JP2020081050A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can prevent configuration from becoming complicated.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine having no setting change function for changing a set value in which a big winning probability is determined includes a control operation unit used for changing a set value in other Pachinko game machines having a setting change function. A main control CPU of the Pachinko game machine having no setting change function performs control different from change of a set value, triggered by operation of the control operation unit during a game. Specifically, the main control CPU controls to complete notification of a magnetic error, triggered by operation of the control operation unit while the magnetic error is notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is configured to give a jackpot game in which a jackpot is opened when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery (for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, some of these gaming machines have a plurality of setting values that define the jackpot probability, and have a setting function capable of changing the jackpot probability by changing the setting values. In such a gaming machine, by changing the set value triggered by the operation of a predetermined operating means, it is possible to diversify the game play and the effect, and suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

JP, 2005-261711, A

However, in recent game machines, the number of necessary controls and operations has increased in accordance with the diversification of game play and performance, so that the configuration of the game machine has become complicated.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the configuration of the gaming machine from becoming complicated.

A gaming machine for solving the above problem is a gaming machine having a specific operation means used for changing a set value defining a jackpot probability, the game machine is provided with a control means for performing a predetermined control, and the control means is during a game. The gist of performing special control different from the change of the set value is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means.

A gaming machine for solving the above problem is a gaming machine that does not have a setting function for changing a set value that defines a jackpot probability, a control means for performing a predetermined control, and another gaming machine having the setting function. And a specific operation means used for changing the set value, wherein the control means performs special control different from the change of the set value, triggered by the operation of the specific operation means during the game. Is the gist.

With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the control means may perform control different from the special control when the gaming machine is powered on while the specific operation means is being operated.

The gaming machine may be provided with an error notifying unit for notifying an error, and the special control may be a control for ending the notification of the error by the error notifying unit.
In the gaming machine, the specific operation means may be operated by using an operation member that is compatible with the specific operation means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the configuration of the gaming machine from becoming complicated.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The perspective view which shows the rear side of the game board. The front view which shows a main control unit typically. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The flowchart which shows a power-on process. The timing chart which shows the flow of control at the time of power-on. 9 is a flowchart showing a power-on process in the second embodiment. 8 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when the power is turned on in the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the storage area used as the object of RWM clear in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the power-on process in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of command output in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the termination condition of the notification of the error in 5th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the storage area used as the object of RWM clear in another embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing a power-on process in another embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing a power-on process in another embodiment.

First, a pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function will be described. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 has a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the machine body of the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game arcade, and various parts (game component members). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openably and detachably attached to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be configured by further combining a plurality of frame bodies. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and it is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game arcade. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 100 that is mounted on the rear side of the gaming board YB. The frame mounting member 100 is a flat rectangular box-shaped member having an open front, and various game parts are assembled to the frame mounting member 100. The frame mounting member 100 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB using a fastening component such as a screw. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes various control units including a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the rear side of the game board YB. The main control unit MU, the sub control unit SU, and the power supply unit 60 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 100.

Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, a RWM clear switch 42, a control operation unit 43, and a display unit 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the display 45 are mounted on the same board.

The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be turned on when a pushing operation is performed, and turned off when a pushing operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the game arcade. The RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to a special operation unit different from the control operation unit 43.

The control operation part 43 includes a base end part 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a key hole 43a into which an operation key (key) not shown is inserted. The key hole 43a is open at the tip end surface of the cylinder 43b. The control operation unit 43 has one of an operation state (instruction state) of an ON state in which the operation key is inserted in the key hole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction and an OFF state in which the operation key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. ) Is configured to allow switching operations. That is, the control operation unit 43 is configured to be able to perform an operation of switching to the ON state and an operation of switching to the OFF state. Operating the control operation unit 43 in the ON state corresponds to the operation in the first operation mode, and operating the control operation unit 43 in the OFF state corresponds to the operation in the second operation mode. Then, the control operation unit 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (on state or off state) after switching using the operation keys as it is without returning without human operation. The control operation unit 43 is configured so that the operation key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless it is in the operation state in which it is switched to the off state.

The display unit 45 is a display unit configured to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display unit 45 includes four display units 45a to 45d including 8-segment LEDs. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Therefore, the display unit 45 can display a maximum four-digit numerical value by displaying a numerical value of 0 to F in hexadecimal notation (0 to 15 in decimal notation) on each of the display units 45a to 45d. is there. It should be noted that the display units 45a to 45d may be 7-segment LEDs excluding the segment indicating a so-called "dot".

The main board case 46 forming the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. The case members 47 and 48 are both made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47, 48 with each other, a space for housing the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are inseparably assembled without leaving a trace, and it is possible to easily determine that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, cheating.

In the second case member 48, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the indicator 45 provided on the main control board 40 are removed from the main board case 46 when the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. It is provided with one or more watermark holes for making it exposed. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48a when the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be operated to be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

The control operation part 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b when the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. Therefore, the control operation section 43 can perform an operation of inserting an operation key (key) (not shown) into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b to turn it on or off. The tip surface of the cylinder 43b is flush (or substantially flush) with the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the control operation part 43, only the front end surface (key hole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main board case 46. Further, the display device 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48c when the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the display 45 can visually recognize the display content through the watermark hole 48c.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment cannot open the mounting frame 11b unless the locking device SS is operated using the frame key managed by the game hall manager. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 mounted on the main control board 40 in principle. Further, it can be said that the display unit 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is arranged at a position where it cannot be touched by the player's eyes.

Here, the backup function in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and based on the various information held when the power supply is started. It is a function to return the game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation unit configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing a control (RWM clear) for initializing various kinds of backed up information.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when executing the RWM clear, the information stored in the first storage area is initialized among the storage areas in the predetermined storage means (main control RWM 41c described later). On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage area initialized when the RWM clear is executed is the same regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state or not. In the present embodiment, the first storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the progress of the game is stored. The second storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the base value is stored. Details regarding the progress of the game and information regarding the base value will be described later.

Next, the setting changing function in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. The setting change function is a function to change and set a set value defining a big hit probability which is a probability of winning a big hit in a hit lottery of a special symbol described later. With the setting change function, the jackpot probability can be set in a plurality of stages by setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the setting function, when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the ON state, the mode is changed to the setting change mode. To do. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is displayed on the display unit 45. In the setting change mode, the set value set internally is changed every time the setting switch is operated. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the control operation unit 43 is turned off using the operation key.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the OFF state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. To do. In this setting confirmation mode, the set value set internally is displayed on the display unit 45. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the set value set internally is not changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the control operation unit 43 is turned off using the operation key.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting change function, the control operation unit 43 is used to change the set value. That is, the control operation part 43 corresponds to a specific operation means. Further, the control operation section 43 is operated by using operation keys suitable for the control operation section 43. Therefore, the operation key corresponds to an operation member suitable for the control operation unit 43.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment having no setting changing function will be described.
In the following description, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described setting changing function are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa in which game balls flow down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W having various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium to the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 as effect executing means. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing an unillustrated light emitter. For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame body 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an effect executing means. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “voice effect”) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music. In the present embodiment, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 and the speaker SP correspond to effect production means capable of executing effect. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as “decorative lamp LA”.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided on the game board YB at a position visible to the player.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display portion 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery described later).

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, the “determined stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. Regarding symbols, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (hit lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and after the end of the special game, a big hit game as a special game is given.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display section 13c. The first special suspension display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display section 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information capable of specifying the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held first special games is shown as "first special held number", and the number of held second special games is shown as "second special held number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are 4 respectively.

The information display device 13 normally includes a symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol hit lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normally off symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal hit game is awarded.

The information display device 13 normally includes a hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of ordinary games that are on hold is referred to as the “normally held number”. In addition, the 1st special symbol display part 13a, the 2nd special symbol display part 13b, the 1st special reservation display part 13c, the 2nd special reservation display part 13d, the normal symbol display part 13e, and the normal reservation display part 13f are one. It does not need to be provided in the display device, and may be provided in a different portion. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right hitting display unit that displays information for instructing so-called “right hitting”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described below.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as an effect executing means having an image display section GH. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display portion GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 15 as a starting opening that is opened in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start winning prize sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the first starting prize sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 16 as a starting opening that is opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the second start prize sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 16 and a closed state (regulating state) in which the gaming ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 16; It is equipped with a normally variable member 17 that is operable. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 16, but may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 normally includes a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator that operates the variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the hold condition for the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 18 that is open in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is operable in an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the special winning opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening 18 (regulated state). The special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening 18, but may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 as an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The operation gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the operation gate 20 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first normal winning opening 21a and a second normal winning opening 21b as normal winning openings that are open in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first normal winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first normal winning opening 21a on the left of the center frame W, and a second normal winning opening 21b that is on the right of the center frame W. The second normal winning sensor SE6 for detecting the entered game ball is provided (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first normal winning sensor SE5 or the second normal winning sensor SE6, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has different winning openings from the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, the first ordinary winning opening 21a, and the second ordinary winning opening 21b. Good. Entering the game ball into the winning opening corresponds to a so-called "winning prize".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port (not shown). For example, the outlet is open to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls that have been launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are ejected out of the machine through the out openings.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a main control unit MU and a sub-control unit on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB, like the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function described above. It has an SU and a power supply unit 60. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 accommodating the main control board 40, similar to the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function described above. Is equipped with. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is similar to the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function described above, and the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the display unit 45. Is equipped with.

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) as a control unit and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various programs for main control by executing a program for main control. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to the main control means that controls the game. In the storage unit of the microprocessor 41, a ROM area in which information can be read but information cannot be written (hereinafter, referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter, referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) , "Main control RWM41c"). In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 41b corresponds to a specific storage unit that stores information. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control RWM 41c corresponds to a special storage means capable of storing and erasing information.

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents (variation mode) of the effect game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviating fluctuation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a big hit symbol combination in the effect game. The out-of-shift variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives out-of-symbol symbol combinations in the effect game.

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

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first start prize sensor SE1, the second start prize sensor SE2, the special prize sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first normal prize sensor SE5, and the second normal prize sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to control the display content of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1 and the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to control the operations of the ordinary variable member 17 and the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of each solenoid.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the control operation unit 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display device 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to control the display content of the display 45.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board (not shown). The external terminal board is connected to the main control board 40, and is an external device such as a hall computer installed in a management room of the game hall to manage the operating state of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall. Connected with. Then, the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to perform control to output a predetermined external signal to an external device via the output terminal of the external terminal board. The external signals that can be output in this embodiment include, for example, a security signal that can specify the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the execution of RWM clear.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a as a control unit, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a executes various control programs to perform various controls related to the effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to a sub-control unit that performs control related to effects.

The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, voice effect data used for voice effect, and movable body effect data used for movable body effect to operate a movable body (not shown). is doing.

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

The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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

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

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power switch 60a is kept in the ON state and the power supply from the external power supply is started, or the power is supplied from the external power supply. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, “turning on the power” means operating the power switch 60a or the like to bring the control boards 40 and 50 into a state in which power is being supplied. “Turning off (power off)” means that the control boards 40, 50 are not supplied with power.

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls to be shot is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 16 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting winning opening 16 increases and the entering of the gaming ball in the second starting winning opening 16 becomes easy. It becomes a game state (state of easy entry). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called “electric power support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric power support state”.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of being normally hit in the hit determination of a normal symbol (ordinary hit probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, control for increasing the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state is preferably performed. In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the normal variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is indicated as a "low-probability low base state". The "low accurate low base state" in the present embodiment is a "normal game state" to which neither the high probability state nor the high base state is given. Further, in the following description, a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability high base state". A gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability high-base state".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a base notification function that counts the base value and notifies the counted base value. The base value is a value calculated (calculated) by a calculation formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state/total number of effective balls in the normal game state)×100, assuming that the big hit game is not being performed. .. Here, the effective ball is a game ball used in the game, and is a game ball that has reached the game area YBa among the game balls that have been shot by operating the firing handle HD. The base value includes a first base value that defines a first counting period as a period for counting the base value and a second base value that defines a second counting period different from the first counting period. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period each time the effective sphere reaches 60000, and the second counting period is a period from the end of the latest first counting period to the present. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to respectively display the first base value in the latest first counting period and the first counting period prior to the latest first counting period. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first base value in the first counting period of a plurality of times (for example, three times) can be displayed in a predetermined order.

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

Next, various kinds of processing executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process to be performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control signal set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by the signal output process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first starting prize sensor SE1, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a has reached the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) even if the detection signal is input from the first starting prize sensor SE1. At times, various random numbers are not acquired and execution of the first special game is not suspended.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second starting prize sensor SE2, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 41c. .. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a has reached the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) even when the detection signal is input from the second starting winning sensor SE2. At times, various random numbers are not acquired and execution of the second special game is not suspended.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not being performed and the special game is not being performed. When the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the special game whose execution is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the second special game with priority when the execution of both the first special game and the second special game is suspended.

When executing the special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires random number information corresponding to the special game to be executed from the random number information stored in the main control RWM 41c, and various random number values specified from the acquired random number information. Is used to determine whether or not it is a big hit, the type of special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the variation pattern of the special game.

After that, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets various kinds of information (control signals) in the output buffer as the special game is executed. For various information, for example, a special symbol designating command for designating a special symbol type, a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of a production game, and a combination of production symbols for fixed stop display There is a command to stop all symbols.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a executes a process for giving a big hit game, a process for controlling a game state, a process for executing a normal game, and the like.
Hereinafter, control when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. A determination is made (S101). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns ON the external information output (S102). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a causes the main control board 40 to start outputting a security signal. In the present embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S102, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S106 described later.

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S103). When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S103: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state (S104). On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (S103: NO) and when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state (S104: YES), the RWM clear is performed (S105). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board.

After that, the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S107). In the device setting, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the detection result of the game ball by each sensor. In other words, each sensor that has been invalid since the power was turned on becomes valid. Further, the main control CPU 41a returns to the state in which the special game can be executed, based on the information initialized by the RWM clear in step S105. That is, the main control CPU41a, by the process of step S107, shifts to a state in which a process relating to a normal game such as a special symbol input process or a special symbol start process can be executed.

Next, the main control CPU 41a sends an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S108). Here, when the sub control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, the sub control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH displays an initial screen such as a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a predetermined background image. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S101: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether the backup is abnormal, that is, whether the stored contents of the main control RWM 41c is abnormal. Confirm (S109). If the backup is abnormal (S109: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear as in step S105 (S110).

When the process of step S110 is completed and when the backup is not abnormal (S109: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S111). When the control operation part 43 is operated in the on state (S111: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation part 43 is operated in the off state (S112). On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (S111: NO) and when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state (S112: YES), device setting is performed (S113). In the process of step S113, the main control CPU 41a returns to the state where the special game can be executed, based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S114). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. For example, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH, a power recovery screen such as a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a predetermined background image is displayed. The combination of effect symbols and the background image displayed on the initial screen may be the same as or different from the combination of effect symbols and the background image displayed on the power recovery screen. Further, when the RWM clear is performed in the process of step S110, the main control CPU 41a may transmit the initialization designation command instead of the power restoration designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a in the process of step S114. When the process of step S114 ends, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, a control flow at the time of turning on the power, which is realized by the power-on process described above, will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 is off and the control operation unit 43 is off, the main control CPU 41a is turned on. Resets the game control based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c (return control). After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing relating to a normal game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation section 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a controls Until the operation unit 43 is operated to the off state, control is performed so as not to execute the process related to the normal game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs return control until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state, on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Transition to the return standby state waiting for execution of. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state when the control operation unit 43 is turned on. Then, the main control CPU 41a can execute the process related to the normal game after ending the return standby state and performing the return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state in the return standby state. Shift to a different state.

In the present embodiment, the return standby state corresponds to the start standby state for waiting for the start of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the process related to the normal game can be executed corresponds to the startable state in which the game can be started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a causes the RWM to operate. After executing the clear, the process moves to a state in which the process related to the normal game can be executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a, Until the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state, the RWM clear is not performed, and the control related to the normal game is not performed. That is, the main control CPU 41a, on condition that the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Until the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state, the state shifts to the initialization standby state that waits for the execution of the RWM clear. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned on. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the initialization standby state and executes the RWM clear when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state in the initialization standby state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing relating to a normal game.

In the present embodiment, the RWM clear corresponds to the erase control that erases the information stored in the main control RWM 41c. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization standby state corresponds to the erase standby state that waits for execution of erase control.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 used for changing the setting value in another pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function. The specific control different from the change of is performed. In particular, the main control CPU 41a performs specific control on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Here, the specific control is control to shift to the above-described return standby state and control to shift to the initialization standby state. Then, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is in either a return standby state or an initialization standby state when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state. Do not move. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific control is control that is not performed when the control operation unit 43 is not operated.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the control operation unit 43 used for changing the set value in another pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function can be used also for the pachinko gaming machine not having the setting changing function, The burden of manufacturing the machine can be reduced.

(1-2) In particular, with respect to the main control CPU 41a that controls the game, it is possible to perform a specific control different from the change of the set value triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43. The part 43 can be effectively used.

(1-3) It is possible to shift to the initialization standby state by operating the control operation unit 43 to the ON state. Then, the initialization standby state is ended when the control operation unit 43 is turned off, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by changing the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 to the off state, the time from the shift to the initialization standby state until the RWM clear is executed can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, for example, the operation confirmation of various control parts, the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. are performed between the transition to the initialization standby state and the execution of the RWM clear. When you want to perform various tasks such as, you can create time for that.

(1-4) Further, it is possible to shift to the return standby state by operating the control operation unit 43 to the ON state. Then, the return standby state is ended in response to the control operation unit 43 being operated to the off state, and shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. Therefore, by changing the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 to the off state, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the shift to the return standby state to the shift to the state in which the process related to the normal game can be executed. .. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the return standby state and the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation confirmation of various control parts and the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachinko gaming machine 10 are performed. If you want to perform various tasks such as setting external devices to be connected, you can create time for that task.

(1-5) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using the operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have the operation keys. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts caused by operating the control operation unit 43.

(1-6) Specific control is control that is not performed when the control operation unit 43 is not operated. According to this, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed even though the control operation unit 43 is not operated, and it is possible to suppress the use of the specific control for an illegal act.

(1-7) The specific control is performed on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is being operated. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which the operation of the control operation unit 43 for performing the specific control is enabled, and thus it is possible to prevent the specific control from being used for an illegal act.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the above-described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a is initialized regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Shift to the activation standby state. When the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 in the off state, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. A determination is made (S201). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state (S201: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S202). Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S203). When the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S203: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S204).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S204: YES), RWM clear is performed (S205). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Then, the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S207). That is, the main control CPU41a, by the process of step S207, shifts to a state in which the process relating to the normal game such as the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process can be executed.

Next, the main control CPU 41a sends an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S208). Here, when the sub control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, the sub control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S201: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether there is a backup abnormality (S209). If the backup is abnormal (S209: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear as in step S205 (S210).

When the process of step S210 is completed and when the backup is not abnormal (S209: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S211). When the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S211: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state (S212).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S212: YES), device setting is performed (S213). In the process of step S213, the main control CPU 41a returns to the state in which the special game can be executed, based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S214). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Then, when the process of step S214 ends, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, the flow of control at power-on in the second embodiment realized by the power-on processing described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a is turned on. Shifts to the return standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state and returns the return control in response to the control operation unit 43 being turned on and the control operation unit 43 being turned off in the return standby state. After that, the process shifts to a state where the process related to the normal game can be executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a is activated. Shifts to the return standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state and performs the return control in response to the operation of the control operation unit 43 in the OFF state in the return standby state, and then performs the process related to the normal game. Move to an executable state.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state. Then, the main control CPU 41a can execute the process related to the normal game after ending the return standby state and performing the return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state in the return standby state. Shift to a different state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a , Transition to the initialization standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a ends the initialization standby state when the control operation unit 43 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned off in the initialization standby state. Execute RWM clear. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing relating to a normal game. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the main control is performed. The CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state. In this case, in the initialization standby state, the main control CPU 41a ends the initialization standby state and executes the RWM clear when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing relating to a normal game.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 as a trigger. Then, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 in the initialization standby state.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) It is possible to shift to the initialization standby state by operating the RWM clear switch 42 to the ON state. Then, the initialization standby state is ended by the operation of the control operation unit 43 as a trigger, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by changing the timing of operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the transition to the initialization standby state until the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, for example, the operation confirmation of various control parts, the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. are performed between the transition to the initialization standby state and the execution of the RWM clear. When you want to perform various tasks such as, you can create time for that.

(2-2) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which the initialization standby state can be entered, and thus it is possible to prevent the initialization standby state from being used for fraudulent activity.

(2-3) Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state, it is possible to shift to the return standby state. Then, the return standby state is ended by the operation of the control operation unit 43 as a trigger, and shifts to a state in which a process related to a normal game can be executed. Therefore, by changing the timing of operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the shift to the return standby state to the shift to the state in which the process related to the normal game can be executed. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the return standby state and the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation confirmation of various control parts and the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachinko gaming machine 10 are performed. If you want to perform various tasks such as setting external devices to be connected, you can create time for that task.

(2-4) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which it is possible to shift to the return standby state, and thus it is possible to prevent the return standby state from being used for illegal acts.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is being operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RWM clear switch 42 is being operated in the ON state. When clearing, the storage area for initializing information is changed. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the third embodiment, the main control RWM 41c is provided with a first storage area and a second storage area as storage areas for storing various types of information. The first storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the progress of the game is stored. The information regarding the progress of the game includes, for example, information regarding the game state and information regarding the special game. The second storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the base value is stored. The information about the base value includes information about the first base value and information about the second base value. Further, the information on the base value includes information on the first base value in the plurality of first counting periods.

In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM. Run. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes (erases) the information stored in the first storage area of the storage area of the main control RWM 41c, while initializing the information stored in the second storage area. do not do. That is, the main control CPU 41a initializes the information stored in the first storage area of the storage area of the main control RWM 41c when the control operation unit 43 is not operated when executing the RWM clear. On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. In other words, when the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a sets the first storage area as the target of RWM clear, while not making the second storage area the target of RWM clear.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a causes the RWM clear switch 42 to clear. To execute. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes both the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area of the storage area of the main control RWM 41c. That is, when the control operation unit 43 is operated when executing the RWM clear, the main control CPU 41a stores the information stored in the first storage area and the second storage area in the storage area of the main control RWM 41c. The information stored in the area is initialized. In other words, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a sets both the first storage area and the second storage area as targets of RWM clear.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can execute the RWM clear triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43. Further, the main control CPU 41a can execute the RWM clear triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 even when the control operation unit 43 is not operated. In the third embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the case where the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state and the case where the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (is in the OFF state) Then, at least a part of the information to be initialized is different.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting change function, the information stored in the first storage area and the second storage area are irrespective of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state or not. Both the information stored in and are initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, the storage area in which the information is initialized when the RWM clear is executed triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 has the setting change function. It is different from the storage area in which information is initialized in another gaming machine that has it.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(3-1) In the present embodiment, the information initialized in the RWM clear can be changed according to the operation of the control operation unit 43, so that the RWM clear can be appropriately executed depending on the situation.

(3-2) In particular, the first storage area is the target of the RWM clear regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, while the second storage area is the target of the control operation unit 43. Whether to be the target of RWM clear differs depending on whether or not it is operated in the ON state. Therefore, when executing the RWM clear, it is possible to manage information that should be initialized regardless of the situation and information that may not be initialized depending on the situation.

(3-3) When the RWM clear is executed by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43, the storage area that is the target of the RWM clear executes the RWM clear in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting change function. In this case, it is different from the storage area targeted for RWM clear. Therefore, it is possible to perform control in accordance with the pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not have the setting changing function.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is capable of power-on operation check for confirming (checking) the configuration and operation of various control parts upon power-on. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is capable of performing control to confirm whether or not an effect movable body (not shown) is located at a predetermined original position when the power is turned on. In the fourth embodiment, the movable body corresponds to a sub control member controlled by the sub control CPU 50a. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the display device (not shown) provided on the sub-control board 50 to display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b when the power is turned on. According to this, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can confirm whether the sub-control ROM 50b mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a correct ROM by confirming the displayed checksum. is there. In the fourth embodiment, the sub control ROM 50b corresponds to a sub control member controlled by the sub control CPU 50a.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is equipped with an effect customizing function capable of changing various effect modes. In other words, the production customization function is a function of changing the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the fourth embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA are controlled to any effect state among a plurality of effect states. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to change the effect state according to the operation of a special operation unit (not shown) different from the control operation unit 43. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control for changing the effect state of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a can adjust the volume output from the speaker SP and the amount of light when the decorative lamp LA emits light, in accordance with the operation of the operation means provided on the front surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. .. Further, the sub control CPU 50a can set the power saving mode in accordance with the operation of the operating means provided on the back side of the game board YB. The power saving mode is, for example, a mode in which the light amount of the decoration lamp LA is controlled to be reduced during a period in which no game is played. The sub-control CPU 50a causes the sub-control RWM 50c to store customization information capable of specifying the aspect of the effect changed in the effect customizing function, and to execute various effects in the aspect of the effect according to the stored information. To control.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has a backup function of the sub-control RWM 50c. In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is connected to an emergency power supply (not shown), and among the information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off. It is configured to be able to hold (back up) some or all information. In the fourth embodiment, the information held when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off includes at least customization information.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. , The control signal output to the sub control CPU 50a is changed. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. A determination is made (S301). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S301: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns ON the external information output (S302). Next, the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (S303). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S304).

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S305). When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S305: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the OFF state (S306). Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state (S306: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S307). That is, the main control CPU41a, by the process of step S305, shifts to a state in which a process relating to a normal game such as a special symbol input process or a special symbol start process can be executed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a first initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S308). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. In this embodiment, the first initialization designation command corresponds to the first signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (S305: NO), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S309). Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a second initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S310). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a when the power is turned on when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (is in the OFF state). In the present embodiment, the second initialization designation command corresponds to the second signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S301: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not there is a backup abnormality (S311). If the backup is abnormal (S311: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear as in step S303 (S312).

When the process of step S312 is completed and when the backup is not abnormal (S311: NO), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S313). In the process of step S313, the main control CPU 41a returns to the state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S314). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. When the process of step S314 ends, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

According to the power-on process as described above, in the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a operates on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. The 1 initialization designation command is output to the sub control CPU 50a.

Next, the control of the sub control CPU 50a when the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command are input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a executes a power-on operation check. In the power-on operation check, the sub control CPU 50a confirms whether the movable body is located at the original position. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a control signal indicating that the movable body is detected from a predetermined sensor provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the movable body is located at the original position. To determine. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not located at the original position when the control signal indicating that the movable body is detected is not input from the predetermined sensor. When the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not located at the original position, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device EH to display a predetermined error message or output a predetermined error message. The speaker SP may be controlled as described above. In the power-on operation check, the sub control CPU 50a controls a predetermined display device to display the checksum of the sub control ROM 50b. After that, the sub control CPU 50a initializes (erases) the customization information stored in the sub control RWM 50c. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to display the combination of effect symbols defined as the initial symbol.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the control of executing the power-on operation check and the control of initializing the customization information, triggered by the input of the first initialization designation command. In the fourth embodiment, the control for executing the power-on operation check and the control for initializing the customization information both correspond to special control.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second initialization designation command, the operation control at the time of power-on is not performed, and the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbol is displayed without initializing the customization information. The effect display device EH is controlled. That is, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the power-recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform a power-on operation check and displays a combination of effect symbols defined as a power-recovery pattern without initializing customization information. The effect display device EH is controlled. That is, when the power recovery designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a performs control so as to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub control RWM 50c.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the power-on operation check and the initialization of the customization information, and then the effect symbol defined as the initial symbol. Control to display the combination of. On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbol without executing the power-on operation check and the initialization of the customization information. Control. In the present embodiment, the power-on operation check corresponds to the check control of the sub control member. Further, in the present embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbol corresponds to the control when the power is turned on.

Further, when the sub power control CPU 50a inputs the power recovery designating command, it controls the effect display device EH so as to display the combination of effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbols. That is, the control at the time of turning on the power is performed when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated. Control is different. Then, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the sub-control CPU 50a checks the power-on operation and initializes the customization information even when the control operation unit 43 is operated. It is controlled to display the combination of the effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbol without executing. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of the effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbol corresponds to the control when the power is turned on.

The sub-control CPU 50a, when the first initialization designation command is input, does not continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, and combines the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols. Control to display. On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, and combines the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols. Control to display. In the fourth embodiment, the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c corresponds to the specified effect state. In other words, the specific effect state is the changed effect state changed by the special operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, continuously controlling to the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c corresponds to the specific state control.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(4-1) The main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a by operating the control operation unit 43. Then, the sub control CPU 50a performs special control triggered by the input of the first initialization designation command. Here, the sub control CPU 50a is a control unit that performs control related to an effect. Therefore, the control operation unit 43 can be effectively used for the control related to the effect.

(4-2) Whether or not the power-on operation check is executed when the power is turned on can be changed by the operation of the control operation unit 43. Therefore, the power-on operation check is appropriately executed depending on the situation. can do.

(4-3) In addition, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, a control different from that when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated is executed. The power-on control can be executed more appropriately according to the situation.

(4-4) When the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the power-on operation check is not executed regardless of the operation of the control operation unit 43. Therefore, the power-on operation check is executed more frequently than necessary. Can be suppressed.

(4-5) By operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to make different whether or not the specific state control regarding the effect state of the effect display device, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA is accompanied with the turning on of the power source. The state can be appropriately controlled depending on the situation.

(4-6) In particular, by operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to select whether or not to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. Therefore, the effect state is changed. The trouble of fixing can be reduced.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is configured to be able to notify an error when a predetermined error occurs. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment can perform control for ending the notification of the error in response to the control operation unit 43 being operated during the game. Here, the game can be rephrased as the time when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, “during a game” may be a time when the main control CPU 41a is in a state capable of executing a process related to a normal game. The error notification will be described in detail below.

First, an error that can be reported in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the error that can be notified in the fifth embodiment, RWM clear, a magnetic error that is notified when a magnetism exceeding a predetermined threshold is detected, and a storage dish for storing game balls is full. There are multiple types of errors, including a full error that is reported when In other words, the error that can be notified in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of errors with different notification conditions. Strictly speaking, the RWM clear is not an error (abnormality), but is treated as one of the errors for convenience.

In the fifth embodiment, the notification of the error is performed by the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA start the notification of the error when the notification condition of each error is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA correspond to error notifying means for notifying an error.

The RWM clear is notified when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on process described above. Specifically, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the RWM clear, triggered by the execution of the RWM clear. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the RWM clear corresponds to the establishment of the RWM clear notification condition. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to terminate the notification of the RWM clear when 30 seconds have elapsed since the RWM clear was executed. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to continue the notification of the RWM clear even after the RWM clear is executed until 30 seconds elapse after the RWM clear is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear notification is continued even after the RWM clear notification condition is not satisfied.

The magnetic error is notified when a magnetic sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 detects a magnetism of a predetermined threshold value or more. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the magnetic error, triggered by the input of the magnetic detection signal indicating that the magnetism is detected from the magnetic sensor. That is, in the present embodiment, the input of the magnetic detection signal corresponds to the establishment of the magnetic error notification condition. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to terminate the notification of the magnetic error when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. .. That is, the main control CPU 41a operates until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is turned on even when the magnetic detection signal is not input from the magnetic sensor. Control is performed so that the notification of the magnetic error is continued until the above. In other words, the main control CPU 41a, even when the magnetic error is released, until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state. , Control to continue reporting the magnetic error. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of the magnetic error is continued even after the notification condition of the magnetic error is not satisfied. In this embodiment, the magnetic error corresponds to the second error.

The full error is notified when the game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by a full sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the full sensor is arranged on the upstream side of the passage of the game ball that connects to the storage dish that stores the game ball. Therefore, the full error is notified when the storage tray is full and the game balls are stacked up to the passage of the game balls connected to the storage tray. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the full error triggered by the continuous input of the ball detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the full sensor for a predetermined time. That is, in the present embodiment, continuing to input the ball detection signal from the full sensor for a predetermined time corresponds to establishment of the full error notification condition. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the notification of the full error when the ball detection signal is not input from the full sensor. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of the full error is terminated when the notification condition of the full error is not satisfied. In this embodiment, the full error corresponds to the first error.

As described above, with respect to the magnetic error, the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment turns on the control operation unit 43 when the notification of the magnetic error is continued even after the notification condition of the magnetic error is not satisfied. It is possible to control to terminate the notification of the magnetic error when the operation is performed. In particular, the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment can perform control to end the notification of the magnetic error when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state during the game. In the present embodiment, the control for ending the notification of the magnetic error corresponds to the special control.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(5-1) By operating the control operation unit 43 used for changing the set value in another pachinko game machine having the setting change function during the game, special control different from the change of the set value can be executed. it can. According to this, as compared with the case where an operation means different from the control operation unit 43 is provided and special control is executed triggered by the operation of the different operation means, the configuration of the gaming machine becomes complicated. Can be suppressed.

(5-2) Since the error notification can be ended by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness at the time of ending the error notification.
(5-3) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using the operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have the operation keys. Therefore, since it becomes possible to end the notification of the error easily, it is possible to prevent the fraudulent activity from being easily performed.

(5-4) For a full error among a plurality of types of errors, the error notification can be ended when the error condition is not satisfied. On the other hand, regarding the magnetic error, since the error notification is continued even after the error notification condition is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the error from being overlooked. Then, after the notification condition of the magnetic error is not satisfied, the notification of the magnetic error can be ended by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game, so that it is troublesome when ending the notification of the magnetic error. Can be reduced.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-The control contents in each embodiment can be appropriately combined within a range in which they do not contradict each other. For example, by combining the control content of the first embodiment and the control content of the fifth embodiment, initialization is performed when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. While shifting to the standby state or the return standby state, the notification of the error may be terminated when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state during the game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs different control depending on whether the power is turned on while the control operating unit 43 is being turned on or when the control operating unit 43 is being turned on during a game. You may do it. According to this, it is possible to subdivide the content of the control while suppressing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from becoming complicated.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the third embodiment, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the first storage area is targeted for RWM clear, while the second storage area is not targeted for RWM clear. You may do it. Further, in the third embodiment, when the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, both the first storage area and the second storage area may be targets of RWM clear. According to this, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the area targeted for RWM clear can be the same as that of another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function, and therefore information of a predetermined storage area The operation for deleting can be made easy to understand. In each embodiment, the storage area targeted for RWM clear may be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in each embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the main control ROM 41b stores a setting change processing program used for the setting change function, and based on the determination result. The control may be changed by changing the control. For example, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the main control CPU 41a sets the RWM clear switch 42 in the power-on process in the first embodiment. The same processing as when being operated is performed (S404 to S409). On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is stored, the main control CPU 41a enters the setting change mode on condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated. The process shifts and the process related to the change of the set value is executed (S413 to S417). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output a setting change notification command indicating the shift to the setting change mode to the sub control CPU 50a (S413). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to notify that it is in the setting change mode, triggered by the input of the setting change notification command. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a set value error (S412). The set value error is an error that occurs when, for example, a value that should not be originally set is set as the set value. When it is a setting value error (S412: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not shift to a state in which it is possible to execute a process related to a normal game. On the other hand, if it is not a setting value error (S412: NO), the process moves to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed (S407 to S409). Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the main control CPU 41a sets the RWM clear switch 42 to the power-on processing in the first embodiment. The same processing as when not operated is performed (S421 to S424). On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is stored, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a setting value error (S425). When it is a setting value error (S425: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not shift to a state in which it is possible to execute a process related to a normal game. On the other hand, when it is not the setting value error (S425: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode on condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated, and executes the processing related to the setting value confirmation ( S426-S431). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output a setting confirmation notification command indicating the shift to the setting confirmation mode to the sub control CPU 50a (S428). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to be informed of the setting confirmation mode upon the input of the setting confirmation notification command. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute a process relating to a normal game (S423, S424). As described above, the main control CPU 41a has been described in the above first to fifth embodiments triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43, provided that the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b. Such control may be performed. According to this, the main control CPU 41a can perform appropriate control according to the stored contents of the main control ROM 41b. In this another example, the setting change processing program corresponds to the specific information.

In each embodiment, the control by the sub-control CPU 50a may be the same as the control by the sub-control CPU 50a in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. According to this, the member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a can be easily shared.

In each of the embodiments, the control operation unit 43 may be configured such that a suitable operation key is not required when operating the control operation unit 43.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the main control CPU 41a initializes without performing RWM clear when a specific condition is satisfied without the control operation unit 43 being operated in the OFF state in the initialization standby state. You may control so that a standby state may be complete|finished. It should be noted that the specific condition may be, for example, operation of a predetermined operation means, or may be interruption of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. According to this, even in the case of accidentally shifting to the initialization standby state, the initialization standby state can be ended without performing the RWM clear, so that the RWM clear is erroneously executed. Can be suppressed.

-In the third embodiment, the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area may be appropriately changed. For example, the main control CPU 41a may store information about the base value in the first storage area. The main control CPU 41a stores one of the information about the first base value and the information about the second base value in the first storage area among the information about the base value, while the other information is stored in the second storage area. You may make it memorize|store in a memory area. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores some of the information regarding the first base value in the first storage area in the information regarding the first base value in the plurality of first counting periods, while the remaining first base values are stored. Information relating to the above may be stored in the second storage area. Further, in the gaming machine having the setting change function, the main control CPU 41a may store the information about the set value in the first storage area or the second storage area.

In the third embodiment, a storage area that is not the target of RWM clear may be provided regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated.
In the fourth embodiment, the control of the sub control CPU 50a when the first initialization designation command is input may be replaced with the control of the sub control CPU 50a when the second initialization designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform the power-on operation check and the initialization of the customization information when the first initialization designation command is input, but does not initialize the customization information when the second initialization designation command is input. It is also possible to control so as to check the operation at the time of loading and initialize the customization information.

-In the fourth embodiment, the contents of the power-on operation check may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute, as a power-on operation check, control for causing the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode and control for outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP. In this case, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is confirmed by the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 confirming whether the decorative lamp LA emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode or whether a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. You can check. Further, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control as a power-on operation check so as to execute a predetermined operation when a predetermined operation means is operated. Here, as the predetermined operation, for example, lighting the decoration lamp LA in a predetermined light emitting mode or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP can be adopted. In this case, the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates a predetermined operation means, and confirms whether the decoration lamp LA emits light in a predetermined light emission mode or whether a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be confirmed. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for determining whether or not the movable body is located at the original position or operation for displaying the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b on a predetermined display device as a power-on operation check. You may do it.

-In 4th Embodiment, you may change the content which can be changed with a production|customization customization function suitably. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the contents of the control regarding the effect state performed when each initialization designation command and power restoration designation command are input may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a predetermined effect state regardless of the effect state that can be specified from the current customization information, on condition that a predetermined command is input from among the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command. You may do so.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control RWM 50c may be configured so that it cannot hold (back up) the stored information when the power supply is cut off. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may change which effect state to control depending on which of the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command is input.

-In 4th Embodiment, you may change the operation|movement of the sub control CPU50a at the time of inputting the electric power recovery designation command suitably. For example, the sub control CPU 50a may perform a power-on operation check when a power recovery designation command is input. Further, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so as to initialize the customization information when the power recovery designation command is input. That is, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so as to initialize the customization information regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated. According to this, by continuing to hold the customization information, it is possible to prevent the effect state after the change changed by the operation of the special operation means from being continued more than necessary.

In the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs a different control signal depending on whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. It may be controlled to output to the sub-control CPU 50a. For example, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first power recovery designation command while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, while controlling the control. When the operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (in the off state), the control may be performed so as to output the second power recovery designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the customization information whether or not to execute the power-on operation check, depending on whether the first power recovery designation command or the second power recovery designation command is input. Whether to execute or not may be different.

In the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute control that is not executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, control that is not executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function can be executed, so that the control regarding the effect can be set in more detail. Further, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute part of the control executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function. May be. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, a part of the control executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function is not executed, so that the load of the sub-control CPU 50a can be reduced.

In the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 being operated, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, another pachinko game machine having a setting changing function. You may make it output a control signal different from the control signal output in. That is, the first initialization designation command output in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment may be a control signal different from the initialization designation command output in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function.

In the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be able to perform control for changing the effect state when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game.
The fifth embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. In this case, the process related to the setting change can be executed by operating the control operation unit 43 when the power is turned on, while the process different from the process related to the setting change by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game. Can be executed. According to this, as compared with the case where an operation unit different from the control operation unit 43 is provided and a process different from the process related to the setting change is executed by the operation of the different operation unit as a trigger, It is possible to prevent the configuration from becoming complicated.

-In 5th Embodiment, you may change the notification mode of an error suitably. For example, a plurality of notification means such as the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP may be combined to notify the error. In this case, the timing of ending the error notification may be different for each notification unit. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a terminates the error notification by some of the notification units among the plurality of notification units, while the main control CPU 41a triggers the operation of the control operation unit 43, while the error notification by the other notification units. You may control so that a notification may be continued. That is, the plurality of notification means may include a notification means for ending the error notification by the operation of the control operation unit 43 and a notification means for not ending the error notification by the operation of the control operation unit 43.

The type of error that can be notified in the fifth embodiment may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of error that can be controlled to end the notification of the error when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game may be appropriately changed.

In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the error notification triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 even before the error notification condition is not satisfied. Good.

In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the operation of the control operation unit 43 to terminate the notification of the error while continuing to output the security signal indicating the occurrence of the error. May be. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled to stop the output of the security signal while ending the notification of the error when the control operation unit 43 is operated.

In the fifth embodiment, the control executed when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game may be any control different from the change of the set value, and is not limited to the control for ending the error notification. Absent.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine provided with only one type of set value as the set value defining the jackpot probability. That is, each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which the set value is stored in the main control board 40 (main control RWM 41c) but the control for changing the set value is impossible. In such a pachinko gaming machine, it may be possible to control the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. However, the setting change mode in such a pachinko gaming machine is substantially synonymous with the setting confirmation mode because the setting value cannot be changed because there is only one type of setting value.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(B) The error notifying unit starts notification of an error when the notification condition is satisfied, and the error includes a plurality of types of errors having different notification conditions. The error includes a first error in which the notification of the error is ended when the notification condition is not satisfied, and a second error in which the error notification is continued even after the notification condition is not satisfied. , And the special control is control for ending the notification of the second error when the notification of the second error is continued even after the notification condition is not satisfied.

EH... Production display device (production execution means, error notification means), LA (LA1, LA2)... Decoration lamp (production execution means, error notification means), SP... Speaker (production execution means, error notification means), 40... Main Control board, 41... Microprocessor, 41a... Main control CPU (control means, main control means), 41b... Main control ROM (specific storage means), 41c... Main control RWM (special storage means), 42... RWM clear switch ( Special operation unit), 43... Control operation unit (specific operation unit), 50... Sub control board, 50a... Sub control CPU (control unit, sub control unit), 50b... Sub control ROM (sub control member).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine equipped with specific operation means used to change the set value that determines the jackpot probability,
Equipped with a control means for performing a predetermined control,
A game machine characterized in that the control means performs a special control different from the change of the set value, triggered by the operation of the specific operation means during a game. In gaming machines that do not have a setting function to change the setting value that determines the jackpot probability,
Control means for performing a predetermined control,
And a specific operation means used for changing a set value in another gaming machine having the setting function,
A game machine characterized in that the control means performs a special control different from the change of the set value when the specific operation means is operated during a game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means performs a control different from the special control when the gaming machine is powered on while the specific operation means is being operated. . Equipped with error notification means for reporting errors,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special control is control for ending notification of an error by the error notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific operation means is operated using an operation member that is compatible with the specific operation means.