JP2020036730A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can give a novel impression.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control microcomputer 101 for performing a big winning determination process on the basis of entry of a ball into a first start port 11 or a second start port 12. The pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with six types of set values ("1" to "6") having different probabilities of being determined as a big winning. Further, the game machine includes a 7-segment display device 300 that can display one set value selected from among the six types of set values. The game control microcomputer 101 can start display of the set values on the 7-segment display device 300, when shifting to a setting change mode in which one set value can be set from among the six types of set values.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, as described in Patent Document 1, for example, determines whether a jackpot has been hit based on a game ball entering a first starting port or a second starting port. Many games are provided with a game control microcomputer (game control means) for performing the following. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player expects that a gaming ball is entered into the first starting port or the second starting port, a jackpot is won, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. While playing the game.

JP 2001-046601 A

  By the way, as described in Patent Document 1, in the normal probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is uniformly determined. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal probability state, but the probability is determined uniformly. Therefore, the player plays the game while always grasping the probability of being determined to be a big hit, and there is room for improvement in providing a novel game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine having a game control means for performing a determination process based on a ball entering the entrance,
A plurality of set values having different probabilities of being determined as a jackpot in the determination process are provided,
Display means capable of displaying one set value selected from the plurality of set values,
The game control means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the display means can start displaying the set value when the mode shifts to a setting change mode in which one set value can be selected from the plurality of set values.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a novel impression.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the game machine frame with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4 and is a diagram showing indicators provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electric configuration on the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the game machine concerning this form. It is a perspective view showing the back side of a game machine concerning a comparative example. It is an electric circuit diagram for explaining electric power supplied among a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board in a comparative example. It is a figure for explaining the time of the in-circuit inspection of a comparative example. In this embodiment, it is an electric circuit diagram for explaining the power supplied between the power supply unit, the payout control board, and the game control board. It is a figure for explaining at the time of the in-circuit inspection of this form. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “1”, (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “2”, and (C) is a table when the set value is “3”. (D) is a jackpot determination table used when the setting value is “4”, (E) is a jackpot determination table used when the setting value is “5”, and (F) is a setting table. It is a big hit determination table used when the value is “6”. (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (C) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. (A) is a perspective view showing a game control board and a game control board case, and (B) is a front view showing a game control board and a game control board case. It is a front view which shows a 7-segment display. It is a figure for explaining change of a production mode when a setting decision operation is performed through a RAM clear switch operation from a setting change mode transition operation. It is a figure showing an electric circuit around a microcomputer for game control. (A) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the rotation position, and (B) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the middle of the operation from the rotation position to the standby position. (C) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is at the standby position. (A) is a figure which shows the case where an error display is performed on a 7-segment display, (B) is an operation suggestion image on a display screen, an error sound output from a speaker, a frame lamp and a board lamp. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an error light emission mode of FIG. It is a figure for explaining that a display mode switches at every specific time after an initial display is performed by a 7 segment display. It is a figure for explaining the case where the 1st previous base, the 2nd previous base, and the 3rd previous base are not yet stored. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart of a setting change mode process. It is a flowchart of a setting value confirmation mode process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of a power failure recovery. It is a flowchart of an error mode process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a base calculation process. It is a flowchart of a base display process. It is a flowchart of a base display process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing a change in the effect mode when a setting confirmation operation is performed via a RAM clear switch operation from a setting change mode operation in a modification. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining that a display mode of a setting value changes by a setting confirmation operation in a modification. It is a figure for explaining that a set value and a base are displayed simultaneously on a 7 segment display in a modification. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining that there is a first display unit for displaying a set value and a second display unit for displaying a base in a modified example. It is an electric circuit diagram for explaining electric power supplied among a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board in a modification. FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the electric circuit shown in FIG. 49 during an in-circuit test. It is an electric circuit diagram for explaining electric power supplied among a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board in a modification. FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the electric circuit shown in FIG. 51 during an in-circuit test. In the modification, (A) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is at the standby position, and (B) is an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the middle of the operation from the standby position to the rotation position. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is at a rotational position.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in accordance with the left-right direction of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms an outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically rectangular frame to which the game board 1 described later is mounted. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape for protecting the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion facing the player, and is variously decorated.

  The gaming machine frame 2 is provided with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. Due to the hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively. The inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. Has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in the present embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be any as long as the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

  In the gaming machine frame 2, if the outer frame 22 is regarded as equivalent to the "base frame", the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 can be regarded as equivalent to the "front frame". Also, in the gaming machine frame 2, when the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 are regarded as corresponding to the "base frame portion", the front door 23 can be regarded as corresponding to the "front frame portion".

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for firing game balls at a firing strength corresponding to the rotation angle, and a hit ball supply tray (for storing game balls). An upper plate 34 and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by a player at the time of an effect executed with the progress of the game. The select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front door 23 is provided with a frame lamp 212 for decoration and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

  The game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, a game area 6 in which a game ball fired by operating the handle 72 k flows down is formed on the game board 1 by being surrounded by a rail member 62. The gaming board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding game balls are protruded. In the game board 1, a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (units for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness and the like to be described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Things.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display section) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of an effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. . The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called effect symbol change effect. The effect design fluctuation effect is sometimes referred to as “decorative design fluctuation effect” or simply “variation effect”. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area.

  Each of the effect symbols EZ is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 50 displays a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when a jackpot is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a slot number such as “777”. In the case of a loss, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a break such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery not by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b but by the image display device 50. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. Further, as an aspect of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ, there is an aspect of scrolling in the up and down direction, for example.

  The image display device 50 displays an effect design change effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like. Display at 50a. In the effect design fluctuation effect, in addition to the effect design EZ such as a number, an effect image other than the effect design EZ such as a background image and a character image is displayed.

  Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold described later. By displaying the reservation icon HA, the number of stored first special figure reservations displayed on a first special figure reservation display 83a described later, and the second special figure displayed on a second special figure reservation display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later is formed. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. On the upper part of the center frame 61, a vertically movable board movable body 55k is provided. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-back direction.

  Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 (ball entry port) whose ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first entrance port, a fixed entrance port, a first starting winning port, and a first starting area. In addition, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, and first start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity of the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the jackpot random number or the like).

  In addition, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, there is provided a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 (ball entrance). The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entrance opening, a variable entrance opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting region. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a trigger of the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery).

  The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (ball entrance opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric tube opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric tube solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12, and when in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than in the closed state, the electric chew is in the closed state. (2) It is not necessary that the ball cannot enter the starting port.

  Further, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a large winning opening 14 is provided to the right of the first starting port 11 in the gaming area 6. The special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening (special winning section). The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The special winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening / closing member) that is open (first state) and closed state (second state). It opens and closes. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows game balls to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61. The gate 13 is also called a passage port or a passage area. Passing of the game ball to the gate 13 is an execution trigger of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided below the game area 6. At the bottom of the game area 6, there is provided an out port 19 for discharging a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6.

  In the gaming area 6 in which various winning ports and the like are arranged as described above, a left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right side. There is. A method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is referred to as left hit. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is referred to as right strike. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a flow path through which a game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and a flow path through which game balls flow down when playing right-handedly. , The second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. The player can aim at winning in the first starting opening 11 and the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D will not be opened when the vehicle is left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim at passing through the gate 13 and winning at the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a display 8 is arranged at a lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special figure display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special figure display 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general-purpose indicator 82 for variably displaying (general-purpose) is included. The first special symbol is also called a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also called a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary symbols are also called ordinary figures.

  In addition, the display units 8 include a first special map display 81a and a second special map display 81b, which indicate the number of stored operations (first special map storage) of the first special map display 81a. A second special figure hold display 83b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (normal figure hold) of the general figure display 82 are included. Have been.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 83. Also, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively called special figure reservation.

  In the special figure display 81, a special symbol (identifying symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on a prize to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, Notify the result of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol and the stopped symbol) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the stop pattern is changed to an open pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special displayed special symbol (that is, the type of the winning big hit). Jackpot game (an example of a special game) in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. The opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  More specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special pattern according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later) is won, the first, second, and third from the left, such as “XXXXXXXXXXX” (X: lit, x: unlit). The big hit symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on is displayed. In the case of a loss, a loss pattern in which only the rightmost LED is turned on, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the lost design is not a specific special design. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuating time. In the fluctuating display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random number values (numerical information such as a jackpot random number) acquired for the winning are obtained. , Information for determination) is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. More specifically, if a winning is made in the first opening 11, it is stored as a first special figure reservation in a first special figure holding storage unit 105 a described later, and if a winning is made in the second starting opening 12, the second special figure is stored. It is stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit 105b described later as a figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when a special symbol based on the special figure reservation can be variably displayed. Extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing a variable display of a special symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the special display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be displayed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during a middle game or during the execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. More specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes to the gate 13. The ordinary symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the ordinary symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying (variable display) the ordinary symbols and then displaying the stopped symbols. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (the normal symbol stopped symbol, the ordinary symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

  More specifically, the ordinary symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed, such as “○” (○: turned on, ●: turned off). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which only the right LED is turned on, such as "● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal losing symbol. Note that the normal losing symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined fluctuating time. The fluctuating display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a general figure hold in a general figure holding storage unit 106 described later. Once stored. There is an upper limit to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general figure holding stored in the general figure holding storage unit 106 is exhausted when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general figure holding becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold refers to determining a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold and executing variable display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after passing, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the ordinary symbol or during the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  Then, the number of such general-purpose reservations is displayed on a general-purpose reservation display 84. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of general-purpose reservations.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls a game profit such as a jackpot lottery or a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling the payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 forms a main control section together with the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 forms a sub-control section together with an image control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162 described later.

  Note that the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame lamp 212, and the like). I just need.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply unit 190. The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) receives a 24V AC power supply from outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and based on the 24V AC power supply, various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V) required for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. , 37 V DC). Note that the DC 5 V power is mainly used as a power source for various integrated circuits (ICs). The DC 12 V power is mainly used as a power source for various sensors and solenoids. The power of 18 V DC is mainly used as a power source for various LEDs. The power of DC 24V and the power of DC 37V are mainly used as a power source of a motor (drive unit) for effect.

  The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) first supplies the generated power to the payout control board 170. The generated electric power is supplied to the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 via the payout control board 170. Further, the generated electric power is supplied to other devices via the payout control board 170, the game control board 100, and the effect control board 120. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is not provided with a backup power supply circuit. This will be described in detail later.

  A power switch 195 (power switching unit) is connected to the power supply unit 190. The power switch 195 can be switched to an on state in which power can be supplied or an interrupted state in which power cannot be supplied, based on a 24 V AC power supplied from the outside. That is, the power switch 195 switches on or off the power by an ON operation or an OFF operation. When the power switch 195 is turned on, the power switch 195 is turned on, and when the power switch 195 is turned off, the power switch 195 is turned on. It becomes a cutoff state.

  Further, the power supply unit 190 has a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operating means) 191 for causing the game CPU 102 to clear information stored in a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control microcomputer 101 described later. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on a power supply unit 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 2 can be opened by an employee or the like of the game arcade. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 191 is an operating means that cannot be substantially operated by the player. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and the like, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing the stored program and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. In the gaming RAM 104, in addition to the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106, a setting value information storage unit described later 107 and a base information storage unit 108 are provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control board 100 is provided with a 7-segment display 300 and a setting key cylinder 180. The 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 will be described later in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 6, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to each game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from each game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, and an outlet sensor 18a are connected.

  The first starting port sensor 11a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

  The discharge port sensor 18a is provided in a discharge port (not shown) for discharging game balls out of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and detects a game ball that has passed through the discharge port. The discharge port is provided at the lower end of the inner frame 21, and the game balls driven into the game area 6 include a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a large winning port 14, a general winning port 10, and an out port. After entering one of the ports 19, the ball finally passes through the discharge port. Therefore, by detecting the game balls that have passed through the outlet with the outlet sensor 18a, it is possible to detect all the game balls hit into the game area 6. In addition, the number of all the game balls hit into the game area 6 can be called the total number of shot balls. Further, since the total firing class is the same as the number of all game balls discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it can also be called the number of discharged balls, the total number of discharged balls, and the number of out balls.

  As the solenoids, an electric chu solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

  Further, the game control board 100 includes special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), general figure display 82, special figure reservation display 83 (first special figure reservation display). The display 83a, the second special drawing reservation display 83b), and the general drawing reservation display 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 (first control board) is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “payout control microcomputer”) 171 capable of executing a control process related to payout of game balls in accordance with a program. The payout control microcomputer 171 (payout control means) has a payout ROM 173 storing a program for controlling payout, a payout RAM 174 used as a work memory, and a payout ROM 173 for executing a program stored in the payout ROM 173. The CPU 172 includes a payout I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 178 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the payout ROM 173 may be external.

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the prize ball. And payout of rental balls. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 (wins), a detection signal from the first starting port sensor 11a is input to the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs to the payout control board 170 a prize ball signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11. In this case, the payout control microcomputer 171 that has received the prize ball signal drives the firing solenoid 72s via the firing control circuit 175 based on the prize ball number information stored in the payout ROM 173 to perform the first start-up. Payout of prize balls (for example, three) based on the ball entering the mouth 11 is performed. At this time, the game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170. Here, in the present embodiment, a backup power supply circuit 179 is provided on the payout control board 170. This will be described in detail later.

  When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit using a diode) as communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 and an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The effect RAM 124 is provided with a setting value flag 125 described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external. As described above, the effect control board 120 is supplied with power (for example, DC 5 V power) from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected to the image control board 140 and the sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140. Then, the image CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140.

  The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. In the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (including decorative patterns) and backgrounds Image data such as an image is stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The speaker 620 (sound output means) is connected to the image control board 140. The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 620 via the sound CPU 149 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 620 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. However, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Although the image control board 140 controls the sound of the speaker 620, an audio control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the sound control board controls the sound of the speaker 620. In this case, the sound control board may be connected to the effect control board 120 or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board, and the ROM may store acoustic data.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and controls the drive of a motor for driving the board movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the drive of the panel movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and the ROM may store data relating to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

  6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for describing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, and one board illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Power Supply Unit Next, the power supply unit 190 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 shows a power supply unit 190 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 shows a power supply board 190X of a comparative example. Hereinafter, the power supply unit 190 and the power supply board 190X will be compared and described.

  The power supply board 190X is generally used as a power supply unit in a pachinko game machine. When the power supply board 190X is used as the power supply unit, the power supply board 190X becomes a test target board. Therefore, it is not allowed to mount surface mount components on the power supply board 190X, and there is a situation that lead components (Dip components) with lead wires must be mounted. Most of the power supply boards 190X are provided with a backup power supply circuit, which can supply backup power to the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 when the power is cut off. However, the power supply board 190X including the backup power supply circuit peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine becomes a special order product. As described above, the power supply board 190X has a problem that the lead component cannot be replaced with a surface mount component, and the provision of the backup power supply circuit necessitates a relatively large configuration as a special order product. Was.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is used instead of the power supply board 190X. The power supply unit 190 is modularized and is a general-purpose product. Therefore, when the power supply unit 190 is used as the power supply unit, the power supply unit 190 is not a test target substrate. Therefore, it is possible to mount not only lead components but also surface mount components on the power supply unit 190. As a result, the power supply unit 190 can be made small (compact) by replacing the conventional lead components with surface mount components. Further, since the power supply unit 190 is a general-purpose product, it does not include a backup power supply circuit unique to a pachinko gaming machine. Thus, the power supply unit 190 can be made smaller.

  Thus, as can be seen from a comparison between the power supply unit 190 shown in FIG. 8 and the power supply board 190X shown in FIG. 9, the power supply unit 190 can be configured smaller than the power supply board 190X. In the case of the power supply board 190X, it is necessary to mount lead components, which have become difficult to obtain in recent years. However, the power supply unit 190 has an advantage that it is not necessary to mount lead components that are difficult to obtain.

  Next, the arrangement of the power supply unit 190 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is arranged on the lower side behind the inner frame 21. A payout control board 170 is disposed behind the power supply unit 190, and at least a part of the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 overlap in the front-back direction. The power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are arranged outside the transparent outer cover 25 provided behind the game board 1. Therefore, the payout control board 170 can be referred to as a “frame-side board” provided not in the game board 1 but in the game machine frame 2 (the inner frame 21). The payout control board 170 is accommodated in a payout control board case 170A that does not hinder the visibility of the payout control microcomputer 171.

  On the other hand, the game control board 100, the above-described effect control board 120, the sub-drive board 162, and the image control board 140 are arranged inside the outer cover 25 of the game board 1. Therefore, the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the sub-drive board 162, and the image control board 140 can be referred to as a "board-side board" provided on the game board 1 instead of the game machine frame 2. The game control board 100 is housed in a game control board case 100A that does not hinder the visibility of the game control microcomputer 101.

  In this manner, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are arranged at a distance closer to the outside of the game board 1 and to the lower side behind the inner frame 21. In particular, since the payout control board 170 is disposed so as to partially overlap the power supply unit 190 in the front-rear direction, the payout control board 170 has a positional relationship in which wiring can be easily connected. Therefore, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by a harness HN3 (see FIG. 12) described later. As a result, the DC 5 V power generated by the power supply unit 190 is first supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control board 170.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is disposed immediately in front of the payout control board 170 so that most of the power supply unit 190 is not exposed. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side, the power supply unit 190 is hidden behind (in front of) the payout control board 170 and is hardly visible. Therefore, it is difficult for the power supply unit 190 to connect to the other control boards except for the payout control board 170 disposed immediately behind.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a later-described harness HN4 (see FIG. 12) without directly connecting the power supply unit 190 and the game control board 100 with a harness. As a result, the DC 5 V power generated by the power supply unit 190 is supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control board 170, and then supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100. In this way, it is possible to supply 5 V DC power to the game control board 100 while simplifying the wiring layout.

  In short, in the related art, a method of branching the power of 5 V DC generated by the power supply unit 190 (power supply board 190X) into the direction toward the payout control board 170 and the direction toward the game control board 100 is generally used. However, in this method, as shown in FIG. 8, when the power supply unit 190 is arranged so as to be hidden in front of the payout control board 170, the connection between the power supply unit 190 and the game control board 100 is difficult. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game control board 100, which is a board-side board, is connected to the power supply unit 190 via a payout control board 170, which is a frame-side board, in order to simplify wiring management. As a result, the DC 5 V power generated by the power supply unit 190 is supplied to the game control board 100 once through the payout control board 170, and a new power supply relationship is established.

  Here, the merits when the power supply unit 190 can be configured small will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is arranged on the lower side behind the inner frame 21. The power supply unit 190 shown in FIG. 8 can be made smaller in length in the vertical direction than the power supply board 190X shown in FIG. This allows the power supply unit 190 having a short length in the up-down direction to be arranged below the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  By the way, the front of the power supply unit 190 is the lower part of the front door 23. The lower portion of the front door 23 is an operation mechanism section 210 (see FIG. 1) including a hit ball supply tray 34 (upper tray), a lower tray 35, an input section 40k (effect button), a select button 42k, and the like. Therefore, as described above, when the power supply unit 190 having a short length in the up-down direction is disposed below the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the length of the operation mechanism section 210 in the up-down direction is reduced, and the operation mechanism section is reduced. The upper end position of 210 can be lowered. Thereby, it is possible to enlarge the game board 1 (see FIG. 4) downward and lower the lower end position of the game area 6. As a result, there is a merit that the game entertainment can be improved by expanding the game area 6.

4. Electric Circuit Between Power Supply Unit, Payout Control Board, and Game Control Board Next, an electric circuit DK1 (see FIG. 12) between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of the present embodiment will be described. . However, before describing the electric circuit DK1 of this embodiment, an electric circuit DKX between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of the comparative example will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the comparative example, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by a harness HN1. The connector CN1 at one end of the harness HN1 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN2 at the other end of the harness HN1 is connected to the payout control board 170. The wiring harness HN1 is provided with a wiring h1 for supplying 5 V DC (specific voltage) power (hereinafter also referred to as “normal power supply”) from the power supply unit 190 and a wiring h2 serving as a ground line. Note that, in addition to the wirings h1 and h2, the wiring harness HN1 is provided with wirings for supplying, for example, DC 12V power from the power supply unit 190, but descriptions thereof are omitted.

  On the payout control board 170, there is a power line a1 (specific power line) between the connector CN2 and the branch portion j1. The power line a1 is connected to the wiring h1 of the harness HN1 via the connector CN2. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line a2 connected to the ground G. The power line a2 is connected to the wiring h2 of the harness HN1 via the connector CN2.

  A filter (noise removing means) NF1 is connected to the connector CN2 side of the power line a1. The filter NF1 is formed of two coils (inductors) and one capacitor, and is a so-called three-element low-pass filter. In the filter NF1, the two coils are connected in series to the power line a1. One coil is connected in parallel to the power line a1. That is, one side of the capacitor is connected to the power line a1, and the other side of the capacitor is connected to the ground G. The filter NF1 removes high-frequency noise from DC5V power supplied through the power line a1.

  A capacitor CA1 is connected in parallel to the branch line j1 of the power line a1 with respect to the filter NF1. The capacitor CA1 is an electrolytic capacitor having a relatively large capacitance (for example, having a capacitance of 470 μF). The electrolytic capacitor is a capacitor in which a metal oxidized by an electrolytic solution is used as an anode, a film formed on the surface of the metal is used as a dielectric, and the electrolytic solution is used as a cathode. This capacitor CA1 prevents a voltage of DC 5 V from dropping when a current fluctuation (load) in the normal power supply becomes large.

  A capacitor CA2 is connected in parallel to the branch line j1 of the power line a1 with respect to the capacitor CA1. The capacitor CA2 is a ceramic capacitor having a smaller capacitance than the capacitor CA1 (for example, having a capacitance of 0.1 μF). The ceramic capacitor is a capacitor using ceramic (sintered metal oxide) as a dielectric. This capacitor CA2 removes high-frequency noise from the normal power supply on the power line a1.

  There is a power line c1 (first branch power line) from the branch part j1 to the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line c1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power supply (5 V DC power from the power supply unit 190) is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring h1, the power line a1, and the power line c1. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate at normal times based on the normal power supply.

  The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN2. The connector CN3 at one end of the harness HN2 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN4 at the other end of the harness HN2 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN2 is provided with a wiring h3 for supplying normal power and a wiring h4 for supplying backup power described later. The harness HN2 is provided with, for example, wiring for supplying DC 12 V power from the power supply unit 190, in addition to the wiring h3 and the wiring h4, but the description thereof will be omitted.

  The payout control board 170 has a power line b1 extending from the branch portion j1 to the wiring h3 of the harness HN2, and a resistor T1 is connected in series to the branch portion j1 of the power line b1. The resistor T1 suppresses a current flowing from the branch portion j1 to the resistor T1. A diode DO1 is connected to the power line b1 closer to the connector CN3 than the resistor T1. The diode DO1 allows a current to flow from the diode DO1 to the connector CN3, while restricting a current to flow from the diode DO1 to the branch portion j1. By the diode DO1, it is possible to prevent the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) described later from flowing from the diode DO1 to the branch portion j1.

  Further, a capacitor CA3 is connected in parallel to the connector CN3 side of the power line b1 with respect to the diode DO1. The capacitor CA3 is an electric double-layer capacitor having a rated voltage of 5.5 V and having a much larger capacitance than the capacitors CA1 and CA2 (for example, having a capacitance of 0.33F). The electric double layer capacitor is a capacitor whose operation principle is an electric double layer generated at an interface between activated carbon and an electrolytic solution. This capacitor CA3 discharges the stored charge when the normal power supply from the power supply unit 190 is not supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control board 170 at the time of power failure. Thereby, it is possible to supply 5 V DC power (hereinafter also referred to as “backup power supply”) to a Vb terminal of a payout control microcomputer 171 described later and a Vb terminal of a game control microcomputer 101 described later.

  A capacitor CA4 is connected in parallel to the connector CN3 side of the power line b1 with respect to the capacitor CA3. This capacitor CA4 is a ceramic capacitor similar to the capacitor CA2 described above. With this capacitor CA4, high-frequency noise can be removed from the backup power supply supplied via the power line b1.

  There is a branch portion j2 on the connector CN3 side of the capacitor CA4 in the power line b1. There is a power line b2 extending from the branch portion j2 to the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line b2 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. In this way, the backup power is supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line b1 and the power line b2 by discharging the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 at the time of power failure. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate based on the backup power supply even when the power is cut off. That is, it is possible to prevent the information on the payout stored in the payout RAM 174 from being erased.

  The power line b1 is connected to the wiring h3 via the connector CN3. The wiring h3 is connected to the power line d1 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN4. The power line d1 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. By discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 at the time of power interruption, backup power is supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1. . As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate based on the backup power supply even when the power is cut off. That is, it is possible to prevent the information on the game stored in the game RAM 104 from being erased. The power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1 correspond to a “second branch power line”.

  The payout control board 170 has a power line c2 extending from the branch portion j1, and the power line c2 is connected to the wiring h4 via the connector CN3. The wiring h4 is connected to the power line d2 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN4. The power line d2 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the power of DC 5 V is supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the wiring h1, the power line a1, the power line c2, the wiring h4, and the power line d2. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can normally operate based on a normal power supply (5 V DC power from the power supply unit 190).

  As described above, according to the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example, as shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to supply the normal power to the payout control microcomputer 171 through the power line c1 extending from the branch portion j1 in the payout control board 170. is there. Further, it is possible to supply normal power to the capacitor CA3 and store the electric charge in the capacitor CA3 by the power line b1 extending from the branch portion j1. Then, at the time of power interruption, it is possible to supply backup power to the payout control microcomputer 171 by the power line b1 and the power line b2 extending from the branch portion j1. In this way, by using the branch of the power line c1 and the power line b1 and the power line b2, it is possible to supply the normal power supply and the backup power supply to the payout control microcomputer 171 with a simple circuit configuration.

  Further, according to the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example, the capacitor CA3 provided on the dispensing control board 170 supplies the backup power to the dispensing control microcomputer 171 via the power line b1 and the power line b2 when the power is cut off. The power can be supplied to the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100 via the power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1. In other words, backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 without providing a capacitor as backup power supply means on the power supply board. Therefore, the power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 8) can be used instead of the power supply board 190X (see FIG. 9), and a new backup power supply relationship can be established.

  The electric circuit DKX of the comparative example has the following problems. First, in various control boards (electronic circuit boards) including the payout control board 170, an in-circuit inspection is performed in a manufacturing process. In the in-circuit inspection, a signal is sent to each electronic component using an in-circuit tester with the electronic components mounted on the board, and the number of components (resistance value, capacitor value, inductance value) is incorrect. Inspection is performed to determine whether there is any defect, whether there is an open or short circuit in the soldering, whether there is no floating of the lead, or whether there is a malfunction of the IC. The in-circuit inspection is performed with the CPU and the one-chip microcomputer removed from the board. When the in-circuit inspection is completed, a CPU or a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the board, and a function test is performed. In the function test, the control board is actually operated to check whether the output of the electronic circuit board as a whole satisfies the specifications.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, at the time of the in-circuit inspection of the comparative example, an in-circuit tester INC is connected to the dispensing control board 170, and power is supplied from the in-circuit tester INC via the power line a1 and the power line b1. And supplied to the capacitor CA3. As a result, the capacitor CA3 stores the electric charge. However, the charge once stored in the capacitor CA3 is not immediately released. Therefore, if the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the end of the in-circuit inspection, the charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 may act on the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, a malfunction may occur in the payout control microcomputer 171.

  In short, as a result of mounting the capacitor CA3 as a backup power supply unit on the dispensing control board 170, there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur in the dispensing control microcomputer 171 due to the charge remaining in the in-circuit inspection. In particular, the capacitor CA3 is an electric double-layer capacitor that can store a large amount of electric charge, but takes a relatively long time to release the electric charge. As a result, electric charges easily remain in the capacitor CA3, and as a result, there is a risk that the dispensing control microcomputer 171 may malfunction.

  Therefore, the electric circuit DK1 between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. Note that in the electric circuit DK1 of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12, the description of the portions common to the configuration of the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example illustrated in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by a harness HN3. The connector CN5 at one end of the harness HN3 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN6 at the other end of the harness HN3 is connected to the payout control board 170. In the harness HN3, a wiring H1 for supplying 5V DC power (normal power supply) from the power supply unit 190, a wiring H2 for supplying DC5V power different from the normal power supply, and a wiring H3 serving as a ground line are provided. Have been.

  In the payout control board 170, the power line A1 and the power line A2 are provided in parallel. The power line A1 is connected to the wiring H1 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6. As a result, the normal power is supplied to the power line A1 via the wiring H1. The power line A2 is connected to the wiring H2 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6. Thus, power of DC5V different from the normal power supply is supplied to the power line A2 via the wiring H2. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A3 connected to the ground G. The power line A3 is connected to the wiring H3 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6.

  A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the power line A1 on the connector CN6 side. With this filter NF1, high-frequency noise can be removed from the normal power supply supplied through the power line A1. A capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the power line A1 from the filter NF1 to the connector CN7. With the capacitor CA1, it is possible to prevent the voltage of DC 5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power supply becomes large. Further, a capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the power line A1 on the connector CN7 side with respect to the capacitor CA1. With this capacitor CA2, high-frequency noise can be removed from the normal power supply supplied through the power line A1.

  The power line A1 has a power line C1 extending from the branch portion J1 to the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line C1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H1, the power line A1, and the power line C1. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate based on the normal power supply. Note that the power line A1 and the power line C1 correspond to a “first specific power line”.

  The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN4. The connector CN7 at one end of the harness HN4 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN8 at the other end of the harness HN4 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN4 is provided with a wiring H4 for supplying normal power and a wiring H5 for supplying backup power.

  The power line A1 is connected to the wiring H4 via the connector CN7. The wiring H4 is connected to the power line D1 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN8. The power line D1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thus, the normal power is supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the wiring H1, the power line A1, the wiring H4, and the power line D1. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate based on the normal power supply.

  The filter NF2 is connected to the connector CN6 side of the power line A2. The filter NF2 is similar to the filter NF1 described above. With this filter NF2, high-frequency noise can be removed from DC5V power (hereinafter also referred to as “charging power”) supplied from the power supply unit 190. Note that the charging power is the same DC5V power as the normal power supply, but is merely power for storing charge in the capacitor CA3. Further, a resistor T1 similar to the resistor T1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in series on the connector CN7 side of the filter NF2 in the power line A2. The current of the charging power supplied on the power line A2 can be suppressed by the resistor T1. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the power line A2 closer to the connector CN7 than the resistor T1. The diode DO1 can prevent the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) from flowing from the diode DO1 to the connector CN6.

  A capacitor CA3 (electric double-layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN7 of the power line A2 with respect to the diode DO1. Thus, at the time of a power failure, a backup power supply can be supplied by discharging the charge stored in the capacitor CA3. Further, a capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN6 of the power line A2 with respect to the capacitor CA3. With this capacitor CA4, high-frequency noise can be removed from the backup power supply supplied through the power line A2.

  The power line A2 has a branch portion J2 closer to the connector CN7 than the capacitor CA4. There is a power line B1 from the branch portion J2 to the payout control microcomputer 171 and a power line B2 to the connector CN7. The power line B1 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. Thus, at the time of power failure, it is possible to supply the backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A2 and the power line B1. The power line A2 and the power line B1 correspond to a “second specific power line”.

  The power line B2 is connected to a wiring H5 via a connector CN7. The wiring H5 is connected to the power line D2 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN8. The power line D2 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thus, at the time of power interruption, the backup power from the capacitor CA3 can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the power line A2, the power line B2, the wiring H5, and the power line D2. The portion including the capacitor CA3, the diode DO1, the power line A2, the power line B1, and the power line B2 corresponds to the "backup power supply circuit 179 (see FIG. 6)" of the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the electric circuit DK1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, on the payout control board 170, the power line A1 and the power line C1 (the first specific power line), and the power line A2 and the power line B1 (the first 2 specific power lines) extend toward the payout control microcomputer 171 in a separated state. Therefore, it is possible to supply normal power to the payout control microcomputer 171 through the power line A1. Further, it is possible to supply charging power to the capacitor CA3 through the power line A2, and store the electric charge in the capacitor CA3. Then, at the time of power failure, backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 by the power line A2 and the power line B1.

  Here, at the time of the in-circuit inspection of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 in a state where the payout control microcomputer 171 is removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls to supply power to the power line A1, but not to supply power to the power line A2 and the power line B1. Thus, it is possible to perform an in-circuit test without storing charge in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, even if the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the end of the in-circuit inspection, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 acts on the payout control microcomputer 171. . As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. Other functions and effects of the present embodiment are the same as the functions and effects of the above-described comparative example, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

5. Description of Jackpots and the like In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is a “jackpot” and a “losing” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special map display 81. When the big hit is won, a "big hit game" in which the big winning opening 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (big hit type) is executed. Jackpot games are also called special games.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (unit games), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is finished ( ED). Each round game starts by the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends by the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, there are roughly two types. Probable change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probability change jackpot is a jackpot for controlling the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot for controlling the game state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

  More specifically, the winning jackpot 14 and the regular jackpot that can be won in the drawing of the special map 1 (the drawing of the first special symbol) are the maximum winning opening 14 from 1R to 8R at a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined). The period from 9R to 16R is a jackpot in which the special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second per 1R (predetermined period). That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds refers to the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). From 9R to 16R in these jackpots, the opening time of the special winning opening 14 is extremely short, and a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected is formed. In addition, in the case of winning the “probable change jackpot” by the lottery of the special figure 1, the “special figure 1_probable change pattern” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and when the “normal jackpot” is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

  In addition, the winning jackpot 14 and the regular jackpot that can be won in the drawing of the special figure 2 (the drawing of the second special symbol) are opened from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined period). It is a jackpot. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial round number of 16R. In the case of winning the “probable change jackpot” by the lottery of the special figure 2, the “special figure 2_probable change pattern” is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b. “Special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

  Whichever jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state) described later. If the electric support control state is controlled according to the high probability state, the state is continued until the next jackpot winning. On the other hand, when the control is performed according to the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of power support (the number of time savings) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support refers to the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot distribution rates in the lottery in Toku-zu 1 and the lottery in Toku-zu 2 are 65% for the probability-variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, when the jackpot is won based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1, the jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds of 8 is executed, whereas when the jackpot is won based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2, the actual The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game of 16 rounds is performed.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery of the winning big hit type is performed based on the “hit random number”. As shown in FIG. 15A, the jackpot random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include “reach random numbers” and “variation pattern random numbers” in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in an effect design variation effect that indicates the result of the jackpot determination when the result is unacceptable. The reach is a state in which the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed among the plurality of effect symbols EZ is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. This is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) in which the effect symbols EZ indicating the jackpot winning are combined. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaking in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 99. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit (whether or not to execute a big hit game) using the big hit determination table. As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, the jackpot determination tables are provided corresponding to the respective set values. In the present embodiment, six types of setting values “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, or “6” are provided.

  The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination process (referred to as “big hit determination probability” as appropriate). As will be described later, the set value is set by an employee of the game arcade or the like. As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective set values include a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state. There is a table. The types of the set values and the types of the jackpot determination tables are not limited to six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (A) to 16 (F), the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective set values are each assigned a jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot or a loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss using a big hit determination table corresponding to the set value. In the present embodiment, it is set so that the small hit is not won. However, it may be set so that the small hit may be won. The probability of determining a jackpot and the method of distributing the random number of a jackpot determined to be a jackpot are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F and can be changed as appropriate.

6. Description of gaming state Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the ordinary figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special map display 81 is operating is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not operating is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, at each set value, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. It is set so as to be easily determined as a big hit. Furthermore, in the game state of the normal probability state or the high probability state, if the game state is the same, the higher the set value is set, the easier it is to determine the jackpot.

  Further, a state in which the variation time reducing function of the special map display 81 is operating is referred to as a “time reduction state”, and a state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time reduction state. That is, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern table determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more frequently than in a non-time reduction state (see FIG. 18). That is, when the variation time reducing function of the special figure display 81 is activated, a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special map display 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary figure display 82 operate in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the general-purpose indicator 82 operate in the time reduction state and do not operate in the non-time reduction state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the winning probability in the ordinary symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time reduction state. That is, the hit determination (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined as a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( FIG. 17B). In other words, when the probability changing function of the ordinary symbol display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 82 becomes the ordinary hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time reduction state (see FIG. 17C). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 19). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric tube 12D is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 19). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric tube 12D is operating.

  Under the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose indicator 82 and the opening time extension function and the opening number increasing function of the electric tuner 12D are operating, compared to a case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, a big hit can be aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls on hand. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning in the second starting port 12 by the electric tuner 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as the electric support control state or the easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

  The high base state may not be where all of the above functions are activated. That is, activation of one or more of the probability changing function of the general-purpose indicator 82, the function of shortening the variation time of the general-purpose indicator 82, the function of extending the opening time of the electric chew 12D, and the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 12D. Thus, it is only necessary that the electric tube 12D be more easily opened than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability change jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate high base state”. The high-accuracy high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 10,000 times) of a special symbol is variably displayed, or a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the high probability and high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot winning. In addition, the termination condition of the high-accuracy high base state may be such that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability high-base state”. The low-probability-high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) of a special symbol is variably displayed, or a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In the case where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-saving time state, and a low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”. The low-probability low-base state is referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Further, a state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (big hit game state)”. Further, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “bonus game state”.

  In the high base state such as the high certainty base state and the low certainty base state, it is advantageous to make the game ball enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by right-handing to advance the game. This is because the electric support 12 makes it easier for the electric chew 12D to be opened than in the low base state, and makes it easier to win the second starting opening 12 than to win the first starting opening 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger of the normal symbol lottery, a right strike is performed so that the game ball is awarded to the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start winnings (winning at the starting opening) than when the player hits left. Note that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a right-handed game even during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by left-handing so that the game can proceed advantageously. Since the power support control is not performed, the power chute 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to the second starting port 12. Because it is. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that a game ball can be awarded to the first starting port 11. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes than if the player hits right.

7. Next, a method of changing the set value will be described. In this embodiment, in order to change the setting value, it is necessary to shift to the setting change mode. In order to shift to the setting change mode, three conditions are required. The first condition is that the power is turned on. That is, by switching the power switch 195 from the OFF operation to the ON operation, the power switch 195 is switched from the cutoff state to the ON state. The second condition is that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. The third condition is that a setting key cylinder 180 described later is at a rotational position. Hereinafter, the setting key cylinder 180 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The setting key cylinder 180 (transition operation means) is provided on the game control board 100, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, so that a setting key (not shown) as a key can be inserted. ing. The setting key cylinder 180 is rotated between the standby position (initial position) shown in FIG. 20B and the rotation position (moving position) rotated 90 degrees from the standby position by rotating the inserted setting key. Can be moved (rotated). The setting key cylinder 180 is in a standby position in an initial state, and cannot move to the rotation position unless a dedicated setting key is used.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the setting key cylinder 180 has a substantially cubic base 180b directly attached to the game control board 100, and a columnar cylinder 180c extending rearward from the base 180b. It has. The base portion 180b and the cylindrical portion 180c are made of black synthetic resin, and an insertion hole through which a setting key can be inserted is formed in the cylindrical portion 180c.

  Here, an exposed portion 100C cut out corresponding to the position of the setting key cylinder 180 is formed on the rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A. The exposed portion 100C is formed in a circular shape having substantially the same size as the rear surface 180d of the cylindrical portion 180c of the setting key cylinder 180. Therefore, when the game control board 100 is housed in the game control board case 100A, only the rear surface 180d of the cylindrical portion 180c of the setting key cylinder 180 is exposed from the exposed portion 100C.

  Further, a rear surface 180d of the cylindrical portion 180c of the setting key cylinder 180 forms substantially the same plane as a rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A. That is, the rear surface 180d does not protrude or retract with respect to the rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A. Thus, by preventing the rear surface 180d of the cylindrical portion 180c from projecting from the rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A, it is possible to prevent the corner portion of the rear surface 180d from being easily damaged. By making the rear surface 180d flush with the rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A, the gap between the exposed portion 100C and the rear surface 180d is substantially eliminated, so that foreign matter does not enter the game control board case 100A. It is possible to As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting key cylinder 180 from being fraudulent and the game control board 100 from malfunctioning.

  A peripheral wall portion 100D extending rearward is formed at a position corresponding to the setting key cylinder 180 in the rear surface portion 100B of the game control board case 100A. The peripheral wall portion 100D is a rectangular peripheral wall so as to surround the cylindrical portion 180c of the setting key cylinder 180 and the rear end of the base portion 180b. The peripheral wall portion 100D can prevent, for example, wire or the like from entering the inside of the game control board case 100A and illegally contacting the periphery of the cylindrical portion 180c. In addition, it is possible to make it less likely that the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a provided inside the setting key cylinder 180, which will be described later, is switched due to the influence of the illegal magnetism.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, on the game control board 100, a 7-segment display 300 (display means) capable of displaying a set value is provided. The display control of the 7-segment display 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. The 7-segment display 300 is provided not on the effect control board 120 but on the game control board 100 for the following reason. That is, the game control board 100 (the game control microcomputer 101) is an inspection target for a test for confirming proper operation. If the game control board 100 controls the display of the set value, the display of the set value is displayed. This is because reliability can be secured.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment, and includes a total of 32 lighting (light-emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 are provided with eight lighting parts (LED elements) LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, and so on so that they can represent numbers from “0” to “9”. It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Note that the 4-unit 7-segment is a circulated product that is widely distributed in the market, and the use of 4-unit 7-segment (7-segment display 300) makes it possible to configure the display means at low cost.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the set values “1” to “6” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. When the set value is displayed, the lighting portions LB25 to LB32 of the fourth display area 340 emit light in a lighting mode (light emission mode in which light continues to be emitted) so as to represent the number of the setting value. When the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 340, nothing is displayed in the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330.

  Next, a description will be given of a display mode on the 7-segment display 300 when changing the set value, and a display mode on the display means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the board lamp 54). In the present embodiment, in order to change the set value as described above, it is necessary to satisfy three conditions (based on satisfaction of a predetermined shift condition) and shift to the setting change mode. Specifically, the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated to the rotation position 90 degrees from the standby position using the setting key, and the power switch 195 is changed from the OFF operation to the ON operation while the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. Switch. An operation that satisfies these three conditions is hereinafter referred to as a “setting change mode transition operation”. The setting change mode transition operation is generally performed by an employee of a game arcade, and cannot be performed by a player who cannot visually recognize the back side (see FIG. 8) of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), when a setting change mode shift operation is performed to shift to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the fourth display area 340 of the 7 segment display 300 displays The set value (for example, “1”) set before the power was turned on is displayed. That is, the information of the set value set during the previous game (hereinafter, “set value information”) is not erased even when the cutoff state is set. Therefore, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed when the power is turned on, the set value set during the previous game is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the stored set value information.

  Further, when the mode is shifted to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 22B, the setting change image SH indicating the character “setting is being changed” is displayed on the display screen 50 a of the image display device 50. By starting the display of the setting change image SH, it is possible to make an employee of the game arcade (hereinafter, referred to as a “setting changer”) who changes the setting value grasp that the shift to the setting change mode has been correctly performed. It is. Further, the setting-changing image SH is continuously displayed on the display screen 50a until the setting change mode ends. Therefore, the setting changer can grasp the situation in which the setting value can be changed by looking at the setting changing image SH.

  In addition, when the mode shifts to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 22B, a sound saying “setting change is possible” is output from the speaker 620. By the start of the sound “setting change is possible”, the setting changer can be audibly grasped that the setting change mode has been correctly shifted. In addition, the sound “setting change is possible” is repeatedly output until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing when the setting value is changed. Therefore, the setting changer can grasp the situation in which the setting value can be changed as long as he or she continues to hear the voice "Setting change is possible".

  When the mode shifts to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 22B, the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special first light emission mode. By starting the light emission in the first light emission mode, it is possible to make the setting changer know that the mode has been correctly shifted to the setting change mode. The light emission in the first light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 continues until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing when the setting value is changed. Therefore, the setting changer can grasp the situation in which the setting value can be changed as long as the user continuously looks at the light emission of the first light emission mode.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed in the setting change mode, the set value can be changed. Specifically, every time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the set value is increased by one in the order of "1" ⇒ "2" ⇒ "3" ⇒ "4" ⇒ "5" ⇒ "6" It is possible to do. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down while the set value is “6”, the set value returns to “1”.

  Thus, the existing RAM clear switch 191 is used as the operation means for switching the set value, and the exclusive operation means is not newly provided. Conventionally, the RAM clear switch 191 is used only for erasing information stored in the game RAM 104 and the payout RAM 174 when the power is turned on, and is not used except when the power is turned on. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 also serves as an operation unit for switching the set value and an operation unit for erasing storage information in the game RAM 104 or the like, thereby reducing the number of components. It is possible to achieve. In the setting change mode, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the stored information in the gaming RAM 104 or the like is not erased at the timing when the pressing operation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the setting value change mode is entered, for example, when the set value “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display 300, and then the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, the FIG. As shown in the figure, the set value "2" is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. That is, the display of the set value “1” is switched to the display of the set value “2”. Thereby, the setting changer can grasp that the setting value has been switched to “2”.

  When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 overlaps the setting change image SH from above the setting change image SH and changes the set value indicating an upward arrow. The image YG is displayed. The display of the setting value change image YG allows the setting changer to know that the setting value has changed (increased). Note that the set value change image YG is displayed for only a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and then becomes non-display, and only the setting change image SH is displayed again on the display screen 50a.

  Further, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the speaker 620 outputs a sound saying “the setting value has been changed”. By the sound of "the setting value has been changed", it is possible to make the setting change person know that the setting value has been changed. It should be noted that the sound "the setting value has been changed" is output only once, and thereafter, the sound is switched to the sound "the setting can be changed" as described above.

  When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 22C, the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special second light emission mode. By the light emission in the second light emission mode, it is possible to make the setting change person know that the set value has been changed. The light emission in the second light emission mode is executed only for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and thereafter returns to the light emission in the first light emission mode as described above.

  Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down while the set value “2” is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. 22C, as shown in FIG. In the fourth display area 340 of the seg display 300, the set value “3” is displayed. That is, the display of the setting value “2” is switched to the display of the setting value “3”. This allows the setting changer to know that the setting value has been switched to “3”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, a set value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, a sound “set value has been changed” is output from the speaker 620, and a frame lamp is displayed. 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special second light emission mode. Thus, it is possible to make the setting change person know that the setting value has changed again.

  By the way, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down in the setting change mode, the setting change person basically faces the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 8) and looks at the 7-segment display 300. Therefore, it is difficult for the setting change person to grasp the display of the set value change image YG on the display screen 50a and the light emission in the special second light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54. Therefore, the display of the set value change image YG and the light emission in the special second light emission mode indicate that the set value has been changed mainly to the employees of the game hall around the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It makes sense to inform. In this way, the employees of the surrounding amusement arcades can grasp the change of the set value, so that it is possible to grasp that the set value has not been illegally changed.

  Next, a method for determining the set value will be described. In order to determine the set value, it is necessary to rotate the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position using the setting key in the setting change mode. As a result, the setting change mode ends, and the setting value displayed last in the setting change mode is determined. The operation of rotating the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position will be appropriately referred to as “setting confirmation operation”.

  When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), a setting value decision image SK indicating the text “setting value is decided” is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50. . By the display of the set value confirmation image SK, it is possible to make the setting change person or the employees of the surrounding game halls aware that the set value has been decided. Note that the set value confirmed image SK is displayed for a very short time after the setting confirming operation is performed, and then is not displayed.

  When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), a sound saying “the setting value is decided” is output from the speaker 620. By the sound of "the set value is determined", it is possible to make the setting change person or the employees of the surrounding game halls understand that the set value is determined. Note that the sound "set value is determined" is output only once when the setting is determined.

  When the setting confirmation operation is performed, the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special third light emission mode, as shown in FIG. By the light emission in the third light emission mode, it is possible to make the setting change person or the employee of the surrounding game hall know that the setting value has been determined. The light emission in the third light emission mode is executed only for a very short time after the setting confirmation operation is performed, and then ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the setting change mode is completed by performing the setting confirmation operation, the setting value displayed in the lighting mode (changeable mode) on the 7-segment display 300 (for example, as shown in FIG. 3)) disappears. That is, the set value is not displayed (non-display mode). Then, instead of the 7-segment display 300, an initial display (see FIG. 22F) described later is executed. In this way, the setting changer can make the setting value displayed in the lighting mode non-displaying mode, thereby ascertaining the finalization of the setting value. Furthermore, since the set value is not displayed after the set value is determined, it is possible to make the set value hard to be noticed by the surroundings.

  When the set values are determined in this way, as shown in FIG. 22F, as the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 from the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 are provided. (See FIG. 21) lights up. By lighting all the lighting parts LB1 to LB32 in this way, it is possible to clearly show the execution of the initial display to the setting changer who has performed the setting confirmation operation.

  The meaning of the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 is as follows. The 7-segment display 300 displays a set value as described above, and also displays a base as described later. However, the setting value or base displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is based on the assumption that the 7-segment display 300 is functioning normally, and the 7-segment display 300 itself has a failure or a defect. Or, it is not entirely possible that unauthorized modifications have been made.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting change mode ends, the 7-segment display 300 automatically performs the initial display. Thus, the setting changer can grasp that the 7-segment display 300 is functioning normally. That is, it is possible to confirm that the setting value displayed in the setting change mode is a correct value. Further, it is possible to recognize that the base displayed after the initial display will also be displayed correctly. If the mode is not shifted to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 300 immediately after the power is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the setting change mode is configured to end before the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated to the standby position by the setting confirmation operation. Specifically, at the moment when the setting key cylinder 180 starts to move from the rotation position toward the standby position, the setting change mode ends and the set value is determined. Therefore, in the following, the setting value setting timing will be described in detail while explaining the configuration of the setting key cylinder switch 180a provided inside the setting key cylinder 180 and the configuration of the electric circuit around the game control microcomputer 101. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with an input terminal P14 (see FIGS. 24A, 24B, and 24C). The input terminal P14 receives from the signal line E1 a switch signal of either an “H” level (a voltage higher than the upper threshold voltage) or an “L” level (a voltage lower than the lower threshold voltage). I have. When the microcomputer 101 for game control inputs a switch signal (first signal) of "H" level from the signal line E1, it determines that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON, and outputs "L" level from the signal line E1. When the switch signal (second signal) is input, it is determined that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF.

  The signal line E1 is connected to the terminal s1 of the setting key cylinder switch 180a. A ground line E4 extending from the branch portion Q1 toward the ground G in the signal line E1 is provided. A resistor T2 is connected in series to the ground line E4, and the resistance T2 makes it difficult for a current to flow from the signal line E1 to the ground line E4. In this way, while the signal line E1 extending from the input terminal P14 is connected to the setting key cylinder switch 180a, the ground line E4 is connected at the branch portion Q1 between the setting key cylinder switch 180a and the input terminal P14. ing. The resistance T2 is a pull-down resistance. Therefore, in the signal line E1, the level of the switch signal is set to the “L” level unless power of 5 V DC is supplied via the setting key cylinder switch 180a.

  The setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a terminal s2. A power line E2 is connected to the terminal s2, and power of DC 5 V is supplied to the power line E2. Note that in FIG. 23, the symbol Vc means that 5 V DC power is supplied. A resistance T3 is connected in series to the power line E2. The setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a terminal s3. A ground line E3 extending toward the ground G is connected to the terminal s3.

  Here, the setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a switching piece s4. One end of the switching piece s4 is connected to the terminal s1. On the other hand, the other end of the switching piece s4 can be brought into contact with the terminal s2 or the terminal s3 by a rotation operation using a setting key by a setting changer. Thus, when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the standby position, the switching piece s4 is in contact with the terminal s3 (see the solid line in FIG. 23), and when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the rotating position, the switching piece s4 is connected to the terminal s2. They are in contact (see FIG. 24A).

  Next, the setting timing of the set value will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24A is a diagram illustrating a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the rotation position. At this time, the terminals s1 and s2 are in a conductive state, and the DC 5 V power supplied to the power line E2 is supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. As a result, an "H" level switch signal is input from the signal line E1 to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101. Thus, while the switch signal of the “H” level is being input to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101, the setting change mode is set.

  Then, the setting changer rotates the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position toward the standby position by the setting confirmation operation. FIG. 24B is a diagram illustrating a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a at the moment when the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position. As shown in FIG. 24B, when the switching piece s4 moves away from the terminal s2, the terminal s1 and the terminal s2 become non-conductive. Therefore, the DC 5 V power supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. At this time, since the signal line E1 connected to the input terminal P14 is connected to the ground line E4 at the branch portion Q1, the switch signal switches from the “H” level to the “L” level. That is, an “L” level switch signal is input to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the setting change mode ends, and the set value is determined.

  FIG. 24C is a diagram showing a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the standby position. When the setting changer completely rotates the setting key cylinder 180 to the standby position by the setting confirmation operation, the switching piece s4 comes into contact with the terminal s3. At this time, similarly to the above, the DC5V power supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a, so that the switch signal remains at the “L” level.

  As can be understood from the above description, the setting value determination timing is the timing shown in FIG. 24B, and the setting change mode ends as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position. Therefore, immediately after the setting change operation is started, the setting changer hides the setting value (for example, the setting value “3” shown in FIG. 22D) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 in the setting change mode. (See FIG. 22F). In other words, it is possible to make the set value invisible on the 7-segment display 300 before the setting key cylinder 180 has finished rotating to the standby position. In this way, by hiding the set value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 as soon as possible, it is possible to minimize the risk that the determined set value is grasped by the surroundings as much as possible.

  Further, when an employee (setting changer) of a busy game arcade performs a setting confirmation operation before opening of the game arcade, the setting key cylinder 180 may not be correctly rotated to the standby position by careless or unfamiliar operation. However, even if such a situation occurs, the switch signal input to the game control microcomputer 101 switches from the “H” level to the “L” level (see FIGS. 24A and 24B). It is possible to fix the value and hide it. Therefore, even if the setting changer is inadvertent or unfamiliar operation, the setting change mode can be ended and the situation in which the set values are continuously displayed on the 7-segment display 300 can be prevented. .

  On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder 180 is not firmly rotated from the standby position (see FIG. 24C) to the rotation position (FIG. 24A), the switch signal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level. Without switching to the setting change mode. That is, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated halfway from the standby position due to an unfamiliar operation or vibration of the setting changer, the switch signal does not go to the “H” level, so that it is possible to shift to the setting change mode. Can not. In this way, the setting value can be changed only when the setting changer has surely operated the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position, and it is possible to prevent an unintended transition to the setting change mode. is there.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the setting key cylinder 180 is disposed on the left side of the 7-segment display 300. In other words, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 8), the setting key cylinder 180 is disposed on the right side of the 7-segment display 300 when viewed from the setting changer. This is based on the following reasons. That is, most setting changers try to operate the setting key with the right hand, which is the dominant hand, when performing the setting confirmation operation. At this time, if the setting key cylinder 180 is located to the left of the 7-segment display 300 as viewed from the setting changer, the right hand of the setting changer covers the 7-segment display 300, and the setting value immediately before the determination is made. (The setting value immediately before non-display) becomes difficult to see.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when viewed from the setting changer, the setting change cylinder 180 is disposed on the right side of the 7-segment display 300 so that the right hand of the setting changer performing the setting confirmation operation is the 7-segment display. We do not cover 300. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the set value immediately before the non-display is not visible and the set value is not determined.

  Next, the LED driver 350 shown in FIG. 23 will be described. The LED driver 350 is integrated into the 7-segment display 300 and is not necessarily mounted on the game control board 100. In this way, by using the general-purpose 7-segment display 300 in which the LED driver 350 is incorporated, a space for mounting the LED driver on the game control board 100 becomes unnecessary. As a result, it is possible to control the display of the 7-segment display 300 while reducing the burden of design change on the game control board 100.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with a serial data transmission terminal TX3. The LED driver 350 is provided with a serial data receiving terminal RXD. The serial data transmission terminal TX3 and the serial data reception terminal RXD are connected by a serial data line E5. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 can control the driving of the LED driver 350 by transmitting the serial data via the serial data line E5. As a result, the 7-segment display 300 can perform display control of a set value, initial display, and display control of a base described later. In this way, by performing display control by serial communication, it is possible to simplify wiring on the game control board 100 as compared with the case of performing display control by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the burden of design change on the game control board 100.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a damping resistor T4 is connected to the serial data line E5 in series. The noise in the serial data line E5 can be attenuated by the damping resistor T4. The LED driver 350 has an RST terminal. The reset signal line E6 is connected to the RST terminal. The reset signal line E6 is a line to which a reset signal is transmitted from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170, and a capacitor CA5 is connected in parallel to the reset signal line E6. By the capacitor CA5, it is possible to prevent a situation where the reset signal is dropped to the "L" level despite the reset signal being the "H" level due to static electricity or the like.

  Next, a case will be described in which information indicating a set value (hereinafter, referred to as “set value information”) is not stored in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (see FIG. 6) of the game RAM 104 every time the set value is changed in the setting change mode. However, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shipped from the production factory (factory shipment), the set value information storage unit 107 does not store the set value information. That is, no setting value is set.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the power is turned on in a state where no set value is set, the mode can shift to the error mode. Note that, even if no setting value is set, if the operation of shifting to the setting change mode is performed, the mode shifts to the setting change mode instead of the error mode. The error mode is a mode in which a game cannot be played on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is not released unless the power switch 195 is turned off to shut off the power.

  When in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 25A, in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300, the lighting portions LB25, LB28, LB29, LB30, and LB31 (see FIG. 21) indicate “E”. The light is emitted in the error lighting mode so as to represent the character "." By this light emission, it is possible for an employee or the like of the game hall to know that the mode is shifted to the error mode, that is, that the set value is not set. Light emission in the error lighting mode continues until the error mode is canceled.

  When the mode is the error mode, as shown in FIG. 25B, an operation suggestion image SE indicating the characters “The set value has not been set, and perform the setting change mode shift operation” is displayed on the display screen 50a. Is displayed. By displaying the operation suggestion image SE, it is possible for an employee or the like of the game arcade to grasp the situation where the set value must be set. The display of the operation suggestion image SE is continued until the error mode is released.

  In the error mode, a special error sound is output from the speaker 620 as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 25B, the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special error light emission mode. The output of the error sound and the light emission in the error light emission mode allow an employee or the like of the game arcade to know that the mode is shifted to the error mode. Note that the output of the error sound and the light emission in the error light emission mode continue until the error mode is released.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104 is not deleted even when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. Therefore, the setting change mode operation is performed after the factory shipment, and once the set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107, the set value information is not stored in the set value information storage unit 107 after that. Does not occur. Therefore, in this case, there is no transition to the error mode when the power is turned on next time. In short, the transition to the error mode occurs when the setting change mode is not performed when the power is turned on in a state where the setting value has never been set. In this way, even when the RAM clear switch 191 is simply pressed or the power is not turned on (in a shut-off state), unnecessary transition to the error mode is prevented by not erasing the set value information. It is possible to prevent.

8. Display of Base Next, the display of the base will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. In this embodiment, the 7-segment display 300 can display the base. The base is a ratio of the number of prize balls (total prize balls) acquired by the player to the number of launch balls (total number of launch balls) which is the number of game balls fired by the player. By checking the base on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to know that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been improperly modified or has a failure or malfunction.

  In this embodiment, the base is newly calculated every time the total number of shot balls reaches 60,000 shots. Then, the base information (base information) calculated every time the number of shots reaches 60,000 is sequentially stored in the base information storage unit 108 (see FIG. 6) of the gaming RAM 104. However, the information of the base currently being calculated (hereinafter referred to as “current base”) and the base calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60,000 before starting the calculation of the current base (hereinafter “one time”) Information on the base (hereinafter, referred to as "two-time base") calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60000 shots before the one-time base, and The base information storage unit 108 stores the information of the base (hereinafter, referred to as “three previous bases”) calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60000 shots before the previous base. Thus, the 7-segment display 300 based on the current base information, the previous base information, the second previous base information, and the third previous base information stored in the base information storage unit 108. , The current base, the previous base, the previous base, and the previous base may be displayed.

  The timing of starting the display of the base differs depending on whether or not the operation has shifted to the setting change mode, that is, whether or not the operation to shift to the setting change mode has been performed. When the setting change mode shift operation is performed, the mode shifts to the setting change mode after the power is turned on as described above. In this case, after the setting change mode ends and the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 300, the display of the base is started. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without performing the setting change mode operation, the 7-segment display 300 performs the initial display immediately after the power is turned on, and then starts displaying the base. In any case, the point that the display of the base is started after the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 remains unchanged.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, when the initial display is started on the 7-segment display 300, the initial display is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Then, with the end of the initial display, the display of the current base is started as shown in FIG. When the current base is displayed here, the current base (for example, “36”) is displayed in two digits (% display) in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. . Then, in the first display region 310 and the second display region 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting mode (a mode in which light continues to be emitted) so as to indicate “bL.”. That is, if the light emission in the lighting mode of “bL.” Is viewed, it means that the base is currently displayed.

  The display of the current base shown in FIG. 26 (B) is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Thereafter, at the end of the display of the current base, if the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108, the display of the previous base is started as shown in FIG. Here, when the previous base is displayed, the previous base (for example, “37”) is displayed in two digits on the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. . Then, in the first display region 310 and the second display region 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b1.”. That is, if the light emission of the lighting mode of “b1.” Is seen, it means that the previous base is displayed.

  The one-time-based display shown in FIG. 26C is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Thereafter, at the end of the display of the previous base, if the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108, the display of the previous base is started as shown in FIG. You. Here, when the base twice before is displayed, the base twice before (for example, “35”) is displayed in two digits on the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. . Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b2.”. That is, looking at the light emission in the lighting mode of “b2.” Means that the previous base is displayed twice.

  The two-time-based display shown in FIG. 26D is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the information of the three-time base is stored in the base information storage unit 108 with the end of the display of the two-time base, the display of the three-time base is displayed as shown in FIG. Be started. Here, when the base three times before is displayed, the base three times before (for example, “38”) is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. . Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b3.”. That is, if the light emission in the lighting mode of “b3.” Is viewed, it means that the base three times before is displayed.

  The three-time-based display shown in FIG. 26D is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Thereafter, with the end of the display of the base three times before, the display of the current base is started again as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at every predetermined specific time, the current base display shown in FIG. 26B, the one-time base display shown in FIG. 26C, and the two-time base display shown in FIG. The display and the display of the base three times before shown in FIG. 26 (E) are repeatedly executed. Note that the current base, the previous base, the previous base, and the previous base are displayed in units of 1%, but may be displayed in units of 5%, for example, and may be changed as appropriate. It is possible.

  By the way, FIG. 26C shows a case where the previous base is displayed when the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108. On the other hand, when the information of the previous base is not stored in the base information storage unit 108, the display shown in FIG. 27C is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 27C, in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300, the lighted portions LB23 and LB31 (see FIG. 21) are indicated as "-". It emits light in a lighting mode. Then, in the first display region 310 and the second display region 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner (a manner in which light emission and light emission are repeated) as indicated by "b1." In this manner, the light emission in the blinking mode of “b1.” And the display of “−−” indicate that the base one time before cannot be displayed yet.

  Similarly, when the information of the base twice before is not stored in the base information storage unit 108, the third display area 330 and the fourth display area of the 7-segment display 300 are displayed as shown in FIG. In the area 340, the lighting portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “−−”. In the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner as indicated by “b2.”. In this manner, the light emission in the blinking mode of “b2.” And the display of “−−−” indicate that the base twice before cannot be displayed yet.

  When the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the base three times before, as shown in FIG. 27E, the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 , Light-up portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in a light-up manner as indicated by “−−”. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner as indicated by “b3.”. In this manner, the light emission in the blinking mode of “b3.” And the display of “−−” indicate that the base three times before cannot be displayed yet.

9. Control Operation of Pachinko Machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 38, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  [Main Control Main Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed. Subsequent to the power-on processing (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing is executed (S003). In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When the random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main-side timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a period of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters for the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are used. The process of updating the value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Power-On Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the power-on processing (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets permission for access to the game RAM 104 (S010). Thereby, writing and reading of information to and from the gaming RAM 104 become possible. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (the pressing operation has been performed) and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S011). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change mode transition operation has been executed. If the setting change mode transition operation has been executed (YES in S011), the flow advances to step S013 via a setting change mode process (S012) described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S011 that the setting change mode transition operation has not been executed (NO in S011), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (S016). ). If the set value information is not stored (NO in S016), it means that no set value has been set yet, and the process proceeds to error mode processing (S021) described later. On the other hand, if the set value information is stored (YES in S016), it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (S017). In short, the process of step S017 is a process of determining whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed, although the mode does not shift to the setting change mode. If the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (YES in S017), the process proceeds to step S013.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 is not ON (NO in S017), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S018). In short, the process of step S018 is a process of determining whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in a rotating state, although the mode does not shift to the setting change mode. If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S018), a setting value confirmation mode process described later is executed (S019), and the process proceeds to step S020. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S018), it means that the RAM clear switch 191 has not been pressed and the setting key cylinder 180 has not been rotated when the power is turned on. In this case, the process proceeds to step S020 without executing the setting confirmation mode process of step S019. Upon proceeding to step S020, a power interruption recovery process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step S022.

  In step S013, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is cleared (S013). However, at this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 and the information on the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of shot balls, information on the total number of prize balls, The information of the previous base, the information of the previous base, and the information of the previous base are not cleared.

  In this way, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the game can be restarted with the set value set before the power failure because the set value information is not cleared. That is, it is possible to play a game without shifting to the setting change mode and setting a set value each time the power is turned on. Also, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the information related to the base is not cleared. The base can be displayed three times before.

  After step S013, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the work area of the game RAM 104 (S014). In this initialization process, the initialization information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the storage content of the gaming RAM 104 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S015), and the process proceeds to step S022. In step S022, as other power-on processing, for example, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed, and this processing ends.

  [Setting Change Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the setting change mode processing (S012), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets a setting for notifying the effect control board 120 of the transition to the setting change mode. A mode transition command is transmitted (S030). Then, it is determined whether the set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (S031). If the set value information is stored (YES in S031), the set value is set before the power failure, so the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the set value information (S032) (FIG. 22 (B)). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for displaying a set value to the LED driver 350 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23). Thus, immediately after performing the setting change mode shift operation, the setting changer can grasp the setting value set before the power interruption on the 7-segment display 300. After step S032, a setting value designation command for notifying the current setting value information (setting value information) to the effect control board 120 is transmitted (S033), and the process proceeds to step S034. On the other hand, if the setting value information is not stored in step S031 (NO in S031), the process skips steps S032 and S033 and proceeds to step S034.

  In step S034, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 191 is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed in the setting change mode. If it is ON (YES in S034), the new set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 to advance the set value by one (S035). When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the set value is “6”, set value information indicating that the set value is “1” is stored. Subsequently, the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the new set value information (see FIGS. 22C and 22D). This allows the setting changer to know that the set value has been raised.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a setting value change command for notifying that the setting value has been changed to the effect control board 120 (S037), and sets the setting value that has been moved up by one. A set value designation command for notifying information (set value information) is transmitted (S038), and the process proceeds to step S039. In step S039, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch is off. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation operation has been performed. If it is not OFF (NO in S039), it is not the timing to end the setting change mode yet, so the flow returns to step S034. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S039), a setting mode end command for notifying the end of the setting change mode is transmitted to effect control board 120 (S040). Then, the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is set to a non-display mode (S041), and the process proceeds to the above-described step S013 (see FIG. 29). In this way, as soon as the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off, the set value is not visible on the 7-segment display 300, and it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the set value fixed around. Since the processing after step S013 has been described above, the description is omitted.

  [Setting Value Confirmation Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 31, in the setting value confirmation mode processing (S019), the game control microcomputer 101 first displays the set values on the 7-segment display 300 based on the set value information ( S050). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the display of the set value on the 7-segment display 300 was started. If it has not elapsed (NO in S051), the process of step S051 is repeated, and the display of the set value on the 7-segment display 300 continues. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S051), the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is set to a non-display mode (S052), and a later-described step S020 (see the processing at the time of power failure recovery in FIG. 32) Proceed to). As described above, in the set value confirmation mode process (S019), unlike the above-described setting change mode process (S012), the set value is not changed and the current set value is simply displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Only.

  [Power-off recovery processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the power-off recovery processing (S020), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S060). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 38) described later. If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S060), there is a possibility that the power is not normally shut off, so the process proceeds to step S065.

  On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S060), the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 is calculated (S061), and the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 stored (stored) at the time of power interruption ( It is determined whether or not they match with the step S161 in FIG. 38) (S062). If these checksum values do not match (NO in S062), it is determined that the storage content of the gaming RAM 104 is abnormal, and the flow proceeds to step S065. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S062), it is determined that the storage content of the gaming RAM 104 is normal, and the flow advances to step S063.

  In step S063, setting and management of a work area of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of power recovery are performed. In this setting process, the power recovery time information is read from the gaming ROM 103, and the power recovery time information is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S064), and proceeds to the above-described step S022 (see FIG. 29). Since the processing after step S022 has been described above, the description is omitted.

  On the other hand, in step S065, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is cleared. At this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 and the information on the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of shot balls, information on the total number of prize balls, The information of the previous base, the information of the second previous base, and the information of the third previous base are not cleared. However, when the process proceeds to step S065, there is a possibility that the power is not normally shut down, or a case where the checksum values do not match and the storage contents of the gaming RAM 104 may be abnormal. . Therefore, instead of the processing in step S065, the setting value information and the information relating to the base may be cleared. In this case, after clearing the set value information, the set value information indicating, for example, “1” as the initial set value may be newly stored in the set value information storage unit 107. In the process of step S065, if the power-off flag set in the gaming RAM 104 is on, the power-off flag is turned off.

  After step S065, the work area of the gaming RAM 104 is initialized (S066). In this initialization process, the initialization information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the storage content of the game RAM 104 to the effect control board 120 (S067), and the above-described step S022 (see FIG. 29). Proceed to).

  [Error Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the error mode processing (S021), the game control microcomputer 101 first displays “E” (see FIG. 25) in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. An error display process for indicating a character is executed (S080). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for indicating the character “E” to the LED driver 350 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23). As a result, in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300, light is emitted in an error lighting mode so as to represent the character “E”. Thus, by displaying the character “E” on the 7-segment display 300 to the employees and the like of the game arcade, it is possible to grasp the shift to the error mode.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command for notifying the transition to the error mode to the effect control board 120 (S081). Thereafter, the loop processing is performed without returning to the power-on processing (S001, see FIG. 29). Thus, when shifting to the error mode, the error mode continues until the power is turned off. Therefore, the game cannot be started unless the set value is set by shifting to the setting change mode at the next power-on.

  [Main Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 34 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining a type of a jackpot, a reach random number for determining whether or not to be in a reach state in the effect symbol fluctuation effect, and a variation pattern. The random number updating process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number, the ordinary symbol random number (per-random number) used for the ordinary symbol lottery, and the like is performed (S101). Note that at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, there is no need for software to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an input process (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, large winning opening sensor 14a, general winning opening sensor 10a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are used. Then, the detection signal detected by the discharge port sensor 18a (see FIG. 6) is read, and a prize ball command for paying out a prize ball according to the type of the winning port is set in an output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. The set winning ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting port sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting port sensor 11a or the second starting port sensor 12a, it is determined that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the starting ports where the winning detection is made. A random number such as a jackpot random number (a jackpot random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 15A)) is acquired as a condition. If passage detection is performed by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 15B) is obtained on condition that the number of ordinary symbol reservations is less than four.

  In the special operation process (S104), the random number such as the jackpot random number acquired in the starting port sensor detection process (S103) is converted into a jackpot determination table based on the set value indicated by the set value information (see FIGS. 16A to 16F). ), A hit type determination table (see FIG. 14), a reach determination table (see FIG. 17A), and a special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 18). It should be noted that the jackpot determination processing for determining whether or not a jackpot has been determined using the jackpot determination tables shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F corresponds to “determination processing performed based on entry into a ball entrance”. Then, a special symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) to show the result of the jackpot lottery. When displaying the special symbol, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Then, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot has been won, a jackpot game in which the jackpot opening 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and opening number, see FIG. 14) according to the type of jackpot. (Special game). In executing the jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is set in an output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In the special operation process (S104), if no random number such as a jackpot random number is stored, a customer waiting standby command for causing the effect control microcomputer 121 to execute the customer waiting effect is set.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start-up opening sensor detection process (S103) and the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 17B) are used for the determination and the normal symbol variation pattern selection table. Using (see FIG. 17C), the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol according to the game state is selected. Then, a normal symbol display (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result of the ordinary figure lottery is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol has been won, an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 19) according to the gaming state. Do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the commands and the like set in the above-described processes to the effect control board 120 and the like (S106). Then, a base calculation process (S107), a base display process (S108), and a power-off monitoring process (S109), which will be described later, are executed, and the process ends.

  [Base Calculation Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the base calculation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes a shooting ball count process (S110). In the firing ball count process (S110), the value of the firing ball counter provided in the game RAM 104 is increased based on the detection signal from the outlet sensor 18a. Next, a total prize ball count process is executed (S111). In the total prize ball count processing (S111), based on detection signals from the first starting port sensor 11a, the second starting port sensor 12a, the special winning port sensor 14a, and the general winning port sensor 10a, the game is provided in the game RAM 104. The value of the total prize ball number counter is increased by a value corresponding to the number of prize balls. Subsequently, the current base calculation processing is executed (S112). In the current base calculation processing (S112), the current base (%) is calculated by dividing the value of the total winning ball counter by the value of the firing ball counter and multiplying the value by 100. The calculated current base information (current base information) is stored in the base information storage unit 108.

  After step S112, it is determined whether or not the number of shot balls has reached 60,000 shots, that is, whether or not the value of the shot ball number counter is equal to or greater than 60000 (S113). If the number of shots has not reached 60,000 (NO in S113), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the number of shots has reached 60,000 (YES in S113), the base information stored in the base information storage unit 108 is shifted and stored (S114).

  Specifically, if the information of the third previous base (third previous base information) is stored, the third previous base information is cleared. Also, if there is information of the base twice before (base information twice), the base information twice before is stored as base information three times before. Also, if there is storage of the information of the previous base (the previous base information), the previous base information is stored as the previous base information twice. The current base information (current base information) is stored as previous base information.

  After step S114, the value of the launch ball counter is cleared (S115), and the value of the total prize ball counter is cleared (S116), followed by terminating the present process. Thus, every time the number of fired balls reaches 60,000, the number of fired balls and the total number of prize balls are reset, and the current base calculation is performed.

  [Base Performance Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the base display processing (S108), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the initial display end flag is ON (S120). The initial display flag is a flag indicating that the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 has been completed. If the initial display end flag is not ON (NO in S120), the 7-segment display 300 executes an initial display process for executing the initial display (S121). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for lighting all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 of the 7-segment display 300 to the LED driver 350 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23). . By performing the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. 22 (F), it is confirmed that the 7-segment display 300 itself has not been broken down, malfunctioned, or improperly modified. It is possible.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether a specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 (S122). If the time has not elapsed (NO in S122), this processing ends to continue the initial display on the 7-segment display 300. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S122), it is time to end the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, and the current base display flag is turned ON (S123). The current base display flag is a flag indicating that the 7-segment display 300 displays the current base. After step S123, the initial display end flag is set to ON (S124), and the process ends.

  If the initial display flag is ON in step S120 (YES in S120), the process proceeds to step S125, and it is determined whether the base display flag is currently ON (S125). If the current base display flag is ON (YES in S125), a current base display process for displaying the current base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S126). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays “bL.” In the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23), and displays the third display. The serial data for displaying the current base in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this way, as shown in FIG. 26B, the current base can be grasped on the 7-segment display 300, and it is confirmed whether or not the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has failed, malfunctioned, or has been improperly modified. It is possible.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the display of the current base on the 7-segment display 300 (S127). If the elapsed time has not elapsed (NO in S127), the present process is terminated in order to continue displaying the current base on the 7-segment display 300. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S127), it is time to end the display of the current base on the 7-segment display 300, and the previous base display flag is turned ON once (S128). The immediately preceding base display flag is a flag indicating that it is the display timing of the immediately preceding base. After step S128, the current base display flag is turned off (S129), and the process ends.

  If the current base display flag is not ON at step S125 (NO at S125), the process proceeds to step S130 shown in FIG. 37, and it is determined whether the previous base display flag is ON. If the previous base display flag is ON (YES in S130), subsequently, it is determined whether the base information storage unit 108 stores the previous base information (S131). If there is a memory (YES in S131), the previous base display processing for displaying the previous base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S132). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays “b1.” In the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23), and displays the third display. The serial data for displaying the previous base once in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this manner, the 7-segment display 300 can grasp not only the current base but also the base one time before as shown in FIG. 26 (C), and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a failure, a malfunction, or an illegal modification. It is possible to more accurately determine whether or not the operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that the previous base information is not stored (NO in S131), the previous base non-display processing is executed (S134). In the one-time base non-display processing (S134), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23) to blink "b1" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 in a blinking manner. . "Is displayed, and serial data for displaying“ −− ”in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the 7-segment display 300 cannot yet grasp the previous base.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether a specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous base display process (S132) or the previous base non-display process (S134) (S135). ). If the elapsed time has not elapsed (NO in S135), the present process is ended to continue the immediately preceding base display process (S132) or the immediately preceding base non-display process (S134). On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S135), the base display flag two times before is turned ON (S136). The second previous base display flag is a flag indicating that it is the second previous base display timing. After step S136, the previous base display flag is turned off (S137), and this processing ends.

  If the previous base display flag is not ON in step S130 (NO in S130), the process proceeds to step S138, and it is determined whether the previous base display flag is ON. If the second previous base display flag is ON (YES in S138), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second previous base information is stored in the base information storage unit 108 (S139). If there is a memory (YES in S139), a two-time previous base display process for displaying the two-time previous base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S140). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays “b2.” In the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23), and displays the third display. The serial data for displaying the previous base twice in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this way, the 7-segment display 300 can grasp not only the current base and the previous base but also the previous base as shown in FIG. 26 (D). Alternatively, it is possible to more accurately determine whether or not unauthorized modification has been performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S139 that the preceding base information is not stored (NO in S139), the preceding base non-display processing is executed (S141). In this two-time previous base non-display processing (S141), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23) to display "b2" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 in a blinking manner. . "Is displayed, and serial data for displaying“ −− ”in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27D, the 7-segment display 300 cannot yet grasp the base two times before.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the second previous base display process (S140) or the second previous base non-display process (S141) (S142). ). If the elapsed time has not elapsed (NO in S142), the present process is terminated in order to continue the two-time previous base display process (S140) or the two-time previous base non-display process (S141). On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S142), the base display flag three times before is turned ON (S143). The third previous base display flag is a flag indicating that the display timing of the third previous base has come. After step S143, the previous base display flag is turned off twice (S144), and the process ends.

  If the second previous base display flag is not ON in step S138 (NO in S138), the process proceeds to step S145, and it is determined whether the third previous base display flag is ON. In step S145, it is practically not determined that the three-time previous base display flag is not ON. That is, when the process proceeds to step S145, the base display flag for three times before is ON, so that the process always proceeds to step S146. In step S146, it is determined whether or not the base information storage unit 108 has stored the base information three times before. If there is a memory (YES in S146), a three-times preceding base display process for displaying the three-times preceding base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S147). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays “b3.” In the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23), and displays the third display. The serial data for displaying the previous base three times in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this way, the 7-segment display 300 can grasp not only the current base, the previous base, and the previous base but also the base three times as shown in FIG. 26E, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is possible to more accurately determine whether a failure or malfunction has occurred or an unauthorized modification has been made.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S146 that there is no storage of the base information three times before (NO in S146), the base non-display processing for three times is executed (S148). In the base non-display processing three times before (S148), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 23) to display “b3” in a blinking manner in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320. . "Is displayed, and serial data for displaying“ −− ”in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), it is still not possible to grasp the base three times before with the 7-segment display 300.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the three-time previous base display process (S147) or the three-time previous base non-display process (S147) (S149). ). If the elapsed time has not elapsed (NO in S149), the present process is ended in order to continue the base display process three times before (S147) or the base non-display process three times before (S148). On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S149), the current base display flag is turned ON (S150). Thus, in the next base display processing (S108), the display of the current base is started on the 7-segment display 300. After step S150, the base display flag is turned off three times before (S151), and the process ends.

  [Power-Off Monitoring Process] In the power-off monitoring process (S109), as shown in FIG. 38, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S160). If (NO in S160), this process ends. The power-off signal is a signal output from the power supply unit 190 when the voltage of the monitored power supply (for example, DC 24 V) is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 25 ms). If a power-off signal is input (YES in S160), a checksum is calculated and stored in the gaming RAM 104 (S161), and a power-off flag is turned on (S162). Then, prohibition of access to the game RAM 104 is set (S163). Thus, writing and reading of information to and from the gaming RAM 104 become impossible. Thereafter, the loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 34).

  In parallel with the processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described.

  [Sub-Control Main Processing] The production control microcomputer 121 provided on the production control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag (the flag that is turned on at the time of power-off) is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S1001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the effect RAM 124 After initialization (S1002), the process proceeds to step S1003.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S1001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned on due to the power interruption but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether a notification command has been received (S1011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S1011), the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is cleared (S1002), and the process proceeds to step S1003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1003 without clearing the effect RAM 124.

  In step S1003, other initial settings are performed. In other initial settings, for example, setting of the effect CPU 122, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. If the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

  In step S1004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S1005). In the random number seed update process (S1005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for effect determination is a random number for effect design determination for determining an effect symbol, a random number for variable effect pattern determination for determining a variable effect pattern, and a random number for announcement effect determination for determining various announcement effects. Etc. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the game control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the game control board 100 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S1005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S1006). In the command transmission process (S1006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (such as a variable effect, an opening effect, a jackpot effect including a round effect and an ending effect) using the image display device 50 in accordance with the command. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently allows an interrupt (S1007). Thereafter, steps S1004 to S1007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S1008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S1009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S1008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. Are executed prior to other interrupt processing (S1009, S1010). As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception interruption process (S1008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1101).

  [1 ms timer interrupt processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S1009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), first, an input process is performed (S1201). In the input process (S1201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process is performed (S1202). In the lamp data output process (S1202), the set lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54) is transmitted to the sub-drive board so that the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. 162. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 controls the light emission of the frame lamps 212 and the panel lamps 54 so that the frame lamps 212 and the panel lamps 54 are in a special first light emission mode (FIGS. 22B and 22E). )), A special second light emission mode (see FIGS. 22 (C) and (D)), a special third light emission mode (see FIG. 22 (F)), and a special error light emission mode (see FIG. 25 (D)). To emit light.

  Next, a drive control process (S1203) is performed. In the drive control processing (S1203), drive data is created or output so as to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the panel movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, a watchdog timer process (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

  [10 ms timer interrupt processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010), first, a reception command analysis processing described later is performed (S1301). Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 is performed (S1302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch status acquisition process (S1302) is performed (S1303).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates audio data (control data for outputting audio from the speaker 620) and executes audio control processing for outputting audio data to the image control board 140 (S1304). As a result of this voice control processing (S1304), as described later, a voice of "setting can be changed" (see FIGS. 22B and 22E) and a voice of "setting value has been changed" (FIG. 22C ) (D)), a voice saying “the set value has been determined” and a special error sound (see FIG. 25B) are output from the speaker 620. After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs other processes such as creating ramp data and updating various effect determination random numbers (S1305), and ends the process.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis processing (S1301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1401). If it has been received, a variable effect start process described later is performed (S1402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1403), and if so, performs a fluctuation effect end process (S1404). In the fluctuation effect end processing (S1404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and a fluctuation effect end command for terminating the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S1406). In the opening effect selection process (S1406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting an opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1407), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S1408). In the round effect selection processing (S1408), the round designation command is analyzed, and a pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S1410). In the ending effect selection process (S1410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting value designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1411), and if so, performs a setting value flag change process (S1412). In the set value flag change process (S1412), the set value flag 125 of the effect RAM 124 is set based on the set value information included in the set value designation command. For example, if the setting value designation command includes the information of the setting value “1”, the setting value flag 125 is set to “1”. Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the set value at the present time, and can execute a suggestion effect indicating the set value by the effect means such as the image display device 50. When the effect RAM 124 is initialized in step S1002 (see FIG. 39), the contents of the set value flag 125 are deleted.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting mode transition command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1413), and if so, performs a setting mode transition effect process (S1414). In the setting mode transition effect process (S1414), a setting mode transition effect command for displaying the setting change image SH shown in FIG. 22B is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Thereby, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the setting mode transition effect command displays the setting change image SH on the display screen 50a.

  In the setting mode transition effect processing (S1414), sound data for outputting a sound “setting change is possible” (see FIG. 22B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the audio data causes the speaker 620 to output an audio message “Settings can be changed”. In the setting mode transition effect processing (S1414), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special first light emission mode (see FIG. 22B) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Set to. Accordingly, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in the special first light emission mode. As described above, the display of the setting change image SH, the sound of "setting change is possible", and the light emission in the special first light emission mode allow the setting changer to enter the setting change mode and arbitrarily set It is possible to let the user know that the value can be changed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a set value change command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1415), and if so, performs a set value change effect process (S1416). In the set value change effect process (S1416), a set value change effect command for displaying the set value change image YG shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the setting value change effect command displays the setting value change image YG on the display screen 50a so as to overlap (in a layered manner) on the setting change image SH.

  In the setting value change effect processing (S1416), the sound data for outputting the sound “set value has been changed” (see FIG. 22C or FIG. Is set in the storage area. As a result, the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the audio data causes the speaker 620 to output an audio message “Setting value has been changed”. In the setting value change effect processing (S1416), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special second light emission mode (see FIG. 22C or 22D) is used for the effect. It is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124. Accordingly, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in the special second light emission mode. As described above, the display of the setting value change image YG, the sound indicating that the setting value has been changed, and the light emission in the special second light emission mode allow not only the setting changer but also the employees of the surrounding amusement arcades. It is also possible for a member to grasp the situation where the set value has been changed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a setting mode end command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1417), and if so, performs a setting mode end effecting process (S1418). In the setting mode end effect processing (S1418), a set value fixing effect command for displaying the set value fixed image SK shown in FIG. 22 (F) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the set value determination effect command changes the display of the setting change image SH shown in FIG. 22E on the display screen 50a to the setting shown in FIG. The display is switched to the display of the value determined image SK.

  In the setting mode end effect processing (S1418), the sound data for outputting the sound "the set value has been determined" (see FIG. 22 (F)) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the audio data causes the speaker 620 to output an audio saying “the set value has been determined”. In the setting mode end effect processing (S1418), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special third light emission mode (see FIG. 22F) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Set to. Accordingly, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in the special third light emission mode. As described above, the display of the set value finalized image SK, the sound of “the set value is finalized”, and the light emission in the special third light emission mode enable not only the setting changer but also the employees of the surrounding game halls. In addition, it is possible to grasp the situation where the set value is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an error command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1419), and if so, performs an error mode notification process (S1420). In the error mode notification process (S1420), an operation suggestion effect command for displaying the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 25B is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Accordingly, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the operation suggestion effect command displays the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 25B on the display screen 50a.

  In the error mode notification process (S1420), audio data for outputting a special error sound (see FIG. 25B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Thereby, the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the audio data causes the speaker 620 to output a special error sound. In the error mode notification process (S1420), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special error light emission mode (see FIG. 25B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. I do. Accordingly, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a special error light emission mode. As described above, the display of the operation suggestion image SE, the special error sound, and the light emission in the special error light emission mode cause the employee of the game arcade to shift to the error mode, that is, the set value is set. It is possible to let them know that they are not.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, as another process (S1421), a process based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, a process for performing an effect associated with a change display of a normal symbol). Then, the reception command analysis processing (S1301) ends.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S1402), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes a variation start command (S1501). The change start command includes information on a change pattern (see FIG. 18) and information on special figure stop symbol data based on a jackpot determination or the like. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects an effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S1502). Then, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, a fluctuation effect pattern that is the content of the fluctuation effect is selected (S1503). Once the fluctuation effect pattern is determined, the time of the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation display mode of the effect pattern, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the suggestion effect indicating the set value, the content of the suggestion effect, the SW effect (effect button effect) ), The details of the SW effect, the development configuration of the effect, the type of the background of the effect design, and the like, the details of the variable effect are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a notice effect effect selection process (S1504). As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect are determined. Next, a drive data setting process for setting drive data according to the selected variation effect pattern is executed (S1505).

  After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1506), and The effect start processing (S1402) ends. When the variable effect start command set in step S1506 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays the image on the image display device 50. A fluctuation effect is performed on the screen 50a.

10. Effects of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), both the transition to the setting change mode and the finalization of the set value (end of the setting change mode) are set. The operation on the key cylinder 180 is a condition. Therefore, it is possible to determine the set value without newly providing a dedicated operation means for determining the set value. In other words, by using the operation key for starting the setting change mode and the operation means for ending the setting change mode by the setting key cylinder 180, the number of parts can be reduced, and the operation method can be improved. It is possible to avoid complexity.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when shifting to the setting change mode, it is necessary to rotate the setting key cylinder 180 sufficiently to the rotation position. This makes it possible to prevent an unintended transition to the setting change mode. On the other hand, when ending the setting change mode, when a certain set value is selected (for example, see FIG. 22D), the setting key cylinder 180 is completely returned from the rotation position to the standby position. Then, the set value is determined. Therefore, it is possible to settle the set value as soon as possible. Also, even if the setting changer does not completely return the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position due to carelessness or inexperience, the set value can be determined, so it is possible to cope with the carelessness or inexperience of the setting changer. It is possible.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the setting key cylinder 180 is not sufficiently rotated to the rotation position, the mode does not shift to the setting change mode, and the setting key cylinder 180 is returned from the rotation position to the standby position. As shown in FIG. 23, an electric circuit whose set value is immediately determined can be easily realized by the power line E2, the signal line E1, the setting key cylinder switch 180a, and the ground line E4.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the set value is determined (when the setting change mode ends), the display screen 50a changes from the state shown in FIG. 22 (E) to the state shown in FIG. The display is switched from the state in which the setting change image SH is displayed to the display of the set value finalized image SK. In addition, from the situation where the sound “setting change is possible” is repeatedly output from the speaker 620, the sound “setting value is determined” is output. Further, the state where the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 continue to emit light in the special second light emission mode is switched to light emission in the special third light emission mode. By the above-described change of the effect mode, the setting changer can grasp that the setting value is correctly determined even before the setting key cylinder 180 completely returns to the standby position.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the set value is determined, an initial display indicating that the 7-segment display 300 is normal is executed as shown in FIG. With this initial display, it is possible to confirm that the displayed set value is correct.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed only when the setting change mode shifting operation is performed when the power is turned on. Therefore, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated during the change display of the special symbol (during game), it is impossible to shift to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player or the like from illegally shifting to the setting change mode during the game and determining the set value.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode based on the fact that the setting key cylinder 180 has been rotated to the rotation position and the power switch 195 is switched from the cut-off state to the turned-on state. Therefore, only the employees of the game arcade where the power switch 195 can be operated can shift to the setting change mode and determine the setting value.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B to FIG. Values can be changed. When the set value is determined, the set value in the lighting mode is changed to the non-display mode (not displayed) as shown in FIG. In this way, it is possible to grasp the determination of the set value by changing the display mode of the set value. Then, by making the set value invisible after the set value is determined, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the risk of the set value being settled around.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the base is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIGS. Therefore, by looking at the base displayed on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to easily determine whether or not it is the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that can give the player an excessive benefit or disadvantage. Further, the 7-segment display 300 can also display set values as shown in FIGS. In this way, the number of components can be reduced by using both the display unit for displaying the set value and the display unit for displaying the base.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform both the display of the set value and the display of the base on the 7-segment display 300 at the same time, but performs only one of them. . This makes it possible to prevent the processing load on the game control microcomputer 101 from becoming too large.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the setting change mode ends (when the set value is determined), the 7-segment display 300 goes through the initial display shown in FIG. The bases shown in (C), (D) and (E) (current base, previous base, previous base, previous base, and previous base) are displayed. For this reason, it is possible for an employee of the game hall or the like who has seen the initial display to recognize on the 7-segment display 300 that not only the display of the set value but also the display of the base is correctly performed.

11. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example will be described. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (B), (C), and (D), the set value may be directly displayed on the 7-segment display 300, while the display screen 50a and the speaker 620 of the image display device 50 are displayed. The set value was not directly used. On the other hand, as in a modification shown in FIG. 45, the setting value may be directly indicated using the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 and the speaker 620.

  That is, when the setting change mode shift operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 45B, the set value (for example, “ 1) is displayed, and an initial setting value image YG1 indicating the setting value (for example, “1”) is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 from above the setting change image SH. The initial setting value image YG1 allows the setting changer and the employees of the surrounding game arcades to more easily understand the setting values that were set before the power was turned on. In this modified example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the set value designation command in step S033 shown in FIG. 30, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the set value designation command, based on the initial set value. What is necessary is just to perform the display control of the image YG1.

  Thereafter, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, the set value “2” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. On the display screen 50a of 50, a changed set value image YG2 indicating the set value “2” is displayed from above the setting changing image SH. Also, at this time, a sound saying “the set value has been changed to“ 2 ”” is output from the speaker 620. The display of the changed set value image YG2 and the sound from the speaker 620 make it possible for the setting change person and the employees of the surrounding game arcades to grasp the changed set values in a more easily understood manner. In this modification, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the set value designation command in step S037 shown in FIG. 30, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the set value designation command to change the set value. The display control of the image YG2 and the voice control of "the set value has been changed to" 2 "" may be executed.

  Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), a change setting value image YG3 indicating the setting value “3” is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the speaker 620 will output a sound saying "the setting value has been changed to" 3 "". In addition to the notification of the setting value changing from "2" to "3", FIG. This is the same as the case shown.

  After that, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the 7-segment display 300 performs the initial display from the state shown in FIG. 45 (E) as shown in FIG. Displays a set value confirmation notification image SL indicating the text “The set value has been decided to“ 3 ””. Also, at this time, a sound saying “the set value has been determined to“ 3 ”” is output from the speaker 620. The display of the set value confirmation notification image SL and the sound from the speaker 620 make it possible for the setting change person and the employees of the surrounding amusement arcades to grasp the set values that have been decided more easily. In this modification, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a setting mode end command in step S040 shown in FIG. 30, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the setting mode end command to determine the set value. What is necessary is just to perform the display control of the notification image SL, and the voice control of "the set value has been determined to" 3 "".

  As described above, the modification shown in FIG. 45 has an advantage that the set value set before turning on the power, the changed set value, and the confirmed set value can be easily grasped. On the other hand, there is a demerit that there is a high risk that the set value is grasped by other than the employees of the game arcade. Note that a set value set before the power is turned on, a changed set value, and a confirmed set value may be notified using light emitting means such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54.

  In the above embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the setting value displayed in the lighting mode (changeable mode) on the 7-segment display 300 becomes a non-display mode as shown in FIG. Instead, the initial display is executed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as in the modification shown in FIG. 46, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the setting value displayed in the lighting mode may be changed to a display mode other than the non-display mode.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 46A, in the setting change mode, it is assumed that a set value indicating, for example, “3” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 in a lighting mode. When the setting confirmation operation is performed at this time, as shown in FIG. 46B, the setting value indicating “3” flashes in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 (light emission and light emission are repeated). The light emission may be performed in the mode). As a result, it is possible for the setting changer to more clearly indicate which setting value has been determined. Then, after the set value is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in a blinking manner, as shown in FIG. It may be executed. In the modification shown in FIG. 46, the display mode of the set value indicated during the setting change mode is set to the lighting mode, and the display mode of the set value indicated when the setting confirmation operation is performed is set to the blink mode. The display mode is an example and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 does not display the base when displaying the set value and does not display the set value when displaying the base on the 7-segment display 300. However, as in the modification shown in FIG. 47, in the 7-segment display 300, the base is displayed in, for example, the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, and the set value is displayed in, for example, the fourth display area 340. You may do it. In this case, the employees of the game hall can grasp both the set value and the base at the same time. Note that which display area of the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 displays the set value or the base can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the set value and the base can be displayed on one 7-segment display 300. On the other hand, a display unit for displaying the set value and a display unit for displaying the base may be separately provided as in a modification shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 48A, the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the first display means (7-segment display) 300A, and the second display means (7-segment display) The base may be displayed in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of 300B. The display means for displaying the set value or the base is not limited to the 7-segment display, but may be another segment display, a display screen 50a of the image display device 50, a sub liquid crystal display device, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, after the backup power from the capacitor CA3 is supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100, it is not returned to the payout control board 170 again. On the other hand, in the modification shown in FIG. 49, the backup power supply from the capacitor CA3 is configured to be supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100, and then returned to the payout control board 170 again. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by the harness HN5. The connector CN9 at one end of the harness HN5 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN10 at the other end of the harness HN5 is connected to the payout control board 170. The harness HN5 is provided with a wiring H11 for supplying 5V DC power (normal power supply) from the power supply unit 190 and a wiring H12 serving as a ground line.

  On the payout control board 170, there is a power line A11 (specific power line) between the connector CN10 and the branch portion J3. The power line A11 is connected to a wiring H11 of the harness HN5 via a connector CN10. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A14 connected to the ground G. The power line A14 is connected to the wiring H12 of the harness HN5 via the connector CN10.

  A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the power line A11 on the connector CN10 side. With this filter NF1, it is possible to remove high-frequency noise from the normal power supply supplied on the power line A11. A capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the branch portion J3 of the power line A11 with respect to the filter NF1. With the capacitor CA1, it is possible to prevent the voltage of DC 5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power supply becomes large.

  A capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the branch portion J3 of the power line A11 with respect to the capacitor CA1. With this capacitor CA2, high-frequency noise can be removed from the normal power supply in the power line A11. There is a power line C11 (first specific power line) extending from the branch portion J3 to the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line C11 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H11, the power line A11, and the power line C11. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate at normal times based on the normal power supply.

  The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN6. The connector CN11 at one end of the harness HN6 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN12 at the other end of the harness HN6 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN6 includes a wiring H16 for supplying backup power from the game control board 100 to the payout control board 170, a wiring H14 for supplying backup power from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100, and a normal power supply. A wiring H15 for supplying the game control board 100 from the payout control board 170 is provided.

  The dispensing control board 170 has a power line A12 (second specific power line) extending from the branch portion J3 to the wiring H14 of the harness HN6, and the resistance T1 ( The same resistor T1 as in FIG. 10 is connected in series. With this resistor T1, it is possible to suppress the current flowing from the branch portion J3 to the resistor T1. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the power line A12 closer to the connector CN11 than the resistor T1. With the diode DO1, it is possible to prevent the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) described later from flowing from the diode DO1 to the branch portion J3.

  A capacitor CA3 (electric double-layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the power line A12 from the diode DO1 to the connector CN11. Thus, at the time of power failure, it is possible to supply backup power by discharging the charge stored in the capacitor CA3. A capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN11 of the power line A12 with respect to the capacitor CA3. With this capacitor CA4, high-frequency noise can be removed from the backup power supply supplied through the power line A12.

  The power line A12 is connected to the wiring H14 via the connector CN11. The wiring H14 is connected to the power line D11 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN12. The power line D11 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thereby, it is possible to supply the backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the power line A12, the wiring H14, and the power line D11 at the time of power failure.

  The payout control board 170 has a power line A13 extending from the branch portion J3 to the wiring H15 of the harness HN6. The power line A13 is connected to the wiring H15 via the connector CN11. The wiring H15 is connected to the power line D12 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN12. The power line D12 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the normal power can be supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the wiring H11, the power line A11, the power line A13, the wiring H15, and the power line D12.

  In the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, a power line D13 branches from a branch portion J4 of the power line D11 of the game control board 100. The power line D13 is connected to the wiring H16 via the connector CN12. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 49, only when the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by the harness HN6, the backup power supply from the capacitor CA3 is connected to the power line A12, the wiring H14, and the power line D11. The power can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line D13, the wiring H16, and the power line B11. In other words, the backup power is supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100 and then supplied from the game control board 100 back to the payout control board 170, so that the backup power is supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. It has become so.

  Here, at the time of the in-circuit inspection, as shown in FIG. 50, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 in a state where the payout control microcomputer 171 is removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls to supply power to the power line A11 and the power line A12. As a result, an in-circuit test is performed while charges are stored in the capacitor CA3. After the in-circuit inspection is completed, the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170. However, at this time, the payout control board 170 is not connected to the game control board 100 via the harness HN6 (see FIG. 49).

  Therefore, the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 does not return to the payout control board 170 from the payout control board 170 via the game control board 100, and does not act on the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. At the stage of connecting the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 with the harness HN6 when assembling the entire pachinko gaming machine PY1, no operation remains in the payout control microcomputer 171 because no charge remains in the capacitor CA3. Never.

  As described above in detail, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modification, as shown in FIG. 49, the capacitor CA3 provided on the payout control board 170 (specific control board) connects the backup power supply to the game control board. 100 (another substrate), and can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 (specific control means) of the payout control board 170. Therefore, backup power can be supplied to the two control boards without providing a capacitor as backup power supply means in the power supply unit (power supply board, power supply unit), and a new supply relationship of backup power supply is established. It is possible to

  Further, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modification, when the game control board 100 is removed from the payout control board 170, the backup power is not supplied to the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100. Further, since the backup power is not supplied from the payout control board 170 back to the payout control board 170 via the game control board 100, the backup power is not supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 can be initialized at the same time when the game control board 100 is removed. That is, although the game control board 100 is removed and the control related to the game is stopped (the information related to the game is cleared in the game RAM 104), the information related to the payout remains in the payout RAM 174. It is possible to prevent memorized states. As a result, when the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 operate again with the normal power supply, it is possible to start the operation from a state where both are initialized.

  According to the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, as shown in FIG. 50, at the time of the in-circuit inspection, the electric power of 5 V DC is supplied by the electric power line A11 and the electric power line A12, and the electric charge is stored in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, immediately after the in-circuit inspection, electric charge remains in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, when the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the in-circuit inspection, the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are not connected. Thus, it is possible to prevent the charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 from acting on the payout control microcomputer 171 and to prevent a malfunction in the payout control microcomputer 171. Other functions and effects are substantially the same as the functions and effects of the above-described embodiment, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, it is impossible to switch between a conductive state in which backup power can be supplied from the capacitor CA3 to the payout control microcomputer 171 and a non-conductive state in which power cannot be supplied. On the other hand, in the modification shown in FIG. 51, a switch SW1 is provided which can switch between a conductive state where backup power can be supplied from the capacitor CA3 to the payout control microcomputer 171 and a non-conductive state where power cannot be supplied.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the electric circuit DK3 of this modification, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 (specific control board) are connected by a harness HN7. The connector CN13 at one end of the harness HN7 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN14 at the other end of the harness HN7 is connected to the payout control board 170. In the harness HN7, a wiring H21 for supplying power of 5 V DC (normal power supply) from the power supply unit 190 and a wiring H22 serving as a ground line are provided.

  On the payout control board 170, there is a power line A21 between the connector CN14 and the branch portion J5. The power line A21 is connected to the wiring H21 of the harness HN7 via the connector CN14. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A13 connected to the ground G. Power line A13 is connected to wiring H22 of harness HN7 via connector CN14.

  A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the connector CN14 side of the power line A21. In addition, a capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the branch portion J5 of the power line A21 with respect to the filter NF1. A capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the branch portion J5 of the power line A11 with respect to the capacitor CA1. There is a power line C21 extending from the branch portion J5 to the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line C21 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H21, the power line A21, and the power line C21. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 (specific control means) can operate based on a normal power supply at normal times. The power line A21 corresponds to a “specific power line”, and the power line C21 corresponds to a “normal power line”.

  The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN8. The connector CN15 at one end of the harness HN8 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN16 at the other end of the harness HN8 is connected to the game control board 100. In the harness HN8, a wiring H24 for supplying backup power from the game control board 100 to the payout control board 170 and a wiring H25 for supplying normal power from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100 are provided. I have.

  The dispensing control board 170 has a power line A22 extending from the branch portion J5 to the wiring H24 of the harness HN8. The power line A22 has a power line A22 on the branch portion J5 side similar to the resistor T1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example. The resistor T1 is connected in series. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the power line A22 closer to the connector CN15 than the resistor T1.

  A capacitor CA3 (electric double-layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN15 of the power line A22 with respect to the diode DO1. Thus, at the time of power failure, it is possible to supply backup power by discharging the charge stored in the capacitor CA3. Further, a capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN15 side of the capacitor CA3 in the power line A22.

  There is a branch portion J6 on the connector CN15 side of the capacitor CA4 in the power line A22. A power line A23 extends from the branch portion J6 toward the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. The power line A23 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. However, in the third embodiment, the power line A23 is provided with the switch SW1. The switch SW1 (switching means) switches between a conductive state in which backup power can be supplied on the power line A23 (first state) and a non-conductive state in which backup power cannot be supplied on the power line A23 (second state). Things.

  The switch SW1 is a toggle switch that can be switched between a conductive state and a non-conductive state by manual operation. However, the switching means capable of switching between the conductive state and the non-conductive state of the power line A23 is not limited to a mechanical (mechanical) switch SW1 such as a toggle switch. For example, it may be electronically controlled using a semiconductor element such as a MOSFET, and may be changed as appropriate. The power line A22 and the power line A23 correspond to a “backup power line”.

  Thus, in a state where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this modified example is set as a game arcade, as shown in FIG. 51, the switch SW1 is conductive. Therefore, at the time of power failure, the charge stored in the capacitor CA3 is released, and backup power can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A22 and the power line A23.

  The power line A22 is connected to the wiring H24 via the connector CN15. The wiring H24 is connected to the power line D21 of the game control board 100 (another control board) via the connector CN16. The power line D21 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thereby, it is possible to supply the backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 (other control means) via the power line A22, the wiring H24, and the power line D21 at the time of power failure. is there.

  The payout control board 170 has a power line C22 extending from the branch portion J5 to the wiring H25 of the harness HN8. The power line C22 is connected to the wiring H25 via the connector CN15. The wiring H25 is connected to the power line D22 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN16. The power line D22 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, it is possible to supply the normal power to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the wiring H21, the power line A21, the power line A22, the wiring H25, and the power line D22.

  Here, at the time of the in-circuit inspection, as shown in FIG. 52, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 in a state where the payout control microcomputer 171 is removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls to supply power to the power line A21 and the power line A22. As a result, an in-circuit test is performed while charges are stored in the capacitor CA3. Then, after the end of the in-circuit test, the switch SW1 is operated to set the power line A23 to a non-conductive state where backup power cannot be supplied (see FIG. 22). Note that the switch SW1 may be turned off before the in-circuit test is performed.

  Thus, the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 with the switch SW1 kept in the non-conductive state. Thus, the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 does not act on the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A23. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. Before assembling the entire pachinko gaming machine PY1, the switch SW1 is operated to bring the power line A23 into a conductive state where backup power can be supplied (see FIG. 51). This is because backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 at the time of power failure.

  As described above in detail, according to the electric circuit DK3 of this modified example, the switch SW1 is set to the non-conductive state where the backup power cannot be supplied through the power line A23. This makes it impossible to supply backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the payout control microcomputer 171. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which backup power is unintentionally supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171, and it is possible to prevent a malfunction in the payout control microcomputer 171.

  According to the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, as shown in FIG. 52, at the time of the in-circuit inspection, the electric power of DC5V is supplied by the electric power line A22, and the electric charge is stored in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, immediately after the in-circuit inspection, electric charge remains in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, when the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the in-circuit inspection, the switch SW1 is set to a non-conductive state where backup power cannot be supplied through the power line A23. Thus, it is possible to prevent the charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 from acting on the payout control microcomputer 171 and to prevent a malfunction in the payout control microcomputer 171. Other functions and effects are substantially the same as the functions and effects of the above-described embodiment, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the rotational position, an “H” level switch signal is input to the game control microcomputer 101, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the middle of the operation from the rotation position to the standby position, the switch signal switches from the “H” level to the “L” level, and as shown in FIG. When the key cylinder 180 is at the standby position, an “L” level switch signal is input to the game control microcomputer 101. However, as in the modification shown in FIG. 53, the relationship between the “H” level and the “L” level in the switch signal of the above embodiment may be reversed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the standby position, an “H” level switch signal is input to the game control microcomputer 101, and as shown in FIG. 53 (B). When the setting key cylinder 180 is being operated from the standby position to the rotation position, the switch signal is switched from the “H” level to the “L” level, and as shown in FIG. When the is in the rotational position, an "L" level switch signal may be input to the game control microcomputer 101.

  However, in the modification shown in FIG. 53, as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the standby position, the switch signal switches from the “H” level to the “L” level as shown in FIG. Then, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. In this case, it is easy for the user to unintentionally shift to the setting change mode due to an unfamiliar operation or vibration of the setting changer. Therefore, the above embodiment (refer to FIG. 24) is preferable in that it is possible to prevent an unintended transition to the setting change mode. In the modification shown in FIG. 53, when ending the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), if the setting key cylinder 180 is not sufficiently rotated to the standby position, the set value can be determined. Can not. In this case, if the setting changer forgets to sufficiently perform the rotation operation to the standby position, the setting value is continuously displayed on the 7-segment display 300, so that there is a high risk that the setting value will be grasped around. . Therefore, in the above embodiment (see FIGS. 22 (E) and (F)), as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotational position, the setting change mode ends, and the setting value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Is invisible (becomes a non-display mode).

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, during normal times (when the setting key cylinder 180 is at the standby position), the resistance T2 is made to function as a pull-down resistance, and the game control microcomputer 101 is switched to an “L” level switch. A signal (second signal) was input. Then, in the setting change mode, the switch signal (first signal) of “H” level is input to the game control microcomputer 101. However, at normal times, a predetermined resistor functions as a pull-up resistor, and when the switch signal (first signal) of “H” level is input to the game control microcomputer 101, the game control microcomputer 101 is in the setting change mode. An “L” level switch signal (second signal) may be input to the microcomputer 101. However, even in this case, it is not possible to shift to the setting change mode unless the setting key cylinder 180 is sufficiently rotated to the rotation position, and the setting change mode may be ended as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting key cylinder 180 capable of performing a rotation operation is the shifting operation means capable of shifting to the setting change mode and determining the set value. However, the transition to the setting change mode and the determination of the set value may be performed using other transition operation means such as an operation means capable of performing a linear operation and a switch-type operation means. .

  In the above embodiment, as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position toward the standby position, the setting key cylinder switch 180a switches from ON to OFF (see FIGS. 24A and 24B). The setting change mode was terminated. However, the setting change mode may end at another timing. For example, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated to an intermediate position between the rotation position and the standby position, the setting key cylinder switch 180a may be switched from ON to OFF. Further, the setting key cylinder switch 180a may not be switched from ON to OFF unless the setting key cylinder 180 is completely rotated to the standby position.

  In the above embodiment, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the setting change image SH is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. , The frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special first light emission mode. However, it may be possible to notify (suggest) that the mode has shifted to the setting change mode (that the setting value can be changed) by another effect mode. For example, a special alarm sound may be output from the speaker 620, or a special character image may be displayed on the display screen 50a to notify the user of the transition to the setting change mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down during the setting change mode, the setting value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Was changed, "and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 were caused to emit light in the special second light emission mode. However, it may be possible to notify (suggest) that the set value has been changed in another effect mode. For example, the set value is changed by outputting a sound effect indicating a pitch (sound pitch) corresponding to the set value from the speaker 620 or displaying a background image corresponding to the set value on the display screen 50a. You may report that.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the setting value confirmation image SK is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. And the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 were caused to emit light in a special third light emission mode. However, it may be notified (suggested) that the set value has been correctly determined in another effect mode. For example, a special sound may be output from the speaker 620 or a special effect image may be displayed on the display screen 50a to notify that the setting value has been correctly determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the set value, the initial display, and the display of the base are sequentially performed on the 7-segment display 300 after shifting to the setting change mode. However, the order of these displays can be changed as appropriate. For example, the initial display may be started first, then the setting value may be displayed with the start of the setting change mode, and the base may be displayed when the setting change mode ends. In the above embodiment, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 of the 7-segment display 300 are turned on as the initial display. .

  In the above embodiment, the setting value can be changed each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed in the setting change mode. However, the set value may be changed by operating an operation means other than the RAM clear switch 191.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is that the setting key cylinder 180 is set to the rotation position, and the power switch 195 is switched to the ON operation while the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. . However, conditions for shifting to the setting change mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, the gaming machine frame 2 is open (the inner frame 21 is open to the outer frame, or the front door 23 is open to the inner frame 21) and it is in the customer waiting state (special symbol fluctuates). (It is not displayed and the jackpot game is not executed). During the game (during the display of the special symbol or during the execution of the big hit game), the mode may be shifted to the setting change mode so that the set value can be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotation position to the standby position, the setting change mode can be ended. However, the setting change mode may be ended using an operation means other than the setting key cylinder 180.

  In the above embodiment, the 7-segment display 300 displays a base that is not calculated for each game state. However, the base calculated for each game state may be displayed. That is, the 7-segment display 300 can display the base in the normal gaming state, the base in the high probability state and the time saving state, the base in the normal probability state and the time saving state, and the base in the big hit gaming state. good.

  In the above embodiment, the number of shot balls is counted based on the detection by the outlet sensor 18a. However, the method for detecting the number of fired balls can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of shot balls may be counted based on the detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a, the detection by the second starting opening sensor 12a, the detection by the general winning opening sensor 10a, and the detection by the big winning opening sensor 14a. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300. However, information related to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be displayed on the 7-segment display 300 other than the base. For example, as the information related to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a payout ball (the total number of prize balls−the number of fired balls) or a payout ratio may be displayed. The participation rate is a ratio of the number of prize balls acquired based on the operation of the accessory, out of the total number of prize balls acquired from the time when the power is turned on to the current time. And the output ratio includes a role-character ratio and a continuous character-rate ratio. The ratio of the bonuses is calculated based on the number of awarded balls obtained based on the operation of all the bonuses including the ordinary motorized accessory (the electric chew 12D) and the special electrically powered accessory (the big winning device 14D). (Prize balls). The continuous bonus ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of continuous bonus prize balls) obtained based on the continuous operation of the special electric auditorium, among the total number of prize balls. In other words, the continuous accessory ratio is a ratio of the number of prize balls acquired based on only the execution of the jackpot game in the total number of prize balls.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the payout control board 170 is provided with the capacitor CA3 capable of supplying backup power. On the other hand, a capacitor capable of supplying backup power may be provided on the game control board 100. Also, in the modification shown in FIG. 49, a capacitor capable of supplying backup power may be provided in the game control board 100. Also in the modification shown in FIG. 51, a capacitor capable of supplying backup power may be provided in the game control board 100. In these cases, the relationship between the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 described in FIGS. 12, 49, and 51 is reversed, and the relationship between the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 is reversed. It is.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the power is not normally supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control microcomputer 171, the capacitor CA3 of the payout control board 170 supplies the backup power to both the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101. Was configured to be supplied. However, the capacitor CA3 of the payout control board 170 may be configured to be able to supply backup power to either the payout control microcomputer 171 or the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the capacitor CA3 as the backup power supply means is an electric double layer capacitor. However, the backup power supply means may be a capacitor (for example, an electrolytic capacitor) having a smaller capacitance than the electric double layer capacitor. Further, the backup power supply means may be, for example, a battery other than the capacitor, and can be appropriately changed. However, considering the possibility of a fire based on heat generation, a capacitor is more preferable than a battery in terms of safety.

  In the above embodiment, the power supply unit capable of supplying power based on a power supply (24 VAC power) supplied from the outside is configured as a power supply unit 190 (module) on which surface mount components can be mounted. However, the power supply unit may be configured as a power supply board on which surface mount components cannot be mounted. In addition, the power supply unit 190 and the power supply board may have a built-in launch control circuit for controlling the launch of a game ball (game medium).

  In the above embodiment, the normal power supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 is DC 5 V (specific voltage). However, electric power based on another voltage may be used. The backup power supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 was DC 5V. However, electric power based on another voltage may be used.

  In each of the above embodiments, the payout control board 170 or the game control board 100 is provided with the capacitor CA3 as backup power supply means. However, in addition to the payout control board 170 or the game control board 100, which is a control board (main board) that influences (possibly affects) the result of the game, a capacitor CA3 as backup power supply means may be provided. That is, the capacitor CA3 as backup power supply means may be provided on the effect control board 120, the image control board 140, and the sub-drive board 162. In this case, the backup power may be supplied to the effect control microcomputer 121, the image CPU 141, the image RAM 143, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the power supply unit 190 supplies the DC5V power (normal power supply) to the game control board 100 as the board-side board via the payout control board 170 as the frame-side board. However, the relationship between the frame-side board and the board-side board is not limited to the relationship between the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the power supply unit 190 supplies the power of 5 V DC to the effect control board 120 which is a board-side board via a launch control board (a board on which the launch control circuit 175 is mounted) which is a frame-side board. Good. In addition, the power supply unit 190 is not limited to the power of 5 V DC, and may supply, for example, 12 V DC, 18 V DC, 24 V DC, and 37 V DC power to the board-side board via the frame-side board. Note that the frame-side board and the board-side board may be relay boards on which an integrated circuit (IC) is not mounted.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine is configured such that the transition to the high-probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. However, the so-called V winning machine (for passing through a specific area (V area) within the special winning opening). (A gaming machine that controls the state to a high probability state based on the state). Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine is configured as a game machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type game machine) that, once controlled to the high-probability state, continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. The gaming machine may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times of probable change) or a falling machine (a gaming machine in which a high-probability state ends according to a lottery result). Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a game machine of a sloppy type. That is, the invention described in the present specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the gaming characteristics of the gaming machines.

  Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the special winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is referred to as a small hit game state.

  In addition, there may be a plurality (for example, two) of special winning ports (winning devices). In this case, the first large winning opening, the first large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a game ball winning the first large winning opening, the second large winning opening, and the game winning the second large winning opening This is a gaming machine provided with a second special winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (information for determination) acquired based on winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. A random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, a hit type, whether or not there is a reach, and a type of a variation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers acquired based on the winning start and what to determine in each random number can be arbitrarily set.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot game state (special game state) on the condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot has been won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (turn-type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

  The type of the slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) in which the number of medals is increased by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special game state. In addition, if the so-called ART machine or AT machine increases the medal in a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time), which can frequently win a small role, the state of the ART or AT Corresponds to the special game state. In the normal machine, the control conditions for the special gaming state are as follows: After winning the big bonus or regular bonus, the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated prize line is This is to be derived and displayed as a reel display result. In the case of the ART machine or the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, that the execution timing of the ART or the AT is reached by, for example, winning the execution lottery of the ART or the AT and exhausting the specified number of games. is there.

12. Inventions shown in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, inventions of the following means are shown. In the description of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to the means A1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) for performing a determination process (big hit determination process) based on a ball entry into a ball entry opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12). In PY1),
A plurality (six types) of set values ("1" to "6") having different probabilities of being determined as a big hit in the determination process are provided (see FIGS. 16 (A) to (F)).
A shift operation means (setting key cylinder 180) capable of shifting to a setting change mode based on an operation (rotation operation);
The game control means,
A gaming machine that determines one set value selected from the plurality of set values in the setting change mode based on an operation (setting confirmation operation) on the shift operation means. It is.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while guessing which set value is set (how much the probability of being determined to be a jackpot), giving a novel impression. It is possible. The transition to the setting change mode and the determination of the set value are both conditioned on the operation of the transition operation means. Therefore, it is possible to determine the set value without providing a dedicated operation means for determining the set value.

The invention according to the means A2,
In the gaming machine according to the means A1,
The transfer operation means,
Operable from a predetermined initial position (standby position) to a movement position (rotation position),
It is possible to shift to the setting change mode based on being operated to the movement position,
The game control means,
When one of the plurality of set values is selected from the plurality of set values in the setting change mode, the set operation value is changed from the rotational position to the initial position while the shift operation unit is operating from the rotational position (standby from the rotational position). A gaming machine characterized in that it is confirmed as soon as it starts rotating toward its position.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a state where one set value is selected in the setting change mode, the set value is determined before the transfer operation means is completely returned from the moving position to the initial position. Therefore, it is possible to settle the set value as soon as possible. Further, since the set value can be determined without inadvertently returning the transfer operation means completely from the movement position to the initial position, it is possible to cope with the carelessness of the person operating the transfer operation means.

The invention according to the means A3,
In the gaming machine according to the means A2,
A power line (E2) to which power of a predetermined voltage (DC5V) is supplied;
A signal line (E1) connected to the game control means,
Switching means (setting key cylinder switch 180a) for connecting to the power line when the transfer operation means is at the movement position while the transfer operation means is connected to the ground (G) when at the initial position; With
The signal line is
Being connected to the switching means,
A ground line (E4) extending from a branch (Q1) between the switching means and the game control means to the ground (G) (see FIG. 23);
The game control means,
When the shift operation means is operated to the moving position, the mode can be shifted to the setting change mode based on input of a first signal (“H” level switch signal) from the signal line;
The setting value is determined based on input of a second signal (“L” level switch signal) in the middle of the shift operation means being operated from the movement position to the initial position. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the electric circuit whose set value is determined as soon as the shift operation means is returned from the movement position to the initial position is changed to a power line, a signal line, a switching means, and a ground line. Thus, it can be easily realized.

The invention according to the means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to the means A2 or the means A3,
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling an effect performed by predetermined effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, frame lamp 212 and board lamp 54);
The effect control means,
When the set value is determined while the shift operation means is being operated from the movement position to the initial position, the effect mode of the effect means can be changed (the set value determination image SK can be displayed, The game machine is capable of outputting a voice saying "the value has been determined" and emitting light in a special third light emitting mode.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the set value is determined, the effect mode of the effect device is changed. Therefore, the person who determines the set value can grasp that the set value has been correctly determined even before the transition operation means has completely returned to the initial position.

The invention according to the means A5 includes:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to A4,
Display means (7-segment display 300) capable of displaying the set value;
The game control means,
When the set value is determined while the shift operation means is being operated from the movement position to the initial position, an initial display indicating that the display means is normal is displayed on the display means (FIG. 22F). ) Can be executed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the set value is determined, an initial display indicating that the display means is normal can be executed. With this initial display, it is possible to confirm that the displayed set value is correct.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the normal probability state is uniformly determined. Further, in the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state, but the probability is uniformly determined. Therefore, the player plays the game while always grasping the probability of being determined to be a big hit, and there is room for improvement in providing a novel game. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A5 is provided with a shift operation means capable of shifting to a setting change mode based on an operation with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601, The difference is that one set value selected from a plurality of set values in the setting change mode is determined based on an operation on the shift operation means. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression (having an operational effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to the means B1 is
When a determination process (big hit determination process) is performed based on a ball entering the entrance (the first startup port 11 and the second startup port 12), an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process is displayed in a variable manner. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including a game control means (game controlling microcomputer 101) capable of causing
A plurality (six types) of set values ("1" to "6") having different probabilities of being determined as a big hit in the determination process are provided (see FIGS. 16 (A) to (F)).
A shift operation means (setting key cylinder 180) capable of shifting to a setting change mode in which one set value can be selected from the plurality of set values based on an operation (rotation operation);
The game control means,
A gaming machine characterized in that even if the shift operation means is operated during the change display of the identification symbol, shifting to the setting change mode is disabled.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while guessing which set value is set (how much the probability of being determined to be a jackpot), giving a novel impression. It is possible. Further, even if the shift operation means is operated during the change display of the identification symbol (during the game), it is impossible to shift to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player or the like from illegally shifting to the setting change mode during the game and determining the set value.

The invention according to the means B2 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B1,
The shift operation means is operable from a predetermined initial position (standby position) to a movement position (rotation position),
A power switching unit (power switch 195) that can be switched to a power-on state in which power can be supplied based on an external power supply (AC 24 V power supply) or a power-off state in which power cannot be supplied;
The game control means,
A gaming machine capable of shifting to the setting change mode based on the shift operation means being operated to the movement position and the power switching unit being switched from the cutoff state to the on state. It is.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode based on the fact that the shift operating means has been operated to the movement position and the power switch is switched from the cut-off state to the turned-on state. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode and determine the set value only for the employees of the game hall that can operate the power switching unit.

The invention according to the means B3 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2,
The game control means,
A gaming machine capable of terminating the setting change mode based on the operation of the shifting operation means from the moving position (setting confirmation operation) after shifting to the setting change mode. It is.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the mode is changed to the setting change mode based on the shift operation means being operated to the movement position, and the setting change mode is ended based on the shift operation means being operated from the movement position. I do. In this way, by using the operating means for starting the setting change mode and the operating means for ending the setting change mode, the number of components can be reduced, and the operation method can be prevented from becoming complicated. It is possible.

The invention according to the means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means B3,
The game control means,
After shifting to the setting change mode, while the shift operating means is being operated from the movement position to the initial position (immediately after starting to rotate from the rotation position toward the standby position), the setting change mode is changed. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be terminated.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a state where one set value is selected in the setting change mode, the setting change mode ends before the transfer operation means is completely returned from the moving position to the initial position. Therefore, the end timing of the setting change mode can be made as early as possible. Also, the setting change mode can be ended without inadvertently returning the transfer operation means completely from the movement position to the initial position, so it is possible to respond to the carelessness of the person operating the transfer operation means It is.

The invention according to the means B5 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means B3 or B4,
Display means (7-segment display 300) capable of displaying the set value;
The game control means,
When the setting change mode is ended, an initial display (see FIG. 22F) indicating that the display means is normal can be executed on the display means.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the setting change mode ends, an initial display indicating that the display means is normal can be executed. With this initial display, it is possible to confirm that the displayed set value is correct.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the normal probability state is uniformly determined. Further, in the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state, but the probability is uniformly determined. Therefore, the player plays the game while always grasping the probability of being determined to be a big hit, and there is room for improvement in providing a novel game. Therefore, the invention according to the means B1 to B5 shifts the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601 to a setting change mode in which one of a plurality of set values can be selected based on an operation. The game control means differs from the game control means in that the game operation control means does not allow a transition to the setting change mode even if the shift operation means is operated during the change display of the identification symbol. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression (having an operational effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to the means C1 is:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) for performing a determination process (big hit determination process) based on a ball entry into a ball entry opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12). In PY1),
A plurality (six types) of set values ("1" to "6") having different probabilities of being determined as a big hit in the determination process are provided (see FIGS. 16 (A) to (F)).
Display means (7-segment display 300) capable of displaying one set value selected from the plurality of set values;
The game control means,
After the set value is displayed on the display means in a changeable mode (lighting mode) indicating that the set value can be changed, the change from the changeable mode is performed based on the determination of the set value. A gaming machine characterized by changing a display mode (see FIGS. 22D, 22E, and 22F).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while guessing which set value is set (how much the probability of being determined to be a jackpot), giving a novel impression. It is possible. In the display, when the set value is determined after the set value is displayed in the changeable mode, the display mode is changed from the changeable mode. As a result, it is possible to grasp the determination of the set value.

The invention according to the means C2 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means C1,
The game control means,
The display means changes from the changeable mode to a non-display mode in which the set value is not displayed based on the determination of the set value (see FIGS. 22 (D), (E), and (F)). It is a gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the set value is determined, the display unit changes from the changeable mode to the non-display mode in which the set value is not displayed. That is, after the set value is determined, the set value is not continuously displayed. As a result, it is possible to minimize the risk that the determined set value is known to the surroundings.

The invention according to the means C3 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means C2,
The game control means,
After changing from the changeable mode to the non-display mode, the display means can display information (base) related to the performance of the gaming machine (FIGS. 26 (B), (C), (D), (E). )).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the display unit displays information related to the performance of the gaming machine after changing from the changeable mode to the non-display mode. Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether the gaming machine is operating normally while preventing the determined set value from being grasped by the surroundings. By using both the display unit for displaying the set value and the display unit for displaying information related to the performance of the gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the number of components.

The invention according to the means C4 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means C3,
The game control means,
As information relating to the performance of the gaming machine, it is possible to display a base which is a ratio of the total prize balls acquired by the player to the number of shot balls which is the number of game balls fired by the player, Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by looking at the base on the display means, it is possible to easily determine whether the gaming machine can give the player an excessive benefit or disadvantage.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the normal probability state is uniformly determined. Further, in the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state, but the probability is uniformly determined. Therefore, the player plays the game while always grasping the probability of being determined to be a big hit, and there is room for improvement in providing a novel game. Therefore, in the invention according to the means C1 to C4, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-046601, the game control means allows the display means to change the set value on the display means. Is different in that, after displaying the set value, the display mode is changed from the changeable mode based on the determination of the set value. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression (having an operational effect).

<Means D>
The invention according to the means D1 includes:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) for performing a determination process (big hit determination process) based on a ball entry into a ball entry opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12). In PY1),
A plurality (six types) of set values ("1" to "6") having different probabilities of being determined as a big hit in the determination process are provided (see FIGS. 16 (A) to (F)).
The game control means,
A predetermined display means (7-segment display 300) can display one set value selected from the plurality of set values, and
A gaming machine characterized in that the display means can display information (base) related to the performance of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while guessing which set value is set (how much the probability of being determined to be a jackpot), giving a novel impression. It is possible. Also, by looking at the set value on the display means, it is possible to grasp the current set value, and by looking at the information on the performance of the gaming machine on the display means, the gaming machine is operating normally. It is possible to check if there is. By using both the display unit for displaying the set value and the display unit for displaying information related to the performance of the gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the number of components.

The invention according to the means D2 includes:
In the gaming machine according to the means D1,
The game control means,
In the case where the set value is displayed on the display unit, the information relating to the performance of the gaming machine is not displayed (see FIGS. 22 (B), (C), and (D)), and the information relating to the performance of the gaming machine is not displayed. Is displayed, the set value is not displayed (see FIGS. 26B, 26C, 26D, and 26E).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game control unit does not simultaneously display both the set value and the information on the performance of the gaming machine on the display unit, but performs only one of them. This makes it possible to prevent the processing load on the game control means from becoming too large.

The invention according to the means D3 includes:
In the gaming machine according to the means D2,
The game control means,
When power is supplied to the gaming machine, a transition can be made to a setting change mode in which one of the plurality of set values can be selected based on satisfaction of a predetermined transition condition (setting change mode transition operation). And
In the setting change mode, while the set value can be displayed on the display means, information relating to the performance of the gaming machine is not displayed (see FIGS. 22 (B), (C), and (D)).
When the setting change mode ends, the display means can display information on the performance of the gaming machine, but does not display the set value (see FIGS. 26 (B), (C), (D), and (E)). A gaming machine characterized in that:

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the game machine is turned on and then shifts to the setting change mode, the set value is displayed. In this case, when the setting change mode ends thereafter, information relating to the performance of the gaming machine is displayed, and the setting value is not displayed. In this way, the setting value can be displayed on the display means only for a short period after the gaming machine is turned on, so that the risk of the setting value being grasped by the surroundings can be reduced as much as possible. .

The invention according to the means D4 includes:
In the gaming machine according to the means D3,
The game control means,
When the setting change mode ends, an initial display (see FIG. 22 (F)) indicating that the display means is normal can be executed on the display means.
After the initial display is executed, information (base) related to the performance of the gaming machine can be displayed on the display means (see FIGS. 26 (B), (C), (D), and (E)). It is a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the setting change mode ends, an initial display indicating that the display means is normal can be executed. With this initial display, it is possible to confirm that the displayed set value is correct. Then, after the initial display, information on the performance of the gaming machine may be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the information on the performance of the gaming machine is correctly displayed.

The invention according to the means D5 includes:
In the gaming machine according to any of means D1 to D4,
The game control means,
As information relating to the performance of the gaming machine, it is possible to display a base which is a ratio of the total prize balls acquired by the player to the number of shot balls which is the number of game balls fired by the player, Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by looking at the base on the display means, it is possible to easily determine whether the gaming machine can give the player an excessive benefit or disadvantage.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2001-046601, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the normal probability state is uniformly determined. Further, in the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state, but the probability is uniformly determined. Therefore, the player plays the game while always grasping the probability of being determined to be a big hit, and there is room for improvement in providing a novel game. Therefore, the invention according to the means D1 to D5 is different from the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-046601 in that the game control means selects one of a plurality of set values selected by a predetermined display means. The difference is that the set value can be displayed and the information relating to the performance of the gaming machine can be displayed on the display means. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of giving a novel impression (having an operational effect).

PY1 pachinko gaming machine 50 image display device 50a display screen 100 game control board 101 game control microcomputer 120 effect control board 121 effect control microcomputer 180 setting key cylinder 180a setting key cylinder switch 191 RAM Clear switch 300 ... 7-segment display

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a game control means for performing a determination process based on a ball entering the entrance,
A plurality of set values having different probabilities of being determined as a jackpot in the determination process are provided,
Display means capable of displaying one set value selected from the plurality of set values,
The game control means,
A gaming machine characterized in that display of the set value can be started on the display means when the mode shifts to a setting change mode in which one set value can be selected from the plurality of set values.