JP2020010861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing a risk of erroneous detection.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: first control means; a magnet sensor that is subjected to operation control by the first control means and detects a reference value and reports the first control means that a change in a magnetic field from the reference value is outside a reference range; and second control means for operating a movable body by performing operation control of a drive source on the basis of information outputted from the first control means. The second control means performs initial operation of the movable body on the basis of specific information that is outputted from the first control means and is capable of identifying power-on, and the first control means outputs specific information to the second control means after power is turned on and does not allow the magnet sensor to detect a reference value at least until completion of the initial operation of the movable body by the second control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-12

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, variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuations”) the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value is provided. (A so-called pachinko machine).

  The prize value means paying out a prize ball, giving a score, or giving a prize in accordance with 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 is in a state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a hit ball, That is, a right to be in an advantageous state is generated, or a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on a game ball winning the starting winning opening. In this case, a "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. Note that the derivation 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.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Literature 1 describes that an operation such as changing a set value can be performed with a front frame of the pachinko gaming machine opened. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-163873 discloses a magnetic device having a configuration in which a change in impedance due to a magnetic field externally applied to an amorphous wire disposed along three axes orthogonal to each other is detected, and a detection voltage based on each change amount is output. A configuration is described in which a sensor is used to detect whether a magnet is present near a gaming machine (that is, to detect an abnormality).

JP 2010-200902 A JP 2009-279247 A

  It is conceivable to apply the configuration described in Patent Document 2 to the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. However, when applied simply, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, a change in the state of the front frame) for performing an operation such as a change of a set value affects a detection value (for example, a reference value) of the magnetic sensor. Erroneous detection may occur.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) is operated by a driving source, and a first control means (for example, a game control microcontroller). The computer 100) detects a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) controlled by the first control unit, and detects a magnetic field from the reference value. A magnet sensor (for example, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 or a second magnetic detector 136IW101) for notifying the first control means when the change is outside the reference range, and a drive source based on information output from the first control means. And a second control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the movable body and operating the movable body. The second control means outputs the output from the first control means. (For example, a power-on command such as a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power interruption, and a command for initializing). (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023; see FIG. 9-11), and the first control means turns on the second control means after the power is turned on. And the CPU 103 does not allow the magnet sensor to detect the reference value until at least the initial operation of the movable body by the second control means is completed (for example, the CPU 103 selects one of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033, and step 136IWS034a). ~ 136IWS034 Moiety to perform the processing. 9-12, see Fig. 9-13) it can be characterized.
According to such a configuration, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) is operated by a driving source, and a first control unit (for example, A game control microcomputer 100) and a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an unauthorized magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) controlled by the first control means, and the reference value The magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when the change in the magnetic field from the outside of the reference range, and the information output from the first control means. Second control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the operation of the drive source to operate the movable body based on the drive source, and a door that can be changed between a closed state and an open state. (For example, a gaming machine frame 3), and the first control means sends, when the door is in the closed state, specific information (for example, a setting confirmation processing end command or a setting change processing end command) to the second control means. , A power-on command such as a command for restoration from a power failure, a command for initialization, and the like, and cause the magnet sensor to detect a reference value (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps 136IWS021a to S021c, 136IWS023a to S023b, 136IWS032a to S032c and a part that executes one of the processes of 136IWS033a to S033b (see FIGS. 9-14 and 9-15), and the second control means is movable based on the specific information output from the first control means. Perform the initial operation of the body (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 72AKS01). , Part executes 72AKS023. 9-11, FIG. 9-14, see Fig. 9-15) can be characterized.
According to such a configuration, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(3) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) is operated by a driving source, and a first control unit (for example, A game control microcomputer 100) and a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an unauthorized magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) controlled by the first control means, and the reference value The magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when the change in the magnetic field from the outside of the reference range, and the information output from the first control means. Second control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the operation of the drive source to operate the movable body based on the drive source, and a door that can be changed between a closed state and an open state. (For example, a gaming machine frame 3), and the first control means sends to the second control means specific information (for example, a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, (For example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes any one of the steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033 in FIG. 9-16). If the door is in the closed state, predetermined information (for example, a command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state) is output to the second control means (for example, the CPU 103 outputs the information in step 059IWS003). A portion for executing the processing, as shown in FIGS. For example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 136IWS034c to 136IWS034d; see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17), and the second control means is movable based on the specific information and the predetermined information output from the first control means. It is characterized by performing an initial movement of the body (for example, see FIGS. 9 to 17).
According to such a configuration, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a plurality of movable bodies are provided, and a period during which any of the plurality of movable bodies performs an initial operation is a period during which the magnet sensor detects a reference value. It may not be duplicated.
According to such a configuration, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), a plurality of doors (for example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a) are provided, and the first control means includes all doors. When is closed, the magnet sensor may detect the reference value.
According to such a configuration, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the operation of the movable body may be different between the initial operation and the effect operation.
According to such a configuration, the initial operation can be suitably performed.

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 interrupt processing 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 an example of a circuit configuration 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. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. (1) to (3) are explanatory diagrams showing a production mode of a setting suggestion effect, and (4) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining a production 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 block diagram showing an example of a magnetic detector, a setting board, and a main board. It is a block diagram showing an example of the composition of a magnetic detector. It is a block diagram showing an example of the composition of a magnetic detector. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating functions of input / output terminals of a magnetic detector. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a control configuration of a control unit. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process and a setting change process. 5 is a time chart showing a relationship between detection of a magnetic change by a magnetic detector and various signals. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a door opening determination process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power-on command process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. 4 is a time chart showing a relationship between a reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and an initial operation timing of a movable body. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. 4 is a time chart showing a relationship between a reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and an initial operation timing of a movable body. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. 4 is a time chart showing a relationship between a reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and an initial operation timing of a movable body.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is 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 ball firing device and driven 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 kinds 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 numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (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. Note that the variation 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. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  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 number of suspended storages. 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 indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 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 prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed 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 where 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 left and right 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 entering 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 opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed 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 on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter 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 large 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 normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol 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 ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation 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 for which 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 for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  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 the 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 loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out 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 gaming 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 or the like) 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 using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose 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 becomes "a symbol 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 fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the 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 during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. 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”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. 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 obtained.

  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 state 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 includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching 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 jackpot gaming 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., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been 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 described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the 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 of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in 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 (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for 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 that 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 the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  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. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special 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 the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  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 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 the 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, it may be controlled to be in 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 enlivening 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, a 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”, “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 2 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 of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been 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 below. 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, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different 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 symbol (for example, “7”) is 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 is ended, 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 the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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" , A common fixed decorative design 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”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned 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 effects include 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.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then 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 effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. 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. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of 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 executing 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 executing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting gaming 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 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, 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, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) 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) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) 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 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to 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 variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side 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, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  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 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 detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and 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 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 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 for 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 a 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 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal 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, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  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.

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

(motion)
Next, the 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 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 executed. 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 for 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 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 failure or the like (power cut), 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 power supply stop process, 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 performed. The data protection processing includes processing for 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.

  If 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 internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  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 finishing 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 the 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.

  When 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 starting port switch 22A, the second starting 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, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) 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 is interrupted, and manages 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), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. 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 award 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). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect 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 the 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 determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of the start winning, 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 storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, 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 any 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 of the special symbol process processes (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 process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the 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", or 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 processing, 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 into 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 the 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 in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types using a random value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior 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 variable display of the decorative symbol (reach or not, 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 process includes a process for 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 after the special symbol starts to change. 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 special symbol change 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 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 opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set in accordance with, 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 the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. For determining whether or not 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 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 times of execution of the round for opening the big winning port has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like for performing a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the number of rounds has reached the upper limit number of executions, 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 executed 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. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. 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 a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the fact that the display result is “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 opening 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 performed 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 hit 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 and executes 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 every 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 is generated due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be 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, an effect 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 interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption 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 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the CPU executes the effect control process process (step S76). In the effect control process, 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 the 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 camera, is performed. Further, with respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to 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 numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 in FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated 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 processing of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following 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 or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. When 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 process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, 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 an 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 effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, 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”. Update 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 process. Also, when the reception waiting 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 wait 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 content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect production 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 of 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 “0”, which is the initial value, 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 the 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 the big hit middle rendering process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering 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 this ending effect process, 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. However, 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 repeating the display and the extinguishing of 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 according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  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, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may 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 directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. 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.

  Further, 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. 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. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front face when the main board 11 is visually recognized refers to a back side of the game board 2 in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front 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.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100) has a winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening, hereinafter referred to as "entry area"). ), And the various kinds of winning information such as the connection ratio and the winning ratio based on the counting are displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and the winning information is displayed. Thereby, various winning information such as the connection ratio and the winning combination after the installation in the game hall can be confirmed. 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 confirmed 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. On the lower right side of the back of the power supply board, set values such as a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) described later are changed. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 functioning as a setting switch 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 provides predetermined power to the main board 11, the effect control board 12, the payout control board 21TM037 and the like. Operating voltage is supplied. Further, 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 disposing the power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 close to each other on the same power supply board, the power-on operation and the initialization operation can be easily performed.

  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.

  Note that the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain an ON state or an OFF state. In other words, 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 keys, so that the clerk at the game hall leaves the lock switch 21TM051 in the ON state. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3, the lower part of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided for discharging gaming balls that have won each winning opening and 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 of determining the occurrence of (error). The detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, so that the payout control microcomputer is input. In 21TM370, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be distinguished and recognized.

  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 state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sets the low level to the firing board 21TM090 to stop the ball firing from the hitting 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 the 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 of the input sides 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 with the game control microcomputer 100 by serial communication. 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 signal transmits a signal (received ACK signal) notifying the prize ball request signal 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.

  Also, 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. In addition, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable indication lamp, a connection stand direction indicator, a card insertion indication 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, to the card unit 21TM050, 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 are supplied to the card unit 21TM050 according 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 microcomputer for controlling the card unit 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 by the card unit 21TM050, the ball lending switch is operated, and the ball lending switch signal is input, the card unit controlling microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time has elapsed 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 send 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 power supply line of 24V AC 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 of 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, a jackpot winning probability (a winning rate) is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to a set value. . The set value is made up of six levels 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 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 case where the first special symbol is subjected to the variable display, and the case where 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 designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation 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 designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation 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 the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is the target of the 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 designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation 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 the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 4 is used and 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 setting value 5, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting 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 designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation 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 jackpot is won with the same probability (1/235) as the case where the first special symbol is the target of the 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 designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation 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 the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/220) as when 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 winning of the jackpot 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 a big hit gaming state. 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 this 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 set to 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) shows that the setting values specified by the setting command are “1, 2”, “3, 4”, and “5, 6”. When the mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be the “sunny” mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the mode is determined to be 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.

  When 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 determined that the effect (ending effect) is to be executed, and the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) is executed at a moderate ratio (for example, 40%). It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at the ratio (for example, 40%). 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) in the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) is to be executed at a high ratio (for example, 50%), and It is determined that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) is executed at the ratio (for example, 30%) of (3). When the setting value specified by the received setting command is “5” or “6”, 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 that the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) is executed at the ratio (for example, 30%) of (3).

  In this way, 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 entertainment of the production can be improved. In this example, the player is interested in the manner in which the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state ends is performed, and in particular, the ending effect is executed 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 the 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 setting 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 relating 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 are detected from the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300 to the game control microcomputer 100. When the configuration is such that a detection signal indicating that the game control is output (that is, when 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 all of the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied by the determination processing of step S21TM4060 and step S21TM4070, the CPU 103 can confirm the setting 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 has been set, it is possible to shift to a state in which the set value can be changed (setting change mode), as described later.

  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 gaming board 2, and must be operated unless the gaming 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 that there is some illegal operation. 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 normal values (0 to 5) are 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 data in the backup RAM area is checked (step S21TM4010), even if the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the 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). If the setting change mode has been 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, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (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 processes in and after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode shown in FIG. 8-7 are 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.

  Upon 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, effect control CPU 120 causes image display device 5 to temporarily turn off the power (turn off power switch 21TM055) and then shift to the setting change mode when turning on the power again (when turning on 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. Also, 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 in step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140, the CPU 103 can change the setting 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, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing. Therefore, if the determination in any of Steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140 is NO, the process shifts 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. 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 prompt 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 power supply stop process, 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 performed. The data protection processing includes processing for 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 setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled (when the repetition processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620 or the repetition processing of steps S21TM4530 to 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 is not cleared 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. In step S21TM4580, a setting change flag is set to indicate that there is a possibility that there is a possibility that there is a possibility that there is a possibility that the user is present. 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 set to 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 store clerk at the game hall 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 normal game process is performed thereafter. Will be done. For example, when the game control timer interrupt process 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 the setting confirmation mode has ended.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8A (1), the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control of 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. 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 second, the security signal remaining output period is reset (overwritten) to 30 seconds.

  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, it is possible to limit the output period of the security signal to a 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 of FIG. 8-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. The value of the security signal timer to be set in the period may be at least a period in which 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). If 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 this 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 sets the effect control. 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, the set value can be reported or suggested appropriately. 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, the fact that the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770) means that 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. In addition, the area in which the tally values (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the base are stored for each set value is not cleared, and the tally for each of these set values 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). In the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value is set. 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 value stored in the set value storage area is 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). Further, after the RAM clear processing, the setting change mode cannot be controlled, 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 selectively performing processing according to the control state such as a random number counter for determining a normal symbol hit, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball count storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. 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). ). 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 and the like has been performed (data at the time of stopping 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 settings 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 a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (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 update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S21TM1510), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. 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 shifts to the process at the time of power-off recovery. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the RAM clear flag is set in step S21TM4770. If 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 according to the state of the glass door frame 3a), and may shift to processing at power-on (processing 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 (that is, 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, the CPU 103 sets the condition for shifting to the setting change mode based on the setting change flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030) (FIG. 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 confirm the set value).

  In this example, (a) the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and 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, and 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. ").

  As described above, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, 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 are set as the state of the gaming machine despite the power failure during the setting change mode. It will be notified that the state is not established. In this case, the store clerk at the game hall grasps that the game is not controlled in the setting change mode and is in the game stop 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 so that all the conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover 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 on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029). 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). The effect control CPU 120 that has received this command displays a message that the setting value may be abnormal and a message that it is automatically controlled in 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 ends 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 characters “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 is performed.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 is not limited to such a mode, after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends and the process proceeds to the normal game process, whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is operated, and 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) lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) 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) 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 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, the gaming machine maker sets the setting change flag in advance when shipping the pachinko gaming machine 1 (before installing the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the amusement arcade). Unless the set value is changed and the setting change mode is not ended, it becomes impossible to allow 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.

(Setting 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, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the set value itself stored in the set value storage area is changed.

  First, FIG. 8 relates to control in the case where the 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 to end 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.

  As described above, when the setting 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 supply 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 scheduled may be set. In this case, the clerk of the game arcade terminates 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 set 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 set value storage area of the RAM 102 when the power is last turned on. It becomes a value according 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 described below is disclosed in the feature section 21TM.

  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 in 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 as 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 according 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 for executing 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 a 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 along 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 is completed and when the control in the setting confirmation mode is completed, and the setting change is performed. 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,
In the setting change mode, when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing a specific operation (detecting that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680) to end 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 setting 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 means 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 (game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process) for controlling the progress of the game,
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 which 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 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
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means 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 setting 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 for prompting an operation for changing a setting value. 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 at the amusement arcade, and to prompt an operation for changing the set value.

  Further, 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 a setting change operation from outside. 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) for clearing 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 means 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 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 the means P2 is
The gaming machine of the 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) based on the setting change mode.
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means 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 for controlling 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. Can encourage 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 means 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 to set the game to a stop state (when the power-on condition is not satisfied when shifting to the setting change mode is 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 it is possible 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 (game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process) for controlling the progress of the game,
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 which executes the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620);
Said specific information storage means,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means 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 in the display means and to transmit an error command to the effect control means (transmit a set value abnormal 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 for prompting an operation for changing a setting value. 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 at the amusement arcade, and to prompt an operation for changing the set value.

  Further, 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 a setting change operation from outside. 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) for clearing 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 open, 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.
It should be noted that the gaming machine of the means Q1 initializes the gaming 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 steps S21TM4050 and S21TM4150, the RAM A game control microcomputer 100) that executes clearing (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 power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is not stored in the specific information storage means, the setting change condition is satisfied based on When the setting change mode is controlled (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 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 it is memorized, control is performed in the setting change mode regardless of whether the setting change condition is satisfied (if the setting change flag is set at power-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 in the open state, 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 in 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 ended based on the specific operation (the setting change mode is ended based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 has been turned off in step S21TM4680). Let it do)
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 values stored in the set value storage means (such as a big hit 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 the
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 set value after the setting is continuously stored (the set 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 set value storage area is set. 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 executed, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of 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 values stored in the set value storage means (such as a big hit 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 set value before being set is stored (even when the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, the set value itself stored in the set 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 the characteristic part 059IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 059IW will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a magnetic detector, a setting board, and a main board. As shown in FIG. 9A, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 and a second magnetic detector 136IW101 are connected to the main board 11 via a setting board 136IW300. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are sensors for detecting an unauthorized operation using a magnet outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and perform game control when an external magnetic field due to the unauthorized operation is detected. An error signal is output to the microcomputer 100 for use. When the game control microcomputer 100 receives the error signal, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer to provide a pachinko machine to a manager such as hall staff. An abnormality notification process for notifying that there is an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is executed.

  For example, in the main-side error process of step S22, the game control microcomputer 100 determines that the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 corresponds to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, (High level). Hereinafter, a state in which the error signal corresponds to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) is referred to as an error signal being output, and a state in which the error signal corresponds to magnetic field non-detection (magnet non-detection) (for example, , Low level), it is said that no error signal is output.

  If an error signal has been output, an abnormality notification process for notifying that an abnormality has been detected is performed. In the characteristic portion 059IW, as the abnormality notification processing, the game control microcomputer 100 displays, on the effect control board 12, for example, an image indicating "magnet found" or an image indicating abnormality detection on the image display device 5. Perform control. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 causes the effect control board 12 to output the sound number data corresponding to the abnormal notification sound to the voice control board 130 and output the abnormal notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, in the information output process of step S23, the game control microcomputer 100 performs a process of transmitting information including identification information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the abnormality is detected to the hall management computer via the communication unit. Do.

  In the case where a magnet that may be used for fraudulent activities such as illegally guiding a game ball to a winning area or a magnet that is used for fraudulent activities is found by the above abnormality notification processing, In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a state indicating an abnormality is displayed on the image display device 5, and an abnormality notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, a report is also sent to the hall management computer.

  Note that the abnormality notification processing performed when an error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 includes performing abnormality notification using only the image display device 5, and using the speaker 8L, It is possible to adopt an appropriate form, such as performing abnormality notification using only 8R. In addition, it is possible to perform abnormality notification using another effect device (for example, a light-emitting body such as an LED), or to perform image notification with the image display device 5 or the speakers 8L and 8R and another effect device (for example, a light-emitting body such as an LED). May be used in combination.

  Also, in the present characteristic part 059IW, this abnormality notification processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 100. However, the abnormality notification processing is performed by a configuration other than the game control microcomputer 100, such as the effect control microcomputer 100. It is good also as using and performing.

  In the characteristic portion 059IW, when an error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101, the abnormality notification processing is continued until a predetermined release operation is performed by an administrator such as a hall staff. Executed. In addition, the abnormality notification processing is continuously executed until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, or when the output of the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 disappears. Various types of continuation, such as (when the error signal is in a state corresponding to magnetic field non-detection (magnet non-detection)) and termination of abnormality notification, can be adopted.

  In the feature section 059IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are used to set the power supply to the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 and to set the effective detection direction. Setting board 136IW300 is connected. In addition, in the characteristic part 059IW, two magnetic detectors are provided. However, one magnetic detector may be provided, or three or more magnetic detectors may be provided. Is also good.

  The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 of the characteristic part 059IW have two pachinko gaming machines formed of two surfaces (a first mounting surface S1 and a second mounting surface S2) among six surfaces formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. 1 can be used as a mounting surface. The selection of the mounting surface (selection of the mounting mode) is selected depending on the state of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which differs for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this characteristic part 059IW, when one of the two mounting surfaces is selected, the mounting area for the pachinko gaming machine 1 (corresponding to the area of the mounting surface), the amount of protrusion of the magnetic detector on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Since the direction in which the cable led out from the cable lead-out hole of the magnetic detector is different, it is possible to respond to the situation on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Here, a coordinate system is defined for the magnetic detector. The x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis, which are orthogonal to each other, are defined so that the first mounting surface S1 is parallel to the xy plane and the second mounting surface S2 is parallel to the zx plane.

  The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 of the present feature 059IW can detect the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis orthogonal to each other as the magnetic detection direction. Specifically, the x-axis sensor mounted on the magnetic detector detects magnetism in the x-axis direction, the y-axis sensor detects magnetism in the y-axis direction, and the z-axis sensor detects magnetism in the z-axis direction. To detect. The magnetic detector of this feature 059IW can set two axes as an effective detection direction among the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. That is, any one of the xy plane and the zx plane can be set as an effective plane for detecting magnetism. The setting of the effective plane in the characteristic portion 059IW is realized by the circuit configuration (hardware specification) of the setting board 136IW300. The setting of the effective plane is also performed by a mechanical switch provided on the setting board 136IW300 or the magnetic detector. (Hardware specification), or by performing program processing of the game control microcomputer 100 or the effect control microcomputer 100 (software specification), and so on.

  FIG. 9B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 together with the setting board 136IW300 and the main board 11. Although only the configuration of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 is shown in FIG. 9B, the configuration of the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is the same as that of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, and is not shown. ing. Hereinafter, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are also simply referred to as a magnetic detector.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in the present characteristic portion 059IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 includes a magnetic detecting element 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. The control circuit 136IW120 includes an AD converter 136IW121 and a control unit 136IW122. The AD converter 136IW121 converts a detection voltage, which is an analog signal output from the magnetic detection element 136IW110, into a digital signal. Further, the control circuit 136IW120 can execute an averaging process, a reference value setting process, an effective surface setting process, and a comparison process. Note that a microcontroller that performs a control operation according to a program can be used as the control circuit 136IW120. When a microcontroller is used as the control circuit 136IW120, each process described above is realized by a program.

  The magnetic detection element 136IW110 detects a change in impedance due to a magnetic field externally applied to an amorphous wire disposed along three axes (x-axis, y-axis, z-axis) orthogonal to each other, and based on each change amount. This is a configuration for outputting a detection voltage, and the control circuit 136IW120 has a function of outputting a channel signal to the magnetic detection element 136IW110. Which one of the x-axis detection element (x-axis sensor), the y-axis detection element (y-axis sensor), and the z-axis detection element (z-axis sensor) should output the detection voltage as the channel signal? Is a signal for selecting.

  The averaging process is a process of time-averaging the detected voltage value output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100. The reference value setting process is a process of setting a reference value for detecting a combined magnetic field change amount based on a detection voltage output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100. The effective plane setting processing is processing for setting an effective plane having two axes in the effective detection direction among the three magnetic detection directions output by the magnetic detection element 136IW110. In the present characteristic portion 059IW, one of two surfaces parallel to the xy plane and the zx plane is set as an effective plane according to the mounting mode of the magnetic detector. The comparison process is a process of outputting an error signal to the game control microcomputer 100 when the change amount of the combined magnetic field on the effective plane exceeds a threshold value for judging fraud detection using a magnet.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in the present characteristic part 059IW, when the magnetic detector CLRT signal is input from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), the setting board 136IW300 is switched from the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1. A power supply voltage is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the supplied power supply voltage, and each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW100) is supplied. It has a function of outputting a selection signal Sa for selecting an effective detection direction corresponding to the detector 136IW101). In other words, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, if the magnetic detector CLRT signal is not input from the main substrate 11 (the game control microcomputer 100), the setting board 136IW300 will be turned on. , And does not output the selection signal Sa.

  The setting board 136IW300 is connected to each of the magnetic detectors (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main substrate 11 (the game control microcomputer 100). The transistor includes a transistor that switches supply of a power supply voltage from an off state to an on state. In addition, the setting board 136IW300 converts the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detection) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100). 136IW101) and a circuit for converting the signal into a selection signal Sa according to the setting and outputting the selection signal Sa. In the main board 11, the capacities of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are limited, but in the present characteristic part 059IW, various settings of each magnetic detector (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) are set on the setting board 136IW300. By doing so, the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100 can be reduced.

  The feature 059IW is configured to supply power to a plurality of magnetic detectors based on the input of one magnetic detector CLRT signal. The processing load on the control microcomputer 100 and the like can be reduced. The present invention is not limited to the configuration example shown by the characteristic portion 059IW. In order to individually control the power supply of a plurality of magnetic detectors, a plurality of transistors capable of switching the supply of the power supply voltage between an on state and an off state may be provided. It may be. In this case, the configuration may be such that the magnetic detector CLRT signal is individually input to each transistor, or when one magnetic detector CLRT signal is input, each transistor turns off the supply of the power supply voltage to the corresponding magnetic detector. It may be configured to switch from the state to the on state.

  In the characteristic portion 059IW, when the supply of the power supply voltage to each of the magnetic detectors (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) is switched from the off state to the on state, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The on state is continued until it is stopped. For example, when the game machine frame 3 is opened after the supply of the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector is turned on, Control may be performed to switch the supply of the power supply voltage to the detector from the ON state to the OFF state, control may be performed so as not to output an error signal from each magnetic detector, or an error signal may be output. Even if this is done, a control that does not perform the abnormality notification processing may be performed. Such control can be realized by performing program processing (software specification) of the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100, and the like. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inappropriate abnormal notification from being performed due to a magnetic field change caused by the gaming machine frame 3 being opened.

  In the characteristic part 059IW, a magnetic detector CLRT signal is output by program processing (software specification) of the game control microcomputer 100, and each magnetic detector (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) is output. ) Is switched from the off state to the on state, but another configuration may be adopted. For example, the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 (details will be described later) of the characteristic part 059IW is input to the main board 11, but is branched and input to the setting board 136IW300. When both the door open sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 are in the off state, the supply of the power supply voltage to each of the magnetic detectors (the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) on the setting board 136IW300 is performed. A circuit configuration (hardware specification) for turning on may be used. With such a configuration, the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100 can be reduced.

  In the characteristic portion 059IW, the power supply to each magnetic detector is controlled by the setting board 136IW300, but other components (for example, solenoids 81 and 82, motors for driving the movable body 32, various switches, etc.) Specifically, the configuration may be such that power is supplied to a solenoid (34 V), a motor (12 V, 15 V, 18 V, 20 V), a switch (12 V), and the like, and the control is performed. That is, the setting board 136IW300 that controls power supply need not be dedicated to the magnetic detector. In the characteristic portion 059IW, the voltage is supplied to the magnetic detector by control components such as transistors of the setting substrate 136IW300. (For example, a motor for driving the body 32).

  In the characteristic part 059IW, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by a route of the main substrate 11 → the relay substrate (in this example, the setting substrate 136IW300) having the function of controlling the power supply → the magnetic detector. However, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by a route of the main substrate 11 → the power substrate having a function of controlling the power supply → the main substrate 11 (or the relay substrate) → the magnetic detector. It is good also as a structure which performs. Specifically, in the power supply board, a power supply for the magnetic detector may be directly created after a change from an AC power supply (AC 24 V) to a DC voltage (DC 34 V). Alternatively, a control signal may be output. That is, when a control signal is input from the main board 11 to the power supply board, the power for the magnetic detector created on the power supply board may be supplied to the magnetic detector. In addition, when controlling the generation of a dedicated voltage on the power supply board from the main board 11, not only the magnetic detector, but also various switches for detecting game balls and vibration sensors for detecting vibration of the game machine Alternatively, power supply to a solenoid, a motor, or the like may be controlled. In this case, power is supplied to the target component when it is desired to control the operation in the progress and control of the game.

  FIG. 9C is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the magnetic detector, and FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram illustrating the function of an input / output unit (input / output terminal) terminal of the magnetic detector. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 of the characteristic part 059IW is a device including a magnetic detecting element 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. In the example shown in FIG. 9C, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 stabilizes the voltage of +12 V input from the outside, and supplies it to the magnetic detection element 136IW110 and the control circuit 136IW120. 136 IW 183, a buffer circuit 136 IW 186 that receives the selection signal Sa (input from SELECT) and outputs the same to the control circuit 136 IW 120, and an output transistor 136 IW 184 that outputs an error signal.

  In the present characteristic part 059IW, there are Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]) and Low (for example, 0 [V] GND) as the selection signal Sa, and Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]) is connected to the SELECT terminal. When the selection signal Sa is supplied, the same power supply as the power supply whose power supply to the 12V terminal is controlled is supplied. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the wiring from becoming complicated. The present invention is not limited to the configuration example of the characteristic portion 059IW, and a dedicated power supply may be provided for each. With such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the effect of increasing the detection accuracy of the magnetic detector and the effect of suppressing the occurrence of malfunction.

  In the characteristic part 059IW, variations in sensor characteristics and the influence of geomagnetism are eliminated by software of a microcontroller that realizes the control circuit 136IW120. Specifically, when power supply to the magnetic detector is started, a detection voltage is input from the magnetic detection element 136IW110, and a reference value is set based on the input detection voltage. Then, a change amount (synthetic magnetic field change amount) of the detection voltage from the magnetic detector from the reference value is calculated for the effective plane. Judge and output an error signal. The set reference value may be appropriately corrected so as to be able to cope with an environmental change due to the magnetization of the electromagnetic component or the like.

  FIG. 9E is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration example of the control unit 136IW122. The control circuit 136IW120 of the feature unit 059IW includes a magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z corresponding to the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, a combined vector calculation unit 136IW233, and a magnetic field detection unit 136IW234. ing. The magnetic field change amount calculation units 136IW202x, 202y, and 202z execute a monitoring process of monitoring the magnetic field change amount (change in the surrounding magnetic field) in each axial direction based on the output of the magnetic detection element 136IW110. The composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates the composite magnetic field change in a plane formed by two axes based on the magnetic field change in each axial direction. The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 performs a detection process of comparing a synthetic magnetic field change amount in a certain plane (a plane set by the selection signal Sa) with a threshold and outputting an error signal indicating an incorrect magnetic field change when the change exceeds the threshold. Execute. In the characteristic portion 059IW, the monitoring process and the detection process are executed by the control unit 136IW122 in the magnetic detector. Instead of such an embodiment, any one of the monitoring process and the detection process may be performed by a device other than the magnetic detector. When the processing is performed by means other than the magnetic detector, the processing may be performed by the game control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control microcomputer 100, or the like.

  The magnetic field change amount calculation units 136IW202x, 202y, and 202z respectively calculate reference values for the detection voltage values of the x-axis sensor, the y-axis sensor, and the z-axis sensor, and the current detection voltage value (averaged detection voltage value) And a magnetic field change amount which is a difference between the reference value and the reference value is calculated for each axis. FIG. 9-5 shows a configuration example of the magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x for the x-axis. The magnetic field change amount calculation units 136IW202y and 202z for the y-axis and the z-axis include This is the same as the configuration example.

  The control unit 136IW122 sequentially selects data output from the x-axis sensor, the y-axis sensor, and the z-axis sensor and converted into a digital signal by the AD converter 136IW121 at a cycle of 2 ms. That is, the data of the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis are input to the control unit 136IW122 every 2 ms. The data of each axis is input to the corresponding magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x to 202z, and the magnetic field change amount is calculated for each axis.

  The data input to the magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x is stored in the register 136IW251, and is sequentially shifted and transferred to the next-stage registers 136IW252 to 258 every 2 ms. The data stored in the final register 258 is discarded every time new data is shifted. The first averaging unit 136IW203 averages the data stored in the registers 136IW251 to 258 to average the data output from the x-axis sensor over time. In the characteristic portion 059IW, detection of an instantaneous magnetic field change is excluded by time-averaging data in this manner.

  The reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 illustrated in FIG. 9-5 calculates a reference value when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the power supply to the magnetic detector was started. Specifically, the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 sequentially shifts and stores the data output from the first averaging unit 136IW203 to registers 136IW261 to 268 (not shown) of the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204. Since the first averaging unit 136IW203 outputs data every 2 ms, the data is stored in all the registers 136IW261 to 268 after 14 ms. A second averaging unit 136IW273 (not shown) of the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 averages the data stored in the registers 136IW261 to 268 and outputs the data as a reference value.

  The subtraction unit 136IW205 illustrated in FIG. 9-5 subtracts the reference value output by the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 from the current value output by the first averaging unit 136IW203, and calculates the absolute value of the value obtained by subtracting the absolute value. It is calculated as the amount of change. The calculated magnetic field change amount for each axis is output to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233. Therefore, the resultant magnetic field change amount (the absolute value of the change in the magnetic field with respect to the reference value) is input to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233. The control unit 136IW122 executes the same processing as that for the output of the x-axis sensor for the outputs of the y-axis sensor and the z-axis sensor. Therefore, the magnetic field change amounts for three axes (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) are input to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233.

  The combined vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates a combined magnetic field change amount for a set of the x-axis and the y-axis, the y-axis and the z-axis, and the z-axis and the x-axis from the three input magnetic field change amounts. For example, the combined magnetic field change of the set of the x-axis and the y-axis is calculated as the square root of the sum of the square of the x-axis magnetic field change and the square of the y-axis magnetic field change. That is, the amount of change in the synthetic magnetic field in the xy plane is obtained. The other two sets (the y-axis and the z-axis, and the z-axis and the x-axis) are similarly operated to calculate the combined magnetic field change amounts in the yz plane and the zx plane, respectively. The calculated combined magnetic field change amount for each plane (xy plane, yz plane, zx plane) is output to the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234.

  The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 detects the presence or absence of an illegal magnetic field generated by an illegal operation using a magnet from outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (on the side of the glass door frame 2). When an illegal magnetic field is detected, the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 outputs an error signal to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11. In the characteristic portion 059IW, an effective surface setting function is realized by the magnetic field detection portion 136IW234. The effective plane setting function is a function of setting an effective plane having two axes in the effective detection direction among the three axes of magnetic detection directions output by the magnetic detection element 136IW110. In the characteristic portion 059IW, one of two surfaces of the xy plane and the zx plane is set as an effective plane according to the mounting mode of the magnetic detector.

  With the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the application of the power supply voltage to the setting board 136IW300 is started, and the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) outputs a magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300. Then, the setting board 136IW300 supplies the power supply voltage to the terminal (12V) of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, and outputs the predetermined selection signal Sa generated based on the power supply voltage to the terminal of the first magnetic detector 136IW100. (SELECT). The control circuit 136IW120 of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 sets an effective plane having two axes of effective detection directions based on the selection signal Sa. The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 uses, for determination, one combined magnetic field change amount corresponding to the effective plane among the three combined magnetic field change amounts output from the combined vector calculation unit 136IW233.

  In the characteristic portion 059IW, the control circuit 136IW120 sets an effective plane having two axes of effective detection directions according to the input selection signal Sa. When the selection signal Sa indicates Hi (for example, power supply voltage), the x-axis and the y-axis of the magnetic detector are set as an effective detection direction (the xy plane is an effective plane), and the z-axis direction is set as an invalid axis. When the selection signal Sa indicates Low (for example, 0 [V] GND), the z-axis and the x-axis of the magnetic detector are set as an effective detection direction (the zx plane is an effective plane), and the y-axis direction is set as an invalid axis. I do.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 059IW, an effective plane having two-axis effective detection directions is set by the selection signal Sa generated based on power supply to the setting board 136IW300. The setting of the effective plane is not limited to the mode using the setting substrate 136IW300 as in the present characteristic part 059IW, but may be the mode in which the magnetic detector is controlled by the main substrate 11 or the effect control substrate 12.

  The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 compares the combined magnetic field change amount corresponding to the effective plane selected based on the selection signal Sa with a threshold value, and when the combined magnetic field change amount exceeds the threshold value, the game control microcomputer 100 And has a comparison function of outputting an error signal.

(Change and confirmation of set values in the feature section 059IW)
Next, the change and confirmation of the set value in the characteristic portion 059IW will be described. In the characteristic portion 059IW, the main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. The main board 11 also functions as a setting key 136IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) in the setting change state. A setting change switch 136IW052 is provided.

  The setting switch main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the setting key 136IW051 and the setting switch 136IW052, is housed in the board case together with the main board 11, and the setting key 136IW051 and the setting switch 136IW052 are The substrate case is exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear right part of the substrate case so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case.

  Since the board case having the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is impossible when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, the setting key 136IW051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade, so that only a store clerk having the set key can operate the set key 136IW051. The setting key 136IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation. In the characteristic part 059IW, the mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys has been exemplified, but one key may be shared.

(Game control main processing in the characteristic part 059IW)
FIG. 9-6 and FIG. 9-7 are flowcharts showing the game control main process in the characteristic unit 059IW. Note that, in the present characteristic part 059IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

  After the initial setting, the CPU 103 performs control to turn off the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, to not output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS002a).

  By executing the processing in step S136IWS002a, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not immediately output in the present characteristic part 059IW even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the power supply to the magnetic detector is started immediately, and the reference value is not set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets an effect control means activation wait timer for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) starts when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. (Step 136IWS003). In this case, a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the gaming machine to the start of the effect control CPU 120 is set in the effect control means activation wait timer. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control unit activation wait timer (step 136IWS004), and checks whether the value of the effect control unit activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 136IWS005). If the value of the effect control unit activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 136IWS004, and the processing of steps 136IWS004 to S005 is repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the flow shifts to step 136IWS006.

  Next, for example, the CPU 103 sets a factory setting flag in the RAM 102 indicating that the setting at the time of shipment from the factory is maintained (for example, this flag is cleared even when RAM clear processing 1 and 2 and recovery processing described later are executed). Is not set, and is cleared when a setting change process described later is executed). In step 136IWS006, it is determined whether or not this factory setting flag is set. do it. Not limited to such a mode, for example, a value (for example, “0” or “−”) indicating that it is the factory default is set as the set value, and the value of the set value is set in step 136IWS006. May be checked whether or not is still the value at the time of shipment from the factory. If the settings at the time of factory shipment remain (step 136IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  If the setting is not the factory setting (step 136IWS006; Yes), that is, if the setting value has been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same processing as step S4. It is determined whether or not data is stored (step 136IWS007). Specifically, in step 136IWS007, the CPU 103 determines whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 136IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 136IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) by the same processing as in step S5, and the data is normal. It is determined whether or not (step 136IWS008). In step 136IWS008, 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 136IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 136IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 checks whether or not a setting change flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 136IWS009). ). If the setting change flag is set (step 136IWS009; No), that is, if power supply to the gaming machine is restarted due to a power interruption or the like while the setting value is being changed, the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

  In step 136IWS010, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 136IWS010).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS011). If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS012). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 136IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes a RAM clear 1 process (step 136IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 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. However, in the RAM clear 1 processing, the area other than the area for storing the performance display information such as the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the performance display such as the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base is cleared. Information is kept without being cleared. In the RAM clear 1 processing, the value of the set value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, control goes to a step 136IWS027.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is off (that is, when the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state; N in step 136IWS011), or when the setting key 136IW051 is off (N in step 136IWS012). If the output signal from the clear switch is OFF (N in step 136IWS013), the process does not proceed to step 136IWS014, but proceeds to loop processing.

  By executing the processing of steps 136IWS006 to S014, in the present feature 059IW, if the backup RAM is not normal (N in steps 136IWS007 and S008), or if the default settings for factory shipment remain (step S136IWS007 and S008). 136IWS006, Y), when a power failure occurs during the setting change (Step 136IWS009, Y), the setting key 136IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 3 opened. RAM is cleared on condition that the setting value is changed, and the set value can be changed after step 136 IWS027. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 3 is opened and the setting key 136IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

  If the setting change flag is not set (step 136IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 136IWS015).

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS016). If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS017). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing start command indicating that the setting confirmation processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS018).

  Upon receiving the setting confirmation processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or emits a decorative illuminant such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner). In this case, the effect control board 12 may be configured such that an operation button such as the push button 31B is pressed to display “maintenance mode” and shift to the maintenance mode. The “maintenance mode” includes, for example, the date and time setting of the real-time clock, the occurrence history of various errors (recording when and what kind of error occurred), the setting change history (when the set value was changed, and This is a mode in which you can check the recording of setting values. When the setting key 136IW051 is turned off and the setting confirmation processing or the setting change processing ends, the maintenance mode also ends.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation process (step 136IWS019). In the setting confirmation processing, the CPU 103 specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 and displays the specified setting value on a display monitor. The setting value is displayed on the display monitor while the gaming machine frame 3 is open and the setting key 136IW051 is on. When the setting key 136IW051 is not turned on (that is, turned off), the setting confirmation processing ends.

  Upon completion of the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 136IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply by the same process as step S6. 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). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing end command indicating that the setting confirmation processing has been completed to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS021). Then, control goes to a step 136IWS034a.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is not on (N in step 136IWS016) or when the setting key 136IW051 is not on (N in 136IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. Thus, a recovery process (step 136IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply is performed. 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). Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing restoration from power interruption to the effect control board 12 by the same processing as in step S7 (step 136IWS023). Then, control goes to a step 136IWS034b.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes a RAM clear 2 process (step 136IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 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. However, in the RAM clear 2 processing, an area other than an area for storing performance display information such as a connection ratio, a combination ratio, and a base and an area for storing a set value among the storage areas of the RAM 102 are cleared. Information for performance display such as the winning combination and the base, and the information of the set value are retained without being cleared.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS025). If the output signal from door open sensor 136IW090 is on, CPU 103 determines whether setting key 136IW051 is on or not (step 136IWS026). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets a setting change flag (step 136IWS027).

  Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS028). Upon receiving the setting change processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is output from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or emits a decorative illuminant such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (step 136IWS029). In the setting change process, the CPU 103 specifies the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 and displays the specified set value on a display monitor. Next, if the output signal from the setting changeover switch 136IW052 is on, the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor. Further, the setting value (the setting value after updating) displayed on the display monitor is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (the setting value that has already been stored is updated and stored). When the setting key 136IW051 is not turned on (that is, turned off), the setting change process ends.

  When the setting change processing ends, the CPU 103 resets the setting change flag (step 136IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set value to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS031). In addition, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing has ended is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS032). Then, control goes to a step 136IWS034a.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is not on (N in step 136IWS025) or when the setting key 136IW051 is not on (N in step 136IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as step S9. Transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S136IWS033). Then, control goes to a step 136IWS034b.

  In step S136IW034a, the value of the standby period timer in which the predetermined standby period (for example, 30 seconds) is set is subtracted by 1, and it is confirmed whether the value of the standby period timer after the subtraction is 0 or not. If the value of the waiting period timer has not become 0, the processing of step S136IW034a is repeatedly executed. If the value of the waiting period timer has become 0, the flow shifts to step 136IWS034b.

  In step S136IW034b, the CPU 103 performs control to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS034b). Thereafter, the processes of steps IWS035 to S037 are performed, and these processes are the same as the processes of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

  In the characteristic portion 059IW, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, it is possible to output the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300, but by executing the processing of steps S136IWS002a and S136IWS034b. When the gaming machine frame 3 is open (or when the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is performed), at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or the setting confirmation process or the setting change process). Until the processing is completed), the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not output. That is, power supply to the magnetic detector is started at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or until the setting confirmation processing or the setting change processing ends), and the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 determines an incorrect magnetic field. No reference value is set. With such a configuration, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is open (or a state in which the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is being performed), It is possible to prevent a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field from being set, that is, prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set.

  Further, by executing the processing of step S136IWS034a, in the present characteristic part 059IW, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming machine frame 3 is opened (or the setting confirmation processing). Alternatively, when the setting change process is being performed), after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or after the setting confirmation process or the setting change process ends), the setting board 136IW300 is set until a predetermined standby period elapses. Is not output. That is, after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or after the setting confirmation processing or the setting change processing is completed), power supply to the magnetic detector is started until a predetermined standby period elapses, and the reference magnetic field setting is performed. No reference value is set in unit 136IW204 for determining an incorrect magnetic field. With such a configuration, although the opened gaming machine frame 3 is closed, even if an operation of reopening and closing again due to a half-open state or the like is performed, until the game machine frame 3 is firmly closed. Since a sufficient period is secured as the standby period and the reference value is set after the standby period has elapsed, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 059IW, it is configured so that the gaming machine frame 3 needs to be opened in order to change or confirm the set value, but the setting can be performed without opening the gaming machine frame 3. Even in a configuration in which the value can be changed or confirmed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 is not output until a predetermined standby period has elapsed after the setting confirmation processing or the setting change processing is completed. Therefore, even if the gaming machine frame 3 is opened and closed after the setting value is changed or confirmed, a sufficient period before the closing is secured as a standby period, and an inappropriate reference value is set. Can be prevented.

  Next, the setting confirmation processing (step 121 IWS019) will be described. FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating the setting confirmation process (step 121 IWS019).

  In the setting confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSA01).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSA02). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSA02, and the processing of steps 121IWSA02 to SA03 is repeatedly executed. That is, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 while the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is open and the setting key 121IW051 is on.

  If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation error process (step 121IWSA04). Then, the process proceeds to a loop process. In step 121 IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating a setting confirmation error, and execute the setting confirmation error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. In this example, when the setting confirmation error processing is executed, the processing shifts to the loop processing, so that the error state is continued until the power is turned on again, so that the processing does not proceed.

  If the setting key 121IW051 is not on, the setting confirmation processing ends.

  Next, the setting change process (step 121 IWS029) will be described. FIG. 9B is a flowchart illustrating the setting change process (step 121 IWS029).

  In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first specifies the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified set value on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSB01).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting switch 121IW052 is on (step 121IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting switch 121IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting switch 121IW052 is ON (Y in step 121IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSB03). For example, when “1” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display on the display monitor 121IW029 is updated to “2”, and “2” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029. Updates the display of the display monitor 121IW029 to "3", and when "3" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display of the display monitor 121IW029 may be updated to "1". Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (the set value after update) displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates the set value already stored) (step 121IWSB04).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSB05). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB02, and the processing of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 is repeatedly executed. That is, while the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is open and the setting key 121IW051 is on, the processing of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 is repeatedly executed.

  If the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting change error process (step 121IWSB07). Then, the process proceeds to a loop process. In step 121WSB07, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating a setting change error, and execute the setting change error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. Further, in this example, when the setting change error processing is executed, the processing shifts to the loop processing, so that the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the processing does not proceed. In this case, since the setting change flag is still set in step 121IWS027, the RAM clear 1 process is executed after the power is turned on again (see Y in step 121IWS009 and 121IWS014). The error state will be released.

  If the setting key 121IW051 is not on, the setting change process ends.

  FIG. 9-9 is a time chart showing a relationship between detection of a magnetic change by the magnetic detector and various signals. This time chart shows the state of the x-axis magnetic change detected by the magnetic detector. The magnetic change detected by the magnetic detector also changes with respect to the y-axis and the z-axis, but illustration is omitted here.

  FIG. 9-9 (A) is a time chart showing the relationship between the detection of a magnetic change by a magnetic detector having a general configuration and various signals, and FIG. 9-9 (B) shows this characteristic. A time chart showing a relationship between detection of a magnetic change by a magnetic detector and various signals by the configuration of the unit 059IW is shown.

  Here, the general configuration is a configuration in which power supply to the magnetic detector is started when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set. The configuration of the characteristic portion 059IW means that a setting confirmation process or a setting change process is being performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (or the gaming machine frame 3 is open). In the case, after the setting confirmation processing or the setting change processing is completed (or after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed), a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is not set until a predetermined standby period elapses. Configuration.

  In the example of the general configuration shown in FIG. 9A, at the time (t1) when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the power supply to the magnetic detector is started and the selection signal is output. Sa is input. Then, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set in the magnetic detector. At this time, if the gaming machine frame 3 is open for changing or confirming the set value, canceling an error, restarting the game, or the like, the gaming machine frame 3 is closed after setting the reference value. Become. Here, if a change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 (specifically, a change from the open state to the closed state) causes a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector, as shown in FIG. 9A. At the time when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (t2), the detection value of the x-axis magnetism detected by the magnetic detector changes greatly, and at the time (t3) when the synthetic magnetic field change amount exceeds the threshold value, the magnetic detection is performed. An error signal is output from the device.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in a general configuration, a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector due to a change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 is erroneously detected as illegal magnetism, and the player is uncomfortable. And the management burden on the administrator may be increased. In the case shown in FIG. 9A, since the reference value is not set appropriately, not only the timing at which the magnetic field change around the magnetic detector due to the change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 but also the illegal There is also a risk that something that is not magnetic is erroneously detected as illegal magnetic. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism which is originally to be detected cannot be detected.

  On the other hand, in the example of the configuration of the characteristic portion 059IW shown in FIG. 9B, at the time (T1) when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the setting value is changed or confirmed, the error is canceled, and the game is started. When the gaming machine frame 3 is opened for a restart operation or the like, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) does not output the magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300. Therefore, power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and no reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B), when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (T2), after a predetermined standby period (T2 to T3) has elapsed, the main board 11 (game control microcontroller) is closed. The computer 100) outputs a magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300. Then, power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set in the magnetic detector. In this case, since the state of the gaming machine frame 3 does not change after the reference value is set, erroneous detection can be suppressed.

  Next, the door open determination process will be described. FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a door open determination process for determining a state of the gaming machine frame 3. The door opening determination process is a process performed as a part of the main-side error process (S22) in FIG. 4, for example.

  In the door open determination process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (step 059IWS001). If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is ON (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the door open flag is set (step 059IWS005). If the door opening flag has not been set, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state to the effect control board 12 (step 059IWS006), and the gaming machine frame 3 A door open flag indicating that the is open is set (step 059IWS007).

  If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is off (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the door open flag is set (step 059IWS002). If the door open flag is set, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state to the effect control board 12 (step 059IWS003), and resets the door open flag. (Step 059 IWS004).

  By executing the processing of step 059IWS001, step 059IWS002 to step 059IWS004, when the effect control board 12 side receives an effect control command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state, It can be specified that the frame 3 has changed from the open state to the closed state. Also, by executing the processing of steps 059IWS001, 059IWS005 to 059IWS007, when the effect control board 12 side receives an effect control command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is open, It can be specified that the machine frame 3 has changed from the closed state to the open state.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 10, the effect control command for specifying the state of the gaming machine frame 3 is configured to be transmitted when the state of the gaming machine frame 3 changes, but this is the case. The present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be transmitted, for example, every predetermined period, or may be transmitted every time a predetermined event such as occurrence of a start winning prize or running out of a ball occurs.

  Next, the power-on command processing will be described. The feature unit 059IW executes a power-on command process instead of the initial operation control process (step S72) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. The initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed by executing the power-on command processing.

  FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the power-on command processing. In the power-on command processing, the effect control CPU 120 obtains the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 as the power supply starts, as a received command, and determines the content. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the received command is a content for notifying the RAM clear (initialization) (step 72AKS001).

  If the command is not a command for notifying RAM clear (initialization) (step 72AKS001; No), it is determined whether the received command is a command for designating recovery from power interruption (step 72AKS002). If the command is not a command for designating recovery from a power failure (Step 72AKS002; No), it is determined whether the received command is a setting change processing start command (Step 72AKS003). If it is not the setting change processing start command (step 72AKS003; No), it is determined whether the received command is the setting confirmation processing start command (step 72AKS004). If the received command is not a setting confirmation process start command (step 72AKS004; No), the process returns to step 72AKS001, and repeats steps 72AKS001 to AKS024 until a received command is acquired. When a predetermined error determination time elapses without obtaining the reception command, it may be notified that an error of the reception command has occurred.

  When it is determined in step 72AKS003 that the received command is a setting change process start command (step 72AKS003; Yes), a game stop state start process is executed (step 72AKS005). In the game stop state start time process, the progress of the effect control accompanying the progress of the game is stopped in response to the game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. In the game stop state start processing executed in step 72AKS005, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for the commands other than the setting change processing end command, the setting for invalidating the reception is performed. What should I do? In this way, for example, it is only necessary to regulate so that various effects associated with the progress of the game, such as variable display of effect symbols and effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When a setting change processing start command is received, various effects associated with the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is not in the game stop state are executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting change state. A limit is set as a range or limit that no action is taken.

  After executing the game stop state start time process in step 72AKS005, control to start setting change notification is performed (step 72AKS006). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a setting change notification screen based on control data prepared in advance corresponding to the setting change notification, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a setting change notification sound. Then, the control may be performed. After the setting change notification control is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the setting change is to be terminated (step 72AKS008). In step 72AKS008, when the command received from the main board 11 is the setting change processing end command, it may be determined to end the setting change. If the setting change processing end command has not been received and the setting change is not to be ended (step 72AKS008; No), step 72AKS008 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  When it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is to be ended (step 72AKS008; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step 72AKS009). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting change notification screen on the image display device 5 and end the output of the setting change notification sound by the speakers 8L and 8R. After the end of the setting change notification control, a game stop state end process is executed (step 72AKS010). In the processing at the time of ending the game stop state, a setting may be made so that command reception from the main board 11 which has been invalidated is made valid. Thus, the regulation may be released so that various effects associated with the progress of the game, such as variable display of effect symbols and effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

  After executing the game stop state end processing, an initial operation execution control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed (step 72AKS013). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the initial control pattern data from a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and controls the operation of the movable body 32 by the operation motor based on the read data. Note that the initial operation of the movable body 32 is an operation mode different from the effect operation at the time of the effect. For example, in the initial operation, in order to complete the operation quickly, the operation is performed at the maximum speed at a stretch and the operation is completed at the maximum speed, and in the directing operation, the operation speed is changed, temporarily stopped, or at a predetermined position. Vibration or the like (for example, two-phase excitation is locked so that motor drive sound is transmitted. That is, the drive control of the motor not only when it is moving but also when it is not moving is different from the initial operation) For example, an operation including an element other than the movement is performed as a fascinating way in the production. As described above, by setting the initial operation in an operation mode different from the effecting operation, the initial operation of the movable body 32 can be performed in a short period of time.

  Thereafter, control for executing the initialization notification is performed (step 72AKS014). For example, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the image display device 5 in the initialization notification period until a predetermined initialization notification time elapses based on control data prepared in advance corresponding to the initialization notification. Control may be performed so that the notification screen is displayed and the initialization notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Even when it is determined in step 72AKS001 that the received command is a command for notifying RAM clear (step 72AKS001; Yes), the initialization notification may be executed after performing the initial operation execution control. In this way, it is possible to notify that the storage contents of the RAM 102 have been initialized (cleared) in response to the detection of the operation of pressing the clear switch in response to the start of power supply by turning on the power.

  If it is determined in step 72AKS004 that the received command is a setting confirmation process start command (step 72AKS004; Yes), a game stop state start process is executed (step 72AKS015). In the game stop state start process executed in step 72AKS015, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for the commands other than the setting confirmation processing end command, the setting for invalidating the reception is performed. What should I do? In this way, for example, it is only necessary to regulate so that various effects associated with the progress of the game, such as variable display of effect symbols and effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When the setting confirmation processing start command is received, various effects accompanying the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is not in the game stop state are executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting confirmation state. A limit is set as a range or limit that no action is taken.

  After executing the game stop state start process in step 72AKS015, control is performed to start setting confirmation notification (step 72AKS016). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a setting confirmation notification screen based on control data prepared in advance corresponding to the setting confirmation notification, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a setting confirmation notification sound. Then, the control may be performed. After the setting confirmation notification control is started, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation is to be ended (step 72AKS018). In step 72AKS018, when the command received from the main board 11 is the setting confirmation processing end command, it may be determined that the setting confirmation is to be ended. If the setting confirmation processing end command has not been received and the setting confirmation is not to be terminated (Step 72AKS018; No), Step 72AKS018 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  If it is determined in step 72AKS018 that the setting confirmation is to be ended (step 72AKS018; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step 72AKS019). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting confirmation notification screen on the image display device 5 and terminate the output of the setting confirmation notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this way, after the control of the setting confirmation notification ends, a game stop state end processing is executed (step 72AKS020). Thus, the regulation may be released so that various effects associated with the progress of the game, such as variable display of effect symbols and effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

  After executing the game stop state end processing, an initial operation execution control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed (step 72AKS023).

  Thereafter, control for executing the recovery notification may be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display a recovery notification screen based on control data prepared in advance corresponding to the recovery notification, and to output a recovery notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. May be performed. Even if it is determined in step 72AKS002 that the received command is a command designating recovery from a power failure (step 72AKS002; Yes), the recovery notification may be executed after performing the initial operation execution control. . In these cases, in response to a case in which the operation of pressing the clear switch is not detected along with the start of power supply by turning on the power, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the content stored in the RAM 102 has been restored to the content at the time of the power failure. .

  In the present characteristic unit 059IW, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set in the magnetic detector after the power of the gaming machine is turned on. At this time, when the initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed, the reference value is determined. A change in the state of the movable body 32 (for example, in addition to a change in the position of the movable body 32, a change in the operating state of the motor that operates the movable body or the operating state of the motor provided in the movable body) between the setting time point and the setting time A magnetic field change around the magnetic detector may occur. Then, a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector due to a change in the state of the movable body 32 may be erroneously detected as illegal magnetism, making the player uncomfortable and increasing the management burden on the manager. is there. In addition, since the reference value is not set appropriately, the timing is not limited to the timing at which the magnetic field change around the magnetic detector due to the change in the state of the movable body 32, and there is a possibility that a non-illegal magnet is erroneously detected as an illegal magnet. There is also. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism which is originally to be detected cannot be detected.

  Thus, in the characteristic portion 059IW, by configuring as in a modified example described below, the period during which the movable body 32 performs the initial operation and the period during which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector do not overlap. It may be. When a plurality of movable bodies are provided, the period during which the initial operation of any of the movable bodies is performed may not overlap the period during which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector.

(Modification 1)
FIG. 9-12 is a flowchart showing a game control main process in the first modification. In the first modification, a game control main process shown in FIG. 9-12 is executed instead of the game control main process shown in FIG. 9-7. Hereinafter, differences between FIGS. 9-7 and 9-12 will be mainly described.

  In the first modification, after transmitting a setting confirmation processing end command in step 136IWS021, transmitting a setting change processing end command in step 136IWS032, transmitting a command instructing restoration from a power failure in step 136IWS023, or After a predetermined waiting period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after transmitting a command instructing initialization in 136IWS033 (step 136IWS034a), the CPU 103 turns on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 ( That is, control for outputting the magnetic detector CTRL signal is performed (step S136IWS034b).

  In the characteristic unit 059IW, after the power is turned on, any one of a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing restoration from power interruption, and a command for instructing initialization (hereinafter, these commands) Are collectively referred to as a power-on command) from the main board 11, and when the command is received on the effect control board 12 side, the movable body 32 (or each movable body when a plurality of movable bodies are provided) is initialized. The control to operate is executed (for example, realized by executing the power-on command processing illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 11). Therefore, in the first modification shown in FIG. 9-12, after transmitting the power-on command, the movable body 32 has a standby period (for example, 30 seconds) longer than a period for performing the initial operation (for example, 20 seconds). Until the elapse, the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 is not turned on, and the control of turning on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal after the waiting period elapses (that is, outputting the magnetic detector CTRL signal) is performed. Is configured to do so. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the period during which the movable body 32 is performing the initial operation and the period during which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector from overlapping. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

  In the characteristic part 059IW, a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing restoration from a power failure, and a command for instructing initialization are collectively referred to as a power-on command. Is received on the effect control board 12 side, a process specific to each command is executed, and control for initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed. In addition to a change processing end command, a command for instructing restoration from a power failure, and a command for initializing, an effect control command called a power-on command is provided, and when the effect control board 12 receives a power-on command, Alternatively, control for initial operation of the movable body 32 may be executed.

  FIG. 9-13 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the reference value setting timing of the magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of the movable body in the first modification.

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 13, when the setting change processing ends, a power-on command (here, a setting change processing end command) is transmitted from the main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12, and the movable board is moved. The initial operation of the body 32 is started (T1). Then, the initial operation of the movable body 32 ends after a predetermined initial operation period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses (T2). After a predetermined standby period (for example, 30 seconds longer than the initial operation period; T1 to T3) elapses after transmission of the power-on command (here, the setting change processing end command), the main board 11 (the game control microcontroller) is passed. The computer 100) outputs a magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300. Then, power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set in the magnetic detector (for example, in the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, the reference value is set in a period indicated by a hatched portion of the power supply of the magnetic detector). ).

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 13, since the reference value of the magnetic detector is set after the end of the initial operation of the movable body 32, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector. Thus, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(Modification 2)
FIG. 9-14 is a flowchart illustrating a game control main process according to the second modification. In the second modification, a game control main process shown in FIG. 9-14 is executed instead of the game control main process shown in FIG. 9-7. Hereinafter, differences between FIGS. 9-7 and 9-14 will be mainly described.

  In the second modification, when the restoration process is completed in step 136IWS020, it is checked whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is on (step 136IWS021a). If the output signal is not on, the CPU 103 The control to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the 136IW300 (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) is performed (step S136IWS021b). After that, a setting confirmation processing end command is transmitted (step S136IWS021c).

  If the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is not on in step 136IWS016, the CPU 103 executes a recovery process (step 136IWS022), and turns on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (ie, magnetism). Control for outputting a detector CTRL signal) is performed (step S136IWS023a). Thereafter, a command for instructing recovery from the power interruption is transmitted (step S136IWS023b).

  Also, when the set value command is transmitted in step 136IWS031, it is checked whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is on (step 136IWS032a). If the output signal is not on, the CPU 103 sends the setting board 136IW300 Control to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) is performed (step S136IWS032b). After that, a setting change processing end command is transmitted (step S136IWS032c).

  If the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is not on in step 136IWS025, the CPU 103 controls to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal). (Step S136IWS033a). Thereafter, a command for instructing initialization is transmitted (step S136IWS033b).

  In Modification Example 2 shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, after the setting change process or the setting confirmation process is completed, the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (that is, the magnetic detection is performed). CTRL signal is output, and then a power-on command is transmitted. In the configuration of the second modification, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15 described later, the period from when the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on to when the reference value is set in the magnetic detector is equal to the power-on command. The period is shorter than the period from the time of transmission to the start of the initial operation of the movable body 32 (or each movable body in the case where a plurality of movable bodies are provided). Therefore, after the reference value is set in the magnetic detector, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started, and the period in which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period in which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector overlap. Can be prevented. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

  In the second modification shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the power-on command is transmitted immediately after the control of turning on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal (that is, outputting the magnetic detector CTRL signal) is performed. For example, it is configured to transmit a power-on command after a predetermined standby period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and the movable body is reliably set after the reference value is set in the magnetic detector. 32 may be started.

  When the gaming machine has a plurality of doors (for example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a) (for example, when it has a door opening sensor corresponding to each door), When all the doors are in the closed state (for example, when the corresponding doors are detected to be in the closed state by all the door open sensors), the magnetic detector may be caused to detect the reference value. Good.

  FIG. 9-15 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the reference value setting timing of the magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of the movable body in the second modification.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, when the setting change process is completed and the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the magnetic detector CLRT signal is sent from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the setting board 136 IW300. Output (T1). Then, power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, in the magnetic detector, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field is set (for example, in the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, the reference value is set in a period indicated by a hatched portion of the magnetic detector power supply). ). Further, a power-on command (here, a setting change processing end command) is transmitted from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12, and the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started (T2). Then, the initial operation of the movable body 32 ends after a lapse of 20 seconds from the start (T3).

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 15, since the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started after the reference value of the magnetic detector is set, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector. This can reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

(Modification 3)
FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing a game control main process according to the third modification. In the third modification, a game control main process shown in FIG. 9-16 is executed instead of the game control main process shown in FIG. 9-7. Hereinafter, differences between FIGS. 9-7 and 9-16 will be mainly described.

  In the modified example 3, after transmitting the setting confirmation processing end command in step 136IWS021, transmitting the setting change processing end command in step 136IWS032, transmitting the command instructing restoration from the power interruption in step 136IWS023, or After transmitting a command instructing initialization in 136IWS033, it is checked whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is on (step 136IWS034c). If it is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state) For example, the CPU 103 performs control to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS034d). In the case where the gaming machine includes a plurality of doors (for example, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a) (for example, when the gaming machine includes a door opening sensor corresponding to each door), When all the doors are in the closed state (for example, when the corresponding doors are detected to be in the closed state by all the door open sensors), the magnetic detector may be caused to detect the reference value. Good.

  In the third modification, in the power-on command processing shown in FIGS. 9-11, before step S72AKS013 and step S72AKS023, whether or not a command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state is received. It is configured to check whether the initial operation has been performed and, if it has been received, to perform initial operation execution control. That is, based on the reception of both the power-on command and the command specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state, the initial state of the movable body 32 (or each movable body in the case where a plurality of movable bodies are provided) is determined. It is configured to perform an operation.

  In the third modification shown in FIG. 9-16, when the setting change processing or the setting confirmation processing is completed, a power-on command is transmitted, and after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on. (Ie, outputs a magnetic detector CTRL signal). Also, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, a command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is closed is transmitted. The effect control board 12 executes the initial operation of the movable body 32 based on receiving both the power-on command and the command specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state. It is configured. In the configuration of the third modification, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 17 described later, the period from when the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on to when the reference value is set in the magnetic detector is equal to the power-on time. The period is shorter than the period from when the command and the command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state to when the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started. Therefore, after the reference value is set in the magnetic detector, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started, and the period in which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period in which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector overlap. Can be prevented. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

  FIG. 9-17 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the reference value setting timing of the magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of the movable body according to the third modification.

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 17, when the setting change processing ends, a power-on command (here, a setting change processing end command) is transmitted from the main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12 ( T1). Thereafter, when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) outputs a magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300 (T2). Then, power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, in the magnetic detector, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field is set (for example, the reference value is set in a period indicated by a shaded portion of the power supply of the magnetic detector). When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, a command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is closed is transmitted from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12. Then, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started based on receiving both the power-on command (here, the setting change processing end command) and the command specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state. (T3). Then, the initial operation of the movable body 32 ends after a lapse of 20 seconds from the start (T4).

  In the example illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 17, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started after the reference value of the magnetic detector is set, thereby preventing an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector. This can reduce the possibility of erroneous detection.

  In the third modification, upon receiving both the power-on command and the command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state on the effect control board 12, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started immediately. For example, after receiving both commands, and after a predetermined waiting period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started, so that the The initial operation of the movable body 32 may be started after the reference value is set in the detector.

As described above, the present invention 059IW includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of set values based on a setting operation and is capable of executing an advantageous state control based on the set value that has been set. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that an operation such as a change of a set value can be performed with a front frame of a pachinko gaming machine opened. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-279247 discloses a method of detecting a change in impedance due to a magnetic field externally applied to an amorphous wire arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other and detecting the change based on each change amount. A configuration for detecting whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a game machine using a magnetic sensor configured to output a voltage is described, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It can be applied to gaming machines. However, when applied simply, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, a change in the state of the front frame) for performing an operation such as a change of a set value affects a detection value (for example, a reference value) of the magnetic sensor. Erroneous detection may occur. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value “1” to setting value “3”) (for example, a part that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100) When,
A game control means (for example, a part for executing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value;
When the power is turned on, a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an unauthorized magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set, and an unauthorized change in the magnetic field is detected based on the reference value. A magnetic detector (for example, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 or a second magnetic detector 136IW101);
Notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality based on the detection of an illegal change in the magnetic field by the magnetic detector (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetic When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state (for example, high level) corresponding to the magnetic field detection (magnet detection), it is for notifying that the abnormality has been detected. Performing an abnormality notification process).
If the set value is changed when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set at least until the change of the set value is completed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the setting change process). If it is being executed, at least until the setting change processing is completed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 operates until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see FIG. 9B).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, erroneous detection can be prevented, and the occurrence of an abnormality can be appropriately reported.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the first invention,
If the set value is changed when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until a predetermined period elapses after the set value is changed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 When the setting change processing is being executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output until a predetermined standby period elapses after the end of the setting change processing (see FIG. 9-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an illegal change in the magnetic field can be suitably detected.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the first invention,
A power control unit (for example, a setting board 136IW300) for controlling power supply to the magnetic detector;
The power control means does not supply power to the magnetic detector if the set value is changed when the power is turned on (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 Is executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 starts supplying power to the magnetic detector until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. No (see Figure 9-2)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an illegal change in the magnetic field can be suitably detected.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the first invention,
A plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 and a second magnetic detector 136IW101);
The power supply control means supplies power to the plurality of magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, when the setting board 136IW300 outputs the magnetic detector CTRL signal, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the (2) Power supply to the magnetic detector 136IW101 is started. (See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.)
It is described that such a configuration may be adopted. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of components and to reduce a processing load.

In addition, the present invention 059IW includes the following second invention. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of set values based on a setting operation and is capable of executing an advantageous state control based on the set value that has been set. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that an operation such as a change of a set value can be performed with a front frame of a pachinko gaming machine opened. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-279247 discloses a method of detecting a change in impedance due to a magnetic field externally applied to an amorphous wire arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other and detecting the change based on each change amount. A configuration for detecting whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a game machine using a magnetic sensor configured to output a voltage is described, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It can be applied to gaming machines. However, when applied simply, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, a change in the state of the front frame) for performing an operation such as a change of a set value affects a detection value (for example, a reference value) of the magnetic sensor. Erroneous detection may occur. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value “1” to setting value “3”) (for example, a part that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100) When,
A game control means (for example, a part for executing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value;
When the power is turned on, a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an unauthorized magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set, and an unauthorized change in the magnetic field is detected based on the reference value. A magnetic detector (for example, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 or a second magnetic detector 136IW101);
Notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality based on the detection of an illegal change in the magnetic field by the magnetic detector (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetic When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state (for example, high level) corresponding to the magnetic field detection (magnet detection), it is for notifying that the abnormality has been detected. Executing the abnormality notification process),
An openable and closable body (for example, a gaming machine frame 3),
If the open / close body is open when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until at least the open / close body is closed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game machine frame 3 Is opened, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 outputs the magnetic detector CTRL signal. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started until the power is output, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see FIG. 9B).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, erroneous detection can be prevented, and the occurrence of an abnormality can be appropriately reported.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the second invention,
If the opening / closing body is opened when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until a predetermined period elapses after the opening / closing body is closed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 When the frame 3 is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output until a predetermined standby period elapses after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (see FIG. 9-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an illegal change in the magnetic field can be suitably detected.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the second invention,
A power control unit (for example, a setting board 136IW300) for controlling power supply to the magnetic detector;
The power control means does not supply power to the magnetic detector when the open / close body is open when the power is turned on (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is provided with a game machine frame 3 Is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 starts supplying power to the magnetic detector until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. No (see Figure 9-2)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an illegal change in the magnetic field can be suitably detected.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the second invention,
A plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, a first magnetic detector 136IW100 and a second magnetic detector 136IW101);
The power supply control means supplies power to the plurality of magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, when the setting board 136IW300 outputs the magnetic detector CTRL signal, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the (2) Power supply to the magnetic detector 136IW101 is started. (See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.)
It is described that such a configuration may be adopted. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of components and to reduce a processing load.

Further, the characteristic portion 059IW includes the following third invention. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of set values based on a setting operation and is capable of executing an advantageous state control based on the set value that has been set. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that an operation such as a change of a set value can be performed with a front frame of a pachinko gaming machine opened. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-279247 discloses a method of detecting a change in impedance due to a magnetic field externally applied to an amorphous wire arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other and detecting the change based on each change amount. A configuration for detecting whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a game machine using a magnetic sensor configured to output a voltage is described, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is considered that the present invention is applied to a gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine that operates a movable body. However, when applied simply, the front frame is opened / closed (that is, the state of the front frame changes) or the state of the movable body changes (for example, the position of the movable body changes). In addition to the change, a change in the operating state of the motor that operates the movable body or the motor provided in the movable body) may affect the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor, and erroneous detection may occur. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1-1 of the third invention for solving the problem,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a driving source,
First control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100);
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. A magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when
Second control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means and operating the movable body,
The second control means outputs identification information (for example, a setting confirmation processing end command or a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing restoration from a power interruption, output from the first control means) that can specify that the power is turned on. , An initial operation of the movable body is performed based on a power-on command such as a command for initialization (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023; see FIG. 9-11).
The first control unit outputs the specific information to the second control unit after the power is turned on, and does not allow the magnet sensor to detect the reference value at least until the initial operation of the movable body by the second control unit is completed (for example, the CPU 103). Performs one of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033, and the processing of steps 136IWS034a to 136IWS034b (see FIGS. 9-12 and 9-13).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 1-2 of the third invention,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a driving source,
First control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100);
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. A magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when
Second control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means and operating the movable body;
A door (for example, a gaming machine frame 3) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state;
When the door is in the closed state, the first control means sends the second control means specific information (for example, a setting confirmation processing end command or a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing restoration from a power interruption, initialization, And the magnet sensor detects a reference value (for example, the CPU 103 performs any one of steps 136IWS021a to S021c, 136IWS023a to S023b, 136IWS032a to S032c, and 136IWS033a to S033b). (See FIGS. 9-14 and 9-15),
The second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information output from the first control means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023; FIGS. 9-11 and 9). -14, see Fig. 9-15)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 1-3 of the third invention,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a driving source,
First control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100);
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an incorrect magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. A magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when
Second control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means and operating the movable body;
A door (for example, a gaming machine frame 3) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state;
The first control means includes:
After the power is turned on, specific information (for example, a power-on command such as a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power interruption, and a command for initializing) is given to the second control means. (For example, a part where the CPU 103 executes any one of the steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033; see FIG. 9-16).
When the door is in the closed state, predetermined information (for example, a command designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state) is output to the second control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step 059IWS003). 9-10) and a magnet sensor to detect a reference value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 136IWS034c to 136IWS034d; see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17).
The second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information and the predetermined information output from the first control means (for example, see FIGS. 9 to 17).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the risk of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the third invention,
With multiple movable bodies,
It is described that the period during which any of the plurality of movable bodies performs the initial operation may not overlap with the period during which the magnet sensor detects the reference value.According to such a configuration, erroneous detection may occur. Can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the third invention,
A plurality of doors (for example, a gaming machine frame 3 and a glass door frame 3a) are provided,
It is described that the first control means may cause the magnet sensor to detect the reference value when all the doors are in the closed state. According to such a configuration, the first control means may cause erroneous detection. Can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the third invention,
It is described that the operation of the movable body may be different in the operation mode between the initial operation and the effect operation. According to such a configuration, the initial operation can be performed appropriately.

  Note that the configuration shown by the characteristic portion 059IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by another characteristic portion such as the characteristic portion 31AK to form a gaming machine.

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 (3)

A gaming machine that operates a movable body by a driving source,
First control means;
A magnet sensor that is controlled in operation by the first control means to detect a reference value, and notifies the first control means when a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of a reference range;
Second control means for controlling the operation of the driving source based on information output from the first control means and operating the movable body,
The second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on specific information that can specify that the power output from the first control means has been turned on,
The first control unit outputs the specific information to the second control unit after the power is turned on, and the reference value is supplied to the magnet sensor at least until the initial operation of the movable body by the second control unit ends. A gaming machine characterized by not detecting a game machine. A gaming machine that operates a movable body by a driving source,
First control means;
A magnet sensor that is controlled in operation by the first control means to detect a reference value, and notifies the first control means when a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of a reference range;
Second control means for controlling the operation of the drive source based on information output from the first control means to operate the movable body;
With a door body that can be changed between a closed state and an open state,
The first control means, when the door is in a closed state, outputs specific information to the second control means, and causes the magnet sensor to detect the reference value,
The gaming machine, wherein the second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information output from the first control means. A gaming machine that operates a movable body by a driving source,
First control means;
A magnet sensor that is controlled in operation by the first control means to detect a reference value, and notifies the first control means when a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of a reference range;
Second control means for controlling the operation of the drive source based on information output from the first control means to operate the movable body;
With a door body that can be changed between a closed state and an open state,
The first control means includes:
Outputting specific information to the second control means after the power is turned on,
When the door body is in a closed state, while outputting predetermined information to the second control means, and causing the magnet sensor to detect the reference value,
The gaming machine, wherein the second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information and the predetermined information output from the first control means.

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