JP2023103583A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a new game machine.SOLUTION: Even after a shooting stop function is activated, processing for error determination is executed. When an RWM abnormality error occurs, a command is transmitted to a performance control board so that notification of the RWM abnormality is executed in priority to the activation of the shooting stop function. At the time of power interruption recovery while the shooting stop function is activated (normal recovery), a command is transmitted for notifying that the shooting stop function is activated, from a main control board to the performance control board. At the time of power interruption recovery while the shooting stop function is activated (at the time of RWM abnormality determination), an error command on the RWM abnormality is transmitted from the main control board to the performance control board, and a command for notifying that the shooting stop function is activated is also transmitted. Thereby, when the RWM abnormality error occurs after the shooting stop function is activated, notification of the RWM abnormality can be executed in priority to the activation of the shooting stop function. Even after the activation of the shooting stop function, an occurrence of a main board abnormality error (priority level 4) can be specified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes games.

In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-100001, the difference number count is started after the power is turned on, and when the value of the difference number counter exceeds 14500, the main control circuit determines that the stopping condition is satisfied and generates a stop state (forced creoff). A technique for allowing the

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-81211

In recent years, only similar gaming machines have been proposed, and novel gaming machines are desired.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel gaming machine.

The present invention employs the following solutions to solve the above problems. It should be noted that the following solutions and words in parentheses are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these. Further, the present invention can be an invention that includes at least one of the invention-specifying matters shown in the following means for solving the problem. Furthermore, each of the matters specifying the invention shown in the following solutions can be converted into a higher-level concept by adding elements that limit the matters specifying the invention, or by deleting elements that limit the matters specifying the invention. .

[First technical feature: Implementation of door open error during operation of stop function]
Solution Means A1: The gaming machine of the present solution means includes transition means for enabling a transition to a game stop state based on predetermined information regarding profits, and occurrence of the predetermined event when a predetermined event occurs in the game stop state. and a notification means that can notify the.

The gaming machine of this solving means has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information about profit (predetermined information that is updated at least when profit is obtained, difference information about the difference (difference ball) from the reference value (0) of the game medium), it is possible to shift to the game stop state. It has a transition means (main control board) for
(2) In the game stop state, when a predetermined event occurs, it is provided with a notification means (effect control board) that can notify the occurrence of the predetermined event.

According to this solving means, it is possible to reliably notify that the predetermined event has occurred even in the game stop state, and as a result, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

Solution A2: The gaming machine of the present solution means, in any of the above-described solution means, the notification means, in the game stop state, when the predetermined event and a special event different from the predetermined event occur, the While enabling notification of the occurrence of a predetermined event and disabling notification of the occurrence of the special event, when the predetermined event and the special event occur in a playable state other than the game stop state, the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to notify the occurrence of the special event while disabling it.

In this solution, the following features are added.
(1) The notification means, when a predetermined event (first event) and a special event (second event) different from the predetermined event occurs in the game stop state, generates a special event while enabling notification of the occurrence of the predetermined event. shall be unreportable.
(2) The reporting means, when a predetermined event and a special event occur in a playable state that is not a game stop state, makes it possible to report the occurrence of the special event while disabling the occurrence of the predetermined event.

According to this solving means, it is possible to differentiate the event to be notified depending on whether the game is in the game stop state or the game possible state.

Solution A3: The game machine of the present solution comprises main control means and effect control means communicable with the main control means in any of the above-described solution means, and in the game stop state, the predetermined event occurs, the main control means transmits a predetermined command to the effect control means, the effect control means can notify the occurrence of the predetermined event based on the predetermined command, and in the game possible state, the predetermined event occurs, the main control means transmits a specific command different from the predetermined command to the effect control means, and the effect control means can notify the occurrence of the predetermined event based on the specific command. It is a gaming machine that

In this solution, the following features are added.
(1) A main control means (main control board) is provided.
(2) It has a production control means (production control board) that can communicate with the main control means.

(3) When a predetermined event occurs in the game stop state, the main control means transmits a predetermined command (first command) to the effect control means, and the effect control means can notify the occurrence of the predetermined event based on the predetermined command. do.
(4) When a predetermined event occurs in the playable state, the main control means transmits a specific command (second command) different from the predetermined command to the effect control means, and the effect control means executes the predetermined event based on the specific command. It is possible to report the occurrence.

According to this solution means, it is possible to change the command to be transmitted when the predetermined event occurs in the game stop state and when the predetermined event occurs in the game enabled state, and the effect control means can be in any state. It is possible to accurately grasp whether a predetermined event has occurred.

[Second technical feature: notification of RWM abnormal error after activation of stopping function]
Solution Means B1: The gaming machine of the present solution means includes transition means for enabling transition to a game stop state based on predetermined information regarding profits, and determination means for making it possible to determine whether an error has occurred in the game stop state. and an informing means capable of informing the occurrence of the error when the judging means judges that the error has occurred in the game stop state.

The gaming machine of this solving means has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information about profit (predetermined information that is updated at least when profit is obtained, difference information about the difference (difference ball) from the reference value (0) of the game medium), it is possible to shift to the game stop state. It has a transition means (main control board) for
(2) A determination means (main control board) capable of determining whether or not an error has occurred is provided in the game stop state.
(3) Informing means (effect control board) capable of informing the occurrence of an error when the judging means judges that an error has occurred in the game stop state is provided.

According to this solving means, it is possible to reliably notify that an error has occurred even in the game stop state, and as a result, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

Solution B2: In any one of the above-described solution means, the gaming machine of the present solution means recovers from power interruption in the game stop state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of recovery from the power interruption, the transition means returns to the game The gaming machine is characterized in that the stopped state is maintained, and the notification means can notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied without notifying that the game is in the stopped state.

In this solution, the following features are added.
(1) When power is restored in the game halted state and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure recovery, the transition means maintains the game halted state.
(2) When power is restored in a game stop state and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure return, the notification means can notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied without notifying that the game is in the stopped state. .

According to this solving means, when the predetermined condition is established at the time of recovery from power failure, it is possible to notify that the predetermined condition is established with priority over the game stop state.

[Third technical feature: Output of test signal before activation of differential ball limiter]
Solution Means C1: The gaming machine of the present solution means comprises transition means for enabling a transition to a game stop state based on predetermined information relating to profit, and a predetermined value before transition to the game stop state indicated by the predetermined information. and a test signal processing means having processing capable of outputting a specific test signal to an external device when reaching the target.

The gaming machine of this solving means has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information about profit (predetermined information that is updated at least when profit is obtained, difference information about the difference (difference ball) from the reference value (0) of the game medium), it is possible to shift to the game stop state. It has a transition means (main control board) for

(2) a test signal processing means having a process of outputting a specific test signal to an external device (making it executable) when the value indicated by the predetermined information reaches a predetermined value before shifting to the game stop state; I have. It should be noted that the specific test signal may be generated without actually being output.

According to this solution means, since the specific test signal can be output before shifting to the game stop state, the game stop state is announced by the specific test signal, and the game stop state suddenly occurs during the test. The situation can be avoided, and as a result, a novel gaming machine can be provided.

Solution Means C2: The gaming machine of the present solution means is characterized in that, in any one of the above-described solution means, the game machine is equipped with an informing means capable of informing information relating to the predetermined information when the specific test signal is output. It is a game machine that

In this solution means, when outputting a specific test signal, it is provided with an informing means (effect control board) capable of informing information about predetermined information.

According to this solving means, not only is it possible to output a specific test signal, but also it is possible to report information related to the predetermined information, so that it is possible to give advance notice of the game stop state by two methods of signal output and information reporting.

Solution C3: The gaming machine of the present solution is configured such that, in any of the above-described solution, the specific test signal can be output under conditions other than the value indicated by the predetermined information reaching the predetermined value. It is a gaming machine characterized by

In this solution, the specific test signal can be output even under conditions other than the value indicated by the predetermined information reaching the predetermined value (conditions such as the occurrence of other errors).

According to this solution, a specific test signal can have multiple roles, and the specific test signal can be effectively used.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

It is a block diagram of a management game machine. It is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing of the main control board, the frame control board and the effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of prize ball number management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of difference ball limiting device management processing. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of effect command management processing; It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of difference ball management processing. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for difference sphere calculation processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship among “actual difference sphere”, “calculation difference sphere” and “transmission difference sphere”; It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of difference ball limiting device related production|presentation management processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a production|presentation of a 1st production|presentation, a 2nd production|presentation, and a 3rd production|presentation. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of processing when a door open error occurs; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for processing when a door open error is canceled; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a stop function actuation time process. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the procedure of error notification processing; It is a figure explaining the content of error processing regarding illegality etc. (1/5). It is a figure explaining the content of error processing regarding illegality etc. (2/5). It is a figure explaining the content of error processing regarding illegality etc. (3/5). It is a figure explaining the content of error processing regarding illegality etc. (4/5). It is a figure explaining the content of error processing about illegality etc. (5/5). 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of CPU initialization processing; It is a figure which shows the content of a gaming machine state flag. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of timer interrupt processing; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of gaming machine state flag setting processing; FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of a stopping function operation|movement management phase. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example in the case of outputting a gaming machine error state signal from a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example in the case of outputting a gaming machine error state signal from a frame control board.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a managed game machine.
The management game machine 100 includes a management game machine game board 10 and a management game machine frame 20, circulates a certain number of game balls within the single machine, and supplies game balls to be used in games and to players. This is an enclosed game machine that does not require direct payout. The managed gaming machine 100 can be played by connecting to a dedicated unit (IC card unit) dedicated to the managed gaming machine.

The management game machine game board 10 includes a game board (acrylic board), a pattern display device (special pattern display device, normal pattern display device), a winning/ball passage detection mechanism (various switches), a windmill, a game nail, and other effects. Equipment (movable body for presentation, liquid crystal display, information display device, speaker, lamp), award display device, device for changing the falling direction (movable member, lid member), etc. are provided.

The management game machine frame 20 includes a game ball, a launching device, a power supply device, a ball polishing device, a game ball circulation device, a display device for the number of game balls, a glass plate, a night monitoring device, other production devices, an iron ball detection device, a front Equipped with decorations, counting switches, etc.

In the management game machine 100, the front decoration of the management game machine frame 20 can be opened. When the front decoration is opened, the front decoration and the glass plate are opened, and the management game machine game board 10 arranged behind the glass plate is exposed.

A dedicated unit 200 is connected to the managed gaming machine 100 . The CM board 201 (SC board) of the dedicated unit 200 and the frame control board 50 can communicate with each other. The management game machine 100 can transmit information to the hall computer through the dedicated unit 200 (CM board 201).

[Overview of management machines]
The outline of the managed gaming machine is as follows.
(1) The management gaming machine 100 belongs to the same category as the pachinko machine, and the player plays a game by hitting a game ball onto the board surface of the management gaming machine game board 10 .
(2) The managed gaming machine 100 has no upper and lower trays, and the player cannot directly touch the game balls.
(3) The management gaming machine 100 circulates the minimum number of game balls required for shooting within the management gaming machine 100, and a shooting device, a ball polishing device, and a game ball circulation device are provided during the circulation. there is
(4) The shooting device has the shooting performance of current gaming machines, and may be bottom firing or top firing.
(5) In the ball polishing device, a polishing cloth for removing dirt from game balls is stored in a cassette, and is replaced at regular intervals.
(6) The number of game balls and the number of acquired game balls are managed and displayed as numerical data by the management game machine 100 (frame control board 50).
(7) At the end of the game, by pressing the counting switch 53 (counting button), the number of game balls managed by the management gaming machine 100 (frame control board 50) can be transferred to a dedicated unit for management. .

The management game machine game board 10 includes a main control board 30 (first control means) and an effect control board 40 (effect control means).
The main control board 30 controls the contents regarding the progress of the game. The effect control board 40 controls the contents of game effects. The main control board 30 can communicate with the effect control board 40 and the frame control board 50 . The effect control board 40 can communicate with the main control board 30, but this communication is performed only in one direction from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 40, and two-way communication is not performed.

A winning opening switch 31 , an out switch 32 and a door open detection switch 33 are connected to the main control board 30 . The winning opening switch 31 includes each switch of a winning opening corresponding to a normal symbol or a special symbol, a large winning opening, a normal winning opening (general winning opening), and the like. The out switch 32 is arranged in the out passage. A game ball launched into the game area (board surface) flows down the game area and enters the winning opening or the out opening. be. The door open detection switch 33 is a switch for detecting opening of the door (glass door or inner frame). For example, the door open detection switch 33 detects opening of the glass door when the glass door is open, and detects opening of the inner frame when the inner frame is open. The door open detection switch 33 may be composed of two switches for the glass door and the inner frame, or may be composed of one switch for both the glass door and the inner frame.

A liquid crystal display 41 , a speaker 42 and a lamp 43 are connected to the performance control board 40 . The performance control board 40 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 30, determines the contents of the performance based on the received command, and executes the performance using a liquid crystal display 41, a speaker 42 and a lamp 43.

The management game machine frame 20 has a frame control board 50 (second control means). The frame control board 50 controls contents related to the number of game balls. The frame control board 50 can communicate with the main control board 30 . A subtraction sensor 51 , a foul ball sensor 52 , a counting switch 53 , a game ball count display device 54 , a game ball count clear switch 55 and a ball removal switch 56 are connected to the frame control board 50 .

When the frame control board 50 receives a winning ball number command (request for the number of winning game balls) from the main control board 30, the number of winning balls included in the winning ball number command is added to the number of game balls, and the number of game balls, etc. It is displayed on the display device 54 . When the subtraction sensor 51 detects the shooting of game balls, the frame control board 50 subtracts 1 from the number of game balls and displays it on the display device 54 such as the number of game balls. When the foul ball sensor 52 detects the passage of a game ball, the frame control board 50 adds 1 to the number of game balls and displays it on the display device 54 such as the number of game balls. When the count switch 53 is pressed, the frame control board 50 transmits the number of counted balls to the dedicated unit, subtracts the number of counted balls from the number of game balls, and displays the number of game balls after the subtraction on the display device 54 for the number of game balls, etc. to display. When the frame control board 50 receives the number information of the number of rental balls from the exclusive unit, the number information and the number of game balls are added to display the number of game balls on the display device 54 for the number of game balls. A foul ball (return ball) is a game ball that has been shot by a shooting device but returned without reaching the game area. When the game ball number clear switch 55 is pressed and the power is turned on, the game ball number can be cleared. If the number of game balls is 0 and the ball removal switch 55 is pressed, or if the game ball number clear switch 55 and the ball removal switch 56 are pressed, the frame control board 50 enters the ball removal state (ball removal mode). ).

FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing of the main control board, frame control board and effect control board.
The main control board 30 executes a process of acquiring the number of prize balls (S1).
When the number of prize balls is obtained, the main control board 30 transmits a command for the number of prize balls to the frame control board 50 (S2).

The frame control board 50 executes a process of acquiring the number of shot balls (S3).
The frame control board 50 executes a process of acquiring the number of foul balls (S4).
The frame control board 50 executes a process of calculating a difference ball (difference) (S5).
The frame control board 50 transmits a difference ball command (difference information) to the main control board 30 (S6).

The main control board 30 executes the actuation determination of the differential ball limiting device (S7).
The main control board 30 executes the transition determination to the game stop state (S8).
The main control board 30 executes transmission determination of the first effect command (S9), and when the determination result is affirmative, transmits the first effect command to the effect control board 40 (S10). When the effect control board 40 receives the first effect command, it executes the first effect (S11).

The main control board 30 executes transmission determination of the second effect command (S12), and when the determination result is affirmative, transmits the second effect command to the effect control board 40 (S13). When the effect control board 40 receives the second effect command, the effect control board 40 executes the second effect (S14).

The main control board 30 executes transmission determination of the third effect command (S15), and when the determination result is affirmative, transmits the third effect command to the effect control board 40 (S16). When the effect control board 40 receives the third effect command, the effect control board 40 executes the third effect (S17).

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure for managing the number of prize balls. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU). It should be noted that each flow chart shown below shows a process called in a predetermined loop process.
Step S100: The main control board 30 executes a prize number acquisition process. Specifically, the main control board 30 confirms the signal from the winning opening switch 31 . For example, when a signal is input from the switch corresponding to the start winning opening of the special symbol, the number of prize balls is set to "3", and when the signal is input from the switch corresponding to the big winning opening, the prize balls are set. The number is set to "10", and the number of prize balls is set to "5" when a signal is input from the switch corresponding to the normal winning hole. When multiple signals are input, the total value is set as the number of prize balls.

Step S101: The main control board 30 executes a number-of-balls command generation process. Specifically, the main control board 30 generates a prize number command including the number of prize balls set in the process of step S100. The generated command is transmitted to the frame control board 50 in a command transmission process (not shown). In addition, when the number of prize balls is "0", it is possible not to execute this process.
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

By executing such processing, the main control board 30 sends the number of winning balls (first information) necessary for calculating the difference ball (difference from the reference value (0) of the game medium) to the frame control board 50. can be sent.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the difference ball limiting device management process. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU).
Step S110: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not a difference pitch command has been received. The difference ball command is transmitted from the frame control board 50 to the main control board 30 .

As a result, when it is confirmed that the difference ball command has been received (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S111. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the ball command has been received (No), the main control board 30 executes step S112.

Step S111: The main control board 30 executes a process of storing the value of the transmission difference pitch in the difference pitch storage counter. The send delta sphere value is included in the delta sphere command.

Step S112: The main control board 30 executes a process of confirming whether or not the value of the difference ball saving counter is equal to or greater than 5FH. In addition, "5FH" means that the difference ball reached 95000 shots.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the difference ball saving counter is equal to or greater than 5FH (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S113. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5FH or more (No), the main control board 30 executes step S115.

Step S113: The main control board 30 executes a process of confirming whether the game state is during the big hit or the small hit. The game state can be confirmed by the game state flag (0: normal state, 1: during big hit, 2: during small hit). The main control board 30 sets the value of the game state flag according to the game state.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the game state is during the big hit or during the small hit (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S115. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game state is during the big hit or during the small hit (No), the main control board 30 executes step S114.

Step S114: The main control board 30 executes processing for operating the difference ball limiting device. The ball limiter is a control flag, not a physical device. Specifically, the main control board 30 executes a process of turning on the differential ball limiting device flag.

Here, if the game state is during a big win or during a small win (step S113: Yes), the ball difference limiting device does not operate, but since the big win or small win will eventually end, the ball difference is limited at that point. The device works. That is, by executing the processes of steps S113 and S114, when the game state is during the big win or the small win, the differential ball limiter can be operated after the big win or the small win is completed. In the case of a game property that leads from a small win to a big win (a game property in which a big win is achieved by passing through a specific area during a small win), the difference ball limiting device can be operated after the big win is completed, not after the small win.
The difference ball limiter flag is not turned off only by turning on the power again after the power is turned off, and can be turned off by clearing the RAM.

Step S115: The main control board 30 executes a process of confirming whether or not the differential ball limiting device is in operation. When the differential ball limiter flag is ON, it can be determined that the differential ball limiter is in operation, and when the differential ball limiter flag is OFF, it is determined that the differential ball limiter is not in operation. can be done.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the differential ball limiting device is in operation (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S116. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the differential ball limiting device is in operation (No), the main control board 30 returns to the caller and continues processing.

Step S116: The main control board 30 executes a process of shifting to the game stop state.
By shifting to the game stop state, it will be stopped. In the game stop state, the game is stopped (a state in which no symbols are changed, no pending digestion is performed, and no prize balls are played) and a shooting stop (a state in which game balls cannot be shot).
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

By executing such a process, the main control board 30 can receive the ball difference command (difference information) and shift to the game stop state based on the received ball difference command (difference information).

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of effect command management processing. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU).
Step S120: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5AH. In addition, "5AH" means that the difference ball reached 90000 shots.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5AH (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S121. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5AH (No), the main control board 30 executes step S122.

Step S121: The main control board 30 executes first effect command generation processing. The generated first effect command (stop function activation warning designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 40 in a command transmission process (not shown).

Step S122: The main control board 30 executes a process of confirming whether or not the value of the differential ball saving counter is 5FH or more and the gaming state is during a big win or a small win.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the differential ball saving counter is 5FH or more and the gaming state is during the big hit or the small hit (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S123. On the other hand, when the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5FH or more and it cannot be confirmed that the game state is a big hit or a small hit (No), the main control board 30 executes step S124.

Step S123: The main control board 30 executes a second effect command generation process. The generated second effect command (stop function activation notice designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 40 in a command transmission process (not shown).

Step S124: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5FH or more and the game state is the normal state. It should be noted that the normal state is a state other than during a big hit or a small hit.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the differential ball saving counter is 5FH or more and the game state is normal (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S125. On the other hand, when the value of the difference ball saving counter is 5FH or more and it cannot be confirmed that the game state is the normal state (No), the main control board 30 returns to the caller. Continue processing.

Step S125: The main control board 30 executes third effect command generation processing. The generated third effect command (stop function operation designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 40 in a command transmission process (not shown).
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the difference ball management process. This process is executed by the frame control board 50 (frame control CPU).
Step S200: The frame control board 50 executes a process of confirming whether or not a number-of-balls command has been received.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the number-of-balls command has been received (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes step S201. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the number-of-balls command has been received (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S202.
Step S201: The frame control board 50 executes a process of storing the number of prize balls in the number of prize balls counter. The number of prize balls is included in the number of prize balls command.

Step S202: The frame control board 50 executes processing for confirming whether or not there is the number of shot balls (whether or not a signal from the subtraction sensor 51 is received).

As a result, when it is confirmed that there are shot balls (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes step S203. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that there are shot balls (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S204.

Step S203: The frame control board 50 executes processing for storing the number of shot balls in the shot ball number counter. For example, when one shot is detected, "1" is stored in the shot ball number counter, and when two shots are detected, "2" is stored in the shot ball number counter.

Step S204: The frame control board 50 executes processing for confirming whether or not there is the number of foul balls (whether or not a signal from the foul ball sensor 52 is received).

As a result, when it is confirmed that there are foul balls (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes step S205. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that there are foul balls (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S206.

Step S205: The frame control board 50 executes processing for storing the number of foul balls in the counter for the number of foul balls. For example, when a foul ball is detected once, "1" is stored in the counter for the number of foul balls, and when two foul balls are detected, "2" is stored in the counter for the number of foul balls. .

Step S206: The frame control board 50 executes a ball difference calculation process. The differential ball calculation process is a process of calculating the differential ball based on the number of awarded balls, the number of fired balls, the number of fouled balls, and the like. The details of the differential ball calculation process will be described later.
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the differential ball calculation process. This process is executed by the frame control board 50 (frame control CPU).
Step S210: The frame control board 50 executes a process of confirming whether or not it is the first process after the power is turned on. Whether or not it is the first process after power-on can be confirmed by the power-on flag. The power-on flag is turned off when the power is turned on, and turned on when this process is executed once.

As a result, when it is confirmed that it is the first process after power-on (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes steps S211 and S212. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that it is the first process after the power is turned on (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S213.

Step S211: The frame control board 50 executes a process of storing "100000 (100,000 shots)" in the calculation difference ball. The reason why the difference ball for calculation is set to "100000 (100,000 shots)" instead of "0" is that the game starts with the shot, so setting "0" will result in a negative number. This is because the processing on the program becomes complicated.
Step S212: The frame control board 50 executes processing to store "0" in the previous value.

Step S213: The frame control board 50 executes processing for calculating a difference sphere for calculation using the following first arithmetic expression.
(First calculation formula) Differential ball for calculation = Differential ball for calculation + Number of prize balls counter - Number of fired balls counter + Number of foul balls counter ' is '10', the 'foul ball number counter' is '1', and the 'foul ball number counter' is '2', the calculated 'difference ball for calculation' is '100011 (= 100000+10-1+2)”.

Step S214: The frame control board 50 executes the process of calculating the difference sphere for transmission by the following second arithmetic expression.
(Second calculation formula) difference ball for transmission = (calculation difference ball - 100000) ÷ 1000
For example, if the "difference sphere for calculation" is "100011", the calculated "difference sphere for transmission" is "0 (=100011-100000)/1000)". In addition, when the result of the operation is 0 or less, it becomes 0, and the decimal point is rounded down. Division may be performed by shift operations.

Step S215: The frame control board 50 executes processing for confirming whether or not the value of the difference ball for transmission is different from the previous value. The previous value is saved in step S218, which will be described later. For example, if the value of the difference sphere for transmission is "0" and the previous value is "0", this processing is determined to be negative (No). Also, if the value of the difference sphere for transmission is "1" and the previous value is "0", this processing is determined to be affirmative (Yes).

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the difference sphere for transmission is different from the previous value (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes step S216. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the value of the difference sphere for transmission is different from the previous value (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S218.

Step S216: The frame control board 50 executes processing for confirming whether or not the value of the difference ball for transmission is the value of "previous value - 1". For example, if the value of the differential ball for transmission is "2" and the previous value is "2", it is determined to be negative (No) in this process. Also, when the value of the difference sphere for transmission is "2" and the previous value is "3", this process is determined to be affirmative (Yes).

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the differential ball for transmission is the value of "previous value - 1" (Yes), the frame control board 50 executes step S218. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the value of the difference ball for transmission is the value of "previous value - 1" (No), the frame control board 50 executes step S217.

Step S217: The frame control board 50 executes a difference ball command generation process. The predecessor value of the pitch command stores information identifying the pitch command, and the trailing value of the pitch command stores the value of the pitch for transmission. The generated command is transmitted to the main control board 30 in a command transmission process (not shown).
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

By executing such processing, the frame control board 50 receives the number of prize balls (first information) necessary for calculating the difference ball, and the received number of prize balls (first information) and the difference ball The difference ball is calculated based on the number of shot balls (second information) and the number of foul balls (second information), which are information necessary for calculation and are different from the number of prize balls (first information). can be sent to the main control board 30.

In addition, by executing the processing of steps S215 to S217, the frame control board 50 can detect that the difference sphere value (difference value) satisfies a specific condition (the transmission difference sphere value is different from the previous value). case, if the difference pitch value for transmission is not the value of "previous value - 1"), send a difference pitch command (difference information), and if the difference pitch value (difference value) does not satisfy a specific condition, It is possible not to transmit the difference ball command (difference information).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the "actual difference sphere", the "calculation difference sphere", and the "transmission difference sphere".
When the "actual difference pitch" is "0 pitches", the "calculation difference pitch" is "100000 pitches" and the "transmission difference pitch" is "00H".
If the 'actual difference pitch' is '1000 pitches', the 'calculation difference pitch' is '101000 pitches' and the 'transmission difference pitch' is '01H'.

If the 'actual difference pitch' is '2000 pitches', the 'calculation difference pitch' is '102000 pitches' and the 'transmission difference pitch' is '02H'.
If the 'actual difference pitch' is '3000 pitches', the 'calculation difference pitch' is '103000 pitches' and the 'transmission difference pitch' is '03H'.

If the 'actual difference pitch' is '10000 pitches', the 'calculation difference pitch' is '110000 pitches' and the 'transmission difference pitch' is '0AH'.
When the "actual difference pitch" is "90000 pitches", the "calculation difference pitch" is "190000 pitches" and the "transmission difference pitch" is "5AH".

When the "actual difference pitch" is "95000 pitches", the "calculation difference pitch" is "195000 pitches" and the "transmission difference pitch" is "5FH".
When the "actual difference pitch" is "100,000 pitches", the "calculation difference pitch" is "200,000 pitches" and the "transmission difference pitch" is "64H".
It should be noted that the minimum value of the "difference ball for calculation" may be set to "0" so that even if the number of out balls occurs, the value will not be negative.

Here, the "difference ball" is a value obtained by subtracting the "out ball (the number of balls consumed by launching, etc.)" from the "safe ball (the number of balls acquired by prize balls, etc.)". It should be noted that the value of the "determination ball" can be a value obtained by subtracting the "safe ball" from the "out ball", but only the positive and negative values are reversed, and the value of the difference ball itself does not change.

In this way, the difference ball is calculated based on the relationship between the "safe ball" and the "out ball", so even if 95,000 shots are scored, it may not be the end of the game. For example, if 5,000 shots have already been fired at the beginning of the game, the game ends when 100,000 shots (95,000 difference = -5,000 + 100,000) are won.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the difference ball limiting device related effect management process. This process is executed by the production control board 40 (production control CPU).
Step S300: The effect control board 40 executes a process of confirming whether or not the first effect command has been received.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the first effect command has been received (Yes), the effect control board 40 executes step S301. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the first effect command has been received (No), the effect control board 40 executes step S302.

Step S301: The effect control board 40 executes processing for executing the first effect. The first effect is, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 10(A).

Step S302: The effect control board 40 executes a process of confirming whether or not the second effect command has been received.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the second effect command has been received (Yes), the effect control board 40 executes step S303. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the second effect command has been received (No), the effect control board 40 executes step S304.

Step S303: The effect control board 40 executes the process of executing the second effect. The second effect is, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 10(B).

Step S304: The effect control board 40 executes a process of confirming whether or not the third effect command has been received.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the third effect command has been received (Yes), the effect control board 40 executes step S305. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the third effect command has been received (No), the effect control board 40 returns to the caller and continues processing.

Step S305: The effect control board 40 executes processing for executing the third effect. The third effect is, for example, the effect shown in FIG. 10(C).
When the above processing is completed, it returns to the calling source.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing examples of effects of the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect.
In FIG. 10(A), the effect of the first round during the big hit is executed. The screen displays firework bonus character information indicating the name of the jackpot game, as well as right-handed character information and an arrow image that encourages right-handed hitting. At this point, it is assumed that the number of difference balls has reached 90,000. In this case, the first effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the first effect is the effect of displaying the first image E1 on the upper part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 41. As shown in FIG. The first image E1 is an image containing character information "About 5000 shots remain until the stopping function is activated".

In FIG. 10(B), the effect of the 5th round during the big hit is executed. It should be noted that this 5th round is not the 5th round continued from FIG. 10(A), but the 5th round of another big hit. The screen displays firework bonus character information indicating the name of the jackpot game, as well as right-handed character information and an arrow image that encourages right-handed hitting. At this point, it is assumed that 95,000 difference balls have been hit. In this case, the second effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the second effect is the effect of displaying the second image E2 on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 41. As shown in FIG. The second image E2 is an image containing character information saying that "the stop function is activated after the end of winning and the game is stopped".

In FIG. 10(C), an effect in the normal state is displayed. At this point, it is assumed that the number of difference balls has reached 95,000, or that the number of difference balls has reached 95,000 during the big win, the big win game is finished, and the state is shifted to the normal state. In this case, the third effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the third effect is a effect of displaying a third image E3 on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 41. FIG. The third image E3 is an image containing character information such as "Stopping function is in operation. The maximum payout per day has been reached. The game will be stopped. Please call an attendant." On the display screen of the liquid crystal display 41, the left effect pattern, middle effect pattern, and right effect pattern are displayed ("1"-"2"-"3"), but since the game is stopped, each pattern (special pattern , normal design, production design) will not change. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are also displayed in a stopped state.

Furthermore, the markers M1 and M2 representing the number of memories (holding) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol displayed in the pre-variation display area X1 are not consumed. Therefore, the markers M1 and M2 are not moved and displayed in the changing display area X2.
It should be noted that when the number of difference balls reaches 95,000 during the fluctuation of the symbols, the fluctuation can be forcibly terminated at that time and the game can be stopped.

Regarding FIG. 10(C), a specific image (premium image) when the stop function is activated is displayed on the layer above the image of the production pattern, the image of the mini pattern, and the image of the hold icon, and the image of the production pattern and the mini pattern It may be configured so that the image and the image of the pending icon are not displayed on the liquid crystal.

In the first effect, second effect, and third effect, not only can an image be displayed on the liquid crystal display 41, but also a warning sound can be output from the speaker 42, and the lamp 43 can be turned on.
Since the first image E1 and the second image E2 are images displayed during the game, they are displayed in a small size so as not to interfere with the game, but the third image E3 is an image displayed when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is displayed in a larger size than the first image E1 and the second image E2.

As described above, according to this embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the frame control board 50 calculates the difference ball, the processing load on the main control board 30 can be reduced.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the frame control board 50 transmits the pitch difference command (difference information) only when the value of the pitch difference satisfies a specific condition. Therefore, the pitch difference command is frequently transmitted. It is possible to avoid such a situation that the main control board 30 and the frame control board 50 are subjected to processing loads.

(3) [Exemplary problem] Construct appropriate control contents when installing a difference ball limiting device.
[Overview] The frame control board 50 manages the difference ball. The differential ball is calculated from the number of winning balls transmitted from the main control board 30, the number of shot balls managed by the frame control board 50, and the number of foul balls. The frame control board 50 sends a command of the difference ball to the main control board 30 . The difference ball sends a command to the main control with the value divided by 1000 (sending as a value between 00 and 96). In 96, it is assumed that the difference ball limiting device operation condition is satisfied during the big win or the small win, but the difference ball exceeds 96000 after the big win or the small win. Note that the frame control board 50 does not back up the difference ball.

The main control board 30 manages the operation of the differential ball limiter. When the value of the command received from the frame control board 50 reaches the specified value (95), the differential ball limiting device is activated. In the case of a big win or a small win, the differential ball limiting device is operated after the big win or the small win.
The main control board 30 stops the game (transitions to the game stop state) when the differential ball limiter is activated.

The main control board 30 transmits the first effect command to the effect control board 40 when the command received from the frame control board 50 is 90 (difference ball 90000).
The main control board 30 transmits the second effect command and the third effect command to the effect control board 40 when the command received from the frame control board 50 is 95 (difference ball 95000).
It should be noted that the main control board 30 backs up the operating state of the differential ball limiting device (the differential ball limiting device flag). Therefore, when the differential ball limiting device is in the operating state, the differential ball limiting device can be returned to the non-operating state (normal state) by clearing the RWM (RAM).

The effect control board 40 manages notification of information regarding the difference ball limiting device. The performance control board 40 notifies the activation warning of the difference ball limiter at the point of difference ball 90000 (first effect), and at the point of difference ball 95000, notifies the operation of the difference ball limiter (second effect, third effect). performance).

[Exemplary Effect] It is possible to appropriately mount the difference ball limiting device while reducing the processing load on the main control board 30, the frame control board 50, and the effect control board 40.

[Specific configuration]
The following (1) to (3) are implemented.
(1) Differential ball limiter activation warning: 90000 shots and 5000 shots warning (1st production)
(2) Notice of activation of difference ball limiter: Notice of big hits and small hits of 95,000 shots or more (second production)
(3) Differential ball limiter activation: After the end of the big hit/minor win operation, the differential ball limiter is activated, the game is stopped, and the shooting is stopped (third effect)
It is preferable to adopt the following specifications for command transmission from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 40 and command analysis load reduction in the effect control board 40.

[Frame control board]
The frame control board 50 calculates the difference sphere, and transmits the value of the “transmission difference sphere” in FIG. 8 to the main control board 30 . The maximum value of the "difference sphere for transmission" is 64H.
Subsequent values (values of differential balls for transmission) once transmitted after power-on are not transmitted again unless 1000 balls decrease from the maximum value. For example, after transmitting 5AH, if the value is between 59H and 5AH, no command is transmitted, but both increments and decrements are transmitted from 58H. That is, when the "difference ball for transmission" reaches a certain specific value, the command is not transmitted if the value is decreased by 1 from the specific value, but if it is decreased by 2, the command is transmitted. The reason for adopting this kind of control is that when the "transmission difference ball" shifts to a new value, there is a possibility that the difference ball will increase and decrease due to the shooting of the game ball. This is to avoid sending similar commands over and over again. Note that the difference ball value is cleared each time the power is turned on.

[Main control board]
The main control board 30 refers to the command value of the differential ball command transmitted from the frame control board 50 and determines command transmission to the effect control board 40 .
When the command value of the differential ball command is 5AH, the first effect command is transmitted to the effect control board 40. - 特許庁
The command value of the difference ball command is 5FH, and when the big hit or the small hit is in progress, a second effect command is transmitted to the effect control board 40.例文帳に追加
When the command value of the difference ball command is 5FH and the big win or the small win is not in progress (after the winning operation is finished), the third effect command is transmitted to the effect control board 40.例文帳に追加The command value is cleared each time the power is turned on. It should be noted that after the second effect, the process shifts to the third effect. Even if game balls are shot after the second performance and the number of difference balls is reduced, the first performance is not returned.

[Other configurations]
It is preferable that the first effect be terminated after notification for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds). The reason for ending the first effect in a certain period of time is as follows.
(1) If the game is not finished within a certain period of time, the player may misunderstand. In other words, it is difficult to judge how many more rounds it will take to stop.
(2) If the error priority of the first effect is set lower than other error notifications (for example, door opening error), the display of the first effect disappears when another error occurs.
(3) It is possible to set the error priority of the first effect to be higher and continue to display, but then a display cancellation command is also required, which increases the capacity of the main control board 30 .
The second effect continues to be executed until the big win or small win ends, and the third effect continues to be executed until the power is turned off.

The embodiments described above can be modified as follows.
(1) The calculation of the difference ball was described as being executed by the frame control board 50, but the main control board 30 may also execute it. In this case, the frame control board 50 transmits information on the number of shot balls and the number of foul balls to the main control board 30, and the main control board 30 determines the difference ball based on the number of prize balls, the number of shot balls and the number of foul balls. Calculate

(2) In the case of a normal gaming machine that is not a management gaming machine, the frame control board 50 does not exist, but the payout control board does. However, since the payout control board is already on the market, it is difficult to change the control details. In a gaming machine having a main control board and a payout control board, when realizing a difference ball limiting device, the difference balls are determined based on the number of winning balls based on the winning opening switch and the number of shot balls based on the out switch. can be calculated.
Further, the payout control board may calculate the differential ball in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. At that time, the command information (number of out balls / number of prize balls) sent from the main control board, information detected by the payout control board (number of out balls information / number of payout information) is referred to as appropriate to determine the difference ball. You may make it calculate.

(3) At least one of steps S215 and S216 in FIG. 7 may not be executed.

[Test signal]
(4) As a configuration related to the test signal, the following configuration can be adopted.
(a) When a jig is attached from the outside to the first control means (main control board) or the second control means (frame control board, payout control board, medal number control board), the state of the game machine through the jig A test signal configuration may be provided that outputs a signal indicative of At this time, the first control means or the second control means may store a program for output configuration of the test signal.

(b) As a test signal, a game state (normal state, time saving state, etc.), a variation state of special symbols (fluctuation/stopping), etc. are output from a plurality of output pins. Some of the plurality of output pins may be configured to output a specific signal when the number of difference balls reaches a specific number (a specific value that is the number before the game is stopped). With this configuration, it is possible to accurately notify through the jig that the game stop condition is about to be satisfied, for example, before the difference ball reaches the game stop condition.

(c) When the game machine is actually operated and the payout ratio is inspected, if the ball difference becomes too large, the game will be stopped and inspection will not be possible. In such a case, when the test signal of the specific signal is output, the power of the game machine is turned off once and turned on again (power on without clearing the RAM), the game state of the main control Since the count of difference balls is cleared while maintaining (variation state of fluctuation / stop of fluctuation, memory of acquired hold, game state such as normal / short time / variable probability, memory of whether it is a big hit or not), Inspection can be resumed from the state before power failure. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game is stopped during inspection of the ball-putting rate of the gaming machine, and an accurate ball-putting rate cannot be checked.

(d) The program for executing the above configuration may be configured to be executed only when the jig is attached, or may be configured to be executed as processing even when the jig is not attached. In any case, any configuration may be used as long as it can output a specific signal during a test in which a jig is attached.

(e) During the timing of outputting the specific signal, the display screen of the liquid crystal display may be configured to be capable of executing a suggestive effect or a notification effect regarding the differential ball limiting device. For example, at the same time as the output of a specific signal, the display screen of the liquid crystal display displays "The difference ball will reach the upper limit soon.", "When the difference ball reaches the upper limit, the game will be stopped." , "Equipped with a differential ball limiting device." In this case, the output period of the specific signal may be different from the execution period of the suggestion effect or notification effect regarding the difference ball limiting device. In addition, the output period of the specific signal is defined as the interval between 90,000 and 95,000 difference balls, and when the difference ball reaches 95,000, the suggestive effect and the notification effect are executed. may be notified step by step.

(5) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines. That is, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine having a main control board for controlling game execution and game stoppage, and a medal count control board for controlling medal payout.
In this case, the main control board transmits information on the number of medals consumed in the game and information on the number of medals obtained in the game to the medal number control board, and the medal number control board calculates the difference number. Then, the difference number information calculated by the medal number control board may be transmitted to the main control board, and the main control board may set the game stop state based on the received difference number information.
In addition, the main control board transmits information on the number of medals obtained in the game to the medal number control board, and the medal number control board detects the difference in the number of medals based on the information on the number of medals obtained in the game and the information on the number of medals consumed in the game. Calculate Then, the difference number information calculated by the medal number control board may be transmitted to the main control board, and the main control board may set the game stop state based on the received difference number information.

(6) Although the second control means has been described as an example of the frame control board, it may be a payout control board or a medal number control board. Although the game medium has been described as an example of a game ball, it may be a game medal, or may be electronic data corresponding to the game ball or the game medal. The difference has been described with the example of the difference ball, but it may be the difference sheet. The number of difference sheets can be calculated by "the number of difference sheets = the number of obtained sheets - the number of consumed sheets". Further, the difference may target only the number of winning balls and the number of acquired balls (number of balls put out, the number of acquired balls), or may target the subtraction information (number of consumption) of only the number of fired balls and the number of consumed balls.

A management gaming machine can include at least one technical feature out of the following three technical features.
The first technical feature is [implementation of door open error during operation of stop function]. The second technical feature is [announcement of RWM abnormal error after activation of stop function]. The third technical feature is [output of test signal before activation of differential ball limiter].
In addition, for each technical feature described below, the content described in each technical feature can be used alone, or the content described in each technical feature can be used in combination. Also, the contents described in each technical feature can be used in combination with the basic technical features described above. If the content of one technical feature is different from the content of another technical feature, the content of any of the technical features can be adopted, and the content of the explanation is lacking due to the content of each technical feature. In some cases, it can be supplemented by the content of other technical features or the description of the basic technical features described above.
Each technical feature will be described in order below. It should be noted that descriptions of parts that are less relevant to each technical feature may be simplified or omitted.

[First technical feature: Implementation of door open error during operation of stop function]
In the first technical feature, the door open error command is changed according to the operation status of the stopping function.
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for processing when a door open error occurs. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU). Also, this process is called when the door (glass door or inner frame) is opened (when the door open detection switch turns from off to on, or while the door open detection switch is on). is. Note that this process can also be a process that is executed once at a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms).

Step S400: The main control board 30 executes processing to confirm whether or not the stopping function has been activated. The main control board 30 can determine that the stopping function has been activated when the difference ball limiting device flag is on.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stopping function has been activated (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S402. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the stopping function has been activated (No), the main control board 30 executes step S401.

Step S<b>401 : The main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a door opening error generation designation command to the effect control board 40 . The effect control board 40 executes the first notification effect corresponding to the door opening error occurrence designation command.
Step S<b>402 : The main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a door opening error occurrence designation command during stop function operation to the effect control board 40 . The effect control board 40 executes the second notification effect corresponding to the door opening error generation designation command during operation of the stopping function. The first notification effect and the second notification effect may be different effects or may be the same effect.
After completing the process of step S401 or step S402, the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for processing when a door open error is canceled. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU). Also, this process is called when the door (glass door or inner frame) is closed (when the door open detection switch is turned off from on).

Step S410: The main control board 30 executes processing to confirm whether or not the stopping function has been activated. The main control board 30 can determine that the stopping function has been activated when the difference ball limiting device flag is on.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the stopping function has been activated (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S412. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the stopping function has been activated (No), the main control board 30 executes step S411.

Step S411: The main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a door open error cancellation designation command to the effect control board 40. The effect control board 40 terminates the first notification effect corresponding to the door opening error occurrence designation command.
Step S412: The main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a door open error release designation command during operation of the stopping function to the effect control board 40. The effect control board 40 terminates the second notification effect corresponding to the door opening error generation designation command during operation of the stopping function.
After finishing the process of step S411 or step S412, the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of processing when the stopping function is activated. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU). Also, this process is a process that is called when the stopping function is activated (when the difference ball limiter flag is ON).

Step S420: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not there is a door open error (whether or not a door open error has occurred). The main control board 30 can determine that there is a door open error when the door open detection switch is on.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the door opening error is occurring (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S421. On the other hand, if the door open error cannot be confirmed (No), the main control board 30 returns to the caller.

Step S421: The main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a door opening error occurrence designation command during stop function operation to the effect control board 40. The effect control board 40 executes the second notification effect corresponding to the door opening error generation designation command during operation of the stopping function.
After completing the process of step S421, the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a procedure example of error notification processing. This process is executed by the production control board 40 (production control CPU).
Step S430: The effect control board 40 executes a process of confirming whether or not an error has occurred. The occurrence of an error can be confirmed by an error command or the like. Moreover, the effect control board 40 can determine that an error has occurred when any of the events of the priority orders 1 to 25 shown in FIGS. 15 to 19 has occurred.
As a result, when it is confirmed that an error has occurred (Yes), the effect control board 40 executes step S431. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that an error has occurred (No), the effect control board 40 returns to the caller.

Step S431: The effect control board 40 executes a process of checking whether or not multiple errors have occurred.
As a result, when it is confirmed that a plurality of errors have occurred (Yes), the effect control board 40 executes step S432. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that a plurality of errors have occurred (No), the effect control board 40 executes step S433.

Step S432: The effect control board 40 executes an error reporting process with a higher priority. For example, when "door open error during stop function operation (priority 8 in FIG. 16)" and "stop function operation (priority 9 in FIG. 16)" occur, the higher priority is "stop Error notification processing corresponding to "door open error during function operation (priority 8 in FIG. 16)" is executed, and error notification processing corresponding to low priority "stop function operation (priority 9 in FIG. 16)" is don't run If three or more errors have occurred, error notification processing corresponding to the error with the highest priority is executed.

Step S433: The effect control board 40 executes notification processing of the error that has occurred. For example, if only "door open error during stop function operation (priority 8 in Fig. 16)" has occurred, the error corresponding to "door open error during stop function operation (priority 8 in Fig. 16)" Execute notification processing. If only "door open error (priority 21 in FIG. 19)" has occurred, error notification processing corresponding to "door open error (priority 21 in FIG. 19)" is executed.
After completing the above processing, the effect control board 40 returns to the calling source.

[Details of error processing related to fraud etc.]
15 to 19 are diagrams for explaining the content of error processing relating to fraud.
In this embodiment, the main control board, the frame control board or the effect control board executes the error processing described in these figures. It should be noted that the content of the described error processing may not be executed depending on the compatible model, and there is also processing that is not an error depending on the processing. An error occurring in the main control board is notified to the effect control board by an error command or the like. An error occurring in the frame control board is notified to the effect control board by an error command or the like via the main control board. The production control board can grasp the error that occurred in the production control board.

First, the "priority order" in the upper part of the figure indicates the priority when notifying an error. The effect control board executes only one error notification. For this reason, the effect control board, for example, when the first priority "SATA in preparation" and the second priority "during the ball extraction state" occur at the same time, the higher priority "SATA in preparation" notification processing (lamp lighting, voice notification, liquid crystal notification) is executed. However, processing other than notification processing (for example, processing such as command transmission) can be executed in parallel regardless of the priority. The order of priority is assigned to items that are highly likely to affect the progress of the game.

"Error name" indicates the name of the error. "Glass frame center left error notification LED" corresponds to one LED located in the left center among a plurality of LEDs included in the glass door.
"Glass frame decoration LED" corresponds to a plurality of LEDs positioned on the upper side, the left side, the lower side, the right side, etc. among the plurality of LEDs included in the glass door.
"G board decoration LED" corresponds to the LED of the board surface lamp included in the management game machine game board.

"Voice notification" represents the content of the voice or warning sound output from the speaker. "Liquid crystal information" represents the content of character information displayed on the liquid crystal display.
"Error management" indicates which control board (main control board, frame control board or effect control board) manages errors. However, errors may be managed by a plurality of control boards.

"Error occurrence condition" represents a condition as to what kind of condition is satisfied to make the error occur.
"Error release condition" represents a condition as to what kind of condition is satisfied to release the occurring error.

“Hall computer output” represents the content of a signal to be transmitted to the outside of the management gaming machine 100 .
"Stop game" indicates whether or not to stop the game when a target error occurs. The contents of each error will be specifically described below in descending order of priority.

[SATA in preparation]
Priority: 1
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: - (A hyphen indicates that the item will not be executed. Same below.)
Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part white flashing G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: None LCD notification: "Preparing screen"
Error management: Production control board Error occurrence condition: Initial startup Error cancellation condition: After SATA preparation is completed Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
Remarks: SATA preparation is the waiting time until screen preparation is completed at the time of initial startup. Do nothing until this error ends. SATA is a CGROM (NAND-type SATA (Serial ATA) standard ROM) used for the performance control board.

[During ball extraction]
Priority: 2
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off
Liquid crystal notification: "It is in the state of pulling out the ball"
Error management: Frame control board Error occurrence condition: When the power is turned on while the number of game balls is 0 and the ball removal switch is pressed Error cancellation condition: Until the power is turned off Hall computer output: -
Game stop: Stop the game Remarks: If the number of game balls remains, turn on the power while pressing the game ball number clear switch and the ball removal switch at the same time to move to the ball removal state.

〔setting change〕
Priority: 3
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Weak warning sound + "Changing settings"
Liquid crystal notification: "Changing settings"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence conditions: When changing settings (while changing settings)
Error cancellation condition: When setting change is completed Hall computer output: Output during setting change (for example, until 30 seconds have passed since launch or counting)
Game stop: Stop the game Remarks: After the setting change is completed, the RAM clear notification will be performed for the specified time (31 seconds). When other errors are compounded, notification is given in accordance with the order of priority after notification of RAM clearing.

[Main board abnormal error]
Priority: 4
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: Weak warning sound + "Main board abnormal error"
Liquid crystal notification: "Main board abnormal error. Please call the staff."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence conditions: When RWM (RAM) is abnormal, when set value is abnormal Error cancellation condition: When setting is changed and RAM and set values return to normal Hall computer output: Output during error detection Game stop: Game stop Remarks: Setting change is required to cancel the error.

[Backup error]
Priority: 5
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Weak warning sound + "Backup error error"
LCD notification: "Backup abnormal error. Please call the staff."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: Backup abnormal error Error release condition: Setting change and RWM/set value return to normal Hall computer output: Output during error detection Game stop: Stop game Remarks: Error release Setting change is required.

[Clear RAM]
Priority: 6
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights out Voice notification: "Memory cleared" (audio can be made depending on the model)
Liquid crystal notification: "None" (default screen (normal game screen) display)
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When RAM is cleared Error cancellation condition: 31 seconds Hall computer output: Until 30 seconds have passed since firing or counting Game stop: Game stop

[Setting confirmation]
Priority: 7
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Weak warning sound + "Setting confirmation"
Liquid crystal notification: "Checking settings"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence conditions: When checking settings (checking settings)
Error cancellation condition: End of setting confirmation Hall computer output: Output during setting confirmation (until 30 seconds have passed since launch or counting)
Game stop: - (no game stop)
Remarks: If 31 seconds have not passed by the end of setting confirmation, only the liquid crystal will be restored and the voice/lamp will continue to notify. After confirming the settings, the power failure recovery notification is performed. When other errors are compounded, notification is given according to the priority.

[Door open error during stop function operation]
Priority: 8
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights out Voice notification: Warning sound and "Door is open" (always notify for about 15 seconds after door is opened) )
LCD notification: "Door is open"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When the door is opened Error cancellation condition: When the door is closed Hall computer output: Output while the door is open Game stop: -
Remarks: The door open error LED notification pattern is retained for 30 seconds after the door is closed. At least a part of the notification contents may be different between opening the glass door and opening the inner frame (the same applies to the door open error).

[Stopping function activated]
Priority: 9
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off
Liquid crystal notification: "The stop function is in operation. The maximum amount that can be paid out in one day has been reached. The game will be stopped. Please call the staff."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When the number of difference balls reaches 95,000 or more Error cancellation condition: Until the power is turned off Hall computer output: Output during error detection Game stop: Stop the game Remarks: Stop function The recovery condition from the operation is RAM clear, and when the power is recovered, the notification is given again. The difference sphere (calculation difference sphere) is cleared (returns to the initial value) when power is restored. If the door is opened while the stopping function is operating, a door open error is reported (see priority 8).

[Attachment connection error]
Priority: 10
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Off Glass frame decoration LED: All frames off G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: None LCD notification: "Attachment connection error. Please call the staff."
Error management: Production control board Error occurrence conditions: Upper or lower attachment connection error (unconnected or wrong connection, serial communication error)
Error release condition: Until power is turned off or connection error is resolved. Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
An attachment is a part that can be attached to and detached from a management game machine frame.

[Illegal Winning Error]
Priority: 11
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off
Liquid crystal notification: "Unauthorized winning was detected"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence conditions: (A) When 5 or more game balls win in the big winning opening other than when the special electric accessory is operating, or (B) Other than the normal electric accessory hitting operation When 5 or more game balls are won in normal electric accessories Error cancellation condition: 60 seconds Hall computer output: minimum X seconds (eg 0.3 seconds) output Game stop: -. However, the game may be stopped.
Remarks: If you win a prize other than normal electric accessory per action, you can output the hall computer regardless of the error regulation number and invalidate the prize. In addition, when the specified number of errors is reached, an LED, liquid crystal, sound, or the like can be used to notify the user.

[Award frequency error]
Priority: 12
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off
Liquid crystal notification: "A prize frequency abnormality was detected. Please call the staff."
Error management: Production control board Error occurrence condition: Detects more than a specified number of game balls entering each winning hole in 60 seconds Error release condition: 60 seconds Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
Remarks: The liquid crystal notification can be a display that can identify the winning opening where the error occurred.

[Large winning mouth excessive winning error]
Priority: 13
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: Warning sound + "Excessive winnings detected"
Liquid crystal notification: "Excessive winnings detected"
Error management: Production control board Error occurrence condition: When "regular winning number + prescribed number" or more wins occur twice in one round during one big role (during jackpot game) Error cancellation condition: 60 seconds Hall computer output:-
Game stop:-

[Big prize mouth abnormal discharge error]
Priority: 14
Error notification LED in the left center of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: Warning sound + "Abnormal discharge detected"
Liquid crystal notification: "We have detected an abnormal discharge from the big prize mouth"
Error management: Production control board Error occurrence condition: When passing a game ball to a specific area or discharge port is detected even though it has not won a large winning mouth with a specific area Error release condition: 60 seconds hall computer output :-
Game stop:-

[Radio wave error]
Priority: 15
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Warning sound + "Radio wave detected"
Liquid crystal notification: "Radio waves detected. Please call the staff."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When radio wave is detected or when radio wave sensor disconnection is detected Error cancellation condition: 60 seconds after radio wave error cancellation Hall computer output: Minimum X seconds (eg 0.3 seconds) output Game stop: -
Remarks: The liquid crystal notification can be a display that can identify the location where the radio wave error occurred. The error notification continues for 60 seconds after the error is cleared.

[Magnetic error]
Priority: 16
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Warning sound + "Magnet detected"
Liquid crystal notification: "A magnet has been detected. Please call a member of staff."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When magnetism is detected or when magnetic sensor disconnection is detected Error cancellation condition: Until power is turned off Hall computer output: Error detection output Game stop: Game stop It is possible to provide a display that allows identification of the location where the error occurred.

[Abnormal winning ball error]
Priority: 17
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off
Liquid crystal notification: "A prize ball abnormality was detected. Please call the staff."
Error management: Frame control board Error occurrence condition: Occurs with a difference of 100 balls or more between the out switch and the number of shots detected Error cancellation condition: Until the error cancellation switch is pressed Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-

[Specific area abnormal passage error]
Priority: 18
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Red lighting on the full color part G board decoration LED: All lights off Audio notification: None
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When passing a game ball to a specific area is detected during a short open round of a large winning mouth with a specific area Error release condition: Until the power is turned off Hall computer output: Output during error detection Game stop:-

[Vibration error]
Priority: 19
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: Warning sound + "Vibration detected"
Liquid crystal notification: "Vibration detected"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When vibration error occurs Error cancellation condition: 60 seconds Hall computer output: Minimum X seconds (0.3 seconds) output Game stop: -. However, the game may be stopped.

[Game balls cleared]
Priority: 20
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights off Voice notification: Weak warning sound + "Game ball cleared"
Liquid crystal notification: "I cleared the game ball"
Error management: Frame control board Error occurrence condition: The game ball number clear switch is turned on when the power is turned on, or the power is turned on again before the game ball number clear is canceled Error cancellation condition: When the game ball number clear is canceled Hall computer output: From firing or counting Until 30 seconds have passed Game stop:-

[Door open error]
Priority: 21
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color red lighting G board decoration LED: All lights out Voice notification: Warning sound + "Door is open" (always notify for about 15 seconds after door is opened) )
LCD notification: "Door is open"
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When the door is opened Error cancellation condition: When the door is closed Hall computer output: Output while the door is open Game stop: -
Remarks: The door open error LED notification pattern is retained for 30 seconds after the door is closed.

[Notice of operation of stop function]
Priority: 22
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Normal game G board decoration LED: Normal game Sound notification: "After the hit ends, the stop function will operate and the game will stop."
Liquid crystal notification: "After the end of the hit, the stop function will be activated and the game will be stopped."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence conditions: During a big role where the difference ball has reached 95,000 or more, or during a small hit Error cancellation condition: Until the power is turned off Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
Remarks: "Stop function operation" always occurs after the end of the big hit.

[Stop function activation warning]
Priority: 23
Error notification LED in the left of the glass frame: Lights blue Glass frame decoration LED: As normal game G board decoration LED: As normal game Voice notification: "5000 shots left until the stop function is activated"
Liquid crystal notification: "There are about 5000 shots remaining until the stop function is activated."
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When the difference ball becomes 90,000 or more Error cancellation condition: 60 seconds Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
Remarks: The difference ball is cleared when power is restored.

[Specific area non-passage error]
Priority: 24
Glass frame left center error notification LED: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part green lighting G board decoration LED: -
Sound notification: None LCD notification: None Error management: Production control board Error occurrence condition: If the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not detected during the long open round of the big winning mouth with the specific area Error release condition: Next Until the device is activated or the power is turned off Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-
Remarks: Notification can be made at the end of the big role ending.

[Recovery from power failure]
Priority: 25
Error notification LED in the left center of the glass frame: Blue lighting Glass frame decoration LED: Full color part blue lighting G board decoration LED: All off Audio notification: None Liquid crystal notification: None (default screen display)
Error management: Main control board Error occurrence condition: When the power is restored Error cancellation condition: When the initial movement of the movable body for production is completed, it will be canceled in 3 seconds if the movable body for production is not installed Hall computer output: -
Game stop:-

[Problem of the first technical feature]
When the stop function is activated, the game is stopped, but if an error is not reported in this case, there is a possibility that the door will be opened and a nail will be bent. Therefore, when an error (for example, door opening) is detected during operation of the stopping function, a dedicated error notification is performed.

[Specific configuration of the first technical feature]
As shown below, a command is sent to the production control board according to the situation when the door is opened.
(1) Stop function activated when door is opened: Send a door open error generation designation command while the stop function is in operation.
(2) Stop function not activated when door is opened: Send door open error generation designation command.
(3) Stop function activated when door is closed: Send a door open error cancellation command while the stop function is in operation.
(4) Stop function not activated when door is closed: Send a door open error release designation command.
(5) Operation of stop function while door is open: Send a door open error generation designation command while stop function is operating.

The priority of error notification is "stop function operation (priority 9 in Fig. 16)">"door open error (priority 21 in Fig. 19)", even if the door is opened while the stop function is operating , "door open error (priority 21 in FIG. 19)" cannot be notified.
Therefore, a new "door open error during stop function operation (priority 8 in Fig. 16)", which has a higher priority than "stop function operation (priority 9 in Fig. 16)", It is configured to notify the opening of the door.

[Effect of the first technical feature]
An error (door opening, etc.) after activation of the stopping function can be appropriately notified.

[Summary of the first technical feature]
A gaming machine including the first technical feature has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information (actual difference ball, difference ball for calculation, difference ball for transmission, difference ball command) regarding profit (acquired profit, difference ball), transition to game stop state (stop function is in operation) A transfer means (main control board) is provided (step S116 in FIG. 4).
(2) When a predetermined event (door opening) occurs in the game stop state, it is provided with a notification means (effect control board) that can notify the occurrence of the predetermined event (can notify the door opening error) (Fig. 11 13, 14 and 16).
The predetermined event is not limited to door opening, and may be an event other than door opening (for example, events corresponding to priorities 1 to 7).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that the predetermined event (door opening) has occurred even in the game stop state, and as a result, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

The following configuration can be added to the gaming machine including the first technical feature.
(1) The notifying means notifies the occurrence of a predetermined event when a predetermined event (door opening) and a special event different from the predetermined event (for example, a fraudulent prize winning error with priority 11 in FIG. 17) occur in the game stop state. Notification is enabled (door opening error during operation of stop function of priority 8 in FIG. 16 can be notified), but occurrence of a special event is disabled (unauthorized prize winning error of priority 11 in FIG. 17 is disabled).
(2) When a predetermined event (door opening) and a special event occur in a playable state that is not a game stop state, the notification means cannot notify the occurrence of the predetermined event (notify the door open error with priority 21 in FIG. 19). Impossible), and it is possible to report the occurrence of a special event (it is possible to report an illegal winning error of priority 11 in FIG. 17).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to differentiate the event to be notified depending on whether the game is in the game stop state or the game possible state (whether the stopping function is in operation).

The following configuration can be added to the gaming machine including the first technical feature.
(1) A main control means (main control board) is provided.
(2) It has a production control means (production control board) that can communicate with the main control means.

(3) When a predetermined event (door opening) occurs in the game stop state, the main control means transmits a predetermined command (door opening error occurrence command during stop function operation) to the effect control means, and the effect control means The occurrence of a predetermined event can be notified based on a predetermined command (priority 8 in FIGS. 14 and 16).
(4) When a predetermined event occurs in the game-ready state, the main control means directs and controls a specific command different from the predetermined command (door open error generation designation command, door open error generation designation command while the stop function is not in operation). means, and the effect control means can notify the occurrence of a predetermined event based on a specific command (priority 21 in FIGS. 14 and 19).

According to such a configuration, when a predetermined event occurs in the game stop state (when the door is opened while the stopping function is operating), and when a predetermined event occurs in the game-enabled state (stop function is not activated) A command to be transmitted can be made different depending on whether the door is opened or not, and the effect control means can accurately grasp in which state the predetermined event occurred.

[Second technical feature: notification of RWM abnormal error after activation of stopping function]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of CPU initialization processing. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU).
Step S440: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the read/write check is normal (whether RWM is abnormal) in the work area initialization processing at the time of RAM clear or backup abnormality. This processing can be performed by a read/write check that writes 0 or 1 to the RWM.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the read/write check is normal in the work area initialization process when the RAM is cleared or the backup is abnormal, that is, when the RWM is not abnormal (Yes), the main control board executes step S442. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the read/write check is normal in the work area initialization process at the time of RAM clear or backup abnormality, that is, if there is an RWM abnormality (No), the main control board executes step S441.

Step S441: The main control board 30 executes processing for setting the RWM abnormal state designation value in the gaming machine state flag. Specifically, a value (04H) corresponding to the RWM abnormal state designation value is written in the gaming machine state flag. In addition, when the game machine state flag is the RWM abnormal state designation value (when the lower 1 byte of the game machine state flag is 4H), an error command corresponding to the RWM abnormality is transmitted to the effect control board 40 . It should be noted that the main control board 30 does not cancel the game stop state (stop function operating state) even if it determines that there is an RWM abnormality.

Step S442: The main control board 30 executes other processing. Other processing is processing required for initialization.
After completing the process of step S442, the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the contents of the gaming machine state flag.
The “gaming machine state flag” is a flag indicating the state of the gaming machine.
"00H" corresponds to the "playable state designated value". The "playable state designation value" is set when the game is in a playable state.
"01H" corresponds to the "setting switching state designation value". The "setting switching state specified value" is set when the setting switching state is set.
"02H" corresponds to the "setting confirmation state specified value". "Setting confirmation state specified value" is set when it is in the setting confirmation state.
"03H" corresponds to the "set abnormal state specified value". The "set abnormal state specified value" is set when the set abnormal state is set.
"04H" corresponds to the "RWM abnormal state designation value". The "RWM abnormal state designation value" is set when the RWM abnormal state is present.
"05H" corresponds to the "backup abnormal state designation value". "Backup abnormal state specification value" is set when the backup is in an abnormal state.
"06H" corresponds to the "unauthorized detection state specified value". "Fraud detection state specified value" is set when the state is the fraud detection state.
"07H" corresponds to the "stopping function operating state specified value". The "stopping function operating state specified value" is set when the stopping function is in the operating state.

"10H" corresponds to "frame command standby state 1 specified value". "Frame command standby state 1 specified value" is set when frame command standby state 1 is set.
"11H" corresponds to "frame command standby state 2 specified value". “Frame command standby state 2 specified value” is set when frame command standby state 2 is set.
"12H" corresponds to "specified value for frame command standby state 3". "Frame command standby state 3 specified value" is set when frame command standby state 3 is set.
"13H" corresponds to "specified value for frame command standby state 4". "Frame command standby state 4 specified value" is set when frame command standby state 4 is set.
"14H" corresponds to "frame command standby state 5 specified value". "Frame command standby state 5 specified value" is set when frame command standby state 5 (standby state and RWM abnormal state).
"15H" corresponds to "specified value for frame command standby state 6". “Frame command standby state 6 specified value” is set when frame command standby state 6 is set.
"17H" corresponds to "frame command standby state 7 specified value". "Specified value for frame command standby state 7" is set when frame command standby state 7 (standby state and stop function operating state).

"20H" corresponds to the "specified value for the state of ball extraction 1". "Ball empty state 1 designated value" is set when the ball is in the empty state 1.
"21H" corresponds to the "ball-out condition 2 specified value". "Ball drawn state 2 specified value" is set when the ball is drawn out state 2.
"22H" corresponds to the "specified value of the state 3 in which the ball is pulled out". "Ball empty state 3 designated value" is set when the ball is in the empty state 3.
"23H" corresponds to the "ball-out state 4 specified value". "Ball empty state 4 designated value" is set when the ball is in the empty state 4.
"24H" corresponds to the "specified value for the state of ball extraction 5". "Ball drawn state 5 designated value" is set when the ball is drawn out state 5 (ball drawn state and RWM abnormal state).
"25H" corresponds to the "designated value for the state 6 in which the ball is pulled out". "Ball drawn state 6 designated value" is set when the ball is drawn out state 6.
"27H" corresponds to the "ball-out state 7 specified value". "Ball drawn state 7 designated value" is set when the ball is drawn out state 7 (ball drawn state and hitting function operating state).

In the hatched portion in the figure, the lower 1 byte of the gaming machine state flag is "4". If the lower 1 byte of the gaming machine status flag is "4", it indicates that the RWM is abnormal.
The gaming machine state flag "04H" indicates only the RWM abnormal state, the gaming machine state flag "14H" indicates the standby state and RWM abnormal state, and the gaming machine state flag "24H" indicates the ball missing state and RWM abnormal state. state. The value of the second lower byte of the gaming machine status flag is set when the game machine is in the waiting status or the ball drawing status.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for timer interrupt processing. This process is executed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU). Also, this process is executed when a timer interrupt occurs in the main loop process that is shifted after the CPU initialization process is completed.

Step S500: The main control board 30 saves the values of the AF register (a pair of accumulator and flag register) and the BC, DE, HL registers (a pair of general-purpose registers) used during the execution of the main loop process to the save area of the RAM. evacuate to A different value can be written into each register after saving the value during execution of timer interrupt processing.

Step S501: The main control board 30 executes interrupt flag initialization processing. In this process, the process of clearing (=0) the timer interrupt flag is executed. The reason for clearing the timer interrupt flag is that a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle (eg, 4 ms), and the timer interrupt flag is set (=1) at the predetermined timer interrupt cycle.

Step S501a: The main control board 30 executes interrupt permission processing. By permitting an interrupt here, it becomes possible for another interrupt to occur while the steps after the next step of the timer interrupt processing are being executed.

Step S502: The main control board 30 executes dynamic port output processing. In this process, in order to dynamically control the lighting of each lamp mounted on the display (main display, performance display monitor, etc.) connected to the main control board 30, port output in common units is performed. conduct.

Step S503: The main control board 30 executes port input processing. In this process, in order to accurately acquire the latest switch state based on the input port information, the main control board 30 inputs the input values of various switch signals from the parallel I/O port and the inverted result value of the previous input value. Store the product in the input port ON detection flag. As a result, the value (ON/OFF) of the input port ON detection flag makes it possible to accurately grasp the input state based on the changes from the previous time of various switch signals. Various switch signals include passage detection signals from gate switches, winning detection signals from start winning opening switches, large winning opening switches, normal winning opening switches, fraud detection switches (not shown) (magnetic detection switch, radio wave detection switch, detection signals from vibration detection switches, etc.).

Step S504: The main control board 30 executes timer update processing. In this process, the main control board 30 controls various timers used in the game (timers for managing the fluctuation time/stop time of symbols, opening time/closing time of electric accessories, etc.), various timers for external information, security Execute processing (subtraction processing, etc.) for updating a counter such as a signal timer.

Step S505: The main control board 30 executes initial value random number update processing. In this process, the main control board 30 executes a process of updating various initial values.
Step S506: The main control board 30 executes a winning symbol random number update process. In this process, the main control board 30 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery of special symbols and normal symbols. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM and looped within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

Step S506a: The main control board 30 confirms whether or not the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked. This confirmation is performed by the gaming machine status flag. When the gaming machine status flag is "01H", the settings are being changed, and when the gaming machine status flag is "02H", the settings are being checked.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S506b. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the setting is being changed or the setting is being checked (No), the main control board 30 executes step S507. The reason why such determination processing is executed is to prevent the execution of the processing relating to the normal game when the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

Step S506b: The main control board 30 executes setting change processing. By executing this processing, the main control board 30 executes setting-related processing including at least one of setting change processing executed when changing settings and setting reference processing executed when referring to settings. (setting means). After finishing the setting change process, the main control CPU 72 executes step S517a.

Step S507: The main control board 30 executes switch management processing. In this process, an event that occurred during the game is determined based on the signal input in the previous port input process (step S503), and a process corresponding to each event is executed.

In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the start winning opening switch, the main control board 30 determines that an event has occurred that serves as an internal lottery opportunity (lottery opportunity) corresponding to each special symbol. . Further, when a passing detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch, the main control board 30 determines that an event that triggers a lottery corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred.

Step S508: The main control board 30 executes addition number calculation processing. In this processing, the main control board 30 confirms the game state and the state of each switch, and executes processing for base calculation. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 executes processing for determining the values of the number of shot balls A (normal out addition number), the number of shot balls B (total out addition number), and the number of acquired balls (normal prize ball addition number). do.

Steps S509, S510: The main control board 30 executes a special game management process and a normal game management process. These processes are for specifically advancing the game on the management gaming machine 100 .

In the special game management process (step S509), the main control board 30 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, or the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device. Determines the variable display or stop display by or controls the operation of the first variable winning device (special electric role product) and the second variable winning device (special electric role product) according to the display result.

In addition, in the normal game management process (step S510), the main control board 30 determines variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device, and depending on the display result, the variable start winning device (normal electric accessory) control the operation.

Step S511: The main control board 30 executes state management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not an error state such as an abnormality in the winning frequency or a base abnormality has occurred. When an error state is detected, the main control board 30 outputs a security signal to the hall computer of the game arcade and transmits a predetermined error command to the performance control board 40, thereby indicating that an abnormality has occurred. be notified. In this processing, the main control board 30 may execute error processing related to door opening and fraud detection (magnet, radio wave, vibration, etc.).

Step S512: The main control board 30 executes a winning opening switch process. In this process, when each input port ON detection flag stored based on the winning detection signal input from the various switches in the previous port input process (step S503) is ON, each target prize ball control counter is set to 1. Add and update.

Step S513: The main control board 30 executes frame control management processing. In this process, the main control board 30 executes a process of transmitting a command (for example, information such as the number of winning balls) to be transmitted to the frame control board.

Step S515: The main control board 30 executes test signal management processing. This processing can be an out-of-bounds processing. In this process, the main control board 30 is in the internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, launch position designation state, during big hit, during small hit, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation, game machine error status signals, etc.) and store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the management game machine 100 can be confirmed outside the management game machine 100 .

Step S516: The main control board 30 executes LED display setting processing. In this process, the main control board 30 executes a process of generating common output data for lighting control of the LEDs included in the main display. Processing related to the performance display monitor is executed in the performance display monitor control processing.

More specifically, the main control board 30 displays the symbols determined in the special game management process (step S509) and the normal game management process (step S510), such as changing display and stop display, working memory number display, game state display, and the like. Based on this, a drive signal for lighting each lamp in a corresponding manner is generated as data for common output.

Step S517: The main control board 30 executes solenoid data setting processing. In this process, the main control board 30 combines (combines and ) is stored in the port output buffer. After that, the main control board 30 executes solenoid data port output processing. In this process, the main control board 30 confirms whether a value is stored in each output buffer (port output buffer), and if a value is stored, outputs to the port.

Step S517a: The main control board 30 executes external information management processing. In this process, the main control board 30 transmits external information (for example, winning ball information, door opening information, number of symbol determination times information, jackpot information, start opening information) to the hall computer of the game hall through the frame control board 50. , security signals, etc.) in the port output request buffer. It should be noted that the external information management process is also executed when "setting is being changed or setting is being checked". External information is output by the main control board 30 and output to the hall computer (external device) through the frame control board 50 and the dedicated unit 200 .

Step S517b: The main control board 30 executes gaming machine state flag setting processing. By this processing, the value of the gaming machine state flag can be updated.

Step S518: The main control board 30 executes interrupt prohibition processing.
Step S518a: The main control board 30 executes register save processing.

Step S519: The main control board 30 executes performance display monitor control processing. In this process, the main control board 30 executes processing such as switching of the display contents of the performance display monitor, and generates a drive signal for displaying the base value on the performance display monitor as common output data. Execute the processing to be performed.

Step S519a: The main control board 30 executes register return processing. As a result, the register values saved in the process of step S518a are restored.

Step S520: The main control board 30 executes interrupt permission processing. By permitting an interrupt here, it becomes possible for another interrupt to occur while the steps after the next step of the timer interrupt processing are being executed. In this way, multiple interrupts are permitted for timer interrupt processing.

Step S521: The main control board 30 executes firing position management processing. In this process, the main control board 30 executes the process of determining the shooting position of the game ball according to the progress of the game (shooting position determining means). Incidentally, this process may be executed in the special game management process.

Step S522: The main control board 30 restores the values of the HL, DE, BC, and AF registers saved in step S500 to each register, terminates the timer interrupt processing, and returns to the main loop processing of the CPU initialization processing. .

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the gaming machine status flag setting process.
Step S530: The main control board 30 executes a process of loading the gaming machine status flag.

Step S531: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the value of the gaming machine state flag is the RWM abnormality designation value (“04H”; see FIG. 21). After loading, the gaming machine state flag is masked with 0 except for the lower 1 byte. Therefore, only the lower 1 byte of the gaming machine state flag is referred to in processing after loading. Therefore, in this process, it is "04H", "14H", and "24H" in the shaded portions in FIG. 21 that are determined to be affirmative (Yes).

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is the RWM abnormality designated value (Yes), the main control board 30 returns to the calling source. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is the RWM abnormality designated value (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S532.

By executing such a process, when an RWM abnormal error occurs, it is possible to return to the calling source and not to update the game state flag by confirming the operation of the stop function, which is the following process. . As a result, regardless of whether or not the stopping function is activated, it is possible to determine or notify the RWM abnormal error.

Step S532: The main control board 30 executes a process of loading the stopping function operation management phase.

Step S533: The main control board 30 determines whether or not the value of the stop function operation management phase matches the stop function operation state designation value (03H; see FIG. 24) (the value of the stop function operation management phase is 03H). (whether or not) is executed.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the stop function operation management phase matches the stop function operation state specified value (Yes), step S534 is executed. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the value of the stop function operation management phase matches the stop function operation state designated value (Yes), the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

Step S534: The main control board 30 executes a process of ORing the gaming machine state flag and the stop function operating state designated value. The stop function operating state designation value here is not the value (03H) in FIG. 24 but the value (07H) in FIG. for example. When the game machine state flag is "01-03, 05-07H", the game machine state flag becomes "07H" by the OR. Further, when the gaming machine state flag is "11-13, 15, 17H", the gaming machine state flag becomes "17H" by logical sum. Furthermore, when the gaming machine status flag is "21-23, 25, 27H", the gaming machine status flag becomes "27H" by logical sum.
After completing the above processing, the main control board 30 returns to the calling source.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the contents of the stopping function operation management phase.
"00H" corresponds to the "specified value of the state before the stop function activation warning". "Pre-warning state value for stopping function activation" is set when difference pitch information (value of difference pitch based on difference pitch command) is less than 90,000 shots.
"01H" corresponds to the "stopping function activation warning state specified value". The "stopping function activation warning state specified value" is set when the difference ball information is 90,000 shots or more.
"02H" corresponds to "specified value of stop function activation notice state". "Determined value of stop function activation notice state" is set when difference ball information is 95,000 shots or more.
"03H" corresponds to the "stopping function operating state designated value". The "specified value of stop function operation state" is set when the specified value of the stop function operation notice state is not during a small win or during a big win.

[Problems of the second technical feature]
When an RWM abnormality occurs after the stop function is activated, it is desired to appropriately notify the RWM abnormality.

[Specific configuration of the second technical feature]
Even after the stop function is activated, error determination processing is executed, and when an RWM abnormality error occurs, a command is sent to the performance control board so as to prioritize the RWM abnormality notification over the stop function operation. .
(1) When power is restored while the stop function is in operation (normal return)
A command is sent from the main control board to the production control board to notify that the stopping function is in operation.
(2) When power is restored while the stopping function is operating (when RWM abnormality is determined)
An error command for RWM abnormality is transmitted from the main control board to the performance control board. It also sends a command to notify that the stop function is in operation.

[Effect of the second technical feature]
If an RWM abnormality error occurs after the stopping function is activated, the RWM abnormality can be notified prior to the stopping function activation. As a result, it is possible to identify the occurrence of the main board abnormality error (priority 4 in FIG. 15) even after the stop function is activated.

[Summary of the second technical feature]
A gaming machine including the second technical feature has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information (actual difference ball, difference ball for calculation, difference ball for transmission, difference ball command) regarding profit (acquired profit, difference ball), transition to game stop state (stop function is in operation) A transfer means (main control board) is provided (step S116 in FIG. 4).
(2) A determination means (main control board) capable of determining whether an error (RWM abnormality error) has occurred is provided in the game stop state (step S440 in FIG. 20). The error may be an error other than the RWM abnormal error.
(3) In the game stop state, when it is determined by the determination means that an error has occurred, it is provided with a notification means (effect control board) that can notify the occurrence of an error (step S441 in FIG. 20, FIG. 15).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that an error (RWM abnormality) has occurred even in the game stop state, and as a result, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

The following configuration can be added to the gaming machine including the second technical feature.
(1) When power failure is restored in the game stop state, and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure recovery (RWM abnormality), the transition means maintains the game stop state does not release the game stop state).
(2) When power is restored in a game stop state and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure return (RWM abnormality), the notification means does not notify that the game is stopped and the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to notify that there is a main board abnormal error of priority 4 in FIG. 15 without notifying the stop function operation of priority 9 in FIG.

According to such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure recovery, the predetermined condition is satisfied rather than the game stop state (rather than the stop function being in operation). (main board abnormality error, RWM abnormality) can be notified preferentially.

[Third technical feature: Output of test signal before activation of differential ball limiter]
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure for outputting a gaming machine error state signal from the main control board. This processing shows the flow of processing when the test signal terminal is provided on the main control board. Range A in the drawing is the process executed by the frame control board, and range B in the drawing is the process executed by the main control board.
Step S<b>550 : The frame control board 50 executes a process of outputting the difference pitch information (the difference pitch command) to the main control board 30 .

Step S551: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the number of difference balls is 90000 or more based on the difference ball information.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the difference ball is 90000 or more (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S552. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the number of difference balls is 90000 or more (No), the main control board 30 terminates the process. It should be noted that when the processing is finished, the processing is executed again from the first processing (START) (the same applies hereinafter).

Step S552: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the number of difference balls is less than 95000 based on the difference ball information.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the difference ball is less than 95000 (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S553. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the number of difference balls is less than 95000 (No), the main control board 30 terminates the process.

Step S553: The main control board 30 executes processing for outputting a gaming machine error state signal (test signal). The gaming machine error state signal continues to be output when the number of difference balls is 90000 or more and less than 95000. The gaming machine error state signal is output in the test signal management process of FIG. 22, for example.

When performing a shooting test, the test is performed by connecting a test device (jig, etc.) to the test signal terminal of the managed game machine. The test signal terminals include a game machine test signal terminal used for game machines and a symbol control signal terminal used for symbols. The gaming machine error state signal is output using one of the test signal terminals. The pin to be used may be a pin dedicated to the gaming machine error state signal, or may be a pin shared with any pin used in the event of an error.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure for outputting the gaming machine error state signal from the frame control board. This processing shows the flow of processing when a test signal terminal is provided on the frame control board. Range A in the drawing is the process executed by the frame control board, and range B in the drawing is the process executed by the main control board.
Step S<b>560 : The frame control board 50 executes a process of outputting the difference pitch information (the difference pitch command) to the main control board 30 .

Step S561: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the number of difference balls is 90000 or more based on the difference ball information.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the difference ball is 90000 or more (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S562. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the number of difference balls is 90000 or more (No), the main control board 30 terminates the process.

Step S562: The main control board 30 executes processing for confirming whether or not the number of difference balls is less than 95000 based on the difference ball information.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the difference ball is less than 95000 (Yes), the main control board 30 executes step S563. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the number of difference balls is less than 95000 (No), the main control board 30 terminates the process.

Step S563: The main control board 30 executes a process of outputting a frame command (information including an instruction to output a gaming machine error state signal to the frame control board).
Step S564: The frame control board 50 executes processing for outputting a gaming machine error state signal (test signal). The game machine error state signal can be output by the frame control board 50 executing the contents of the test signal management process of FIG. 22, for example. Note that when the frame control board 50 executes the test signal management process, the main control board 30 may not execute the test signal management process.

[Problems of the third technical feature]
To provide a countermeasure when a game is stopped during a shooting test.
Problems during the live-fire test include the following.
(1) If the number of difference balls reaches 95,000 during the 10-hour test, the difference-ball limiter is activated and the game is stopped, so the 10-hour test cannot be completed to the end.
(2) If the tester can grasp the operation of the difference ball limiter before the difference ball limiter is activated, the test will be interrupted (the test device has an interruption function) and the control game will be played. The machine may be turned off and on to clear the ball limiter count before restarting the test. It is permissible to restart the test after clearing the count of the difference ball limiter.

[Specific configuration of the third technical feature]
When the number of difference balls is 90000 or more and less than 95000, a "gaming machine error state signal (test signal)" is output.
When a ``gaming machine error status signal'' is output, ``the lamp on the test island lights up'' and ``an error is displayed on the personal computer for the testing device''.
The "gaming machine error state signal" is a signal that is output when trouble occurs in the payout system (frame control board, payout control board) or the main control system (main control board). It is necessary to be able to distinguish whether it is a signal output as a prior notification before the differential ball limiting device is activated.

[Example for distinction]
(1) Output signal at the time of trouble in the payout system or the main control system (for example, output signal for backup abnormality at power-on, RWM abnormality) and prior notification "game machine error state" before the operation of the difference ball limiter signal" is distinguished by outputting it from a different pin.
(2) If the output signal in the event of trouble with the payout system or the main control system and the "game machine error status signal" for advance notification before the differential ball limiter is activated, output the signal before the differential ball limiter is activated. A performance control board 40 executes a performance notifying that 90,000 difference balls have been reached, so that it is possible to distinguish which trigger signal is output.

The "gaming machine error state signal" is output in one of the following configurations.
(1) When outputting a game machine error state signal from the main control board Output a game machine error state signal from the current spare signal (currently unused signal (pin)) of the main control board.
(2) Case of Outputting Game Machine Error State Signal from Frame Control Board According to an instruction from the main control board, the frame control board outputs a game machine error state signal.
(3) When a game machine error state signal is output from the payout control board According to an instruction from the main control board, the payout control board outputs a game machine error state signal.

[Effect of the third technical feature]
A live-fire test can be carried out without problems on the ball-limiting device.

[Summary of the third technical feature]
A gaming machine including the third technical feature has the following configuration.
(1) Based on predetermined information (actual difference ball, difference ball for calculation, difference ball for transmission, difference ball command) regarding profit (acquired profit, difference ball), transition to game stop state (stop function is in operation) A transfer means (main control board) is provided (step S116 in FIG. 4).
(2) When the value indicated by the predetermined information reaches the predetermined value (ball difference = 90000) before shifting to the game stop state (ball difference = 95000), a specific test signal (gaming machine It has test signal processing means (main control board, frame control board, payout control board) capable of outputting an error status signal (step S553 in FIG. 25, step S564 in FIG. 26). The predetermined value is not limited to 90,000, and may be a value less than 90,000 or any value from 90,001 to 94,999.

According to such a configuration, in order to enable the output of a specific test signal (gaming machine error state signal) before shifting to the game stop state, the game stop state is notified by the specific test signal, and during the test It is possible to avoid a situation in which the game is suddenly stopped, and as a result, it is possible to provide a novel game machine.

The game machine including the third technical feature has an informing means (effect control board) capable of informing information about predetermined information when outputting a specific test signal (gaming machine error state signal) ( (A) in FIG. 10, priority 23 in FIG. 19).

According to such a configuration, in order not only to output a specific test signal (gaming machine error state signal), but also to notify information related to predetermined information, the game is stopped by two methods of signal output and information notification. state can be predicted.

The game machine including the third technical feature is that a specific test signal (game machine error state signal) is a condition other than the value indicated by the predetermined information reaching a predetermined value (for example, backup abnormality at power startup, RWM condition that an abnormality has occurred) can also be output ("gaming machine error status signal" can be output from a common pin).

According to such a configuration, a specific test signal (gaming machine error state signal) can be given a plurality of roles, and the specific test signal can be effectively used.

[Deformed form]
The basic technical features and each technical feature described above can be modified as follows.
(1) The notification means may be mounted on at least one of the main control board, the frame control board, the effect control board, and the payout control board.
(2) The determination means may be mounted on at least one of the main control board, the frame control board, the effect control board, and the payout control board.
(3) The test signal processing means may be mounted on at least one of the main control board, the frame control board, and the payout control board.

(4) The test signal processing means does not have to output test signals except during testing.
(5) The "gaming machine error state signal (test signal)" has been described as an example in which it continues to be output when the number of difference balls is 90,000 or more and less than 95,000. You may make it output only once.
(6) The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than management gaming machines (for example, gaming machines having at least a main control board and a payout control board).

(7) Although the example of activating the stop function based on the number of difference balls has been described, the stop function may be activated based only on the number of winning balls generated regardless of the number of difference balls, or in a predetermined unit. The stopping function may be activated based on the number of winning balls generated per hour. Since the purpose of the stopping function is to prevent the number of winning balls from becoming too large, the operation conditions of the stopping function may be appropriately set within the scope of this purpose.

(8) While the stop function is in operation, the main display (main segment) managed by the main control board is turned off, but the notification LEDs managed by the production control board (right hitting lamp, number of pending lamps, Normal symbol variation lamp, special symbol variation lamp) may be maintained in the state before the stop function is activated. For example, "Right-handed lamp: lit, number of holds lamp: lit in a manner indicating 1 piece, normal pattern variation lamp: turned off in a mode of loss, special pattern variation lamp: flashing operation during variation" stop function is activated, the notification mode can be maintained even during the operation of the stopping function in this state. In addition, the special symbol variation lamp is displayed in one of the following patterns: loss stop mode / hit stop mode / flashing operation mode indicating variation, but it is maintained in any of these patterns even during the stop function operation. may As a result, while the stop function is operating, the liquid crystal screen is switched to the screen where the stop function is operating, but by checking the notification LED, the situation immediately before (before the stop function is operated) can be grasped.

(9) If the stopping function is activated while a movable body (for example, a moving body for production) is in motion, the moving movable body may be returned to its initial position. good. As a result, the movable body that overlaps the liquid crystal screen is returned to the initial position, and it is possible to prevent the liquid crystal screen from interfering with the notification of the operation of the stopping function. At this time, if a series of initial actions (processing to return the movable body to the initial position) is executed for all the movable bodies, the notification will rather be hindered. It is preferable to execute the operation of returning to the initial position only for a movable body whose origin is not detected when the object is moved, or for only a predetermined part of the movable body.

(10) Although it is configured to clear the difference ball count (difference ball, calculation difference ball) when power is cut off, it is not limited to this. For example, if any one of the following (a) to (c) is satisfied as a specific condition, the configuration may be such that even if power is cut off, the count of difference balls is not cleared.
(a) When the power is cut off with the inner frame or glass door open In the hall, if you work with the inner frame open, there is a possibility of maintenance, so during maintenance, the counter of the difference ball will be displayed each time. prevent it from being cleared.
(b) When the power is cut off when the number of difference balls has reached a predetermined number (e.g., 90,000 or more but less than 95,000, preferably 92,000) or more. When cleared, the number of balls that can actually be obtained increases significantly, so such a situation can be prevented.
(c) If power is cut off while a specific error (e.g., magnetic error) is occurring If the player forcibly causes an error and the hall staff turns off the power to cancel the error, the number of balls will also be counted. It is possible to prevent the problem of being cleared.

(11) The error notification is configured to execute only one type of error (if multiple types of errors occur, the error with the highest priority among the errors occurring). can't For example, when multiple types of errors occur, multiple types of error notifications can be collectively executed, or each error notification can be executed in turn. Depending on the type of error and notification mode, it may not be possible to collectively execute multiple types of error notification. In such cases, for example, lamp notification (LED notification) and voice As for the notification, a notification corresponding to one higher-order type may be executed, and as for the liquid crystal notification, a configuration is also possible in which a plurality of types of error notification can be displayed simultaneously. In this case, on the liquid crystal, the upper error notification may be superimposed so that the lower error notification may be partially obscured from view. The configuration may be such that error notification is performed.

10 management game machine game board 20 management game machine frame 30 main control board 31 winning opening switch 32 out switch 40 effect control board 41 liquid crystal display 42 speaker 43 lamp 50 frame control board 51 subtraction sensor 52 foul ball sensor 53 counting switch 54 game Display device for the number of balls, etc. 100 Managed gaming machine E1 First image E2 Second image E3 Third image

Claims (2)

a transition means that enables a transition to a game stop state based on predetermined information regarding profit;
a determination means capable of determining whether an error has occurred in the game stop state;
reporting means capable of reporting the occurrence of the error when the determination means determines that the error has occurred in the game stop state;
A game machine with In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When power failure is restored in the game stop state and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of power failure restoration,
The transition means maintains the game stop state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means can notify that the predetermined condition is satisfied without notifying that the game is in the stopped state.

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