JP2023054236A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a notification function can be accomplished.

SOLUTION: In a notification device such as a speaker and a presentation display device, based on establishment of a special condition, an exchange notification regarding exchange of game balls possessed by a player can be performed. The special condition can be established when a big win game is to be finished. Further, when a condition to perform the exchange notification and a condition to perform a specific error notification (full-capacity error notification) are established at the same time, the specific error notification (full-capacity error notification) is to be performed preferentially.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko game machines and slot machines are equipped with a notification function of notifying information corresponding to a condition that has been established based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is equipped with a notification function for notifying the jackpot game, such as notification of the number of rounds of the jackpot game and notification of the number of game balls that have entered the jackpot during the jackpot game. .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-65809

The notification function is an effective function for informing players, game hall employees, etc. of the state of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is considered that the value of the game machine can be further increased by further enhancing the notification function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with enhanced notification functions.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes notifying means capable of notifying predetermined information, notifying control means for controlling the notifying means, giving means for giving a jackpot game, and error detecting means for detecting the occurrence of an error. and, it is possible to execute discharge notification regarding discharge of a storage medium capable of storing information regarding rental of game media, said discharge notification being executed on the condition that a special condition is satisfied, said special condition being: It is a condition that can be satisfied when the jackpot game ends, the error includes a specific error and a special error, and the notifying means is capable of executing detection of the occurrence of the specific error. A specific error notification can be executed as a condition, and a special error notification can be executed with the detection of the occurrence of the special error as a condition for execution, the condition for executing the discharge notification, and the execution of the specific error notification. and are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is preferentially executed, and when the condition for executing the discharge notification and the condition for executing the special error notification are satisfied at the same time, The gist is that the discharge notification and the special error notification can be executed at the same time by displaying both information in different display areas in the notification means. This is the gist of it.

A game machine that solves the above problems includes notifying means capable of notifying predetermined information, notifying control means for controlling the notifying means, giving means for giving a jackpot game, and error detecting means for detecting the occurrence of an error. and an output control means capable of executing control for outputting an external signal, and capable of executing a specific notification and a special notification that can be executed after the specific notification, wherein the specific notification is the a notification that the game cannot be continued after the end of the jackpot game, the special notification is a notification that the game cannot be continued, the error includes a specific error and a special error, and the notification means can execute the specific error notification with detection of the occurrence of the specific error as an execution condition, and can execute the special error notification with the detection of the occurrence of the special error as an execution condition, When the condition for execution of the special notification and the condition for execution of the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is preferentially executed, and the condition for execution of the special notification and the condition for execution of the special error The gist of the present invention is that the special notification is preferentially executed when the conditions for execution of notification and and are satisfied at the same time, and a specific signal can be output when the special notification is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the notification function.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of the kind of big-hit design. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a business form. Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the transition of a lucky number state. Explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a set business form and a transition of a display suggesting the business form. The flowchart which shows the specific example of a jackpot game end process. 6 is a flowchart showing a specific example of continuous villa end processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the alerting|reporting aspect of replacement alerting|reporting. Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the alerting|reporting aspect of advance alerting|reporting. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a right-handed error notification, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a full error notification, and (c) is a magnetic error notification. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example. Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the priority of alerting|reporting. 4 is a flowchart showing a specific example of notification processing; (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of replacement notification when a one-time replacement system is set as a business form. 4(a) to 4(c) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of exchange notification in the case where the consecutive house exchange system is set as a form of business. 4 is a timing chart showing a specific example of an output mode of an exchange signal when a one-time exchange system is set as a business form; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notification mode of replacement notification set in the second embodiment and a display suggesting the notification mode; (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of replacement notification in the second embodiment. The perspective view of the pachinko game machine in 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a business form set in the third embodiment and a transition of a display suggesting the business form; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the electrical configuration of the external terminal board in the third embodiment; The flowchart which shows the specific example of the jackpot game end process in 3rd Embodiment. 13 is a flow chart showing a specific example of continuous villa end processing according to the third embodiment. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of notification modes of replacement notification in the fourth embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17. FIG. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine, and a card unit CU provided side by side with the pachinko gaming machine 10 in an island facility of a game hall.
The card unit CU is provided with an insertion/return opening CUa for inserting a prepaid card as a storage medium. Further, in the card unit CU, when returning the prepaid card, the prepaid card is returned from the insertion/return opening CUa. The prepaid card stores, for example, the card balance used for lending game balls, which is an example of game media, and the number of game balls possessed by the player.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. In the game area YBa, game balls shot by the player operating a shooting handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 are guided downward. A performance display device 11 having an image display section GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a pattern variation game using effect patterns (decoration patterns). In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La that performs a light emitting effect. The decorative lamps La are arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) that constitutes the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an upper tray Z1 and a lower tray Z2 as ball trays for storing game balls on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. The upper tray Z1 and the lower tray Z2 are storage trays for storing game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The game balls stored in the upper tray Z1 are shot to the game area YBa by operating the shooting handle HD. The game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 are guided to the lower tray Z2 through a guide passage (not shown). The game balls stored in the lower tray Z2 are discharged to the outside of the machine by operating the ball removal switch TS. Generally, the game balls stored in the lower tray Z2 are discharged to a cash box prepared by the game hall, a counter provided in the card unit CU, or the like by operating the ball removal switch TS.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a ball lending switch RS that can be operated by the player on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. In this embodiment, for example, when a prepaid card is inserted from the insertion/return port CUa and the ball lending switch RS is operated in a state in which game balls can be borrowed, game balls are borrowed and paid out. be. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a return switch ES that can be operated by the player on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. In this embodiment, for example, the prepaid card stores the card balance or the number of balls won, and when the return switch ES is operated in a state in which the prepaid card can be returned, the prepaid card is returned and inserted. The prepaid card is ejected from the return port CUa.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area YBa of the game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁

The first starting port 12 is a prize winning port in which the condition for starting the symbol variation game can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which a prize ball payout condition is established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can enter. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and the game ball entered into the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (a starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a prize winning port in which the condition for starting the symbol variation game can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the prize ball payout condition is established by entering the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is positioned to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the predetermined condition (winning of the normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered by establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol). The second starting port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) is connected to the second starting port 13 to guide the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB. Detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The big winning opening 14 is a winning opening in which the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 14 is located at the lower right side of the effect display device 11 . The big winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the big winning opening 14 can enter a game ball or is opened so as to easily enter a game ball when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is established. The big winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3 is the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14. As shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided, and the game ball that has entered the big prize prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an operation gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is open so that game balls can be entered at all times. The gate opening 18a is provided with a means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that enter and pass through. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entrance where the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbols is established by the entrance of the game ball. The second starting port 13 is opened from the closed state after winning the winning lottery of the normal symbols performed by entering the game ball into the operation gate 18, and the winning symbols of the normal symbols are derived in the normal symbol variation game. Move to state.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to separate the game balls into the left region and the right region, and the first start port 12 and the second start port 13. , the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 or the operation gate 18.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the shooting intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right area, the second start opening 13, the big winning opening. 14 or actuating gate 18. In addition, since it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, the shooting intensity is adjusted to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity.

On the other hand, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left area, and there is a possibility of entering the first start hole 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the strength to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a game ball passage is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start hole 12 when hitting to the right. The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first start hole 12 when the ball is hit to the right, or the ball may enter the first start hole 12 more than when the ball is hit to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of hitting the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. A game ball shot by operating a shooting handle HD in the pachinko game machine 10 is guided by a hitting passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and a reversing prevention positioned at the most downstream side of the hitting passage 19.例文帳に追加It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. For this reason, the "left area" is also an area close to the driving passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the driving passage 19. Then, the game ball flowing down and guided in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down the right area passes through the right side of the performance display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 .

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, reservation display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are positioned on a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on the decorative members arranged in the game area of the game board YB, the corner decorative members of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b perform a symbol variation game using special symbols, and in the symbol variation game special symbols are derived according to the lottery result of the big win lottery. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for performing a symbol variation game with a first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for performing a symbol variation game with a second special symbol. When a game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the condition for starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is established. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the condition for starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big win lottery is performed when the starting condition is established, and the probability of winning the big win lottery is the same probability. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol.

When the starting condition is established, a special symbol variation game is performed in the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b to derive the lottery result of the big win lottery, and the symbol variation game is derived. A symbol variation game for deriving a result according to the special symbol is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices having light emitters. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include big winning symbols derived when winning the big winning lottery and lost symbols derived when not winning the big winning lottery. In this embodiment, after winning the jackpot lottery and deriving the jackpot symbols in the special symbol variation game, a jackpot game, which will be described later, is generated. In the following description, the symbol variation game of special symbols from which the jackpot symbols are derived may be referred to as the special symbol variation game of big hits, and the symbol variation game of special symbols from which the losing symbols are derived may be referred to as the special symbol variation game of loss. be.

The pending display device 24a is a display device for displaying the number of symbol variation games (starting pending number) of the first special symbols whose execution is pending, and the pending display device 24b is a display device for displaying the second special symbols whose execution is pending. A display device for displaying the number of symbol variation games (the number of start pending games). The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a guide passage (not shown) that guides the effective balls used in the game to the outside of the machine (equipment where the game machine is installed), and the guide passage detects game balls passing through the guide passage. A means (out ball sensor (switch) HS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

In this specification, the effective ball is a game ball used in a game in the pachinko game machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle HD and reaches the game area YBa of the game board YB. is. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the shooting handle HD is continuously operated, game balls are shot at a predetermined interval (100 balls are shot per minute), and among the shot game balls, the shooting passage 19 guides the game balls. A game ball that has passed through the anti-return valve 20 corresponds to a valid ball. On the other hand, among the game balls that have been hit, the game balls that have returned or flowed back through the hitting passage 19 without passing through the anti-return valve 20 (so-called return balls) are discharged through an unillustrated discharge passage that communicates with the middle of the hitting passage 19. Since the game ball is discharged to the lower tray Z2 and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that has not been used in the game and does not become a valid ball. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment detects all effective balls generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by a single out-ball sensor HS.

A game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter any of the winning holes on the game board YB, or may enter the out hole 21 without entering any of the winning holes. It may also hit the ball. A valid ball that has entered one of the winning holes is guided from the ball passage connected to the winning hole into which the ball entered to the guide passage, is guided out of the machine through the guide passage, and is discharged out of the machine. be done. A game ball entered into the out port 21 is guided from the ball passage connected to the out port 21 to a guide passage, guided out of the machine through the guide passage, and discharged out of the machine.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a full sensor MS for detecting that the lower tray Z2 is full. The full sensor MS is disposed in a guide passage (not shown) that guides game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 to the lower tray Z2. In this embodiment, when the full sensor MS detects that the lower tray Z2 is full, the conditions for generating a full error are established.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a magnetic sensor JS for detecting magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JS is arranged on the back side of the game board YB, near the first starting hole 12, the second starting hole 13 and the big prize winning hole . In this embodiment, when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JS, the condition for generating a magnetic error is established.

Various boards including a main control board 30, a sub-control board 40, and an external terminal board 50 are mounted on the pachinko game machine 10, as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing control programs for the main control CPU 30a, etc., and capable of writing and reading necessary data. It has a main control RAM 30c and a random number generating circuit 30d for generating hardware random numbers.

The main control board 30 also has a RAM clear switch 31, which is an operation means configured to allow an operation for instructing initialization of various information backed up by the backup function. The backup function keeps various information related to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (backup), and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. In this embodiment, various information stored in the main control RAM 30c is backed up by the backup function. The RAM clear switch 31 is configured to be turned on when pressed, and turned off when not pressed. The main control CPU 30a can receive an operation signal that is transmitted when the RAM clear switch 31 is turned on (pressed). The operation of the RAM clear switch 31 is, for example, a human operation by an employee or manager of the game arcade. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 31 corresponds to initialization operation means.

The main control board 30 also has a setting switch 32 and a display 33 . The setting switch 32 and the display 33 are used when setting the business form, which will be described later. The setting switch 32 is configured to be turned on when it is pushed, and turned off when it is not pushed. The main control CPU 30a can receive an operation signal that is transmitted when the setting switch 32 is turned on (pressed). The operation of the setting switch 32 is, for example, a human operation by an employee or manager of the game arcade. In this embodiment, the setting switch 32 corresponds to operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation. The display 33 is a so-called 7-segment LED in which 7 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in the shape of [8 (numerical value)] as a whole to form 7 segments (parts).

The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from the starting sensors SE1, SE2, the count sensor CS, the gate sensor GS, the out ball sensor HS, the full sensor MS, and the magnetic sensor JS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reserved display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing game-related processing, information specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main variation pattern can specify the variation time (performance time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is fixed and stopped. The main variation patterns can be classified into main variation patterns for big wins and main variation patterns for losses. The big win variation based on the main variation pattern for the big win is an effect performed when the big win lottery is won, and finally the big win pattern is derived in the special symbol pattern variation game. The losing variation based on the main variation pattern for losing is an effect performed when the big winning lottery is not won, and the winning symbols are finally derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. The loss variation includes a variation in which a ready-to-win performance is performed in a pattern variation game of performance symbols and a loss occurs, and a variation in which the ready-to-win performance is not performed in the pattern variation game of performance symbols and results in a loss. In the following description, a change that results in a loss due to the ready-to-win effect being performed may be referred to as a change to lose reach. In addition, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a winning lottery of normal symbols, and the like. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG.

The main control CPU 30a updates various software random number values at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) to store the updated values in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot pattern random number used when determining a jackpot pattern of special symbols, a variation pattern distribution random number used when sorting variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a jackpot random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery and a normal winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 40 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signals) can be transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 40 includes a sub-control CPU 40a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 40b storing control programs for the sub-control CPU 40a, and a sub-controller capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a control RAM 40c.

The sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 performs control according to the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30 based on the control information. For example, when starting a special symbol symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, subordinates control information instructing the start of variation (start of the game). It is transmitted to the control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 40a that has received the control information controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 performs a symbol variation game of effect symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 40a controls lighting/non-lighting of various decoration lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the sound output of the speaker Sp. The effects by these decorative lamps La and speakers Sp are performed in accordance with the pattern variation game of the effect patterns, or are performed in the standby state. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 correspond to an informing device as informing means capable of informing predetermined information. It should be noted that the notification device may be composed of one or more arbitrarily selected from the speaker Sp, the decoration lamp La, and the effect display device 11 . In addition, the production device may be a production movable body that executes a movable production or a production vibrating body that executes a vibration production. It may contain both.

As shown in FIG. 3, the external terminal board 50 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The external terminal board has a predetermined number of output terminals for outputting external signals instructed by the main control CPU 30a to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, the external terminal board 50 has an output terminal 50a. By connecting the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 to the input terminal of the external device, an external signal is output to the outside of the machine. For example, external devices include hall computer HC and card unit CU. External signals output in this embodiment will be described later.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability change function is a function that can provide a probability change state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. . The variable probability state is a gaming state advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the non-variable probability state (hereinafter referred to as "non-variable probability state") in which the winning probability of the big win lottery is low. . For example, the variable probability state is provided until the next time the big hit lottery is won.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball-entering rate improvement function is a function that can provide a ball-entering rate improvement state in which the ball-entering rate per unit time to the second starting hole 13 as a predetermined ball-entering hole is improved. The ball-entering rate improved state is a so-called "electric sapo state" or "high base state". In the following description, the state in which the ball-entering rate improved state is not provided may be referred to as a "non-ball-entering rate improved state." The state of non-improvement of the ball entry rate is a so-called "non-electric sapo state" and "low base state".

The ball-entering rate improved state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from among the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared to when the non-entering ball rate is improved. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-entering rate improved state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery longer than in the non-entering rate improved state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the second start port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is increased more than when the non-entrance rate is improved, and the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 longer than in the non-entering rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special symbol symbol variation game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the non-entering rate improved state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbols, the ball-entering rate improvement state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the player wins the next jackpot lottery, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is awarded, until a specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of special pattern variation games are executed. Or it will be granted until the jackpot lottery is won before reaching the specified upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the ball-entering rate improvement state is generated after the jackpot game ends when the jackpot lottery is won, and is an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the non-ball-entering rate improvement state (normal game). Then, the prescribed upper limit number of times of the increased ball-entering rate state can be a termination condition for ending the increasing ball-entering rate state when the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times. Winning a jackpot lottery during the ball-entering-rate improving state can be a condition for terminating the ball-entering-rate improving state by obtaining a lottery result that can serve as a trigger for ending the ball-entering-rate improving state. As described above, in the state where the ball-entering rate is improved, the ball-entering rate to the second starting port 13 is improved as compared to the state where the non-ball-entering rate is improved. Therefore, the state of improving the entry rate is a state in which hitting to the right is recommended. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number of times is the total number of symbol variation games of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

Next, the jackpot game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 14 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a first termination condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second termination condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses. In this way, the big winning opening 14 is opened in the big winning game. Therefore, right-handed hitting is recommended in the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpot games, and the types of jackpot games are defined by jackpot symbols. In this embodiment, a big winning pattern derived at the same determination ratio is determined regardless of whether the big winning lottery of the first special pattern is won or the big winning lottery of the second special pattern is won.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a jackpot pattern ZA, a jackpot pattern ZB, a jackpot pattern ZC, a jackpot pattern ZD, and a jackpot pattern ZE. Each of the jackpot games based on the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE consists of 10 times (10R) round games. Also, each of the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE has a game state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot symbols ZA, ZB and ZC are provided with a variable probability state and an improved ball-entering rate state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given. In addition, the jackpot symbols ZD and ZE are provided with a non-probable variable state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given, and the condition that the symbol variation game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is completed; Until one of the conditions for the next jackpot game to occur until the specified upper limit number of symbol variation games is completed, it is determined that the state of improving the ball entry rate is provided until one of the conditions is satisfied. ing. Also, the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE are associated with information on business forms, which will be described later. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the jackpot patterns ZA, ZB, ZC may be indicated as "specific jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on jackpot patterns ZD, ZE may be indicated as "non-specific jackpot game".

Processing (normal processing) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 for controlling the game will be described below.
First, processing (receiving processing (input processing)) relating to reception of game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the starting sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first starting port 12, the number of starting suspensions of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is Then, when the starting reservation number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the starting reservation number and rewrites it, and displays the starting reservation number after the addition. The reservation display device 24a to control.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second starting port 13, the number of starting suspensions of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than Then, when the starting reservation number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the starting reservation number and rewrites it, and displays the starting reservation number after the addition. The reservation display device 24b to control.

Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of pending starts is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits to the sub control board 40 information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the addition. The sub-control CPU 40a, which has received the information that can specify the number of pending starts, causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of various random numbers triggered by the entry of a game ball when the game ball enters the game ball with less than the upper limit of the start reservation number, and can specify the value of the acquired random number. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can specify the value. In addition, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the entry order of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value (information storage order) and the entry order of the game balls that entered first. (storage order of information) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be identifiable. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot pattern random number and the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. .

In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of normal reservations (the number of normal game) and acquires various random numbers used for normal winning lottery etc. I do. As for the number of normal reservations, the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is defined similarly to the number of starting reservations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal reserved number and rewrites it, and the normal symbol reserved display device (not shown) is displayed so as to display the normal reserved number after addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the input processing when detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to the payout control board is generated and transmitted, and a prize ball designation command (prize designation signal ) to generate and transmit the In the process of transmitting the prize ball designation command, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball enters the winning hole (first starting hole 12, second starting hole 13, big winning hole 14) to be paid out. A winning ball designation command is generated and transmitted according to the winning hole in which the ball is entered each time it is detected.

Next, the process (special figure variation process) relating to the execution of the special symbol symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be described. It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a executes a special figure variation process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the condition for starting the special symbol symbol variation game is established. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being performed, while the special symbol symbol variation game is being performed, Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing when the start condition is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a, when the start condition described above is satisfied, reads the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start suspensions is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the starting reservation number of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the starting reservation number of the first special symbol and determines whether the read starting reservation number is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the first special symbol is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not execute the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol at the same time, and preferentially executes the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. be.

It should be noted that, when both the start reservation number of the first special symbol and the start reservation number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demonstration effect"). process. The demonstration effect is an effect for displaying, for example, the effect display device 11 that the pachinko game machine 10 is in a standby state, and obtaining an effect of attracting customers. In this embodiment, according to the progress of the game, a jackpot game state indicating that the jackpot game is being executed, a variable game state indicating that the special symbol pattern variation game is being performed or is on hold, and a special symbol symbol variation game. , or a waiting state indicating a state in which the game is not being held and a jackpot game is not being executed. That is, the progress states indicating the progress of the game include a standby state, a variable game state, and a jackpot game state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as state control means for controlling the state.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start suspension of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and the suspension display device 24b so as to display the number of start suspension after the subtraction. to control. Further, when the number of pending starts is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits to the sub control board 40 information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
After acquiring the random number information, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the big-hit random number and the big-hit determination value, and performs a big-hit lottery. In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the jackpot lottery time (that is, the time of execution of the special figure fluctuation process) is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state based on information that can specify the game state. , a jackpot lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the determination result.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big-hit random number and the big-hit determination value match, the player wins the big-hit lottery. When winning the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big-hit symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. As described above, the jackpot symbols of the special symbols are associated with the types of jackpots. Therefore, determining the jackpot pattern means determining the type of jackpot.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern from among the main variation patterns for the big win that can be selected when the big win is won based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. . At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern from among selectable main variation patterns based on information that can specify the gaming state.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs loss processing. In the losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern for losing based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for loss, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern from among selectable main variation patterns based on information that can specify the gaming state, as described above.

In addition, when starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, the big win lottery, and the big win process or loss process based on the results of the big win lottery.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 based on the results of the above-described processing as processing related to the execution of the special symbol symbol variation game ( control command). Various types of control information generated in this process are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at predetermined timings by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a symbol variation game with special symbols, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation start command) capable of specifying the start of the symbol variation game as control information. The variation start command also includes information that can identify the variation pattern determined in the above-described jackpot process or loss process. Further, when starting a special symbol symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol command) capable of specifying a special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot pattern of the special pattern corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special pattern command. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can identify the success or failure, and information that can identify the type of the big hit.

In addition, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time determined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a outputs the special symbol symbol as the control information. A variable stop command (variable end information) that can specify that the variable game is to be ended is generated. In addition, when starting the special symbol symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a changes the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. control, and start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a changes the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time determined in the determined main variation pattern has elapsed. Control.

Next, a description will be given of the processing relating to the progress of the big-hit game that is performed by winning the big-hit lottery.
The jackpot game of this embodiment includes an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step like opening→round game→ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (control command) for instructing the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 to control the game effect and opens the big winning opening as processing related to the progress of the big win game. and close it. Various control information generated by the above processing is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission processing performed by the main control CPU 30a. A detailed description will be given below.

When starting the opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of opening. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a closing command as control information when ending one round game due to the establishment of the end condition. do. The open command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of the round game, and the close command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a at the end of the round game.

In this embodiment, the end condition of the round game is that a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10) of balls has been entered, or that the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has reached a predetermined upper limit time. Something has been established. That is, the termination condition of the round game includes an termination condition that is established when the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information when starting the ending after the end of the last round game. The ending command is sent to the sub-control CPU 40a at the start of the ending.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
When the specific jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store a probability variation flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the variable probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a does not store the probability variation flag in the main control RAM 30c when the non-specific jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the non-variable probability state. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases the probability variation flag when the probability variation flag is stored when the big hit game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the non-variable probability state during the jackpot game.

When the specific jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store a winning rate improvement flag. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control to improve the ball entry rate. When the non-specific jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a stores a ball entry rate improvement flag in the main control RAM 30c, and counts the number of symbol variation games executed in the state of the ball entry rate improvement state. The main control CPU 30a clears the ball entry rate improvement flag when the number of executions of the symbol variation game being counted reaches the prescribed upper limit number of times without the jackpot game being started. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control to improve the non-entering rate state upon completion of the specified upper limit number of symbol variation games. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases the entry rate improvement flag when the jackpot game is started and the entry rate improvement flag is stored. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs control to improve the non-entering rate state during the jackpot game.

The main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can specify the game state when the game state is set to a non-variable state and a non-increased ball entry rate state. In addition, when the game state is the variable probability state and the increased ball entry rate state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can specify the game state.

Further, when the game state is the non-variable state and the increased ball entry rate state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can specify the game state. In addition, when managing the granting period of the increased ball entry rate state by the number of fluctuations, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of symbol variation games of the executed special symbols, and the conditions for ending the improved state of ball entry rate are established. An end command (game state information) is generated as a state specifying command capable of specifying the end of the state of increasing ball entry rate.

The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a, for example, when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is changed probability state and ball entry rate improved state, the state 2 designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 40a along with the end of the big hit game. It should be noted that the game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, and is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 40a.

Next, the processing (ordinary pattern variation processing) relating to the execution of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery results of the normal winning lottery will be described.
In the normal pattern variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for starting the normal pattern variation game are established. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not being performed, while the normal symbol variation game is being performed, or It is determined that the start condition is not established when the normal symbol winning game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process when the start condition is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a reads the normal reservation number and determines whether the read normal reservation number is greater than zero when the start condition described above is satisfied. Then, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start a normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting the normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal reserved number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. Therefore, when configured to execute the probability variation control of normal symbols in the state of improving the entrance rate, the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the state of improving the entrance rate or not. Ordinary winning lottery is performed with different winning probability depending on whether the ball rate is improved.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-improved state is set to 0 (normal winning), and the winning probability in the improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (normal winning determination values) that are usually won to the possible values of the normal winning random numbers.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal winning random number value obtained from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal winning determination value. Then, when the value of the normal winning random number coincides with the normal winning determination value, the normal winning lottery is won. When winning the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the normal symbols and determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. The determined winning symbol of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, it performs normal losing processing. In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. This determined out of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery, and the variation time. After the elapse of , the winning pattern of the normal pattern or the lost pattern of the normal pattern is fixed and displayed. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal winning game after the normal symbol variation game ends. In the normal winning game, by opening the second starting port 13 in a predetermined opening pattern, it is controlled so as to take the allowable state for allowing the entry of the game ball.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 will be described based on the effect control program. Upon receiving a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 40a executes various processes according to the control command. And, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a functions as effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

First, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the performance symbol variation process, when receiving the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance symbol symbol variation game based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 40a determines a combination of the big hits by the performance symbols when the special big hit symbols are specified. In addition, when the missing symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 40a determines the combination of the performance symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the performance symbols based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a winning combination including a winning reach formation pattern when a main variation pattern of losing reach variation is designated. Further, when the main variation pattern of the losing variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 40a determines a winning combination that does not include the ready-to-win pattern.

In this embodiment, the pattern variation game of the performance symbols derives a combination of three rows of performance symbols consisting of the left row, the middle row and the right row as the result of the design variation game of the performance symbols. In this embodiment, the identification information that constitutes the combination of performance symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. As a specific example, the identification information in each column is Arabic numerals [1] to [9]. As a result, the combination of the effect pattern is, for example, a combination such as [111] with the same identification information for all rows, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] where the identification information for all rows is not the same. become. In the pattern variation game of the production pattern, the reach is formed by deriving the same production pattern in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (in this embodiment A ready-to-win effect is performed for deriving one row in the middle row). For this reason, the same production pattern derived to a predetermined plurality of rows becomes the ready-to-win formation pattern, and in the combination of the outliers including the ready-to-reach formation pattern, the prescribed plurality of rows have the same production pattern, and the remaining rows have the same production pattern. It becomes a combination that is a production pattern different from the production pattern of the row. In addition, the combinations that do not include the ready-to-win formation pattern are different patterns in a plurality of predetermined rows, and the remaining rows are a combination regardless of matching with the performance patterns in the predetermined plurality of rows. Incidentally, the combination of the jackpot in this embodiment is a combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same performance symbols. In other words, the combination of big hits also includes the ready-to-win pattern. The result of the pattern variation game of the production symbols corresponds to the result of the special symbol variation game. Therefore, when a big win pattern is derived in a pattern variation game of special symbols, a combination in which the identification information of all rows are the same identification information is derived in the pattern variation game of performance symbols, and the big win can be recognized. On the other hand, when a missing symbol is derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a combination is derived in which the identification information of all rows is not the same identification information, and the failure can be recognized.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 40a receives a variation start command, based on the type of main variation pattern that can be specified from the command, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH). Determine sub-variation patterns. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation contents (effect contents) of the symbol variation game of the effect symbols.

The sub-control CPU 40a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the pattern variation game of the effect symbols is displayed with the variation contents specified by the sub-variation pattern. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a ends the pattern variation game of the performance symbols when the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses, and controls the display contents of the image display unit GH so as to derive the combination of the performance symbols. . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the pattern variation game of the production pattern is ended with the reception of the variation stop command as a trigger, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 40a, and the production The symbol variation game may be terminated. In other words, without transmitting the command to stop the variation from the main control board 30, the end of the symbol variation game of the production symbols may be controlled.

Further, in controlling the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 40 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, characters, characters, graphics or symbols (including decoration patterns) are stored in advance. data can be read. Then, the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and causes the image display section GH to display an image.

Next, the sales form setting function will be described. The business form setting function is a function for setting an arbitrary business form from a plurality of business forms. In this embodiment, the business form that can be set defines the timing at which the game balls possessed by the player are exchanged.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, one-time exchange system, consecutive house exchange system, lucky number system (low), and lucky number system (high) can be set as business forms.
The one-time exchange system is a business form in which the game balls owned by the player are exchanged when the jackpot game ends, and the continuous exchange system is a business form in which the game balls owned by the player are exchanged when the consecutive game period ends. It is a form of business that exchanges the game balls that are in the market. Here, the consecutive game period refers to a non-probable variable state and a non-probable variable state and a non-probable variable state and a non-variable state and a This is the period until the game state in which the ball entry rate is improved is ended. Also, in the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high), the lucky number state described later is a non-lucky state, and the game balls owned by the player are exchanged when the consecutive game period ends. It is a business form to do. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of lucky numbers differs between the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high). In the following description, when the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as the lucky number system.

In this embodiment, when the replacement timing corresponding to the set business form comes, the replacement notification regarding the replacement is executed. Specifically, in the one-time exchange system, the condition for starting the exchange notification is established when the jackpot game ends, and in the consecutive-station exchange system, the condition for starting the exchange notification is established when the consecutive-station period ends. In the number system, when the lucky number state is a non-lucky state and the consecutive residence period ends, the conditions for starting the exchange notification are satisfied. Therefore, in the one-time exchange system, the conditions for establishing the conditions for starting the exchange notification include the winning of the big win lottery and the end of the big win game. In addition, in the consecutive house exchange system, winning of a big hit pattern in which a non-specific big win game is awarded and the end of the consecutive house period are included. In addition, the lucky number system includes the winning of a jackpot pattern controlled in a non-lucky state, and the end of the period of successive residences. In this embodiment, the condition for starting replacement notification is established as a special condition. In the one-time exchange system, the winning of the jackpot lottery corresponds to the fulfillment of the exchange conditions; , the winning of the jackpot symbols controlled in a non-lucky state corresponds to establishment of the exchange condition.

Here, the lucky number state will be explained.
In this embodiment, the lucky number status includes a lucky status and a non-lucky status. The lucky number state is a combination of performance symbols derived by the performance display device 11 when the special symbol variation game for big wins is executed, and the kind of lucky number state at the time when the special symbol variation game for big wins is executed. , varies with Combinations of performance symbols derived in the performance display device 11 when a special symbol variation game with a big hit is executed include a normal number, a lucky number and an unlucky number. In this embodiment, the combinations of performance symbols [222] and [666] correspond to normal numbers, and the combinations of performance symbols [111], [333], [555], [777] and [999] are lucky numbers. Correspondingly, the combination of effect symbols [444] and [888] corresponds to the unlucky number.

In this embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect display device 11 when the special symbol variation game of the big win is executed is associated with the big win symbol of the special symbols. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot symbol ZA is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high), regardless of which of the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) is set as the business mode. is derived (shown as lucky number (common) in the figure). In the big hit pattern ZB, when the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form, the lucky number system (low) is set as the business form while the lucky number is derived in the effect display device 11. In this case, the effect display device 11 is associated with the fact that a normal number is derived (shown as lucky number (high) in the drawing). The jackpot symbols ZC and ZD are associated with the fact that a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11 regardless of which of the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. (usually indicated as number in the figure). The jackpot pattern ZE is associated with the fact that an unlucky number is derived in the production display device 11 regardless of which of the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. (indicated as an unlucky number in the figure).

Lucky number state transitions will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in a non-lucky state, when a big win game with an unlucky number is awarded, after the big win game is finished, control is made to the non-lucky state. In addition, in the non-lucky state, when a jackpot game with a normal number is provided, after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled to the non-lucky state. Also, in the non-lucky state, when a big win game with a lucky number is awarded, after the big win game is finished, the lucky state is controlled.

In the lucky state, when a big win game with an unlucky number is awarded, after the big win game is finished, it is controlled to a non-lucky state. Also, in the lucky state, when a big win game with a normal number is awarded, after the big win game is finished, the lucky state is controlled. Also, in the lucky state, when a big win game with a lucky number is awarded, after the big win game is finished, the lucky state is controlled. In this way, when the lucky number system is set as the business mode, the combination of the performance symbols derived by the performance display device 11 when the big winning special symbol variation game is executed, and the big winning special symbol variation game. The lucky number status changes depending on the type of lucky number status at the time when is executed. Depending on whether the lucky number state is a lucky state or a non-lucky state at the end of the consecutive game period, whether or not it is time to exchange the game balls possessed at the end of the consecutive game period is different. It has become. As described above, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of lucky numbers is higher in the lucky number system (high) than in the lucky number system (low) by the winning ratio of the jackpot pattern ZB. there is

Returning to the description of the exchange notification, as shown in FIG. 5, the end condition of the exchange notification is defined for each business form. In other words, the replacement notification ends when the termination condition corresponding to the type of business being set is established as the termination condition. In the one-time replacement system, the end condition of the replacement notification is established when a predetermined time (eg, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the replacement notification, and in the continuous replacement system, a predetermined time (eg, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the replacement notification. It is stipulated that the termination condition of the replacement notification is established when the time elapses. On the other hand, in the lucky number system, it is stipulated that the termination condition of the replacement notification is satisfied by operating the setting switch 32 while the replacement notification is being executed. The replacement notification is realized by a notification function which will be described later.

Next, the processing for setting the business form will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the setting switch 32 turned on and the RAM clear switch 31 turned on, the main control CPU 30a The control RAM 30c is initialized and controlled to a setting change state. That is, the setting change state is controlled on the condition that the setting switch 32 is operated. When the main control RAM 30c is initialized, the business forms backed up in the main control RAM 30c are also initialized. Further, when controlling to the setting change state, the main control CPU 30a transmits to the sub control board 40 information (change command) that can specify control to the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a controls the display 33 so as to suggest the internally set business form during control to the setting change state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display 33 so that the display 33 displays Arabic numerals suggesting the set business form. For example, the display unit 33 displays [1] when the one-time exchange system is set, and displays [2] when the consecutive house exchange system is set, indicating a lucky number system. When (low) is set, [3] is displayed, and when the lucky number system (high) is set, [4] is displayed. It should be noted that the indicator 33 preferably displays [-] when no business form is set.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a, during control to the setting change state, each time the setting switch 32 is operated, changes the internally set business form to no setting→single exchange system→consecutive exchange system→lucky. Number system (low) -> lucky number system (high) -> no setting -> change to loop. Therefore, in the setting change state, every time the setting switch 32 is operated, the display 33 changes in the order [-]→[1]→[2]→[3]→[4]→[-]→... The display switches. In this embodiment, the setting change state is ended by operating the RAM clear switch 31 from the OFF state to the ON state, and control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting command) that can specify the business form set at that time is used. ) is sent to the sub control board 40 . In the setting change state, the main control CPU 30a functions as setting means capable of setting one sales form from a plurality of predetermined sales forms. When the power is turned on while the setting switch 32 is in the off state and the RAM clear switch 31 is turned on, the main control RAM 30c is initialized while the setting change state is entered. do not. On the other hand, if the setting switch 32 and the RAM clear switch 31 are turned off and the power is turned on, the main control RAM 30c is not cleared and the setting change state is not entered. In this case, the business form that was set when the power supply was stopped continues to be set, and a setting command corresponding to the business form is transmitted to the sub control board 40 .

Next, the notification function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a notification function for performing notification regarding the business form and error notification for notifying the occurrence of an error.

First, the notification regarding the form of business will be described.
In this embodiment, the notification regarding the form of business includes notification regarding the replacement of the game balls possessed by the player and notification regarding the replacement timing of the game balls.

A description will be given of the notification process regarding the business form performed by the main control CPU 30a.
The main control CPU 30a executes a process related to the business form at the end of the jackpot game and at the end of the consecutive game period.

First, a description will be given of the processing related to the business form at the end of the jackpot game.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the jackpot game ending process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the one-time exchange system is set as the business form (step S101). When the one-time exchange system is set as the business form (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a sends control information (hereinafter referred to as exchange command) is sent to the sub-control board 40 (step S102). In addition, in the process of step S102, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 an exchange signal that can specify that it is time to exchange the game balls possessed by the player. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as output control means for performing control for outputting specific information to the outside of the machine.

If the one-time exchange system is not set as the business form (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. It is determined whether or not there is (step S103). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form (step S103: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that the consecutive house exchange system is set as the business form. or the business form is not set, and ends the jackpot game end processing. When the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business mode (step S103: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current big win game was a big win game based on the big win pattern ZE. It is determined whether or not (step S104).

If the current jackpot game is not based on the jackpot pattern ZE (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot game this time was based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S105). If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot game this time was a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S106). If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form (step S107).

If the lucky number system (high) is not set as the business form (step S107: NO), if the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 30a , it is determined that the current jackpot game was a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZC or the jackpot pattern ZD (step S108). When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the lucky number state is a lucky state (step S109). The process of step S109 is a lucky number system (high), and if the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on either the jackpot pattern ZC or the jackpot pattern ZD, or if the lucky number system (low) is used. , and when the current big-hit game is a big-hit game based on any one of the big-hit symbols ZB, the big-hit symbols ZC, and the big-hit symbols ZD. That is, the process of step S109 is a process executed when the normal number is derived in the effect display device 11. FIG.

If the lucky number state is the lucky state (step S109: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to be the lucky state (step S110). In addition, when the lucky number system is set as the business form and the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 30a Execute the process. Further, the main control CPU 30a, when the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form, and when the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S108: YES), The process of step S110 is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when a lucky number is derived in the effect display device 11, or when a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11 when the lucky number state is the lucky state, the lucky state is controlled. . After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process.

If the lucky number state is not a lucky state (step S109: NO), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to a non-lucky state (step S111). In addition, when the lucky number system is set as the business form, and the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 30a Execute the process. That is, in this embodiment, when an unlucky number is derived in the effect display device 11, or when a normal number is derived in the effect display device 11 when the lucky number state is not the lucky state, the unlucky state is controlled. be. Further, the main control CPU 30a executes the processing of step S111 when the current jackpot game is not one of the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE (step S107: NO). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the form of business at the end of the period of consecutive residences. When the continuous game period ends, that is, when the game state of the non-probability variable state and the increased ball entry rate state ends with the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbols for the specified upper limit number of times, the continuous game game Execute the termination process.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the multi-family end processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the multi-family exchange system is set as the business form (step S201). If the consecutive house exchange system is not set as the business form (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form. It is determined whether or not there is (step S202). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that the one-time replacement system is set as the business form. or the business form is not set, and terminates the Renso termination process.

If either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the business form (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the lucky state is controlled. (step S203). If the control is in a lucky state (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines that it is not time to replace the game balls possessed by the player, and terminates the consecutive game ending process. If the consecutive house exchange system is set as the business form (step S201: YES), or if the lucky number system is set as the business form and the lucky state is not controlled (step S203: NO ), the main control CPU 30a transmits an exchange command to the sub-control board 40 (step S204). In addition, in the process of step S204, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 an exchange signal that can specify that it is time to exchange the game balls possessed by the player. After that, the main control CPU 30a terminates the continuous villa end processing.

In this embodiment, when a replacement command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a causes the sub-control RAM 40c to store replacement information that can identify the replacement timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to execute the exchange notification regarding the exchange of the game balls possessed by the player by performing the notification processing described later.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the exchange notification is, for example, outputting a voice regarding the exchange of game balls from the speaker Sp (for example, a voice saying “Please exchange”), and outputting a voice regarding the exchange of the game balls to the effect display device 11 . This is executed by displaying a replacement notification image Ga1 (for example, an image imitating a character string "please replace"). After that, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to end the exchange notification when the conditions for ending the exchange notification according to the set business form are met. to initialize. In the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11, it is possible to execute the exchange notification regarding the exchange of the game balls possessed by the player under the execution condition that the conditions for starting the exchange notification are established.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute advance notification suggesting in advance the replacement timing according to the set business form as the notification regarding the business form. The sub-control CPU 40a executes advance notification according to the business form that has been set. For example, the sub-control CPU 40a can identify the set business form from the setting command. Since the advance notification suggests the replacement timing, that is, the condition for starting the replacement notification in advance, it can be said that the advance notification is a notification regarding the condition before the replacement condition included in the start condition for the replacement notification is established.

As shown in FIG. 11, the advance notification is performed by displaying an advance image Gb1 suggesting in advance the replacement timing according to the set business form. For example, the advance image Gb1 in the case where the one-time exchange system is set as the business form may be an image imitating the character string "It's a one-time exchange system." In this embodiment, the advance notification is executed regardless of whether the conditions for starting the replacement notification are met. Thereby, the advance notification can be executed before the conditions for starting the replacement notification are satisfied. Also, the advance notification is executed regardless of whether the exchange condition is satisfied. Thereby, advance notification can be performed before the exchange condition is established. For example, the advance notification may be configured to be executed in at least one of the standby state, variable game state, and jackpot game state. Since the preliminary image Gb1 is an image that suggests the replacement timing according to the set business form, it can be said that the preliminary image Gb1 is an image that suggests the set business form.

Next, error notification will be described. In this embodiment, the errors include a right-handed error, a full error, and a magnetic error, and it is possible to execute notifications corresponding to each type of error. Specifically, the occurrence of various errors is detected by the error detection processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, and then the sub-control CPU 40a inputs various error commands that can specify the detection result, thereby causing various errors to occur. is executed. In this embodiment, the full error and the magnetic error correspond to the specific error, and the hitting right error corresponds to the special error.

Error processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
Error processing in this embodiment includes right-handed error processing for right-handed errors, full error processing for full errors, and magnetic error processing for magnetic errors.

In the right-handed error process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a detection signal from at least one of the start sensor SE2, the count sensor CS, and the gate sensor GS when it is not in the jackpot game state and when the ball entry rate is not in the improved state. is input, it is determined that a right-handed error has occurred when it is detected that a game ball has entered the corresponding ball entrance. When a right-handed error occurs, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a right-handed error command) that can specify that a right-handed error has occurred to the sub control board 40 .

Further, in full error processing, the main control CPU 30a detects that the lower tray Z2 is full based on whether a detection signal is input from the full sensor MS. Information (hereinafter referred to as a full error command) is sent to the sub control board 40 .

In addition, in the magnetic error processing, when the main control CPU 30a detects that a magnetic error has occurred based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the magnetic sensor JS, control information that can specify the occurrence of a magnetic error (hereinafter referred to as , magnetic error command) to the sub control board 40 . The main control CPU 30a, which performs error processing, functions as error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error.

Next, the secondary error processing performed by the secondary control CPU 40a will be described.
When receiving control information regarding an error, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the error state based on the input control information.

When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs a right-handed error command, the sub-control RAM 40c stores right-handed error information that can identify the occurrence of a right-handed error. After that, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to execute a right-handed error notification suggesting that a right-handed error has occurred by performing notification processing to be described later. That is, the condition for starting the right-handed error notification is the input of a right-handed error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to end the right-handed error notification when the condition for ending the right-handed error notification is satisfied, and also controls the right-handed error notification. Initialize the information that can identify the For example, the termination condition of the right-handed error notification may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the input of the right-handed error command. In the following description, it may be indicated that a right-handed error is occurring from when the right-handed error command is input until the conditions for ending the right-handed error notification are satisfied.

When the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the full error command, the sub-control RAM 40c stores full error information that can specify that a full error has occurred. After that, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to execute a full error notification suggesting that a full error has occurred by performing a notification process which will be described later. That is, the condition for starting the full error notification is the input of a full error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to end the full error notification when the condition for ending the full error notification is satisfied, and can specify that the full error has occurred. information. For example, the termination condition of the full error notification may be established when the lower tray Z2 becomes non-full. For example, when the lower tray Z2 is in a non-full state, the main control board 30 specifies the non-full state transmitted from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 40 based on whether a detection signal is input from the full sensor MS. The determination may be made based on whether the sub-control CPU 40a has input possible information. In the following description, it may be indicated that a full error is occurring from the time when the full error command is input until the conditions for ending the full error notification are satisfied.

When the magnetic error command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a causes the sub-control RAM 40c to store magnetic error information that can specify that a magnetic error has occurred. After that, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to execute the magnetic error notification suggesting that a magnetic error has occurred by performing the notification processing described later. That is, the condition for starting the magnetic error notification is the input of the magnetic error command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so as to end the magnetic error notification when the condition for ending the magnetic error notification is satisfied, and can specify that the magnetic error has occurred. information. For example, the termination condition of the magnetic error notification may be established when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. In the following description, it may be indicated that a magnetic error is occurring from the time when the magnetic error command is input until the condition for ending the magnetic error notification is met.

As shown in FIG. 12( a ), for the right-handed error notification, for example, a sound instructing left-handed hitting (for example, "Please return to left-handed hitting") is output from the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 is executed by displaying a right-handed error notification image Gc1 (for example, an image imitating a character string of "←←←left-handed") for instructing left-handed shooting. The speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can execute right-handed error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a right-handed error is detected. In this embodiment, the right-handed error notification corresponds to the special error notification.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), the full error notification is, for example, output from the speaker Sp of a sound prompting the player to discharge the game balls stored in the storage tray (for example, a sound of "please remove the ball"). be. In addition, the full error notification is, for example, a full error notification image Gc2 (for example, an image simulating a character string of "Please remove the ball") that prompts discharge of the game balls stored in the storage tray in the effect display device 11. is displayed. In this way, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can execute the full error notification on the condition that the occurrence of the full error is detected. In this embodiment, the full error annunciation corresponds to a specific error annunciation.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), for the magnetic error notification, for example, a voice suggesting that a magnetic error has occurred is output from the speaker Sp (for example, a voice saying "magnet detected"). As for the magnetic error notification, for example, a magnetic error notification image Gc3 (for example, an image imitating a character string "magnet detected") indicating that a magnetic error has occurred in the effect display device 11 is displayed. It is executed by In this manner, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 can execute magnetic error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a magnetic error is detected. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification corresponds to the specific error notification.

In this embodiment, it is predetermined which notification should be given priority when conditions for execution of a plurality of notifications are satisfied at the same time.
As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, each of the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 determines which of a plurality of notifications to give priority to. In this embodiment, when the conditions for executing the right-handed error notification and the conditions for executing the replacement notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the right-handed error notification, but executes the replacement notification. By doing so, priority is given to the replacement notification. Further, when the condition for executing the right-handed error notification and the condition for the execution of the full error notification are established at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the right-handed error notification, but executes the full error notification. , the full error notification is given priority. Further, when the condition for executing the right-handed error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the right-handed error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. gives priority to magnetic error notification. Further, when the conditions for execution of replacement notification and the conditions for execution of full error are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute replacement notification, but executes full error notification to notify full error. Prioritize execution. Further, when the condition for executing the replacement notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the replacement notification, but executes the magnetic error notification to notify the magnetic error. are executed with priority. Further, when the condition for executing the full error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the full error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. Priority is given to error reporting.

Further, in this embodiment, when the condition for executing the right-handed error notification and the condition for executing the exchange notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 simultaneously executes both notifications. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the right-handed error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the replacement notification image Ga1, thereby giving priority to the replacement notification. Moreover, when the conditions for executing the right-handed error notification and the conditions for executing the full error notification are satisfied at the same time, the performance display device 11 simultaneously executes both notifications. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the right-handed error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the full error notification image Gc2, thereby giving priority to the full error notification. Further, when the condition for executing the right-handed error notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are established at the same time, the effect display device 11 does not execute the right-handed error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. By doing so, priority is given to the magnetic error notification. Further, when the condition for execution of the replacement notification and the condition for execution of the full error are established at the same time, the effect display device 11 simultaneously executes both notifications. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the replacement notification image Ga1 below the full error notification image Gc2, thereby giving priority to the full error notification. Further, when the condition for executing the exchange notification and the condition for executing the magnetic error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 does not execute the exchange notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. Priority is given to error reporting. Further, when the conditions for execution of the full error notification and the conditions for the execution of the magnetic error notification are established at the same time, the performance display device 11 does not execute the full error notification, but executes the magnetic error notification. gives priority to magnetic error notification.

Thus, in this embodiment, in the speaker Sp, the priority of notification increases in the order of right-handed error notification <replacement notification <full error notification <magnetic error notification, and the conditions for executing a plurality of errors are the same. It is stipulated that if the time is met, the notification with the highest priority is executed, while other notifications are not executed. In addition, in the effect display device 11, the priority of notification increases in the order of right-handed error notification <replacement notification <full error notification <magnetic error notification. In addition, in the effect display device 11, the right-handed error notification and replacement notification can be performed simultaneously, the right-handed error notification and full error notification can be performed simultaneously, and the replacement notification and full error notification can be performed at the same time. Since they can be executed at the same time, it can be said that the priority of the notification increases in the order of right-handed error notification, replacement notification, full error notification<magnetic error notification. When the conditions for execution of the right-handed error notification, the conditions for the replacement notification, and the conditions for the execution of the full error notification are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 outputs the right-handed error notification, replacement notification, and full error notification are performed at the same time. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the replacement notification image Ga1 below the full error notification image Gc2, and also displays the right-handed error notification image Gc1 in a layer behind the full error notification image Gc2 and the replacement notification image Ga1. By displaying, priority is given to display in the order of right-handed error notification<replacement notification<full error notification. Moreover, in this embodiment, the advance notification has the same priority as the replacement notification. In this embodiment, advance notification and replacement notification are not performed at the same time.

The notification process performed by the sub-control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the notification process, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting is changed (step S301). If it is in the setting change state (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a ends the notification process. If it is not in the setting change state (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not a magnetic error is occurring (step S302). If a magnetic error is occurring (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the magnetic error notification image Gc3, and sets the magnetic error notification sound as the output sound. , the information that can specify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S303).

If no magnetic error is occurring (step S302: NO), the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not a right-handed error is occurring (step S304). If a right-handed error is occurring (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display a right-handed error notification image Gc1, and outputs a right-handed error notification sound. , and information that can specify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S305). If a right-handed error is not occurring (step S304: NO), or if the processing of step S305 is completed, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is time to replace the game balls possessed by the player. (step S306). When it is time to replace the game ball possessed by the player (step S306: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the replacement notification image Ga1, and also emits a replacement notification sound. An output sound is set, and information that can specify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S307). When it is not time to replace the game balls possessed by the player (step S306: NO) and when the process of step S307 is completed, the sub-control CPU 40a determines whether or not a full error is occurring. (Step S308). If the full error is occurring (step S308: YES), the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 to display the full error notification image Gc2, and sets the full error notification sound as the output sound. , the information that can specify the output sound is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c (step S309). If a full error is occurring (step S308: NO) and if the process of step S309 is completed, the sub-control CPU 40a stores information that can specify the output sound being set stored in the sub-control RAM 40c. , and controls the speaker Sp to notify an output sound that can be specified from the information (step S310). After that, the sub-control CPU 40a ends the notification process. The sub-control CPU 40a that executes the notification process functions as notification control means that controls the notification device.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described below.
FIG. 15 shows a situation in which a one-time exchange system is set and a full error or magnetic error occurs after the end of a big win game.

FIG. 15(a) shows a situation in which a big-hit special symbol variation game is being executed. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols is being executed, and advance notification regarding the one-time exchange system is being executed. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance that it is necessary to replace the game balls possessed each time the big win game ends.

FIG. 15(b) shows a situation in which the jackpot game ends after that and the game is controlled to a standby state. When the conditions for execution of the exchange notification are established, the effect display device 11 starts the exchange notification. Therefore, when the jackpot game ends, the player can recognize that it is time to replace the game balls in his/her possession. In addition, since the replacement notification is started, it is possible for the employees of the game parlor to recognize that it is time to replace the game balls possessed by the player.

FIG. 15(c) shows a situation in which the conditions for execution of the replacement notification and the conditions for execution of the full error notification are satisfied. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs a full error notification sound, and the effect display device 11 displays an exchange notification image regarding the exchange of the game balls under the full error notification image Gc2 prompting discharge of the game balls stored in the storage tray. Ga1 is displayed. During the occurrence of the full error, game balls are not physically paid out. For example, if the player intentionally causes a full error without operating the ball removal switch TS, the game balls that should have been paid out are not paid out. Therefore, when a full error occurs at the timing of changing the game balls, it is assumed that the game balls are intentionally left unpaid to avoid the exchange of the game balls. In this embodiment, in addition to the conditions for execution of replacement notification, even in a situation where the conditions for execution of full error notification are satisfied, the full error notification is given priority. can recognize the occurrence of a full error even in a situation where replacement notification is being executed.

FIG. 15(d) shows a situation in which the condition for executing the magnetic error notification is satisfied in addition to the condition for executing the replacement notification. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs a magnetic error notification sound, and the effect display device 11 displays a magnetic error notification image Gc3 suggesting that a magnetic error has occurred. When a magnetic error occurs at the exchange timing, it is assumed that the game balls possessed by the player at the exchange timing include game balls obtained illegally. In this embodiment, even in a situation where the condition for executing the magnetic error notification is established in addition to the condition for executing the replacement notification, the magnetic error notification is given priority, so that employees of the amusement arcade, etc. can recognize the occurrence of a magnetic error even in a situation where replacement notification is being executed.

FIG. 16 shows a situation in which the consecutive house exchange system is set and the symbol variation game with the special symbols is executed a prescribed upper limit number of times after the end of the jackpot game.
FIG. 16(a) shows a situation in which the symbol variation game with the special symbol for the prescribed upper limit number of times is executed after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols is being executed, and advance notification regarding the consecutive house exchange system is being executed. Therefore, the player can recognize in advance that when the consecutive game period ends, that is, when this variation ends, it is time to replace the game balls in his/her possession.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), after that, when the symbol variation game of the special symbol for the prescribed upper limit number of times is completed, the consecutive game period ends. In the effect display device 11, when the symbol variation game of the special symbol of the prescribed upper limit number of times is finished, the exchange notification is started. Therefore, the player can recognize that it is time to exchange the game balls in his/her possession. In addition, since the replacement notification is started, it is possible for the employees of the game parlor to recognize that it is time to replace the game balls in their possession.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), when the game is continued to be played after the end of the consecutive game period and the player continues to hit to the right, the condition for executing the replacement notification, the condition for the replacement of the error in the right hand, is established at the same time. At this time, the performance display device 11 executes both the right-handed error notification and the replacement notification, and the speaker Sp executes the replacement notification prior to the right-handed error notification. In this embodiment, since it is recommended to hit to the right during the consecutive period, it is assumed that the player will continue to hit to the right when the consecutive period ends. For this reason, it can be said that right-handed error notification is likely to occur when the consecutive period ends. In such a situation, even if an error of hitting to the right occurs, it is difficult to think that the error of hitting to the right is caused by a fraudulent act. Therefore, when the condition for executing the replacement notification and the condition for replacing the right-handed error are satisfied at the same time, the effect display device 11 can execute both the right-handed error notification and the replacement notification. Even if the player erroneously continues to hit to the right after the end of the continuous game period, the player can recognize that it is time to replace the game ball in his/her possession. In addition, since the replacement notification is executed with priority over the right-handed error notification, even if the player continues to hit the right-handed ball by mistake, the player is notified that it is time to replace the game balls in his/her possession. and employees of amusement arcades.

FIG. 17 shows a situation in which the one-time exchange system is set as the business mode, and the player continues to play the game after the jackpot game ends.
At time T10, a situation is shown in which a jackpot game is being executed. At this time, the player is playing. At time T11, a situation is shown in which the jackpot game has ended. At this time, the exchange signal is output to the output terminal 50a in accordance with the end of the jackpot game. For example, when the output terminal 50a and the input terminal of the external device are wired, exchange signals can be input by the external device such as the hall computer HC or the card unit CU. Therefore, when the jackpot game ends, the employee of the game hall or the like can recognize through the external device that it is time to replace the game balls possessed by the player. At time T12, a situation is shown in which the player continues to play the game even after the time to exchange the game balls in his/her possession has come. Even in such a case, an employee of the game parlor or the like who recognizes through an external device that it is time to replace the game balls possessed by the player can prompt the player to replace the game balls. .

Effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, when the execution condition for the replacement notification and the execution condition for the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is given priority over the replacement notification. Therefore, it is possible for an employee of the game arcade or the like to determine whether or not a specific error has occurred when exchanging game balls. For this reason, when exchanging game balls, for example, even if there is a situation in which game balls are obtained illegally or a situation in which it is attempted to avoid exchanging game balls by illegality, etc., according to the notification situation It is possible to appropriately respond to the exchange of game balls by In this embodiment, full errors and magnetic errors correspond to specific errors.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, it is possible to perform advance notification regarding the exchange timing before the jackpot game is awarded. For example, in a situation where advance notification regarding the replacement timing has not been executed in advance, when the replacement timing arrives, the player is given the impression that the replacement of the game ball is prompted as if by surprise, and the game machine and the game hall are given an impression. There is a risk of making a bad impression on people. In this embodiment, since it is possible to notify the replacement timing before the replacement timing arrives, the player can understand that the arrival of the replacement timing may prompt the player to replace the game balls before the replacement timing arrives. can be made easier to recognize.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, it can be assumed that the player possesses the game ball paid out in the jackpot game at the timing when the exchange of the game ball is prompted. By prompting the exchange of game balls in such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from ending the game without exchanging the game balls. As a result, it is possible to suppress immersion in the game.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, it is made easier for players, game hall employees, etc., to recognize that the exchange of game balls is being prompted even in a situation where a special error has occurred. be able to. For example, if priority is given to a special error notification that is unlikely to occur as a result of fraudulent activity, it is difficult for players, game parlor employees, etc. to recognize that the replacement of game balls is being encouraged. As a result, a situation may occur in which the game continues to be played even at the timing when the game balls are desired to be replaced. In this embodiment, by executing the replacement notification prompting the replacement with priority over the special error notification, for example, even in a situation where an error with a low possibility of being triggered by a fraudulent act has occurred, the game can be played. It is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize that he or she is being prompted to replace the ball. In this embodiment, a right hitting error corresponds to a special error.

(1-5) According to this embodiment, when the condition for executing the replacement notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp outputs the specific error notification out of the replacement notification and the specific error notification. By executing only the error notification, it is possible to make it easier for the employee of the game parlor to recognize the situation in which the specific error occurs. On the other hand, the performance display device 11 executes both the replacement notification and the specific error notification, so that not only the occurrence of the specific error but also the replacement of the game balls is urged to be recognized. . In this way, by making it easier to recognize the occurrence of a specific error, it was possible to provide an opportunity for the pachinko parlor employee to determine whether fraudulent activity had occurred, and to determine that fraudulent activity had not occurred. In this case, the game balls can be exchanged quickly.

(1-6) According to this embodiment, by setting the business form of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the business form of the game hall, the exchange of game balls is encouraged at the exchange timing corresponding to the business form of the game hall. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for players and employees of the game arcade to recognize the exchange timing of the game balls in accordance with the business form of the game arcade.

(1-7) When exchanging game balls, the game may be restarted after simply exchanging the game balls, or the game on the gaming machine for the day may be terminated when the game balls are exchanged. is assumed. That is, it is assumed that the response after exchanging game balls will differ according to the type of business being set. Even in such a case, by continuing the exchange notification until the end condition corresponding to the business form is established, it is possible for the employees of the game parlor to easily take measures according to the business form.

(1-8) The replacement notification makes it easier for players and game hall employees to recognize that it is time to replace game balls, and the timing for replacing game media is determined from the replacement signal output to the outside of the machine. It is possible to identify that For this reason, for example, even if an employee of a game arcade or the like is executing the replacement notification, even if it is not possible to recognize that it is time to replace the game ball, the replacement signal output to the outside of the machine will By specifying that it is the game ball exchange timing, it is possible to facilitate the game ball exchange when the game ball exchange timing comes.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the notification mode of the replacement notification can be set.
Here, a method of exchanging game balls in a game arcade (hereinafter referred to as an exchange method) will be described. Generally, in amusement arcades, as a replacement method, there is a method of using a counter shared by multiple pachinko machines (hereinafter referred to as a shared counter), and a counter corresponding to each pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as each machine) A counter) is used. When the method of using a shared counting machine is adopted as the exchange method, the game balls possessed by the player are stored using a dollar box or the like, and when the player ends the game, the shared ball installed in the game hall is used. The game balls can be exchanged by counting the number of game balls possessed by the player with a counter. On the other hand, when the method using each counter is adopted as the exchange method, the game balls possessed by the player are stored in the card unit CU provided with the function of counting the game balls, and the game balls are stored in the card unit CU. When the player ends the game, the player can replace the game balls by ejecting a prepaid card storing the number of game balls possessed by the player from the card unit CU.

Returning to the description of the setting of the notification mode of replacement notification, this embodiment adopts a replacement notification in a notification mode corresponding to the case where a method using a shared counter is adopted, and a method using each counter. A manager of the game parlor or the like can arbitrarily set which of the exchange notifications in the notification mode corresponding to the case where the game is in progress is to be executed as the exchange notification. In the following description, the replacement notification by the notification mode corresponding to the case of adopting the method of using the shared counter is referred to as the replacement notification by the first notification mode, and the method of using each counter is indicated as the replacement notification by the first notification mode. The replacement notification by the corresponding notification mode may be referred to as the replacement notification by the second mode.

Next, the setting function of the notification mode of replacement notification will be described.
In this embodiment, in the setting change state, in addition to the business form, the notification mode of replacement notification can be set. The notification mode being set is displayed on the display 33 in the same manner as the business form being set. In this embodiment, the indicator 33 has one LED for displaying dots in addition to the seven LEDs that make up the 7-segment LED. It suggests which of the first mode and the second mode is being set depending on whether or not the LED that displays the dots is lit. In the following description, as the notification mode of the replacement notification, the setting of the first mode may indicate that the common counting mode is set, and the setting of the second mode may indicate that the individual vehicle counting mode is set. may be indicated as

As shown in FIG. 18, when the common counting mode is being set, the LED indicating the dot is turned off, and when the individual counting mode is being set, the LED indicating the dot is lit. It is For example, the shared counting mode and the individual counting mode may be switched each time the business form being set in the setting change state loops. Specifically, [-]→[1]→[2]→[3]→[4]→[-]→[1. ]→[2. ]→[3. ]→[4. ]→[-]→[1]→...

Next, the notification mode of replacement notification in this embodiment will be described.
First, replacement notification in the first notification mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19(a), in the exchange notification according to the first mode, a sound regarding the exchange of game balls is output from the speaker Sp, and in addition to the exchange notification image Ga1, the exchange notification image is displayed on the effect display device 11. It is executed in a manner that displays Ga2. In the drawing, an image simulating a character string "Please call the staff" and an image simulating a character string "Please prepare a new dollar box" are exemplified as the replacement notification image Ga2. For example, when a method using a shared counter is employed, the coin boxes (game balls) possessed by the players are counted by employees of the game arcade or the like using the shared counter. Therefore, in the exchange notification according to the first mode, an image prompting the player to call the game hall employee or the like, or prompting the game hall employee or the like to prepare a new dollar box for the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is conceivable to display an image.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), in the exchange notification according to the second mode, a sound regarding the exchange of game balls is output from the speaker Sp, and in addition to the exchange notification image Ga1, the exchange notification image is displayed on the effect display device 11. It is executed in a manner that displays Ga3. In the drawing, an image indicating the ejection of the prepaid card and an image imitating a character string "Please eject the prepaid card" are exemplified as the replacement notification image Ga3. When the method using each counter is adopted, game balls are exchanged by returning a prepaid card storing the number of game balls possessed by the player. For this reason, in the replacement notification according to the second mode, it is conceivable to display an image prompting the player to eject the prepaid card. Also, for example, it is assumed that the card unit CU to which the exchange signal is input is configured to eject the prepaid card. Therefore, in the exchange notification according to the second aspect, an exchange notification image displaying a character string "Please be careful not to forget to take out the prepaid card" may be displayed. In this embodiment, the replacement notification according to the second mode corresponds to the discharge notification regarding the discharge of the storage medium capable of storing the information regarding the rental of game balls.

Effects of the second embodiment will be described.
(2-1) By changing the appearance rate of the effect based on the game action of the player, it is possible to set the appearance rate of the effect in line with the game played by the player. As a result, interest can be improved.

(2-2) By setting the notification mode corresponding to the game ball replacement method adopted in the game center by the manager of the game center, etc., the replacement notification in the notification mode corresponding to the game ball replacement method is provided. can be executed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the sub-control CPU 40a performs the processing for setting the sales form. As shown in FIG. 20, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, instead of the setting switch 32, an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, and a middle button CBT are provided on the front side of the frame member (front frame) Y1. It has The upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, and the middle button CBT are connected to the sub-control board 40, and the sub-control CPU 40a turns on each of the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, and the middle button CBT ( It is possible to receive an operation signal that is transmitted when a pressing operation is performed.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 31 turned on, the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c and initializes the main control RAM 30c. It transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can identify the initialization to the sub control board 40 . After inputting the initialization command, the sub-control CPU 40a performs processing for setting the business form.

When the initialization command is input, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the setting standby state until the termination condition is satisfied. For example, the termination condition of the setting standby state is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the sub-control CPU 40a inputs the initialization command. The sub-control CPU 40a terminates the setting standby state when the termination condition is satisfied, and controls the game to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the middle button CBT is operated during control to the setting standby state, the sub-control CPU 40a controls to the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute change notification suggesting the business form being set during control to the setting change state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 40a causes the effect display device 11 to display images suggesting the settable business forms, as well as the set business forms and the unset business forms. The set business form is notified by, for example, changing the color tone of the image. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect display device 11 executes the change notification suggesting the business form being set under the condition that the effect display device 11 is controlled to the setting change state. Note that, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when it is determined in the notification process that the setting is changed, various error notifications are not executed. That is, when the conditions for execution of change notification and the conditions for execution of error notification are met at the same time, priority is given to execution of change notification. In this embodiment, change notification corresponds to special notification.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a, during control to the setting change state, each time the down button DBT is operated, changes the internally set sales form to no setting→single exchange system→consecutive exchange system→lucky. Number system (low) -> lucky number system (high) -> no setting -> change to loop. In addition, the sub-control CPU 40a, during control to the setting change state, each time the up button UBT is operated, changes the internally set business form from no setting→lucky number system (high)→lucky number system ( (Low) → Renso exchange system → One-time exchange system → No setting → … change to loop. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 40a controls the setting change state until the termination condition is satisfied. For example, the condition for terminating the setting change state is satisfied by operating the middle button CBT. The sub-control CPU 40a terminates the setting change state when the termination condition is established, and controls the game to the normal game state.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the sub-control CPU 40a performs the processing for setting the business form, the main control CPU 30a suggests that the situation is related to the exchange of game balls regardless of the set business form. output an exchange signal. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, the external terminal board 50 has a plurality of output terminals in addition to the output terminal 50a. Specifically, the external terminal plate 50 includes an output terminal 50b, an output terminal 50c, and an output terminal 50a in addition to the output terminal 50a. The output terminal 50a is an output terminal capable of outputting an exchange signal suggesting the exchange timing of the one-time exchange system, and the output terminal 50b is an output terminal capable of outputting an exchange signal suggesting the exchange timing of the consecutive exchange system. be. Further, the output terminal 50c is an output terminal that indicates the replacement timing of the lucky number system (low), and the output terminal 50d is the output terminal that indicates the replacement timing of the lucky number system (high). In other words, the output terminals 50a to 50d correspond to business forms in which exchange timings are specified. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the start condition corresponding to the set business form is satisfied, the corresponding exchange signal is output. An exchange signal is output.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the business form at the end of the jackpot game.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot game ending process, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a first exchange command) indicating the exchange timing in the one-time exchange system to the sub control board 40 ( step S401). Further, in the process of step S401, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50a of the external terminal board 50 a first replacement signal indicating replacement timing in the one-time replacement system. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current jackpot game was a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S402). If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S402: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to a specific lucky state (step S403). The specific lucky state is a lucky state regardless of whether the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is used. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process.

If the current jackpot game is not based on the jackpot pattern ZA (step S402: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot game this time was based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S404). When the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S404: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is controlled in a specific lucky state (step S405). When the specific lucky state is controlled (step S405: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process.

If it is not controlled to the specific lucky state (step S405: NO), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to the non-specific lucky state (step S406). The non-specific lucky state is a lucky state in the case of the lucky number system (high), and a non-lucky state in the case of the lucky number system (low). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process. If the current jackpot game is not based on the jackpot pattern ZB (step S404: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot game this time is based on the jackpot pattern ZE (step S407). If the current jackpot game is not a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S407: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game end processing. If the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol ZE (step S407: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the lucky number state to a non-lucky state (step S408). After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game ending process.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the form of business at the end of the period of consecutive residences.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the continuous villa end process, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information suggesting replacement timing in the continuous villa replacement system (hereinafter referred to as a second replacement command) to the sub control board 40 ( step S501). In addition, in the process of step S501, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50b of the external terminal board 50 a second exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the consecutive house exchange system. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific lucky state is controlled (step S502). If the control is in the specific lucky state (step S502: YES), the main control CPU 30a terminates the continuous villa end process.

If the control is not in a specific lucky state (step S502: NO), the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a third exchange command) suggesting exchange timing in the lucky number system (low) to the sub control board. 40 (step S503). Further, in the process of step S503, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50c of the external terminal board 50 a third exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (low).

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is controlled in an unlucky state (step S504). If the unlucky state is not controlled (step S504: NO), the main control CPU 30a terminates the continuous villa end process. If the control is in a non-lucky state (step S504: YES), the main control CPU 30a transmits control information (hereinafter referred to as a fourth exchange command) suggesting exchange timing in the lucky number system (high) to the sub control board. 40 (step S505). Further, in the process of step S505, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the output terminal 50c of the external terminal board 50 a fourth exchange signal indicating the exchange timing in the lucky number system (high).

Effects of the third embodiment will be described.
(3-1) In this embodiment, replacement notification, right-handed error notification, full error notification, and magnetic error notification are not executed in the setting change state. According to this, it is difficult to imagine a situation in which an error triggered by a fraudulent act occurs in a setting change state in which it is assumed that a game arcade manager or the like has set a business form. Therefore, in such a case, by giving priority to the change notification over the error notification, it is possible to facilitate the setting of the business form.

(3-2) According to this embodiment, by prompting the exchange of game balls according to which one of the first exchange signal to the fourth exchange signal is output, prompting the exchange of game balls under different conditions. can be done. For example, it is assumed that the form of business differs depending on the game arcade or the like. For this reason, the amusement center determines whether to prompt the exchange of game balls according to which one of the first exchange signal to the fourth exchange signal is output according to the business form, thereby supporting a plurality of business forms. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately prompt the exchange of game balls.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the execution timing of the replacement notification. Therefore, in this embodiment, instead of the end of the big win game, the processing related to the business form is executed at the start of the big win special symbol variation game, and instead of the end of the consecutive game period, after the big win game is awarded. , the processing related to the business form is executed at the start of the symbol variation game of the special symbol for the prescribed upper limit number of times.

In this embodiment, processing related to replacement notification performed by the sub-control CPU 40a will be described.
In this embodiment, when the exchange command is input at the start of the symbol variation game of the specified upper limit number of special symbols, the sub-control CPU 40a is the first exchange that can specify that it is the exchange timing at the end of the consecutive game period. Information is stored in the sub-control RAM 40c. After that, the sub-control CPU 40a performs notification processing to control the effect display device 11 so as to execute the first exchange notification regarding the exchange of the game balls possessed by the player after the end of the consecutive game period. As shown in FIG. 25(a), the first exchange notification is an image Gd1 (for example, "This variable game is This is executed by displaying an image imitating a character string of "Replace after completion". Note that, in this embodiment, even if the symbol variation game of the special symbol for the prescribed upper limit number of times is a big hit symbol variation game, the first exchange notification is executed in the variation game. On the other hand, since the consecutive house period does not end, it is possible to continue playing the game even after the symbol variation game of the special symbol for the prescribed upper limit number of times is completed.

Further, in this embodiment, when an exchange command is input at the start of the big-hit special symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 40a issues a second exchange notification regarding the exchange of the game balls possessed by the player after the end of the big-hit game. determines the execution timing of For example, the execution timing of the second exchange notification may be when the effect display device 11 notifies that a jackpot game will be awarded after the end of the variable game. Concretely, an example of the execution timing of the second exchange notification is when the combination of the big hit by the performance symbols is derived (temporarily stopped display) in the performance display device 11 . After that, the sub-control CPU 40a, at the timing of executing the second exchange notification, causes the sub-control RAM 40c to store the second exchange information that can specify that it is the exchange timing at the end of the jackpot game, and then executes the notification process. By doing so, the performance display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the second exchange notification regarding the exchange of the game balls possessed by the player after the end of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 25(b), the second exchange notification is an image Gd2 suggesting that the game balls are exchanged at the end of the given jackpot game (e.g., "Please exchange after this jackpot"). This is executed by displaying an image imitating the character string "ne".

Effects of the fourth embodiment will be described.
(4-1) According to this embodiment, before the start of the big win game, it is notified that the game media possessed will be replaced with the end of the big win game. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize in advance that a situation may arise in which the replacement of the medium is prompted.

In addition, each embodiment can be changed and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the third embodiment, the output terminal does not have to correspond to each type of business in which replacement timing is specified. For example, the number of output terminals may be greater than or less than the number of business forms for which replacement timing is specified. Also, one output terminal may be associated with a plurality of business forms. In this case, the replacement signal output from the 1 output terminal is a signal suggesting that the replacement notification (ejection notification) may or may not be performed.

In the fourth embodiment, during execution of the special symbol variation game with big wins, the second exchange notification may be performed before it is notified that the special symbol variation game with big wins is being performed. In this case, the second exchange notification also corresponds to notification that the special symbol symbol variation game being executed is a special symbol variation game with a big win.

- In each embodiment, an RTC (real-time clock) capable of measuring the date and time may be mounted on the sub-control board 40 . In this case, the time may be obtained from the RTC each time a predetermined condition is established, and the set business form may be changed when the obtained time is between a predetermined first time and a second time. . For example, when the acquired time is between a predetermined first time and a second time, the end condition (exchange condition) may not be satisfied regardless of the set business form. Further, for example, when a lucky number system is set as a business form, when a big win is achieved by a combination of predetermined performance patterns, the end condition may not be established until a predetermined condition is established. The combination of predetermined performance symbols may be one or more arbitrarily selected from lucky numbers, normal numbers, and unlucky numbers. Further, the predetermined condition may be satisfied at every predetermined control cycle, may be satisfied at the start or end of the variable game, or may be satisfied at the start or end of the big win game. Also, the first time and the second time may be arbitrarily set by an employee or manager of the game arcade. Also, the first time and the second time may differ depending on the type of business being set, or may be set separately from the type of business.

- In each embodiment, it may be possible to display the setting history of the business model. For example, the setting history of the business model may be displayed in the setting change state. The setting history of the business style may be displayed so that the set order can be understood, or the set ratio may be displayed.

- In addition, in each embodiment, when the RTC is mounted on the sub-control board 40, the set date and period may be displayed in the setting history of the business form. In addition, one or more information arbitrarily selected from among whether or not the termination condition was satisfied, the number of times the termination condition was satisfied, and the time when the termination condition was satisfied is displayed in the setting history of the business form. may

- In each embodiment, the jackpot pattern in which the probability state after the jackpot game ends is associated with the non-variable probability state may be used as the jackpot pattern for deriving the lucky number. In addition, the number of rounds to be provided may be different depending on the big win pattern, and the big win pattern with a smaller number of associated rounds than other big win patterns may be used as the big win pattern for deriving the lucky number.

- In each embodiment, the lucky number may include a combination of performance symbols including symbols different from numbers such as Arabic numerals and Chinese numerals.
・In each embodiment, lucky numbers and non-lucky numbers (regular numbers and unlucky numbers) differ in some of the elements that make up the symbols, and the different elements include elements common to multiple lucky numbers. may be Also, the different elements may include elements common to a plurality of unlucky numbers (regular numbers and unlucky numbers). In addition, unlucky numbers and non-unlucky numbers (lucky numbers and normal numbers) differ in some of the elements that make up the symbols, and the different elements include elements common to multiple unlucky numbers. Alternatively, the different elements may include elements common to multiple unlucky numbers.

- In each embodiment, the form of business that can be set is not limited to one-time exchange, consecutive house exchange, and lucky number. For example, when the number of game balls paid out or the number of difference balls reaches a predetermined specified number (hereinafter referred to as fixed number), it is possible to set a fixed amount exchange system in which an exchange notification regarding the exchange of game balls is executed. may In this case, the fixed quantity may be set to one predetermined specified number, or may be arbitrarily set from a plurality of predetermined specified numbers. In addition, when a fixed amount exchange system is set as a business form, the information on the exchange may be notified when the fixed amount is reached, and after the fixed amount is reached, the information on the exchange is notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied. You may do so. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the jackpot game is over, when the consecutive game period is over, when a predetermined time has passed since the fixed amount is reached, or the like. Reaching quantitative is an example of a trade-off being met.

- In each embodiment, the number of game balls paid out during a specific period, which is a part or all of the consecutive game period, may be notified. In this case, when the fixed amount system is set, the number of game balls paid out is notified in place of or in addition to the number of game balls paid out, while when the fixed amount system is not set, the number of game balls paid out and the number of game balls paid out are reported. , only the number of game balls paid out may be displayed. Also, when the fixed amount system is not set, the number of paid out game balls may be reported, but when the fixed amount system is set, the number of paid out game balls may not be reported.

- In each embodiment, even when a magnetic error occurs during execution of replacement notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to perform replacement notification. In this case, out of the replacement notification and the magnetic error notification, only the replacement notification may be executed. That is, the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the magnetic error notification. Alternatively, both replacement notification and magnetic error notification may be executed. In this case, the exchange notification may be executed with priority over the magnetic error notification, or the magnetic error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification.

- In each embodiment, even if a full error occurs during execution of replacement notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to execute replacement notification. In this case, out of the replacement notification and the full error notification, only the replacement notification may be executed. That is, the replacement notification may be given priority over the full error notification. Alternatively, both replacement notification and full error notification may be executed. In this case, the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the full error notification, or the full error notification may be performed with priority over the replacement notification.

- In each embodiment, even if the conditions for execution of the replacement notification are met during the execution of the right-handed error notification, part or all of the notification device may be able to execute the right-handed error notification. In this case, only the right-handed error notification may be executed out of the replacement notification and the right-handed error notification. That is, right-handed error notification may be given priority over replacement notification. Also, both the replacement notification and the right-handed error notification may be executed. In this case, the right-handed error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification, or the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the right-handed error notification.

- In each embodiment, it may be possible to detect and report one or more other errors (hereinafter referred to as special errors) in addition to or in place of the right-handed error, the full error, and the magnetic error. The special error notification may be executed with priority over the replacement notification, and the replacement notification may be executed with priority over the special error notification. That is, when a plurality of special errors can be detected and notified, all of the plurality of special error notifications may be executed with priority over the replacement notification. Further, when a plurality of special errors can be detected and notified, the replacement notification may be preferentially executed. In addition, when a plurality of special errors can be detected and notified, some of the special error notifications are given priority over the replacement notification, and some of the special errors are notified. The special error notification other than the error notification may be executed with priority given to the replacement notification.

When the predetermined special error notification is given priority over the replacement notification, only the predetermined special error notification out of the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification may be executed in part or all of the notification device. good. Further, when the predetermined special error notification is given priority over the replacement notification, both the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification may be performed in part or all of the notification device. Further, when the replacement notification is executed with priority over the predetermined special error notification, only the replacement notification may be executed out of the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification in part or all of the notification device. . Further, when the replacement notification is given priority over the predetermined special error notification, both the replacement notification and the predetermined special error notification may be performed in part or all of the notification device.

In each embodiment, when both the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification are performed, the notification mode may be different from the case where only the replacement notification is performed out of the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification. For example, in the effect display device 11, when both the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification are executed, the display position of the replacement notification image Ga1, the size of the image, etc. You may make it differ from the case where only exchange notification is performed. Further, for example, in the case where both the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification are performed in the speaker Sp, the output intensity of the replacement notification sound is made different from the case where only the replacement notification is performed among the replacement notification and the predetermined error notification. may

- In each embodiment, when conditions for execution of a plurality of notifications are satisfied, it is preferable to determine for each notification device which notification is to be given priority.
- In each embodiment, when the exchange notification is executed, the effect display device 11 may display another image in addition to or instead of the exchange notification image Ga1 regarding the exchange. In this case, another image may be displayed on a layer behind the replacement notification image Ga1.

- In each embodiment, although the setting switch 32 was provided on the main control board 30, it is not restricted to this. For example, it may be provided on any one of the main control board 30, the sub-control board 40, and the payout board when the payout board is provided. Also, it may be provided in a place different from the main control board 30, the sub-control board 40, and the dispensing board. In this case, it is preferable that a detectable signal indicating that the setting switch 32 is operated is input to any one of the main control board 30, the sub-control board 40, and the payout board.

-In each embodiment, one or more other jackpot symbols may be provided in place of or in addition to the jackpot symbols ZA to ZE. Each of the different jackpot patterns is arbitrarily associated with the number of round games, the probability state after the jackpot game is finished, the ball-entering rate improvement state after the jackpot game is finished, and the type of combination of the performance patterns to be derived. Good. For example, in the effect display device 11, the jackpot pattern from which the lucky number is derived is defined to be four times as the number of round games, and after the jackpot game ends, the non-variable probability state and the non-improved ball entry rate state. It may be provided with a big hit pattern that is controlled in the game state.

- In each embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with one form of business in advance. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that the predetermined business form cannot be changed.

- In each embodiment, during the big win game, it may be suggested or notified which lucky number state will be after the end of the big win game.
In each embodiment, the state of the lucky number under control is configured to be concealable, and the state of the lucky number under control is kept until the number of symbol variation games with special symbols after the end of the jackpot game reaches the prescribed upper limit number of times. It may be suggested or notified.

- In each embodiment, the lucky number state is changed after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, before the start of the jackpot game, the lucky number state may be changed based on the combination of the performance symbols to be derived and the lucky number state at that time. In this case, it may be notified or suggested in advance that the lucky number state will change, and may not be notified or suggested until the combination of performance symbols is derived.

- In each embodiment, the probability setting function which can change a jackpot probability may be installed. In this case, the conditions for executing the exchange notification may be different according to the set jackpot probability, or the conditions for executing the exchange notification may be the same regardless of the set jackpot probability. That is, the ease with which the exchange notification is executed may differ according to the set jackpot probability.

- In each embodiment, when the lucky number system is set as the form of business, the advance notice suggests at least one of the lucky number, the normal number, and the unlucky number, or displays a recognizable image. can be In this case, the lucky number, the normal number, and the unlucky number may each suggest a part or display a recognizable image, suggest all or display a recognizable image. You may do so.

- In each embodiment, you may make it perform exchange alerting|reporting at arbitrary timings. For example, the exchange notification may be executed at the ending time of the jackpot game. Also, for the replacement notification, one execution timing may be determined from a plurality of execution timings by an execution timing lottery executed by either the main control CPU 30a or the sub-control CPU 40a. In this case, the execution timing lottery is preferably executed when the exchange condition is satisfied.

・The sub-control board 40 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 40, the display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 11, the light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are exclusively controlled. A voice control board may be provided. A sub-control board may include such a sub-integration control board and other boards for controlling effects.

- Also, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub-control CPU 40a of the sub-control board 40 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the symbol variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine having specifications in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed.

- It may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of simultaneously executing the symbol variation game with the first special symbol and the symbol variation game with the second special symbol. For example, the symbol variation game with the first special symbol may be executed when the big win game is not occurring regardless of whether the symbol variation game with the second special symbol is being executed. Further, for example, the symbol variation game of the second special symbol may be executed when the big win game is not occurring regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is being executed. In such a pachinko gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the symbol variation game with the first special symbol and the symbol variation game with the second special symbol, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) is provided. It may be constructed so that it can occur. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to the high base state.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a reel-type gaming machine. A reel-type game machine (slot machine, pachislot) uses medals as a game medium, performs a role lottery by operating the start lever, and stops the rotation of the reels by operating the stop button, according to the result of the role lottery. This is a gaming machine that pays out medals as a prize when a combination wins. In the case of a reel-type gaming machine, a start lever and a stop button are operating means that can be operated by a player.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) It is preferable that a state control means for controlling the state is provided, and the condition for establishing the special condition includes the termination of the jackpot game state.

(b) It is preferable that the special condition is established during the execution of the big-win variation game, and that the discharge notification (exchange notification) can be executed in advance when the big-win game is executed.
(c) When a recognizable signal is output to the outside of the machine, suggesting that the game media possessed by the player should be exchanged on the condition that a special condition different from the above-mentioned special conditions is established. good.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 30... Main control board 30a... Main control CPU 30c... Main control RAM 32... Setting switch 33... Display device 40... Sub control board 40a... Sub control CPU, 40c ... RAM for secondary control, 50 ... external terminal board, HD ... firing handle.

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an informing means capable of informing predetermined information;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
granting means for granting a jackpot game;
and error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error,
capable of executing discharge notification regarding discharge of a storage medium capable of storing information regarding rental of game media;
The discharge notification is executed on the condition that a special condition is established,
The special condition is a condition that can be established when the jackpot game ends,
The error includes a specific error and a special error,
The notification means can execute the specific error notification with detection of the occurrence of the specific error as an execution condition, and can execute the special error notification with the detection of the special error as an execution condition. and
When the condition for executing the discharge notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is preferentially executed,
When the condition for execution of the discharge notification and the condition for execution of the special error notification are satisfied at the same time, the notification means displays both the discharge notification and the special error notification in different display areas. A game machine that can be executed at the same time by displaying. an informing means capable of informing predetermined information;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
granting means for granting a jackpot game;
error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error;
and output control means capable of executing control for outputting an external signal,
A specific notification and a special notification that can be executed after the specific notification can be executed,
The specific notification is notification that the game cannot be continued after the end of the jackpot game,
The special notification is notification that the game cannot be continued,
The error includes a specific error and a special error,
The notification means can execute the specific error notification with detection of the occurrence of the specific error as an execution condition, and can execute the special error notification with the detection of the special error as an execution condition. and
When the condition for executing the special notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is preferentially executed,
When the condition for executing the special notification and the condition for executing the special error notification are satisfied at the same time, the special notification is preferentially executed,
A game machine capable of outputting a specific signal when the special notification is executed.

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