JP2021035646A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player a (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If this is done, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 describes that operations such as changing a set value can be performed with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. Further, Patent Document 2 has a magnet structure that detects a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other and outputs a detection voltage based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a sensor is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of the game machine (that is, to detect an abnormality).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 JP-A-2009-279247

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

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk of erroneous detection.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a drive source, and is a first control means (for example, a game control micro). The operation is controlled by the computer 100) and the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the magnetic field from the reference value is detected. A magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when the change is out of the reference range, and a drive source based on the information output from the first control means. The second control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the second control means can specify that the power output from the first control means is turned on. The initial operation of the movable body is performed based on specific information (for example, a power-on command such as a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power failure, a command for instructing initialization, etc.) ( For example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023 (see FIG. 9-11), the first control means outputs specific information to the second control means after the power is turned on, and at least the second control A portion where the magnet sensor does not detect a reference value until the initial operation of the movable body by the means is completed (for example, the CPU 103 executes any of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033 and the processes of steps 136IWS034a to 136IWS034b). -12, see FIG. 9-13).
According to such a configuration, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) is operated by a drive source, and the first control means (for example, the movable body 32) is operated. The game control microcomputer 100) and the first control means control the operation to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the reference value. The magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when the change of the magnetic field from the above is out of the reference range, and the information output from the first control means. A second control means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the operation of the drive source to operate the movable body, and a door body (for example, a frame 3 for a game machine) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state. When the door body is in the closed state, the first control means gives the second control means specific information (for example, a setting confirmation process end command, a setting change process end command, and a command instructing recovery from a power failure). , A power-on command such as a command to instruct initialization) is output, and the magnet sensor detects a reference value (for example, any of steps 136IWS021a to S021c, 136IWS023a to S023b, 136IWS032a to S032c, and 136IWS033a to S033b. The part that executes the process; see FIGS. 9-14 and 9-15), the second control means performs the initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information output from the first control means (for example, an effect). A portion in which the control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023 (see FIGS. 9-11, 9-14, and 9-15).
According to such a configuration, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(3) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) is operated by a drive source, and the first control means (for example, the movable body 32) is operated. The game control microcomputer 100) and the first control means control the operation to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the reference value. The magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means when the change of the magnetic field from the above is out of the reference range, and the information output from the first control means. A second control means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the operation of the drive source to operate the movable body, and a door body (for example, a game machine frame 3) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state. The first control means provides the second control means with specific information (for example, a setting confirmation process end command, a setting change process end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power failure, and initialization) after the power is turned on. A power-on command such as a command to instruct is output (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes any of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033; see FIG. 9-16), and the door body is in the closed state. In this case, output predetermined information (for example, a command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state) to the second control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step 059IWS003). FIG. 9-10. (See), the magnet sensor detects the reference value (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 136IWS034c to 136IWS034d. See FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17), and the second control means is the first. It is characterized in that the initial operation of the movable body is performed based on the specific information and predetermined information output from the control means (see, for example, FIG. 9-17).
According to such a configuration, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, a plurality of movable bodies are provided, and the period during which any of the initial operations of the plurality of movable bodies is performed is a period during which the magnet sensor detects a reference value. It may not be duplicated.
According to such a configuration, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, a plurality of door bodies (for example, a game machine frame 3 and a glass door frame 3a) are provided, and the first control means is all the door bodies. May be made to detect the reference value by the magnet sensor when the door is closed.
According to such a configuration, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the motion of the movable body may be different between the initial motion and the effect motion.
According to such a configuration, the initial operation can be preferably performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the payout control board. It is a rear view which shows the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (1) to (3) are explanatory views showing the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect, and (4) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing at the time of power-on. It is a timing diagram which shows the output period of a security signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification example when the setting changing flag is set at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing at the time of power-on. (1) is an explanatory diagram showing control when a power cut occurs before the set value is fixed, and (2) shows control when a power cut occurs after the set value is fixed. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a magnetic detector, a setting board and a main board. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a magnetic detector. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a magnetic detector. It is explanatory drawing explaining the function of the input / output terminal of a magnetic detector. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control structure of a control part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation processing and setting change processing. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the detection of a magnetic change by a magnetic detector and various signals. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a door opening determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at power-on. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of a movable body. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of a movable body. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the reference value setting timing of a magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of a movable body.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

[Explanation of feature 21TM]
Next, the feature unit 21TM will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, and a terminal board (information output board) 21TM016 as shown in FIG. 8-1. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2 described above, the main board 11 includes a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. Various components are connected, and various effect devices such as speakers 8L, 8R, and frame LED 9 are connected to the effect control board 12, but these are omitted in FIG. 8-1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 21TM201 as shown in FIG. Various circuits for control are installed. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 that can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and various prize information related to winning is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. It also has a display function. A display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029, and the information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be switched by operating the display changeover switch 21TM030.

The main board 11 incorporates various signals such as a power cutoff signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal in addition to detection signals from, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and various switches for detecting a game ball, and is used as a game control microcomputer. The switch circuit 110 to be transmitted to the 100 and the information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as security signals from the terminal board 21TM016 are mounted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. 8-1 is enclosed in a substrate case 21TM201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the display monitor 21TM029 is in the center of the main substrate 11. (For example, 7 segments) are arranged, and a display changeover switch 21TM030 is arranged on the right side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. A lock switch 21TM051 (see FIG. 8-1) for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is provided in the lower center of the back surface of the main board 11. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, the main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) has each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning openings, hereinafter, "entrance area". The number of game balls entering the (also referred to as) is totaled, and various prize information such as the ratio and the combination ratio based on the total is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and these prize information is displayed. As a result, various winning information such as the ratio and the role ratio after installation in the amusement park can be confirmed. That is, on the manufacturer side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming ball enters the general winning opening (passing the test) at a predetermined frequency. In addition, when conducting the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment is being made, and as a result of the adjustment, whether the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening at the frequency as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made in the pachinko gaming machine 1 after installation.

In addition, the power supply board is enclosed in a board case made of a permeable synthetic resin material, and set values such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), which will be described later, are changed in the lower right side of the back surface of the power supply board. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 and a power supply switch 21TM055 that function as setting switches for the purpose are provided. By operating the power switch 21TM055 in a state where the power supply voltage is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a clerk of the game hall or the like determines each board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board 21TM037. Operating voltage is supplied. Further, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is operated at the timing when the power switch 21TM055 is operated, a clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100, and the initialization process (RAM clear) described later is performed. Will be executed. By arranging the power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 close to each other on the same power supply board, it is easy to perform the power-on operation and the initialization operation.

The lock switch 21TM051 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Only the clerk who has the specified key can operate it. Further, since the lock switch 21TM051 requires key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the lock switch 21TM051 can operate the lock switch 21TM051 among the clerk of the game store. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 is a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation by a predetermined key, but the switching operation can be executed and an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pushing operation) is executed. It may be a possible switch.

The lock switch 21TM051 can maintain an ON state or an OFF state. That is, the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state even if no force is applied by the clerk of the amusement park or the like. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 has a configuration in which the key can be inserted and removed only in the OFF state. According to such a configuration, the clerk of the game hall must turn off the lock switch 21TM051 in order to collect the key, so that the clerk of the game hall or the like leaves the lock switch 21TM051 in the ON state. It can be prevented from being lost.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the lower part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming balls that have won the winning openings and the gaming balls that have entered the out openings are discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (discharge port) is provided, and a discharge port switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a launched game ball) is provided in the nozzle. ing. The outlet switch 21TM070 is connected to the switch circuit 110.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from speakers 8L and 8R, a frame LED 9 and decorations. It includes LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the LED.

FIG. 8-2 is a block diagram showing components related to payout, such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the payout control board 21TM037 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a one-chip microcomputer, and at least a RAM is built in. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown) containing the payout control program, the I / O port, and the like constitute the payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is realized by the payout control CPU 21TM371, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 having RAM and ROM, and the I / O port. Further, the I / O port may be built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

The detection signals from the ball-out switch 21TM187, the full tank switch 21TM048, and the payout number count switch 21TM301 are input to the I / O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout number count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 and then output to the main board 11 via the I / O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the payout control board 21TM037 has a game machine frame opening sensor that detects the opening of the game machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2, and can open and close the front surface of the game board 2. A door frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a covering the glass door frame 3a and a game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 equipped with the same are connected, and various abnormalities are obtained based on the detection signals output from these sensors. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of (error). The detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, so that the payout control microcomputer is used. The 21TM370 can distinguish between the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a.

Further, the detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is input to the I / O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor consisting of a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and is used to detect that the game ball is clogged, that is, so-called ball biting. .. In the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037, the detection signal from the ball out switch 21TM187 indicates the ball out state, or the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full tank state. Then, the ball payout process is stopped.

Further, when the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates a full tank state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is at a low level with respect to the launch board 21TM090 in order to stop the ball launch from the ball launcher. Outputs a full tank signal. The launch motor signal to the launch motor 21TM094 output by the AND circuit 21TM091 of the launch board 21TM090 is transmitted from the launch board 21TM090 to the launch motor 21TM094. The full tank signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is input to one of the input sides of the AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the launch board 21TM090, and the drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (for driving the launch motor 21TM094). The signal, which serves to supply power from the power supply board), is input to the other side of the input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. Then, the launch motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the launch motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting the full tank signal, the output of the launch motor signal to the launch motor 21TM094 is stopped.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 includes a serial communication circuit 21TM380 for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) a signal by serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are connected to each other via the serial communication circuit 21TM505 and 21TM380 between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. In order to confirm, signals (prize ball request signal, received ACK signal) are exchanged (transmitted / received) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal for confirming the connection (a prize ball request signal in this embodiment) at regular intervals via the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When receiving the prize ball request signal from the game control microcomputer 100, transmits a signal (received ACK signal) notifying the fact to the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, by superimposing specific data on the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are performed at the timing of transmitting and receiving the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal. It is configured to exchange specific data with and from. For example, when a prize is won, the game control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out by differently setting a predetermined bit of the prize ball request signal, and the prize for which the setting is made. The ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. Then, when the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 finishes the prize ball payout operation, the data indicating the end of the prize ball is set by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the received ACK signal with the setting is played. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100. In addition, when a predetermined error (error such as ball lending, full tank, out of ball, etc.) occurs, the data indicating the content of the error is set by changing the predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is set. The received ACK signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 transmits a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls paid out and a ball rental number signal indicating the number of balls to be rented to a terminal board (external terminal board for frame and external terminal board for board) via the output port 21TM372b. (Including and) Output to 21TM160. A driver circuit is installed outside the output port 21TM372b, but the description is omitted in FIG. 8-2.

Further, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs an error signal to the error display LED 21TM374 by the 7-segment LED via the output port 21TM372c. Further, a signal for instructing lighting / extinguishing is output to the prize ball LED21TM053 and the ball-out LED 21TM054 via the output port 21TM372b. A detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for canceling the error state is input to the input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release the error state by software reset.

Further, the drive signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 to the payout motor 21TM289 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. A driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is installed outside the output port 21TM372a, but the description is omitted in FIG. 8-3.

A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the game machine. Further, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable indicator lamp, a connecting stand direction indicator, a card insertion indicator lamp, and a card insertion slot. The frequency display LED 21TM060, the ball lending LED 21TM061, the ball lending switch 21TM062, and the return switch 21TM063 are connected to the interface board (relay board) 21TM066.

From the interface board 21TM066 to the card unit 21TM050, a ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated are given to the card unit 21TM050. .. Further, the card unit 21TM050 gives the interface board 21TM066 a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lending availability display signal. Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal), and a pachinko machine operation signal ( The PRDY signal) is transmitted and received via the input port 21TM372f and the output port 21TM372d. An interface board 21TM066 is interposed between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-2, signals such as the connection signal (VL signal) are transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 21TM050. Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 determines the connected / unconnected state of the card unit 21TM050 based on the input state of the VL signal. When the card is accepted by the card unit 21TM050, the ball lending switch is operated and the ball lending switch signal is input, the card unit control microcomputer outputs the BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037.

Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 raises the XS signal for the card unit 21TM050, and when it detects the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050, it drives the payout motor 21TM289 and sends a predetermined number of rental balls to the player. Pay out. Then, when the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 shuts down the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050. After that, on condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not in the ON state, the prize ball payout control is executed when the payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100.

The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is supplied from the payout control board 21TM037. That is, the power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed via the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066. In this example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 21TM050 is provided in the AC24V power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 arranged in the interface board 21TM066, and a voltage equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the card unit 21TM050. Is prevented.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage is.

8-4 (A) to 8-4 (F) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit is set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. If it is, the jackpot will be won with a lower probability (1/300) than when the set values are "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". ing. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/300) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280) than in some cases. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280) than when it is "2". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 4 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/250) than in the case of "2" and "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of "2", "3", and "4". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/235) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (F), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/220) than in the case of "2", "3", "4", and "5". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/220) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (F). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit F). That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

Further, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F) to determine whether or not to make a big hit, but the big hit determination table is used. The jackpot is determined separately by using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. May be good.

In the present embodiment, a total of 6 setting values, 1 to 6, are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The set value that can be set in may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

(Setting suggestion production)
The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting command can suggest the set value by executing the effect according to the set value specified by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the jackpot game state ends different according to the designated set value. 8-5 (1), (2), and (3) show an example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 8-5 (1) shows an example in which the ending image in the "sunny" mode is selected on the jackpot end screen, and FIG. 8-5 (2) shows an example in which the ending screen in the "cloudy" mode is selected on the jackpot end screen. For example, FIG. 8-5 (3) shows an example in which the ending image of the "rain" mode is selected on the jackpot end screen. Further, FIG. 8-5 (4) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a table for determining the mode of the setting suggestion effect based on the set value specified by the setting command.

The CPU 103 transmits a setting command for specifying a set value to the effect control CPU 120. Further, when the jackpot game state ends, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for executing the ending effect on the image display device 5 to the effect control CPU 120. By storing the set value specified by the received setting command in the RAM 102, the effect control CPU 120 can determine the mode of the ending effect based on the stored set value. For example, based on the effect control command transmitted when the jackpot game state ends, the image display device 5 stores the characters (“BONUS end” character) notifying that the jackpot game state has ended. It is possible to display the ending image of the mode (sunny mode, cloudy mode, rain mode) determined based on the set value.

In the table shown in FIG. 8-5 (4), the setting values specified by the setting command are "1, 2", "3, 4", and "5, 6". When the mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be the "sunny" mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the mode is determined to be the "cloudy" mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), and FIG. When determining the "rain" mode shown in 5 (3), the determination value of is assigned.

When the set value specified by the received setting command is "1" or "2", the effect control CPU 120 suggests the setting of the "sunny" mode shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). Decided to execute the effect (ending effect), and decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a medium ratio (for example, 40%), and medium. (For example, 40%), it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "rain" mode shown in (3). Further, when the set value specified by the received setting command is "3" or "4", the effect control CPU 120 has a low ratio (for example, 20%) of the "sunny" mode shown in (1). Decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), and decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a high rate (for example, 50%). (For example, 30%), it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "rain" mode shown in (3). Further, when the set value specified by the received setting command is "5" or "6", the effect control CPU 120 has a high ratio (for example, 50%) of the "sunny" mode shown in (1). Decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), and decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a low rate (for example, 20%). (For example, 30%), it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the "rain" mode shown in (3).

In this way, by making the determination ratio of each mode of the setting suggestion effect different according to the set value, the player becomes interested in how the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the setting suggestion is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the production. In this example, the player becomes interested in how the ending effect executed when the jackpot game state ends is executed, and in particular, the ending effect is executed in the "sunny" mode. You will expect it to be done.

(Processing when power is turned on)
Next, the power-on processing will be described.
8-6 to 8-8 are diagrams showing an example of processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 checks the data in the backup RAM area after the power is turned on (step S21TM4010). This process performs a parity check as a data check.

If the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value, for example, 0 to 5. Is confirmed (step S21TM4020). In this example, as the setting values stored in the setting value storage area, 6 numbers of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are set as regular values, and 6 levels of setting values having different jackpot probabilities are provided. ing. The setting value 0 in this example corresponds to the setting value 1 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, and the setting value 1 in this example corresponds to the setting value 2 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, and the setting in this example. The value 2 corresponds to the set value 3 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, the set value 3 in this example corresponds to the set value 4 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above, and the set value 4 in this example is described above. It corresponds to the set value 5 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like, and the set value 5 in this example corresponds to the set value 6 shown in FIG. 8-4 and the like described above.

Here, in this example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is shipped from the game machine maker (before it is installed in the game hall), the value having the lowest jackpot probability among the above-mentioned regular values is stored in the set value storage area. It is assumed that (0 in this example) is stored. If the data in the set value storage area is corrupted, it may not be a regular value. If the set value is a normal value (YES in step S21TM4020), it is confirmed whether or not the setting changing flag is set (step S21TM4030). The setting changing flag is set when the mode shifts to the setting change mode described later (step S21TM4580), and is cleared when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched to the OFF state (step S21TM4720).

If the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4040).

If the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4050). The value of the RAM clear flag is a value indicating whether or not it is decided to execute RAM clear (initialization of the gaming state), and if the value is 1, it is determined that RAM clear is executed. It shows that it was done. In this example, the RAM clear is not actually executed when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, and when the setting change mode is controlled, the RAM clear is executed after the processing related to the setting change mode is completed. Will be done.

The area where the value of the RAM clear flag is stored is not included in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power is cut off, the value of the RAM clear flag is not retained, and the value of the RAM clear flag at the time of power restoration is 0 (the initial value is not set). Note that the notification that the game state is initialized may be performed before being controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and as will be described later, after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is completed. It may be done.

On the other hand, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4060.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4060). Here, as described above, the open state of the game machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be detected by the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300, and the game machine frame / door frame open. From the sensor 21TM300, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs a detection signal indicating that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected and a detection signal indicating that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the open state of the game machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the game machine frame 3 has been detected. When it recognizes that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, the game control microcomputer 100 is notified that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected. , The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

The game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 detects the open state of the glass door frame 3a, which is a detection signal indicating that the open state of the game machine frame 3 has been detected, to the game control microcomputer 100. When the configuration is such that a detection signal indicating that is output (that is, when the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 has these. By inputting the detection signal, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4060), it confirms whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4070). .. Then, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), the process proceeds to the process after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode shown in FIG. 8-7. When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the set value can be confirmed and changed, and when the mode is changed to the setting confirmation mode, the set value can be confirmed.

That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the set value is a normal value (YES in step S21TM4020), and the power is not cut off during the setting change (YES). The set value is changed and / on the condition that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060) and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070) in step S21TM4030). Or it can be confirmed. On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state (NO in step S21TM4060) or the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. The process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of setting command) described later without being controlled by the mode.

In the present embodiment, in order to make it possible to confirm the set value (setting confirmation mode) although the change of the set value is not permitted, (1) the game machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (2) ) Two conditions are required that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. When it is confirmed by the determination process of step S21TM4060 and step S21TM4070 that all of the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, the CPU 103 is in a state where the set value can be confirmed (setting confirmation). It is possible to shift to mode). Further, in addition to these conditions (1) and (2), the RAM clear flag is set based on the determination that (3) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES). As will be described later, it is possible to shift to a state in which the set value can be changed (setting change mode) on condition that the setting value has been changed.

As described above, the lock switch 21TM051 that must be operated to confirm or change the set value is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and must be operated unless the game machine frame 3 is opened. I can't. If the lock switch 21TM051 is operated even though the game machine frame 3 is not in the open state, there is an abnormality in the game machine frame / door frame open sensor 21TM300, or something is wrong. There is a possibility that the set value is being confirmed or changed by means. In such a state, it is inappropriate to allow confirmation or change of the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode. And it is not controlled by any of the setting change modes.

In the present embodiment, as the condition (1), when either the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode. Although it is controllable, it is not limited to such a form, and even if the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode It may not be controlled by any of the above.

On the other hand, when the open state of the game machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4060 (NO in step S21TM4060), that is, the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both. When it is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of the setting command) described later without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Further, when it is confirmed in step S21TM4070 that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), it is not controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and is not controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. Move to (Send setting command).

In the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), if the check result is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4120. Further, in the check of the value stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4020), if the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4020), the CPU 103 , Step S21TM4120. Further, in the check of the setting changing flag (step S21TM4030), if it is confirmed that the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4120.

Here, even if a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area, if a part of the backup RAM area is damaged, it is determined as NO in step S21TM4010. Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4120. That is, if there is a possibility that the value stored in the set value storage area is inappropriate, the setting is changed based on the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) being satisfied. It will be controlled by the mode. Further, even if the data check in the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010) is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the normal value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area. (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change mode is controlled based on the condition that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. Further, when the setting change mode is controlled when the power is cut off last time, the setting change mode is controlled based on the condition of the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. It will be.

In step S21TM4120, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4120). When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4120), it confirms whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4130). ..

If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140).

If the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4150). Then, the processes after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode shown in FIG. 8-7 are executed.

On the other hand, when the open state of the game machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4120 (NO in step S21TM4120), that is, the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both. In the closed state, in step S21TM4130, the lock switch 21TM051 is not in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4130), and in step S21TM4140, the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state. (NO in step S21TM4140), the CPU 103 does not execute the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area may be abnormal. The indicated set value abnormality error command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value abnormality error command, the image display device 5 notifies that the set value may be abnormal. For example, the message "The setting value may be abnormal" is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the image display device 5 to the setting change mode when the power is turned off (the power switch 21TM055 is turned off) and then turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on). The notification prompts the user to perform an operation for changing the set value (determine the set value). For example, the message "Please turn on the power again after the power is turned off to shift to the setting change mode" is displayed. It should be noted that the same notification may be performed by the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined loop process (repetition of steps S21TM420 to step S21TM4220) until the power is turned off.

In this loop processing, after the CPU 103 has performed a weight of 4 ms (step S21TM4200), the character "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, so that "the set value is not a normal value (0 to 5)". Although there is a possibility, the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode (that all are determined to be YES in steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140) is not satisfied and the transition to the setting change mode has not been performed. " Notify (step S21TM4210). Then, the security signal is output from the output terminal (terminal number 10) to which one end of the security signal line is connected (step S21TM4220). The security signal is input to an external device to which the other end of the security signal line is connected (for example, a hall computer that manages information on a plurality of game machines, a card unit or a ring lamp device provided corresponding to the game machine, etc.). Will be done.

During the loop processing period, the character "E" is displayed every 4 ms on the 7-segment display provided in the display monitor 21TM029. By providing a weight of 4 ms, it is possible to prevent excessive heat from staying in the 7-segment display and damaging the display. In addition, the security signal is continuously output during the loop processing period. By outputting the security signal to the outside, a predetermined event (in this example, the set value is a normal value (0 to 5)) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the input of the security signal in an external device such as a hall computer. ), But the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not satisfied and the transition to the setting change mode has not occurred) can be identified.

The loop processing of step S21TM420 to step S21TM4220 is continued until the power supply is stopped (until the power switch 21TM055 is turned off).

That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), when the set value is not a normal value (NO in step S21TM4020), and when the power is cut off during the setting change (NO). That is, if the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on and YES is determined in step S21TM4030), the game should not be played in this state. Before shifting to the normal game processing (for example, the game control timer interrupt processing including the prize ball processing, the special symbol process processing, etc.), it is necessary to fix the set value of the set value storage area to a regular value. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is set to shift to the setting change mode.

In the present embodiment, in order to be in a state where the set value can be changed (setting change mode), (1) the game machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. (3) Three conditions are required that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state. When it is confirmed by the determination process of step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140 that all of the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied, the CPU 103 is in a state where the set value can be changed ( It is possible to shift to the setting change mode).

If any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the change of the set value is not permitted, so that the set value of the set value storage area can be fixed to a regular value. Therefore, it is not possible to shift to normal game processing. Therefore, if NO is determined in any of the determination processes of step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140, the process proceeds to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) described above.

If the process shifts to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), the normal game process cannot be performed. Therefore, the clerk of the game hall must temporarily turn off the pachinko gaming machine 1 and turn it on again. It doesn't become. In this way, if the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are not satisfied, the power is turned off once, and all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied when the next power is turned on. Then, the mode is changed to the setting change mode, and the setting value of the setting value storage area is fixed to a regular value.

When any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the CPU 103 predetermines the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also possible to urge the power to be turned off by emitting light in the power off instruction mode.

In the present embodiment, when the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the setting value is not allowed to be changed, but the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). , (1) The gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070).

However, when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (1) the game machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. Even when the two conditions (YES in step S21TM4130) are satisfied, the setting confirmation mode is not controlled. Even when these conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, if it is determined in step S21TM4140 that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state (NO), It is controlled to the game stop state (loop processing of step S21TM420 to step S21TM4220) without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

Next, the processes related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8. In the process of FIG. 8-7, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a normal value (any of 0 to 5 in this example) ( Step S21TM4510). If a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area (YES in step S21TM4510), the process proceeds to step S21TM4530. When a regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4510), the CPU 103 has the lowest jackpot probability "0" as a regular value in the set value storage area. Is stored (step S21TM4520). Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4530.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a power cutoff process after performing a weight of 4 ms (step S21TM4530) (step S21TM4540). In the power cutoff process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a power cutoff signal based on a power cutoff including an unexpected power failure is input, and if a power cutoff signal is input, the power supply is supplied. Immediately before the operation becomes inoperable due to the stop, the power supply stop processing is executed. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. That is, in the power cutoff process, check data is stored in a predetermined backup area.

As a result, when controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (when the iterative processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620 or the iterative processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 is being performed), the power supply is supplied. If a disconnection occurs, the data check will be properly executed in step S21TM4010 after the power is restored.

Next, the CPU 103 causes the display monitor 21TM029 to display the value corresponding to the set value (0 to 5 in this example) stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4550). Here, the value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area. Since the clerk of the game hall usually recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, if the value stored in the set value storage area is displayed as it is on the display monitor 21TM029, the clerk of the game hall actually displays it. There is a risk of erroneously recognizing the set value of. Therefore, in this example, [value stored in the set value storage area + 1] is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 as a set value. Next, the CPU 103 outputs a security signal (step S21TM4560).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570). If the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is not executed after the mode (here, the setting confirmation mode) ends, the CPU 103 specifies that the setting confirmation mode has been controlled. The setting confirmation mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4650), and the process proceeds to step S21TM4680. The effect control CPU 120 can identify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the setting confirmation mode command. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the game machine is controlled to the setting confirmation mode by the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is executed after the mode (here, the setting change mode) is completed, the CPU 103 changes the set value. Set the setting changing flag indicating that there is a possibility (step S21TM4580). Since the area in which the value of the setting changing flag is stored is included in the backup RAM area, the value of the setting changing flag is retained even when the power is turned off. Therefore, if a power failure occurs while the setting change mode is being controlled, the value of the setting changing flag is 1 (set state) when the power is turned on next time.

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change mode command that specifies that the setting change mode has been controlled (step S21TM4590). The effect control CPU 120 can identify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting change mode based on the reception of the setting change mode command. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the game machine is controlled to the setting change mode by the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the CPU 103 inputs the setting changeover switch information indicating whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated (step S21TM4600), and confirms whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. (Step S21TM4610).

If the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is not operated (NO in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4680. When the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated (YES in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 updates the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM4620), and moves to step S21TM4680. Transition. The updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the next step S21TM4550.

Each time the clerk of the amusement park operates the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 (YES in step S21TM4610), the set value stored in the set value storage area is updated (step S21TM4620). For example, the regular setting value is in the range of 0 to 5, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area when the setting change mode is controlled (when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off last time) is 3. If there is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated in the order of 3 → 4 → 5 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 for each setting change operation, and the display monitor 21TM029 responds accordingly. The displayed information will be updated in the order of 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4.

Here, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550), the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560), and the transmission of the setting confirmation mode command (step S21TM4650) can be executed, but the setting change mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4590). ) And the state in which the update of the set value (step S21TM4620) cannot be executed corresponds to the setting confirmation mode in which the set value can be confirmed or the set value cannot be changed. During the period controlled by the setting confirmation mode, the processes of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 are repeatedly executed.

In the setting confirmation mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES is determined in step S21TM4070), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO is determined in step S21TM4040 and the RAM clear flag). Is still 0).

In addition, the current set value can be displayed (step S21TM4550) and the security signal can be output (step S21TM4560), and the setting change mode command can be transmitted (step S21TM4590) and the set value can be updated (step S21TM4620). The state corresponds to a setting change mode in which the set value can be confirmed and changed.

In the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (determined as YES in step S21TM4070 or step S21TM4130), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140). It is determined and controlled based on (the RAM clear flag is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150).

The setting confirmation mode command is a command that is transmitted only once when the setting confirmation mode is controlled. Therefore, when the CPU 103 transmits the setting confirmation mode command, it is possible to identify that the setting confirmation mode command has been transmitted, and the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag that does not require backup storage when the power is turned off should be set. , When the setting changing flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag may be cleared. Then, the setting confirmation mode command may be transmitted only when the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag is not set. Similarly, the setting change mode command is a command that is transmitted only once when the setting change mode is controlled. Therefore, the CPU 103 should set the setting change mode command transmission flag which can identify that the setting change mode command has been transmitted when the setting change mode command is transmitted and which does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. , When the setting changing flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting change mode command transmission flag may be cleared. Then, the setting change mode command may be transmitted only when the setting change mode command transmission flag is not set.

In step S21TM4680, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state. Then, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4680), the weight of 4 ms (step S21TM4530) is performed again, and then the processes after step S21TM4540 are repeated. That is, if the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the control of the setting confirmation mode is continued, and if the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the control of the setting change mode is continued.

In step S21TM4680, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (YES in step S21TM4680), the CPU 103 terminates the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode and sets 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM4710). By setting a predetermined time as the value of the security signal timer, the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer changes from the predetermined time to 0 ms in the information output process when the normal game processing is started. Will be done. For example, when the game control timer interrupt process is executed every 2 ms, the value of the security signal timer is subtracted by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the value reaches 0 ms. Therefore, at the time of step S21TM4710, the remaining output period of the security signal is set to 1000 ms regardless of whether the setting change mode has ended or the setting confirmation mode has ended.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the output of the security signal is started corresponding to the start of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (step S21TM4560), and the setting change mode and the setting confirmation are performed. Corresponding to the end of the control of any of the modes, the value of the security signal timer is set so that the security signal is continuously output until at least 1 sec has elapsed from the end of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Set (step S21TM4710).

Here, the process of starting the output of the security signal in step S21TM4560 determines whether it is controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled). It is being executed as a common process (without). Further, in step S21TM4710, the process of setting the remaining output period of the security signal is also determined regardless of whether it is controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled). It is being executed as a common process. In this way, the security signal output control is simplified by sharing the security signal output start control and output end control between the case of being controlled in the setting change mode and the case of being controlled in the setting confirmation mode. , The control burden can be reduced.

In addition, the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and the security signal is output in response to the end of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. By stopping, it is possible to appropriately notify an external device such as a hall computer that the game machine may have been controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

Here, in step S21TM4710 immediately after the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is completed, a security signal is set to a common value (1000 ms) between the case where the setting change mode is controlled and the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled. It is set in the timer. However, if both the output start control and the output end control of the security signal are shared between the case where the setting change mode is controlled and the case where the setting change mode is controlled, which mode is used on the external device side. It becomes difficult to grasp whether it is controlled.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the setting change mode is controlled, that is, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the security signal is once in step S21TM4710. After setting 1000 ms as the timer value, 30000 ms is reset (overwritten) as the security signal timer value in step S21TM1465 after clearing the RAM based on the determination of NO in step S21TM4770 described later. There is. That is, after the remaining output period of the security signal is once set to 1 sec, the remaining output period of the security signal is reset (overwritten) to 30 sec.

When the signal output control shown above is performed, the final output stop timing of the security signal is as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), and when the setting confirmation mode is controlled, the setting confirmation mode ends. When 1 sec has elapsed from the above, and if the setting change mode is controlled, 30 sec has elapsed from the end of the setting change mode.

Specifically, when the setting confirmation mode is controlled (RAM is not cleared and the value of the security signal timer is not changed from 1 second), the game control timer interrupt after the interrupt is permitted is interrupted. In the process (for example, information output process), the output of the security signal is continued until the value of the security signal timer changes from 1000 ms to 0 ms, and the setting change mode is controlled (RAM clear is performed). When the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1 second to 30 seconds), the value of the security signal timer is changed from 30,000 ms to 0 ms in the game control timer interrupt process (for example, information output process) after the interrupt is permitted. The output of the security signal will be continued until becomes. In addition, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode, when it is controlled to the setting change mode, the value of the security signal timer is set for a predetermined time (1000 ms or 30000 ms) at the timing before shifting to the game control timer interrupt processing. ) To 0 ms, the output of the security signal may be continued, and after the output of the security signal is completed, the process may shift to the game control timer interrupt process.

In this way, the security signal is continuously output for at least 1 sec depending on whether the control of the setting confirmation mode is finished or the control of the setting change mode is finished, and the security signal is controlled to the setting change mode. In this case, the security signal is continuously output until 30 sec elapses after the control of the setting change mode is completed. With such a configuration, while standardizing the output control of the security signal, the output period of the security signal can be different depending on whether the mode is controlled in the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode.

As a result, it is also possible to grasp whether the external device is controlled to the setting confirmation mode without executing the initialization process, or is controlled to the setting change mode by executing the initialization process. .. For example, if the output period of the security signal is less than 30 seconds, it can be specified that the setting confirmation mode is controlled without executing the initialization process, and if the output period of the security signal is 30 seconds or more, the initial setting is performed. It is possible to estimate that there is a possibility that the conversion process is executed and the setting change mode is controlled.

A security signal is also output when an error for which the game is stopped, such as a magnetic abnormality, is detected by the abnormality detection sensor. The security signal in this case is continuously output until the power of the game machine is turned off. Further, the CPU 103 sets an abnormality detection flag in the backup area (however, the area cleared by the initialization process) of the RAM 102 based on the fact that the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection sensor. Then, it is assumed that the security signal is output for 4 minutes based on the fact that the abnormality detection flag is set when the power is restored.

Here, when the setting confirmation mode is controlled at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear is not executed, so that the value of the abnormality detection flag is not initialized in the signal output processing and remains set. It is possible to continuously output the security signal for 4 minutes after the power is turned on. That is, it is possible not to limit the output period of the security signal to the period from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode to the elapse of one second. On the other hand, if the setting change mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared, so the abnormality detection flag is cleared in the subsequent signal output processing (power off occurs). Sometimes it is unclear whether or not an error has been detected), and as a result, the security signal output period is the period from the end of the setting change mode until 30 seconds have passed (depending on the execution of RAM clear). Period).

In the example shown in step S21TM4710 of FIG. 8-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer, but the present invention is not limited to this mode and is the first after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is completed. The value of the security signal timer set to is at least a period during which the external device can recognize that the security signal has been output, and may be, for example, 50 ms or more. That is, a common 50 ms may be set as the value of the security signal timer when the setting change mode ends and when the setting confirmation mode ends.

After the process of step S21TM4710, the CPU 103 clears the setting changing flag (step S21TM4720). Here, if the power is cut off after that because the setting changing flag is cleared, it is determined that the setting changing flag is not set when the power is restored (NO in step S21TM4030). Become.

Next, the CPU 103 erases the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4730). Then, the set value (any of 0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area is set in the setting command, and the setting command is transmitted (step S21TM4760). Even if neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled when the power is turned on, the process of step S21TM4760 will be executed and the setting command will be transmitted.

Here, the player usually recognizes that the range of the set value is 1 to 6, and the value specified by the setting command (the value stored in the set value storage area) on the effect control CPU 120 side is used as it is as an image. If the display is displayed on the display device 5, the player may misunderstand the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 side recognizes the value obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) specified by the setting command as the set value (1 to 6), and sets the set values 1 to 6. In the range, the effect that suggests the set value is executed.

Not limited to such a form, the CPU 103 sets a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the set value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area in the setting command to control the effect. It may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for use. As a result, the range of the set value specified by the setting command becomes 1 to 6, which matches the range normally recognized by the player. On the effect control CPU 120 side, the set value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is displayed as it is on the image display device 5, or an effect suggesting the set value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is executed. By doing so, the set value can be appropriately notified or suggested. Further, it is not necessary for the effect control CPU 120 side to perform addition processing on the set value specified by the received setting command, and the control load on the effect control CPU 120 side can be reduced.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode has ended by receiving the setting command. In addition, it is possible to suggest the set value by executing the effect according to the set value specified by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest the set value to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the jackpot game state ends different according to the designated set value.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4770).

Here, when the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770), the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), and the set value is a normal value (step). It is determined that S21TM4020 is YES), the power is not cut off during the setting change (NO in step S21TM4030), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040). ) Therefore, it is sufficient to execute the process at the time of power failure recovery without clearing the RAM.

When the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the CPU 103 executes a process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal when the power is turned on, and after the interrupt is permitted, the game control timer interrupt process (special). (Including design process processing, etc.) That is, when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled, or when the control of the setting confirmation mode is completed, the CPU 103 performs RAM based on the value of the RAM clear flag being 0. Without executing clear, a backup command will be sent as a command when the power is turned off and restored, and the normal game processing will be started.

In the effect control CPU 120, based on the reception of this backup command (command at the time of restoration), the restoration from the power failure was performed based on the data at the time of power supply stop (RAM clear is not performed). That) is recognized. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the backup command, for example, the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the frame LED 9 are restored from the power failure based on the data when the power supply is stopped. (RAM clearing has not been performed) can be notified.

On the other hand, the fact that the value of the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4770) means that the RAM clear is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150, and it is determined to execute the RAM clear. Therefore, it is sufficient to execute the process at the time of turning on the power accompanied by clearing the RAM.

When the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the CPU 103 executes a process of setting 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer and a process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal when the power is turned on. , After the interrupt is permitted, the process may be shifted to the game control timer interrupt process (including the special symbol process process, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 8-8, the CPU 103 performs the RAM clear process based on the RAM clear flag being 1 (step S21TM1410). In the RAM clear processing, the data (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time saving flag, hold storage, etc.) indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the initial value is obtained. Is set, but the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is not cleared and is not changed before the RAM clear process. In addition, the area in which each aggregated value (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base is stored for each set value is not cleared, and each aggregated value for each set value is not cleared. The value does not change before the RAM clearing process. Then, by displaying the character "C" on the display monitor 21TM029 or the like, it is notified that the game state has been initialized (step S21TM1420). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) is initialized to 0, but is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized to. Further, the entire area of the RAM 102 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit) may be left as it is.

The reason why the set value stored in the set value storage area is not cleared in this RAM clear process is as follows: (a) If the setting change mode is not controlled, a regular value is set in the set value storage area when the power is turned on. It means that it has been stored (YES in step S21TM4020), and (b) if it is controlled to the setting change mode, is the value of the setting value storage area set to 0 (step S21TM4520) or is in the setting change mode? This is because the regular value is stored by the operation (step S21TM4610 and step S21TM4620). Further, after the RAM clear processing, the setting change mode cannot be controlled, and there is no opportunity to change the value stored in the setting value storage area.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the initialization table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S21TM1430), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization table in the work area (step S21TM1440). By the processing of step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, for example, a random number counter for determining a normal symbol hit, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state. The initial value is set.

After executing step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, the CPU 103 reads out the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM1450). In the game control timer interrupt process, which will be described later, the jackpot determination in the special symbol process process is executed based on the set value read here. Next, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization command that specifies that the initialization process has been performed at the time of turning on the power (or at the end of the setting change mode) (step S21TM1460). In the effect control CPU 120, the initialization process is performed based on the reception of this initialization command (the RAM is cleared without the recovery from the power failure based on the data when the power supply is stopped). Recognize what was done). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the initialization command, for example, in the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the frame LED 9, the game state and the like are initialized (data when the power supply is stopped). It is possible to notify that the RAM has been cleared without recovering from the power failure based on the above.

Next, the CPU 103 sets 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM1465). As a result, the value (1 second) of the security signal timer set in step S21TM4710 after the end of the setting change mode is changed (overwritten) to the value (30 seconds) corresponding to the execution of RAM clear. become. Further, when the RAM clear is executed without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, step S21TM4710 is not executed (1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer). Without), the value of the security signal timer is set to 30 seconds, which corresponds to the RAM clear being executed. On the other hand, when the RAM clear is not executed (including the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled), the process of this step S21TM1465 is not executed, so that the value of the security signal timer is 1 second set in step S21TM4710. There is up to.

Since the value of the security signal timer is set in step S21TM1465 or step S21TM4710 described above, the security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt process after the interrupt is permitted (information output process). After that, every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed by the interrupt permission, the value of the security signal timer is subtracted by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped at the timing when the value of the security signal timer becomes 0. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 executes the setting process of the serial communication circuit 21TM505 (step S21TM1480). In this setting process, a connection confirmation signal is output from the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037. Further, the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the game control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are set in a state in which communication can be executed.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S21TM1490). For example, the CPU 103 sets the random number circuit 104 to update the value of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result by executing the process according to the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in step S21TM1500, the CPU 103 sets the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, as an initial value, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 2 ms.

Next, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S21TM1520) and the initial value random number update process (step S21TM1530). When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt prohibition state is set (step S21TM1510), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enable state is set. Set (step S21TM1540). As a result, the game shifts to the normal game processing in which the game control timer interrupt processing can be executed. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when it is not a big hit, and is for display. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for display. Further, the initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to do. Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also called the game device control process), the count value of the normal symbol hit judgment random number is one lap (normal symbol hit judgment random number taking). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value.

In this example, when the RAM clear flag is determined to be 0 (YES) in step S21TM4770, the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both in the closed state. Without confirmation (regardless of the state of the game machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process shifts to the process at the time of power failure recovery, but not limited to such a form, the RAM clear flag is set in step S21TM4770. If it is determined to be 0 (YES), the condition is that both the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state (depending on the state of the game machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a). You may move to the process when the power is cut off and restored.

Further, in this example, when the CPU 103 determines in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both in the closed state. Without confirmation (regardless of the state of the game machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process shifts to the process at the time of turning on the power (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)). Not limited to this, when the RAM clear flag is determined to be 1 (NO) in step S21TM4770, the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed (game machine frame). 3 or depending on the state of the glass door frame 3a), the process at the time of turning on the power (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)) may be started.

As shown above, the clerk of the amusement park puts the pachinko game machine 1 into the setting change mode by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning on the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on. It is possible to control it, and it is also possible to initialize the game state and the like (execute RAM clear). Further, by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning off the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to the setting confirmation mode, and the gaming state, etc. Is not initialized (NO is determined in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140 and the RAM clear flag is not set to 1). In this way, the clerk of the game hall can select whether to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and also can select whether to initialize the game state or the like. There is.

As described above, if the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on, it means that the setting change mode was controlled when the power was turned off, so the setting value is in an unstable state. There is a possibility that the set value to be confirmed on the playground side is not stored in the set value storage area. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, the CPU 103 is in a game stopped state (step) without shifting to the normal game processing based on the fact that the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 (loop processing) can be controlled, and a security signal is output in response to control to the game stop state (step S21TM4220).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being started in a state where the set value is unstable (the game control timer interrupt process is executed), and when the power is turned on, the power is supplied. It is possible to notify the external device that the setting change mode was controlled when the interruption occurred.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, the CPU 103 has a condition for shifting to the setting change mode based on the fact that the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). When step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 are all YES) is not satisfied, a set value error error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190), and a display monitor is displayed in the game stopped state (loop processing of steps S21TM420 to step S21TM4220). An error display for displaying the character "E" is performed on 21TM029 (step S21TM4210).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-10, by displaying the letter "E" on each of the 7-segment displays 21TM029A to 21TM029D constituting the display monitor 21TM029, an abnormality occurs in the clerk of the amusement park (in the setting change mode). (There is a possibility that the power supply was cut off while it was being controlled) is clearly notified. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting value abnormality error command displays the message "Please turn on the power again after the power is turned off to shift to the setting change mode" on the image display device 5, thereby displaying the game hall. Operation to change the set value by shifting to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on) after the power is turned off (power switch 21TM055 is turned off). (Confirm the set value).

In this example, (a) when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on, and the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, that is, (i) the game machine frame 3 is set. It is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), (iii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140). If YES) is determined, the setting change mode is controlled. As a result, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) is not executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side ("The power is turned on again after the power is turned off"). Please move to the setting change mode. ") Will not be performed either.

Here, in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590), the image display device 5 has controlled the setting change mode, that is, the setting change operation (operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052). ), It is possible to notify that the set value can be changed. For example, the message "In the setting change mode" or the message "Please change the setting value by performing the setting change operation" can be displayed on the image display device 5. As a result, the pachinko / pachislot clerk can grasp that the setting change mode is controlled, and by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area By switching the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state after changing to the planned set value, the set value can be fixed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal gaming process.

On the other hand, (b) when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on, and the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is not satisfied, that is, among the above (i) to (iii). If any of the above conditions is not satisfied, the game is stopped (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 loop processing) after the setting value error error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190) without being controlled by the setting change mode. .. As a result, an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, and a message display on the effect control board 12 side ("The power is turned on again after the power is turned off"). Please move to the setting change mode. ") Will also be performed.

In this way, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side ("The power is turned on again after the power is turned off"). If the setting change mode is also performed, the condition for shifting to the setting change mode after the power is restored is the state of the game machine even though the power is cut off during the setting change mode. It will be notified that the state is not established. In this case, the clerk of the game hall, etc. knows that the game is not controlled in the setting change mode and is in the game stop state (it is necessary to turn on the power again to control the setting change mode). It is possible. Therefore, after the power is turned off once, the power is turned on again by operating so that all the conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed to the planned setting value, and then the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. By switching to the state, the set value can be fixed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal gaming process.

In this way, when the power is cut off in the setting change mode, the state of the game machine can be appropriately notified when the power is restored.

Here, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied when the power is restored (a), an error display (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) is displayed on the main board 11 side. It will automatically shift to the setting change mode without being disturbed, and it is possible to avoid unnecessary error display and prompt the user to change the setting value appropriately.

On the other hand, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied when the power is restored (b), the mode cannot be switched to the setting change mode when the power is restored even though the power is cut off during the setting change mode. Since it is in the state, it is forcibly controlled to the game stop state (loop processing of step S21TM420 to step S21TM4220), and an error display (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) on the main board 11 side is displayed. It will be done. As a result, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in an unstable state in which the set value is not fixed, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

When the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the transition conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are all satisfied, and the transition condition (i) is satisfied. )-(Iii) may not be satisfied, and different commands may be sent as commands indicating that the set value may be abnormal.

For example, if the transition condition is satisfied, it is a command indicating that the setting value may be abnormal, and the mode has been shifted to the setting change mode (or the transition condition is satisfied). On the production control CPU 120 that received this command, the message "The setting value may be abnormal" and the message "It is automatically controlled to the setting change mode" are displayed as images. It is preferable to display it on the device 5. On the other hand, if the transition condition is not satisfied, the setting value abnormality error command in step S21TM4190 may be transmitted as described above.

After the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode is completed and the normal game processing is started, (1) the lock switch 21TM051 is operated when both the game machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state. A lock switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 according to the fact (from the OFF state to the ON state), and (2) the setting changeover switch (clear switch). ) 21TM052 is operated (from the OFF state to the ON state), and the setting changeover switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

Then, the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) is controlled in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the lock switch operation command and / or the setting changeover switch operation command. Despite the fact that there is no such operation, it is possible to identify that an operation for changing the set value has been performed and notify the fact. For example, based on the reception of the lock switch operation command, the image display device 5 executes an abnormal operation warning notification that displays the characters "lock switch operation has been detected." In addition, based on the reception of the setting changeover switch operation command, the abnormal operation warning notification that displays the characters "The operation of the setting changeover switch has been detected." Is executed. As a result, the clerk of the amusement park clearly understands that the operation for changing the set value has been performed even though it is not controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and is illegal. It is possible to confirm whether or not is performed.

Not limited to such a form, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 has been operated after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is completed and the normal game processing is started. The lock switch operation command and the setting changeover switch operation command may not be transmitted without confirming whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. In this way, during the period during which the normal game process (game control timer interrupt process) is being executed, the execution status of the operation for changing the set value and the operation for confirming the set value is not confirmed. This makes it possible to reduce the control load on the game control microcomputer 100.

(Modified example of processing at power-on)
In the example shown in FIG. 8-6, when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120). ), (Ii) The lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140). Only when it was confirmed that the RAM clear flag was set to 1 (step S21TM4150), the mode was changed to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570).

Not limited to such a form, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), the three conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied. The RAM clear flag may be set to 1 (step S21TM4150) and the mode may be shifted to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570) without confirming whether or not it is satisfied.

In the process shown in FIG. 8-11, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010) and the set value is not a normal value (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting changing flag is set. If this is the case (YES in step S21TM4030), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without determining whether the conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied, and the setting is changed. The portion controlled by the mode (NO in step S21TM4570) and not controlled in the game stopped state (process corresponding to the loop process of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) is different from the process shown in FIG. 8-6. The other parts are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8.

Even in such a form, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 and the setting is changed to the setting change mode based on the setting changing flag being set when the power is turned on. It is possible to appropriately determine the state of the game machine when the power is cut off during the change.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on. It is controlled to the setting change mode based on the three conditions that the state is in the state and the (iii) clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (determined as NO in step S21TM4570). Then, the set value of the set value storage area can be changed), whereas when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) to (iii) Regardless of whether or not the three conditions are satisfied, the setting change mode is forcibly controlled.

In this way, if a power failure occurs while the setting change mode is being controlled, the three conditions (i) to (iii) are based on the fact that the setting changing flag is set when the power is restored. By automatically controlling the setting change mode regardless of whether or not is satisfied, the workability for fixing the set value can be improved.

Here, when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting is made even if the condition (ii) that the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130) is not satisfied. It will be controlled to the change mode. As a result, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 while the lock switch 21TM051 remains OFF. (Step S21TM461-10 in FIG. 8-7).

As described above, the condition for terminating the setting change mode is to switch the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state (determine YES in step S21TM4680). Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park who has performed the operation of changing the set value temporarily turns the lock switch 21TM051 from the OFF state if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state in order to confirm the set value and end the setting change mode. After switching to the ON state, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (YES is determined in step S21TM4680).

In this way, the condition for starting the control of the setting change mode depending on whether the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030) or the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). By making the conditions for ending the control of the setting change mode (the operation of switching the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state) common, the conditions for ending the control of the setting change mode are clarified. We are trying to properly shift to normal game processing.

Here, even if the lock switch 21TM051 is urged to be turned ON when the setting change mode is controlled based on the setting changing flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030). good. For example, when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 in step S21TM4150 and transmits a setting value error error command (in step S21TM4190 described above). The corresponding process is executed), and the effect control CPU 120 that receives the set value error error command (step S21TM4110) says, "Turn on the lock switch once, and then switch it off after changing the set value." The message may be displayed on the image display device 5.

In the processes shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8 and 8-11, it is not possible to shift to the normal game process when the setting changing flag is set. Therefore, when the pachinko machine maker ships the pachinko game machine 1 (before installation in the game hall), the setting changing flag is set in advance, and then the game hall side goes through the setting change mode. Unless the set value is changed and the setting change mode is terminated, the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be played. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, it is possible to ensure that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the setting change mode to perform the setting change operation and take measures to determine the set value.

(Set value storage control when the power is cut off while changing the set value)
Next, the set value storage control when a power failure occurs while changing the set value will be described with reference to FIG. 8-12. In the example shown in FIG. 8-7, the setting value itself stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in the setting change mode.

First, regarding the control when the power is cut off before the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (before the end of the setting change mode) by the operation of changing the set value during the setting change mode, FIG. This will be described with reference to -12 (1).

As shown in order 1, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) and the setting change mode is controlled. In this example, when the power is turned on, "0" is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. Next, as shown in order 2, the set value "0" stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read as the setting change mode is started, and the read set value is set to 1. "1" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

Next, as shown in order 3, the set value stored in the set value storage area is "0" based on the operation of the first setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in the setting change mode. Is changed to "1", and "2", which is obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value, is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON. Further, as shown in order 4, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is "1" based on the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in the setting change mode. Is changed to "2", and "3", which is obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value, is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

Next, as shown in order 5, it is assumed that the power supply is cut off while the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state in the setting change mode, that is, before the operation for ending the setting change mode is performed. At this time, the set value "2" after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is stored in the set value storage area. In the power off state, the set value "2" stored in the set value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

Next, as shown in order 6, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) and the setting change mode is controlled. When the power is turned on, "2" is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. This set value "2" is a value stored in the set value storage area when a power failure occurs during the previous setting change mode.

Next, as shown in order 7, the set value "2" stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read as the setting change mode is started, and the read set value is set to 1. "3" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

Since the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on in order 6, when the control shown in FIG. 8-11 described above is applied, even if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (or cleared). Even if the switch 21TM052 is in the OFF state), it will be automatically controlled to the setting change mode. Therefore, the state of the lock switch 21TM051 in the order 6 and the order 7 may be an OFF state.

In this way, if the set value is changed in the setting change mode and the power is cut off without turning off the lock switch 21TM051 (without ending the setting change mode), the power is restored at the time of power restoration. , The set value after the change in the previous setting change mode is held in the set value storage area. Therefore, when the power is restored, the set value that has already been planned may have been set. In this case, the clerk at the amusement park terminates the setting change mode without performing an operation to change the set value again. Since the game machine may be shifted to the normal game processing, the workability can be improved.

Next, regarding the control when the power is cut off after the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (after the setting change mode ends) by the operation of changing the set value during the setting change mode. This will be described with reference to FIG. 8-12 (2).

Orders 1 to 4 are the same as those shown in FIG. 8-12 (1), and description thereof will be omitted. Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, so that the setting change mode ends. As a result, the set value "2" after the operation of the second setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is performed is fixed as the final set value. At this time, "2" is stored as a set value in the set value storage area, and "3" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 by adding 1 to the confirmed set value.

After that, as shown in order 6, it is assumed that the operation of turning off the power switch 21TM055 is performed and the power supply is stopped. In this power-off state, the set value "2" stored in the set value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

Next, as shown in order 7, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) and the setting change mode is controlled. When the power is turned on, "2" is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. This setting value "2" is a value finally stored in the setting value storage area at the end of the previous setting change mode.

Next, as shown in order 8, the set value "2" stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is read as the setting change mode is started, and the read set value is set to 1. "3" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains ON.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (1) and 8-12, when the power supply is cut off while the setting change mode is controlled, and when the power supply is stopped after the setting change mode control is completed. In either case, when the power is restored, the set value after being changed according to the setting change operation in the previous setting change mode, that is, the set value stored in the set value storage area immediately before the power is turned off, is displayed. , It is a valid setting value (setting value stored in the setting storage area when the power is restored).

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the storage control of the set value shown in FIG. 8-12. That is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area when controlled in the setting change mode is copied to the setting information temporary storage area, and the setting changeover switch (clear switch) is used when the setting change mode is controlled. When 21TM052 is operated, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed without changing the setting value in the setting value storage area, and the setting change mode is terminated (lock switch 21TM051 is turned on). Based on the operation of switching from the state to the OFF state), the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored (overwritten) in the setting value storage area to confirm the setting value. You may. In this case, the set value to be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the set value (0 to 5) stored in the set information temporary storage area. As the set value stored in is changed, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 also changes.

With such a configuration, the setting is controlled even when the setting change mode is performed when the power is turned on and the setting change operation is performed (when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is changed). If the power is cut off without completing the operation to end the change mode (without switching the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state), the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is the power supply. It means that it has not been changed since it was turned on (before the setting change operation was performed in the setting change mode). That is, in the power supply stop state, the set value stored in the set value storage area at the time of the previous power-on is still held. Therefore, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (first display unit 21TM029A) when controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode after the power is restored is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 when the power is turned on last time. It becomes a value according to the set value that was set.

In this way, the set value when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode can be appropriately set. Further, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state in which the setting change mode is not ended, the change of the setting value can be restricted.

The control related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode shown in the above embodiment is provided with a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5), and the jackpot probability differs depending on the setting values. It is applicable, but not limited to this, although a plurality of set values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, the jackpot probability is common regardless of the set values (for example, for all of the set values 0 to 5). It can also be applied to a game machine (with a jackpot probability of 1/300).

Further, the present feature section 21TM discloses the following inventions.

As shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine including a setting changing means for changing a setting value in a plurality of stages based on a setting changing operation from the outside has been proposed. Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0102), a gaming machine has been proposed in which a "big hit signal" or the like is output from an external output terminal of a main control board. Regarding a gaming machine as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), when it is necessary for an external device to grasp the control state related to the setting when changing the setting value or the like. However, even if the signal output technique of the conventional gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-500206 (paragraph 0102) is applied, there is a problem that it is difficult for the external device to grasp the signal output technique. is there. The invention according to the means O1 to the means O4 is made in view of the above-mentioned actual conditions, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of appropriately notifying the outside of the game machine of a control state related to the setting.

The game machine of means O1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 stages of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of random numbers for jackpot determination is different). ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode in which a set value can be changed, and a game control microcomputer 100.
Setting confirmation mode control means (step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 capable of executing the game control microcomputer 100) that can control the setting confirmation mode in which the set value can be confirmed, and
With a specific signal output means (game control microcomputer 100 that outputs a security signal in step S21TM4560) that outputs a specific signal (security signal) in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. ,
A setting means (a game control microcomputer 100 for setting a value of a security signal timer) for setting a value (value of a security signal timer) for a period during which a specific signal is output is provided.
The setting means can set a predetermined value common to the case where the setting change mode is controlled and the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled (1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM4710). ),
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal in response to the end of control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode until at least a period corresponding to the predetermined value elapses (in the setting confirmation mode). With the end, the security signal is continuously output until 1 second elapses from the end of the setting confirmation mode, and with the end of the setting change mode, the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse from the end of the setting change mode. To do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the gaming machine related to the setting can be appropriately notified to the external device.

The game machine of means O2 is
It is a game machine of means O1
An initialization means for initializing the game state (a game control microcomputer 100 that executes RAM clear (step S21TM1410) based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is set in steps S21TM4050 and S21TM4150) is provided.
The initialization means initializes the game state according to the control of the setting change mode (when the setting change mode is controlled, the RAM clear is executed after the setting change mode is controlled).
After setting the predetermined value (after setting 1 second as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM4710), the setting means can set a specific value corresponding to a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value. (When RAM clear is executed, 30 seconds can be set as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM1465).
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal until a period corresponding to the specific value elapses in response to the end of the control of the setting change mode (from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode). Continuously output security signals until 30 seconds have passed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, a specific signal is output at least for a period corresponding to a predetermined value in both cases when the control of the setting change mode is finished and when the control of the setting confirmation mode is finished, and the setting is changed. When controlled to a mode, a specific signal is output for a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value. Therefore, the setting process by the setting means is standardized and the output differs between the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. It is possible to set the period.

The gaming machine of means O3 is
A gaming machine of means O1 or means O2,
In the setting change mode, when the power supply to the game machine is stopped without performing a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (detection that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). In step S21TM4580, the setting change flag is set based on the shift to the setting change mode in the backup area of the specific information storage means (RAM 102, which stores the setting change flag), and the setting change mode ends. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting changing flag in step S21TM4720 is provided.
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). (In some cases), the game is stopped and a specific signal is output (the processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off based on the fact that the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are not satisfied). Is possible.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped during the control of the setting change mode, the state of the game machine can be appropriately notified to the external device when the power supply is restarted.

The game machine of means O4
Any gaming machine selected from means O1 to means O3.
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer 100 that executes a game control timer interrupt process) and
It is equipped with an effect control means (CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the execution of the effect.
The game control means
Display means (display monitor 21TM029) and
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) and
In the setting change mode, power is supplied to the game machine without performing a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (without detecting an operation in which the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). Specific information storage means for storing specific information when stopped (in the backup area of the RAM 102, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting changing flag in step S21TM4720, and
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). (In some cases), it is possible to execute an error notification in the display means and send an error command to the effect control means (a set value abnormality error command is sent in step S21TM4190, and a display monitor is displayed in the error display in step S21TM4210. It is possible to display the letter "E" on 21TM029),
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control means notifies the image display device 5 to prompt an operation for changing the set value (“The power is turned on again after the power is turned off to switch to the setting change mode”. Display the message "Please migrate")
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the game machine can be appropriately notified to the clerk of the game hall, and the operation for changing the set value can be urged.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine including a setting changing means for changing a setting value in a plurality of stages based on a setting changing operation from the outside has been proposed. In a gaming machine as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. The inventions relating to the means P1 to the means P4 have been made in view of the above-mentioned actual conditions, and provide a gaming machine that appropriately notifies the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. To provide.

The game machine of means P1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 stages of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of random numbers for jackpot determination is different). ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode in which a set value can be changed, and a game control microcomputer 100.
Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can be identified as being controlled in the setting change mode (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting changing flag in step S21TM4720 is provided.
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the game machine is stopped (the value of the setting changing flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102).
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). In some cases), it is further provided with an error notification means capable of executing error notification (a game control microcomputer 100 that displays an error in step S21TM4210 when the transition condition to the setting change mode is not satisfied). ..
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode, the state of the game machine can be appropriately notified.

The game machine of means P2 is
It is a game machine of means P1
The setting change mode control means satisfies the setting change condition (when the power is turned on, the game machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch (setting). It is possible to control the setting change mode based on the changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state).
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). (In some cases), based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied, it is possible to control the setting change mode without executing the error notification (at the time of power-on, all in steps S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140). Based on the determination of YES, the mode shifts to the setting change mode without shifting to the loop processing of steps S21TM420 to step S21TM4220).
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the condition to be controlled in the setting change mode is satisfied, the setting change mode is controlled without executing the error notification, and unnecessary error notification is avoided and the set value is appropriately set. You can encourage changes.

The game machine of means P3 is
A gaming machine of means P1 or means P2,
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). (In some cases), it is possible to execute the error notification and put the game in the game stop state (when the power is turned on, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140). If NO is determined in (), the process proceeds to the loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 without shifting to the setting change mode).
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in a state where the set value is unstable, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

The game machine of means P4
Any gaming machine selected from means P1 to means P3.
A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer 100 that executes a game control timer interrupt process) and
It is equipped with an effect control means (CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the execution of the effect.
The game control means
Display means (display monitor 21TM029) and
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) and
With the specific information storage means,
When the power supply to the game machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (it is determined in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration that the setting changing flag is set). (In some cases), it is possible to execute the error notification in the display means and send an error command to the effect control means (a set value abnormality error command is sent in step S21TM4190 and displayed in the error display in step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter "E" on the monitor 21TM029),
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control means notifies the image display device 5 to prompt an operation for changing the set value (“The power is turned on again after the power is turned off to switch to the setting change mode”. Display the message "Please migrate")
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the game machine can be appropriately notified to the clerk of the game hall, and the operation for changing the set value can be urged.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine including a setting changing means for changing a setting value in a plurality of stages based on a setting changing operation from the outside has been proposed. In a gaming machine as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. The inventions according to the means Q1 to the means Q5 have been made in view of the above-mentioned actual conditions, and provide a game machine that appropriately determines the state of the game machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. To do.

The game machine of means Q1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 stages of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of random numbers for jackpot determination is different). ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling a setting change mode in which a set value can be changed, and a game control microcomputer 100.
Specific information storage means for storing specific information that can be identified as being controlled in the setting change mode (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting changing flag in step S21TM4720 is provided.
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the game machine is stopped (the value of the setting changing flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102).
The setting change mode control means sets the setting changing flag in step S21TM4030 at the time of power restoration when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the game machine is started. When it is determined that it is set), it is controlled to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on, the game machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch is set. (Setting changeover switch) Automatically controls to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode that 21TM052 is in the ON state is satisfied.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the game machine can be appropriately determined when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode accompanied by the initialization of the game state.
The RAM is set based on the initialization means (for example, step S21TM4050 and step S21TM4150) in which the gaming machine of means Q1 initializes the gaming state in response to the control of the setting change mode. A game control microcomputer 100) that executes clearing (step S21TM1410) may be further provided.

The game machine of means Q2 is
It is a game machine of means Q1
The setting change mode control means is based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied when the specific information is not stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the game machine is started. Controlled to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on, if the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. To shift to the setting change mode in which the RAM clear flag is 1 (RAM clear is executed after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state). (The mode shifts to the setting change mode based on the condition being satisfied), and when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means, the setting change condition is not satisfied or not. Controlling to the setting change mode (when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), regardless of whether or not the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. Automatically control to change setting mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power is cut off during the setting change mode control, the setting change mode is set even when the setting change condition is not satisfied based on the specific information stored at the time of power restoration. Since it will be controlled, workability can be improved.

The game machine of means Q3 is
A gaming machine of means Q1 or means Q2,
The setting change mode control means is a transition operation when the power supply to the game machine is started (when the power is turned on, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the game machine frame 3 Is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the RAM clear flag is 1. (The clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, so that the RAM is cleared after the setting change mode ends. Is executed), it is possible to control to the setting change mode based on the condition for shifting to the setting change mode), and when the setting change mode is controlled. It is possible to terminate the setting change mode based on a specific operation (it was confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 was turned off in step S21TM4680).
The specific information storage means stores the specific information when it is controlled to the setting change mode (sets the setting changing flag at the timing of step S21TM4580 when the control of the setting change mode is started), and the specific operation. When the setting change mode ends, the specific information is deleted (the setting changing flag is cleared at the timing of step S21TM4720 when the control of the setting change mode ends).
The setting change mode control means said, when the power supply to the game machine is started, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means, regardless of whether or not the transition operation is performed. Controlled to the setting change mode (when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), regardless of whether or not the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. The setting change mode is automatically controlled), and the setting change mode is terminated based on the specific operation (the setting change mode is terminated based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680. Let)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the conditions for terminating the control of the setting change mode can be appropriately determined.

The game machine of means Q4 is
Any gaming machine selected from means Q1 to means Q3.
It is equipped with a set value storage means (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored) for storing the set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of random numbers for jackpot determination is different).
It is possible to execute control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (big hit determination process in the special symbol process process, etc.).
The set value stored in the set value storage means is changed based on the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in step S21TM4610). Change the setting value stored in the setting value storage area),
The setting change mode control means terminates the setting change mode based on a specific operation when the setting change mode is controlled (it was confirmed in step S21TM4680 that the lock switch 21TM051 was turned off. Exit the setting change mode based on),
The set value storage means is changed by the change operation in the setting change mode when the power supply to the game machine is stopped without performing the specific operation when controlled in the setting change mode. The set value is continuously stored (the set value storage area is formed in the backup area of the RAM 102, and when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, the set value storage area is stored. Since the setting value itself stored in is changed, the setting value after being changed by the change operation is retained even if the power is cut off during the setting change mode.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power supply is restarted, the set value after being changed by the change operation in the setting change mode before the power failure occurs is stored in the set value storage means, and the set value corresponds to the set value. Workability can be improved because control is executed.

The game machine of means Q5 is
Any gaming machine selected from means Q1 to means Q3.
It is equipped with a set value storage means (a set value storage area of the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored) for storing the set value (six stages of set values 0 to 5 in which the range of random numbers for jackpot determination is different).
It is possible to execute control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (big hit determination process in the special symbol process process, etc.).
The setting change mode control means is stored in the setting value storage area when the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled and (when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode). (Change only the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area, not the existing setting value), and change the setting value stored in the setting value storage means based on the specific operation after the change operation. The setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area at that time is stored in the setting value storage area based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in the setting change mode. To confirm it as a valid setting value and exit the setting change mode),
When the setting value storage means is controlled in the setting change mode and the power supply to the game machine is stopped without performing the specific operation, the change operation is performed in the setting change mode. Stores the set value before it is set (even if the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, if the lock switch 21TM051 is not switched off, the setting value itself stored in the setting value storage area Is not changed, so if a power failure occurs during the setting change mode, the setting value before being controlled to the setting change mode is retained.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state in which the setting change mode is not ended, the change of the setting value can be restricted.

(Explanation of feature 059IW)
Next, the feature unit 059IW will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a block diagram showing an example of the magnetic detector, the setting board, and the main board. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are connected to the main board 11 via the setting board 136IW300. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are sensors for detecting an unauthorized operation using a magnet outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when an external magnetic field due to the unauthorized operation is detected, the game control is performed. The error signal is output to the microcomputer 100. When the game control microcomputer 100 receives an error signal, it uses an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer to pachinko to managers such as hall staff. An abnormality notification process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the game machine 1 is executed.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, in the main side error processing in step S22, the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 corresponds to the magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100). Check if it is at high level). Hereinafter, the state in which the error signal corresponds to the magnetic field detection (magnet detection) is referred to as the error signal being output, and the error signal corresponds to the state in which the magnetic field is not detected (magnet detection) (for example). , Low level) means that no error signal is output.

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

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

As the abnormality notification process to be executed when the error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101, the abnormality notification is performed using only the image display device 5, or the speaker 8L, It is possible to adopt an appropriate form such as performing an abnormality notification using only 8R. Further, an abnormality notification can be performed using another effect device (for example, a light emitting body such as an LED), and the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and another effect device (for example, a light emitting body such as an LED) can be used. May be used together.

Further, in the feature unit 059IW, this abnormality notification processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 100, but the abnormality notification processing has a configuration other than the game control microcomputer 100 such as the effect control microcomputer 100. It may be used and executed.

In this feature unit 059IW, when an error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101, the abnormality notification process continues until a predetermined release operation is performed by an administrator such as a hall staff. Is executed. In addition to this, the abnormality notification process is continuously executed until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, or when the output of the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 disappears. It is possible to adopt various continuation forms such as (when the error signal becomes a state corresponding to the magnetic field undetected (magnet not detected)) and the abnormality notification is terminated.

In this feature unit 059IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are set to supply power to the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101, and to set the effective detection direction. The setting board 136IW300 for the purpose is connected. Although the feature unit 059IW is configured to provide two magnetic detectors, it may be configured to provide one magnetic detector or three or more magnetic detectors. May be good.

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

The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 of the feature unit 059IW can detect the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis orthogonal to each other as the magnetic detection direction. Specifically, the x-axis sensor mounted on the magnetic detector detects the magnetism in the x-axis direction, the y-axis sensor detects the magnetism in the y-axis direction, and the z-axis sensor detects the magnetism in the z-axis direction. To detect. The magnetic detector of the feature unit 059IW can set two of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis as effective detection directions. That is, it is possible to set any of the xy plane and the zx plane as an effective plane for detecting magnetism. The setting of the effective plane in the feature unit 059IW is realized by the circuit configuration (hardware specification) of the setting board 136IW300, but the setting of the effective plane is also realized by the setting board 136IW300 or the mechanical switch provided in the magnetic detector. It is possible to adopt various forms such as performing by switching (hard specification), performing by program processing of the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100, or the like (software specification).

FIG. 9-2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 together with the setting board 136IW300 and the main board 11. Although only the configuration of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 is shown in FIG. 9-2, the configuration of the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is the same as that of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, so that the illustration is omitted. ing. Hereinafter, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are collectively referred to simply as a magnetic detector.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, in the feature unit 059IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 includes a magnetic detector 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. The control circuit 136IW120 includes an AD converter 136IW121 and a control unit 136IW122. The AD converter 136IW121 converts the detection voltage, which is an analog signal output by the magnetic detector 136IW110, into a digital signal. Further, the control circuit 136IW120 can execute the averaging process, the reference value setting process, the effective surface setting process, and the comparison process. For the control circuit 136IW120, a microcontroller that performs a control operation according to a program can be used. When a microcontroller is used as the control circuit 136IW120, each of the above-mentioned processes is realized by a program.

The magnetic detector 136IW110 detects a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to an amorphous wire arranged along three axes (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) orthogonal to each other, and is based on the amount of each change. The configuration is such that the detection voltage is output, and the control circuit 136IW120 has a function of outputting a channel signal to the magnetic detection element 136IW110. Which of the x-axis detection element (x-axis sensor), y-axis detection element (y-axis sensor), and z-axis detection element (z-axis sensor) the channel signal outputs the detection voltage from? It is a signal for selecting.

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

As shown in FIG. 9-2, in the feature unit 059IW, the setting board 136IW300 is supplied from the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1 when the magnetic detector CLRT signal is input from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The power supply voltage is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the supplied power supply voltage, and each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic) is supplied. It has a function of outputting a selection signal Sa to select an effective detection direction corresponding to the detector 136IW101). In other words, the setting board 136IW300 has each magnetic detector if the magnetic detector CLRT signal is not input from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started. The power supply voltage is not supplied to the computer, and the selection signal Sa is not output.

The setting board 136IW300 is sent to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). It is configured with a transistor that switches the power supply voltage supply from the off state to the on state. Further, the setting board 136IW300 sets the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). It is configured to have a circuit that converts and outputs a selection signal Sa according to the setting of the device 136IW101). Although the capacity of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 is limited on the main board 11, the feature unit 059IW sets various settings of each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) on the board 136IW300. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100.

Since the feature unit 059IW is configured to supply power to a plurality of magnetic detectors based on the input of one magnetic detector CLRT signal, it is possible to suppress an increase in parts and play a game. The processing load on the control microcomputer 100 and the like can be reduced. Not limited to the configuration example shown in this feature unit 059IW, in order to individually control the power supply of a plurality of magnetic detectors, a plurality of transistors capable of switching the power supply voltage supply between the on state and the off state are provided. It may be. In this case, the magnetic detector CLRT signal may be individually input to each transistor, or when one magnetic detector CLRT signal is input, the supply of the power supply voltage to the corresponding magnetic detector is turned off by each transistor. It may be configured to switch from the state to the on state.

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

Further, in this feature unit 059IW, the magnetic detector CLRT signal is output by the program processing (software specification) of the game control microcomputer 100, and each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) is output. The supply of the power supply voltage to) can be switched from the off state to the on state, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 (details will be described later) of the feature unit 059IW is input to the main board 11, but this is branched and input to the setting board 136IW300 as well. Then, when both the door opening sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 are in the off state, the power supply voltage is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) on the setting board 136IW300. The circuit configuration (hardware specification) to be turned on may be used. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100.

In this feature unit 059IW, the setting board 136IW300 controls the power supply to each magnetic detector, but other parts (for example, solenoids 81 and 82, a motor for driving the movable body 32, various switches, etc. Specifically, the configuration may be such that the solenoid (34V), the motor (12V, 15V, 18V, 20V), the switch (12V), etc. are controlled together with the power supply. That is, the setting board 136IW300 that controls the power supply does not have to be dedicated to the magnetic detector. In this feature unit 059IW, the voltage supplied to the magnetic detector is divided by control parts such as transistors of the setting board 136IW300, but the voltage supplied to the magnetic detector is different from other parts (for example, solenoids 81 and 82 and movable. It is the same as the voltage supplied to the motor (such as a motor for driving the body 32).

In this feature unit 059IW, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by the route of the main board 11 → the relay board having a function of controlling the power supply (in this example, the setting board 136IW300) → the magnetic detector. However, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by the route of main board 11 → power supply board having a function of controlling power supply → main board 11 (or relay board) → magnetic detector, not limited to such a configuration. It may be configured to be. Specifically, in the power supply board, after the AC power supply (AC24V) is changed to the DC voltage (DC34V), the power supply for the magnetic detector may be directly created, and at that time, the main board 11 is transferred to the power supply board. On the other hand, a control signal may be output. That is, when a control signal is input from the main board 11 to the power supply board, the power supply for the magnetic detector created on the power supply board may be supplied to the magnetic detector. Further, when controlling the generation of a dedicated voltage on the power supply board from the main board 11, not only the magnetic detector, but also various switches for detecting the game ball and a vibration sensor for detecting the vibration of the game machine. , The power supply to the solenoid, the motor, etc. may be controlled. In this case, power is supplied to the target component when it is desired to control the operation in terms of the progress and control of the game.

FIG. 9-3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the magnetic detector, and FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the function of the input / output unit (input / output terminal) terminal of the magnetic detector. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 of the feature unit 059IW is a device including a magnetic detector 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-3, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 stabilizes the magnetic detector 136IW110, the control circuit 136IW120, and the + 12V voltage input from the outside and supplies the magnetic detector 136IW110 and the control circuit 136IW120. The regulator 136IW183 is configured, a buffer circuit 136IW186 that inputs a selection signal Sa (input from SELECT) and outputs it to a control circuit 136IW120, and an output transistor 136IW184 that outputs an error signal.

In this feature unit 059IW, there are Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]) and Low (for example, 0 [V] GND) as the selection signal Sa, and Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]] is connected to the SELECT terminal. ) Selection signal Sa is configured to supply the same power as the controlled power supply to the 12V terminal. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the wiring from becoming complicated. Not limited to the configuration example of the feature unit 059IW, a dedicated power supply may be provided for each. With such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the effect of improving the detection accuracy of the magnetic detector and the effect of suppressing the occurrence of malfunction.

In this feature unit 059IW, the software of the microcontroller that realizes the control circuit 136IW120 eliminates variations in sensor characteristics and the influence of geomagnetism. Specifically, when the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, the detection voltage is input from the magnetic detection element 136IW110, and the reference value is set based on the input detection voltage. Then, the amount of change (combined magnetic field change amount) from the reference value of the detection voltage from the magnetic detector is calculated for the effective plane, and when the amount of change exceeds the threshold value, a magnet exists in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Judge and output an error signal. By appropriately correcting the set reference value, it may be possible to cope with changes in the environment due to magnetism of electromagnetic parts or the like.

FIG. 9-5 is a block diagram showing a control configuration example of the control unit 136IW122. The control circuit 136IW120 of the feature unit 059IW includes a magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z corresponding to the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, a composite vector calculation unit 136IW233, and a magnetic field detection unit 136IW234. ing. The magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z executes a monitoring process for monitoring the magnetic field change amount (change in the ambient magnetic field) in each axial direction based on the output of the magnetic detection element 136IW110. The composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates the composite magnetic field change amount in the plane composed of the two axes based on the magnetic field change amount in each axial direction. The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 performs a detection process of comparing the combined magnetic field change amount in a certain plane (plane set by the selection signal Sa) with the threshold value and outputting an error signal indicating an invalid magnetic field change when the threshold value is exceeded. Execute. In the feature unit 059IW, the monitoring process and the detection process are executed by the control unit 136IW122 in the magnetic detector in this way. Instead of such a form, any one of the monitoring process and the detection process may be performed by a process other than the magnetic detector. When it is performed by a device other than the magnetic detector, it may be executed by the game control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control microcomputer 100, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

The composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates the composite magnetic field change amount for the set of x-axis and y-axis, y-axis and z-axis, and z-axis and x-axis from the input values of the three magnetic field changes. For example, the combined magnetic field change amount of the x-axis and y-axis pair is calculated as the square root of the sum of the square of the magnetic field change amount of the x-axis and the square of the magnetic field change amount of the y-axis. That is, it is the amount of change in the combined magnetic field in the xy plane. By performing the same calculation for the other two sets (y-axis and z-axis, z-axis and x-axis), the combined magnetic field change amount in the yz plane and the zx plane is calculated, respectively. The calculated combined magnetic field change amount for each plane (xy plane, yz plane, zx plane) is output to the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234.

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

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

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

As described above, in the feature unit 059IW, the effective plane having the effective detection directions of the two axes is set by the selection signal Sa generated based on the power supply to the setting board 136IW300. The effective plane can be set not only by using the setting board 136IW300 as in the feature unit 059IW, but also by controlling the magnetic detector on the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

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

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

The setting changeover main body portion provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 136IW052 is housed in the board case together with the main board 11, and the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 136IW052 , It is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back surface of the board case so that it can be operated without opening the board case.

Since the board case having the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is impossible to operate the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. Therefore, the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 136IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 136IW051. The setting key 136IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation. Although the feature unit 059IW illustrates a form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

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

When the initial setting is performed, the CPU 103 controls to turn off the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, does not output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS002a).

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 clears, for example, a factory-factory setting flag (for example, this flag is cleared even if the RAM clear processes 1 and 2 and the recovery process described later are executed) indicating that the RAM 102 is still set at the factory default. (Cleared when the setting change process described later is executed) is set so that it is not set, and in step 136IWS006, it is confirmed whether or not this factory default setting flag is set. do it. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, a value indicating that the factory default value is set (for example, "0" or "-") is set as the set value, and the value of the set value is set in step 136IWS006. May be checked to see if is still at the factory default. If the factory default settings are used (step 136IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 136IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. Whether or not it is determined (step 136IWS008). In step 136IWS008, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal. When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 136IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 136IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 136IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 136IWS009; No), that is, if a power failure occurs during the change of the setting value and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS012). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 136IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 1 process (step 136IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the performance display such as the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base Information is not cleared and is retained. Further, in the RAM clear 1 process, the value of the set value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS027.

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

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

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

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

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation process start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner). In this case, the effect control board 12 may be configured to display "maintenance mode" or the like and shift to the maintenance mode by pressing an operation button for effect such as the push button 31B. The "maintenance mode" is, for example, the date and time setting of the real-time clock, the occurrence history of various errors (recording when and what kind of error occurred), and the setting change history (when the set value was changed or after the change). This mode allows you to check the recording of the set value). When the setting key 136IW051 is turned off and the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are completed, the maintenance mode is also terminated.

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step 136IWS019). In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor. Then, while the game machine frame 3 is in the open state and the setting key 136IW051 is on, the set value is displayed on the display monitor. When the setting key 136IW051 is not on (that is, when it is turned off), the setting confirmation process is terminated.

When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 136 IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process end command indicating that the setting confirmation process is completed to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034a.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS016) or when the setting key 136IW051 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. (Step 136IWS022) is performed to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 136IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034b.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 2 process (step 136IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value among the storage areas of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the ratio and the combination ratio are cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared and are retained.

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

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS028). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change processing start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process (step 136IWS029). In the setting change process, the CPU 103 specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor. Next, if the output signal from the setting changeover switch 136IW052 is on, the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor. Further, the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updated and stored with respect to the already stored set value). Then, when the setting key 136IW051 is not on (that is, is turned off), the setting change process is terminated.

When the setting change process is completed, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 136IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS031). Further, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034a.

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

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

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

The feature unit 059IW can output the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, but the processing of step S136IWS002a and step S136IWS034b is executed. , When the gaming machine frame 3 is open (or when the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is performed), at least until the game machine frame 3 is closed (or the setting confirmation process or the setting change). Until the processing is completed), the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not output. That is, at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or until the setting confirmation process or setting change process is completed), the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 determines an illegal magnetic field. No reference value is set for this. With such a configuration, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming machine frame 3 is open (or the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is being performed). It is possible to prevent the reference value for determining the erratic magnetic field from being set, that is, the setting of an inappropriate reference value.

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

The feature unit 059IW is configured so that the gaming machine frame 3 needs to be opened in order to change or confirm the set value, but the setting is made even if the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened. Even when the configuration is such that the value can be changed or confirmed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not output until a predetermined standby period elapses after the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is completed. By setting the setting value, even if the gaming machine frame 3 is opened and closed after the setting value is changed or confirmed, a sufficient period until it is closed is secured as a waiting period, and an inappropriate reference value is set. Can be prevented.

Next, the setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019) will be described. FIG. 9-8 (A) is a flowchart showing a setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019).

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

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

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

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

Next, the setting change process (step 121IWS029) will be described. FIG. 9-8 (B) is a flowchart showing a setting change process (step 121IWS029).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (A), in a general configuration, a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector due to a change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 is erroneously detected as an illegal magnetism, which makes the player uncomfortable. At the same time, there is a risk of increasing the management burden on the administrator. Further, in the case shown in FIG. 9-9 (A), since the reference value is not set appropriately, it is not limited to the timing when the magnetic field around the magnetic detector changes due to the change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3, and is incorrect. There is also a risk of erroneously detecting something that is not magnetic as illegal magnetism. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism that is originally desired to be detected cannot be detected.

On the other hand, in the example of the configuration of the feature unit 059IW shown in FIG. 9-9 (B), when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (T1), the set value is changed and confirmed, the error is cleared, and the game When the gaming machine frame 3 is opened for a restart operation or the like, the magnetic detector CLRT signal is not output from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the setting board 136IW300. Therefore, the power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and the reference value for determining the irregular magnetic field is not set. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B), when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (T2), after a predetermined waiting period (T2 to T3) has elapsed, the main substrate 11 (game control micro) is used. The computer 100) outputs the magnetic detector CLRT signal to the setting board 136IW300. Then, the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, in the magnetic detector, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field is set. In this case, since the state of the gaming machine frame 3 does not change after the reference value is set, erroneous detection can be suppressed.

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

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

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

By executing the processes of step 059IWS001 and step 059IWS002 to step 059IWS004, when the effect control board 12 receives an effect control command that specifies that the game machine frame 3 is in the closed state, it is used for the game machine. It can be specified that the frame 3 has changed from the open state to the closed state. Further, by executing the processes of step 059IWS001 and step 059IWS005 to step 059IWS007, when the effect control board 12 receives an effect control command that specifies that the game machine frame 3 is in the open state, the game is played. It can be specified that the machine frame 3 has changed from the closed state to the open state.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-10, the effect control command for specifying the state of the game machine frame 3 is configured to be transmitted when the state of the game machine frame 3 changes. For example, it may be transmitted every predetermined period, or it may be transmitted every time a predetermined event such as a start winning prize or a ball running out occurs.

Next, the command processing at power-on will be described. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the feature unit 059IW executes a power-on command process instead of the initial operation control process (step S72). By executing the command process at power-on, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed.

FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart showing an example of command processing at power-on. In the power-on command process, the effect control CPU 120 acquires the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 with the start of power supply as a receive command, and determines the content thereof. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the content for notifying the RAM clear (initialization) (step 72AKS001).

If it is not a command that notifies RAM clear (initialization) (step 72AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is a command that specifies recovery from a power failure (step 72AKS002). If it is not a command that specifies recovery from a power failure (step 72AKS002; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is a setting change processing start command (step 72AKS003). If it is not the setting change processing start command (step 72AKS003; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the setting confirmation processing start command (step 72AKS004). If it is not the setting confirmation process start command (step 72AKS004; No), the process returns to step 72AKS001, and steps 72AKS001 to AKS024 are repeatedly executed and waited until the reception command is acquired. If the reception command cannot be acquired and a predetermined error determination time has elapsed, it may be notified that an error of the reception command has occurred.

If it is determined in step 72AKS003 that the reception command is the setting change processing start command (step 72AKS003; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 72AKS005). In the game stop state start processing, the progress of the effect control accompanying the progress of the game is stopped in response to the game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. In the game stop state start processing executed in step 72AKS005, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, commands other than the setting change processing end command are set to invalidate reception. It should be. As a result, it is sufficient to regulate so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When the setting change processing start command is received, various effects associated with the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting change state and not in the game stop state are executed. There is a limit as a range or limit that is not allowed.

After executing the game stop state start processing in step 72AKS005, control is performed to start the setting change notification (step 72AKS006). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the setting change notification screen based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the setting change notification, and outputs the setting change notification voice from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, control should be performed. After the control of the setting change notification is started in this way, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change (step 72AKS008). In step 72AKS008, when the command received from the main board 11 is the setting change processing end command, it may be determined that the setting change is completed. If the setting change processing end command is not received and the setting change is not completed (step 72AKS008; No), step 72AKS008 is repeatedly executed and waits.

When it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is completed (step 72AKS008; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step 72AKS009). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting change notification screen in the image display device 5 and end the output of the setting change notification voice by the speakers 8L and 8R. After the control of the setting change notification is completed in this way, the processing at the end of the game stop state is executed (step 72AKS010). In the process at the end of the game stop state, a setting may be made to enable command reception from the main board 11, which has been invalidated. As a result, the regulation may be lifted so that various effects as the game progresses, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

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

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

If it is determined in step 72AKS004 that the reception command is the setting confirmation processing start command (step 72AKS004; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 72AKS015). In the game stop state start processing executed in step 72AKS015, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, commands other than the setting confirmation processing end command are set to invalidate reception. It should be. As a result, it is sufficient to regulate so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When the setting confirmation processing start command is received, various effects associated with the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting confirmation state and not in the game stop state are executed. There is a limit as a range or limit that is not allowed.

After executing the game stop state start processing in step 72AKS015, control is performed to start the setting confirmation notification (step 72AKS016). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the setting confirmation notification screen based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the setting confirmation notification, and outputs the setting confirmation notification voice from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, control should be performed. After the control of the setting confirmation notification is started in this way, it is determined whether or not to end the setting confirmation (step 72AKS018). In step 72AKS018, when the command received from the main board 11 is the setting confirmation processing end command, it may be determined that the setting confirmation is completed. If the setting confirmation processing end command is not received and the setting confirmation is not completed (step 72AKS018; No), step 72AKS018 is repeatedly executed and waits.

When it is determined in step 72AKS018 that the setting confirmation is completed (step 72AKS018; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step 72AKS019). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting confirmation notification screen in the image display device 5 and end the output of the setting confirmation notification voice by the speakers 8L and 8R. In this way, after the control of the setting confirmation notification is completed, the game stop state end processing is executed (step 72AKS020). As a result, the regulation may be lifted so that various effects as the game progresses, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

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

After that, control for executing recovery notification may be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the recovery notification screen and output the recovery notification voice from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the recovery notification. May be done. Even when it is determined in step 72AKS002 that the reception command is a command for specifying recovery from a power failure (step 72AKS002; Yes), recovery notification may be executed after performing initial operation execution control. .. In these cases, it suffices to notify that the stored contents of the RAM 102 have been restored to the contents at the time of power failure in response to the case where the operation of pressing the clear switch is not detected when the power supply is started by turning on the power. ..

In this feature unit 059IW, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field is set in the magnetic detector after the power of the game machine is turned on. At this time, if the initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed, the reference value is set. Due to changes in the state of the movable body 32 between the time of setting and after the setting (for example, in addition to the change in the position of the movable body 32, the change in the operating state of the motor that operates the movable body and the motor provided in the movable body) There is a risk of changes in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector. Then, the change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector due to the change in the state of the movable body 32 may be erroneously detected as an illegal magnetism, which may make the player uncomfortable and increase the management burden on the administrator. is there. In addition, since the reference value is not set appropriately, there is a risk that something that is not an illegal magnetism will be erroneously detected as an illegal magnetism, regardless of the timing when the magnetic field around the magnetic detector changes due to a change in the state of the movable body 32. There is also. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism that is originally desired to be detected cannot be detected.

Therefore, the feature unit 059IW is configured as in the modification described below so that the period during which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period during which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector do not overlap. It may be. When a plurality of movable bodies are provided, the period during which the initial operation of any of the movable bodies is performed may not overlap with the period for setting the reference value in the magnetic detector.

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

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

In this feature unit 059IW, after the power is turned on, one of the commands of the setting confirmation processing end command, the setting change processing end command, the command for instructing recovery from power failure, and the command for instructing initialization (hereinafter, these commands). Is collectively referred to as a power-on command) from the main board 11, and when the command is received on the effect control board 12 side, the movable body 32 (in the case where a plurality of movable bodies are provided, each movable body) is initially initialized. The operation control is executed (for example, it is realized by executing the power-on command process shown in FIGS. 9-11). Therefore, in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 9-12, after the power-on command is transmitted, the waiting period (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the period in which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed (for example, 20 seconds) is set. The control that does not turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 until elapses, and turns on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal (that is, outputs the magnetic detector CTRL signal) after the standby period elapses. It is configured to do. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the period during which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period for setting the reference value in the magnetic detector from overlapping. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the risk of erroneous detection.

In this feature unit 059IW, the setting confirmation processing end command, the setting change processing end command, the command for instructing recovery from a power failure, and the command for instructing initialization are collectively referred to as a power-on command, and any one of them. When the command of is received on the effect control board 12 side, it is configured to execute the processing peculiar to each command and the control to operate the movable body 32 at the initial stage. In addition to the change processing end command, the command to instruct recovery from power failure, and the command to instruct initialization, an effect control command called a power-on command is provided, and when a power-on command is received on the effect control board 12 side. , The control for initially operating the movable body 32 may be executed.

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 9-13, since the reference value of the magnetic detector is set after the initial operation of the movable body 32 is completed, it is possible to prevent the magnetic detector from setting an inappropriate reference value. , The risk of false detection can be reduced.

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

In the second modification, when the restoration process is completed in step 136IWS020, it is confirmed whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 136IWS021a), and if the output signal is not on, the CPU 103 uses the setting board. Control is performed to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the 136IW300 (that is, to output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS021b). After that, the setting confirmation process end command is transmitted (step S136IWS021c).

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

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

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

In the modification 2 shown in FIG. 9-14, the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on (that is, magnetic detection) after the setting change processing and the setting confirmation processing are completed and the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. It is configured to perform control (outputting the device CTRL signal) and then send a power-on command. In the configuration of the second modification, as shown in FIG. 9-15 described later, the power-on command is the period from the time when the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on until the reference value is set in the magnetic detector. It is shorter than the period from the time of transmission until the initial operation of the movable body 32 (each movable body if a plurality of the movable bodies 32 are provided) is started. Therefore, after the reference value is set in the magnetic detector, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started, and the period in which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period in which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector overlap. It can be prevented from becoming. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the risk of erroneous detection.

In the second modification shown in FIG. 9-14, the power-on command is transmitted immediately after the control to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal (that is, to output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) is performed. Although it is configured, for example, the movable body is configured to send a power-on command after a predetermined standby period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, and after the reference value is surely set in the magnetic detector. The initial operation of 32 may be started.

Further, when the game machine is provided with a plurality of door bodies (for example, a game machine frame 3 or a glass door frame 3a) (for example, when a door opening sensor corresponding to each door body is provided), Even if all the door bodies are in the closed state (for example, when all the door opening sensors detect that the corresponding door bodies are in the closed state), the magnetic detector is made to detect the reference value. Good.

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 9-15, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started after the reference value of the magnetic detector is set, so that it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector. This makes it possible to reduce the risk of false detection.

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

In the third modification, after the setting confirmation processing end command is transmitted in step 136IWS021, the setting change processing end command is transmitted in step 136IWS032, the command for instructing the recovery from the power failure is transmitted in step 136IWS023, or the step. After sending the command to instruct initialization in 136IWS033, it is confirmed whether the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is on (step 136IWS034c), and if it is not on (that is, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state). (B), the CPU 103 controls to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, to output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS034d). When the game machine is provided with a plurality of door bodies (for example, a game machine frame 3 or a glass door frame 3a) (for example, when a door opening sensor corresponding to each door body is provided), Even if all the door bodies are in the closed state (for example, when all the door opening sensors detect that the corresponding door bodies are in the closed state), the magnetic detector is made to detect the reference value. Good.

Further, in the modification 3, in the power-on command process shown in FIG. 9-11, whether or not a command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state is received before step S72AKS013 and step S72AKS023. It is configured to perform initial operation execution control when it is confirmed and received. That is, based on the reception of both the power-on command and the command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state, the initial stage of the movable body 32 (each movable body if a plurality of them are provided) is received. It is configured to perform the action.

In the modification 3 shown in FIG. 9-16, when the setting change processing and the setting confirmation processing are completed, a power-on command is transmitted, and after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on. It is configured to control (that is, output the magnetic detector CTRL signal). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-10, when the game machine frame 3 is in the closed state, a command for designating that the game machine frame 3 is in the closed state is transmitted. Then, on the effect control board 12 side, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is executed based on receiving both the power-on command and the command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state. It is configured. In the configuration of the modified example 3, as shown in FIG. 9-17 described later, the period from the time when the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal is turned on to the time when the reference value is set in the magnetic detector is the power-on. It is shorter than the period from the time when the command and the command specifying that the gaming machine frame 3 is closed to the start of the initial operation of the movable body 32 are transmitted. Therefore, after the reference value is set in the magnetic detector, the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started, and the period in which the initial operation of the movable body 32 is performed and the period in which the reference value is set in the magnetic detector overlap. It can be prevented from becoming. That is, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector, and it is possible to reduce the risk of erroneous detection.

FIG. 9-17 is a time chart showing the relationship between the reference value setting timing of the magnetic detector and the initial operation timing of the movable body in the modified example 3.

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

In the example shown in FIG. 9-17, since the initial operation of the movable body 32 is started after the reference value of the magnetic detector is set, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set in the magnetic detector. This makes it possible to reduce the risk of false detection.

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

As described above, the feature unit 059IW includes the first invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation, and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that operations such as changing a set value can be performed with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-279247 discloses a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other, and detects based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a magnetic sensor having a configuration for outputting a voltage is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a game machine, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is conceivable to apply it to a game machine. However, when simply applied, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, the change in the state of the front frame) in order to perform operations such as changing the set value affects the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor. , False detection may occur. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value "1" to setting value "3") (for example, a portion that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100). When,
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value.
A reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set when the power is turned on, and an illegal magnetic field change is detected based on the reference value. With a magnetic detector (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101),
Based on the detection of an illegal magnetic field change by the magnetic detector, a notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetism in the main side error processing in step S22. When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state corresponding to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, high level), it is for notifying that an abnormality has been detected. Executes anomaly notification processing)
If the set value is changed when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set at least until the change of the set value is completed (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the setting change process is performed. When executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7) at least until the setting change process is completed, and the setting board 136IW300 is until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see Fig. 9-2).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection and preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

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

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

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention,
A plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) are provided.
The power supply control means supplies power to the plurality of magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the first magnetic detector 136IW300. 2 Start supplying power to the magnetic detector 136IW101. See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the increase of parts and reduce the processing load.

Further, the feature unit 059IW includes the second invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation, and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that operations such as changing a set value can be performed with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-279247 discloses a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other, and detects based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a magnetic sensor having a configuration for outputting a voltage is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a game machine, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is conceivable to apply it to a game machine. However, when simply applied, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, the change in the state of the front frame) in order to perform operations such as changing the set value affects the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor. , False detection may occur. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value "1" to setting value "3") (for example, a portion that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100). When,
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value.
A reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set when the power is turned on, and an illegal magnetic field change is detected based on the reference value. With a magnetic detector (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101),
Based on the detection of an illegal magnetic field change by the magnetic detector, a notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetism in the main side error processing in step S22. When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state corresponding to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, high level), it is for notifying that an abnormality has been detected. Executes the abnormality notification process),
It is equipped with an opening / closing body (for example, a game machine frame 3) that can be opened / closed.
When the opening / closing body is opened when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until at least the opening / closing body is closed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has a gaming machine frame 3). When is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started until the output is output, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see FIG. 9-2).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection and preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

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

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

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention,
A plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101) are provided.
The power supply control means supplies power to the plurality of magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the first magnetic detector 136IW300. 2 Start supplying power to the magnetic detector 136IW101. See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the increase of parts and reduce the processing load.

In addition, the feature unit 059IW includes the following third invention. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine is configured to be able to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation, and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that operations such as changing a set value can be performed with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-279247 discloses a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other, and detects based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a magnetic sensor having a configuration for outputting a voltage is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a gaming machine, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is conceivable to apply it to a game machine or a pachinko game machine that operates a movable body. However, when simply applied, the front frame is opened and closed (that is, the state of the front frame is changed) and the state of the movable body is changed (for example, the position of the movable body) in order to perform an operation such as changing a set value. In addition to the change, the change in the operating state of the motor that operates the movable body or the motor provided in the movable body) affects the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor, and there is a possibility that erroneous detection may occur. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1-1 of the third invention to solve the problem,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a drive source.
A first control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) and
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. Then, a magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means, and
It is provided with a second control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means to operate the movable body.
The second control means is specific information that can identify that the power output from the first control means has been turned on (for example, a setting confirmation process end command, a setting change process end command, and a command for instructing recovery from a power failure). , A power-on command such as a command for instructing initialization) to perform the initial operation of the movable body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023. See FIG. 9-11).
The first control means outputs specific information to the second control means after the power is turned on, and does not cause the magnet sensor to detect the reference value until at least the initial operation of the movable body by the second control means is completed (for example, CPU103). Is the part that executes the processing of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033 and steps 136IWS034a to 136IWS034b. See FIGS. 9-12 and 9-13).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 1-2 of the third invention,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a drive source.
A first control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) and
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. Then, a magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means, and
A second control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means to operate the movable body.
It is equipped with a door body (for example, a game machine frame 3) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state.
When the door body is closed, the first control means gives the second control means specific information (for example, a setting confirmation process end command, a setting change process end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power failure, and initialization. Is output, and the magnet sensor detects a reference value (for example, the CPU 103 processes any of steps 136IWS021a to S021c, 136IWS023a to S023b, 136IWS032a to S032c, and 136IWS033a to S033b). (See Figures 9-14 and 9-15),
The second control means performs the initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information output from the first control means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 72AKS014 and 72AKS023. FIGS. 9-11 and 9). -14, see Fig. 9-15)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 1-3 of the third invention,
A game machine that operates a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) by a drive source.
A first control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) and
The operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204), and the change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range. Then, a magnet sensor (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101) that notifies the first control means, and
A second control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means to operate the movable body.
It is equipped with a door body (for example, a game machine frame 3) that can be changed between a closed state and an open state.
The first control means is
Specific information is sent to the second control means after the power is turned on (for example, a power-on command such as a setting confirmation processing end command, a setting change processing end command, a command for instructing recovery from a power failure, or a command for instructing initialization). (For example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes any of steps 136IWS021, 136IWS023, 136IWS032, and 136IWS033; see FIG. 9-16).
When the door body is in the closed state, predetermined information (for example, a command for designating that the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state) is output to the second control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step 059IWS003). (See FIG. 9-10), and having the magnet sensor detect a reference value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps 136IWS034c to 136IWS034d. See FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17).
The second control means performs the initial operation of the movable body based on the specific information and predetermined information output from the first control means (see, for example, FIG. 9-17).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, the possibility of erroneous detection can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention,
Equipped with multiple movable bodies,
It is stated that the period during which any of the initial operations of the plurality of movable bodies is performed may not overlap with the period during which the magnet sensor detects the reference value. According to such a configuration, there is a risk of erroneous detection. Can be reduced.

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

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

The configuration shown by the feature unit 059IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by other feature units such as the feature unit 31AK to configure the game machine.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that operates a movable body by a drive source.
First control means and
A magnet sensor whose operation is controlled by the first control means to detect a reference value and notify the first control means when a change in the magnetic field from the reference value is out of the reference range.
It is provided with a second control means that controls the operation of the drive source based on the information output from the first control means and operates the movable body.
The second control means performs an initial operation of the movable body based on specific information that can identify that the power output from the first control means has been turned on.
The first control means outputs the specific information to the second control means after the power is turned on, and the reference value is sent to the magnet sensor until at least the initial operation of the movable body by the second control means is completed. A game machine characterized by not detecting.

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