JP2020182693A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine whose development cost can be suppressed.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 capable of controlling a game, and cannot set a setting value corresponding to jackpot determination probability when the power is turned on. The game control board 100 includes a setting key cylinder 180 that can be operated from a stand-by position to a rotation position. The game control board 100 causes the game to be executable in a case where the setting key cylinder 180 is in the stand-by position when the power is turned on, and causes the game to be inexecutable in a case where the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

In recent years, as an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine can set a set value (for example, any of "1" to "6") corresponding to a jackpot determination probability, as described in Patent Document 1 below. There is something. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, a setting key cylinder (setting operation means) is provided on a game control board (game control unit) capable of controlling a game, and the setting key cylinder is operated at an operation position when the power is turned on. By doing so, the set value can be changed (set).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-025014

By the way, there is a case where a game machine whose set value cannot be set is developed instead of a game machine whose set value can be set. In this case, it is generally considered to use a game control unit that is not provided with a setting operation means. However, in a game machine in which a set value can be set, a game control unit provided with a setting operation means is used, and in a game machine in which a set value cannot be set, a game control unit not provided with a setting operation means is used. In that case, two types of game control units must be developed respectively. As a result, development costs may increase.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing development costs.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Equipped with a game control unit that can control the game
In a game machine where the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability cannot be set when the power is turned on
The game control unit
Equipped with a setting operation means that can be operated from a predetermined initial position to an operation position
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed, while the game can be executed.
The game machine is characterized in that when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the development cost.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine frame which the game machine has. It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side of the game machine. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. It is a jackpot judgment table. (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (C) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. (A) is a perspective view showing a game control board and a game control board case, and (B) is a front view showing a game control board and a game control board case. It is a front view which shows the 7-segment display. It is a figure which shows the electric circuit around the microcomputer for game control. (A) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the rotating position, and (B) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the middle of operation from the rotating position to the standby position. , (C) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the standby position. It is a figure for demonstrating that the display mode is switched at a specific time time after the initial display is executed on a 7-segment display. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the 1-time pre-base, the 2-time pre-base and the 3-time pre-base are not yet memorized. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in 1st form. It is a figure which shows the error notification. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of error processing at power-on. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of abnormality monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of error processing during a game. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in the 2nd form. It is a flowchart of error processing at power-on in the second form. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in the 3rd form. It is a flowchart of error processing at power-on in the third form. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in 4th form. It is a figure which shows the state which the test apparatus is connected to the test game control board. It is a flowchart of error processing at power-on in the 4th form. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in 5th form. It is a flowchart of error processing at power-on in 5th form. 6 is a table showing the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in the sixth embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of power-on processing in the sixth embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of abnormality monitoring processing in the sixth embodiment. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in 7th form. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing in the 7th form. It is a flowchart of abnormality monitoring processing in 7th form. In the eighth embodiment, (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "3". , (D) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is “4”, and (E) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is “5”. F) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is “6”. It is a table which shows the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder and the control content in 8th form.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To do.

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, and a ball hitting plate (a ball feeding dish) for storing the game ball. An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

The game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by the rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The game board 1 is integrated with a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards, image display device 50, harness, etc., which will be described later) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect is sometimes called "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect". The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area.

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

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, in general, the player does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

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

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s is formed so that a game ball rolling on the upper surface can be guided to the first starting port 11 described later. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s. A movable board 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position above the display screen 50a to the effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 (ball entry port) at which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D provided with a second starting port 12 (ball entry port) is provided. The second starting port 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry port, a variable ball entry port, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

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

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

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 where various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D is not opened when left-handed.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, indicators 8 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general map display 82 that variably displays (general map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern.

Further, in the display 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol, identification symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81 (identification symbol display means). Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, a special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game (an example of a special game) that opens the big winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the prize (numerical information). , Judgment information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a described later as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, a second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

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

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board, game control unit) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of game states, and as the game progresses. It is provided with an effect control board 120 (sub control board, effect control unit) that controls the effect to be executed, a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit together with the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 140 and the sub drive board 162 described later.

The sub-control unit is provided with at least an effect control board 120, and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply unit 190. The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) inputs an AC24V power supply from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and uses various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V) required for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the AC24V power supply. , DC37V) power (power supply) is generated. The DC5V power is mainly used as a power source for various integrated circuits (ICs). The DC12V power is mainly used as a power source for various sensors and solenoids. Further, the electric power of DC18V is mainly used as a power source for various LEDs. Further, the electric power of DC24V and the electric power of DC37V are mainly used as a power source for a motor (driving means) for production.

The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) first supplies the generated power to the payout control board 170. Then, the generated electric power is supplied to the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 via the payout control board 170. Further, the generated electric power is supplied to other devices via the payout control board 170, the game control board 100, and the effect control board 120. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is not provided with the backup power supply circuit, and the payout control board 170 is provided with the backup power supply circuit 179.

A power switch 195 (power switching unit) is connected to the power supply unit 190. The power switch 195 is capable of switching between an on state in which power can be supplied based on an AC24V power supply supplied from the outside and a cutoff state in which power cannot be supplied. That is, the power switch 195 switches the power on or off by the ON operation or the OFF operation, and is in the ON state when the power switch 195 is turned on, and when the power switch 195 is turned OFF. It becomes a cutoff state.

Further, the power supply unit 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation means) that can be pressed and operated. The RAM clear switch 191 is used to store game-related information (for example, game state information such as a high probability state, special figure hold, or jackpot) stored in the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control microcomputer 101, which will be described later. This is for erasing information such as the result of a hit / fail judgment. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply unit 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like is able to open the game machine frame 2. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 191 is an operating means that cannot be operated by a player. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply unit 190, but the arrangement location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate, and is provided on, for example, the game control board 100 or a dedicated board. You may.

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

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

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

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

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the grand prize device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

The payout control board 170 (first control board) mounts a payout control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) 171 that can execute a control process related to payout of a game ball according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 171 (payout control means) includes a payout ROM 173 that stores a program for controlling payout, a payout RAM 174 that is used as a work memory, and a payout ROM 173 that executes a program stored in the payout ROM 173. A CPU 172 and a payout I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 178 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The payout ROM 173 may be externally attached.

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. And pay out the ball rental. For example, when the game ball enters (wins) the first start port 11, the detection signal by the first start port sensor 11a is input to the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a prize ball signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 to the payout control board 170. In this case, the payout control microcomputer 171 that has received the prize ball signal drives the launch solenoid 72s via the launch control circuit 175 based on the prize ball number information stored in the payout ROM 173 to start the first operation. Prize balls (for example, 3 pieces) are paid out based on the entry into the mouth 11. At this time, the game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

The backup power supply circuit 179 provided on the payout control board 170 supplies power (backup power supply) to the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Supply. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided on the game control board 100 or on the power supply board.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the external terminal plate 160 (external terminal portion) is connected to the payout control board 170, and various outer ends are based on the outer end output signal output by the payout control microcomputer 171. The output signal is output to an external device such as a data display 161 arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the external terminal board 160 is connected to the game control board 100 via the payout control board 170, and displays various outer end output signals as data based on the outer end output signals output by the game control microcomputer 101. Output to the device 161.

The external terminal plate 160 is provided with a plurality of channels for external output. The connector corresponding to each channel and the connector on the data display 161 side are connected by a cable. Then, one signal is output from each connector to the outside.

The external terminal plate 160 can output a jackpot signal from one of a plurality of channels. The jackpot signal is a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the ON state jackpot signal to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 from the start to the end of the jackpot game, and inputs the ON state jackpot signal. The board 160 outputs a jackpot signal in the ON state to the data display 161. The jackpot signal in the ON state is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.
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Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output a symbol determination signal from one of a plurality of channels. The symbol confirmation signal is a signal indicating that the special symbol that has been variablely displayed has been stopped and displayed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the symbol confirmation signal to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the external terminal board 160 for inputting the symbol confirmation signal is data. The symbol confirmation signal is output to the display 161. The symbol determination signal is an instantaneous pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output a high-accuracy state signal from one of a plurality of channels. The high-probability state signal is a signal indicating that the high-probability state will be described later. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the ON state high accuracy state signal to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 from the start to the end of the high probability state, and outputs the ON state high accuracy state signal. The external terminal board 160 for inputting the signal outputs the high probability state signal in the ON state to the data display 161. The high-accuracy state signal in the ON state is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output an electric support state signal from one of a plurality of channels. The electric support state signal is a signal indicating that it is in the electric support control state (high base state) described later. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the ON state electric support state signal to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 from the start to the end of the electric support control state, and is in the ON state electric support state. The external terminal board 160 for inputting a signal outputs an ON state electric support state signal to the data display 161. The electric support state signal in the ON state is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output the first start port signal from one of the plurality of channels. The first start port signal is a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 11. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the first start port signal to the external terminal plate 160 via the payout control board 170 at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 11, and the first start port signal. The external terminal board 160 for inputting the first start port signal to the data display 161 will output the first start port signal. The first start port signal is a momentary pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output a second start port signal from one of the plurality of channels. The second start port signal is a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second start port 12. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the second start port signal (outer end output signal) to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 at the timing when the game ball enters the second start port 12. The external terminal plate 160 for inputting the second start port signal outputs the second start port signal to the data display 161. The second start port signal is a momentary pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output a security signal from one of a plurality of channels. The security signal is a signal indicating that a prize has been won in the winning openings (second starting opening 12, grand winning opening 14) related to the electric chew 12D and the large winning device 14D when they are not operating. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a security signal to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 at the timing when a prize is won when the electric chew 12D or the large prize device 14D is not operating, and inputs the security signal. The external terminal board 160 outputs a security signal to the data display 161. The security signal is an instantaneous pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal (external output signal) of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

Further, the external terminal plate 160 can output a prize ball information signal from one of a plurality of channels. The prize ball information signal is a signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls have been made. The payout control microcomputer 171 outputs the prize ball information signal to the external terminal board 160 at the timing when the number of prize balls is counted by a predetermined number, and the external terminal board 160 for inputting the prize ball information signal is displayed on the data display 161. The prize ball information signal will be output. The prize ball number signal is an instantaneous pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a frame opening sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 (opening of the inner frame 21 to the outer frame 22 and opening of the front door 23 to the inner frame 21). ing. Although the frame opening signal based on the detection of the frame opening sensor is input to the payout control board 170, it is not input to the payout control microcomputer 171. Therefore, the frame opening signal passes through the payout control microcomputer 171 and is input to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170. The frame opening signal is an instantaneous pulse signal, and is an outer end output signal of one of a plurality of types of outer end output signals.

In this embodiment, the outer end output signal output by the payout control microcomputer 171 to the external terminal plate 160, the outer end output signal output by the game control microcomputer 101 to the external terminal plate 160, or the frame opening signal is , Each is a separate signal (parallel data), and the parallel data is input to the external terminal board 160 as it is. When parallel data is input to the external terminal plate 160, a signal transmission element such as a photo relay provided corresponding to each channel switches between a conductive state and a non-conducting state according to each input signal. As a result, the outer end output signal (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric support state signal, first start port signal, second start port signal, security signal) is transmitted from the channel in which the photo relay is in the conductive state. , Prize ball number signal, frame opening signal) will be output.

The signal output by the payout control microcomputer 171 to the external terminal plate 160 and the signal output by the game control microcomputer 101 to the external terminal plate 160 may be serial data having a plurality of bits of information. .. In this case, the serial data is converted into parallel data by an S / P conversion circuit (serial / parallel conversion circuit) (not shown) and input to the external terminal board 160 as parallel data.

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

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

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

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

Although the image control board 140 is made to perform voice control of the speaker 620, a voice control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the voice control board may be made to perform voice control of the speaker 620. In this case, the voice control board may be connected to the effect control board 120, or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, the CPU may be mounted on the voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

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

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

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be made to perform lamp lighting control or drive control of the panel movable body 55k. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the subdrive board 162, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

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

The arrangement of various control boards will be described with reference to FIG. The game control board 100 is attached to the game board 1 and is arranged above the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 as shown in FIG. The power supply unit 190 is arranged below the rear of the inner frame 21, and the payout control board 170 is arranged behind the power supply unit 190. The power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are arranged outside the transparent outer cover 25 provided behind the game board 1. Therefore, the payout control board 170 can be said to be a "frame-side board" provided on the game machine frame 2 (inner frame 21) instead of the game board 1. The payout control board 170 is housed in a payout control board case 170A that does not interfere with the visibility of the payout control microcomputer 171.

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

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. At the time of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit games), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed (also referred to as OP). ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol) are from 1R to 8R, and the maximum winning opening 14 is 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined). It is a big hit that opens for a period of time) and opens the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds (predetermined period) per 1R from 9R to 16R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

In addition, the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the special figure 2 lottery (the second special symbol lottery) open the big winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds (predetermined period) per 1R. It's a big hit. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. When the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later after the jackpot game. The electric support control state continues until the next big hit winning if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in association with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of electric support times (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support is the maximum number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probabilistic jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game with an actual number of rounds of 8 is executed, while if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the actual number of rounds is 8 rounds. The lottery of Special Figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of Special Figure 1 in that the jackpot game with 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect that indicates the result when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol EZ that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbol EZs, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 10B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) by using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the set value (for example, "1" to "6") corresponding to the jackpot determination probability cannot be set. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the set value is not provided, and the set value is not set.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. As shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state is set so as to be more easily determined as a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 13). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 12 (B)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 82 will be a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 12C). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices if the electric chew 12D is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state substantially continues until the next big hit. In addition, the end condition of the high accuracy and high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

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

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball is won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right.

5. Game control board Next, the game control board 100 will be described. On the game control board 100, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, a setting key cylinder 180 is provided on the lower left side. The setting key cylinder 180 (setting operation means) rotates the inserted setting key to perform a standby position (initial position) shown in FIG. 15B and a rotation position (operation) rotated 90 degrees from the standby position. It is possible to move (rotate) to and from the position). The setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position in the initial state, and is configured so that it cannot be moved to the rotation position unless a dedicated setting key is used.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the setting key cylinder 180 includes a substantially cubic base portion 180b directly assembled to the game control board 100, and a cylindrical columnar portion 180c extending rearward from the base portion 180b. Is equipped with. The base portion 180b and the cylindrical portion 180c are made of black synthetic resin, and an insertion hole through which a setting key can be inserted is formed in the cylindrical portion 180c.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, a 7-segment display 300 (display means) is provided on the game control board 100. The 7-segment display 300 of this embodiment is for displaying the base described later, and does not display the set value. The display control of the 7-segment display 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. The reason why the 7-segment display 300 is provided not on the effect control board 120 but on the game control board 100 is based on the following reasons. That is, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) is the inspection target of the test for confirming the proper operation, and if the display of the set value is controlled by the game control board 100, the display of the set value is displayed. This is because the reliability can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIG. 16, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and includes a total of 32 lighting (light emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 have eight lighting portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8 and LB9 to LB16 so that they can represent numbers from "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Since the 4-series 7-segment display is a distribution product that is widely distributed in the market, it is possible to inexpensively configure the display means by using the 4-series 7-segment display (7-segment display 300).

Next, the configuration of the setting key cylinder switch 180a provided inside the setting key cylinder 180 and the configuration of the electric circuit around the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

As shown in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with an input terminal P14 (see FIGS. 18A, BB, and C). The input terminal P14 has come to input a switch signal of either "H" level (voltage higher than the upper limit threshold voltage) or "L" level (voltage lower than the lower limit threshold voltage) from the signal line E1. There is. If the game control microcomputer 101 inputs an "H" level switch signal (first signal) from the signal line E1, it determines that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON, and determines that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON, and the signal line E1 to the "L" level. If the switch signal (second signal) of is input, it is determined that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF.

The signal line E1 is connected to the terminal s1 of the setting key cylinder switch 180a. A ground line E4 extending from the branch portion Q1 of the signal line E1 toward the ground G is provided. A resistor T2 is connected in series to the ground line E4, and the resistor T2 makes it difficult for current to flow from the signal line E1 to the ground line E4. In this way, while connecting the signal line E1 extending from the input terminal P14 to the setting key cylinder switch 180a, the ground line E4 is connected at the branch portion Q1 between the setting key cylinder switch 180a and the input terminal P14. ing. Then, the resistor T2 is used as a pull-down resistor. Therefore, in the signal line E1, the level of the switch signal becomes the “L” level unless the power of DC5V is supplied via the setting key cylinder switch 180a.

The setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with terminal s2. A power line E2 is connected to the terminal s2, and DC5V power is supplied to the power line E2. In FIG. 17, the symbol Vc means that the power of DC5V is supplied. A resistor T3 is connected in series to the power line E2. Further, the setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with the terminal s3. A ground line E3 extending toward the ground G is connected to the terminal s3.

Here, the setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a switching piece s4. One end of the switching piece s4 is connected to the terminal s1. On the other hand, the other end of the switching piece s4 can come into contact with the terminal s2 or the terminal s3 by a rotation operation using the setting key. Thus, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position, the switching piece s4 is in contact with the terminal s3 (see the solid line in FIG. 17), and when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position, the switching piece s4 is in the terminal s2. They are in contact (see FIG. 18 (A)).

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position. At this time, the terminals s1 and s2 are in a conductive state, and the power of DC5V supplied to the power line E2 is supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. As a result, the "H" level switch signal is input from the signal line E1 to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101.

FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a at the moment when the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position. As shown in FIG. 18B, when the switching piece s4 is separated from the terminal s2, the terminal s1 and the terminal s2 are in a non-conducting state. Therefore, the DC5V power supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. At this time, since the signal line E1 connected to the input terminal P14 is connected to the ground line E4 at the branch portion Q1, the switch signal is switched from the “H” level to the “L” level. That is, the "L" level switch signal is input to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101.

Note that FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position. When the setting key cylinder 180 is completely rotated to the standby position, the switching piece s4 comes into contact with the terminal s3. At this time, similarly to the above, the power of DC5V supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a, so that the switch signal remains at the “L” level.

Subsequently, the LED driver 350 shown in FIG. 17 will be described. The LED driver 350 is integrally incorporated inside the 7-segment display 300, and is not mounted on the game control board 100. In this way, by using the general-purpose 7-segment display 300 incorporating the LED driver 350, a space for mounting the LED driver on the game control board 100 becomes unnecessary. As a result, it is possible to control the display of the 7-segment display 300 while reducing the burden of design changes to the game control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with a serial data transmission terminal TX3. Further, the LED driver 350 is provided with a serial data receiving terminal RXD. The serial data transmission terminal TX3 and the serial data reception terminal RXD are connected by a serial data line E5. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 can control the drive of the LED driver 350 by transmitting serial data via the serial data line E5. As a result, the 7-segment display 300 can control the initial display and the base display, which will be described later. By performing the display control by serial communication in this way, it is possible to simplify the wiring on the game control board 100 as compared with the case where the display control is performed by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the burden of design changes to the game control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 23, a damping resistor T4 is connected in series to the serial data line E5. With this damping resistor T4, it is possible to attenuate the noise in the serial data line E5. Further, the LED driver 350 is provided with an RST terminal. A reset signal line E6 is connected to the RST terminal. The reset signal line E6 is a line in which a reset signal is transmitted from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170, and a capacitor CA5 is connected in parallel to the reset signal line E6. With this capacitor CA5, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the reset signal drops to the "L" level even though the reset signal is at the "H" level due to the influence of static electricity or the like.

Next, the display of the base will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. In this embodiment, the base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300. The base is the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) acquired by the player to the number of shot balls (total number of shot balls), which is the number of game balls fired by the player. By checking the base on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to grasp that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been tampered with, or that a failure or malfunction has occurred.

Note that the base described in this embodiment means a base in a normal gaming state, a base in a jackpot game state, a base in a high probability state and a time saving state, a base in a normal probability state and a time saving state, and a base. It does not mean the base from the time the power is turned on to the present time. That is, the base described below in this embodiment is acquired by the player in the normal game state with respect to the number of shot balls (total number of shot balls) which is the number of game balls fired by the player in the normal game state. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls). Therefore, the total number of launched balls or the number of prize balls described below means the total number of prize balls or the number of prize balls in the normal gaming state.

In this embodiment, the base is newly calculated every time the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000. Then, the base information (base information) calculated each time the number of shots reaches 60,000 is sequentially stored in the base information storage unit 108 (see FIG. 6) of the gaming RAM 104. However, the information of the base currently being calculated (hereinafter referred to as "current base") and the base calculated when the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 before starting the calculation of the current base (hereinafter "once"). Information on the base (hereinafter referred to as the "pre-base"), information on the base calculated when the total number of shots reached 60,000 before the previous base (hereinafter referred to as "two-time previous base"), and twice. Up to the information of the base (hereinafter referred to as "three times previous base") calculated when the total number of launched balls reaches 60,000 before the front base is stored in the base information storage unit 108. In this way, the 7-segment display 300 is based on the current-based information stored in the base information storage unit 108, the one-time previous-based information, the two-time previous-based information, and the three-time previous-based information. , The current base, the 1st previous base, the 2nd previous base, and the 3rd previous base may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the initial display is started on the 7-segment display 300 when the power is turned on, the initial display is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). .. Then, with the end of the initial display, the present-based display is started, as shown in FIG. 19 (B). When the current base is displayed here, the current base (for example, "36") is displayed (% display) in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting mode (a mode in which light is continuously emitted) as shown by “bL.”. That is, looking at the light emission of the lighting mode of "bL.", It means that the base is currently displayed.

The present-based display shown in FIG. 19B is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108 at the end of the display of the current base, the display of the previous base is started as shown in FIG. 19C. Here, when the previous base is displayed, the previous base (for example, "37") is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting mode as shown by “b1.”. That is, looking at the light emission of the lighting mode of "b1.", It means that the previous base is displayed once.

The one-time advance-based display shown in FIG. 19C is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108 at the end of the display of the previous base, the display of the previous base is started as shown in FIG. 19 (D). To. Here, when the two-time front base is displayed, the two-time front base (for example, "35") is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting mode as shown by “b2.”. That is, looking at the light emission of the lighting mode of "b2.", It means that the previous base is displayed twice.

The display of the two-time advance base shown in FIG. 19 (D) is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the information of the three-time previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108 with the end of the display of the two-time previous base, the display of the three-time previous base is displayed as shown in FIG. 19 (E). To be started. Here, when the three-time front base is displayed, the three-time front base (for example, "38") is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting mode as shown by “b3.”. That is, looking at the light emission of the lighting mode of "b3.", It means that the base is displayed three times before.

The display of the three-time advance base shown in FIG. 19 (D) is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Then, with the end of the display of the three-time previous base, the display of the current base is started again as shown in FIG. 19 (B). After that, at each predetermined specific time, the current base display shown in FIG. 19 (B), the one-time front base display shown in FIG. 19 (C), and the two-time front base shown in FIG. 19 (D) are displayed. The display and the display based on the previous three times shown in FIG. 19 (E) are repeatedly executed. The current base, the 1st base, the 2nd base, and the 3rd base are displayed with 1% as the reference unit, but for example, 5% may be displayed as the reference unit, and may be changed as appropriate. It is possible.

By the way, FIG. 19C shows a case where the one-time previous base is displayed when the information of the one-time previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108. On the other hand, when the information of the previous base is not stored in the base information storage unit 108, the display shown in FIG. 20C is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 20C, in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300, the lighting portions LB23 and LB31 (see FIG. 16) indicate “−−”. It emits light in the lighting mode. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking mode (a mode in which light emission and extinguishing are repeated) as shown by “b1.”. In this way, the flashing mode of "b1." And the display of "---" indicate that the previous base cannot be displayed yet.

Similarly, when the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the previous base twice, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the third display area 330 and the fourth display of the 7-segment display 300 In the region 340, the lighting portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in the lighting mode as shown by “−−”. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking mode as shown by “b2.”. In this way, the flashing mode of "b2." And the display of "---" indicate that the two-time previous base cannot be displayed yet.

When the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the previous base three times, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 , The lighting portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in the lighting mode as shown by “−−”. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking mode as shown by “b3.”. In this way, the flashing mode of "b3." And the display of "---" indicate that the three-time previous base cannot be displayed yet. The base information storage unit 108 is composed of volatile storage means (DRAM) so as to be able to support a relatively large number of (frequent) accesses, and is composed of, for example, non-volatile storage means (EEPROM or the like). It may have been done.

By the way, in the present embodiment, as described above, the setting key cylinder 180 is provided on the game control board 100 even though the pachinko game machine PY1 cannot set the set value (FIGS. 15A and 15B). )reference). The reason for this will be described below. Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine in which one set value can be set from a plurality of set values, a game control board provided with a setting key cylinder is used. This is because the setting key cylinder functions as an operating means for shifting to the setting change mode in which the set value can be changed.

That is, conventionally, the setting key cylinder is operated to the rotation position (rotation operation), and the setting value can be changed by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch to shift to the setting change mode. be able to. Then, the set value can be changed only when the setting change mode is set. If the setting key cylinder is operated from the rotation position to the standby position in the setting change mode, the setting change mode ends and the selected set value is confirmed.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine in which one set value can be set from a plurality of set values, a game control board provided with a setting key cylinder is used. On the other hand, in pachinko gaming machines in which the set value cannot be set, it is common to use a game control board that is not provided with a setting key cylinder. However, if the game control board provided with the setting key cylinder and the game control board not provided with the setting key cylinder are used properly according to the pachinko game machine, two types of game control boards have been developed respectively. You will have to. As a result, there is a problem that the development cost increases.

Therefore, conventionally, there has been a method of using a game control board provided with a setting key cylinder even for a pachinko gaming machine that does not change the jackpot determination probability when the power is turned on (substantially the set value cannot be set). With this method, both the pachinko game machine in which the set value can be set and the pachinko game machine in which the set value cannot be set use the game control board provided with the setting key cylinder, and the game control board is used. Will be able to be standardized.

However, in this method, the following measures were taken. In pachinko gaming machines that do not change the jackpot judgment probability when the power is turned on, a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6") are not provided, but only one set value (for example, "1") is provided. It is configured to be. In this case, the setting key cylinder is operated to the rotation position, and the power is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch to shift to the setting change mode and select only one setting value in advance. Then, by operating the setting key cylinder to the standby position, one set value is fixed, and the specifications are substantially the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine in which the set value cannot be set. With such specifications, even if the setting key cylinder is provided on the game control board, the setting key cylinder is not treated as unused, and there is no problem in the test of the game machine.

However, when the game control microcomputer has a specification that allows only one set value to be set, the game control microcomputer (game ROM) is used to set a program related to the setting (processing for shifting to the setting change mode and setting value). Since it basically stores all of the control processing, etc.), the storage capacity will be squeezed. In other words, even though it is not a pachinko game machine that can change the jackpot judgment probability when the power is turned on, the game ROM will be equipped with unnecessary programs related to settings, and for game control microcomputers with many processing capacities. Was built in useless control processing.

Specifically, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which only one set value can be set, no set value is set at the factory shipment stage. Therefore, when it is first installed in the amusement park, the employees of the amusement park must first set one set value. This is because the game cannot be executed when no set value is set, and the mode shifts to the error mode when the power is turned on. As described above, the game control microcomputer always incorporates a program for initializing the set value, which is an element that makes the program processing heavy.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the set value cannot be set is configured while using the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180 (see FIGS. 15A and 15B). That is, as described above, the specification is not such that only one set value can be set, and the specification is such that no set value itself is provided. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 (game ROM 103) is not provided with a program related to setting (processing for shifting to the setting change mode, control processing for setting the set value, etc.), and has a storage capacity as described above. It is possible to solve the problem of pressure. On that basis, when developing a pachinko game machine capable of setting a set value, the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180 is used as in the present embodiment to standardize the game control board. Can be planned. As a result, it is not necessary to develop two types of game control boards depending on the presence or absence of the setting key cylinder 180, and it is possible to suppress an increase in development cost.

Here, if the setting key cylinder 180 provided on the game control board 100 is unused, it may cause a problem in the test of the game machine. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the relationship between the position of the setting key cylinder 180 and the control content by the game control microcomputer 101 is defined.

As shown in FIG. 21A, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position when the power is turned on (see FIGS. 18B and 18C), the game control microcomputer 101 executes the game control process. The game control process is a process for executing a game, and specifically, is a process of steps S101 to S106 (see FIG. 26) in the main side timer interrupt process (S005) described later. In this way, if the setting key cylinder 180 is not operated from the standby position as usual when the power is turned on, the game can be executed.

On the other hand, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on (see FIG. 18A), the game control microcomputer 101 executes the power-on error processing. The power-on error process is a process for notifying the setting key cylinder 180 that an erroneous operation has been performed when the power is turned on. Specifically, the process in step S013 (see FIG. 25). is there. In this power-on error processing, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command (specific command) to the effect control board 120. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes error notification as shown in FIG. 22.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the error notification (specific effect), specifically, the error number image ER1 indicating "error 25 (error number)" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, the speaker 620 outputs an error voice "Error 25", and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in a specific error light emitting mode. By this error notification, it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings (employees of the amusement park, etc.) to grasp the situation in which the setting key cylinder 180 is erroneously operated when the power is turned on.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is subsequently operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game control microcomputer The 101 continuously executes the error processing at the time of power-on as it is. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not execute the game control process even if the setting key cylinder 180 returns to the correct standby position. Therefore, the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. In this way, it is possible to thoroughly enforce the rule that the game cannot be executed unless the setting key cylinder 180 is set to the standby position when the power is turned on.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position during the game (during the execution of the game control process), the game control microcomputer 101 controls the game as usual. Execute the process. That is, the game can be executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game, the game control microcomputer 101 executes an error processing during the game. The in-game error process is a process for notifying the setting key cylinder 180 that an erroneous operation has been performed during the game, and specifically, the process in step S122 (see FIG. 28). .. In this in-game error processing, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off all the LEDs of the special figure display 81 (see FIG. 5). Except for error processing during the game, the special figure display 81 does not turn off completely during the game. Therefore, it is possible to make an employee or the like of the game field who sees the all-off mode on the special figure display 81 during the game understand that the setting key cylinder 180 has been erroneously operated.

Further, in the error processing during the game, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the operation of all the solenoids (electric chew solenoid 12s, AT solenoid 14s) that can be controlled by itself. Of course, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the operation of the solenoid only while the solenoid is operating. Further, in the error processing during the game, the game control microcomputer 101 has all the outer end output signals (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric support state signal, first start port signal, first) that can be output by itself. 2 Turn off the start port signal and security signal). Therefore, if a pulse-shaped symbol determination signal, a first start port signal, a second start port signal, or a security signal is output, the output is stopped. If the ON state jackpot signal, high accuracy state signal, and electric support state signal are output, the switch is switched to the OFF state big hit signal, high accuracy state signal, and electric support state signal.

Further, in the error processing during the game, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command to the effect control board 120 in the same manner as the power-on error processing described above. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes error notification as shown in FIG. 22. Therefore, it is possible to make the employee of the game hall or the like who grasps the error notification during the game grasp that the setting key cylinder 180 is erroneously operated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is subsequently operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game control is performed. The microcomputer 101 continuously executes the error processing during the game as it is. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not execute the game control process even if the setting key cylinder 180 returns to the correct standby position. Therefore, the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. In this way, once the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position even once, it is possible to thoroughly enforce the rule that the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. In short, in the present embodiment (first embodiment), the fact that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position determines that an extremely serious abnormality has occurred, so that the game cannot be executed without fail.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 21, in the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the set value cannot be set, the game control microcomputer 101 is used while using the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180. Is performing control according to the position of the setting key cylinder 180. This prevents the setting key cylinder 180 from being determined to be unused in the game machine test.

6. Control operation of pachinko gaming machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 29, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

[Main Control Main Process] The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the power is turned on. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

As shown in FIG. 23, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) described later is performed. Following the power-on processing (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing is executed (S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the power-on processing (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets the permission for access to the game RAM 104 (S011). This makes it possible to write and read information to the gaming RAM 104. Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position, see FIG. 18A) (S012). If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S012), the power-on error processing described later is executed (S013).

On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (S014). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is operated when the power is turned on. If the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (YES in S014), the process proceeds to step S015. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S014), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power off flag is ON (S018). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in the power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 29) described later.

If the power off flag is not ON (NO in S018), the power may not be cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S015. On the other hand, if the power off flag is ON (YES in S018), the checksum is calculated (S019) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power failure (see step S161 in FIG. 29) (see step S161 in FIG. 29). S020). The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value and calculating the total. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S020), the stored contents of the gaming RAM 104 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S015. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S020), it is determined that the stored contents of the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S021.

In step S021, the setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103, and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power off flag (S022), and proceeds to step S023.

On the other hand, in step S015, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared. However, at this time, the information related to the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of launched balls, information on the total number of prize balls, information on the base before the first time, information on the base before the second time, information about the third time before (Base information) is not cleared. In this way, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the information related to the base is not cleared, so that the 7-segment display 300 has the same current base as before the power failure, 1 time before base, 2 times before base. It is possible to display the previous base three times.

After step S015, the game control microcomputer 101 initially sets the work area of the game RAM 104 (S016). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the effect control board 120 (S017), and proceeds to step S023.

In step S023, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a power-on command setting process. In the power-on command setting process (S023), a setting process for outputting a power-on command to the effect control board 120 is performed after a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. After the power-on command setting process (S023), in step S024, for example, the game CPU 102 is set, the SIO, PIO, and CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time) are set as other initial settings. Finish the process.

[Power-on error processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on error processing (S013), the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command to the effect control board 120 (S050). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the error command executes the error notification (see FIG. 22). As a result, the employees of the amusement park and the like can grasp that the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on. After step S050, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the loop process and does not execute the game control process. That is, the game will not be executed unless the power is turned on again.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 26 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, a reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the effect symbol variation effect, and a variation pattern. Random number update processing is performed to update the fluctuation pattern random number of the above, the ordinary symbol random number (winning random number) used for the ordinary symbol lottery, and the like (S101). At least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

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

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the start port sensor detection process (S103), the special operation process (S104), and the normal operation process (S105). In the start port sensor detection process (S103), if there is a prize detection by the first start port sensor 11a or the second start port sensor 12a, it is determined that there are less than four hold memories corresponding to the start ports where the prize is detected. Random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (big hit random numbers, hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10A)) are acquired as conditions. Further, if the passage is detected by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 10B) is acquired on condition that the number of normal symbol reservations is less than four.

In the special operation process (S104), random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process (S103) are used in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11), the hit type determination table (see FIG. 9), and the reach determination table (see FIG. 9). 12 (A)), the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) is used for determination. Then, a special symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) to show the result of the jackpot lottery. When displaying this special symbol, a variation start command including information on the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Then, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game in which the jackpot 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of opening times, see FIG. 9) according to the type of jackpot. (Special game) is performed. When executing this jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In the special operation process (S104), when a random number such as a jackpot random number is not stored, a customer waiting standby command for executing the customer waiting effect is set in the effect control microcomputer 121.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process (S103) and the normal symbol hit detection table (see FIG. 12B) are used for judgment, and the normal symbol variation pattern selection table is used. (See FIG. 12 (C)) is used to select the fluctuation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state. Then, the normal symbol display (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result of the general drawing lottery is performed. As a result of the judgment of the normal symbol random number, if the normal winning symbol is won, the auxiliary game of releasing the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of opening times, see FIG. 14) according to the game state is performed. Do.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the commands and the like set in each of the above processes to the effect control board 120 and the like (S106). Then, the base arithmetic processing is executed (S107). In the base calculation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 counts the number of launched balls based on the detection signal from the outlet sensor 18a. Further, the total number of winning balls is counted based on the detection signals from the first starting port sensor 11a, the second starting port sensor 12a, the large winning opening sensor 14a, and the general winning opening sensor 10a. Then, the base is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls by the number of launched balls. However, when calculating the base, the base is calculated for the number of shot balls for every 60,000 shots. This makes it possible to calculate the current base, the 1-time previous base, the 2-time previous base, and the 3-time previous base.

The game control microcomputer 101 executes the base display process (S108) after the base calculation process (S107). In the base display process (S108), the initial display is first executed on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. 19 (A). After that, every specific time (4.8 in this embodiment), the display of the current base as shown in FIG. 19 (B) ⇒ the display of the previous base as shown in FIG. 19 (C), ⇒ the display of the previous base, as shown in FIG. 19 (D). ), The display of the previous base twice ⇒ The display of the previous base three times is repeatedly executed as shown in FIG. 19 (E). When the first base, the second base, and the third base are not calculated, as shown in FIGS. 20 (C), (D), and (E), the first display area 310 in the 7-segment display 300. The second display area 320 is set to blink, and the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 are displayed as “−−”.

As shown in FIG. 26, the game control microcomputer 101 executes an abnormality monitoring process (S109) and a power failure monitoring process (S110), which will be described later, after the base calculation process (S107) and the base display process (S108). , Finish this process.

[Abnormality monitoring process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the abnormality monitoring process (S109), in the game control microcomputer 101, whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position). Whether or not (see FIG. 18 (A)) is determined (S120). If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S120), the error processing during the game described later is executed (S122). On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S120), other error processing is executed (S121), and this processing ends. In other error processing (S121), for example, it is determined whether or not there is a fraudulent act by magnetism, a fraudulent act by vibration, a fraudulent act by radio waves, an illegal winning act, etc., and if it is determined that there is a fraudulent act, , Stop the game (game control process), or execute the process to notify the fraudulent act.

[Error processing during game] As shown in FIG. 28, in the error process during game (S122), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes the special figure display all extinguishing process (S130). In the special figure display all-off process (S130), all the LEDs of the special figure display 81 (see FIG. 5) are turned off. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings to grasp the abnormality that the setting key cylinder 180 has been operated to the rotation position during the game.

After step S130, the solenoid OFF process is executed (S131). In the solenoid OFF process (S131), the game control microcomputer 101 stops the operation of all the solenoids (electric chew solenoid 12s, AT solenoid 14s) that it can control. In this way, when the electric chew 12D or the grand prize device 14D is operating, these operations are suddenly stopped, so that it is possible to easily grasp the abnormality that the setting key cylinder 180 has been operated to the rotation position. Is.

After step S131, the outer end output signal OFF process is executed (S132). In the outer end output signal OFF processing (S132), the game control microcomputer 101 is capable of outputting all outer end output signals (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric support state signal, first start). The mouth signal, the second start port signal, the security signal) are turned off. As a result, the data display 161 does not reflect the status of subsequent games. That is, it is possible to prevent the data display 161 from counting the number of big hits, the number of changes in the special symbol, and the like, despite the situation where the game is stopped.

After step S132, an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S133). When the error command is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the error notification as described in the power-on error processing (S013) described above (see FIG. 22). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings to grasp the abnormality that the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position during the game. After step S133, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the loop process and does not execute the game control process. That is, the game will not be executed unless the power is turned on again.

[Power-off monitoring process] In the power-off monitoring process (S110), as shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 must first determine whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S160), and must input the signal. If (NO in S160), this process is completed. The power supply cutoff signal is a signal output from the power supply unit 190 when the voltage of the monitored power supply (for example, DC24V) is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 25 ms). If there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S160), the checksum is calculated and stored in the game RAM 104 (S161), and the power off flag is turned on (S162). Then, the access prohibition setting to the game RAM 104 is set (S163). This makes it impossible to write or read information from the gaming RAM 104. After that, loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 26).

In parallel with the above processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 30 to 35. Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described.

[Sub-control main process] The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main process program shown in FIG. 30 from the effect ROM 123 when the power is turned on. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power cutoff flag (flag that is turned on at the time of power cutoff) is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S1001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even if the sub-side power off flag is ON, the effect RAM 124 Initialize (S1002) and proceed to step S1003.

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

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

In step S1004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S1005). In the random number seed update process (S1005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. And so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S1005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S1006). In the command transmission process (S1006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect, round effect, jackpot effect including ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S1007). After that, steps S1004 to S1007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S1008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S1008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. And, it is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S1009, S1010). As shown in FIG. 31, in the reception interrupt process (S1008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 32, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), the input process is first performed (S1201). In the input process (S1201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process is performed (S1202). In the lamp data output processing (S1202), the set lamp data (data that controls the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54) is sent to the sub drive board in order to make the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to 162. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 controls the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54, so that the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a specific error light emission mode (see FIG. 22), as will be described later. Is possible.

Next, the drive control process (S1203) is performed. In the drive control process (S1203), drive data is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the production. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, the watchdog timer process (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 33, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S1301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S1302) is performed (S1303).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates voice data (control data for outputting voice from the speaker 620) and executes voice control processing for outputting voice data to the image control board 140 (S1304). By this voice control process (S1304), as will be described later, it is possible to output the error voice "Error 25" from the speaker 620. After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processes such as creating lamp data and updating various effect determination random numbers (S1305), and ends this process.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the received command analysis process (S1301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1401). If it has been received, the variable effect start processing described later is performed (S1402).

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S1406). In the opening effect selection process (S1406), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

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

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an error command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1411). If it is received, error notification processing is performed (S1412). In the error notification process (S1412), an error display command for displaying the error number image ER1 shown in FIG. 22 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the error display command displays the error number image ER1 on the display screen 50a.

Further, in the error notification process (S1412), the voice data for outputting the error voice (see FIG. 22) “Error 25” is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the voice data outputs the voice "Error 25" from the speaker 620. Further, in the error notification process (S1412), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a specific error light emitting mode (see FIG. 22) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a specific error light emitting mode. As described above, by executing the error notification shown in FIG. 22, the abnormality that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position is clearly shown to the surroundings even though the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cannot set the set value. Is possible.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, as another process (S1413), a process based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, a process for performing an effect accompanying a variable display of a normal symbol). Then, the received command analysis process (S1301) is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the variation effect start process (S1402), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S1501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 13) and information on the special figure stop symbol data based on the determination of the jackpot or the like.

Next, the effect symbol selection process for selecting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is executed (S1502). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, "777" or the like) is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the variation effect pattern selection process (S1503). In the variation effect pattern selection process (S1503), one table is selected based on the analysis result of the variation start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of variation pattern. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table. Once the variable effect pattern is determined in this way, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable production, which consists of the type of background of the production design, will be determined.

After the variable effect pattern selection process (S1503), the advance notice effect selection process is executed (S1504). In the advance notice effect selection process (S1504), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach, etc., based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. select. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Next, the drive data setting process for setting the drive data according to the selected variation effect pattern is executed (S1505). After that, a variable effect start command based on the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1506), and this process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S1506 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S1006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

7. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the game control board including the setting key cylinder 180 even if the setting value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability cannot be set when the power is turned on. 100 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the pachinko game machine can set the set value when the power is turned on or the pachinko game machine cannot set the set value, the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180 can be used to control the game control board. It is possible to standardize 100. As a result, it is possible to reduce development costs. That is, when the set value cannot be set as in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of developing a game control board that does not have the setting key cylinder 180. On top of that, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control process is not executed and the game cannot be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting key cylinder 180 from being played while being unexpectedly operated.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as described above, if the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. After that, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game remains infeasible. In other words, the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. In this way, it is possible to thoroughly enforce the rule that the game cannot be executed unless the setting key cylinder 180 is set to the standby position when the power is turned on.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control board 120) is a game control board. Based on the reception of the error command transmitted from 100, an error notification (see FIG. 22) indicating an abnormality is executed. By executing this error notification, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park and the like to grasp the situation in which the setting key cylinder 180 is being operated unexpectedly.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotating position during the game (during the execution of the game control process), the game cannot be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from continuing when an unexpected operation is performed on the setting key cylinder 180 during the game.

8. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above mode (first form) are designated by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Second form>
In the first mode, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), after the game becomes unexecutable based on the setting key cylinder 180 being in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the setting key cylinder 180 stands by from the rotation position. Even if it was operated to the position, the game remained unexecutable (error processing at power-on was still executed). On the other hand, in the second mode, as shown in FIG. 36A, after the game becomes unexecutable based on the setting key cylinder 180 being in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the setting key cylinder 180 is used. It is configured so that the game can be executed by operating from the rotating position to the standby position.

[Power-on error processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the power-on error processing (S013) of the second form, the game control microcomputer 101 first transmits an error command as described above (S050). The effect control microcomputer 121 is made to execute error notification (see FIG. 22). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S060). If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S060), the setting key cylinder 180 remains in the rotation position, and the process returns to step S060 to execute the loop processing. That is, as long as the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position, the game control process is not executed and the game is not executed.

On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S060), it means that the setting key cylinder 180 has been operated from the rotation position to the standby position, and the process proceeds to step S061. In step S061, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a return command to the effect control board 120. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the return command ends the error notification (see FIG. 22) that has been executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the processes (see FIG. 24) after step S014 after step S061. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed through the processes after step S014, and the game control process is executed. Since the other configurations of the second form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. However, if the setting key cylinder 180 is subsequently operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game can be executed. In this way, even if an erroneous operation is performed on the setting key cylinder 180 when the power is turned on, the game can be executed without turning on the power again. That is, for example, a new employee of a game hall may mistakenly operate the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position even though the pachinko game machine PY1 cannot set the set value. In this case, for an employee of the amusement park who is busy before the store opens, the game can be started only by returning the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position, which complicates the work until the game is started. It is possible to prevent it. Since the other effects of the second form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Third form>
In the first mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command. On the other hand, in the third mode, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 is configured to output an outer end output signal. Has been done.

[Power-on error processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the power-on error processing (S013) of the third mode, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the outer end output signal full output processing (S070). After that, the loop process is executed without executing the game control process. In the outer end output signal full output processing (S070), the game control microcomputer 101 is capable of outputting all the outer end output signals (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric support state signal, first). The start port signal, the second start port signal, and the security signal) are turned on and output to the external terminal plate 160. Thus, in the third mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the outer end output signal is output from the game control board 100. Since the other configurations of the third form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the meaning of the outer end output signal being output from the game control board 100 will be described. The outer end output signal is necessary for displaying the game status on the data display 161 and for the hall computer of the game hall to manage the game status, and is appropriately output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Must be. However, since the outer end output signal is not always output, it is difficult to confirm in advance whether or not it is correctly output. In particular, among the outer end output signals, for example, the jackpot signal, the high accuracy state signal, the electric support state signal, and the security signal are not output frequently during the game, so it is confirmed whether or not they are output properly. It's hard to remove.

Therefore, in the third mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, all the outer end output signals (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric support) that can be output by the game control microcomputer 101 It is configured to output a status signal, a first start port signal, a second start port signal, and a security signal). As a result, the employees of the game hall, etc., intentionally operate the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position when the power is turned on, and confirm whether or not the outer end output signal is properly output from the game control board 100. It is possible. It is possible to confirm by a simple method whether or not the jackpot signal, the high accuracy state signal, the electric support state signal, and the security signal, which are not output particularly frequently, are properly output.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is intentionally operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the outer end output signal (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric power) The support status signal, the first start port signal, the second start port signal, and the security signal) are output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This makes it possible to confirm that the outer end output signal is correctly output from the game control board 100.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third form, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, it is assumed that the setting key cylinder 180 is being operated unexpectedly. To make it infeasible. Instead, the setting key cylinder 180 can function as a trigger for the output of the outer end output signal and can be effectively utilized. Since the other effects of the third form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Fourth form>
In the first mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command. On the other hand, in the fourth mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 is configured to output a test signal. There is.

Here, the test signal will be described. The test signal indicates that the inside of the game control board 100 is normal, and is inspected at the time of testing the pachinko gaming machine. In the test of the pachinko gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 41, a test game control board 100Z on which the same game control microcomputer as the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment is mounted is prepared. The test game control board 100Z is provided with a test connector 100Y, and a test signal can be output from the test connector 100Y. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine test, the test device SK is connected to the test connector 100Y of the test game control board 100Z. Then, using this test device SK, it is inspected whether or not the test signal is correctly output from the test connector 100Y of the test game control board 100Z.

The game control board 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 15A differs from the test game control board 100Z shown in FIG. 41 in the following points. Unlike the test game control board 100Z shown in FIG. 22, the game control board 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 15A does not have the test connector 100Y. The game control board 100 is a mass-produced product, and basically it is not necessary to output a test signal from the test connector 100Y. Therefore, in the game control board 100, the test connector 100Y is in a removed state. However, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the test output terminal 100X remains in the portion where the test connector 100Y is only removed and the test connector 100Y is provided. .. Therefore, in the game control board 100, the test signal is not actually output from the test output terminal 100X to the outside, but the test signal can be output from the test output terminal 100X.

[Power-on error processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the power-on error processing (S013) of the fourth mode, the game control microcomputer 101 executes test signal full output processing (S080), and then, after that, The loop process is executed without executing the game control process. In the test signal full output process (S080), the game control microcomputer 101 outputs all the test signals that it can output toward the test output terminal 100X. Since nothing is connected to the test output terminal 100X, the test signal is not output to the outside of the game control board 100. Specifically, the test signal is a test signal indicating that the jackpot game can be executed, a test signal indicating that the jackpot game can be controlled in a high probability state, and a test signal indicating that the electric support control state can be controlled. And so on. In this way, in the fourth embodiment, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, all the test signals can be output from the test output terminal 100X of the game control board 100. Since the other configurations of the fourth form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is intentionally operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the test signal can be output to the outside of the gaming control board 100. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, in the test of the pachinko gaming machine, the test device SK is connected to the test connector 100Y of the test game control board 100Z, and the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on. Keep it. This makes it possible to easily confirm whether or not the test signal is correctly output from the test game control board 100Z. That is, since all the test signals can be intentionally output when the power is turned on, it is possible to easily confirm that the test signals are correctly output from the test game control board 100Z. As a result, the game control board 100, which is a mass-produced product, can output the test signal correctly in the same manner, and is guaranteed to be a regular game control board 100. Since the other effects of the fourth form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Fifth form>
In the first mode, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command. On the other hand, in the fifth mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the special figure display 81 (see FIG. 5). All the LEDs are turned on (specific display mode). The all lighting mode on the special figure display 81 is a display mode that is not shown on the special figure display 81 during the game. That is, the special symbol displayed during the game does not have the full lighting mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the employees of the amusement park, etc., who have seen all the lighting modes on the special figure display 81, understand that the setting key cylinder 180 has been erroneously operated.

[Power-on error processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the power-on error processing (S013) of the fifth mode, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure display full lighting process (S090). After that, the loop process is executed without executing the game control process. In the special figure display full lighting process (S090), the game control microcomputer 101 displays the special figure so that all the LEDs provided on the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b are turned on. The light emitting mode (lighting mode) of the device 81 is controlled. As a result, the special figure display 81 is in a fully lit mode. Since the other configurations of the fifth form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the special symbol display 81 displays a special symbol during the game. All lighting modes different from the modes are shown. Therefore, by looking at all the lighting modes on the special figure display 81, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park and the like to grasp the situation where the setting key cylinder 180 is being operated unexpectedly. is there. Since the other effects of the fifth form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, in the first, third, and fifth modes, the load of the game control microcomputer 101 when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on will be described. In the first mode, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command. For the game control microcomputer 101, an error command is transmitted for a moment, and only one command (control signal) is transmitted. Therefore, among the first form, the third form, and the fifth form, the first form has the least load on the game control microcomputer 101. Next, in the third mode, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), all the outer end output signals that can be output by the game control microcomputer 101 are output. For the game control microcomputer 101, although the outer end output signal is transmitted for a moment, all (plural) outer end output signals that can be output are transmitted. Therefore, among the first form, the third form, and the fifth form, the third form has the second least load on the game control microcomputer 101. Finally, in the fifth mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the game control microcomputer 101 puts the special figure display 81 in a fully lit mode. For the game control microcomputer 101, setting the special figure display 81 to the full lighting mode is not a momentary work (control process) because the LED is repeatedly lit by the dynamic lighting. Therefore, among the first form, the third form, and the fifth form, the fifth form has the greatest load on the game control microcomputer 101. As described above, the load on the game control microcomputer 101 increases in the order of the first form <third form <fifth form. That is, it can be said that the embodiment is easy to implement for the game control microcomputer 101 in the order of the first form> the third form> the fifth form.

<6th form>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21A, the game control microcomputer 101 executes power-on error processing based on the fact that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on. After that, even if the setting key cylinder 180 was operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the power-on error processing was executed. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45A, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the game control process even when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on. After that, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the operation position, the game control process can be executed. In the sixth mode, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), as in the first mode shown in FIG. 21 (B), in the game control microcomputer 101, the setting key cylinder 180 is changed from the standby position to the rotation position during the game. When operated, error processing will be executed during the game. That is, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position during the game, the game cannot be executed.

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the power-on processing (S001) of the sixth mode, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON after step S011. Is determined (S012). If it is not ON (NO in S012), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position as usual, so the process proceeds to step S014. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S012), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, so the process proceeds to step S025.

In step S025, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command to the effect control board 120. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the error command executes the error notification (see FIG. 22). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the rotation position flag when the power is turned on (S026), and proceeds to step S014. After that, when the power-on processing (S001) is completed, the game control processing is started (see FIG. 26). Thus, in the sixth embodiment, the game is executed after the power-on processing (S001) not only when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position but also in the operating position when the power is turned on. The power-on rotation position flag indicates that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on. The processing after step S014 is the same as the processing after step S014 of the first form (see FIG. 24).

[Abnormality Monitoring Process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the abnormality monitoring process (S109) of the sixth mode, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the rotation position flag at power-on is ON (S123). ). If it is not ON (NO in S123), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position as usual when the power is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S120. On the other hand, if the rotation position flag at power-on is ON (YES in S123), it is subsequently determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch is ON (S124). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder is in the rotating position when the power is turned on and the setting key cylinder remains in the rotating position even after that. If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S124), the process proceeds to step S121, and the other processing described above is executed (S121) to end this processing.

On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON in step S124 (NO in S124), the setting key cylinder 180 has been operated to the standby position, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a return command to the effect control board 120. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the return command ends the error notification (see FIG. 22) that has been executed. Then, when the power is turned on, the rotation position flag is turned off (S126), and this process is completed.

If the rotation position flag at power-on is not ON in step S123 (NO in S123), the process proceeds to step S120. In step S120, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON, and if it is ON (YES in S120), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position, and the above-mentioned error processing during the game is performed. Execute (S122, see FIG. 28). On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S120), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position, and the other processing described above is executed (S121) to end this processing. Since the other configurations of the sixth form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the sixth aspect, the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180 is used even if the set value cannot be set when the power is turned on. Therefore, regardless of whether the pachinko game machine is capable of setting a set value when the power is turned on or the pachinko game machine is capable of setting a set value when the power is turned on, the game control board 100 provided with the setting key cylinder 180 can be used. It is possible to standardize the game control board 100. On top of that, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming unexecutable even if an unexpected operation is performed on the setting key cylinder 180.

Further, in the sixth mode, as shown in FIG. 45A, the game can be executed even if the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, but the setting key cylinder 180 rotates from the standby position during the game. When the position is operated, the game becomes infeasible. This is based on the following reasons. When the power is turned on, it is generally before the opening of the amusement park (before 9 o'clock), and there are no players. Therefore, it is highly possible that the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on by an employee of the amusement park. Therefore, if the operation is erroneous by an employee of the amusement park, it is convenient for the employee of the amusement park to be able to execute the game without turning on the power again.

On the other hand, the situation in which the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game is highly likely to be an illegal operation by the player. Therefore, if the operation is illegal by the player, it is preferable from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud that the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. As described above, in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, the case where the game can be executed and the case where the game is executed are executed in consideration of the erroneous operation by the employee of the amusement park and the illegal operation by the player. I try to divide it into cases where it cannot be done. Since the other effects of the sixth form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<7th form>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21A, the game control microcomputer 101 executes power-on error processing based on the fact that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on. Disables the game. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game, the game control microcomputer 101 executes an error processing during the game and cannot execute the game. I made it. On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48A, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an outer end output signal and plays a game when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on. Execute the control process to make the game executable. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the game control process and execute the game even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game. It is configured to.

In the seventh mode, as shown in FIG. 48A, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on and then the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotating position to the standby position, the game control is performed. The process is continuously executed as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game and then the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game control process is performed. Is continuously executed as it is. As described above, in the seventh embodiment, no matter how the setting key cylinder 180 is operated between the standby position and the rotation position, the game is not disabled and the game can be executed.

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 49, in the power-on processing (S001) of the seventh mode, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON after step S011. Is determined (S012). If it is not ON (NO in S012), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position as usual, so the process proceeds to step S014. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S012), the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, so the process proceeds to step S027.

In step S027, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the outer end output signal full output process (S027), and proceeds to step S014. In this case, when the power-on processing (S001) is ended after that, the game control processing is started (see FIG. 26). In the outer end output signal full output processing (S027), all the outer end output signals (big hit signals) that can be output by themselves are the same as the outer end output signal full output processing (S070, see FIG. 39) of the third form described above. , The symbol confirmation signal, the high accuracy state signal, the electric support state signal, the first start port signal, the second start port signal, the security signal) are output to the external terminal plate 160 in the ON state. Thus, in the seventh embodiment, the game is executed after the power-on processing (S001) regardless of whether the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position or the operation position when the power is turned on.

[Abnormality Monitoring Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the abnormality monitoring process (S109) of the seventh mode, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other error processing (S121), and ends this processing. Therefore, in the seventh form, unlike the first form (see FIG. 27), the error monitoring process (S109) does not execute the error processing (S122) during the game, and the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position or during the game. The game is continuously executed regardless of the operation position. Since the other configurations of the seventh form are the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the seventh form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is intentionally operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the outer end output signal (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, high accuracy state signal, electric power) The support status signal, the first start port signal, the second start port signal, and the security signal) are output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This makes it possible to confirm that the outer end output signal is correctly output from the game control board 100. In this case, unlike the third mode, the game is not infeasible while the outer end output signal is output. Therefore, it is possible to execute the game without turning on the power again while confirming that the outer end output signal is output correctly.

Further, in the seventh embodiment, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game, the game can be executed. Therefore, even if an unexpected operation is performed on the setting key cylinder 180 during the game, the game can be continued without turning on the power again. As described above, in the seventh embodiment, no matter what kind of operation is performed on the setting key cylinder 180, it is not necessary to cause the game control microcomputer 101 to execute an irregular control process such as stopping the game. Therefore, it is possible to carry out with extremely few changes from the conventional game control microcomputer 101. Since the other effects of the seventh form are the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<8th form>
In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 whose set value cannot be set is configured. On the other hand, in the eighth form, it is configured as a pachinko gaming machine PY1 that can be set to any set value from "1" to "6". The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination process (“big hit determination probability”). As shown in FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (F), the jackpot determination table corresponding to each set value includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination used in the high probability state. There is a table. The types of set values and the types of the jackpot determination table are not limited to the six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the eighth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the mode shifts to the setting change mode in which the set value can be changed. .. In this setting change mode, each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the set value is switched from "1" ⇒ "2" ⇒ "3" ⇒ "4" ⇒ "5" ⇒ "6". If the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed while the set value is "6", the set value returns to "1". After selecting the set value in the setting change mode in this way, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the setting change mode ends and the set value is fixed. Then, the game is executed with the fixed set value.

Here, in the eighth form, as shown in FIG. 52, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 will be subjected to a test signal (specification) as in the fourth form described above. (Control signal) is output toward the test output terminal 100X. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, in the test of the pachinko gaming machine, the test device SK is connected to the test connector 100Y of the test game control board 100Z, and the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on. Then, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the test signal is correctly output from the test game control board 100Z.

In the eighth mode, since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set the set value, if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed and the setting key cylinder 180 is operated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, the setting is changed. As the mode shifts, the test signal is output toward the test output terminal 100X as described above. However, in this case, as described in the fourth embodiment, the test signal is not actually output to the outside of the game control board 100, so that the specifications are the same as those of a general pachinko game machine in which the set value can be set. ing. Therefore, if the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the standby position after shifting to the setting change mode, the setting change mode ends and the game control process is executed, that is, the game is executed. .. Since the other configurations of the eighth form are substantially the same as the configurations of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the eighth form, if the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position when the power is turned on, the test signal is not output from the game control board 100, while the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on. For example, a test signal can be output from the game control board 100. In this way, operating the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position when the power is turned on triggers the output of the test signal. Therefore, in the test of the pachinko gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 41, it is possible to easily confirm that the test signal is output from the test game control board 100Z. Since the other effects of the eighth form are substantially the same as those of the first form described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Other variants>
In the above mode (for example, the first form), as an error notification (specific effect) for grasping that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position, as shown in FIG. 22, an "error 25 (error)" is displayed on the display screen 50a. The error number image ER1 indicating "number)" was displayed. Further, the speaker 620 outputs an error voice saying "Error 25", and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light in a specific error light emitting mode. However, the error notification (specific effect) for grasping that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position is not limited to the above-mentioned effect mode, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body provided in the game machine frame 2 may be operated in a special operation mode different from the normal operation mode.

In the above mode (for example, the first form), as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game, a special figure is taken as an error processing (S122) during the game. The display 81 was turned off completely, the operation of all solenoids was stopped, and all the outer end output signals that could be output by the game control microcomputer 101 were turned off. Further, an error command for executing the error notification is transmitted to the effect control board 120. However, the control content of the game control microcomputer 101 when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the standby position to the rotation position during the game is not limited to the above content, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the special figure display 81 may be set to all lighting modes, or the LEDs may be made to emit light in a special light emitting mode that is not shown during the game. Further, instead of stopping the operation of all solenoids, the operation of some specific solenoids may be stopped. Further, instead of turning off all the outer end output signals that can be output by the game control microcomputer 101, some specific outer end output signals are turned off, or all the outer end output signals are turned on. You may try to do it.

In the second mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotating position to the standby position after the error notification shown in FIG. 22 is executed based on the fact that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on. The game control microcomputer 101 executes the game control process and sends a return command to end the error notification (see FIG. 36 (A)). However, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated from the rotation position to the standby position, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the game control process and also produces an effect indicating that the game can be started by the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620). , The frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54) may be used for execution.

In the third mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 has a jackpot signal, a symbol confirmation signal, a high accuracy state signal, an electric support state signal, and a first start port signal. All outer end output signals (external output signals) such as the second start port signal and the security signal were output (see FIG. 38 (A)). However, a part of the outer end output signals may be output out of all the outer end output signals described above. However, in this case, it is preferable to output a jackpot signal, a high accuracy state signal, an electric support state signal, and a security signal that are not output frequently. This is because it is possible to remarkably obtain the effect of easily confirming that the outer end output signal is correctly output from the game control board 100.

In the third mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 has a jackpot signal, a symbol confirmation signal, a high accuracy state signal, an electric support state signal, and a first start port signal. An outer end output signal (external output signal) such as a second start port signal and a security signal was output. However, the outer end output signal (external output signal) is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be, for example, a fraud detection signal indicating that a fraudulent activity has been detected or a prize ball number signal.

In the third mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 whose set value cannot be set is configured. However, it may be configured as a pachinko gaming machine PY1 capable of setting a set value (for example, any set value from "1" to "6"). In this case, operating the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position when the power is turned on triggers the output of the outer end output signal. Therefore, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a set value can be set, it is possible to easily confirm that the outer end output signal is correctly output from the game control board 100.

In the fourth embodiment, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 has a test signal high indicating that the jackpot game can be executed toward the test output terminal 100X. All test signals such as a test signal indicating that the stochastic state can be controlled and a test signal indicating that the electric support control state can be controlled are output (see FIG. 40 (A)). However, some of the above-mentioned test signals may be output.

In the fourth embodiment, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 has a test signal high indicating that the jackpot game can be executed toward the test output terminal 100X. A test signal indicating that the stochastic state can be controlled and a test signal indicating that the electric support control state can be controlled are output. However, the test signal is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be, for example, a test signal indicating that a winning prize can be detected, or a test signal indicating that the game control process can be correctly executed.

In the third form or the fourth form, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 has an outer end output signal (specific control signal) or a test signal (specific control signal). ) Was able to be output. However, the specific control signal output when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotational position when the power is turned on is not limited to the outer end output signal or the test signal. For example, a signal indicating a unique serial number provided in the pachinko gaming machine, a signal for displaying a base, a signal indicating information on a set value, a signal indicating RAM clear, or the like may be output. Alternatively, in the first embodiment, the error command for executing the error notification may correspond to the "specific control signal".

In the third form or the fourth form, when the setting key cylinder 180 (operating means) shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B is operated from the standby position (initial position) to the rotating position (operating position) when the power is turned on, It was possible to output an outer end output signal (specific control signal) or a test signal (specific control signal). However, the operating means for outputting a specific control signal such as an outer end output signal or a test signal is not limited to the setting key cylinder 180. For example, if a dedicated switch (toggle switch or the like) or button is provided on the game control board 100 and the switch or button is operated, the outer end output signal or test signal may be output.

In the third mode or the fourth mode, the setting key cylinder 180 (operating means) provided on the game control board 100 is operated to the rotation position (operation position) to output the outer end from the game control board 100. A signal (specific control signal) or a test signal (specific control signal) could be output. However, the operating means for outputting a specific control signal may not be provided on the game control board 100, and may be provided on, for example, the power supply unit 190, the power supply board, or the payout control board 170.

In the fifth mode, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 puts the special figure display 81 in a fully lit mode (specific display mode). However, when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotation position when the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 makes the LED emit light in a special light emitting mode that is not shown during the game, for example, by turning off all lights. You may. Further, among the indicators 8 shown in FIG. 5, an LED other than the special figure display 81 (for example, the special figure hold indicator 83) may be made to emit light. Further, a dedicated LED may be provided on the game control board 100 so that the LED emits light.

Among the first to eighth forms described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured so that the set value can be set only in the eighth form. However, also in the first to seventh forms, it may be configured as a pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which a set value can be set.

In each of the above forms, it is configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but it is based on the passage of a so-called V probability machine (a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a game machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in each of the above modes, once controlled to the high probability state, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called probability variation loop type game machine), but the so-called ST machine (so-called ST machine) It may be configured as a probabilistic change number-cutting game machine) or a fall machine (a game machine whose high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type game machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a game machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game nature of the game machine.

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

There may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that won the second big winning opening. It will be a game machine equipped with a second large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

In each of the above forms, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) to be acquired based on winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, but one random number is used. Is obtained, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Each of the above modes is configured as a pachinko gaming machine controlled to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) on the condition that a special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type game machine, pachislot game machine).

Further, the type of the slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, on the activated winning line, each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus It is derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. is there.

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

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
A game control unit (game control board 100) capable of controlling a game is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in which the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability cannot be set when the power is turned on.
The game control unit
Equipped with a setting operation means (setting key cylinder) that can be operated from a predetermined initial position (standby position) to an operation position (rotation position).
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed, while the game can be executed.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed (see the first mode, FIG. 21A).

According to the game machine having this configuration, even if the set value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability cannot be set when the power is turned on, the game control unit including the setting operation means is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the game machine can set the set value when the power is turned on or the game machine can set the set value when the power is turned on, by using the game control unit provided with the setting operation means, the game control unit can be used. It is possible to standardize and reduce development costs. On top of that, if the setting operation means is operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being played while an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control unit
After disabling the game when the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, even if the setting operating means is operated from the operating position to the initial position, the game is disabled (first). It is a gaming machine characterized in that form (see FIG. 21 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. After that, even if the setting operation means is operated from the operation position to the initial position, the game remains infeasible. In other words, the game cannot be executed unless the power is turned on again. In this way, it is possible to thoroughly enforce the rule that the setting operation means is set to the initial position when the power is turned on.

The invention according to means A3
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control unit
After disabling the game when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed based on the operation of the setting operation means from the operation position to the initial position. (See the second form, FIG. 36 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. However, if the setting operation means is subsequently operated from the operation position to the initial position, the game can be executed. In this way, even if an erroneous operation is performed on the setting operation means when the power is turned on, the game can be executed without turning on the power again.

The invention according to means A4
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
Equipped with an effect control unit (effect control board 120) capable of controlling the effect
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, a specific command (error command) can be transmitted to the effect control unit.
The effect control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific effect (error notification shown in FIG. 22) indicating an abnormality based on the reception of the specific command (see the first form, FIG. 21 (A)). is there.

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is operated to the operation position at the time of turning on the power, the effect control unit receives a specific command transmitted from the game control unit. Perform a specific effect that indicates that it is abnormal. By executing this specific effect, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park and the like to grasp the situation in which an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means.

The invention according to means A5
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
An external terminal unit (external terminal plate 160) capable of outputting an external output signal (outer end output signal) is provided outside the game machine.
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output to the external terminal portion, while when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output. The gaming machine is characterized in that the external output signal can be output to the terminal portion (see FIG. 38 (A) in the third form).

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is intentionally operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, an external output signal is output to the outside of the game machine. This makes it possible to confirm that the external output signal is correctly output from the game control unit.

The invention according to means A6
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is not output to the outside of the game control unit, while the setting operation is performed when the power is turned on. When the means is in the operating position, the game machine is characterized in that the test signal can be output to the outside of the game control unit (see FIG. 40 in the fourth form).

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is intentionally operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is sent to the outside of the game control unit. It is possible to output. This makes it possible to easily confirm that the test signal is correctly output from the game control unit.

The invention according to means A7
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
It is provided with an identification symbol display means (special symbol display 81) capable of displaying an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating a determination result of a big hit.
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the identification symbol display means shows a specific display mode (all lighting modes) different from the display mode of the identification symbol (fifth form, FIG. 43). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, the identification symbol display means is used to identify the identification symbol different from the display mode of the identification symbol during the game. The display mode is shown. Therefore, by looking at the specific display mode of the identification symbol display means, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park or the like to grasp the situation in which an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means.

The invention according to means A8
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A7,
The game control unit
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game, the game becomes infeasible (see the first embodiment, FIG. 21B).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game, the game cannot be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from continuing when an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means during the game.

By the way, in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-025014, a setting key cylinder (setting operation means) is provided on a game control board (game control unit) capable of controlling a game, and the setting key cylinder is provided when the power is turned on. The set value can be changed (set) by being operated to the operation position. Here, there is a case where a game machine whose set value cannot be set is developed instead of a game machine whose set value can be set. In this case, it is generally considered to use a game control unit that is not provided with a setting operation means. However, in a game machine in which a set value can be set, a game control unit provided with a setting operation means is used, and in a game machine in which a set value cannot be set, a game control unit not provided with a setting operation means is used. In that case, two types of game control units must be developed respectively. As a result, development costs may increase. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A8 cannot set a set value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability at the time of turning on the power of the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-025014, and the setting operating means at the time of turning on the power. The difference is that when is in the operating position, the game is infeasible. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of suppressing the development cost (to produce an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1
A game control unit (game control board 100) capable of controlling a game is provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in which the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability cannot be set when the power is turned on.
The game control unit
A setting operation means (setting key cylinder 180) capable of operating from a predetermined initial position (standby position) to an operation position (rotation position) is provided.
If the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game can be executed even when the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on (see the sixth mode, FIG. 45A).

According to the game machine having this configuration, even if the set value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability cannot be set when the power is turned on, the game control unit including the setting operation means is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the game machine can set the set value when the power is turned on or the game machine can set the set value when the power is turned on, by using the game control unit provided with the setting operation means, the game control unit can be used. It is possible to standardize and reduce development costs. On top of that, even if the setting operation means is operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming infeasible even if an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means.

The invention according to means B2
In the gaming machine described in means B1
Equipped with an effect control unit (effect control board 120) capable of controlling the effect
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, a specific command (error command) can be transmitted to the effect control unit.
The effect control unit
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific effect (error notification shown in FIG. 22) indicating that there is an abnormality based on the reception of the specific command (see the sixth mode, FIG. 45 (A)). ..

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is operated to the operation position at the time of turning on the power, the effect control unit receives a specific command transmitted from the game control unit. Perform a specific effect that indicates that it is abnormal. By executing this specific effect, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park and the like to grasp the situation in which an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means.

The invention according to means B3
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2
An external terminal unit (external terminal plate 160) capable of outputting an external output signal (outer end output signal) is provided outside the game machine.
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output to the external terminal portion, while when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output. The gaming machine is characterized in that the external output signal can be output to the terminal portion (see FIG. 48 (A) in the seventh form).

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is intentionally operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, an external output signal is output to the outside of the game machine. This makes it possible to confirm that the external output signal is correctly output from the game control unit.

The invention according to means B4
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is not output to the outside of the game control unit, while the setting operation is performed when the power is turned on. The gaming machine is characterized in that when the means is in the operating position, the test signal can be output to the outside of the game control unit (see the eighth embodiment, FIG. 52 (A)).

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the setting operation means is intentionally operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is sent to the outside of the game control unit. It is possible to output. This makes it possible to easily confirm that the test signal is correctly output from the game control unit in the inspection of the game machine.

The invention according to means B5
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B4
The game control unit
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game can be executed even if the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game (see the eighth embodiment, FIG. 52 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game, the game can be executed. Therefore, even if an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means during the game, the game can be continued without turning on the power again.

The invention according to means B6
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B4
The game control unit
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game, the game becomes infeasible (see the sixth embodiment, FIG. 45B).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during the game, the game cannot be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from continuing when an unexpected operation is performed on the setting operation means during the game.

By the way, in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-025014, a setting key cylinder (setting operation means) is provided on a game control board (game control unit) capable of controlling a game, and the setting key cylinder is provided when the power is turned on. The set value can be changed (set) by being operated to the operation position. Here, there is a case where a game machine whose set value cannot be set is developed instead of a game machine whose set value can be set. In this case, it is generally considered to use a game control unit that is not provided with a setting operation means. However, in a game machine in which a set value can be set, a game control unit provided with a setting operation means is used, and in a game machine in which a set value cannot be set, a game control unit not provided with a setting operation means is used. In that case, two types of game control units must be developed respectively. As a result, development costs may increase. Therefore, the invention according to the means B1 to B6 cannot set a set value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability at the time of turning on the power of the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-025014, and the setting operating means at the time of turning on the power. The difference is that when is in the operating position, the game is infeasible. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of suppressing the development cost (to produce an action effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a game control unit (game control board 100) capable of controlling a game.
The game control unit
Equipped with an operating means (setting key cylinder 180) that can be operated from a predetermined initial position (standby position) to an operating position (rotational position).
When the operating means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, a specific control signal (outer end output signal, test signal) is not output, while
When the operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the specific control signal can be output (see the third mode, FIG. 38 (A), the fourth mode, and FIG. 40 (A)). It is a featured game machine.

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the operating means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game control unit does not output a specific control signal, while if the operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the game control unit does not output a specific control signal. A specific control signal can be output. In this way, operating the operating means to the operating position when the power is turned on triggers the output of a specific control signal. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm that a specific control signal is output from the game control unit.

The invention according to means C2
In the gaming machine described in means C1
The game control unit
When the operating means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed without outputting the specific control signal.
When the operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the specific control signal is output to make the game infeasible (see the third form, FIG. 38 (A), the fourth form, FIG. 40 (3). A) It is a gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the operating means is operated to the operating position when the power is turned on, it is assumed that the operating means is being operated unexpectedly, and the game cannot be executed. Instead, the operating means can function as a trigger for the output of a specific control signal and can be effectively utilized.

The invention according to means C3
In the gaming machine described in means C2
Equipped with an effect control unit (effect control board 120) capable of controlling the effect
The game control unit can transmit a specific command (error command) as the specific control signal to the effect control unit.
Based on the reception of the specific command, the effect control unit can execute a specific effect (error notification shown in FIG. 22) indicating that it is abnormal (see the first form, FIG. 21 (A)). It is a featured game machine.

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the operation means is operated to the operation position when the power is turned on, the effect control unit is abnormal based on the reception of the specific command transmitted from the game control unit. Perform a specific effect that indicates that there is. By executing this specific effect, it is possible to make it easier for the employees of the amusement park and the like to grasp the situation in which an unexpected operation is performed on the operation means.

The invention according to means C4
In the gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2
An external terminal unit (external terminal plate 160) capable of outputting an external output signal (outer end output signal) is provided outside the game machine.
The game control unit
When the operating means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output to the external terminal portion as the specific control signal, while the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the external output signal can be output to the external terminal portion (see the third form, FIG. 38 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the operating means is intentionally operated to the operating position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to confirm that the external output signal is correctly output from the game control unit.

The invention according to means C5
In the gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2
The game control unit
When the operating means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is not output as the specific control signal to the outside of the game machine, while the power is turned on. The gaming machine is characterized in that the test signal can be output to the outside of the gaming machine when the operating means is sometimes in the operating position (see FIG. 40 (A) in the fourth form).

According to the game machine having this configuration, if the operating means is intentionally operated to the operating position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is output to the outside of the game machine. Will be. This makes it possible to confirm that the test signal is output correctly.

By the way, in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-017621, the game control board (game control unit) is connected to various other boards, and a control signal can be output to the connected boards. It has become. Here, although various control signals are output from the game control unit, a method for easily confirming in advance whether or not the control signals are correctly output has not been considered so much. That is, a method of artificially controlling the output of a specific control signal from the game control unit to confirm in advance whether the specific control signal is correctly output from the game control unit has not been considered so much. It was. Therefore, the invention according to the means C1 to C5 is provided with an operating means capable of operating from a predetermined initial position to an operating position with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-017621, and when the power is turned on. The difference is that a specific control signal is not output when the operating means is in the initial position, while a specific control signal can be output when the operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of easily confirming that a specific control signal is output from the game control unit (providing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display screen 54 ... Board lamp 100 ... Game control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control board 121 ... Production control microcomputer 160 ... External terminal board 180 ... Setting key cylinder 180a ... Setting key Cylinder switch 191 ... RAM clear switch 212 ... Frame lamp 300 ... 7-segment display 620 ... Speaker

Claims (8)

Equipped with a game control unit that can control the game
In a game machine where the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability cannot be set when the power is turned on
The game control unit
Equipped with a setting operation means that can be operated from a predetermined initial position to an operation position
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed, while the game can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the setting operating means is in the operating position when the power is turned on, the game cannot be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control unit
The feature is that the game cannot be executed even if the setting operation means is operated from the operation position to the initial position after the game is disabled when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on. A game machine to be. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control unit
After disabling the game when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the game can be executed based on the operation of the setting operation means from the operation position to the initial position. A game machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
Equipped with a production control unit that can control the production
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, a specific command can be transmitted to the effect control unit.
The effect control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific effect indicating that it is abnormal based on the reception of the specific command. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
An external terminal unit capable of outputting an external output signal is provided outside the game machine.
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output to the external terminal portion, while when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the external output signal is not output. A gaming machine characterized in that the external output signal can be output to a terminal portion. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The game control unit
When the setting operation means is in the initial position when the power is turned on, a test signal indicating that the inside of the game control unit is normal is not output to the outside of the game control unit, while the setting operation is performed when the power is turned on. A game machine characterized in that when the means is in the operation position, the test signal can be output to the outside of the game control unit. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
It is equipped with an identification symbol display means capable of displaying an identification symbol indicating a judgment result of whether it is a big hit.
The game control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that when the setting operation means is in the operation position when the power is turned on, the identification symbol display means shows a specific display mode different from the display mode of the identification symbol. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
The game control unit
A gaming machine characterized in that when the setting operating means is operated from the initial position to the operating position during a game, the game cannot be executed.