JP3958064B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
  This invention draws lottery or loss when a game ball launched on the game board passes a predetermined area.Pachinko machineAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Traditionally this kind ofPachinko machineThe pachinko machine shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is known. FIG. 13 is an explanatory front view showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine. FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating a first type start port and a first type start port switch provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 13 in blocks.
  When a game ball launched by operating an operation handle 501 provided in the pachinko machine 500 wins the first type starting port 502 or the ordinary electric accessory 503 with both wings open, the winning ball is the first type. It is detected by a start port switch 510 (FIG. 14B). At this detection timing, the main CPU 531 acquires one count value of a big hit lottery counter that counts a plurality of numerical values, for example, a total 300 of 0 to 299, and the acquired count value is a big hit value (for example, 7). A lottery is selected based on whether or not there is a big hit or lost.
  In addition, at the above detection timing, a plurality of symbols (for example, 0 to 9) are scrolled up and down at the three horizontal positions on the screen of the special symbol display 504, and the symbol corresponding to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is fixedly displayed. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, three identical numbers (for example, “777” as shown in FIG. 13) are confirmed and displayed, the door-type opening / closing member 505 is opened, and the big prize opening 506 is displayed. Open.
[0003]
When a game ball wins a prize winning opening 506, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out to the upper tray 507 for each winning ball. In addition, either the number of winning balls won in the grand prize opening 506 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize opening 506 is opened. When these conditions are satisfied, the opening / closing member 505 is closed and the special winning opening 506 is closed. Furthermore, when the game ball that has won the big prize opening 506 passes through the specific area 508 provided inside the big prize opening 506, the right to continuously open the big prize opening 506 is generated. In this way, it is possible to perform a game of a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 508 from the opening to closing of the grand prize winning opening 506 as one round. it can.
[0004]
As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko machine 500 is provided with a power failure detection circuit 516 that detects a power failure, and the power failure detection circuit 516 is connected to the main board 530 and the payout control board 540. The main CPU 531 mounted on the main board 530 performs lottery selection such as big hit or loss, round control, and the like. The ROM 533 stores a computer program to be executed by the main CPU 531, and the RAM 532 stores a gaming state when the power is shut off, a computer program read from the ROM 533, a control command that the main CPU 531 transmits to each board, and the like.
The sub CPU 541 mounted on the payout control board 540 controls a prize ball payout motor (not shown) in accordance with a prize ball payout command transmitted from the main board 530. The ROM 543 stores computer programs executed by the sub CPU 541. The RAM 542 stores the number of award balls that have not been paid when the power is shut off, the computer program read from the ROM 543, and the like.
[0005]
Here, when the power source 520 is cut off, a power failure signal is output from the power failure detection circuit 516 to the main board 530 and the payout control board 540, and is mounted on the main CPU 531 and the payout control board 540 mounted on the main board 530. The sub CPU 541 executes NMI (non-maskable interrupt) processing, respectively, and prohibits access to each backup area of the RAMs 532 and 542 in which backup data at the time of power-off is stored. In addition, each backup area is supplied with power from the backup capacitor C2 and holds storage of each backup data.
When the power source 520 returns, the main CPU 531 reproduces the game immediately before the power is shut off based on the backup data stored in the backup area of the RAM 532. Further, the sub CPU 541 resumes payout of prize balls based on the number of unpaid prize balls stored and held in the backup area of the RAM 542.
[0006]
However, if the power is turned off while the pachinko machine is being shipped or installed while the pachinko machine is being installed, the data related to jackpots and winnings that occurred during the test shot will be backed up to the RAM, so if you open the store in that state Inconveniences such as starting a game based on the backed up data occurred.
In view of this, there has been proposed a method for eliminating the above inconvenience by providing a RAM clear switch 527 for outputting a RAM clear signal for erasing backup data to each RAM.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, it has been found by subsequent research that when the RAM clear switch 527 is turned ON, the initial value of the jackpot lottery counter may be misused to be reset to “0”. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a circuit in which an illegal act has been performed. An illegal board 550 called a hanging board is connected to a line connecting the RAM clear switch 527 and the main board 530. The hanging board 550 is provided with a circuit for transmitting a RAM clear signal to the main board 530 when a command transmitted from the transmitter 560 is received.
Here, if the count cycle of the big hit lottery counter is 2 ms, the time required to start counting from “0” and count the big hit value “7” is 2 ms × 7 = 14 ms. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, the time required for the game ball P to be detected by the first type start port switch 510 after passing the first type start port 502, that is, the first type start port 502. It is assumed that the time required to flow down the distance L1 from the first type start port switch 27a to 12 ms to 16 ms.
Then, when the above command is transmitted from the transmitter 560 to the hanging board 550 aiming at the timing when the game ball P passes through the first type starting port 502, the RAM clear signal is transmitted from the hanging board 550 to the main board 530, and the big hit The initial value of the lottery counter is reset to “0” and starts counting from “0”. Then, when the game ball P is detected by the first type start port switch 510 after about 14 ms, the big win lottery counter counts “6” to “8”.
Accordingly, when the game ball P passes through the first type starting port 502 and transmits the above command to the hanging board 550 from the transmitter 560, the main CPU 531 counts the vicinity of the big hit value “7”. The count value is acquired from the jackpot lottery counter, and the probability that the jackpot will occur becomes very high.
[0008]
  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problem, and erases the gaming state stored when the power is turned off.RAM clear switchChiThe operation cannot generate a big hitIDickMachineIt aims to be realized.
[0009]
[Means, actions and effects for solving the problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 provides:Counting is performed by adding +1 from the initial value at a predetermined cycle. If the count value exceeds the upper limit, it returns to 0A counter, detection means for detecting that a game ball launched on the game board has passed a predetermined area, andPachinko machineA game state storage means for storing a game state when the power supplied to the device is cut off, and a count value of the counter when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed the predetermined area As well as a lottery based on the acquired count value.Lottery processingAnd the counterFirst ofExpected valueTo 0Return and erase the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage meansErase processWhenAnd a RAM clear switch that, when turned on, causes the main CPU to execute the erasing processAnd the game can be resumed based on the game state stored in the game state storage means when the supply of power is resumed.Pachinko machineBecausein frontRecordErase processA notification means for performing a notification asking permission to executeMain CPUSaidWhen the RAM clear switch is turned on, the notification means is caused to execute the notification, and then the erase process is executed when the RAM clear switch is further turned on.Use technical means to do.
[0010]
  Main CPUWhen the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the predetermined area, the counter obtains the count value of the counter and draws a lottery whether it is a big hit or a loss based on the obtained count value.Lottery processing,counterFirst ofExpected value0And the game state stored in the game state storage means is deleted.Execute the erase process. And the notification means,in frontRecordErase processTo ask permission to execute,Main CPUIsWhen the RAM clear switch is turned on, the notification means is made to execute the notification, and then the erase process is executed when the RAM clear switch is further turned on.Do
  That meansMain CPUIsWhen the RAM clear switch is turned onImmediately to the counterFirst ofExpected valueTo 0In addition to returning, the game state stored in the game state storage means is not erased,Let the notification means execute the notification.,afterwardsWhen the RAM clear switch is turned on,counterFirst ofExpected valueTo 0At the same time, the game state stored in the game state storage means is erased.
  Therefore, aiming at the timing when the game ball passes the predetermined areaSend RAM clear signalCounter0 ofSince the timing to start counting from, and the count value of the jackpot count value and the timing at which the game ball that has passed the predetermined area is detected by the detection means cannot be matched,A RAM clear signal is transmitted to reset the initial value of the counter to 0As a result, there is no risk that the jackpot will be illegally generated.
  Also, if the amusement storeTurn on the RAM clear switchEven if you haveErase processBecause a notification asking for permission to performTurn on the RAM clear switchYou can see that And thenTurn on the RAM clear switchOtherwise, counterThe initial value of is 0The game state stored in the game state storage means is not erased.
[0015]
  Claim2In the invention described in claim1DescribedPachinko machineIn the aboveMain CPUIs within a predetermined time after the notification is performed by the notification means.RAM clear switch turns onIf not,Perform erase processUse technical means of not.
[0016]
  That meansThe main CPUWithin a predetermined time after the notification is made by the notification meansRAM clear switch turns onIf not,Perform erase processDon't accidentallyTurn on the RAM clear switchIf the above-mentioned predetermined time has passed,Turn on the RAM clear switchBy not having a counterFirst ofExpected valueIs 0It is possible to prevent the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means from being erased.
[0017]
  Claim3In the invention described inPerforms counting by adding +1 at a predetermined period from the initial value, and when the count value exceeds the upper limit value, a counter that returns to 0 and detects that a game ball that has been launched on the game board has passed a predetermined area Detecting means for detecting, gaming state storage means for storing the gaming state when the power supplied to the pachinko machine is cut off, and detecting that the gaming ball has passed the predetermined area by the detecting means. The counter value is acquired at the same time, lottery processing for lottery or lottery based on the acquired count value, the initial value of the counter is reset to 0, and stored in the gaming state storage means And a main CPU that executes an erasing process for erasing the gaming state being performed, and is stored in the gaming state storage means when the supply of power is resumed A resumable pachinko machine game based on the skill state, and a notification means for performing notification to ask permission to perform the erasing process, to the main CPUSaidErase processInstructRAM clear instruction switchWhen,For the main CPUSaidErase processInstruct to executeRAM clear execution switchAnd the notification means includes theThe RAM clear instruction switch is turned on.WhenErase processTo ask permission to executeMain CPUAfter the notification by the notification meansRAM clear execution switch turns ONIf the aboveErase processThe technical means of executing is used.
[0018]
  RAM clear instruction switchByErase processing for main CPUWhen the notification is performed, the notification means performs a notification asking for permission to execute erasure, and after the notification is performedRAM clear execution switch turns ONIfMain CPUButErase processExecute.
  That meansBy notification meansAfter the notification is madeRAM clear execution switch turns ONIf not,Erase processWill not run, accidentallyRAM clear instruction switchbyErase processEven if you give instructions,Erase processThere is no risk of being executed. In addition, the order of instructions is wrong,Turn on the RAM clear execution switchIn this case, since the notification is not performed, it is understood that the order of instructions is wrong. Furthermore, accidentally aheadTurn on the RAM clear execution switchAfterRAM clear instruction switchIf you have given instructions byErase processWill not be executed, it will be mistakenlyErase process is executedThere is no fear of being done.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, according to the present inventionPachinko machineThe embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, the present invention is concerned.Pachinko machineAs an example, the first type of pachinko machine will be described.
<First Embodiment>
[Overall main configuration]
  First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. On the right side of the front frame 2, a key hole 3 is provided for inserting a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing handle 15 for operating a launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball to the game board 5 is provided below the right side of the front frame 2. It is pivotally mounted.
[0024]
Below the glass frame 4, a prize ball / rental supply port 6a for supplying prize balls or rental balls is formed. The prize ball / rental supply port 6a has a prize ball / rental supply port 6a on the supply side. An upper tray 6 is provided for collecting prize balls and balls supplied from the ball rental supply port 6a. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7 a that discharges prize balls that have flowed beyond the capacity of the upper tray 6 and game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removal lever 6 b. Has been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, a lower tray 7 is provided for storing game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7 b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.
[0025]
[Main configuration of game board 5]
Next, the main structure of the game board 5 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front explanatory view showing the main configuration of the game board 5, and FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view showing a state in which a message is displayed on the symbol display 32a provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. is there.
As shown in FIG. 2, a RAM clear switch 10 is provided on the lower right side of the game board 5, and a power switch 18 is provided on the left side thereof. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the RAM clear process is performed by turning on the power while the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 10 and the power switch 18 are It is provided at a location close to each other so that it can be easily operated. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 10 is a push-on type switch.
A center case 30 is attached to the approximate center of the game board 5, and the center case 30 is provided with a symbol display 32 a. The symbol display 32a displays a special symbol in a variable manner or displays a normal symbol in a variable manner in the display area 321 at the upper left of the screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed, the symbol display unit 32a says, “The RAM clear switch has been operated. Can I erase the contents of the RAM?” The content message M1 is displayed.
[0026]
Further, the center case 30 is composed of four LEDs for displaying the number stored as the number of times that the symbol display 32a can start the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol start memory number). The special symbol start memory display LED 31 and four LEDs for displaying the number stored as the number of times that the symbol display 32a can start the normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol start memory number). The normal symbol start memory display LED 33 is provided.
Further, on the right side of the center case 30, a normal symbol operating right gate 25 having a function of starting a variation of the normal symbol in the symbol display 32a by passing of the game ball is provided. Similarly, a normal symbol operation left gate 26 having a function of starting a variation of the normal symbol in the symbol display 32a by the passing of the game ball is provided. Below the center case 30, there is provided a first type starting port 27 having a function of variably displaying an identification symbol and a decorative symbol on the symbol display 32a by winning a game ball. In the lower part, there is provided a normal electric accessory 47 that opens both wings when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win. The ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open has a function of variably displaying a special symbol on the symbol display 32 a as with the first type starting port 27. Below the ordinary electric accessory 47, there is provided a variable winning device 40 that operates when the identification symbols that are confirmed and displayed in the three display areas of the symbol display 32a are jackpot symbols.
[0027]
An open / close member 43 that opens when the big hit occurs and opens the big prize opening 41 is attached to the variable prize winning device 40 so as to be opened and closed. Further, inside the variable winning device 40, a specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 by the passage of the game ball, and a specific area switch (FIG. 4) for detecting the game ball that has passed this specific area. And a specific area solenoid (indicated by reference numeral 41c in FIG. 4) for driving a member that changes the specific area.
Corner ornaments 11 decorated with LEDs are provided at both upper corners of the game board 5, and side ornaments 20 decorated with LEDs are provided on both sides of the game board 5. The right side decoration 20 is provided with a right sleeve winning opening 12 and a lower right winning opening 45, and the left side decoration 20 is provided with a left sleeve winning opening 13 and a lower left winning opening 44. ing.
Further, the game board 5 is provided with windmills 24, 24, rails 16 for guiding the launched game balls to the game area, and an out port 14 for collecting the game balls that have not won the prize as out balls. . A lot of nails 17 are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls launched on the game board 5 fall between the nails 17, and pass through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26. Or winning at the first type starting port 27 and each winning port, or being collected from the out port 14.
[0028]
[Electric configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine is provided with a main board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main board 100. The microprocessor 110 has main control of the game such as lottery for winning or losing, detecting that the RAM clear switch 10 is turned ON, counting the number of winnings to the winning winning port 41, and controlling the round in the winning game. A main CPU 112 to be executed, a ROM 114 in which a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls and the like, a detection result that a game ball has passed the first type starting port 27, and a prize are being played. And a RAM 116 for temporarily storing various data generated in the computer, computer programs read from the ROM 114, and the like.
The following is electrically connected to the main board 100. A first type start port switch 27a for detecting that a game ball has won the first type start port 27 or the opened ordinary electric accessory 47, a RAM clear switch 10, a symbol control device 32, a lamp for controlling LEDs and lamps. The control device 300, the power supply board 80, the payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls, the voice control device 79 for controlling sound effects during the game, and the game board information relating to the number of prize balls paid out and the occurrence of jackpots, etc. A game frame information terminal board 52, a board surface relay board 51, and a game frame relay board 53 for transmitting to a hall computer provided in a hall management room or the like.
[0029]
The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that operates by inputting a control command sent from the main board 100. The microprocessor 210 controls the sub CPU 212 that controls the payout of prize balls and balls. And a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as paying out a prize ball are recorded, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes the various control programs and during the game. A RAM 216 that temporarily stores various data such as the number of winning prizes and the number of winning balls is mounted. The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to the RAM clear switch 10, the power supply board 80, the launch motor drive board 15c for driving the launch motor 15e, the game frame information terminal board 52, and the payout relay board 55. Yes. A launch switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive substrate 15c to the launch motor 15e is connected to the launch motor drive substrate 15c.
[0030]
The game frame relay board 53 is electrically provided with a lower dish full detection switch 72 for detecting that the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, a prize ball dead detection switch 73 for detecting a prize ball dead, and a sensor relay board 54. It is connected to the. The sensor relay board 54 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 62 a and 62 b and the payout relay board 55 provided in the prize ball unit 62. The payout relay board 55 is electrically connected to a payout outage detection switch 61 for detecting outage of a payout ball, a prize ball payout motor 62c, and a payout unit 63.
The board relay board 51 has passed through a normal electric accessory solenoid 47a that drives the normal electric accessory 47, a right gate switch 25a that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating right gate 25, and a normal symbol operating left gate 26. A left gate switch 26a for detecting a game ball, a big prize opening switch 41a for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 41, a right sleeve prize opening switch 12a for detecting a game ball won in the right sleeve prize opening 12, and a left sleeve A left sleeve winning opening switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball won in the winning opening 13, a lower right winning opening switch 45a for detecting a gaming ball winning in the lower right winning opening 45, and a gaming ball won in the lower left winning opening 44 are detected. The lower left winning port switch 44a and the large winning port relay board 50 are shown.
A special region switch 41 b, a specific region solenoid 41 c that drives a member that changes the specific region, and a special winning port solenoid 43 a that drives the opening / closing member 43 are electrically connected to the special winning port relay board 50. The power supply board 80 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56, and the CR connection board 56 includes a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card, a device for reading the prepaid card, and the like. The portion 71 is electrically connected. The power supply board 80 is supplied with power from a main power supply 70 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies necessary power to each board and apparatus.
[0031]
[Electric Configuration of Symbol Control Device 32]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the symbol control device 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol control device 32 includes a symbol display 32a, a liquid crystal inverter substrate 32b, a liquid crystal analog substrate 32c, and a symbol control substrate 32d. In the character ROM 32i mounted on the symbol control board 32d, the message M1, the special symbol, the normal symbol, the background image, the effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big hit, the effect image during the big hit game, the effect of waiting for the customer are shown in FIG. Image data for displaying an image or the like on the symbol display 32a is recorded.
The sub CPU 32e mounted on the symbol control board 32d receives the image control command sent from the main board 100 via the line 100a, and the contents of the received image control command according to the computer program recorded in the ROM 32f. To analyze.
Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e sends the analysis result to a VDP (video display processor) 32g, and the VDP 32g reads a normal symbol, a special symbol, a background image and the like corresponding to the analysis result from the character ROM 32i. The VDP 32g calculates the addresses and display colors of dots constituting normal symbols and special symbols read from the character ROM 32i based on the analysis results, and temporarily stores the calculation results in the built-in palette RAM 32h. Subsequently, the VDP 32g sends an RGB signal to the liquid crystal analog substrate 32c based on the calculation result stored in the palette RAM 32h. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog substrate 32c performs color correction and luminance adjustment of the captured RGB signal, and sends the signal to the liquid crystal inverter substrate 32b. The liquid crystal inverter board 32b serves as a backlight power source, boosts the captured signal (for example, 12V to 600V), and sends it to the symbol display 32a. The symbol display 32a switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the captured signal. As a result, the normal symbol and special symbol variation display, the final symbol display, the background image, and the like are displayed.
In this embodiment, the symbol display 32a is an active matrix type liquid crystal display device using TFTs (Thin Film Transistors) as pixel drive elements.
[0032]
[Configuration around the power supply board 80]
Next, the configuration around the power supply substrate 80 will be described with reference to FIG.
The power supply board 80 is supplied with AC 24V power from the main power supply 70 via the power switch 18. The AC 24V is converted into DC 32V by the 32V generation circuit 82 via the overload protection circuit 81, and is used as DC 32V power. Supplied to each substrate and apparatus. Also, DC32V is converted to DC24V by the 24V generation circuit 83 and supplied to each substrate and apparatus as DC24V. Furthermore, DC32V is converted into DC12V by the 12V generation circuit 84 and supplied to each substrate and apparatus as a DC12V power source. Further, DC32V is converted to DC5V by the 5V generation circuit 85 and supplied to each substrate and apparatus as a DC5V power source.
[0033]
When the power failure detection circuit 86 detects the power interruption, the main CPU 112 and the sub CPU 212 execute NMI processing, respectively, and access to the RAM 116 and RAM 216 is prohibited. Further, backup power is supplied from the backup capacitor C1 to each backup area of the RAM 116 and RAM 216, and the storage of backup data is maintained. As a result, the gaming state (for example, the fact that a big hit has occurred, the number of rounds executed, the number of winnings, etc.) immediately before power-off is backed up in the RAM 116, and the number of unpaid winning balls is backed up in the RAM 216. When the power is restored, the game is resumed from the game immediately before the power is cut off based on the game state backed up in the RAM 116 and RAM 216.
Further, since the data such as the big hit or winning that occurred during the test shot before opening the store is backed up by the power interruption, the backup data is erased by turning on the power switch 18 while pressing the RAM clear switch 10.
[0034]
[Main game flow]
Next, the main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot lottery counter. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first type start port process executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of RAM clear processing executed by the main CPU 112. In the following description, it is assumed that the symbol display 32a displays the special symbols in three different positions in the horizontal direction of the screen, and the symbols that are displayed in a variable manner or displayed in order from the left are the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. Let's say.
[0035]
(Big win lottery counter)
The big hit lottery counter Ct1 shown in FIG. 7 is a counter for determining whether or not the big hit, and counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 300 numerical values from “0” to “299” in this embodiment. The big win lottery counter Ct1 adds +1 at a predetermined period from the initial value at which counting starts, in this embodiment, at a period of 2 ms, and clears to 0 when the addition result exceeds the acquisition range. The initial value is updated by +1 every 2 ms.
In this embodiment, out of 300 numerical values, “7” is set as a big hit value in the big hit value table (the table in which the big hit value is set) at the normal probability, and at the high probability (when the probability changes). ), A plurality of numbers (for example, “7”, “77”, “117”, “177”, “217” and “247” in total 6) are set in the big hit value table as big hit values. Here, the probability change means that the probability that the jackpot occurs has changed to a gaming state in a high probability state.
[0036]
(Type 1 start port processing)
When the first type start port switch 27a (FIG. 4) is turned ON, the main CPU 112 detects the voltage change of the input port connected to the first type start port switch 27a, so that the first type start port switch 27a is turned on. It is determined that the signal has been turned on (step (FIG. 8, abbreviated as S) 10: Yes) in FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol start storage number U1 is less than “4” (S12). If it is determined that the value is less than “4” (S12: Yes), “1” is added to the special symbol start storage number U1 (S14), and one count value counted by the big hit lottery counter Ct1 is acquired. (S16) The acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S18).
The first type start port process is executed by a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.
[0037]
(Special design control)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not a control command for controlling the symbol control device 32 is output to the symbol control device 32, that is, whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating (S20 in FIG. 9). If it is determined that it is not in the middle (S20: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol start storage number U1 is “1” or more (S22). If the main CPU 112 determines that the special symbol start storage number U1 is “1” or more (S22: Yes), it subtracts “1” from the special symbol start storage number U1 (S24), and the first type described above. The count value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S18 of the start port process is read (S26).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state has become certain (the probability variation flag = 1 or 0) is set (S28). If the main CPU 112 determines that the probability variation flag is set (S28: Yes), the main CPU 112 refers to the jackpot value table at the time of high probability (step S30), and the same jackpot value as the count value read in S26. Whether or not a big hit is determined based on whether or not is set (S34). For example, if the count value read in S26 is “77”, it is determined that the game is a big hit (S34: Yes).
If the probability variation flag is not set (S28: No), the jackpot value table at the normal probability is referred to (S32), and whether or not the same jackpot value as the count value read in S26 is set. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit (S34). For example, if the count value read in S26 is “7”, it is determined that the game is a big hit (S34: Yes).
[0038]
Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit (S34: Yes), it sets a big hit flag indicating that a big hit has occurred (S36), and determines the big hit symbol with reference to the big hit symbol table for determining the big hit symbol Then, it is determined whether or not the selected jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (S40). Here, the probability variation symbol means a specific symbol (for example, an odd number of symbol jackpot symbol) among the jackpot symbols. If the symbol bonus symbol is a jackpot symbol, the game after the jackpot game ends, It changes with certainty.
Here, if it is a probability variation symbol (S40: Yes), a probability variation flag is set (S42). Further, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is not a big hit, that is, a loss (S34: No), each of the lost symbols to be determined and displayed as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol with reference to the lost symbol table for determining the lost symbol. Determine (S44).
The jackpot symbol table is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers (for example, 0 to 9) and a plurality of special symbols (for example, 000 to 999), and corresponds to the random numbers selected by the main CPU 112 at random. The special symbol attached is determined as the jackpot symbol. The lose symbol table is configured by associating a plurality of random numbers (for example, 0 to 9) and a plurality of special symbols (for example, 0 to 9), and corresponds to the random numbers selected by the main CPU 112 at random. The attached special symbol is determined to be a lost symbol. If the determined lost symbol is the same as the jackpot symbol, the lost symbol is determined again.
[0039]
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol with reference to the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (S46). The variation pattern includes a variation time of the special symbol, a type of reach when the reach is performed, a normal stop pattern when the reach is not performed, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 transmits a variation start command indicating the variation pattern determined in S46, the jackpot symbol determined in S38 or the loss symbol determined in S44 to the symbol control device 32 (S48). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol indicated by the variation pattern determined in S46 (S50).
Further, the main CPU 112 transmits the variation pattern designation command to the symbol control device 32 and simultaneously transmits the variation pattern designation command to the voice control device 79 and the lamp control device 300 (FIG. 4). As a result, the sound control device 79 outputs sound effects in a pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command, and the lamp control device 300 sets various LEDs in the pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command. Light up.
When the main CPU 112 determines that the time when the measurement is started in S50 has timed up (S52: Yes), the main CPU 112 transmits an all symbol stop command instructing the stop of all symbols to the symbol control device 32 (S54). The time is reset (S56). As a result, the symbol display 32a confirms and displays the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. Further, the sound control device 79 stops outputting the sound effect, and the lamp control device 300 stops the lighting of the LED.
The special symbol control is executed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.
[0040]
(RAM clear processing)
The main CPU 112 executes a security check for checking whether there is an abnormality in the computer program recorded in the ROM 114 (S60 in FIG. 10), and initializes the work area of the RAM 116 (S62). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 10 (FIGS. 2 and 4) is turned on (S64), and if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 10 is ON (S64: Yes), FIG. A message display command for instructing display of the indicated message M1 is transmitted to the symbol control device 32 (S66). As a result, the symbol display 32a displays a message M1 with the content “RAM clear switch has been operated. Can I erase the contents of the RAM?” As shown in FIG.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets a timer start flag indicating that a timer for measuring an elapsed time since the message display command is transmitted (S68), and sets 5,000 in the timer counter (T counter) (S70). ). That is, a timer of 10 seconds (= 2 ms × 5,000) is set.
[0041]
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the timer start flag is set (S72). If it is set (S72: Yes), it is determined whether or not the timer counter has become "0" ( S74).
Here, when the timer counter is not “0” (S74: No), the main CPU 112 determines again whether the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed and turned on (S76), and is not turned on. In this case (S76: No), the timer counter is set to (-1) (S78), and the process returns to S74. Here, it is determined that the timer counter is not “0” (S74: No), and it is determined that the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on (S76: Yes), that is, within 10 seconds after the message M1 is displayed. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed, the RAM clear process is executed (S80). That is, the backup data stored in the RAM 116 is deleted, and the value when the big hit lottery counter Ct1 starts counting is returned to the initial value “0”.
[0042]
In S80, a RAM clear command is transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 212 of the payout control board 200, and the sub CPU 212 receives the command and erases the stored contents of the RAM 216. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 resets the timer start flag (S82), and transmits a message deletion command for instructing deletion of the message M1 displayed on the symbol display 32a in S66 to the symbol control device 32 (S84). As a result, the symbol display 32a deletes the message M1 displayed in S66. Then, the main CPU 112 starts game control such as winning detection, lottery of big hit or lose, and updating of the initial value of the big win lottery counter Ct1 (S86).
Thereafter, the main CPU 112 continues to monitor whether or not the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on, and the RAM clear that is transmitted to the main CPU 112 when the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on by an illegal act using a hanging board and a transmitter. When the same signal as the signal is transmitted to the main CPU 112 (S64: Yes), S66 to S78 are executed, and after 10 seconds (S74: Yes), the game control is continued without executing the RAM clear process (S74: Yes). S86).
If the RAM clear switch 10 is not turned on within 10 seconds (S74: Yes), the main CPU 112 resets the timer start flag (S82) and transmits a message deletion command to the symbol control device 32 (S84). ), The game control is started (S86).
Furthermore, when the RAM clear switch 10 is not turned on (S64: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the check data stored in the RAM 116 is correct data, for example, A5A5H. (S100). If it is A5A5H (S100: Yes), control of the game is started (S86).
[0043]
As described above, the initial value of the big win lottery counter Ct1 is not reset to “0” at the timing when the instruction to clear the RAM is issued due to an illegal act, but whether or not the RAM can be cleared once. Is displayed on the symbol display 32a, and then the initial value of the big hit lottery counter Ct1 is reset to "0" when the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed.
Accordingly, even if the game ball wins the first type starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open and at the same time the RAM clear instruction is given, the RAM clear is executed later than that timing. On the other hand, when the first type start port switch 27a is turned on, the main CPU 112 acquires one big hit lottery counter Ct1 and ends the lottery.
That is, when the game ball passes through the first type starting port 27, an instruction to clear the RAM is issued, and the initial value of the big hit lottery counter Ct1 is reset to “0”, thereby passing the first type starting port 27. The timing at which the game ball is detected by the first type start port switch 27a (the timing at which the main CPU 112 acquires the count value of the big hit lottery counter Ct1) and the count value of the big hit lottery counter Ct1 are set to the big hit value “7”. It is not possible to match the timing of counting.
The RAM clear process is executed according to a computer program recorded in the ROM 114.
[0044]
[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is used, the initial value of the big win lottery counter Ct1 is not reset to “0” immediately after the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on. Once the display for asking permission to execute the RAM clear is performed, the initial value of the big hit lottery counter Ct1 is returned to “0” within 10 seconds on the condition that the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on again. Can do.
Therefore, aiming at the timing at which the game ball passes through the first type starting port 27, by issuing an instruction to clear the RAM by unauthorized means, the big hit lottery counter Ct1 starts counting from “0”, and the big hit count Since the timing at which the value is counted cannot coincide with the timing at which the main CPU 112 acquires the count value of the big win lottery counter Ct1, there is no possibility that the big hit will be generated illegally.
Further, a pachinko hall person can turn on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 10 and perform the RAM clear processing by pressing the RAM clear switch 10 again within 10 seconds after the message M1 is displayed.
[0045]
(2) Further, even when the RAM clear switch 10 is accidentally pressed when the power is turned on, a message M1 asking permission to execute RAM clear is displayed on the symbol display 32a, and the RAM clear switch 10 is not pressed again. As long as the RAM clear process is not executed, there is no possibility that the backup data of the RAM will be erased due to an erroneous operation of the RAM clear switch 10.
(3) In particular, since the message M1 is displayed on the screen of the symbol display 32a on which a lottery result indicating whether the player is most concerned, whether the jackpot or lose is displayed, the display content is surely transmitted to the player. be able to.
Therefore, the player who has seen the message M1 knows that the RAM clear has not yet been executed, so that if the game ball passes the first type starting port 27 and only instructs the RAM clear, It will be realized that the initial value of the counter Ct1 cannot be returned to “0” and a big hit cannot be generated.
(4) If the RAM clear switch 10 is not pressed within 10 seconds after the message M1 is displayed, the RAM clear process is not executed. If the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed by mistake, the message M1 The RAM clear process can be prevented by not pressing the RAM clear switch 10 until 10 seconds elapses after the message is displayed.
[0046]
Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of LEDs constituting the frame lamp 9, and FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of LEDs constituting the corner decoration 11. FIG. 12A is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the LED, and FIG. 12B shows how light is emitted from each element when the LED shown in FIG. 12A is viewed from the side. It is explanatory drawing shown typically. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above except that the LED is turned on or blinked in addition to the display of the message M1, and thus the description of the same part is omitted.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 11A, a horizontally long frame lamp substrate 9a is provided inside the frame lamp 9, and a plurality of LEDs 90 are attached to the frame lamp substrate 9a at predetermined intervals. . Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, inside the corner decoration 11, there are provided one corner decoration board 11a on each of the left and right sides, and each corner decoration board 11a has LEDs 90 at predetermined intervals. Several are attached. Each LED 90 constitutes a part of the lamp control device 300 together with other LEDs, and lighting or blinking is controlled by a sub CPU (not shown) provided in the lamp control device 300.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the LED 90 is formed into a chip by molding three light emitting elements of a red light emitting element 92, a green light emitting element 93, and a blue light emitting element 94 into a case 91 with a transparent resin 97. ing. As shown in FIG. 12B, the light emitted from each element diffuses in the resin 97 and mixes with each other to produce light other than red, green, and blue.
[0048]
That is, the red light-emitting element 92, the green light-emitting element 93, and the blue light-emitting element 94 correspond to the three primary colors of light. Depending on the selection of the light-emitting elements to be lit, light of a plurality of types of colors can be obtained in addition to the three primary colors of light. Can be produced. Further, in addition to the selection of the light emitting element, by setting at least one of the lighting timing and lighting time of each light emitting element, it is possible to use the afterimage phenomenon of light. Can be changed.
When the main CPU 112 determines that the RAM clear switch 10 is turned on in the RAM clear process (FIG. 10) described in the first embodiment (S64: Yes), the main CPU 112 transmits a message display command to the symbol control device 32. Then, an LED lighting command for lighting each LED 90 with a predetermined lighting pattern is transmitted to the lamp control device 300 (S66). As a result, the symbol display 32a displays the message M1, and each LED 90 lights up or blinks in the instructed lighting pattern.
[0049]
[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is used, the message M1 is displayed by the symbol display 32a and each LED 90 is turned on or blinked when a RAM clear instruction is issued. Therefore, it is possible to know from a place away from the pachinko machine 1 that an instruction to clear the RAM has been issued by an unauthorized means.
Accordingly, a person at a pachinko parlor can discover a pachinko machine whose LED 90 is lit or blinking in a predetermined pattern at an early stage, and call attention to a player playing a game with the pachinko machine.
[0050]
<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the RAM clear process executed by the main CPU 112 provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is. Note that the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is the same as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment except for the configuration of the RAM clear switch and the contents of the RAM clear process, so the description of the same parts is omitted or simplified. The same reference numerals are used for the same parts.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 16, a RAM clear instruction switch 10a for instructing the RAM clear is provided at the lower right of the game board 5, and a RAM for instructing the execution of the RAM clear is provided therebelow. A clear execution switch 10b is provided. A power switch 18 is provided on the left side of both switches. In this embodiment, the RAM clear instruction switch 10a and the RAM clear execution switch 10b are both push-on type switches.
The main CPU 112 executes a security check process (S60 in FIG. 17), and executes a work area initialization process in the RAM 116 (S62), and determines whether or not the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is ON (S64). If it is ON (S64: Yes), a message display command for instructing display of the message M1 shown in FIG. 3 is transmitted to the symbol control device 32 (S66). As a result, the symbol display 32a displays a message M1 with the content “RAM clear switch has been operated. Can I erase the contents of the RAM?” As shown in FIG.
[0052]
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets a timer start flag indicating that a timer for measuring an elapsed time since the message display command is transmitted (S68), and sets 5,000 in the timer counter (T counter) (S70). ). That is, a timer of 10 seconds (= 2 ms × 5,000) is set.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the timer start flag is set (S72). If it is set (S72: Yes), it is determined whether or not the timer counter has become "0" ( S74).
When the timer counter is not “0” (S74: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the RAM clear execution switch 10b is pressed and turned on (S76). (S76: No), the timer counter is set to (-1) (S78), and the process returns to S74. Here, it is determined that the timer counter is not “0” (S74: No), and if it is determined that the RAM clear execution switch 10b is turned on (S76: Yes), that is, 10 seconds after the message M1 is displayed. If it is determined that the RAM clear execution switch 10b has been pressed within, the RAM clear process is executed (S80). That is, the backup data stored in the RAM 116 is deleted, and the value when the big hit lottery counter Ct1 starts counting is returned to the initial value “0”.
[0053]
In S80, a RAM clear command is transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 212 of the payout control board 200, and the sub CPU 212 receives the command and erases the stored contents of the RAM 216. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 resets the timer start flag (S82), and transmits a message deletion command for instructing deletion of the message M1 displayed on the symbol display 32a in S66 to the symbol control device 32 (S84). As a result, the symbol display 32a deletes the message M1 displayed in S66. Then, the main CPU 112 starts game control such as winning detection, lottery of big hit or lose, and updating of the initial value of the big win lottery counter Ct1 (S86).
Thereafter, the main CPU 112 continues to monitor whether or not the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is turned on, and is transmitted to the main CPU 112 when the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is turned on by an illegal act using a hanging board and a transmitter. When the same signal as the signal is transmitted to the main CPU 112 (S64: Yes), S66 to S78 are executed, and after 10 seconds (S74: Yes), the game control is continued without executing the RAM clear process (S74: Yes). S86).
If the RAM clear execution switch 10b does not turn on within 10 seconds (S74: Yes), the main CPU 112 resets the timer start flag (S82), and transmits a message deletion command to the symbol control device 32 ( S84), game control is started (S86).
Further, when the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is not turned on (S64: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the check data stored in the RAM 116 is correct data, for example, A5A5H. (S100). If it is A5A5H (S100: Yes), control of the game is started (S86).
[0054]
[Effect of the third embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko machine 1 according to the third embodiment is used as described above, the initial value of the big win lottery counter Ct1 is not reset to “0” immediately after the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is turned on. The display for asking permission to execute the RAM clear is performed once, and within 10 seconds, on the condition that the RAM clear execution switch 10b provided separately from the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is turned on, the jackpot lottery counter The initial value of Ct1 can be returned to “0”.
Therefore, aiming at the timing at which the game ball passes through the first type starting port 27, by issuing an instruction to clear the RAM by unauthorized means, the big hit lottery counter Ct1 starts counting from “0”, and the big hit count Since the timing at which the value is counted cannot coincide with the timing at which the main CPU 112 acquires the count value of the big win lottery counter Ct1, there is no possibility that the big hit will be generated illegally.
Further, the pachinko hall person can perform the RAM clear processing by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear instruction switch 10a and pressing the RAM clear execution switch 10b within 10 seconds after the message M1 is displayed.
[0055]
(2) Further, even if the RAM clear instruction switch 10a is accidentally pressed when the power is turned on, a message M1 asking permission to execute RAM clear is displayed on the symbol display 32a, and the RAM clear execution switch 10b is pressed. Unless the RAM clear process is performed, there is no possibility that the backup data of the RAM will be erased due to an erroneous operation of the RAM clear switch 10a.
(3) Further, when the RAM clear execution switch 10b is pressed first, the message M1 is not displayed, so that an operation error can be notified. In this case, the RAM clear process is not executed when the RAM execution switch 10b is next pressed regardless of the message M1 not being displayed. There is no risk of being executed.
(4) Since the message M1 is displayed on the screen of the symbol display 32a on which a lottery result indicating whether the player is most concerned, whether the jackpot or lose is displayed, the display content can be surely communicated to the player. it can.
Therefore, the player who has seen the message M1 knows that the RAM clear has not yet been executed, so that if the game ball passes the first type starting port 27 and only instructs the RAM clear, It will be realized that the initial value of the counter Ct1 cannot be returned to “0” and a big hit cannot be generated.
[0056]
<Other embodiments>
(1) It is also possible to display on the monitor screen of a computer installed in a management room of a pachinko parlor that a RAM clear instruction has been issued. For example, a display indicating the machine number of the pachinko machine and a display indicating that a RAM clear instruction has been issued are displayed in association with each other. If this configuration is used, it is possible to know at a glance at which table the instruction to clear the RAM is given, so that it is possible to promptly alert the player playing the game on that table.
(2) The RAM clear switch 10 and the power switch 18 may be provided on the power supply board 80, the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the like. Further, the RAM clear instruction switch 10a and the RAM clear execution switch 10b may be provided on the power supply board 80, the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the like.
(3) The RAM clear process can be executed by operating the RAM clear switch 10 when the power is turned on. In this case, even if the RAM clear switch 10 is provided at a location where the player can operate, the jackpot cannot be illegally generated by operating the RAM clear switch 10.
Alternatively, the RAM clear processing can be executed by operating the RAM clear instruction switch 10a and the RAM clear execution switch 10b when the power is turned on. In this case, even if both of these switches are provided at a place where the player can operate, the jackpot cannot be illegally generated by operating both switches.
[0057]
(4) A sound can be output by the voice control device 79 when a RAM clear instruction is issued. For example, an electronic sound such as “Peep” can be output to warn. Further, the message M1 and the like can be output by synthesized speech. If these configurations are used, the player's hearing can be appealed and noted.
(5) The cover of the RAM clear switch 10 may be formed of a light-transmitting material, and an LED that is turned on when the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed may be provided inside the cover. If the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed again while the LED is lit, the RAM clear process is executed, and the LED can be turned off when the RAM clear process is completed. Further, when the RAM clear switch 10 is pressed again while the LED is lit, the RAM clear process is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the LED is pressed, and the LED is turned off when the RAM clear process ends. It can also be configured. If these configurations are used, it is possible to confirm that the RAM clear switch has been pressed by turning on the LED without displaying the message M1 on the symbol display 32a. It can be confirmed that the clear process has been completed.
Further, the covers of the RAM clear instruction switch 10a and the RAM clear execution switch 10b are respectively formed of a light-transmitting material, and light is turned on when the switch is pushed inside each cover, and when the RAM clear process is finished. An LED that turns off can also be provided. If this configuration is used, it is possible to confirm that the RAM clear switch 10a and the RAM clear execution switch 10b have been pressed by lighting each LED without displaying the message M1 on the symbol display 32a. When the LEDs are turned off, it can be confirmed that the RAM clear process has been completed. One of the switches may be configured as described above.
(6) The content of the message M1 is not limited to the content shown in FIG. Further, 5,000 of the timer counter shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 17 can be set to other values.
(7) The present invention can also be applied to a second type pachinko machine and a third type pachinko machine. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine configured by combining any two or more of the first to third type pachinko machines. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having a function of drawing a lottery or a loss, such as a slot machine, a sparrow ball, an arrangement ball, and other gaming machines installed in a game hall.
[0058]
[Correspondence between each claim and embodiment]
  The big win lottery counter Ct1 corresponds to the counter according to claim 1, and the first type starting port 27 or the ordinary electric accessory 47 with both wings open corresponds to a predetermined region. The first type start port switch 27a corresponds to the detection means, and the RAM 116 and RAM 216 correspond to the game state storage means.FigureThe pattern indicator 32a corresponds to the notification means..
  And, the first type start port processing (FIG. 8) and special symbol control S26 to S36 (FIG. 9) executed by the main CPU 112 are as follows.Or claim 3Described inLottery processingFunction as. Further, the RAM clearing process S66 (FIG. 10) executed by the main CPU 112 is claimed in claim 1.Or claim 3Function as the notification means described in.Further, S80 of the RAM clear process executed by the main CPU 112 is claimed in claim 1.Or claim 3Described inErase processFunction as.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front explanatory view showing a main configuration of a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1;
3 is an explanatory front view showing a state in which a message is displayed on a symbol display 32a provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in blocks.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing in block form an electrical configuration of the symbol control device 32;
6 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration around a power supply substrate 80. FIG.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot lottery counter.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first type start port process executed by the main CPU 112;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of RAM clear processing executed by the main CPU 112;
FIG. 11 (A) is an explanatory view showing the arrangement of LEDs constituting the frame lamp 9 provided in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, and FIG. 11 (B) is a diagram of the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of LED which comprises the corner decoration 11 with which the pachinko machine was equipped.
12A is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the LED shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B shows each element when the LED shown in FIG. 12A is viewed from the side. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically a mode that light is radiate | emitted from.
FIG. 13 is a front explanatory view showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine.
14 (A) is an explanatory view showing an arrangement relationship between a first type start port and a first type start port switch provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 13, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of electrical structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 13 with a block.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a circuit in which an illegal act has been performed;
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a game board 5 provided in a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of a RAM clear process executed by a main CPU 112 provided in the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
    1 PachinkoMachine
  10 RAM clear switchH
  10a RAM clear instruction switchH
  10b RAM clear execution switchH
  27 Type 1 start opening (predetermined area)
  27a First type start port switch (detection means)
  32a Symbol display (notification means)
  112 Main CPU 112
  114 ROM
  116 RAM (game state storage means)
  216 RAM (game state storage means)
  Ct1 jackpot lottery counter (counter)

Claims (3)

A counter that adds +1 in a predetermined cycle from the initial value, and when the count value exceeds the upper limit value, a counter that returns to 0 ;
Detection means for detecting that a game ball launched on the game board has passed a predetermined area;
Game state storage means for storing a game state when the power supplied to the pachinko machine is cut off;
A lottery process for obtaining a count value of the counter when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed the predetermined area, and for drawing a big hit or a loss based on the obtained count value; the initial value of the counter is returned to 0, the main CPU to execute an erasing process for erasing the game state stored in the game state storage means,
A RAM clear switch that, when turned ON, causes the main CPU to execute the erasure process ;
A pachinko machine capable of resuming a game based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means when the supply of power is resumed;
Comprises a notification means for performing notification to ask for permission to perform a pre-Symbol erasing process,
The main CPU is
The pachinko machine , wherein when the RAM clear switch is turned on, the notification means is caused to execute the notification, and when the RAM clear switch is further turned on, the erasing process is executed . The main CPU is
Pachinko machine according to claim 1 wherein the RAM clear switch within a predetermined time after the notification has been made if not turned ON, which is characterized not to execute the erasing process by the notification means. A counter that adds +1 in a predetermined cycle from the initial value, and when the count value exceeds the upper limit value, a counter that returns to 0;
Detection means for detecting that a game ball launched on the game board has passed a predetermined area;
Game state storage means for storing a game state when the power supplied to the pachinko machine is cut off;
A lottery process for obtaining a count value of the counter when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed the predetermined area, and for drawing a big hit or a loss based on the obtained count value; A main CPU for resetting the initial value of the counter to 0 and executing an erasing process for erasing the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means,
A pachinko machine capable of resuming a game based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means when the supply of power is resumed;
Informing means for informing the permission to execute the erasing process , a RAM clear instruction switch for instructing the main CPU to perform the erasing process , and an instruction for causing the main CPU to execute the erasing process RAM clear execution switch ,
The main CPU is
When the RAM clear indication switch is ON, pachinko machines the notification is executed, it further the RAM clear execution switch then is characterized by performing the erasing process when ON for the notification means.

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