JP2020081026A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can add fun to a game.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 10, a main control CPU 60a, out of a plurality of probability set values that specify the stage related to the degree of advantage of a game, executes a special symbol winning determination based on the probability set value that is set as a reference value, and changes the probability set value that is set to the reference value according to setting change operation. A data display panel 220 as an external device is provided with specific light emitting means 201, 211 for outputting light receivable as information. The specific light emitting means 201, 211 output information that can specify or estimate the probability set value that is set as the reference value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko machine, which is one of the representative examples of gaming machines, launches a pachinko ball in response to the player operating the operation handle, and the launched pachinko ball wins the start winning hole in the game area. The big hit lottery (hit judgment) is executed as a trigger. When the big hit lottery is won, the symbols variably displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device are stopped by a combination of the big hit symbols, and then the big hit game state is caused (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-261711, A

A general pachinko machine does not have a function of adjusting an advantage degree related to a game, such as a winning probability of a big hit lottery, and contents of a pachinko game by a player are scarcely changed. That is, it has not been possible to provide the enjoyment that allows the player to enjoy the pachinko game many times with the same pachinko machine.

In view of the problems inherent in the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to solve these problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can add interest to a game.

In order to overcome the problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine provided with a game control means (60a) for executing control regarding a game, and a performance control means (65a) for performing control regarding a performance based on a control signal from the game control means (60a),
The game control means (60a) performs control based on a set value set as a reference value among a plurality of set values for specifying a stage relating to a degree of advantage of a game, and according to a setting change operation, Configured to change the set value to be set to the reference value,
The external device (220) includes a specific light emitting means (201, 211) that outputs light that can be received as information, and the specific light emitting means (201, 211) can specify or deduce the set value set as the reference value. The gist is to be able to output information for
According to this, it is possible to change the advantage degree of the game in a plurality of stages depending on which setting value among the plurality is set as the reference value (which of the plurality of stages the game advantage degree is). In addition, the specific light emitting means that outputs light that can be received as information by the external device optically outputs information for making it possible to specify or infer the set value set as the reference value, and thereby the game machine It is possible to realize a configuration in which the suggestion regarding the advantage degree (stage) of the game is executed in the external device without requiring wiring connection between the game machine and the external device. That is, it is possible to add interest to the game by executing the suggestion effect regarding the advantage degree (stage) of the game at an unexpected effect position (outside the gaming machine).

The invention according to claim 2 is
The gist of the specific light emitting means (201, 211) is that the specific light emitting means (201, 211) is configured to be capable of outputting visible light in different modes depending on the set value set as the reference value.
According to this, by making visible light the light output from the gaming machine to the external device, the information output from the specific light emitting means can be visually confirmed, and the player's interest in the suggestive effect on the external device can be increased. ..

The invention according to claim 3 is
Equipped with effect execution means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing effects by display, sound or light emission,
The effect control means (65a) is controllable to cause the effect execution means (17, 18, 19) to perform a suggested effect related to the set value set as the reference value,
The gist of the specific light emitting means (201, 211) is to output the light during the execution period of the suggestive effect.
According to this, it is possible to easily understand that the specific light emitting means outputs the light during the execution of the suggestion effect on the game machine, and thus the suggestion effect can be performed by the external device.

The invention according to claim 4 is
Equipped with effect execution means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing effects by display, sound or light emission,
The effect control means (65a) is controllable to cause the effect execution means (17, 18, 19) to perform a suggested effect related to the set value set as the reference value,
The gist of the specific light emitting means (201, 211) is to output the light at a timing different from the execution period of the suggestive effect.
According to this, the width of the suggestive effect can be expanded by the specific light emitting means outputting the light at a timing different from the execution period of the suggestive effect on the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to add an enjoyment to the game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1, showing a state in which a front frame is opened with respect to a middle frame. (a) is a front view of a pachinko machine, (b) is a perspective view of the upper surface of the upper ball tray viewed from the upper left front. It is a front view of a game board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the electrical connection relationship of a control board etc. The figure shows a state in which the main control board housed in the main board case is viewed from the front side (rear side of the machine). It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the control state of a main control CPU, and the display content in a performance indicator, a game information indicator, and a symbol display device. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a setting change mode. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a setting confirmation mode. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of the main control CPU. 10 is a flowchart showing a process related to setting change of FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart showing a process regarding setting confirmation of FIG. 9. It is a flow chart which shows the normal processing of the main control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind and selection probability of a special figure fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time specified. It is the explanation drawing which shows the relationship between the production pattern of design fluctuation production and the special figure fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the kind of performance after a ball rental operation, execution timing, and execution probability, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the kind of performance after starting winning a prize, execution timing, and execution probability, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of performance after special winning, execution timing, and execution probability, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. It is the explanation drawing which shows the kind of production after production operation, execution timing and execution probability, and the probability setting value which is set as a reference value. (a) shows the display contents (notification during setting confirmation) at the time when the setting confirmation mode is started, and (b) shows the mode according to the operation of the selection operation button in the setting confirmation mode. An example of the display contents (notification during setting confirmation) when the changed image is displayed is shown, and (c) shows a case where the setting suggestion mode of the selection target is changed by the mode changing operation while the mode changed image is displayed. An example of display content (notification during setting confirmation) is shown. (a) is a front view showing a state in which a pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is installed on an installation frame base of a game shop, and (b) is a state in which a front frame is opened with respect to a middle frame in the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing an important section, (c) is a longitudinal sectional front view of an important section of a front frame in a pachinko machine, and (d) is a front view of an essential section of a game board in the pachinko machine.

Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment 1 with reference to the accompanying drawings. As a game machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine as viewed from the front side (player side) unless otherwise specified.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is an outer frame serving as a fixed frame that is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the front and rear and is installed vertically on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. On the front side of the opening of 11, a middle frame (game machine main body) 12 that holds the game board 20 in a detachable manner is removably assembled in a door shape. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a decorated front frame (decoration frame) 13 is attached in a door-like manner so that it can be opened/closed and detached. As shown in FIG. 1, an open/close detection lever 12a that moves back and forth is provided at the upper right end of the middle frame 12. The middle frame 12 is provided with a door opening detection sensor SE10 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the displacement of the opening/closing detection lever 12a. The door opening detection sensor SE10 allows the middle frame 12 to be in the opened state with respect to the outer frame 11. The open state of the front frame 13 with respect to the middle frame 12 is detected.

As shown in FIG. 2A, at a lower right position of the front frame 13, an operation handle 16 for operating a ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A (see FIG. 1) arranged in the middle frame 12 is provided. It is provided. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a that is biased in the leftward rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to the right, the ball launching device 12A is actuated to launch the ball. Pachinko balls are shot one by one from a position toward a game area 20a defined on the front side of the game board 20. The operation handle 16 detects the contact of the player by the built-in touch sensor 16b (see FIG. 4), and the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball launching device 12A according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. The pachinko ball that is configured to change its strength and is rotated by the player by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 in the clockwise direction to the pachinko ball that is hit by the ball launching device 12A is at an appropriate position in the game area 20a. It is supposed to be guided. Then, when the launched pachinko ball wins a winning prize opening 31a, 32a (described later) of the game area 20a (starting condition is satisfied), the special prize win determination (winning condition) is triggered by the winning (winning judgment condition is satisfied). (Judgment) is executed, and the result of this hit judgment is a hit judgment, so that a big hit game state (special figure hit game) that is advantageous to the player is generated.

The game board 20 arranged in the middle frame 12 is provided with a symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect executing means capable of executing an effect (display effect). In the pachinko machine 10, the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 disposed on the rear side of the machine executes main control processing relating to the game, such as the above-mentioned special drawing hit determination and control of various game states. Based on a control signal (command) from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a provided on the effect control board 65 arranged on the rear side of the machine integrally controls the control process relating to various effects such as display effect corresponding to the game content. To control. With such a control configuration, the pachinko machine 10 uses the start-up winning openings 31a, 32a as an opportunity to win a pachinko ball, and thereby causes a design variation effect (hereinafter referred to as a decorative pattern) to be displayed in a varying manner on the symbol display device 17. The result of the special symbol hit determination is informed by the decorative drawing which is performed on the display unit 17a and finally displayed as a stop (fixed stop display) in this symbol variation effect. As the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns, characters, and the like in addition to the decorative drawing is housed in a housing case is generally adopted, but the invention is not limited to this, and the pattern is stopped. And various conventionally known display devices capable of variable display can be adopted.

Although illustration is omitted, the middle frame 12 is configured to collect the pachinko balls used in the game board 20, and is provided with a discharge ball passage for discharging the collected pachinko balls to the outside of the machine. A discharge ball detection sensor SE12 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball is provided in the discharge ball passage. That is, the pachinko ball guided from the game board 20 to the discharge ball passage of the middle frame 12 is detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 while passing through the discharge ball passage.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a window 13a for visually recognizing the game area 20a of the game board 20 from the machine front side is formed through the front frame 13 in the front-rear direction, and the glass is provided so as to cover the window 13a. A transparent protective plate 13b (see FIG. 2) made of a plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is provided. Further, a frame lamp (light emitting means) 19 capable of outputting light is arranged on the front frame 13 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output means) capable of outputting a sound or a sound effect. 18 are arranged at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13. Then, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the frame lamp 19 is turned on/blinking, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 18, so that the light emitted according to the display effect on the symbol display device 17 is emitted. It is configured to be able to perform effects and voice effects. That is, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 arranged in the front frame 13 function as an effect execution means capable of executing the light emission effect and the sound effect.

The symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 also function as notification execution means (error notification execution means) for notifying an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10. Here, in the frame lamp 19, substantially the entire area surrounding the window 13a is used for a light emission effect, while a part of a predetermined light emission area is used when notifying an abnormal state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the frame lamp 19 includes an upper light emitting region 19a located on the upper edge side of the window 13a and a lower light emitting region 19b located on the side edge side of the window 13a. The various abnormal states are notified in a distinguishable manner by the combination of the emission colors and the blinking patterns of these emission regions 19a and 19b.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper ball receiving tray 14 and a lower ball receiving tray 15 that store pachinko balls are integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing the pachinko balls replenished from a ball replenishing mechanism (not shown) in the game store is arranged on the upper rear side of the machine. By driving a ball dispensing device (not shown) connected to a ball passage (not shown) connected to the downstream side of the pachinko ball stored in the ball storage tank, the upper plate communication passage 71 (see FIG. 1) It is configured to be dispensed to the upper ball tray 14 through. The upper ball tray 14 is provided so as to store the pachinko balls paid out by the ball paying-out device and finally send the stored pachinko balls one by one to the launch position by the ball launching device 12A. . In addition, in the ball dispensing device, a dispensing sprocket (not shown) for feeding the pachinko balls stored on the ball storage tank side to the upper plate communication passage 71 side one by one, and a dispensing motor MT1 for rotating the dispensing sprocket (see FIG. 4) is provided, and the payout motor MT1 is driven and controlled to pay out a pachinko ball (prize ball, ball rental). That is, the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) functions as a supply unit that executes a supply operation of supplying pachinko balls to the upper ball tray 14 (storage area on the front side of the machine). Then, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to launch the pachinko ball supplied to the upper ball tray 14 to the game area 20a by the supply operation of the payout motor MT1. Further, the ball payout device is provided with a payout detection sensor SE11 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball paid out by a payout sprocket. That is, the pachinko machine 10 determines the number (payout number) of the pachinko balls supplied to the ball trays 14 and 15 based on the detection by the payout detection sensor SE11.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the upper ball saucer 14 is filled with the pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly dispensed by the ball dispensing device are guided to the lower ball saucer 15 via the lower dish communication passage 72 (see FIG. 1). It is configured to be stored. Here, when the lower ball receiving tray 15 is filled with the pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly delivered by the ball delivering device cannot flow into the upper ball receiving tray 14 and the lower ball receiving tray 15, so that the lower ball receiving tray 15 is upstream. And the lower plate communication passage 72 and the upper plate communication passage 71 located on the downstream side of the ball dispensing device. On the other hand, in the middle frame 12, a full detection sensor SE9 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball faces the upper plate communication passage 71 or the lower plate communication passage 72 between the ball dispensing device and the lower ball receiving tray 15. It is arranged as follows. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to determine whether the upper ball receiving tray 14 and the lower ball receiving tray 15 are in a full state according to the detection of the full detection sensor SE9. The above-described speaker 18 and frame lamp 19 (lower light emitting region 19b) may be provided for the upper ball receiving tray 14 and the lower ball receiving tray 15.

As shown in FIG. 2B, on the front frame 13 (specifically, the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14), a ball rental operation button 51a and a return button 51b are provided as operation means that can be operated by the player. A normal operation button 52, a selection operation button 53, and a special operation button 54 are provided. The operation buttons 51a, 51b, 52, 53, 54 are vertically movable and are urged upward by urging means such as springs. That is, each operation button 51a, 51b, 52, 53, 54 is configured to be capable of being pressed downward. In the front frame 13, a ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 that detects an operation (press operation) of the ball rental operation button 51a, a return operation detection sensor SE14 that detects an operation (press operation) of the return button 51b, and a normal A first effect operation detection sensor SE15 that detects an operation (press operation) of the operation button 52, a second effect operation detection sensor SE16 that detects an operation (press operation) of the selection operation button 53, and an operation of a special operation button 54 ( A third effect operation detection sensor SE17 for detecting (pressing operation) is provided.

The ball lending operation button 51a is used as a target of an operation (ball lending operation) of lending a predetermined number of pachinko balls in exchange for a predetermined amount of cash. That is, a predetermined number of pachinko balls corresponding to a predetermined amount of cash are operated by operating the ball rental operation button 51a in a state where cash is inserted into a cash insertion unit (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 10. The (ball rental) is supplied (rented out) into the upper ball tray 14. The return button 51b is used as an operation target for returning the remaining portion of the cash inserted into the cash insertion unit, which has not been used in exchange for a ball rental.

Here, the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 for detecting the operation (ball rental operation) state of the ball rental operation button (supply operation means) 51a triggers the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) to execute the pachinko ball supply operation. Functioning as an opportunity detection unit for detecting Although the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment adopts a configuration in which the supply operation of the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) is executed upon detection of the ball rental operation, the pachinko ball of the upper ball tray 14 is operated. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a decrease in the storage amount is detected and the supply operation of the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) is executed upon the detection. In this case, the sensor that detects the decrease in the amount of pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 functions as an opportunity detection unit that detects an opportunity to cause the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) to perform the pachinko ball supply operation. It will be.

The normal operation button 52, the selection operation button 53, and the special operation button 54 are operations (effect operation) for changing the effect contents (for example, display contents) in the operation effect executed during the symbol variation effect or the big hit game state. ) Is used as a target production operation button (production operation means). For example, as one type of operation effect, there is a selection effect that selects any one of a plurality of options. In this selection effect, the selection target option can be changed by operating the selection operation button 53, and the selection target option can be determined by operating the normal operation button 52 or the special operation button 54. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the special operation button 54 is located in front of the window 13a by projecting upward from the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14, and is viewed from the player's other effect operation buttons 52, 53. Is also configured to stand out. The above-described first effect operation detection sensor SE15, second effect operation detection sensor SE16 and third effect operation detection sensor SE17 indicate the operation (effect operation) state of the effect operation buttons (effect operation means) 52, 53, 54. It functions as an operation detecting means for detecting.

By the way, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a plurality of effect movable bodies (movable means) 55 as effect executing means for executing operation effect in response to the drive of the effect motor MT2 (see FIG. 4). Are arranged inside the special operation button 54 in the front frame 13. The effect movable body 55 is configured to be able to execute an operation effect such as rotation. The special operation button 54 is formed of a light-transmissive material so that the effect movable body 55 arranged inside can be visually recognized from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to realize an impact effect such that the effect movable body 55 rotates while emitting light in association with the operation timing of the special operation button 54.

The pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of effect movable bodies 55 arranged on the front frame 13 (inside the special operation button 54) as described above, as well as a plurality of game boards 20, as effect executing means for executing the operation effect. A production movable body (movable means) 55 is provided. In the following description, basically, the effect movable body 55 will be referred to regardless of whether it is arranged on the front frame 13 or the game board 20, but the front frame 13 is provided as necessary. While the production movable body 55 is referred to as a “frame movable body 55a”, the production movable body 55 included in the game board 20 may be distinguished as a “board movable body 55b”.

(About game board 20)
Next, the structure of the game board 20 will be described. The game board 20 is composed of a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a predetermined plate thickness by a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a light transmitting property. As shown in FIG. 3, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular guide rail 22 provided on the front surface (board surface) defines a game area 20a in which a pachinko ball can flow (move), The pachinko ball emitted from the ball emitting device 12A is launched into the game area 20a through the launch ball passage 22a (see FIG. 3). The game board 20 may be a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material having a decorative sticker attached to the surface thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 has a plurality of mounting openings penetrating forward and backward in the game area 20a, and various game components 25, 32, 33, 34, 35 are provided for the respective mounting openings. Is attached from the front side. Here, the game board 20 has a first start winning portion 31, which is a game component in which a ball inlet 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a into which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can enter is formed. A second start winning part 32, a special winning part 33, a normal winning part 34 and a gate part 35 are provided, and various types are provided depending on the difference of the entrance ports 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a into which pachinko balls enter. Control is to be executed. A large number of game nails are provided in the game area 20a of the game board 20. Therefore, the flow-down direction of the pachinko ball reaching the game area 20a changes irregularly due to contact with the game nail.

Further, the game board 20 is provided with an outlet 23 at the lowermost position of the game area 20a (see FIG. 3). The out port 23 is formed so as to penetrate the game board 20 back and forth, and the pachinko ball that has flown down to the lowermost part of the game region 20a is guided from the out port 23 to the outside of the game region 20a. In the first embodiment, the game board lamp 24 capable of performing the light emission effect is arranged below the game area 20a, and the pachinko ball rolls on the upper surface of the game board lamp 24 to cause the left and right outlets. It is configured to be guided to any one of 23.

(About the frame-shaped ornament 25)
A frame-shaped ornament 25 (see FIG. 3) in which an opening 25a that opens in the front and rear is formed in a mounting opening that is opened in a substantially central portion of the game area 20a surrounded by the guide rails 22 in the game board 20. Is attached. The display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 arranged on the rear surface side of the game board 20 faces the front surface side of the game board 20 through the opening 25a of the frame-shaped ornament 25. In addition, from the opening 25a of the frame-shaped ornament 25, the effect movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) arranged on the game board 20 faces the front side. In addition, on the game board 20, a production movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) having a shape simulating sunglasses is disposed so as to be capable of emitting light and vertically movable, and a liquid crystal display smaller than the symbol display device 17. The production movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) that constitutes the device is arranged so that it can emit light (image can be displayed) and can move left and right.

The frame-shaped ornament 25 includes an eaves-shaped portion 25b that projects forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and defines the inner circumference of the game area 20a, and a thin plate-shaped portion that extends outward from the rear edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b. And a base plate portion 25c. Then, the base plate portion 25c is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 20 and fixed to the game board 20 with a fixing means such as a screw in a state of being aligned with the mounting position. 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the opening 25a, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a enters the inside of the opening 25a (that is, the front surface side of the display portion 17a). Is regulated.

The game area 20a defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow-down path 21a through which a pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the eaves-like portion 25b of the frame-shaped ornament 25, and the frame-shaped ornament 25. The upper side of the eaves-like portion 25b is divided into the second ball flow-down path 21b through which the pachinko balls flow down. Thus, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball hit in the game area 20a flows down the first ball downflow path 21a (left hitting) and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. Then, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball downflow path 21a (when left-handed), the pachinko machine 10 compares the pachinko ball down the second ball downflow path 21b with the first ball to be described later. When the pachinko ball is configured to have a high possibility of winning (winning) in the starting winning part 31 or the normal winning part 34, and the pachinko ball flows down the second ball downflow route 21b (in the case of right hitting). In addition, there is a high possibility that the pachinko ball wins (ball) to the gate unit 35, the second start winning unit 32 and the special winning unit 33, which will be described later, as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball falling path 21a. Is configured.

(Regarding the starting prize section 31, 32)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with start winning portions 31 and 32 having start winning openings 31a and 32a into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won. Specifically, below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a first start winning portion having a first start winning opening (ball opening) 31a in which a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball falling path 21a can win. 31 is provided. In addition, at a position separated from the frame-shaped ornament 25 on the right side, there is provided a second start winning port (ball entry port, variable ball entry port) 32a in which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball downflow route 21b can win. A second start winning portion 32 provided is provided. Here, the first starting winning portion 31 is configured to always open (always open) the first starting winning opening 31a and always receive a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. On the other hand, the second start winning unit 32 is an open-close type winning unit (variable winning unit) that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 32a by the opening/closing member 32b for start according to predetermined opening and closing conditions. That is, the second start winning opening 32a changes to an open state in which a pachinko ball can win (win) and a closed state in which no winning (win) is possible. In addition, the second starting winning portion 32 includes a starting winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means for opening/closing (driving) the opening/closing member 32b for starting.

The first and second starting winning portions 31, 32 have a starting winning detection sensor SE1 as a winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball winning (entering) the first and second starting winning openings 31a, 32a. , SE2 (see FIG. 4) are provided. Then, when a pachinko ball is detected by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (when a prize is detected at the start prize holes 31a and 32a), a predetermined number (for example, four) of the pachinko balls (prize) are set. It is designed to give out a ball. Also, various start winning information (values of various random numbers to be described later) are acquired as the condition (starting condition) is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the winning of the starting winning openings 31a and 32a). Based on the acquired start winning information, a special figure hit determination (big hit lottery) of whether to give a big hit game state is performed.

In the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is executed with the display content determined based on the result of the special symbol hit determination. Then, as a result of this symbol variation effect, the symbols (decorative symbols for effect) are fixedly displayed in combination in the symbol display device 17 in a predetermined hit display (for example, three identical ornaments are arranged). It is possible to inform the player that an advantageous hit game (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game state) is given.

(About special prize section 33)
As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 20, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (the second ball flow-down path 21b) is located at a position spaced downward to the lower right of the frame-shaped ornament 25 (winning ball). ) A special winning portion 33 having a possible special winning opening (ball entrance, variable entrance) 33a is provided. The special winning portion 33 is an opening-closing type winning portion (variable winning portion) that opens and closes the special winning opening (ball entrance, variable entrance) 33a by the special opening/closing member 33b according to predetermined opening and closing conditions. There is. Then, the special winning portion 33 is provided with a special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means for opening/closing (driving) the special opening/closing member 33b. That is, the special winning opening 33a changes into an open state in which a pachinko ball can win (win) and a closed state in which a winning (win) is not possible. In addition, the special winning portion 33 is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 33a. When the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball (when a winning in the special winning opening 33a is detected), the ball payout device pays out a prescribed number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls (prize balls). It is like this.

Here, the special winning solenoid SL2 is drive-controlled in the big hit game state given after the symbol variation effect by the symbol display device 17 is finished. That is, when the jackpot gaming state is given, the special winning opening 33a of the special winning portion 33 is opened under a predetermined opening condition, which gives the player an opportunity to win a prize ball. This big hit game state includes a specified number of times (3, 6, or 9 times in the first embodiment) of the round game, and the special opening/closing member 33b is opened in each of the round games. Therefore, the player can aim to win the special winning opening 33a in the round game. In addition, in one round game, a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls will be won in the special winning opening 33a, or a specified time (for example, a special electric circuit open time of 25000 ms) will pass from the start of each round game. It is set to end with. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game state, an interval between rounds in which the special opening/closing member 33b is maintained in a closed state for a predetermined time (for example, an interval time between rounds of 1000 ms) is set. In the big hit game state, the opening effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, the opening time of 8000 ms) before the start of the first round game, and the ending effect is the predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms of the opening time after the end of the final round game). Ending time). Here, the main control CPU60a is configured to be able to set a big hit flag indicating whether it is in the big hit game state in the main control RAM60c, and the value of the big hit flag at the start timing of the big hit game state (start timing of the opening effect) is " The value of the big hit flag is set back to "0" at the end timing of the big hit game state (end timing of the ending effect).

(About gate part 35)
As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 20, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (the second ball flow-down path 21b) passes (enters the ball) at a position spaced to the right of the frame-shaped ornament 25 ) Possible gate part 35 is provided. The gate portion 35 is provided with a gate port (operating port) 35a through which a pachinko ball can pass (enter) up and down. As a ball entrance detecting means for detecting that the pachinko ball has passed through the gate port 35a. The gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 4) is provided. When the pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 (when the ball entering/passing the gate opening 35a is detected), various operation ball entry information (values of various random numbers described later) are acquired, and the acquired operation The per-universal figure per-judgment (per-universal figure per lottery) is performed based on the ball entry information. Then, this universal figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and when a universal figure hit game is given, the starting prize winning solenoid SL1 is drive-controlled to open/close the starting opening/closing member 32b (second starting prize). The mouth 32a is opened and closed).

(Regarding the regular winning part 34)
As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 20, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow-down path 21a) is placed at a position spaced downward to the lower left of the frame-shaped ornament 25 (winning ball). ) A possible normal winning portion 34 is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the normal winning portion 34, in the left edge of the game area 20a (first ball downflow path 21a), the normal winning opening 34a in which a pachinko ball can win is always open upward. The pachinko balls that are provided on the board 20 and flow down the first ball flow path 21a can win the regular winning opening 34a with a certain probability. The normal winning portion 34 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 4) as a winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won (won) in the normal winning opening 34a. Then, when the normal winning detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball (when a winning in the normal winning opening 34a is detected), the ball payout device outputs a prescribed number (for example, 15) of pachinko balls (prize balls). It is supposed to be paid out.

(About detection of pachinko balls used on the game board 20)
The game board 20 reaches the game area 20a and wins the pachinko ball that has won the first start winning opening 31a, the second starting winning opening 32a, the special winning opening 33a and the normal winning opening 34a, and the gaming area 20a. The pachinko ball that flows down to the lower part and enters the out port 23 is configured to be guided to the discharge ball passage of the middle frame 12. The pachinko ball passing through the discharge ball passage is detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 as described above. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to count the number of pachinko balls detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12. That is, the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 functions as an effective ball detection unit that detects a pachinko ball (effective ball) that is guided to the game area 20a and used for the game, among the balls that are emitted by the ball emitting device 12A.

(About error detection sensors SE2, 3, 6 to SE10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of types of error detection sensors capable of detecting an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a magnetic detection sensor SE6 that detects magnetism, a radio wave detection sensor SE7 that detects radio waves, a vibration detection sensor SE8 that detects vibration, and a full state of the ball trays 14 and 15 are detected. A fullness detection sensor SE9 and a door opening detection sensor SE10 that detects the open state of the front frame 13 and the middle frame 12 are provided at appropriate positions of the pachinko machine 10 as error detection sensors. Further, the above-mentioned second start winning detection sensor SE2 and special winning detection sensor SE3 that detect a pachinko ball may also function as an error detecting unit that detects an abnormal winning. Therefore, hereinafter, the error detecting means (full detection sensor SE9 and door opening detection sensor SE10, magnetic detection sensor SE6, radio wave detection sensor SE7, vibration detection sensor SE8, second start winning detection sensor SE2 and special winning detection sensor SE3) will be described. To do.

(Full sensor SE9)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a full detection sensor SE9 that detects a pachinko ball in the upper plate communication passage 71 on the upstream side of the ball receiving pans 14 and 15 (see FIG. 4). This fullness detection sensor SE9 detects a pachinko ball in the upper plate communication passage 71 (that is, detects a state in which the discharged pachinko ball is on the upstream side of the lower ball receiving tray 15) and performs a payout control described later. A detection signal is output toward the board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). Then, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a control signal indicating whether or not the detection signal from the fullness detection sensor SE9 is input to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a can determine the state (full error) in which the storage amounts of the ball trays 14 and 15 are excessive based on the control signal from the payout control CPU 61a regarding the full detection sensor SE9. Alternatively, the payout control CPU 61a may determine a full error.

(Door open detection sensor SE10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a door opening detection sensor SE10 (see FIG. 4). The door opening detection sensor SE10 outputs a detection signal to a payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), which will be described later, in response to detecting the open state of the door (the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13). Then, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a control signal indicating whether or not the detection signal is input from the door opening detection sensor SE10 to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a can determine the open state (door open error) of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 based on the control signal related to the door open detection sensor SE10 from the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a may determine a door opening error. Further, the door open detection sensor SE10 may be configured to detect only the open state of either the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13.

(Magnetic detection sensor SE6)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor SE6 capable of detecting magnetism (see FIG. 4). The magnetic detection sensor SE6 is arranged, for example, in a posture and position where it is possible to detect magnetism (magnetism generation state) around the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Then, magnetism (magnetism generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a receives the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6 and the pachinko machine 10 concerned. The magnetic detection sensor error as the abnormality (predetermined abnormality) is determined. Thereby, it is possible to recognize as a magnetic detection sensor error a state in which a fraudulent act of changing the behavior of the pachinko ball in the game area 20a is performed by the magnetism generated by the magnetism generating device. .

(Radio wave detection sensor SE7)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor SE7 capable of detecting radio waves (see FIG. 4). The radio wave detection sensor SE7 is disposed, for example, in a posture and position where it can detect radio waves (radio wave generation state) around the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Then, the radio wave (radio wave generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a receives the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 and the pachinko machine 10 concerned. It is configured to determine a radio wave detection sensor error as an abnormality. As a result, a radio wave detection sensor error is recognized when a fraudulent attempt to obtain a prize ball is made by applying a radio wave from a radio wave output device to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 to create a pseudo detection state. Is possible.

(Vibration detection sensor SE8)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor SE8 capable of detecting vibration (see FIG. 4). The vibration detection sensor SE8 includes a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance between two state systems when, for example, an impact having a predetermined frequency is detected. Then, the vibration of the pachinko machine 10 (vibration generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a receives the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8. It is configured to determine a vibration detection sensor error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, it is possible to recognize as a vibration detection sensor error a state in which a fraudulent act of intentionally striking the outer surface of the pachinko machine 10 to change the behavior of the pachinko ball in the frame-shaped ornament 25 is performed. Has become.

(Second starting prize detection sensor SE2)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is in an open state and a winning state (ball entry) in which a pachinko ball can win (ball entry) according to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32b (in response to the drive of the start winning solenoid SL1). The second start winning a prize detection sensor SE2 is configured to change the state of the second starting winning a prize port 32a to an impossible closed state, and detects the pachinko ball winning (ball entering) the second starting award winning hole 32a. It is equipped (see FIG. 4). The main control CPU 60a determines a normal electric prize winning error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 based on the occurrence of the detection by the second starting prize detection sensor SE2 during the period when the second starting prize hole 32a should be closed. It is configured as follows. As a result, the second opening/closing member 32b for opening is opened due to the failure/damage of the opening/closing mechanism, or the second starting winning opening 32a in the case of performing an illegal act of forcibly opening the opening/closing member 32b for starting with an unauthorized tool. It is possible to recognize the occurrence status of winning the prize as a Poden winning error.

(Special prize detection sensor SE3)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is in an open state in which a pachinko ball can win (win) and a win (win) according to the opening/closing operation of the special opening/closing member 33b (in response to driving of the special winning solenoid SL2). The special winning opening 33a is configured to change to an impossible closed state, and a special winning detection sensor SE3 for detecting a pachinko ball that has won (winning) the special winning opening 33a is provided (FIG. 4). reference). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a special electric prize winning error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 based on occurrence of detection by the special prize detecting sensor SE3 during a period when the special winning opening 33a should be closed. . As a result, the special opening/closing member 33b is opened due to the failure/damage of the opening/closing mechanism, or the special winning opening 33a is opened when the special opening/closing member 33b is forcibly opened with a fraudulent tool. It is possible to recognize a winning state as a special electric prize winning error.

Here, the display means (game information display M and symbol display device 17) for displaying symbols provided on the game board 20 will be described.

(About game information display M)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with a game information display M capable of displaying various game information. The game information display M includes a plurality of display units (information display units) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg, and is electrically connected to a main control CPU 60a of a main control board 60 described later, The display content (light emission mode) is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Each display unit (information display unit) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg has one or a plurality of lighting units (LEDs) that can be turned on and off and can be turned on. According to at least one of the number of parts to be lit, the lit color, and the lit position, a plurality of types of game information are provided for each display unit (information display unit) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg. It is configured to be displayable. Further, each of these display units (information display units) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg displays different types of game information. The game information display M is arranged at a position outside the game area 20a on the game board 20 so that it does not interfere with the player who is paying attention to the effect executed on the symbol display device 17. Has been done. The game information display M has a display area smaller than that of the symbol display device 17 as one display unit, and a plurality of display areas are displayed on each display unit Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg. It is easy to check all kinds of information (game information) collectively. The game information display M of the first embodiment is configured by a predetermined number of LEDs (lighting units) that can individually control lighting of each display unit (information display unit) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg. However, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix display, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be used as long as the corresponding information can be displayed or notified.

(About special figure display area Ma, Mb)
In the game information display M, a special symbol for informing showing the result of the special symbol hit determination (big hit lottery) that is performed with the winning of the first start winning port 31a and the second starting winning port 32a as a trigger (hereinafter, A special figure display section (information display section, display means) Ma, Mb for displaying a special figure (identified) can be specified (see FIG. 3). Special figure display section Ma, Mb, after starting the variable display triggered by the winning (detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1) to the first start winning hole 31a, finally a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) The first special figure display portion Ma composed of a plurality of LEDs (8 in the first embodiment) that stop-display one of the two, and the winning to the second starting winning opening 32a (second starting winning detection sensor A plurality of LEDs (8 in the first embodiment) for stopping and displaying one of a plurality of special symbols (hereinafter, referred to as "special symbol") after starting the variable display triggered by SE2) ) And a second special figure display portion Mb. In addition, as the special symbols stopped and displayed on the first and second special symbol display portions Ma and Mb, a plurality of kinds of special symbols as a big hit symbol that can recognize that a big hit game state is given, and a deviation are recognized. One kind of special figure as a possible deviation display (deviation pattern) is set for each of the special figure display portions Ma and Mb. These special figures (a plurality of types of big hit symbols and one type of out-of-range symbols) correspond to a display in which at least one of the lighting sections of the special figure display sections Ma and Mb is in a lighting state, and the number of lighting of each other. , At least one of the lighting position and the lighting color is set to be different. In the following description, the special figure variation display performed in the first special figure display section Ma is referred to as "first special figure variation display", and the result of the first special figure variation display is the first special figure display section Ma. The special map stopped and displayed in some cases may be referred to as special map 1. Similarly, the special figure variation display performed on the second special figure display portion Mb is referred to as "second special figure variation display", and as a result of the second special figure variation display, it is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display portion Mb. The special map may be referred to as special map 2.

The variation time of the special figure variation display (special figure variation time) on the special figure display portions Ma and Mb and the type of the special figure to be stopped and displayed are the pachinko ball detection by the first and second start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. It is determined based on the start winning information (the value of the acquired random number) acquired by the main control CPU 60a as an opportunity. Specifically, the main control CPU60a, the value of the random number for the special figure per determination used to determine whether to give the big hit game state (special figure per determination), and the special figure used to determine the big hit symbol as the special figure The value of the random number for determination and the value of the random number for special figure variation pattern distribution used for determining the variation time of the special figure variation display and the content of the symbol variation effect are set to the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1, It is acquired according to the detection timing of the pachinko ball by SE2, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the main control board 60. Then, the special figure hit determination is performed according to the value of the special figure hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c. 1 type of special map is determined. Further, when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the special figure as the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for special figure determination. Furthermore, a special figure fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 14) that specifies the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display and the content of the symbol fluctuation effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution.

Note that, in the first embodiment, as the special figure variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 14, a “normal outlier variation pattern HPh” that identifies 8 seconds as the variation time and an “outlier normal reach variation pattern that identifies 15 seconds as the variation time”. HPr1", "out-of-line evolution reach variation pattern HPr2" that specifies 25 seconds as variation time, "hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1" that identifies 17 seconds as variation time, and "hit development" that identifies 27 seconds as variation time. Reach variation pattern HPa2" is set. Among these special map fluctuation patterns, the “normal outlier fluctuation pattern HPh”, the “outer normal reach fluctuation pattern HPr1”, and the “deviation developed reach fluctuation pattern HPr2” are determined when the special map hit determination is a failure determination result. It is a possible special map variation pattern. On the other hand, the “hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1” and the “hit development reach variation pattern HPa2” are special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure hit determination results in a hit.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the special state that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure change display on the special figure display units Ma and Mb notifies the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. .. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends based on the determination of the jackpot symbol using the value of the random number for determining special symbols. Then, the main control CPU 60a, the probability variation function that improves the probability that the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and the winning that improves the ease of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32a (winning probability). It has a rate improvement function, and it is in a probability variation state (probability change state) in which the probability variation function operates, or a winning rate improvement state in which the prize rate improvement function operates (easy winning state, short-term (short time) state) ) And a combination of these, it is possible to cause a plurality of types of gaming states. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the first game state (low accurate low base state) in which neither the probability variation function nor the winning rate improvement function is operated, and the second gaming state in which the probability variation function and the winning rate improvement function are operated. Game state (high-accuracy high-base state) and probability variation function are activated, winning rate improvement function is not activated Third game state (high-accuracy low base state) and probability variation function is not activated, winning rate is improved It is configured so that a fourth gaming state (low accurate high base state) for operating the function can be generated. That is, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is finished is any one of the first to fourth gaming states, depending on the type of the special symbol as the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the special diagram display portions Ma and Mb. Can be identified. The main control CPU 60a sets the value of the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to "1" corresponding to the probability variation state, and the probability variation function does not operate (non-probability variation state, low probability state). Then, the value of the probability variation flag is set to "0". In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the variable shortage flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to "1" in response to the variable shortage state, and the winning rate improving function does not operate (non-variable shortage state, In the low base state), the value of the variable flag is set to "0". In the first embodiment, it is easier to win the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32a than to win the first starting winning opening 31a in the short-shortened state, while it is not easy to win the second starting winning opening 32a. The 2 start winning opening 32a is maintained in a closed state so that it is impossible to win a pachinko ball.

(Regarding special figure reservation display areas Mc and Md)
The special figure reservation display section (information display section, display means) Mc and Md are start winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 32a. Is stored in the storage means inside the machine (specifically, the main control RAM 60c provided in the main control board 60) as the start pending information (special figure pending information), the number of pending start pending information is specified. It is a display unit that displays possible. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the special figure suspension display sections Mc and Md mainly control start winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning opening 31a. The first special figure reservation display section Mc that displays the number of reservations that the RAM 60c stores as the first start reservation information, and the start winning information (various random number information) that is acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starting winning opening 32a. The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure reservation display section Md for displaying the number of reservations stored as the second start reservation information, and each of the special figure reservation display sections Mc and Md is plural (in the first embodiment, It is composed of two LEDs (lighting unit). That is, the number of times the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display are suspended (the number of symbol variation effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display portions Mc and Md. .

Here, the number of reservations of the 1st start reservation information displayed on the 1st special figure reservation display section Mc is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball is won in the 1st start winning hole 31a, and the 1st special figure fluctuation 1 is subtracted each time the display (design variation effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of reservations of the second starting reservation information displayed in the second special figure reservation display portion Md is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball is won in the second starting winning opening 32a, and the second special figure fluctuation 1 is subtracted each time the display (design variation effect) is performed. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” for both in the first embodiment) is set for the number of holdings of the first and second starting hold information, and the first and second starting holdings up to the upper limit number. It is set so that the number of information held can be added respectively.

(Regarding the figure display section Me)
In the game information display M, the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE5 (passing of the pachinko ball to the gate opening (actuation opening) 35a) is used as a trigger, and finally, a plurality of types of symbols (normal symbols) ) Is provided with a general figure display section (information display section, display means) Me composed of a plurality (two in the first embodiment) of LEDs (lighting section) for stopping and displaying one of them (Fig. 3). In addition, as a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display unit Me (hereinafter referred to as "general symbol"), a plurality of types of regular symbols as a hit symbol that can recognize that a universal symbol per game is given, One type of general map is set as a display of a deviation (a deviation pattern) that can recognize the deviation. These public figures (a plurality of types of hit symbols and one type of off symbol) correspond to the display in which at least one of the lighting sections of the general figure display section Me is in a lighting state, and the number of lighting and the lighting At least one of the position and the lighting color is set to be different.

The main control CPU 60a acquires a plurality of types of random number values as the actuation ball information upon detection of a pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE5 as a trigger, and a variation time of the general figure fluctuation display on the general figure display unit Me and It is configured to determine the type of the public figure to be stopped and displayed based on the actuation ball information (the value of the acquired random number). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, the value of the random number for determining the universal figure used to determine whether to give the game per universal figure (judgment per universal figure) and the universal symbol used to determine the winning symbol as the universal figure. Depending on the detection timing of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE5, the value of the random number for figure determination and the value of the random number for general figure fluctuation pattern distribution used to determine the variation time of the general figure fluctuation display (general figure fluctuation time) It is acquired and stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the main control board 60. Then, the universal figure hit determination is performed according to the value of the random number for universal figure hit determination stored in the main control RAM 60c. Determine one type of general map showing. Further, when the hit determination result is a hit determination, the hit symbol is determined as a hit symbol according to the value of the random number for determining a hit symbol. Furthermore, a general pattern fluctuation pattern that specifies the general pattern fluctuation time is determined from a plurality of types according to the value of the random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern distribution.

(Regarding general picture hold display section Mf)
The universal figure holding display section (information display section, display means) Mf stores the operation entry information (various random number information such as a random number for determining a universal figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate section 35. A display unit that, when stored as operation suspension information (universal figure suspension information) in an internal storage unit (specifically, the main control RAM 60c), displays the number of suspensions of the operation suspension information in a specifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the public figure reservation display section Mf is a display section composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs (lighting sections). The number of times the universal figure has been suspended is notified according to the display content of. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 35, 1 is added to the number of operation-holding memories displayed on the general-purpose-holding display unit Mf, and 1 is subtracted when the general-purpose variable display is started. A predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the first embodiment) is set for the number of operation pending storages, and the number of operation pending storages can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About status display Mg)
The state display section (information display section, display means) Mg is a display section for displaying the gaming state in a identifiable manner when a plurality of types of gaming states in which a game is played in the pachinko machine 10 are set. It is composed of a plurality of (three in the first embodiment) LEDs (lighting parts). Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, since the probability variation state and the variation state are set as the game state in which the game is played, the LEDs of the state display unit Mg have different lighting patterns (lighting). The position, the number of lights, the lighting color, etc.) are lit to notify the probability variation state and the variation state as the game state. Here, the state display portion Mg corresponds to the winning symbol which is won when the special symbol display portions Ma and Mb are lit in a lighting pattern representing a winning symbol (big hit symbol) at the same time or when a large jackpot gaming state is performed thereafter. It is set to turn on in a lighting pattern indicating the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the state display unit Mg is set to maintain the lighting pattern until the next special figure variation display is performed on the special figure display units Ma and Mb after the probability change state or the variable short state is completed.

(About symbol display device 17)
The symbol display device 17 is electrically connected to a display control board 66 described later, and is controlled by the display control board 66 based on a control signal such as a special figure variation pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65. The display contents are updated. In the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a plurality of symbol columns (for example, three columns of left, right, and middle) capable of variably displaying a decorative design, which is a design symbol, are set, and the first start is performed. With the winning of the winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a (establishment of the starting condition) as a trigger, the decoration of each symbol row is started to change. Then, the symbol combination of the decorations to be stop-displayed (fixed display) on the stop-symbol effective line, which is a combination of the effective stop positions defined in each symbol row, is derived. That is, the symbol display device 17 is configured to variably display the decorative pattern (symbol) upon the establishment of the start condition, and then stop display (confirm display) the predetermined decorative pattern (symbol) at the effective stop position. On the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect (variation display of the decorative pattern) is performed over the variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 14, which will be described later) determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the variation time. The decoration drawing is stopped (confirmed) at the end timing of. Here, in the first special figure display unit Ma and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the first special figure variation display are simultaneously started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are At the same time, it is stopped and displayed. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit Mb and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special figure variation display are simultaneously started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative figure are At the same time, it is stopped and displayed.

(About various boards 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, etc. provided in the pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 4, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 60 having a main control CPU 60a that performs overall control regarding a pachinko game is arranged. Further, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, an effect control board 65 including an effect control CPU 65a for performing control related to effect, and the symbol display device according to the effect contents determined by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). A display control board 66 having a display control CPU 66a for controlling the image display at 17 is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, the payout control board 61 having a payout control CPU 61a for driving and controlling the ball payout device, and the ball based on the operation state of the operation handle 16. A firing control board 62 having a firing control CPU 62a for driving and controlling the firing apparatus 12A is provided, the payout control board 61 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the firing control board 62( The firing control CPU 62a) is electrically connected to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). Furthermore, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 4, a required power supply voltage (for example, DC30V) of each unit is generated from an external power supply (for example, AC24V) to generate each control board 60, 61, 62,. A power supply board 59 having a power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying 65, 66 and other electric parts is provided. The control boards 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66 are arranged on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10 in a state of being housed in a transparent board case.

(Regarding the configuration related to control of pachinko machines)
Next, the specific board configuration and control contents of the above-mentioned respective control boards 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66 included in the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the power board 59, the payout control board 61, the launch control board 62, The main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 66 will be described in this order.

(About power supply board 59)
The power supply board 59 is provided with a power switch PWS for switching ON/OFF of the power supply, and a voltage value of a power supply voltage (hereinafter, referred to as a monitor power supply voltage) supplied to a power supply circuit (not shown) is A power-off monitoring circuit (not shown) that monitors whether the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage is provided. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power supply from the outside of the machine is cut off (when the power is cut off) due to an OFF operation of the power switch PWS or a power failure.

The power supply board 59 is provided with a reset signal circuit (not shown) connected to the power cutoff monitoring circuit. Here, the power-off monitor circuit, when the monitor power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage, the reset signal circuit, the main control board 60 (main control CPU60a), the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU61a) and the effect control board 65. A power-off signal (a signal indicating that the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage) is output to (production control CPU 65a). In addition, the reset signal circuit is configured such that the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control board) are provided at the start of power supply from the outside of the machine (when the power is turned on or when power is restored) and when the power off signal is input. A reset signal is output to the CPU 61a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to restrict the operations of the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. The detailed description of the reset signal is omitted.

The power supply board 59 is provided with a backup power supply (not shown) such as a capacitor. Then, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when the power-off signal is output), power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. ing. Here, the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, and the effect control board 65 include control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c, and various information is temporarily stored in the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c while the pachinko machine 10 is operating. A backup area is provided in addition to a regular storage area (working area) for temporary storage. Then, in accordance with the power supply from the backup power source, a part or all of various information stored in the regular storage areas of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c is stored (written) in the backup area and stored in the backup area. The information is retained for a certain period after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 from outside the machine is stopped. Storage (writing) of various information in the backup area by each control CPU 60a, 61a, 65a is executed in the power-off process (see FIG. 12) at power-off (when a power-off signal is input), and is stored in the backup area. The setting (reading) of the various types of information thus performed to the regular storage area is executed in the data recovery process (see FIG. 9) at the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(About payout control board 61)
As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 61 includes a payout control CPU 61a that executes a control process, a payout control ROM 61b that stores a control program executed by the payout control CPU 61a, and writing of data necessary for the process of the payout control CPU 61a. A readable payout control RAM 61c and the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to detection sensors such as a full detection sensor SE9, a door opening detection sensor SE10, a payout detection sensor SE11, and a discharged ball detection sensor SE12. The respective detection signals are input and the presence or absence of the input of the detection signal is determined. The payout control CPU 61a inputs to the main control CPU 60a control signals corresponding to the presence/absence of detection signals from the full detection sensor SE9, the door opening detection sensor SE10, the payout detection sensor SE11, and the discharged ball detection sensor SE12. The CPU 60a grasps the presence or absence of the detection signal from each of the detection sensors SE9, SE10, SE11, SE12 based on the control signal from the payout control CPU 61a. Further, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to a payout motor MT1 as a driving means for paying out a pachinko ball (prize ball) by rotating the payout sprocket (not shown), and drives and controls the payout motor MT1. Is configured. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) is electrically connected to an external information output terminal board (output terminal board, external relay board) 63. An information signal indicating information about the pachinko machine 10 is output to the outside (hall computer) of the machine through a plurality of output terminals provided on the 63.

The payout control CPU 61a is a payout control means for driving and controlling the ball payout device (ball payout means) based on the input of a payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) from the main control CPU (payout information output means) 60a. It is functioning. Further, the payout control CPU 61a functions as an external output means capable of outputting an information signal regarding a game to the outside of the machine through an output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63. Further, the payout control CPU 61a functions as a detection determination unit capable of executing a detection determination process for determining whether or not the detection by the full detection sensor SE9 and the door opening detection sensor SE10 has occurred.

The payout control CPU 61a stores a value corresponding to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball payout command command in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c, based on the input of the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a. Add to the value corresponding to the number of pachinko balls to be paid out (remaining number of payouts). The payout control CPU 61a stores a value corresponding to the number of lent balls specified by the prize payout command command in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c based on the input of the detection signal from the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. It is added to the value corresponding to the number of pachinko balls to be paid out (the number of remaining payouts). Then, when the value of the remaining payout number stored in the payout control RAM 61c is 1 or more, the payout control CPU 61a drives and controls the payout motor MT1 to rotate the payout sprocket, and according to the remaining payout number. Have a pachinko ball paid out. Further, the payout control CPU 61a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal from the payout detection sensor SE11 is input, and determines that the detection signal is input from the payout detection sensor SE11 in the detection determination process. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout amount stored in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c.

In addition, the payout control CPU 61a, the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 as an opportunity detection unit that detects an opportunity to cause the ball payout device to perform a pachinko ball payout operation (a prize ball or ball rental operation), and a cash return operation. Is electrically connected to the return operation detection sensor SE14 for detecting the detection signal, and is configured to input the detection signal from each detection sensor and to determine whether or not the detection signal is input.

The payout control CPU 61a obtains various kinds of information about the game based on various commands (error designation command, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a, and outputs various kinds of information about the game from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63. It is configured so that it can be output as an information signal to an external hall computer. Here, the external information output terminal board 63 electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a is provided with a plurality of output terminals (output terminals 1 to 9), and information corresponding to different information according to each output terminal. It is designed to output a signal.

For example, the predetermined output terminal 1 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal that outputs a first terminal signal (information signal) indicating the occurrence of a door opening error. When the payout control CPU 61a determines that a door opening error has occurred based on the input of the detection signal from the door opening detection sensor SE10, it outputs the first terminal signal (information signal) from the output terminal 1 for a predetermined time (in the first embodiment, in the first embodiment). , About 128 ms). The payout control CPU 61a is also configured to determine whether a full error has occurred in addition to the door opening error. If the full error is determined, the information via the external information output terminal board 63 is used. Does not output signals externally.

Further, the output terminal 2 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a second terminal signal (information signal) indicating the payout of prize balls. The payout control CPU 61a, when adding the value of the number of remaining payouts stored in the payout control RAMc based on the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a, the predetermined number of minutes (10 in the first embodiment). Every time the value increases, the second terminal signal (information signal) is output from the output terminal 2 for a predetermined time (about 128 ms in the first embodiment).

Further, the output terminal 9 (predetermined terminal) of the external information output terminal board 63 indicates that the control state of the main control CPU 60a is in the state of transition to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and that an error (abnormal) occurs in the pachinko machine 10. It is used as an output terminal for outputting a ninth terminal signal (information signal, security signal) indicating information (security-related information) such as the occurrence determination of. Although the door opening error is output from the output terminal 1 as the first terminal signal (information signal) in the first embodiment, it may be output from the output terminal 9 as information about security. Good.

Specifically, the payout control CPU 61a outputs from the output terminal 9 an indefinite time information signal of a length corresponding to a period during which the main control CPU 60a is in a predetermined control state (setting change mode or setting confirmation mode described later). On the other hand, when an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 occurs, a predetermined time information signal is output from the output terminal 9 when the output end timing is a predetermined output time (about 128 ms in the first embodiment). Is configured.

Here, if another trigger for newly outputting the ninth terminal signal occurs during the output of the constant time information signal (ninth terminal signal), the output of the constant time information signal being output ends. After a certain time (for example, about 128 ms) has elapsed, the output of the ninth terminal signal is started by another trigger. On the other hand, when another trigger for newly outputting the ninth terminal signal occurs during the output of the indefinite time information signal (9th terminal signal), the output of the indefinite time information signal being output is stopped. Then, after a certain time interval (for example, about 128 ms) has elapsed, the output of the ninth terminal signal is started by another trigger.

The output terminals 3 and 4 of the external information output terminal board 63 are outputs for outputting a third terminal signal (information signal) and a fourth terminal signal (information signal) indicating occurrence of winning at the starting winning openings 31a, 32a. It is used as a terminal, the output terminal 5 is used as an output terminal that outputs a fifth terminal signal (information signal) indicating the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening 33a, and the output terminal 6 is a jackpot gaming state. (Or, it is used as an output terminal that outputs the 6th terminal signal (information signal) that indicates the period in which the big hit game state and the variable length state are given, and the output terminal 7 has a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out. It is used as an output terminal that outputs the 7th terminal signal (information signal) every time the number reaches, and the output terminal 8 outputs the 8th terminal signal (information signal) every time the number of effective balls increases by a predetermined number. Used as an output terminal.

(About the firing control board 62)
As shown in FIG. 4, the firing control board 62 includes a firing control CPU 62a that executes control processing, a firing control ROM 62b that stores a control program executed by the firing control CPU 62a, and writing of data necessary for the processing of the firing control CPU 62a. A readable firing control RAM 62c and the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the firing control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the touch sensor 16b of the operation handle 16 and is configured to determine whether or not a detection signal is input from the touch sensor 16b. The firing control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A and is configured to drive and control the ball launching device 12A.

(About main control board 60)
Here, the main control board 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. A readable main control RAM 60c, a random number generation circuit 60d for generating a hardware random number used for a special drawing hit judgment and a general drawing hit judgment described later, and the like are provided.

The random number generating circuit 60d includes a clock oscillator (not shown), a special figure per-judgment random number counter (not shown), and a general-figure per-judgment random number counter (not shown). The special figure hit determination random number counter counts (updates) the value of the special figure hit determination random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing according to the input of the clock signal from the clock oscillator, and The general-purpose hit determination random number counter counts (updates) the value of the general-purpose hit determination random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock oscillator. (Hardware random number update process). When a signal indicating the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the special figure hit determination random number counter counts at the time of the input. The value of the random number for determination is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as start winning information. Further, when a signal indicating the detection by the gate sensor SE5 is input to the random number generation circuit 60d from the main control CPU 60a, the random number for general purpose determination for counting the random number for general purpose counting counted by the random number counter for general purpose determination at the time of the input. The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as actuation ball information. The main control board 60 updates the special figure per-judgment determination random number and the universal figure per-judgment determination random number as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while the main control CPU 60a controls the special control as software random numbers. Each value of the random number for determination, the random number for sorting the special figure variation pattern, the random number for determining the public figure and the random number for sorting the universal figure variation pattern is updated. The main control CPU 60a is configured to detect a state in which the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d is not normal as an abnormality in the hardware random number updating process (random number updating error).

The main control CPU 60a includes a first start prize detection sensor SE1, a second start prize detection sensor SE2, a special prize detection sensor SE3, a normal prize detection sensor SE4, a gate sensor SE5, a magnetic detection sensor SE6, a radio wave detection sensor SE7, and a vibration detection sensor. It is electrically connected to various detection sensors such as SE8 (see FIG. 4), and is configured to input the detection signals from the detection sensors and to determine whether or not the detection signals are input. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to various driving means such as the start winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2, and is configured to drive and control each driving means. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to a game information display M for displaying various kinds of information regarding the game, and each display section Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf provided in the game information display M. The display contents (light emission mode) of Mg are controlled respectively.

The main control CPU 60a functions as a game control means (control processing execution means) that executes control processing related to a game (game control processing) and control processing related to error determination (error control processing). Further, the main control CPU60a, the special figure hit determination (lottery) whether or not to bring about a game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player upon the establishment of the start condition (detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2). It functions as a hit determination means to be performed, and also as a generation means that causes a game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied (detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an operation control unit that executes drive control processing of the start winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a ball detection detection unit that can execute a detection determination process that determines whether the detection by the ball detection units SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5 has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a payout information output unit that outputs a payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) upon detection of a pachinko ball by the entry detection units SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. .

Further, the main control CPU60a, when triggered by the detection by the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the vibration detection sensor SE8, the second start winning detection sensor SE2, the special winning detection sensor SE3, an abnormal state (error) about the detection sensor. It functions as an error determination means for determining whether or not it has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an error determining unit that determines whether an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 has occurred, depending on whether the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d is normal. There is.

In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines a game time (for example, a special figure fluctuation time) (for example, executes a special figure fluctuation time determination process described later) triggered by establishment of a time determination condition (for example, execution of a special figure start process described later). Function) as a time determining means, and also as a time measuring control means for measuring a game time. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to advance the game according to the measurement of the game time. In addition, the main control CPU 60a updates the display of the information display unit (for example, the special map display unit Ma, Mb) according to the measurement of the game time (for example, the special map change time) (executes a display control process described later) information. It functions as a display control means.

Here, the main control board 60 is provided with a clear switch CLS for initializing (erasing backed up stored information) the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c provided in the predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65. A clear circuit (not shown) connected to the clear switch CLS is also provided. In the first embodiment, when the power switch PWS of the power board 59 is turned on (power is turned on) while the clear switch CLS is turned on, a clear signal is output from the clear circuit to the control boards 60, 61 and 65, and Receiving the clear signal, the control CPUs 60a, 61a, 65a provided in the predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65 initialize the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c as storage means provided in the control boards 60, 61, 65. It is designed to process. In the following description, the operation for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c (simultaneously performing the ON operation of the clear switch CLS and the power switch PWS) may be referred to as a "clear operation". is there. Further, in the following description, a power-on operation without performing initialization of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c (performing ON operation of the power switch PWS while the clear switch CLS is OFF) is referred to as "power recovery operation". There are cases.

(Regarding storage area and storage contents in main control RAM 60c)
In the main control RAM 60c, as a storage area for storing the information to be backed up, a game information storage area in which the stored contents are erased with the clear operation of the clear switch CLS, and a memory is stored even if the clear switch CLS is cleared. A base information storage area and a setting information storage area whose contents are not erased are provided. Here, as the information stored in the game information storage area, for example, information that can specify a game state (probability change flag, variable short flag and jackpot flag values) and information that can specify the progress of the game ( (The measurement value of the game time to be described later, the number of times the round game has been executed in the jackpot game state, etc.), the start winning information (values of various random numbers) acquired according to the winning of the starting winning opening 31a, 32a, There are operation ball entry information (values of various random numbers) acquired in response to ball entry into the gate opening 35a, command non-output information, and the like. In addition, information that can specify an error (value of an error flag described later) is also stored in this game information storage area.

On the other hand, the base information storage area of the main control RAM 60c is used as a storage area for storing information (base information) capable of specifying the calculated base value. It should be noted that the base value is the total number of prize balls with respect to the total number of effective balls in the first game state (the low accuracy low base state which is the normal game state) in which the winning percentage improvement function is not activated, and the jackpot game state. The main control CPU 60a calculates the value in a predetermined cycle (for example, every time the total number of effective balls increases by a predetermined number) and updates the stored content of the base information storage area. The base value is a value calculated by the formula "total number of prize balls in low-probability low base state / total number of effective balls in low-probability low base state x 100". Numerical information corresponding to the total number of spheres and numerical information corresponding to the total number of effective spheres in the low accurate low base state are stored in the base information storage area as base information.

Further, in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a probability setting value (to be described later) for specifying the probability that the special figure hit determination executed by the main control CPU 60a will be a hit determination result (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability"). One of the plurality of types is stored as a reference value that is referred to in the special drawing hit determination.

(About setting of jackpot probability (probability set value))
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types (six types in the first embodiment) of probability setting values (setting values) for specifying a big hit probability (probability that a special figure hit judgment is a hit judgment result). .. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to execute the special figure hit determination based on the jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value set as the reference value. As a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities corresponding to a plurality of types of probability setting values, a total of 6 sets of jackpot probabilities, in which a probability (low probability) used in an uncertain variation state and a probability (high probability) used in a probability variation state Is set, and the probability setting value to be set as a reference value can be arbitrarily selected and changed by a setting changing operation (described later). Each probability setting value of a plurality of types has a one-to-one correspondence with the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability). Specifically, the first jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value “1” is such that the low probability is 19.9 and the high probability is 49.95, and the probability setting value is “2”. As for the second jackpot probability corresponding to, the low probability is set to 1/94.98 and the high probability is set to 1/47.49, and the third jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value “3” is The low probability is 1/89.9 and the high probability is 44.95/1. The fourth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "4" has a low probability of 84.89/1, The high probability is set to 1/42.45, and the fifth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "5" is that the low probability is 1/79.92 and the high probability is 1/39.96. The sixth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value “6” is that the low probability is 1/69.94 and the high probability is 1/34.97. That is, the probability setting values "1" to "6" are values that specify the stage relating to the advantage degree of the game.

Here, the main control CPU60a, in the control state (initial state, inoperable state) from the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on until it shifts to the playable state, the setting change mode (setting change state) and the setting confirmation mode It is configured to be able to shift to (setting confirmation state). The setting change mode refers to the probability setting value that specifies the stage related to the advantage degree of the game, from the probability setting value (big hit probability) set to the reference value at that time to another probability setting value (big hit probability) This is a control state in which a setting change operation for changing the value (big hit probability) is possible. The setting confirmation mode is a control state in which it is possible to confirm the probability setting value that is the reference value at the time without allowing the reference value to be changed (change in the jackpot probability). It should be noted that the main control CPU 60a is under a specific condition that each condition of the ON operation state of the power switch PWS, the ON posture of the setting operation unit 91 described later, and the detection state of the door opening detection sensor SE10 are simultaneously satisfied. When the clear switch CLS is further operated, the mode is changed to the setting change mode, while when the clear switch CLS is not operated, the mode is changed to the setting confirmation mode.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 60, as a configuration related to the selection/change of the probability setting value (big hit probability), the operation target at the time of starting and ending the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode is set. A setting operation unit 91, a performance indicator 92 that displays a probability setting value (display information corresponding to it) in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and a setting change that changes the probability setting value (reference value) in the setting change mode There is provided a setting change operation unit which is an operation target. In the first embodiment, the above-mentioned clear switch CLS is also used as the setting change operation means. On the other hand, a setting change operation means may be provided separately from the clear switch CLS.

The setting operation section 91 is a cylindrical cylinder having a slit-shaped keyhole 91a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted, on the projecting end surface thereof. It is configured so that it can only be rotated. Specifically, the setting operation portion 91 is displaceable between an OFF posture in which the longitudinal direction of the keyhole 91a faces the vertical direction (see FIG. 5) and an ON posture in which the longitudinal direction of the keyhole 91a faces the horizontal direction, With the rotation operation of the setting key inserted in the key hole 91a, 90 degrees clockwise rotation from the OFF posture to the ON posture and 90 degrees counterclockwise rotation from the ON posture to the OFF posture can be operated. it can. The setting operation unit 91 is configured to allow the setting key to be inserted into and removed from the keyhole 91a only in the off position. The main board case 100 that houses the main control board 60 is formed with an opening 101 that exposes the clear switch CLS and an opening 102 that exposes the protruding end surface of the setting operation part 91. The clear switch CLS and the setting operation unit 91 can be operated without opening 100. On the other hand, the performance indicator 92 is covered by a main substrate case 100 made of a transparent synthetic resin material so that the display content is visible and inaccessible.

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the performance indicator 92 includes four 7-segment display portions 92a configured by seven segments. Each 7-segment display unit 92a is configured to be able to display an integer of "0" to "9" and an alphabet such as "b" or "E" depending on the combination of the lighting positions of the segments. It should be noted that FIG. 6 shows the performance indicator 92, and the segments in the lit state are shown in color. After the power is turned on, the main control CPU 60a basically causes the performance indicator 92 to light up and display the above-described base value (in the game-enabled state). In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, “b” is displayed on the leftmost 7-segment display section 92a of the performance indicator 92, and a numerical value indicating the base value is displayed using the three right-side 7-segment display sections 92a. ("98" is displayed in FIG. 6).

Further, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to light up and display the above-described probability setting value during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the 7-segment display section 92a at the right end of the performance indicator 92 is used to display the numerical values "1" to "6" indicating the probability set value. The probability setting value displayed during the setting confirmation mode is the probability setting value set as the reference value at that time. On the other hand, the probability set value displayed in the setting change mode represents the probability set value selected as the change destination. In the setting change mode, the probability setting value changes sequentially each time the clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means is operated. For example, when the probability setting value “1” is set as the reference value, “1” is displayed at the start of the setting change mode, and “2”→“3”... The numerical values from “1” to “6” change in a loop in the order of “6”→“1”→“2”. The same applies when a probability setting value other than "1" is set as the reference value. For example, when the probability setting value "5" is set as the reference value, " 5” is displayed, and then every time the setting change operation is performed, the setting changes in the order of “6”→“1”→“2”... “6”→“1”→“2”.

In addition, the main control CPU 60a has an abnormal state (hereinafter, referred to as "first setting error") in which the probability setting value is not set normally (or the probability setting value may not be set normally). In this case, the occurrence of the abnormal state is notified by the lighting display of the performance indicator 92. Here, in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a first sets the occurrence of an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c and the abnormality of the probability setting value set as the reference value. It is configured so that it can be judged as an error. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the first setting error has occurred, an operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode (first shifting operation) or an operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode ( "E1" is displayed using the two right 7-segment display units 92a of the performance indicator 92 regardless of whether or not the second transition operation) is performed (see FIG. 6).

Further, the main control CPU 60a is adapted to give a notification using the performance indicator 92 when the power is turned on thereafter when the power is cut off during the setting change mode. That is, it is not common to shut off the power of the pachinko machine 10 in the setting change mode, and when such a state occurs, it is illegal that the setting of the probability setting value is illegally changed. Is suspected. Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the power is turned on, when it is determined that the setting change mode was in effect at the previous power interruption, an abnormal state (hereinafter, referred to as “second setting error”) is indicated by the lighting display of the performance indicator 92. Notify me. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the second setting error has occurred, "E2" is displayed using the two 7-segment display portions 92a on the right side of the performance indicator 92 (see FIG. 6). However, in the first embodiment, when the operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode (first shifting operation) is performed, the second setting error is not determined and the processing directly shifts to the setting change mode. It is supposed to do. This is because any probability setting value can be set as a reference value if the mode is changed to the setting change mode along with the first changing operation.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the occurrence of a setting error (first setting error, second setting error). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a executes the setting error notification for notifying that the setting error has occurred during the period from the input of the setting error designation command to the power off. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, by using substantially the entire display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17, a dedicated image including the characters "setting error" and "please change the setting" is displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the setting change start command is input, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (a constant time information signal) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to shift to the setting change mode when the first shift operation is performed (see t5 in FIG. 7). Here, in the first shift operation, with respect to the pachinko machine 10 in the power-off state (see t1 in FIG. 7), the door opening detection sensor SE10 is set to the detection state, and the setting operation unit 91 is switched to the ON posture. (See t2 in FIG. 7), the power switch PWS is turned on (power is turned on) while the clear switch CLS is in the operating state (see t3 in FIG. 7). That is, the operation including the clear operation (initialization of the main control RAM 60c) is defined as the first transition operation (condition for transitioning the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode). In addition, the first transition operation includes an operation of setting the setting operation unit 91 to the on position by using the setting key. Further, the first transition operation includes an operation of bringing the door opening detection sensor SE10 into a detection state (that is, opening the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13). As a result, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode only when a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. Then, only the manager of the game shop can change the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode to change the reference value (big hit probability) (for a general player, the main control CPU 60a can be changed to the setting change mode). I can't do that). Since the door opening detection sensor SE10 is electrically connected to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), the main control CPU 60a uses the detection state of the door opening detection sensor SE10 as a control signal from the payout control CPU 61a. Figure out based on.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to initialize the main control RAM 60c with the transition to the setting change mode. In this case, the main control CPU 60a erases the game information stored in the game information storage area of the main control RAM 60c, while setting information stored in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the main control RAM 60c. The base information stored in the base information storage area is not erased.

Here, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment initializes the main control RAM 60c with the transition to the setting change mode (first transition operation) as described above, and also when the setting change mode is terminated. The main control RAM 60c is configured to be initialized again.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a RAM clear designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a in response to a power-on operation (clear operation) accompanied by initialization of the main control RAM 60c. There is. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a outputs the RAM clear designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a even when the first shift operation including the clear operation is performed (when shifting to the setting change mode). As will be described later, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the RAM clear notification for a predetermined time after the RAM clear designation command is input. Further, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (indefinite time information signal) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 when the RAM clear designation command is input. Here, at the time of shifting to the setting change mode, the start of the RAM clear notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a comes to be on standby with the first shifting operation (input of a setting change start command described later) as a trigger. (See t8 in FIG. 7). That is, the RAM clear notification is not performed during the setting change mode, but is started after the setting change mode ends. In addition, the RAM clear notification waited by the shift to the setting change mode ends the setting change mode (input a setting change end command described later) (see t6 in FIG. 7) and the door open detection sensor SE10 does not detect. It is started when the state is entered (see t8 in FIG. 7).

In the setting change mode, the performance indicator 92 displays a numerical value indicating an arbitrary probability set value by operating the clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means while maintaining the setting operation unit 91 in the ON posture. It The main control CPU 60a ends the setting change mode when the setting key is operated during the setting change mode and the setting operation unit 91 is displaced from the ON posture to the OFF posture. In this case, the probability setting value displayed on the performance indicator 92 is set as the reference value. As a result, in the game playable state thereafter, the probability setting value set as the reference value at the end of the setting change mode becomes the big hit probability in the special figure hit determination. The main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the display of the performance indicator 92 from the probability set value to the base value (see t7 in FIG. 7) in response to the end of the setting change mode (transition to the playable state). .

Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting change start command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the start of the setting change mode associated with the first shift operation. In addition, the main control CPU60a is configured to output a setting change end command to the effect control CPU65a and the payout control CPU61a, triggered by the end of the setting change mode accompanying the displacement of the setting operation unit 91 to the OFF posture during the setting change mode. Has been done. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a informs that the setting change mode is in progress (executes the setting change notification) during the period from the input of the setting change start command to the input of the setting change end command. It has become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, a dedicated image including the characters “settings are being changed” is displayed using substantially the entire display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17. Further, the payout control CPU 61a, via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63, the ninth terminal signal as a security signal during the period from the input of the setting change start command to the input of the setting change end command. (Indefinite time information signal) is output.

Further, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display M to be different from the normal display content during the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game information display device M is turned off.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to shift to the setting confirmation mode (see t15 in FIG. 8) when the second shift operation is performed. Here, in the second shift operation, the door opening detection sensor SE10 is set to the detection state for the pachinko machine 10 in the power-off state (see t11 in FIG. 8), and the setting operation unit 91 is switched to the ON posture. (See t12 in FIG. 8), the power switch PWS is turned on (power is turned on) without turning on the clear switch CLS (while maintaining the non-operating state) (see t13 in FIG. 8). That is, the operation including the power recovery operation is defined as the second transition operation (condition for transitioning the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode). That is, the main control CPU 60a can be shifted to the setting confirmation mode only when a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, as in the case of the setting change mode. Then, only the game shop manager can shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode and confirm the reference value (big hit probability) (for a general player, the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting confirmation mode). It can not be done). However, the second transition operation does not include the clear operation for initializing the main control RAM 60c (including the power recovery operation).

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a recovery command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a in response to a power-on operation (power recovery operation) that is not accompanied by initialization of the main control RAM 60c. There is. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a outputs a recovery command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a even when the second transition operation including the power recovery operation is performed (when transitioning to the setting confirmation mode). As will be described later, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the power recovery notification for a predetermined time after the restoration command is input. When the recovery command is input, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (indefinite time information signal) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63. Here, at the time of shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the start of the power recovery notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a is made to stand by with the second shifting operation (input of the setting confirmation start command described later) as a trigger. (See t18 in FIG. 8). That is, the power recovery notification is not performed during the setting confirmation mode, but is started after the setting confirmation mode ends. Note that the power recovery notification waited by the shift to the setting confirmation mode is that the setting confirmation mode ends (enter the setting confirmation end command described later) (see t16 in FIG. 8) and the door open detection sensor SE10 does not detect. It is started when the state is entered (see t18 in FIG. 8).

In the setting confirmation mode, while the setting operation unit 91 is maintained in the ON posture, the numerical value indicating the probability set value set as the reference value at that time is continuously displayed on the performance display 92. The main control CPU 60a ends the setting confirmation mode when the setting key is operated during the setting confirmation mode and the setting operation unit 91 is displaced from the ON posture to the OFF posture. With the end of this setting confirmation mode (transition to the playable state), the main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the display of the performance indicator 92 from the probability set value to the base value (see t17 in FIG. 8).

Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting confirmation start command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the start of the setting confirmation mode associated with the second shift operation. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting confirmation end command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the end of the setting confirmation mode associated with the displacement of the setting operation unit 91 to the OFF posture during the setting confirmation mode. Has been done. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a informs that the setting confirmation mode is in progress (executes the notification during setting change) during the period from the input of the setting confirmation start command to the input of the setting confirmation end command. It has become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, a dedicated image including the characters “setting confirmation” is displayed using substantially the entire display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17. Further, the payout control CPU 61a, through the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63, the ninth terminal signal as a security signal during the period from the input of the setting confirmation start command to the input of the setting confirmation end command. (Indefinite time information signal) is output.

Further, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display M to be different from the normal display content during the period from the start to the end of the setting confirmation mode. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game information display device M is in a fully lit state.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to set the detection of the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, and the vibration detection sensor SE8 to the valid state during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode (t4 in FIG. 7). And t14 in FIG. 8). That is, the main control CPU 60a can detect fraudulent acts such as magnetism, radio waves, and vibrations by the fraud detection sensors SE6, SE7, and SE8 during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. However, regarding the detection information of the detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8 in the setting change mode, the main control RAM 60c is initialized at the end of the setting change mode, so that the game information storage area of the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting change mode. It is supposed to be erased from.

(Regarding error judgment control)
Next, an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine a “first setting error” related to a probability setting value (setting value) and a “second setting error” related to a value other than the probability setting value as a setting error as an abnormality related to setting of control content. Has been done. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a according to the first embodiment, when the power is turned on with the clear operation, an abnormal state (RAM destruction) occurs in the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c, and when the power is turned on without the clear operation. In, the state in which the probability setting value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is abnormal (the setting value is destroyed) can be determined as the first setting error. Further, the main control CPU 60a can determine, as the second setting error, a state in which the power is turned on without the clear operation after the power failure that occurred when the control state at the time of power failure was the setting change mode.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine a state in which an abnormality has occurred in the hardware random number update processing by the random number generation circuit 60d as a "random number update error". Specifically, it confirms (detects) whether or not the main control CPU 60a normally inputs the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d provided on the main control board 60, and confirms the random number from the random number generation circuit 60d. It is determined that a random number update error has occurred in response to the detection of an abnormal signal input.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine the magnetic detection state of the magnetic detection sensor SE6 as a "magnetic detection sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms), it is determined that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred. Has become.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of the radio wave by the radio wave detection sensor SE7 as a "radio wave detection sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 is input a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) or more within a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms), a radio wave detection sensor error is generated. It is determined that it has occurred.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the vibration detection state of the vibration detection sensor SE8 as a “vibration detection sensor error”. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms), it is determined that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred. Has become.

Further, the main control CPU60a, a predetermined number of times (implementation) during a period in which the winning (paying) of a pachinko ball into the special winning opening 33a closes the special opening/closing member 33b (a period in which the special winning solenoid SL2 is demagnetized). In the example 1, the state that occurs twice or more) is configured to be determined as a “special electric prize winning error”. Specifically, after the timing when the main control CPU 60a finishes the final round game in the big hit game state and before the next big hit game state is given, the main control CPU 60a detects from the special winning detection sensor SE3. When it is determined that the special winning opening 33a has been won a predetermined number of times (twice) or more based on the detection signal, it is determined that a special electricity winning error has occurred every time the winning after the predetermined number of times is determined. It is like this. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a ends or continues the notification regarding the special electric prize winning error (special electric prize winning error notification) according to a predetermined condition (described later), but notifies until the power is turned off. May be configured to continue.

Further, the main control CPU60a, a predetermined number of times during the period in which the winning (pain) of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 32a closes the opening/closing member 32b for starting (the period in which the starting winning solenoid SL1 is demagnetized). In the first embodiment, the state that occurs twice or more can be determined as a “universal prize winning error”. Specifically, after the timing at which the main control CPU 60a finishes the universal figure hitting game and until the next universal figure hitting game is given, the main control CPU 60a detects the second start winning detection sensor SE2. When it is determined that the second start winning port 32a is won a predetermined number of times (twice) or more based on the signal, it is determined that a Poden winning error has occurred every time the winning after the predetermined number of times is determined. It is supposed to do. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a ends or continues the notification regarding the prize winning error (universal winning error notification) according to a predetermined condition (described later), but the power is turned off. The notification may be continued until.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the continuous detection state of the full detection sensor SE9 can be determined as a "full error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a executes a detection determination process that determines whether or not a detection signal from the fullness detection sensor SE9 is input based on a control signal from the payout control CPU 61a, and detects the fullness in the detection determination process. When the state in which it is determined that the detection signal is input from the sensor SE9 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that a full error has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the full error is resolved when the state in which the detection signal from the full detection sensor SE9 is not input continues for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms).

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of the door opening detection sensor SE10 as a "door opening error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a executes a detection determination process of determining whether or not a detection signal from the door opening detection sensor SE10 is input based on a control signal from the payout control CPU 61a, and the door is detected in the detection determination process. When the state in which it is determined that the detection signal from the opening detection sensor SE10 is input continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that a door opening error has occurred. Further, the payout control CPU 61a determines that the door opening error is eliminated when the detection signal is not input from the door opening detection sensor SE10.

(Main processing)
The main processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, when the power switch PWS of the power board 59 is switched from OFF to ON and the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control CPU 60a executes an initial setting process necessary for normal operation of the main control CPU 60a. Yes (step S101). In this case, the main control CPU 60a also makes settings for periodically generating a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) described later. Specifically, an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for measuring an interrupt generation interval is set in a register of a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the main control board 60, and the timer interrupt process is generated. Allow However, the main control CPU 60a does not permit execution of the processes from step S505 to step S511 described later in this timer interrupt process. In addition, the process (timekeeping process) of step S503 described later in the timer interrupt process is limitedly permitted (the process of measuring the game time is not permitted), and the process (detection determination process) of step S504 described later is limited. (The detection sensors SE6, SE7, and SE8 that detect magnetism, radio waves, and vibrations that are highly likely to be fraudulent are only valid). As a result, the pachinko machine 10 is maintained in the game stopped state in which the control related to the game is not executed until the main control CPU 60a executes the process (device setting) of step S115 described later. Then, when the initial setting process is completed, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the access permitted state (step S102).

Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the clear switch CLS is turned on at the timing when the power switch PWS is turned on (step S103). In the determination processing of step S103, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the clear signal is input from the clear switch circuit, and when it is determined that the clear signal is input (in the case of positive determination). Shifts to the processing of step S104 (described later). When the main control CPU 60a determines that the clear signal is not input in the determination processing of step S103 (in the case of negative determination), the main control CPU 60a moves to the processing of step S107 and is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Check whether the backup data is normal or not. Specifically, the RAM judgment value (checksum value) is calculated, and the calculated RAM judgment value is compared with the RAM judgment value stored in the power-off process (step S402, see FIG. 12) described below to determine whether the RAM judgment value is normal. It is determined whether it is a value. Then, if it is determined in step S107 that the backup data is not normal (in the case of a negative determination), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when the backup data is determined to be normal (in the case of positive determination), the process proceeds to step S108.

In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 60a clears (erases) the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c (game information storage area). That is, when the affirmative determination is made in step S103 described above (when the clear signal is input), the main control CPU 60a performs the power-off process (which will be described later) performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch PWS is turned off or when there is a power failure). The backup data stored and held in step S402) is cleared, and the initial value is set in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a activates the pachinko machine 10 after initializing the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S104. However, in this case, the main control CPU 60a erases only the game information stored in the game information storage area, and regarding the base information stored in the base information storage area and the setting information stored in the setting information storage area, Do not erase.

When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 60a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c are cleared, and outputs the command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a (step S105). As a result, the notification according to the clear operation (RAM clear notification) is executed under the control of the effect control CPU 65a. However, when the main control CPU 60a outputs a setting change start command in step S106 (processing related to setting change) described later, the effect control CPU 65a that has input the command ends the RAM clear notification execution control and the setting change mode ends. Wait until later timing.

Here, in step S106 following step S105 described above, the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to setting change of the probability setting value (big hit probability) (transition to the setting change mode). This process (step S106) will be described later.

When it is determined that the backup data is abnormal in the data check in step S107, the main control CPU 60a uses the power-off process (step S402 described below) performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch PWS is turned off or when a power failure occurs). The stored backup data is cleared and the initial value is set in the main control RAM 60c (step S112). In this case, in the subsequent step S113, the main control CPU 60a controls to change the display content of the performance indicator 92 to "E1" and notify the abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 (setting error as an abnormality of the main control RAM 60c). I do. Then, the main control CPU 60a keeps the game stopped state until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off thereafter (step S114), and does not shift to a normal process (see FIG. 12) described later.

When a positive determination is made in step S107 described above (when the backup data is normal), the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the power-off flag to "0" (step S108). The power-off flag is always set to a value of "0" in the main control RAM 60c, and is "1" in the process (non-maskable interrupt process) of the main control CPU 60a when the power supply from the outside of the machine is cut off. Is changed to. That is, the value of the power-off flag is set to "1" when the power-off signal from the power supply board 59 is input to the main control board 60 in response to power off or power failure. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step S109. The value of the power-off flag is set to "0" also in steps S104 and S112 described above.

Next, in step S109, the main control CPU 60a executes a data recovery process based on the information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. In this data recovery process, the main control CPU 60a sets the contents backed up at the time of power off in the regular storage area (work area) of the main control RAM 60c, and restores the pachinko machine 10 to the state before power off.

When the process of step S109 ends, the main control CPU 60a sets a restoration command indicating that the power supply is restored, and outputs it to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a (step S110). Thereby, the notification (power recovery notification) according to the power recovery operation is executed based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. However, when the main control CPU 60a outputs a setting confirmation start command in step S111 (processing related to setting confirmation) described later, the effect control CPU 65a that has input the command ends the execution control of the power recovery notification and ends the setting confirmation mode. Wait until later timing. In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped (power-off) in the middle of the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU 65a that inputs the recovery command output from the main control CPU 60a in the step S109 concerned displays the symbol. Regarding the effects regarding the device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, and the game board lamp 24, execution of the effect is restarted from the next symbol variation effect.

Here, in step S111 following step S110, the main control CPU 60a executes processing relating to setting confirmation of the probability setting value (big hit probability) (transition to setting confirmation mode). This process (step S111) will be described later.

After the processing of step S106 or step S111 is completed, the main control CPU 60a executes processing such as device setting (step S115). Here, the main control CPU 60a sets the detection sensors (ball entering detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5 that have been invalid since the power was turned on to a detectable state.

Further, in step S115, the main control CPU 60a executes the control process in the timer interrupt process that is partially restricted at the time when the generation of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) is permitted (at the time of step S101 described above). Allow execution. As a result, the processing from step S505 to step S511 described later in the timer interrupt processing can be executed, and the game time is measured in step S503 (clock processing) described later and the processing in step S504 (detection determination processing) described later. The determination of the detection state by the detection sensor (ball entry detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5 can be executed. For example, the special electric prize winning error and the ordinary electric prize error can be judged at this point. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 (main control CPU 60a) repeats the normal processing (see FIG. 12) described later after the processing of step S115 by the main control CPU 60a is repeated unless the power-off signal is input. To a controllable state (changes from a game stopped state to a gameable state).

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal process performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the normal process, the main control CPU 60a first determines whether the value of the power-off flag set in the main control RAM 60c is "1" (step S401). Here, when the main control board 60 inputs the power-off signal from the power supply board 59 (when the power is off), the main-control CPU 60a forces the non-maskable interrupt processing to the processing of the main-control CPU 60a regardless of the control state of the main-control CPU 60a. The power-off flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1". Then, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be "1" in the determination processing of step S401 (in the case of affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a executes the power-off processing (step S402). .. On the other hand, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be "0" (in the case of negative determination), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step S403 described below.

In the power-off process (step S402), the main control CPU 60a disables the timer interrupt process. Then, the main control CPU 60a stores the game information necessary for restoring the game state or the like at the time of power recovery in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Then, the main control CPU 60a calculates a RAM judgment value (checksum value) that is referred to when power supply from the outside of the machine is started in this power-off process, and the calculated RAM judgment value is a backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Remember.

Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the power-off command in the power-off process (step S402) and outputs the power-off command to the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 66a, and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c in the access prohibited state in the power-off process. After completing the series of power-off processing described above, the main control CPU 60a enters a loop state (standby state) in which no processing is performed until the voltage value is completely reduced.

On the other hand, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be "0" in the determination processing of step S401 described above (in the case of negative determination), the main control CPU 60a causes the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) described later to execute the step It is determined whether or not the error occurs in the period after the end of the process of S115 (see FIG. 9) or the period after the end of the previous step S401 (step S403). Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the timer interrupt process has occurred (in the case of affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step S401 described above. If it is determined that the timer interrupt process has not occurred in the process of step S403 (negative determination), the main control CPU 60a repeatedly executes the determination process of step S403 until the timer interrupt process occurs.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, the timer interrupt processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the timer interrupt process, the main control CPU 60a first executes a command input/output process (step S501). The commands that can be output in this command input/output process are the commands set in relation to the timer interrupt process, such as the prize ball payout command command, the start winning command (described later), and the jackpot start command. (See below) and jackpot end command (see below), open command (see below) and close command (see below), probability change start command (see below) and probability change end command (see below), variable start command (see below) and variable short There are an end command (described later), a special figure variation pattern designation command (described later), a universal figure start command (described later) and a universal figure end command (described later), and an error designation command (described later).

In the command input/output process, the main control CPU 60a outputs a command (full error designation command (described later), full error resolution command (described later), door opening error designation command output by the payout control CPU 61a (payout control board 61). While inputting a command (described later) and a door opening error elimination command (described later), the input command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65).

In step S502, the main control CPU 60a executes an error determination process. In this error determination process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 has occurred, and when determining that an abnormal state has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error corresponding to the generated abnormal state. The value of the judgment flag is set to "1". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, a random number update error determination flag as an error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c, a magnetic error determination flag, a radio wave error determination flag, a vibration error determination flag, a special electricity prize error determination flag, Each value of the ordinary prize winning error determination flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the value of each error determination flag is "1". Then, when the value of any of the error determination flags is "1", the main control CPU 60a identifies the error determination flag whose value is "1", and specifies the error corresponding to the identified error determination flag. Set the command. The set error designation command is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the command input/output process (step S501) described above.

In step S503, the main control CPU 60a executes a timekeeping process for measuring a game time (variation time or the like) relating to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, as the game time relating to the progress of the game, from the special figure variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern and the end timing of the special figure variation display to the start timing of the next special figure variation display. Special figure fluctuation interval time which is the waiting time, public figure fluctuation time specified by the public figure fluctuation pattern, and public figure which is the waiting time from the end timing of the general figure fluctuation display to the start timing of the next general figure fluctuation display Fluctuating interval time, opening time that is the time when the opening effect is performed in the big hit game state, ending time that is the time when the ending effect is performed in the big hit game state, and special electricity opening time that is the maximum duration of each round game , The round interval time, which is the waiting time from the end of one round game to the start of the next round game, and the normal electric opening time, which is the opening time of the second start winning port 32a in the normal game It is configured to be measurable in (step S503). In the first embodiment, the special opening/closing member 33b is opened over the period during which the round game is given, but the special opening/closing member 33b is opened during a part of the period during which the round game is given. It may be opened. In this case, in step S302, the maximum duration time from the start timing of the round game can be measured, and a part of this maximum duration time can be measured as the special power release time.

Further, in the timing process of step S503, the main control CPU 60a measures the time required for each error determination in the error determination process (step S502) described above, in addition to the plurality of types of game time described above. It has become.

In step S504, the main control CPU60a, the detection sensor electrically connected to the main control CPU60a (first start winning detection sensor SE1, second starting winning detection sensor SE2, special winning detection sensor SE3, normal winning detection sensor. SE4, gate sensor SE5, magnetic detection sensor SE6, radio wave detection sensor SE7, vibration detection sensor SE8, etc.) performs a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input. In this detection determination process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not each of the ball detecting means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5 is in a detection state according to the presence/absence of a detection signal from each of the ball detecting means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. It is also determined whether or not each error detection sensor is in the detection state according to the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the various error detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8 (, SE2, SE3). It has become. Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines the detection state (that the detection signal is input) of any of the plurality of ball detection units SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the detection state. It is decided to pay out the prize balls according to the types of the ball detecting means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a prize ball payout command command corresponding to the prize ball that is decided to be paid out. The set prize ball payout command command is output to the payout control CPU 61a in accordance with the execution of the command input/output process (step S501) described above.

In step S505, the main control CPU 60a determines the value of the special figure determination random number as the software random number used to determine the big hit symbol of the special figure, and the software random number used to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Value of random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, random number value for general figure determination as software random number used to determine hit pattern of general figure, and used for determining general figure fluctuation pattern The value of the random number for determining the universal figure fluctuation pattern as the software random number is updated (the software random number updating process is executed). In this software random number updating process, all 101 integer values “0” to “100” as special figure determination random numbers and all “0” to “250” as special figure variation pattern random numbers are used. 251 kinds of integer values, 101 kinds of integer values of “0” to “100” as general figure determination random numbers, and “0” to “250” of all 251 as normal figure fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers The same integer value is updated by "1" for each update process. That is, in the first embodiment, every time the timer interrupt process occurs once (every 4 ms), the special figure determination random number, the special figure variation pattern distribution random number, the general figure determination random number, and the general figure variation pattern distribution are generated. The value of each random number of the for-use random number is updated by "1" (when the value before the update is the maximum value, it is updated to the initial value determined to be a random value).

The hardware random number updating process for updating the values of the random number for special figure hit determination and the random number for general figure hit determination is performed by the random number counter for special figure hit determination and the universal figure hit determination provided in the random number generation circuit 60d. It is executed by a random number counter.

In step S506, the main control CPU 60a executes a game state switching process for switching the game state. Specifically, the main control CPU60a, in the timing of starting the big hit game state (timing when a predetermined time elapses after the big hit symbol (special figure) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display), is stored in the main control RAM60c. The value of the jackpot flag is changed from "0" to "1", and the value of the jackpot flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the jackpot gaming state. The main control CPU 60a sets a big hit start command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit end command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to "0".

Further, in this step S506, the main control CPU 60a changes the value of the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when the probability variation state is started with the end of the big hit game state. When the probability variation state is ended, the value of the probability variation flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation start command in response to changing the value of the probability variation flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability variation end command in response to changing the value of the probability variation flag to "0". Further, in this step S506, the main control CPU 60a changes the value of the variable length flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when the variable length state is started with the end of the big hit game state. When changing and ending the variable shortening state, the value of the variable shorting flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets a variable short start command in response to changing the value of the variable short flag to "1". Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable shorting end command in response to changing the value of the variable shorting flag to "0".

Further, the main control CPU 60a, in step S506, at the timing of starting the universal figure per game (the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the regular figure per symbol as a result of the universal figure variation display is stopped and displayed), The value of the universal figure hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1", and the value of the universal figure hit flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the game. change. The main control CPU 60a sets the universal figure hit start command in response to changing the value of the universal figure hit flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the universal figure hit end command in response to changing the value of the universal figure hit flag to "0". In addition, the set big hit start command, big hit end command, probability variation start command, probability variation end command, variable short start command, variable short end command, universal figure start command and universal figure end command In response to the execution of step S501), the output is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a.

In step S507, the main control CPU 60a executes a special figure input process regarding a special figure. In this special figure input process, the main control CPU60a, when it is determined that the detection signal from the start winning detection sensor SE1, SE2 is input in the above-described detection determination process (step S504) (that is, the start winning opening 31a, When a winning of a pachinko ball to 32a occurs), various random number values as starting winning information are acquired and stored in the starting storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, as the value of the random number stored in the starting storage area of the main control RAM 60c as the start winning information, in addition to the value of the random number for special figure determination (hardware random number) counted by the random number counter for special figure determination There are values of software random numbers such as random numbers for determining special maps and random numbers for distributing special pattern fluctuation patterns. The start storage area of the main control RAM 60c is a start storage area for storing start winning information when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start prize detecting sensor SE1, and the second start prize detecting sensor SE2. The start storage area for storing the start winning information when it is determined that the detection signal is input from is individually set, and the predetermined upper limit number (4 in the first embodiment) in each start storage area is set. It is possible to store (hold) the start winning information up to) as start pending information until the corresponding special figure variation display is started in chronological order. Therefore, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start prize detection sensor SE1, the main control CPU 60a determines the start prize information in the start storage area corresponding to the first start prize detection sensor SE1. Check whether the number of (start pending information) stored (holding number) has reached the upper limit, and only when it does not reach the upper limit, new start winning information is stored in the starting storage area and the current value in the starting storage area. Updates (adds) the numerical information that indicates the number of storages (holding number). Further, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start prize detection sensor SE2, the main control CPU 60a starts start prize information (start) in the start storage area corresponding to the second start prize detection sensor SE2. Check whether the number of stored (holding information) has reached the upper limit, and only when it does not reach the upper limit, new start winning information is stored in the starting storage area, and the current starting in the starting storage area is stored. Updates (adds) the numerical information that indicates the number of storages (holding number). In addition, in the special figure input process (step S507), at the timing at which the number of stored winning prize information (start pending information) stored in the startup storage area of the main control RAM 60c (the number of pending items) changes, the number of stored items after the change Set the start winning command to specify (holding number) etc. As the start winning command, a different command is set depending on whether it is output according to the detection by the first starting winning detection sensor SE1 or when it is output according to the detection by the second starting winning detection sensor SE2. .. Further, the set start winning command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (and the payout control CPU 61a) in accordance with the execution of the command input/output process (step S501) described above.

Although illustration is omitted, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the general figure input process regarding the general figure in the same manner as the special figure input process (step S507) described above. In the universal figure input process, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the above-described detection determination process (step S504) (that is, when a pachinko ball enters the gate opening 35a) In addition, various random number values (each of the random number for determining the universal figure, the random number for determining the universal figure, and the random number for assigning the universal figure variation pattern) as operation entry information are acquired and stored in the operation storage area of the main control RAM 60c. To do. The operation storage area of the main control RAM 60c has an upper limit number (4 in the first embodiment) set in advance as the operation hold information when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. ) Can be stored (held) in chronological order. Therefore, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5, the main control CPU 60a stores the number of stored operation entry information (operation hold information) in the operation storage area corresponding to the gate sensor SE5. Check whether the (holding number) has reached the upper limit, and only when the upper limit has not been reached, new working entry information is stored in the working storage area, and the current storage number (holding number) in the working storage area is stored. ) Is updated (added).

In step S508, the main control CPU 60a determines the game content based on the start winning information stored in the main control RAM 60c (based on the value of various random numbers) and starts the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect). Perform start processing. In this special figure start processing, the special figure hit judgment of whether or not the special figure hit game is caused, the decision of the special figure which is stopped and displayed in the special figure display portions Ma and Mb, and the design variation effect (special figure variation display) The main control CPU 60a executes the determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time determination process) and the like regarding the execution time. Specifically, in the special figure start processing, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the variation start condition of the special figure variation display is satisfied, and when it is determined that the variation start condition is satisfied, the main control RAM 60c stores the start memory. The starting winning information stored in the area (if there are plural starting winning information stored earliest) is read. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates (subtracts) the numerical information indicating the current storage number (holding number) in the startup storage area in which the read startup winning information is stored. Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the special figure in the read start winning information matches the determination value for determining the special figure stored in the main control ROM 60b (special figure). Hit judgment). Here, for example, when the probability setting value is set to "1", the special figure hit determination is executed so that the hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 1 in 99.9 in the non-probability variation state, and the probability variation is determined. In the state, the special figure hit determination is executed so that the hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 1 in 49.95. When the probability setting value is set to "2", the probability of hitting is 1/94.98 in the non-probability variation state and 1/47.49 in the probability variation state. The special figure hit determination is executed. Similarly, in the case where the probability setting value is set to "3" to "6", similarly, the probability that the judgment result of the hit in the special figure hit judgment is in the non-probability variation state and the probability variation state. Correspondingly determined. Then, when the special figure hit determination results in the deviation, the special figure indicating the deviation is determined as the special figure to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display portions Ma and Mb as a result of the special figure change display. On the other hand, when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the value of the random number for special figure determination in the read start winning information is one of the determination values for special figure determination stored in the main control ROM 60b. Depending on whether or not they coincide with each other, a special figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special figure display portions Ma and Mb as a result of the special figure change display is determined from a plurality of types. Next, the main control CPU 60a refers to the variation pattern table, and determines the special figure variation pattern from among different options depending on whether the special figure hit determination is the hit determination result or the out-of-range determination result (special feature). (Fluctuation time determination process). Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure variation pattern designating command indicating the decided special figure (type of hit) and the decided special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing of starting the special figure variation display. Output to. The special figure variation pattern designation command that has been set is output to the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the command input/output processing (step S501) described above.

Although illustration is omitted, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the universal figure starting process regarding the universal figure in the same manner as the special figure starting process (step S508) described above. In the universal figure start process, the operation entry information (actual value) such as the random number for determining the universal figure, the random number for determining the universal figure and the random number for universal pattern variation pattern stored in the main control RAM 60c in the universal figure input process (Pending information) The earliest stored actuation ball information is read out, and according to the read actuation ball information, the figure or figure change that is stopped and displayed on the figure display section Me as a result of the figure change display Decide the pattern (universal figure fluctuation time determination process), set the general figure fluctuation pattern designation command according to the decided general figure and general figure fluctuation pattern, and set the general figure fluctuation pattern designation command in the general figure fluctuation display. It is configured to output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the start timing. Further, the main control CPU 60a updates (subtracts) the numerical information indicating the current storage number (holding number) in the operation storage area in which the read operation entry information is stored.

In step S509, the main control CPU 60a is a display control process for controlling the display contents of the special figure and the general figure on the game information display M (the first and second special figure display parts Ma and Mb, the general figure display part Me). To execute. Specifically, the special figure display portions Ma and Mb are controlled to be turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the special figure changing display is being performed corresponding to the period during which the special figure changing time is being measured. At the same time, in accordance with the end of the measurement of the special figure fluctuation time, the special figure display portions Ma and Mb are controlled to be turned on in a light emission mode showing a special figure as a result of variable display. On the other hand, during the period when the special figure variation time is not measured (including during the big hit game state), the light emission indicating the special figure stopped and displayed as the result of the newest special figure variation display in each of the display units Ma and Mb The lighting control of the aspect is maintained. Here, the main control CPU 60a, at the timing when the number of stored (winning number) of the winning information (starting pending information) stored in the corresponding start storage area of the main control RAM 60c increases or decreases, the special figure pending display portions Mc, Md. The light emission mode indicating the number of holdings is changed and controlled, and the changed light emission mode is maintained until the next storage number increases or decreases. In addition, in response to the period during which the general figure fluctuation time is being measured, the general figure display section Me is turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the general figure fluctuation display is being performed. At the end of the measurement of the universal figure fluctuation time, the lighting of the universal figure display section Me is controlled in a light emission mode showing the universal figure as a result of the variable display. On the other hand, during the period in which the universal figure fluctuation time is not measured (including during the per-universal figure variation game), the universal figure display unit Me in the light emission mode showing the universal figure stopped and displayed as a result of the previous universal figure fluctuation display Lighting control is continued. Here, the main control CPU60a, in the universal figure reservation display section Mf, at a timing at which the number of stored (retention number) of the operation ball information (operation reservation information) stored in the corresponding operation storage area of the main control RAM60c increases or decreases. The light emission mode indicating the number of holdings is controlled to be changed, and the changed light emission mode is maintained until the next stored number increases or decreases. Further, the main control CPU 60a, based on the values of the probability variation flag and variation short flag set in the game state switching process (step S506) described above, the state display unit Mg the current game state (low accurate low base state, The control is performed so that the light emission mode is one of four types: a high-accuracy high base state, a high-accuracy low base state, and a low-accuracy high base state.

In step S510, the main control CPU 60a executes a first drive process of opening the opening/closing member 32b for start-up by driving the start-up winning solenoid SL1 during the period in which the game is given per universal figure. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a switches the starting prize winning solenoid SL1 from the demagnetized state to the excited state at the timing of starting the measurement of the normal electric power open time in the above-described time counting process (step S503) (the start opening/closing member 32b is turned on). At the same time, the second prize-winning detection sensor SE2 detects the specified number of pachinko balls or the start-up prize solenoid SL1 is in an excited state, triggered by the passage of the normal electric opening time in the measurement in the above-described timing processing (step S503). To the demagnetized state (closing the opening/closing member 32b for starting).

In step S511, the main control CPU 60a drives the special winning solenoid SL2 to open the special opening/closing member 33b during the period of giving the big hit game state (the period of time when the value of the big hit flag in the main control RAM 60c is "1"). The second driving process for releasing is executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a, at the timing of starting the measurement of the special electricity opening time in the above-described timing processing (step S503) (in other words, the timing of ending the measurement of the opening time and the round interval time), the special winning solenoid. SL2 is switched from the demagnetized state to the excited state (the special opening/closing member 33b is opened), and the special prize detection sensor SE3 detects the specified number of pachinko balls or the special electricity opening time in the measurement in the above-described time counting process (step S503). After that, the special winning solenoid SL2 is switched from the excited state to the demagnetized state (the special opening/closing member 33b is closed). Here, the main control CPU 60a sets an opening command indicating that the special opening/closing member 33b is opened at the timing of switching the special winning solenoid SL2 from the demagnetized state to the excited state (the start timing of each round game). In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets a closing command indicating that the special opening/closing member 33b is closed at the timing of switching the special winning solenoid SL2 from the excited state to the demagnetized state (the end timing of each round game). The set open command and close command are output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the command input/output process (step S501) described above. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the timer interrupt process according to the end of the process of step S511.

(Process related to setting change)
Next, the processing of step S106 (processing relating to setting change) in the main processing described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the process related to this setting change (FIG. 10), the main control CPU 60a first determines whether or not the probability setting value (setting value) set as a reference value in the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S201). When the probability setting value is determined to be normal in step S201, the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the probability setting value is not normal (setting value is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S209.

When it is determined in step S201 that the probability setting value is not normal (the setting value is abnormal), for example, an abnormal value that does not correspond to the probability setting values “1” to “6” is set in the main control RAM 60c as a reference value. This is a state and corresponds to the state where a setting error (first setting error) has occurred. On the other hand, in step S209, the main control CPU 60a erases the abnormal value stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c and newly sets the probability setting value "1" as a reference value (resetting process). In the first embodiment, the probability setting value “1” corresponding to the lowest probability jackpot probability (first jackpot probability) among the plurality of probability setting values “1” to “6” in the resetting process (step S209). However, other probability setting values (for example, “6” which is the highest probability and “3” which is neither the lowest probability nor the highest probability) may be set as the reference value.

In the following step S210, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to display "E1" in response to the occurrence state of the first setting error. Then, the setting error designation command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts setting error notification by inputting a setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting error designation command. Then, after that, the game stop state is maintained (step S211) until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and the normal processing (FIG. 12) described above is not performed.

When the probability setting value is normal in step S201 described above, the main control CPU 60a determines in step S202 whether the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture (whether the setting key is ON). judge. Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the setting operation unit 91 is maintained in the OFF posture, the process proceeds to step S212. Further, in step S203, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state (whether or not the door is in the open state). If the door opening detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state, the process proceeds to step S204, and if the door opening detection sensor SE10 is maintained in the non-detection state, the process proceeds to step S212.

When either one of step S202 and step S203 is negatively determined, that is, the main control CPU 60a does not perform the first transition operation for transitioning the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, If the clear operation is simply performed, the process proceeds to step S212. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines in step S212 whether or not the previous power interruption was in the setting change mode. Then, if the determination in step S212 is negative, the process relating to the setting change (FIG. 10) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, if the determination in step S212 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S213. The positive determination in step S212 corresponds to the occurrence state of the setting error (second setting error). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the second setting error has occurred when a simple clear operation other than the first transition operation is performed when the power is turned on. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a does not determine whether or not the second setting error has occurred when the first transition operation is performed when the power is turned on.

In the following step S213, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to display "E2" in response to the occurrence state of the second setting error. Then, the setting error designation command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts setting error notification by inputting a setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting error designation command. Then, after that, the game stop state is maintained (step S214) until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and the normal processing (FIG. 12) described above is not performed.

Here, after the above-described step S203 becomes a positive determination and the main control CPU 60a shifts to step S204, the control state of the main control CPU 60a until the shift to step S208 described later is changed to the setting change mode in the main control CPU 60a. Corresponds to the transition state. That is, the main control CPU 60a turns on the power switch PWS (turns on the power) while keeping the door open detection sensor SE10 in the detection state and switching the setting operation section 91 to the on position while keeping the clear switch CLS in the operating state. When the shift operation of No. 1 is performed, the mode shifts to the setting change mode (step S204).

In step S204, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92, which has been turned off, to display the probability setting value (setting value) stored as the reference value in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a puts all the game information indicators M into the off state. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets/outputs a setting change start command indicating the start of the setting change mode. This setting change start command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a controls the standby for the start of the RAM clear notification by the input of the setting change start command, while starting the setting change notification. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting change start command.

When the process of step S204 ends, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the clear switch CLS as the setting change operating means (setting change SW) has been operated in step S205. When it is determined that the clear switch CLS has been operated, the process proceeds to step S206, and the display of the probability setting value on the performance display 92 is displayed in a predetermined order (“1”→“2”→“3”). Change the display to another probability setting value according to the order of looping such as “6”→“1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, when determining in step S205 that the clear switch CLS has not been operated, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S207 without performing the process of step S206. Next, in step S207, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the OFF posture (whether or not the setting key is OFF). Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture, the process proceeds to step S208. With the transition from step S207 to step S208, the main control CPU 60a ends the setting change mode. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S205 again if the setting operation unit 91 is maintained in the ON posture in step S207. The main control CPU 60a repeats the processing from step S205 to step S207 until it determines in step S207 that the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture.

The operation of the clear switch CLS determined in step S205 described above corresponds to the setting change operation for changing the probability setting value set as the reference value. However, the setting change operation can be performed many times during the setting change mode, and at the time when the process of step S205 is being executed, the probability setting value set as a new reference value is not settled, and step S207 is performed. As a result, the probability setting value displayed on the performance indicator 92 when the setting change mode is terminated is set as the probability setting value set as a new reference value.

The main control CPU 60a sets and outputs the setting change end command in step S208. This setting change end command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the process for changing the setting (FIG. 10) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a ends the setting change notification by inputting the setting change end command. Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the input of the setting change end command as one of the conditions, and further starts the waiting RAM clear notification on the condition that the door opening detection sensor SE10 has changed to the non-detection state. The payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting change end command. The payout control CPU 61a causes the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 to output the ninth terminal signal (security signal) again on the condition that the door opening detection sensor SE10 has changed to the non-detection state, and the value is about 128 ms. The output of the ninth terminal signal is terminated at the timing when has elapsed.

(Processing related to setting confirmation)
Next, the processing of step S111 in the above-described main processing (processing relating to setting confirmation) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the processing relating to the setting confirmation (FIG. 11), the main control CPU 60a first determines whether or not the probability setting value (setting value) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S301). Then, when the probability setting value is determined to be normal in step S301, the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the probability setting value is not normal (setting value is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S305.

When it is determined in step S301 that the probability setting value is not normal (the setting value is abnormal), for example, an abnormal value that does not correspond to the probability setting values “1” to “6” is set as a reference value in the main control RAM 60c. This is a state and corresponds to the state where a setting error (first setting error) has occurred. On the other hand, in step S305, the main control CPU 60a erases the abnormal value stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c and newly sets the probability setting value “1” as a reference value (resetting process). In the first embodiment, the probability setting value "1" corresponding to the lowest probability jackpot probability (first jackpot probability) among the plurality of probability setting values "1" to "6" in the resetting process (step S305). However, other probability setting values (for example, “6” which is the highest probability and “3” which is neither the lowest probability nor the highest probability) may be set as the reference value.

In the following step S306, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to display "E1" in response to the occurrence state of the first setting error. Then, the setting error designation command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts setting error notification by inputting a setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting error designation command. Then, after that, until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the game stopped state is maintained (step S307), and the normal processing (FIG. 12) described above is not performed.

When the probability setting value is normal in step S301 described above, the main control CPU 60a determines in step S302 whether or not the previous power interruption was in the setting change mode. And when this step S302 is negative determination, it transfers to step S308 mentioned later. On the other hand, if the determination in step S302 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S303. The positive determination in step S302 corresponds to the occurrence state of the setting error (second setting error). That is, the main control CPU 60a is in a state where the second setting error occurs regardless of whether or not the second transition operation for transitioning the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode is performed when the power is turned on. To determine.

In the subsequent step S303, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to display "E2" in response to the occurrence state of the second setting error. Then, the setting error designation command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts setting error notification by inputting a setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting error designation command. Then, after that, until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the game stopped state is maintained (step S304), and the normal processing (FIG. 12) described above is not performed.

When the above-described step S302 is negatively determined, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S308 and determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture (whether or not the setting key is ON). Next, in step S309, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state (whether or not the door is in the open state). Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture in step S308 and the door opening detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state in step S309, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if either one of step S308 and step S309 results in a negative determination, that is, the main control CPU 60a executes a second transition operation for transitioning the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode. If the power recovery operation is not performed and the power recovery operation is simply performed, the process regarding the setting confirmation (FIG. 11) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above.

Here, after the above-described step S309 becomes a positive determination and the main control CPU 60a shifts to step S310, the control state of the main control CPU 60a until the shift to step S312 described later is changed to the setting confirmation mode in the main control CPU 60a. Corresponds to the transition state. That is, the main control CPU 60a turns on the power switch PWS (turns on the power) without setting the clear switch CLS to the operating state while setting the door opening detection sensor SE10 to the detecting state and switching the setting operation unit 91 to the on position. When the second shift operation is performed, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode (step S310). In this case, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance indicator 92 to display the probability setting value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c. Further, in this case, the main control CPU 60a sets the game information display device M to the full lighting state. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets/outputs a setting confirmation start command indicating the start of the setting confirmation mode. This setting confirmation start command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a, by inputting the setting confirmation start command, controls to wait for the start of the power recovery notification while starting the setting confirmation notification. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts the output of the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by the input of the setting confirmation start command.

Next, in step S311, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the OFF posture (whether or not the setting key is OFF). Then, the process of step S311 is repeated until the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture. During this period, the probability display value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is continuously displayed on the performance display 92.

When the main control CPU 60a determines in step S311 that the setting operation unit 91 has been displaced to the off posture, the process proceeds to step S312. The main control CPU 60a sets and outputs the setting confirmation end command in step S312. This setting confirmation end command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the process relating to the setting confirmation (FIG. 11) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a ends the setting confirmation notification by inputting the setting confirmation end command. In addition, the production control CPU 65a waits when both the conditions that the setting confirmation end command is input (condition 1) and the door opening detection sensor SE10 changes to the non-detection state (condition 2) are satisfied. The power recovery notification that was being performed is started. The payout control CPU 61a starts outputting a ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting confirmation end command. The payout control CPU 61a causes the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 to output the ninth terminal signal (security signal) again on the condition that the door opening detection sensor SE10 has changed to the non-detection state, and the value is about 128 ms. The output of the ninth terminal signal is terminated at the timing when has elapsed.

(About production control board 65)
Next, the effect control board 65 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, on the effect control board 65, an effect control CPU 65a that executes control processing, an effect control ROM 65b that stores a control program executed by the effect control CPU 65a, and data necessary for the processing of the effect control CPU 65a. A writing/reading effect control RAM 65c and the like are provided. The effect control ROM 65b and the effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers stored in the effect control RAM 65c at every predetermined cycle, and the updated value is effected. It is adapted to be stored (set) in the control RAM 65c.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect content based on the control signal (command) output from the main control board 60, and outputs the determined effect content to the display control board 66 as a control signal (command). Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the sound output of the speaker 18 according to the determined effect contents, and controls the frame lamp 19 provided on the front frame 13 and the game board lamp 24 provided on the game board 20. Control the light emission. Further, the effect control CPU 65a operates the effect movable body 55 provided on the front frame 13 or the game board 20 by controlling the drive of the corresponding effect motor MT2 (see FIG. 4) according to the determined effect content. It has become. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a can centrally control the effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 as effect executing means. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect control unit that executes control processing related to effect based on the control signal from the main control CPU 60a (game control unit).

In addition, the production control CPU 65a is electrically connected to the first production operation detection sensor SE15, the second production operation detection sensor SE16, and the third production operation detection sensor SE17 as production operation means for detecting a production operation by the player. The detection signals from the respective detection sensors are input, and the presence or absence of the input of the detection signals is determined. The effect control CPU 65a determines, for example, an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and based on the effect pattern, each effect operation detection sensor SE15. , SE16, SE17 detection effective period (operation effective period) is set. In addition, the production control CPU 65a specifies the start timing of the round game in response to the release command from the main control CPU 60a, and sets the detection valid period (operation valid period) during the round game.

Further, the production control CPU 65a, various commands output from the main control CPU 60a (for example, start winning command, jackpot start command, jackpot end command, probability variation start command, probability variation end command, variable short start command, variable short end command, Based on the special figure variation pattern designating command, opening command, closing command, error designating command, etc.), various information regarding the game is obtained, and the effect contents are comprehensively controlled based on the various information regarding the game. For example, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the input of the big hit start command, the big hit end command, the open command and the close command, various effects in the big hit game state stored in the effect control ROM 65b (for example, opening effect and ending effect. Alternatively, one of a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to effects during each round game, effects during each round interval, etc. is determined, and the symbol display device 17 (display control board) is determined according to the determined effect pattern. 66), the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 are integrally controlled. Further, based on the input of the big hit start command, the big hit end command, the probability variation start command, the probability variation end command, the variable short start command and the variable short end command, the game state stored in the effect control ROM 65b (first to fourth It is configured to determine the background image for the effect, the sound effect, the light emission pattern, etc. according to the (game state), and control each effect executing means 17, 18, 19, 24.

Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores effect patterns (see FIG. 15) that specify specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern of this symbol variation effect is associated with the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a (specified by the special figure variation pattern The corresponding effect pattern is determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the fluctuation time. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to integrally control the symbol display device 17 (display control board 66), the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 according to the determined effect pattern. Has been done. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the start winning information (random number value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, the display contents as the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, and the game board lamp 24 and the game variation lamp according to the symbol variation effect. The light emission color and light emission timing of the frame lamp 19, the voice output content and the voice output timing of the speaker 18 according to the design variation effect, etc. are determined.

In the first embodiment, as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, as shown in FIG. 15, the "normal deviation effect pattern EPh" that can be determined when the normal deviation fluctuation pattern HPh is input from the main control CPU 60a, and the main control. When the "outside first normal reach effect pattern EPr11" and the "outside second normal reach variation pattern EPr12" that can be determined when the out-of-range normal reach variation pattern HPr1 is input, and the out-developed extended reach variation pattern HPr2 from the main control CPU 60a The "outer first advanced reach production pattern EPr21" and the "outside second extended reach production pattern EPr22" and the normal normal reach variation pattern HPa1 that can be determined from the main control CPU 60a are entered in the "first external reach reach production". "Pattern EPa11" and "hit second normal reach effect pattern EPa12" and "hit first developed reach effect pattern EPa21" and "hit second developed reach pattern" which can be determined when the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2 is input from the main control CPU 60a. The effect pattern EPa22" is set.

(Regarding error notification control)
Here, the production control CPU 65a is configured to integrally control error notification for making the occurrence of various errors known based on various error designation commands output from the main control CPU 60a and the payout control CPU 61a. .. In the first embodiment, the RAM clear notification indicating that the clear operation has been executed, the power recovery notification indicating that the power recovery operation has been executed, the setting change notification indicating that the setting change mode is in progress, and the like. The setting confirmation notification indicating that the setting confirmation mode is in progress will also be described as a kind of notification of an abnormal state (error notification).

The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect execution means such as the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 in a centralized manner to execute error notification according to the error that has occurred. In addition, in the pattern display device 17, it corresponds to the kind of error (setting error, random number update error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) that is more likely to occur in relation to fraud In this case, the display as the error notification (full-screen error display) is displayed in a form that easily catches the eyes of the game store clerk (clerk) and the player, specifically, in a form in which the decoration is invisible on the display unit 17a. Run. On the other hand, in the case of responding to another error (in the first embodiment, the special electric prize award error, the ordinary electric prize award error, the full error), a decoration area can be visually recognized on the display unit 17a in a partial area of the display unit 17a. The display as the error notification (small error display) is executed using only this. In the first embodiment, the RAM clear notification, the power recovery notification, and the door opening error notification do not perform the above-described full-screen error display or small error display on the symbol display device 17.

Notification priorities of notifications of various abnormal states (error notifications) are set in advance. Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute and control the notification of the abnormal state according to the priority order when another abnormal state occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state. In the first embodiment, the setting error notification is set to the priority level 1, and the setting change notification, the setting confirmation notification, the RAM clear notification, the power recovery notification, the random number update error notification, the magnetic detection sensor error notification, and the radio wave detection are performed. The sensor error notification and the vibration detection sensor error notification are set to the priority order 2, and the special electric prize winning error notification and the ordinary electric prize winning error notification are set to the priority order 3. Then, the effect control CPU 65a performs execution control of the notification corresponding to the abnormal state having the higher priority when another abnormal state having a different priority occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state. Then, when another abnormal state having the same priority occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state, the notification corresponding to the later abnormal state is executed and controlled. However, if any of the magnetic/radio wave/vibration sensor errors occurs during execution of the setting change notification or the setting confirmation notification, the setting change notification or the setting confirmation notification is given priority. ), only the information transmission to the outside of the machine by the external output of the security signal is executed. On the other hand, the sensor error notification may be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are being executed.

(Notification of setting error)
Based on the input of the setting error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification executing means to execute the setting error notification. It is configured. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to continue this setting error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. In addition, the production control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "setting error. Please change the setting." Let In addition, the production control CPU 65a, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17 is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) (full-screen error display), the characters "setting error" and "change setting". The display is controlled to display the character "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, the setting error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a.

(Notification during setting change)
Based on the input of the setting change start command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and executes the notification during setting change. Is configured. The production control CPU 65a starts executing the setting change notification at the timing of inputting the setting change start command output from the main control CPU 60a at the start of the setting change mode, and outputs from the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting change mode. The setting change notification is ended at the timing of inputting the setting change end command. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the emission control is performed so that the upper emission region 19a is illuminated in red, and the emission control is performed so that the lower emission region 19b is illuminated in green. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "setting and changing are in progress." periodically or until a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the setting change mode ends. . Further, the effect control CPU 65a performs display control so as to display the character "setting is being changed" in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, black) in the symbol display device 17 (full screen error display). . That is, in the symbol display device 17, the in-setting notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a.

(Notification during setting confirmation)
Based on the input of the setting confirmation start command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification executing means to execute the setting confirmation notification. It is configured as follows. The production control CPU 65a starts executing the setting confirmation notification at the timing of inputting the setting confirmation start command output from the main control CPU 60a at the start of the setting confirmation mode, and outputs from the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting confirmation mode. When the setting confirmation end command is input, the setting confirmation notification is ended. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in blue. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "setting and confirmation is in progress." periodically or until a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the setting change mode ends. .. Further, the effect control CPU 65a performs display control so as to display the character "setting confirmation" in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, black) in the symbol display device 17 (full screen error display). .. That is, in the symbol display device 17, the in-setting notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. However, in the first embodiment, the mode of the setting confirmation notification is changed during the change operation of the setting suggestion mode described later (while the mode change image is displayed) (see FIG. 20).

(RAM clear notification)
Based on the input of the RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification executing means to execute the RAM clear notification. It is configured. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to continue the RAM clear notification until a predetermined time (30000 ms in the first embodiment) elapses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the emission control is performed so that the upper emission region 19a is illuminated in red, and the emission control is performed so that the lower emission region 19b is illuminated in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output a RAM clear sound (such as a dedicated music piece) by voice. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays an initial image set in the pachinko machine 10 at least during the RAM clear notification. This initial image is composed of a background image corresponding to the first gaming state (low-probability low-base state) and a stop display of a combination of decorations that is predetermined as an initial symbol.

Here, when the production control CPU 65a inputs a RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a and also inputs a setting change start command from the main control CPU 60a, the setting change mode ends (moves to a game-enabled state). And, until the door opening detection sensor SE10 becomes the non-detection state (until the predetermined standby end condition is satisfied), the start of the RAM clear notification is awaited. As a result, the RAM clear notification is not executed during the setting change mode, and it is possible to reliably notify that the setting change mode is in progress by the above-mentioned setting change mode notification. Further, since the RAM clear notification is started after the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are closed, the RAM clear notification can reliably notify that the main control RAM 60c has been initialized.

(Power recovery notification)
Based on the input of the recovery command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and execute the power recovery notification. ing. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to continue this power recovery notification until a predetermined time (in the first embodiment, 30,000 ms) elapses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the emission control is performed so that the upper emission region 19a is illuminated in red, and the emission control is performed so that the lower emission region 19b is illuminated in red. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output a power recovery sound (a dedicated song or the like) as a sound. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays the power recovery image set in the pachinko machine 10 at least during the power recovery notification. This power recovery image is composed of a background image corresponding to the game state after recovery, and a stop display of a combination of decorations that is predetermined as a power recovery pattern.

Here, when the production control CPU 65a inputs the restoration command from the main control CPU 60a and also inputs the setting confirmation start command from the main control CPU 60a, the setting confirmation mode ends (moves to the game-enabled state), and Until the door opening detection sensor SE10 is in the non-detection state (until the predetermined standby end condition is satisfied), the start of the power recovery notification is awaited. As a result, the power recovery notification is not executed during the setting confirmation mode, and it is possible to reliably notify that the setting confirmation mode is in progress by the above-described setting confirmation mode notification. Further, since the power recovery notification is started after the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are closed, it is possible to reliably notify that the main control RAM 60c is not initialized by the power recovery notification and the power is restored. it can.

(Random number update error notification)
Based on the input of the random number update error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and executes the random number update error notification. Is configured to let. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to continue this random number update error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "abnormality has been detected in the main board" periodically until the power is turned off, or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). In addition, the production control CPU 65a, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17 is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) (full-screen error display), the words "random number update error" and "call a staff member" The display is controlled to display the characters "." That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the random number update error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (symbol), background, and the like displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. Disappear.

(Magnetic detection sensor error notification)
Based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and notifies the magnetic detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the production control CPU 65a is configured to continue this magnetic detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "the magnetic detection sensor has reacted" periodically until the power is turned off, or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). In addition, the production control CPU 65a, in the state in which the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17 is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) (full-screen error display), the words "Magnetic detection sensor error" and "Call a staff member." The display is controlled to display the character "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the magnetic detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (symbol), background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. It will not be done.

(Radio wave detection sensor error notification)
Based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and notifies the radio wave detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the production control CPU 65a is configured to continue this radio wave detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "the radio wave detection sensor has reacted" periodically or until a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) before the power is turned off. In addition, the production control CPU 65a, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) (full-screen error display), the words "radio wave detection sensor error" and "call a staff member". The display is controlled to display the character "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the radio wave detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (symbol), background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. It will not be done.

(Vibration detection sensor error notification)
Based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification execution means, and notifies the vibration detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the production control CPU 65a is configured to continue this vibration detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. In addition, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "the vibration detection sensor has reacted" periodically until the power is turned off, or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). In addition, the production control CPU 65a displays the characters "vibration detection sensor error" and "call a staff member" in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) (full screen error display). The display is controlled to display the character "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the vibration detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (symbol), background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. It will not be done.

(Notification of special telephone prize error)
Based on the input of the special electric prize winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the production control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification executing means, and executes the special electric prize error notification. Is configured to let. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to continuously output an error sound (for example, a humming sound). Further, the effect control CPU 65a, for example, in the display unit 17a, in the display area smaller than the entire size of the display unit 17a so as not to overlap with the decoration that is stopped and displayed in the ongoing pattern variation effect. The display is controlled to display the "abnormal prize winning error (special power)" character (type display) (small error display) near the outer edge of the and the stop display position of the decoration. It should be noted that the special electric prize winning error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, error notifications associated with the ordinary electric prize winning error and the full error), and the "abnormal prize winning error (special electric prize error The display area for displaying the character ")" is set to be different from the display area for displaying the character by other error notifications.

(Public prize winning error notification)
Based on the input of the ordinary electric prize winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification executing means to notify the ordinary electric prize error. Is configured to run. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined emission color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. State. In this case, the light emission control is performed so that the upper light emitting region 19a is illuminated in yellow, and the light emission control is performed so that the lower light emitting region 19b is illuminated in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to continuously output an error sound (for example, a humming sound). Further, the effect control CPU 65a, for example, in the display unit 17a, in the display area smaller than the entire size of the display unit 17a so as not to overlap with the decoration that is stopped and displayed in the ongoing pattern variation effect. The display is controlled to display the "abnormal winning error (general electric power)" character (type display) (small error display) near the outer edge of and the stop display position of the decoration. It should be noted that the ordinary electric prize winning error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, the error notifications associated with the special electric prize winning error and the full error). The display area for performing the character display of "Den" is set to be different from the display area for the character display by other error notifications.

(Notification of full error)
Based on the input of the full error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to integrally control the symbol display device 17 and the speaker 18 as the notification executing means to execute the full error notification. . The production control CPU 65a starts executing the full error notification at the timing of inputting the full error designation command, and at the timing of inputting the full error elimination command output from the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the full error is eliminated. End full error notification. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "please remove the ball" only a predetermined number of times (only once in the first embodiment). Further, the effect control CPU 65a, for example, the display unit 17a, in the display area of the symbol display device 17, which is smaller than the overall size of the display unit 17a, so as not to overlap with the decoration that is stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect. The display is controlled so that the characters "please remove the ball" are displayed (small error display) near the outer edge of the display and between the stop display positions of the decoration. In addition, the full error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, the error notifications associated with the special electricity prize error and the ordinary electricity prize error), and "please remove the ball. The display area for displaying the character "" is set to be different from the display area for displaying the character by other error notification.

(Door opening error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the voice output of the speaker 18 as the notification executing means and execute the door opening error notification based on the input of the door opening error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The production control CPU 65a starts executing the door opening error notification at the timing of inputting the door opening error designating command, and inputs the door opening error solving command output from the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the door opening error is resolved. The door opening error notification is ended at the timing. Specifically, the production control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "door is open" only a predetermined number of times (only once in the first embodiment). If the first transition operation (transition to the setting change mode) or the second transition operation (transition to the setting confirmation mode) is performed when the power is turned on, the notification during setting change and the notification during setting confirmation are given priority. The door open error notification is not executed (only the information transmission to the outside of the machine by the external output of the security signal is executed). On the other hand, the door opening error notification may be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 17 while the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are being executed.

(About display control board 66)
Next, the display control board 66 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 66 includes a display control CPU 66a for executing control processing, a display control ROM 66b for storing a control program executed by the display control CPU 66a, and data necessary for processing by the display control CPU 66a. A writable/readable display control RAM 66c and the like are provided. The display control CPU 66a is connected to the display control ROM 66b and the display control RAM 66c, and is also connected to the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 66b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 66b stores various kinds of image data (images such as patterns, background images, characters and characters) relating to various effects, and various kinds of image data relating to error notification. Further, the display control RAM 66c stores (sets) various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About various performances)
Next, effects that can be executed by the pachinko machine 10 (over-prize effect, music selection effect, and multiple types of setting suggestion effect) will be described in detail.

(Over prize winning production)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the number of winnings of the pachinko ball (the number of detections by the special winning detection sensor SE3) to the special winning opening 33a in one round game has reached a predetermined number as an effect during the big hit game state. In response to the above (corresponding to the time of detection by the entering ball detecting means), the winning effect can be executed. In the first embodiment, as a winning effect, when a pachinko ball (tenth pachinko ball) that exceeds the specified number (9) that triggers the end of the round game wins the special winning opening 33a (occurrence of over-winning) At the time), a winning effect (hereinafter referred to as "over-winning effect") is executed according to the winning timing.

In the first embodiment, the over-prize performance is constant at every occurrence of the opportunity (over-prize) regardless of the type of the big-hit game state (type of big-hit symbol) and corresponding to each round game in all the big-hit game states. It is designed to be executed at the effect contents and at a fixed execution timing. On the other hand, depending on the type of big hit game state (type of big hit symbol), the effect contents of the over-winning prize effect, the execution probability (executability), or the execution timing may be made different.

The special opening/closing member 33b for opening and closing the special winning opening 33a is opened by exciting the special winning solenoid SL2 during the round game, and the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects the specified number of winnings in the special winning opening 33a. Upon detection, the special winning solenoid SL2 is immediately demagnetized, and the special opening/closing member 33b is promptly displaced from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, the over-winning effect is executed only when another pachinko ball passes through (specially enters) the special winning opening 33a immediately before and after the timing when the special number of pachinko balls is detected by the special winning detection sensor SE3. It is a relatively infrequent performance that can be performed.

Based on the input of the special winning command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a grasps the occurrence of the winning of the pachinko ball into the special winning opening 33a (detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3). Then, the production control CPU 65a, from the timing of inputting the opening command from the main control CPU 60a (starting time of the predetermined number of rounds), the timing of inputting a new opening command next (starting point of the next round game) The number of special winning command inputs is counted up to the counting period, and the total number of special winning commands input during one counting period causes the special winning opening 33a from the start of the round game to that point. Identify the number of prizes. The count value of each count period is cleared at the end of the count period, and the count value of the next count period is newly stored. However, for the counting period corresponding to the final round game, since a new opening command is not input next, the count value of the counting period is cleared when the jackpot end command is input from the main control CPU 60a. There is.

Here, the symbol display device 17 and the frame lamp 19 described above function as an over-winning effect executing means that executes the over-winning effect based on the control by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, in the over-prize effect, in the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 that is executing the display effect corresponding to the big hit game state (round game), an effect image dedicated to the effect (for example, shooting stars are displayed in the display unit 17a). (Effect image passing diagonally through the approximate center) is additionally displayed, and the frame lamp 19 that is executing the light emission effect corresponding to the big hit game state (round game) is a light emission mode dedicated to the effect. (For example, a rainbow-colored light is emitted in such a manner that it circulates around the window 13a). This over-winning effect is executed only for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) when the number of winnings exceeds the specified number by one (the tenth winning).

(Music selection performance)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as an effect during the big hit game state, the player outputs a music output from the speaker 18 during the big hit game state (specifically, the normal operation button 52 and selection). A music selection effect as a selection effect to be selected by operating the operation button 53) is configured to be executable. In the first embodiment, the music selection effect is executed during the first round game in the big hit game state, and the music selected in this music selection effect is output from the speaker 18 in the second and subsequent round games. ing.

In the first embodiment, regardless of the type of big hit game state (type of big hit symbol), corresponding to the first round game in all big hit game states, the music selection effect has a constant effect content, a constant execution probability. It can be executed (executability) and at a constant execution timing. On the other hand, depending on the type of jackpot gaming state (type of jackpot pattern), the effect contents of the music selection effect, the execution probability (executability), or the execution timing may be made different.

Here, the above-mentioned symbol display device 17 functions as a selection effect executing unit that executes the music selection effect based on the control by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, in the music selection effect, first, in the approximate center of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 in which the display effect corresponding to the big hit game state (round game) is being performed, the player's selection start operation of the music is performed. A promotion display image prompting execution is displayed, and the player operates the normal operation button 52 or the special operation button 54 during the display of the promotion display image, thereby including character images showing mutually different song names. A plurality of options are displayed using almost the entire display unit 17a. Then, while the player selects one of the options using the selection operation button 53 or the special operation button 54 in the state where the plurality of options are displayed, the player operates the normal operation button 52 to select one of the options. By finalizing the selection target, the music selection effect ends, and the music corresponding to the option selected by the player in the second and subsequent round games is output from the speaker 18.

The production control CPU 65a grasps that the big hit game state has started based on the input of the big hit start command from the main control CPU 60a. Then, based on the input of the first opening command (start of the first round game) from the main control CPU 60a in the big hit game state, the display of the promotion display image is started on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and At the same time, the first detection effective period during which both the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 that detect the operation of the normal operation button 52 and the special operation button 54 are effective (operation of the normal/special operation buttons 52 and 54). Validity period) is started. The display state of the promotion display image ends when the first detection by any of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 occurs during the first detection effective period, and then the plurality of options are displayed. Try to shift to the display state. The effect control CPU 65a, at the same time as shifting to the display state of the options, the second detection effective period during which the detection of the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 that detects the operation of the selection operation button 53 is effective (the operation effective period of the selection operation button 53 ) Is started. That is, the second detection valid period is set to overlap with the first detection valid period. Then, the production control CPU 65a detects the second detection by any of the first and third production operation detection sensors SE15, SE17 (the detection sensor SE15, SE17 different from the first detection may be detected). Then, the first and second detection effective periods are ended at the same time. Moreover, the effect control CPU 65a specifies the option selected at that time point according to the detection by any of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 that occur in the display state of the option, and specifies the specified option. The music corresponding to is determined as the music output from the speaker 18 in the second and subsequent round games.

(Setting suggestion production)
Here, the effect contents and execution timings of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 sets the clear switch CLS as the operation target under the condition that the control state of the main control CPU 60a is changed to the setting change mode by performing a predetermined first change operation when the power is turned on. By performing a setting change operation, it is possible to set any of the multiple probability setting values that specify the stage (big hit probability) related to the degree of advantage of the game as the probability (reference value) to be referred to in the special figure hit determination. Has been done. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect regarding the probability setting value (big hit probability) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to execute the setting suggestion effect at a predetermined execution timing in response to occurrence of a predetermined trigger in the playable state. However, during the period when the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) and the power recovery notification are executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted. That is, the setting suggestion effect is executed at an execution timing that does not hinder the execution of the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a setting suggestion effect is provided for the ball rental operation (that is, the operation that triggers the ball payout device to perform the supply operation), which is the act of the player attempting to start or continue the game. By executing the above, the player's motivation for the game is increased. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to execute the setting suggestion effect by an opportunity other than the ball rental operation (detection by the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13), and the setting suggestion effect according to a plurality of types of opportunities. By making it possible to execute, the game is provided with fun. In the first embodiment, the trigger for executing the setting suggestion effect is other than the detection of the ball-renting operation by the ball-renting operation detection sensor SE13 (first trigger), which is a trigger detecting means for detecting the trigger for the ball-renting operation. , Can be roughly divided into detection of a pachinko ball entering by the entrance detecting means SE1, SE2, SE3 (second trigger) and detection of an effect operation by the effect operation means SE17 (third opportunity). Further, the detection of a ball as an execution opportunity can be classified into detection of a start prize by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 and detection of a special prize by the special prize detection sensor SE3.

Production control CPU65a, after the ball rental operation is a setting suggestion production triggered by the detection by the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 (first trigger production by the first trigger), and the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2. After the winning a prize effect (the second opportunity effect by the second opportunity), which is the setting suggestion effect triggered by the opportunity, and the special after-winning effect (the second opportunity opportunity), which is the setting suggestion effect triggered by the detection by special prize detection sensor SE3. The second trigger effect) and the post-effect operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 (third opportunity effect by the third opportunity) are configured to be executable and controllable. There is.

The effect control CPU 65a controls the different effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 55 to execute the after-ball-renting operation effect, the after-start winning prize effect, the after-special prize effect and the after-effect operation effect, respectively. In addition, the production execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 55 in the pachinko machine 10, the symbol display device 17 which is a display means, the speaker 18 which is a sound output means, the frame lamp 19 which is a light emitting means, and the game board lamp. 24 and the effect movable body 55 (frame movable body 55a, board movable body 55b) which is movable means. Here, in the first embodiment, the sound output means (speaker) 18, the movable means (effect movable body) 55, the light emitting means (frame lamp, game board lamp) 19, 24 and the display means (symbol display device) 17, respectively. However, as setting suggestion effect execution means for executing the setting suggestion effect, they are associated with different setting suggestion effects (post-ball-renting operation effect, start winning prize effect, special prize winning effect and effect operation effect effect) on a one-to-one basis. ing.

The post-ball-renting operation effect is an effect executed by the sound output means (speaker) 18 triggered by the detection by the ball-renting operation detection sensor SE13. As shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of types (two types of first sound effect and second sound effect) are provided as the post-ball-renting operation effects. When the probability setting value “1” or “6” is set as the reference value, the first sound effect may be executed upon detection by the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13. Further, the second sound effect can be executed upon detection by the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 when the probability setting value “5” is set as the reference value. The execution probability of the post-ball-renting operation effect will be described later.

The first sound effect is a special sound (for example, a beep, a beep, or a beep) at a timing when a predetermined time (20 seconds or 22 seconds) has elapsed since the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 detected the ball rental operation of the ball rental operation button 51a. A beep sound is output from the speaker 18. When the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1", this first sound effect can be executed at the timing when 20 seconds have elapsed from the detection of the ball rental operation. Further, when the probability setting value set as the reference value is “6”, it can be executed at the timing when 22 seconds have elapsed from the detection of the ball rental operation. On the other hand, the first sound effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "2" to "5". That is, when the first sound effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either “1” or “6”, and the first sound effect is the probability setting value. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that one of the values “1” and “6” is set as the reference value.

The probability setting value "1" which is the target of the first sound effect is a target of suggestion in each of the setting suggesting effects after the start winning a prize, the special after winning a prize, and the effect after the operating effect, which are the setting suggesting effects due to other triggers. Absent. That is, the first sound effect is a "specific target type suggestion effect" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in a setting suggestion effect caused by another trigger is an intent target.

Further, the second sound effect, only when the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 detects the ball rental operation of the ball rental operation button 51a, and the detection timing is during execution of the symbol variation effect, the symbol variation The sound quality or the volume of the voice effect executed by the speaker 18 is changed in accordance with the effect (for example, the volume is temporarily lowered). This second sound effect can be executed at the detection timing of the ball rental operation when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". On the other hand, the second sound effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second sound effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is “5”, and the probability setting value “5” is the reference value in the second sound effect. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that it is set as.

The probability setting value “5” which is the target of the second sound effect is also a target of suggestion in each of the setting suggestive effects after the start winning prize, the special post-winning prize effect, and the post-effect operation effect, which are setting suggestive effects due to other triggers. There is. In other words, the second sound effect is a "common target type suggestion effect" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

The post-winning prize effect is an effect executed by the movable means (effect movable body) 55 triggered by the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2. As shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of types (two types of a first movable effect and a second movable effect) are provided as the effects after the start winning. When the probability setting value “3” or “6” is set as the reference value, the first movable effect can be executed upon detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. In addition, the second movable effect can be executed with the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as a trigger when the probability setting value “5” is set as the reference value. The execution probability of the effect after the start winning prize will be described later.

In the first movable effect, in a state where the number of pieces of start pending information has not reached the upper limit, the start winning prize is detected by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 when the starting winning prize is detected in the starting winning holes 31a and 32a. It is realized by operating the frame movable body 55a provided in the front frame 13 (upper ball tray 14) at a predetermined timing during the corresponding symbol variation effect. The operation of the frame movable body 55a in the first movable effect is executed in a mode (non-light emitting state) different from the normal operation executed according to the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. This first movable effect is a feature corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the first movable effect is executed in both cases where the probability setting value set as the reference value is "3" and "6". It can be executed at a timing according to the type of the figure variation pattern. On the other hand, the first movable effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1", "2", "4", "5". That is, when the first movable effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either "3" or "6", and the first movable effect is the probability setting value. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that any of the values “3” and “6” is set as the reference value.

Here, the execution timing of the first movable effect is the start timing of the symbol fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 14) is either the normal deviation fluctuation pattern HPh or the deviation normal reach fluctuation pattern HPr1. In the case of any of the out-development reach reach variation pattern HPr2, the hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1 and the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2, 10 seconds have passed from the start of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, as the effect pattern (see FIG. 15) for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation effect, the deviating first normal reach effect pattern EPh11 and the hit first normal reach effect pattern EPa11 are the same until the end of the symbol effect effect. The effect contents (first normal reach) are set to be specified, and the deviation second normal reach effect pattern EPh12 and the hit second normal reach effect pattern EPa12 are the same until the end of the pattern variation effect (second normal reach). Since it is set to specify, due to the difference in the timing when the first movable effect is executed during normal reach, it is possible to infer whether or not the jackpot gaming state will occur before the decoration drawing is stopped and displayed. Is.

The probability setting value “1” that is the target of the first movable effect is a target of suggestion in each of the setting suggestion effects after the other factors, that is, the post-ball-point winning a prize effect, the special award winning effect, and the effect operation effect. Not not. That is, the first movable effect is a "specific target type suggestion effect" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in a setting suggestion effect caused by another trigger is an intent target.

In addition, the second movable effect is started when the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detect the starting winning prize to the starting winning prize holes 31a and 32a in a state where the number of holding pieces of the starting pending information has not reached the upper limit. It is realized by operating the board movable body 55b provided in the game board 20 at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation effect corresponding to the winning. The operation of the board movable body 55b in the second movable effect is executed in a mode (non-light emitting state) different from the normal operation executed according to the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. In the second movable effect, when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", the timing according to the type of the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the second movable effect is executed. It can be executed in. On the other hand, the second movable effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second movable effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and the probability setting value "5" is the reference value in the second movable effect. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that it is set as.

Here, the execution timing of the second movable effect is the same as in the first movable effect when the special figure fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 14) is either the normal deviation fluctuation pattern HPh or the deviation normal reach fluctuation pattern HPr1. It is the start timing of the symbol variation effect, and in the case of any of the outlying development reach variation pattern HPr2, the hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1 and the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2, the timing at which 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation effect To be done. That is, it is possible to infer whether or not the big hit game state is caused by the difference in the timing at which the second movable effect is executed during the normal reach.

The probability setting value “5”, which is the target of the second movable effect, is also a target of suggestion in each of the setting suggestion effect after the ball rental operation, the special post-prize prize effect, and the effect operation effect after the setting. ing. In other words, the second sound effect is a "common target type suggestion effect" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

The post-special winning effect is an effect executed by the light emitting means (frame lamp, game board lamp) 19, 24 triggered by the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3. As shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of types (two types of a first light emission effect and a second light emission effect) are provided as the special winning effect. In the first light emission effect, when any of the probability setting values “4” to “6” is set as the reference value, it is triggered by the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3 (corresponding to the detection by the entrance detecting means). Can be implemented. In addition, the second light emission effect can be executed when the probability setting value “5” is set as the reference value, upon the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3 (corresponding to the detection by the entrance detecting means). .. The execution probability of the post-special winning effect will be described later.

The first light emission effect is that the frame lamp 19 emits light in a special manner (for example, the whole is yellow for 3 seconds) at the timing when the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects the winning of the special winning opening 33a (special winning). It will be realized by flashing. This first light emission effect can be executed at a common timing according to the detection by the special winning award detection sensor SE3 regardless of whether the probability setting value set as the reference value is "4" to "6". Here, every time the pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 33a during the big hit game state (during the round game), the first light emission effect is executed according to the winning timing. On the other hand, the first light emission effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "3". That is, when the first light emission effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is any one of “4” to “6”, and the first light emission effect is the probability setting value. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that any of the values “4” to “6” is set as the reference value.

The probability setting value “4”, which is the target of the first light emission effect, is a target of suggestion in each of the post-ball-renting operation effect, the start winning prize effect, and the effect operation effect, which are setting suggestive effects due to other triggers. Not not. That is, the first light emission effect is a "specific target type suggestion effect" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in a setting suggestion effect caused by another trigger is an intent target.

Further, the second light emission effect is that the game board lamp 24 emits light in a special mode at the timing when the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects the special winning prize in the special winning opening 33a (for example, the entire red color for 3 seconds). It will be realized by flashing. The second light emission effect can be executed at the special winning detection timing when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". Here, like the first light emission effect, every time the pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 33a during the big hit game state (during the round game), the second light emission effect is executed according to the winning timing. Is becoming On the other hand, the second light emission effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second light emission effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is “5”, and the probability setting value “5” is the reference value for the second light emission effect. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that it is set as.

The probability setting value "5" which is the target of the second light emission effect is also a target of suggestion in each of the setting suggestion effect after the ball rental operation, the after-start winning prize effect, and the after-effect operation effect, which are setting inspiration effects caused by other occasions. ing. In other words, the second light emission effect is a "common target type suggestion effect" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is an intent target.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a, in the round game, the pachinko ball (tenth pachinko ball) that exceeds the specified number (9) in the round game wins the special winning opening 33a. In this case, the control can be performed at the winning timing. That is, in the first embodiment, it is possible to determine whether to execute the over-winning effect and the post-special winning effect (first light emission effect, second light emission effect) in response to the detection by the special prize detection sensor SE3. In some cases, the execution timing of special post-winning effects (for each special prize) may overlap with the execution timing of over-winning effects (at the time of winning the tenth prize in the round game). Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the over-winning effect is executed at the same timing as when the after-special winning effect is executed at the time of detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3, the over-winning effect is defined as a regulation mode. In this case, it is possible not to execute the over-winning effect.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a determines to execute the special post-winning effect (first light emission effect, second light emission effect) corresponding to the special prize, the tenth special prize in the round game. The effect image (shooting star) as an over-winning effect executed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a trigger is an effect image of a size smaller than a normal over-winning effect when the special post-winning effect is not executed, and The display 17a is passed to the end side. In this case, the display of the effect image (shooting star) is completed in a time (1 second) shorter than the normal time (2 seconds). That is, when it is determined to execute the special winning award effect (first light emitting effect, second light emitting effect), the over-winning effect executed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is an obstacle to the special winning award effect. In order to prevent this from happening, it is displayed in a display mode (regulation mode) that is more difficult for the player to catch the eye than usual. When the production control CPU 65a decides to execute the special post-winning production (first light emission production, second light emission production) in response to the special prize, the tenth special prize in the round game is triggered. The execution of the over-winning effect by the frame lamp 19 is stopped. In this way, in the relationship between the special post-prize production (setting suggestion production) and the over-prize production that may be executed upon the winning of the special winning opening 33a, the special post-prize production (setting suggestion production) is given priority. I try to make it stand out.

The after-production effect is an effect executed by the display means (symbol display device) 17 triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17. As shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of types (two types of a first display effect and a second display effect) are provided as the after-effect effects effects. When the probability setting value “2” or “6” is set as the reference value, the first display effect may be executed upon detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17. In addition, the second display effect may be executed upon detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 when the probability setting value “5” is set as the reference value. The execution probability of this post-production effect will be described later.

The first display effect is for the special operation button 54 during the first detection effective period of the above-described music selection effect during the jackpot gaming state (the period in which both the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 are effective). When the first effect operation (operation to switch from the display of the promotion display image to the option display) is detected by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 (that is, the operation operation is effective among the plurality of effect operation means 52 and 54 specified). When the display of the promotion display image is terminated by operating the special operation button 54, which is the production operation means of (1), the contents of the options displayed on the display unit 17a are different from those of the normal music selection production (display contents). It is realized by setting the option including a character image indicating a musical piece dedicated to one display effect). That is, when the display of the promotion display image of the music selection effect is switched to the option display by the operation of the normal operation button 52, the first display effect is not executed. In the first display effect, the timing of the effect operation of the special operation button 54 (detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17) regardless of whether the probability setting value set as the reference value is “2” or “6”. It is a timing, and may be executed at the timing when the display of the options of the music selection effect is started). On the other hand, the first display effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" or "3" to "5". That is, when the first display effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either “2” or “6”, and the first display effect is the probability setting value. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that any of the values “2” and “6” is set as the reference value.

The probability setting value “2” which is the target of the first display effect is a target of suggestion in each of the post-ball-renting operation effect, the start after winning prize effect and the special after-winning effect effect which are setting suggestive effects due to other triggers. Not not. That is, the first display effect is a "specific target type suggestion effect" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in a setting suggestion effect caused by another trigger is an intent target.

Here, the first display effect (effect after effect operation) is executed with different effect contents according to the type (value) of the big hit game state in which the effect is executed. The pachinko machine 10 is capable of producing a plurality of types of big hit game states, and a special figure (big hit pattern) determined when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination, by a symbol variation effect corresponding to the determination. The type of jackpot gaming state that occurs after the end of is determined. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 includes a total of three round games as a big hit game state, and a "first big hit" that is in a low-probability low base state until the end of the pattern variation effect 50 times after the end, Includes 3 round games and 50 times after the end of the symbol variation production becomes a high-precision low base state until the production ends, and "2nd big hit", including 6 round games in total and 50 variations after the end "3rd big hit" which is in a low accuracy high base state until the production is completed, and includes a total of 6 round games and is in the high accuracy high base state until the 50 times symbol variation production is completed "4th "Big hit" and "fifth big hit" including a total of 9 round games and being in a highly accurate and high base state until the end of 50 times of symbol variation effects are configured. The production control CPU 65a displays a common background image on the display unit 17a during the period after the "first big hit" and the "second big hit" are finished until the symbol variation production is finished 50 times (the same production mode is set. In this way, it is controlled so that it is difficult to determine whether it is the low-accuracy low base state or the high-accuracy low base state. Further, after the "third big hit" and the "fourth big hit" are finished, a common background image is displayed on the display unit 17a during the period until the symbol variation effect is finished 50 times (the same effect mode is set). , It is controlled so as to make it difficult to determine whether it is in the low accurate high base state or the high accurate high base state. The production control CPU 65a specifies the type of the big hit game state based on the big hit start command from the main control CPU 60a, and at the same time the first display effect in the "first big hit", "third big hit" and "fifth big hit". A display mode (for example, an option including a character image showing the music A) and a display mode of the first display effect in the "second big hit" and the "fourth big hit" (for example, an option including the character image showing the music B). Be different. Thereby, when the first display effect is triggered by the detection of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 in the first detection effective period during the big hit game state, after the end of the big hit game state due to the difference in the display mode. It becomes possible to determine the game state.

The second display effect is a special operation button by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 during the detection effective period of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 (hereinafter referred to as “third detection effective period”) set during the symbol variation effect. This is realized by additionally displaying a dedicated character image on the display unit 17a when the effect operation 54 is detected. This second display effect may be executed at the timing of the effect operation of the special operation button 54 (the detection timing of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17) when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". . On the other hand, the second display effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second display effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and the probability setting value "5" is the reference value in the second display effect. It functions as a suggestive effect that suggests that it is set as.

The probability setting value “5” that is the target of the second display effect is also a target of the suggestion after the ball rental operation, the after-winning winning effect, and the after-special winning effect, which are setting suggestive effects due to other triggers. ing. In other words, the second display effect is a "common target type suggestion effect" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

(About execution probability of setting suggestion production)
Next, the execution probabilities and the like will be specifically described with respect to the various setting suggestion effects described above. The production control CPU 65a according to the first embodiment identifies a plurality of production contents, execution probabilities, execution probabilities, and execution timings of setting suggestion productions (production after ball rental operation, production after start winning prize, production after special winning and production after production operation). The setting suggestion modes of various types are configured to be controllable, and the execution probabilities of various setting suggestion effects differ depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in. Specifically, as the setting suggestion mode, "high frequency mode (mode 1)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed with high frequency, and "middle frequency mode (mode 2)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed with medium frequency There is a "low frequency mode (mode 3)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a low frequency, and a "prohibition mode (mode 4)" in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed, which is specified by any of the setting suggestion modes. The setting suggestion effect is executed according to the execution probability. That is, the frequency at which the setting suggestive effect is executed is set to increase in the order of “prohibition mode”→“low frequency mode”→“medium frequency mode”→“high frequency mode”. Then, as will be described later, it is configured to shift from the setting suggestion mode at that time point to another setting suggestion mode in response to the establishment of the mode change condition (change condition).

In the first embodiment, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is made different for each setting suggestion mode, and the effect contents and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect are common regardless of the type of the setting suggestion mode (however, , Except for the prohibit mode for prohibiting the execution of the setting suggestion effect), but the effect contents and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect can be made different according to the type of the setting suggestion mode. It is also possible to make only the execution probabilities (or any of the effect contents, execution propriety, and execution timing) for a specific type of setting suggestion effect different for each setting suggestion mode.

The effect control CPU 65a uses the ball-renting operation detection sensor SE13 when the probability setting values (“1” and “6”) that are the targets of the first sound effect (production after ball-renting operation) are set as reference values. When the detection is generated, and when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the speaker 18 is controlled to execute the first sound effect. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the first sound effect is different depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a is staying in, and as shown in FIG. 16, the probability setting value “1” is referred to. When set to a value, the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “1%” in the high frequency mode, “0.5%” in the medium frequency mode, and “0.1%” in the low frequency mode, Production control CPU65a executes. Further, when the probability setting value “6” is set to the reference value, each execution probability of “2%” in the high frequency mode, “1%” in the medium frequency mode, and “0.5%” in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process for winning. That is, the execution of the first sound effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

In addition, the execution of the first sound effect is performed in the relationship between the case where the probability setting value “1” is set to the reference value and the case where the probability setting value “6” is set to the reference value, that is, the reference. It is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities due to the difference in the probability setting values set in the values.

The effect control CPU 65a uses the ball-renting operation detection sensor SE13 during the pattern change when the probability setting value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second sound effect (post-ball-renting operation effect), is set as the reference value. When the detection is generated and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the speaker 18 is controlled to execute the second sound effect. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the second sound effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 16, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “6%” in the high frequency mode, “3%” in the medium frequency mode, and “1%” in the low frequency mode. Run. That is, the execution of the second sound effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) having the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The effect control CPU 65a uses the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 in the case where the probability setting values (“3” and “6”) that are suggestive targets of the first movable effect (start winning award effect) are set as reference values. When the detection is generated, and when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the frame movable body 55a is controlled to execute the first movable effect. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the first movable effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 17, the probability setting value “3” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of "5%" in the high frequency mode, "2%" in the medium frequency mode, and "1%" in the low frequency mode. Run. When the probability setting value “6” is set as the reference value, the winning probability is “10%” in the high frequency mode, “5%” in the medium frequency mode, and “2%” in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first movable effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

In addition, the execution of the first movable effect is based on the relationship between the case where the probability setting value “3” is set to the reference value and the case where the probability setting value “6” is set to the reference value, that is, the reference. It is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities due to the difference in the probability setting values set in the values.

The effect control CPU 65a causes detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 when the probability setting value (“5”), which is the target of the second movable effect (start winning award effect), is set as the reference value. In addition, when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the movable board 55b is controlled to execute the second movable effect. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the second movable effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 17, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “50%” in the high frequency mode, “10%” in the medium frequency mode, and “5%” in the low frequency mode. Run. That is, the execution of the second movable effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

Production control CPU65a, during the round game when the probability setting value ("4", "5", "6"), which is the target of the first light emission production (production after special winning) is set as the reference value When the detection by the eleventh special winning detection sensor SE3 occurs and when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the frame lamp 19 is caused to perform the first light emission effect. Control. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the first light emission effect is different depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a is staying in, and as shown in FIG. 18, the probability setting value “4” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “90%” in the high frequency mode, “70%” in the medium frequency mode, and “20%” in the low frequency mode. Run. When the probability setting value “5” is set to the reference value, the winning probability is “100%” in the high frequency mode, “70%” in the medium frequency mode, and “50%” in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. Furthermore, when the probability setting value “6” is set as the reference value, the winning probability is “100%” in the high frequency mode, “80%” in the medium frequency mode, and “60%” in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first light emission effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The first light emission effect is executed when the probability setting value “4” is set to the reference value, when the probability setting value “5” is set to the reference value, and when the probability setting value “6” is set. Is set to the reference value, that is, the probability setting value set to the reference value is different, and is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities.

The effect control CPU 65a is the eleventh special prize detection sensor during the round game in the case where the probability setting value (“5”) that is the target of the second light emission effect (special prize winning effect) is set as the reference value. When the detection by SE3 occurs and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the game board lamp 24 is controlled to execute the second light emission effect. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the second light emission effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a is staying in, and as shown in FIG. 18, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “90%” in the high frequency mode, “70%” in the medium frequency mode, and “20%” in the low frequency mode. Run. That is, the execution of the second light emission effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The effect control CPU 65a determines whether the probability setting values (“2” and “6”), which are the targets of the first display effect (effect after effect operation), are set as the reference values in the first detection effective period. 3 When the first detection by the production operation detection sensor SE17 occurs, and when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the first display production is executed on the symbol display device 17. Control to let. Here, the lottery process as to whether or not to execute the first display effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 19, the probability setting value “2” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of “50%” in the high frequency mode, “10%” in the medium frequency mode, and “5%” in the low frequency mode. Run. When the probability setting value “6” is set as the reference value, the winning probability is “90%” in the high frequency mode, “30%” in the medium frequency mode, and “5%” in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first display effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

In addition, the execution of the first display effect depends on the relationship between the case where the probability setting value “2” is set to the reference value and the case where the probability setting value “6” is set to the reference value, that is, the reference. It is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities due to the difference in the probability setting values set as the values.

The effect control CPU 65a detects the third effect operation in the third detection effective period when the probability setting value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second display effect (effect after effect operation), is set as the reference value. When the detection by the sensor SE17 occurs, and when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (the specific condition is satisfied), the second display effect is controlled to be executed by the symbol display device 17. Here, the lottery process of whether or not to execute the second display effect is different depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a is staying in. As shown in FIG. 19, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When the value is set, the effect control CPU 65a performs the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of "50%" in the high frequency mode, "40%" in the medium frequency mode, and "9%" in the low frequency mode. Run. That is, the execution of the second display effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

(Regarding conditions for changing the setting suggestion mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a can control a plurality of types of setting suggestion modes (high-frequency mode, medium-frequency mode, low-frequency mode, and prohibit mode) as described above, and the predetermined change condition is set. The setting suggestion mode can be changed according to the establishment. Here, in the first embodiment, as changing conditions for changing the setting suggesting mode, two are provided: execution of an effect adjusting operation in which a predetermined operation means is an operation target, and change of a game state.

When the first change condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a uses the second effect operation detection sensor during the detection effective period during which the detection by the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 is effective (hereinafter referred to as the "fourth effective detection period"). The setting suggestion mode can be changed based on the detection of SE16 (operation of the selection operation button 53). Here, the production control CPU 65a is configured to set the period during which the main control CPU 60a is in the setting confirmation mode as the fourth detection effective period. That is, the production control CPU 65a starts the fourth detection valid period when the setting confirmation start command is input from the main control CPU 60a, and ends the fourth detection valid period when the setting change end command is input from the main control CPU 60a. .

As described above, the main control CPU 60a brings the pachinko machine 10 in the power-off state into the detection state of the door opening detection sensor SE10 and switches the setting operation unit 91 to the ON posture, and does not bring the clear switch CLS into the operation state. When the power switch PWS is turned on (that is, when the second shift operation is performed), the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the control state of the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, as shown in FIG. 20(a), the setting confirmation notification including the character image of "setting confirmation" is executed using almost the entire display portion 17a. .. The production control CPU 65a is configured to set the fourth detection effective period at the same time as the start of the setting confirmation mode. When the selection operation button 53 is operated during the setting confirmation mode, the second production operation detection in the fourth detection effective period is performed. The first detection of the sensor SE16 occurs. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a performs control to change the mode (display mode) of the setting confirmation notification. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20( b ), the display area of the character image of “setting confirmation” is moved upward and the mode change image is displayed in the lower area. Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, a display indicating that the setting suggestion mode of the selection target has been changed in response to the detection of the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 from the second time onward in the fourth detection effective period. Try to do it. Then, based on the input of the setting confirmation end command from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a shifts to the setting suggestion mode selected as the selection target on the mode change image and ends the display of the mode change image.

Here, the effect control RAM65c as a storage means provided in the effect control board 65 has a mode information storage area for setting (storing) mode specifying information capable of specifying the setting change mode controlled by the effect control CPU65a. When the power is turned off, the mode specifying information set in the mode information storage area is backed up and can be stored and held until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. That is, when the power recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting suggestion mode controlled by the effect control CPU 65a becomes the setting suggestion mode before the power is turned off. Therefore, when performing a setting suggestion mode change operation in the setting confirmation mode according to the second transition operation (operation including power recovery operation), the mode change image (see FIG. 20C) is displayed before the power failure. The display starts from the state in which the setting suggestion mode of is selected.

On the other hand, the effect control RAM 65c erases the mode specifying information stored in the mode information storage area in accordance with the clear operation (initialization of the effect control RAM 65c) when the power is turned on again, and initializes the effect control RAM 65c. Accordingly, the initial state mode specifying information for specifying the preset setting suggestion mode is stored (set) in the mode information storage area. That is, when the clear operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting suggestion mode controlled by the effect control CPU 65a automatically becomes the preset setting suggestion mode in the initial state. Thereby, the player determines whether the setting suggestion mode inferred from the execution probability of the setting suggestive effect is the setting suggestion mode in the initial state or not after the transition to the setting change mode (as a reference value). It is possible to estimate whether or not the probability setting value has been changed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In the first embodiment, the mode specifying information for specifying the high-frequency mode is set as the mode specifying information for the initial state, but the mode specifying information for specifying another setting suggesting mode is set as the mode specifying information for the initial state. Alternatively, the mode information storage area may be initialized.

Production control CPU65a, when the second change condition is satisfied, the big hit game state is generated based on the result of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU60a is a hit determination result, the big hit game state accordingly. After the end of, the setting suggestion mode may be changed when the gaming state is changed to a gaming state different from the gaming state before the start of the jackpot gaming state. However, in the first embodiment, the game state before the start of the big hit game state is the low-probability low base state, and the game state after the end of the big hit game is the high-probability high base state, only in the second case. The change conditions are satisfied. That is, the setting suggestion mode may be changed when the above-described “fourth big hit” or “fifth big hit” is generated based on the start winning that has occurred in the low accurate low base state. In the first embodiment, the changed setting suggestion mode in accordance with the establishment of the second change condition is always the high frequency mode, and this high frequency mode is the end of the highly accurate high base state (after the end of the big hit game state). At the timing of 50 times the end of the symbol variation effect), the pre-change setting suggestion mode is restored. Further, in the prohibit mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the second change condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the gaming state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game state including six round games is the low certainty high base state that occurs after the end of the "third big hit" or the "fourth big hit". It is possible to infer whether the state is the high-accuracy high-base state that occurs after the end, by the frequency with which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation and effect of the first embodiment described above will be described.

The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is set as a reference value in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c among a plurality of probability setting values "1" to "6" as values that specify the stage related to the advantage degree of the game. Based on the probability set value, the main control CPU 60a controls the special figure hit determination, and the probability set value to be set to the reference value is changed by the setting change operation (clear switch CLS as setting change operation means). The content of the pachinko game played by the player can be varied since it is changed according to the (operation).

Here, in response to the first shift operation accompanied by the clear operation, the main control RAM 60c shifts to a setting change mode in which a setting change operation is possible Since the probability setting value set as the reference value is not changed in the state where the game information before power-off is left, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the game control.

And the probability setting value (the advantage degree of the game) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is suggested by the setting suggesting effect executed in accordance with the control of the effect control CPU 65a, so that the player can play the game. It is possible to play the game while guessing how much the advantage degree is set, and it is possible to add interest to the game.

In addition, when the setting change mode is started in response to the first shift operation accompanied by the clear operation, the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) is started after the setting change mode is finished, and the RAM clear notification is started. Since the setting suggestion effect is not executed during the period when is executed, the execution of the RAM clear notification can be surely recognized.

In addition, to the ball-renting operation by the player (the operation that triggers the ball-discharging device to perform the supply operation of supplying the pachinko balls to the upper-ball tray 14 as the storage area on the front side of the machine), that is, the ball-renting operation The detection by the detection sensor (trigger detection means) SE13 is used as a trigger to execute the post-ball-renting operation effect as the setting suggestion effect, so that the game motivation of the player who attempts to start or continue the game is determined at a suitable timing. Not only can it be increased, but also unexpectedness can be imparted. Further, in this case, since the player performs the post-ball-renting operation effect on the occasion of the self-balling operation performed by the player, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the post-ball-renting operation suggestive effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a not only controls the execution of the setting suggestion effect (effect after the ball-rental operation) triggered by the detection by the ball-rental operation detection sensor SE13, but also detects the sensor SE1 different from the ball-rental operation detection sensor SE13. Since the setting suggestive effects (starting winning award effect, special winning award effect, and effect after effect operation) triggered by detection by SE2, SE3, and SE17 can also be controlled, the timing of the setting suggesting effect becomes monotonous. Can be prevented, and this can also provide the game with fun.

The effect control CPU 65a, as the setting suggestion effect, specifically detects after the ball-renting operation detection sensor SE13 is used as an effect after the ball-renting operation (first opportunity effect), and detects a winning of a pachinko ball (winning prize). After the start winning a prize and the special after winning a prize (the second opportunity effect) which are triggered by the detection by the starting winning award detecting sensors SE1 and SE2 and the special award detecting sensor SE3 as the ball detecting means, and the special as one of the effect operating means. Execution control of the post-effect production effect (third opportunity effect) triggered by the detection of the operation state of the operation button 54 by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 is performed, so that the execution trigger of the setting suggestion effect is diversified, It is possible to add interest to the game.

Then, as each of the post-ball-renting operation effect, the start winning award effect, the special award prize effect, and the effect operation effect, only the probability setting value “5” that can be a target to be suggested by another setting suggestion effect having a different execution timing is suggested. Probability setting value that is not a target to be suggested by setting suggestion effects (second sound effect, second movable effect, second light emission effect, second display effect) of the target common target type and other setting suggestion effects having different execution timings. Since the setting suggestion effect of the specific target type (first sound effect, first movable effect, first light emission effect, first display effect) is executed at least as a suggestion target, by the setting suggestion effect of the common target type, It is possible to prevent the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect for which the predetermined probability set value is the suggestion target from becoming monotonous, and by the setting suggestion effect of the specific target type, the trigger for executing the setting suggestion effect is one of a plurality of types. Could raise interest in what was.

Further, each of the post-ball-renting operation effect, the start-winning prize effect, the special prize effect, and the effect operation effect, a sound output means (speaker) 18 and a movable means (effect) as effect executing means for executing setting suggestion effect. (Movable body) 55, light emitting means (frame lamp, game board lamp) 19, 24, and display means (symbol display device) 17 are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis, and effect execution means differing depending on the timing of execution. Since the setting suggestion effect using is performed, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the setting suggestion effect and its execution opportunity, and to raise the interest in the suggestion effect.

Production control CPU65a, after the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13 detects the operating state of the ball rental operation button 51a, and only when the winning in the lottery process with a predetermined winning probability, after the ball rental operation production (setting suggestion. Since the effect is controlled, there may or may not be a post-ball-renting operation effect when the ball-renting operation is performed, and setting suggestion effect is performed while preventing frequent occurrence of setting suggestion effect. The value of being seen can be increased. In addition, the probability setting value "1" which is the target of suggestion after the ball rental operation is set as the reference value, and the probability setting value "6" which is also the target of suggestion after the ball rental operation is as the reference value. When set, as a lottery process of whether to execute the post-ball-renting operation effect, since the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities is set, the type of opportunity for setting suggestive effect, It is possible to estimate the probability setting value set as the reference value based on the frequency of the setting suggestion effect.

The production control CPU 65a can control the execution of post-start winning production (setting suggestion production) during the symbol variation production based on the special figure variation pattern from the main control CPU 60a, and corresponds to any of a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. Depending on whether it is the execution period of the symbol variation effect, at least one of the effect contents of the post-starting winning effect controlled for execution, the execution probability, the executability, and the execution timing (in the first embodiment, the execution timing) is made different. The range of games can be expanded by allowing the player to guess the result of the symbol variation effect (whether or not the big hit game state is generated) by the effect after the start winning prize.

When the number of pachinko balls (the number of special winnings into the special winning opening 33a) detected by the special winning effect production sensor SE3 corresponding to one round game in the jackpot gaming state has reached the prescribed number of 9, While the main control CPU 60a displaces the special opening/closing member 33b in the open attitude to the closed attitude, the effect control CPU 65a detects the over-winning effect and the setting suggesting effect after the special winning when the pachinko ball is detected by the special award detecting sensor SE3. When the production after the special winning is executed when the pachinko ball is detected by the special winning detection sensor SE3, the over-winning production is executed in the regulation mode, so that the probability set as the reference value is possible. The set value can be suggested not only by the special post-winning effect, but also by the over-winning effect being executed in a restricted manner or not executed.

The production control CPU 65a can execute and control post production operation production (setting suggestion production) during the big hit game state, and, after the production operation, depending on which of the plurality of types of big hit game states is in the hit game state. At least one of the production contents, execution probability, execution propriety, and execution timing of the production (in the first embodiment, the production content) is made different. It is possible to widen the range of the game, for example, by having the player guess the state).

The production control CPU 65a has a plurality of types that specify at least one of the production content, execution probability, execution propriety, and execution timing (all of the production content, execution probability, execution propriety, and execution timing) of the setting suggestion production. Since the setting suggestion mode can be controlled, and the setting suggestion mode can be changed in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined change condition, the setting suggestion mode is changed, and the production content of the suggestion production, execution probability, execution possibility, and execution By changing the timing, it is possible to change the type and execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect and maintain the player's interest in the setting suggestion effect for a long time.

Here, since the change condition of the setting suggestion mode can be satisfied in accordance with the mode changing operation in which the selection operation button (predetermined operation means) 53 is operated, the setting suggestion mode can be arbitrarily changed and the effect contents can be changed. Can be given.

Further, the main control CPU60a executes the special figure hit determination triggered by the winning of the starting winning opening 31a, 32a (the establishment of the hit determination condition), and when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a hit, The game state after the big hit game state is generated is changed from the game state before the big hit game state, and the change condition of the setting suggestion mode can be satisfied according to the change of this game state, so it is set based on the game The suggestion mode can be changed, and the production can be changed. Depending on the game state after the change, there are cases where the setting suggestion mode is changed (when the change condition is satisfied) and when it is not changed (when the change condition is not satisfied), so the setting suggestion mode is changed when the game state is changed. Depending on whether or not is changed, the player can infer the changed game state.

Since any one of a plurality of types of setting suggestion modes is defined as the setting suggestion mode in the initial state that is controlled by the transition to the setting change mode, the player is inferred that the estimated setting suggestion mode is the initial state. Depending on the setting suggestion mode, it is possible to infer whether or not the transition to the setting change mode/the setting change operation has been performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Since the setting suggestion mode in the initial state is a high-frequency mode in which the frequency of executing the setting suggestion effect is higher than that of other setting suggestion modes, the setting suggestion effect is positively activated in response to the setting change operation. It may be generated to raise interest in the reference value of the main control RAM 60c.

A clear switch CLS, which is an operation target of the clear operation, is provided on the rear surface side of the machine, and the main control CPU 60a sets the door opening detection sensor SE10 in the detection state and switches the setting operation unit 91 to the ON posture, and then the power switch PWS. When the clear switch CLS is operated under the condition that the switch is turned on (specific condition), the mode changes to the setting change mode, and when the clear switch CLS is not operated under the specific condition, the value is set as a reference value. It is possible to shift to the setting confirmation mode in which the probability set value being confirmed can be confirmed, and in this setting confirmation mode, the condition for changing the setting suggestion mode can be satisfied according to the mode changing operation for the clear switch CLS as the setting changing operation means. Therefore, in the setting confirmation mode, the setting suggestion mode can be changed simultaneously with the confirmation of the probability setting value. Since the setting suggestion mode can be changed during the setting confirmation mode that does not trigger the transition to the setting suggestion mode in the initial state, the operability when changing the setting suggestion mode can be improved.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, the structure in which the pachinko machine 10x transmits information to an external device will be mainly described, and the same components as those of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Detailed description is omitted.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10x according to the second embodiment, like the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting change mode by the first shift operation, and the main control CPU 60a by the second shift operation. Is configured to shift to the setting confirmation mode, and the production control CPU 65a is configured to execute and control a plurality of types of setting suggestion productions (production after ball rental operation, production after start winning a prize, production after special winning a prize, production after production operation). To be done. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10x according to the second embodiment is configured to output light that can be received as information by an external device (a data display panel 220 or a portable terminal described later) (first specific light emitting unit 201, first device). It is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in that it has two specific light emitting means 211).

(About the arrangement of the specific light emitting means 201, 211)
The pachinko machine 10x is provided with a first specific light emitting means 201 capable of outputting light (infrared ray) toward the data display panel 220 (see FIG. 21(a)) of the game shop at the upper end of the front frame 13. .. That is, the first specific light emitting means 201 can output infrared rays upward (in the direction of the arrow Y), and the data display panel 220 of the game store displays the infrared rays output by the first specific light emitting means 201. It has a receiving unit (not shown) for inputting (receiving) as. As shown in FIGS. 21(b) and 21(c), the first specific light emitting means 201 is accommodated in the installation recess 205 formed in the upper surface of the front frame 13, and the light emitting portion 202 is provided. And a light-transmissive cover 204 mounted on the surface of the substrate 203 so as to cover the light emitting portion 202. Then, it is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 65a by wiring not shown.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10x includes a second specific light emitting unit 211 on the game board 20, which is capable of outputting light (visible light) toward the front side of the machine. As the second specific light emitting means 211, for example, a part of the movable plate 55b (see FIG. 21D) having the light emitting portion 212 can be used. The visible light output from the second specific light emitting means 211 can be input (received) as information to the second specific light emitting means 211 by a predetermined portable terminal (not shown). , When the light from the second specific light emitting means 211 is output, by arranging the portable terminal close to the window 13a, the visible light output by the second specific light emitting means 211 is input by the portable terminal as information ( Can receive).

Here, the light emitting units 202 and 212 included in the first and second specific light emitting units 201 and 211 correspond to probability setting values (setting values) set as reference values in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. It is configured to be able to output different types of light (infrared rays and visible rays). Specifically, the first to sixth light emission patterns (first to sixth blink patterns) as the first type information that can specify each of the probability setting values “1” to “6” and the reference values With the seventh to ninth light emission patterns (seventh to ninth blinking patterns) for making it possible to estimate the set probability setting value, the first specific light emitting means 201 outputs infrared rays, and the second The specific light emitting means 211 outputs the visible light.

(Regarding the first to sixth emission patterns)
The pachinko machine 10x is configured to measure the current time when the power is on. Then, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 executes the lottery process of whether or not to output the first type information each time a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses. In the lottery process, it is determined that the first type information is output with a probability of 5%, for example. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 10x is continuously operated for 10 hours in the game store, the lottery process can be executed about 60 times in total, so that the first and second specific light emitting means can be executed during the 10 hours. The expected value of the number of times the 201, 211 outputs the first type information is about 3 times. Then, the first and second specific light emitting means 201, 211 output the first type information at the timing when the output of the first type information is determined based on the lottery process.

In the data display panel 220 or the portable terminal, depending on which of the first to sixth light emission patterns the received light (infrared/visible light) is, the pachinko machine 10x sets it as a reference value at the time of reception. The probability setting value (one of "1" to "6") is specified, and the probability setting value set as the reference value in the pachinko machine 10x is notified. However, in the second embodiment, in order to avoid excessive notification, the notification is performed only for a relatively short time such as one minute.

(Regarding the 7th to 9th emission patterns)
The pachinko machine 10x has a ball lending operation on the ball lending operation button 51a (detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 when the probability setting value set as the reference value is any of "1", "5", and "6"). ), the post-ball-renting operation effect (first sound effect, second sound effect) as the setting suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined execution probability based on the lottery process. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a, for each 1 minute from the ball rental operation timing (at the time of detection by the ball rental operation detection sensor SE13) every time the post ball rental operation effect (first sound effect, second sound effect) is executed. , Any of the seventh to ninth light emission patterns as the second type information is output.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a, as the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the post-ball-renting operation effect when the probability setting value “1” is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60, The output of the seventh light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 60%, the output of the eighth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%, and the output of the ninth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 5%.

Moreover, the effect control CPU 65a uses the second type information as the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the post-ball-renting operation effect when the probability setting value “5” is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. The output of the seventh light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 30%, the output of the eighth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%, and the output of the ninth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a uses, as the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the post-ball-renting operation effect when the probability setting value “6” is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60, as the second type information. The output of the seventh light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 5%, the output of the eighth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 25%, and the output of the ninth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 70%.

In the data display panel 220 and the portable terminal, a setting suggestion effect (outside setting suggestion effect) of a different mode is provided depending on which of the seventh to ninth light emission patterns the received light (infrared ray, visible light ray) is. Run. Specifically, in response to the reception of the seventh light emission pattern, a display effect such as "This pachinko machine may not be set properly" is executed on the data display panel 220 or the display area of the portable terminal. Thus, in response to the reception of the eighth light emission pattern, a display effect such as “setting of this pachinko machine...?” is executed on the data display panel 220 or the display area of the portable terminal. Thus, in response to the reception of the ninth light emission pattern, a display effect such as "Is this pachinko machine set well?" is executed in the display area of the data display panel 220 or the portable terminal. To

(Operation of Example 2)
Next, the operation and effect of the second embodiment described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 10x according to the second embodiment, the main control CPU 60a executes the control based on the setting value set as the reference value among the plurality of probability setting values that specify the stage relating to the advantage degree of the game, and the reference value. Change the probability setting value to be set according to the setting change operation. Here, the specific light emitting means 201, 211 that outputs light that can be received as information by the external device (data display panel 220 or portable terminal) can specify or can estimate the probability setting value set as the reference value. Since the information for performing can be output, a configuration for executing a suggestion (outside-apparatus setting suggestion effect) regarding the advantage degree (stage) of the game on the pachinko machine 10x between the pachinko machine 10x and the external device is performed. It can be realized without requiring wiring connection or the like. That is, the setting suggestion effect relating to the advantage degree (stage) of the game is executed at an unexpected effect position (outside the gaming machine), so that the game can be provided with fun.

Further, since the second specific light emitting means 211 outputs visible light of a different mode according to the probability setting value set as the reference value, it is possible to visually confirm the information output from the second specific light emitting means 211. As a result, the player's interest in suggestive effects on an external device can be increased.

Further, since the specific light emitting means 201, 211 outputs the light during the execution period of the post-ball-renting operation effect, which is the setting suggestion effect executed by the pachinko machine 10x, the setting suggestion effect is produced by an external device (outside machine suggestion effect). Can easily figure out what can be done.

Further, since the specific light emitting means 201, 211 outputs light at a timing (timing corresponding to the current time) different from the execution period of the setting suggestion effect on the pachinko machine 10x, the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is increased. Therefore, it is possible to expand the range of setting suggestive effects.

(Example of change)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described first and second embodiments, but can be modified as follows.

(1) In the first embodiment, the post-ball-renting operation effect is executed by the sound output means (speaker), the post-start winning effect is executed by the movable means (effect movable body), and the special post-winning effect is performed by the light emitting means (frame lamp). , The game board lamp) and the post-production effect production is executed by the display means (symbol display device), but the correspondence relationship between the various setting suggestion productions and the production execution means is not limited to this. For example, a movable means, a light emitting means, a display means, or a plurality of effect executing means may be used as the effect executing means for executing the effect after the ball rental operation. The post-ball-renting operation effect may be executed by. Further, for example, a sound output means, a movable means, a display means, or a plurality of effects may be used as the effect executing means for executing the effect after the special winning. The effect after the special winning may be executed by the executing means. The same applies to the effect after the start winning prize and the effect after the effect operation.
Further, in the first embodiment, the winning effect (over-winning effect) is executed by the display means and the light emitting means, but it may be executed by only one of the display means and the light emitting means. May be performed by the effect execution means (sound output means or movable means). The number of effect executing means for executing the winning effect may be a combination of two or three or more of the effect executing means described in the first embodiment, or may be any one. Good.
(2) In the first embodiment, each of the post-ball-renting operation presentation, the post-start winning presentation, the special post-winning presentation, and the post-production production presentation as setting suggestive presentations is triggered by a corresponding trigger and is selected in the lottery process. However, the setting suggestion effect may be executed without fail when a corresponding trigger occurs.
(3) In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of probability setting values to be suggested for each of the various setting suggestion effects, but only a single probability setting value may be used as the suggestion target.
(4) In the first embodiment, the post-ball-renting operation effect is executed at different timings depending on the difference in the probability setting value set as the reference value, and the start winning prize effect, the special prize winning effect and the effect operation effect are performed. With regard to the above, the probability is set to be executed at a common timing regardless of the difference in the probability setting value, but the probability set as the reference value for at least one of the start winning award effect, the special award winning effect and the effect operation effect It may be executed at different timings depending on the difference of the set values, or the post-ball-renting operation effects may be executed at the common timing regardless of the difference of the probability set values.
(5) In the first embodiment, an over-winning effect as a winning effect and a post-special winning effect as a setting suggesting effect are configured to be executable at the time of detection by a special winning detecting sensor (ball detecting means). Here, in the first embodiment, in response to a special winning of a game ball that exceeds the specified number (9) in the round game, the winning effect is executed, while the execution of the special winning effect is determined. After the special winning, the production after the special winning is executed for each special winning. On the other hand, the winning effect may be executed when a predetermined number of special prizes (for example, the first special prize) within a prescribed number (9) are detected in the round game, or the special prize is obtained. It may be executed every time. In addition, the post-special prize presentation may be executed when a predetermined number of special prizes (for example, the first special prize) within a prescribed number (9) are detected in the round game, or the round game. The special number (9) in 1 may be executed corresponding to one special winning. Furthermore, at least one of a winning effect and a special winning effect may be executed for each special winning exceeding the specified number (9) in the round game. Even in these cases, when the setting suggestion effect is executed when the game ball is detected by the ball detection unit, the winning effect corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the ball detection unit is executed in the regulation mode, or You can turn it off.
(6) In the first embodiment, the probability setting value set as the reference value is changed by operating the clear switch in the setting change mode. However, for example, the probability setting value is connected to the main control board (main control CPU). Another operation means may be provided, and the probability setting value set as the reference value may be changed by operating the other operation means.
(7) Although the clear switch is provided on the main control board in the first embodiment, it may be provided on another board (for example, a power board).
(8) In the first embodiment, the display mode of the game information display is changed to a mode different from the normal mode in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, but it may be changed.
(9) In the first embodiment, the main control CPU shifts to the setting confirmation mode only when the power is turned on, but the main control CPU shifts to the setting confirmation mode by a predetermined operation in the power-on state (for example, a game-enabled state). You can Note that as the predetermined operation in this case, an operation in which the setting operation unit is in the ON posture while the door opening detection sensor is in the detection state can be adopted.
(10) In the first embodiment, in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, each sensor error of magnetism, radio wave, and vibration can be detected (determinable), and the winning error cannot be detected (cannot be determined). However, in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, at least one of the magnetic, radio wave, and vibration sensor errors may be undetectable (undecidable), and the winning error may be detected (decidable). ).
(11) In the first embodiment, when the setting change mode is started, the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) is waited, the setting change mode is ended, and the door open detection sensor is in the non-detection state. Although the RAM clear notification is started in response to this, the RAM clear notification may be started at the end of the setting change mode without the condition of the non-detection state of the door opening detection sensor.
(12) In the first embodiment, the setting change mode is started by the first transition operation accompanied by the clear operation (RAM initialization), and the setting operation unit is switched from the ON posture to the OFF posture during the setting change mode. Although the RAM is initialized again when the setting change mode ends, the RAM may not be initialized when the setting change mode ends. Also in this case, the RAM clear notification can be kept on standby until after the setting change mode is completed.
(13) In the first embodiment, the power recovery notification is awaited when the setting check mode is started, the setting check mode ends, and the power recovery notification is issued in response to the door open detection sensor being in the non-detection state. However, the power recovery notification may be started at the end of the setting confirmation mode without setting the non-detection state of the door opening detection sensor as a condition.
(14) In the first embodiment, the probability that the special control hit judgment by the main control CPU is the hit judgment result (big hit probability) is specified based on the probability setting value set as the reference value. It is possible to specify the probability that (e.g., the hit detection of the ordinary figure) is the result of the hit determination.
(15) In the first embodiment, regarding the first and second setting errors, the manner of notification (setting error) by the performance executing means is common, but they may be different from each other. In this case, in the process of step S113 shown in FIG. 9, the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 10 and the process of step S306 shown in FIG. 11, the setting/output of the first setting error designation command is executed, while the process shown in FIG. In the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 11 and the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU is configured to execute the setting/output of the second setting error designation command, so that the effect control CPU makes the first and second settings. The notification mode can be changed according to the difference in the error designation command.
(16) In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion mode changing operation can be executed in the setting confirmation mode, but the setting suggestion mode may be changed in the playable state.
(17) In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion mode is changed by operating the effect operation means, but the setting suggestion mode may be changed by operating the clear switch or the like.
(18) In the first embodiment, the setting operation unit and the performance indicator are provided on the main control board. However, setting operation is performed on another board, for example, a power supply board, a firing control board, a dedicated setting board, or the like. At least one of the unit and the performance indicator may be provided.
(19) In the first embodiment, four types of high-frequency mode, medium-frequency mode, low-frequency mode, and prohibit mode are provided as setting suggestion modes, but only 1 to 3 of these or another setting suggestion mode is provided. You may make it provide 5 or more types of setting suggestion modes which added.
(20) A combination of a plurality of types of triggers for setting suggestion effect and types of setting suggestion effect (post-ball-renting operation effect, start winning award effect, special winning award effect, effect operation effect) It can be appropriately changed from the combination of 1.
(21) In the first embodiment, when the winning effect and the special after-winning effect triggered by the detection by the predetermined winning detection means are overlapped, the winning effect is executed in the regulation mode, but it is not executed. Alternatively, the form of the special post-winning effect may be the restricting mode, the mode of both effects may be the restricting mode, or the mode of both effects may be executed in a normal mode.
(22) In the first embodiment, with respect to the security signal output from the predetermined terminal of the external information output terminal board, a security signal output when an abnormal state (error) occurs is output for a predetermined output time. The output is a fixed-time information signal, and the security signal that is output with the change to the setting change mode (or setting confirmation mode) is ended with the end of the setting change mode (setting confirmation mode). Although the indefinite time information signal is used, it is also possible to output an indefinite time information signal triggered by an output termination, for example, when a predetermined abnormal state (error) occurs, or in the setting change mode ( Alternatively, the information signal may be output for a certain period of time with the transition to the setting confirmation mode).
(23) In the second embodiment, the specific light emitting means outputs the first type information (information capable of specifying the probability setting value) to the external device at a timing different from the setting suggestion effect executed by the pachinko machine. The specific light emitting means may output the second type information (information for estimating the probability setting value) to an external device at the different timing. In addition, you may make it output the information containing the frequency|count of execution of special figure fluctuation display, and the frequency|count that the big hit game state was generated as 2nd type information.

17 Symbol display device (production execution means)
18 speakers (production execution means)
19 frame lamp (production execution means)
60a Main control CPU (game control means)
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201 First specific light emitting means (specific light emitting means)
211 Second specific light emitting means (specific light emitting means)
220 Data display panel (external device)

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine provided with a game control means for executing control relating to a game and an effect control means for executing control related to an effect based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means executes control based on a set value that is set as a reference value among a plurality of set values that specify a stage relating to a degree of advantage of the game, and the reference value is changed according to a setting change operation. Is configured to change the set value set to
The external device includes a specific light emitting unit that outputs light that can be received as information, and the specific light emitting unit can output information for making it possible to specify or estimate the set value set as the reference value. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific light emitting unit is configured to be capable of outputting visible light in a different mode according to a set value set as the reference value. Equipped with effect execution means capable of effecting display, sound or light emission,
The effect control means is controllable to cause the effect executing means to perform a suggested effect related to the set value set as the reference value,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific light emitting means outputs the light during the execution period of the suggestive effect. Equipped with effect execution means capable of effecting display, sound or light emission,
The effect control means is controllable to cause the effect executing means to perform a suggested effect related to the set value set as the reference value,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific light emitting unit outputs the light at a timing different from the execution period of the suggestive effect.

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