JP5374138B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute an appropriate notification according to a cause when a movable performance generator is abnormal. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a fixed performance generator, a movable performance generator 132, a drive motor 201, a detection section 401, a drive control section 402 and a notification control section 403. The movable performance generator 132 is movably provided on a game board and executes a performance. The detection section 401 detects a home position of the drive motor 201. The fixed performance generator is provided with a play allowing the movable performance generator 132 to floatingly move in an area corresponding to a predetermined area including the home position and has a stopper function for locking the movable performance generator 132. The drive control section 402 executes an initial operation of positioning the drive motor 201 at the home position using the detection result by the detection section 401, normally rotating it a predetermined quantity or more and then inversely rotating it by the same quantity. The notification control section 403 notifies the state of the movable performance generator 132 based on the detection result of the home position by the detection section 401 in the initial operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine, which is provided with a movable production character that moves on a board surface to perform a predetermined production.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into a game area of a game board enters a specific start port, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the image display unit move from top to bottom. When the same or related symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line), a big win is opened, and a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a big hit game is widely used.

  In such pachinko machines, in addition to effects from display from the image display unit, blinking and lighting using multiple lamps, etc., so-called movable effects actors called so-called gimmicks are turned on and operated. What produces an effect by a thing is known (for example, refer the following patent document 1).

  Here, the movable effect role is locked by a stopper such as a locking piece during transport of the pachinko gaming machine. As a result, the movable stage actor is prevented from moving during transport, and damage to the game board and movable stage bonus is suppressed, as well as failure of the drive motor that drives the movable stage bonus is suppressed. .

JP 2007-319374 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, there is a problem that the store clerk forgets to unlock the movable director at the start of business at an amusement store. If there is such a defect, when performing an effect to operate the movable effect actor in synchronization with the effect screen, the movable effect agent will not operate and will remain in a fixed state, In addition to being unable to produce effects, there was a problem that the drive motor was overloaded, leading to failure of the drive motor.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention can promote the release of the lock for the movable effect role, and can perform the original effect of the gaming machine using the movable effect role, and the failure of the drive motor. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the game.

  For example, a movable effect combination (132) that is movably provided on the game board (101) and performs a predetermined effect, and a drive means (201) that is driven to move the movable effect combination (132). , Detecting means (230, 401) for detecting the origin position of the driving means (201), and play for allowing the movable effect agent (132) to play in a region corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position. And using the detection results of the lock means (131) for locking the movable effect actor (132) and the detection means (230, 401), the drive means (201) is positioned at the origin position, A drive control means (402) for performing an initial operation in which the same amount as the forward-rotated amount is reversely rotated after being forwardly rotated by a predetermined amount or more, and control by the drive control means (402). And a notification control means (403) for notifying the state relating to the movable effect accessory (132) based on the detection result of the origin position by the detection means (230, 401) during the initial operation. An example is a gaming machine (100).

  According to this configuration, the cause of the abnormality can be notified based on the detection result of the origin position during the initial operation.

  In the above configuration, the locking means (131) is provided with a play that allows the movable effect actor (132) to move freely in the forward rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction in an area centered on the origin position. The notification control means (403) may not return to the origin position after the origin position is detected by the detection means (230, 401) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (402). When it is detected, the lock means (131) may notify that the lock is applied.

  According to this configuration, when the position does not return to the origin position during the initial operation, it can be determined that the lock is established, and unlocking can be prompted.

  In the above configuration, the lock means (131) is provided with a play that allows the movable effect accessory (132) to move freely in an area only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position, and the notification control means ( 403) is a measuring means (404) for measuring the time to return to the origin position after the origin position is detected by the detection means (401) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (402). It is good also as notifying that the lock | rock is given by the said lock means (131) based on the time measured by the said measurement means (404).

  According to this configuration, in the initial operation, when the time until the return to the origin position or the time after the return to the origin position is not a predetermined time determined in advance, it is determined to be locked, It is possible to prompt the user to release the lock.

  In the above configuration, the notification control means (403) is configured to detect the origin position by the detection means (230, 401) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (402), or When the origin position is not detected by the detection means (230, 401), it may be notified that the drive means (201) is abnormal.

  According to this configuration, when the origin position is continuously detected during the initial operation or when the origin position is not detected during the initial operation, it is determined that the abnormality is caused by the drive means (201), and the drive means (201) It can be notified that there is an abnormality.

  In the above configuration, the notification control unit (403) detects the origin position by the detection unit (230, 401) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit (402), and then sets the origin position. When the return is detected, it may be informed that it is normal.

  According to this configuration, when returning to the origin position during the initial operation, it can be determined that it is normal and a notification of normality can be given.

  According to the present invention, the cause at the time of abnormality can be determined based on the detection result of the origin position at the time of initial operation, and appropriate notification according to the cause can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent forgetting to remove the stopper, to produce the original effect of the gaming machine, and to suppress the failure of the drive motor. In particular, by notifying the abnormality caused by the driving means, it is possible to cause the store clerk to take measures against the abnormality and to quickly recover the gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 382 in FIG. 3) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second start port 106, an electric tulip 107 as an electric accessory is provided. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 331 in FIG. 3) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. Note that the gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out when a game ball wins.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 3) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 3).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, it indicates that the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 354 in FIG. 3) that outputs sound.

  On the side of the image display unit 104, a stage effect 130 is disposed. The director 130 includes a fixed director 130 and a movable director 132. The fixed effect actor 131 is provided on the game board 101 with fixed movement in the direction parallel to the board surface. Although the details will be described later, the fixed effect actor 131 can be pressed in a direction perpendicular to the board surface. Specifically, the movable effect agent 132 is locked at the pulled-out position. It can be done.

  The movable effect actor 132 has a drive motor, is movable along the board surface on the game board 101, and produces an effect by emitting light and moving. Although illustration is omitted, another accessory for effect is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104).

(Composition of director)
Next, the configuration of the director 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the director 130. In FIG. 2, the effect actor 130 includes a drive system 200 and an effect system 210.

  The drive system 200 includes a drive motor 201, a drive transmission shaft 202, a drive gear 203, and a driven gear 204. The drive motor 201 converts electrical energy into mechanical energy and rotates the drive transmission shaft 202. The drive gear 203 is driven to rotate by the rotational force transmitted from the drive motor 201 via the drive transmission shaft 202. The driven gear 204 is meshed with the drive gear 203 and rotated by the rotational force of the drive gear 203. Note that the drive gear 203 is joined to a cylindrical detected portion 205. The detected part 205 is provided with a slit 206 as an origin position, and the slit 206 is detected by the photosensor 230. The drive motor 201 corresponds to the drive means of the present invention.

  The production system 210 includes a fixed production actor 131 and a movable production actor 132. The fixed performance actor 131 has a slide mechanism (not shown), and can be slid in the vertical direction (A direction in FIG. 2) with respect to the game board 101 by an operation from the operator. The fixed effect actor 131 has a stopper function that restricts the movement of the movable effect agent 132 by contacting the movable effect agent 132 at the drawn-out position. The fixed effect agent 131 is a play that allows the movable effect agent 132 to play a predetermined amount (for example, 20 ° as the rotation amount of the drive motor 201) in an area corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position of the drive motor 201. Is provided to lock the movable effect actor 132. Note that the fixed effect actor 131 corresponds to the locking means of the present invention. Further, the fixed effect combination 131 includes a lamp and emits light during a predetermined effect.

  The movable effect accessory 132 is configured by connecting three large, medium, and small lamps, and the upper lamp is provided with a connecting portion 211 that is connected to the driven gear 204. The movable effect actor 132 is rotated about the connecting portion 211 as a fulcrum by the rotation of the driven gear 204. The fixed effect actor 131 located at the pull-out position comes into contact with the lamp 132a below the movable effect agent 132, so that the rotation toward the fixed effect actor 131 is restricted. Yes. The movable effect actor 132 is rotated at the time of a predetermined effect, and each lamp emits light.

  In the present embodiment, the fixed effect actor 131 is provided with a stopper function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate stopper is provided, and the stopper provided on the game board 101 is pressed into a single position. Or you may use what was slidable to the extraction position. However, even in this case, it is necessary to provide a play that allows the movable effect actor 132 to play in a region corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position of the drive motor 201.

  The photo sensor 230 includes a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and is for detecting the origin position of the drive gear 203. The photo sensor 230 detects the slit 206 corresponding to the origin position of the drive gear 203 and the detected part 205 as a shield. Detects the wall surface. The photosensor 230 corresponds to the detection means of the present invention.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 302 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of the prize ball. Part 303. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 311 executes basic processing accompanying the progress of game content based on various programs stored in advance in the ROM 312. The ROM 312 stores a jackpot lottery program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, a big prize opening control program, and the like.

  The jackpot lottery program is a program for performing a jackpot lottery when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW321 or the second start port SW322. The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery that makes the electric tulip 107 hit (open) or lose (hold closed) when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected. The electric tulip control program is a program that keeps the electric tulip 107 in a closed state in a normal state and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds when the big hit.

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the electric tulip 107 and the prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW321 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW322 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 323 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 324 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 325 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 301.

  Detection results by the respective SWs (321 to 325) are input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW325 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 331 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 332 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 301. The main control unit 301 controls driving of the solenoids (331, 332). For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 331 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 332 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 301, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 301 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 301 changes / stops display of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Is changed / stopped.

  Further, the main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 301 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 302. Here, the change start command includes information indicating a gaming state, information indicating a time for variably displaying a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “change time”), and the like. Further, the main control unit 301 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 303. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 301 outputs information indicating the game state being executed to the effect control unit 302 as a command. In this case, the effect control unit 302 provides an effect according to the game state being executed (for example, control of symbol variation or movable accessory). In addition, when there is one winning for the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 301 outputs information indicating the variation time required for one symbol variation to the effect control unit 302. To do.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling the production content of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  The effect control unit 302a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 302 based on various commands (for example, change start commands) received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 302a. In addition, the lamp control unit 302c has a function of controlling the lighting of the lamps of the production role 130 provided on the game board 101, the lighting of the lamps provided on the frame member 115, and the operation of the movable production character 132. doing.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 344, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 341 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 342 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 341 to execute the above processing. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341. The data set in the RAM 343 when the CPU 341 executes various programs is output to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c at a predetermined timing.

  The CPU 341 executes processing relating to the contents of effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 342 in advance. The ROM 342 stores a production supervision program, a status notification program, a production control program, and the like. Based on the change start command, the effect supervision program determines the effect content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and outputs an instruction to execute predetermined processing to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 302.

  The state notification program controls the lamp controller 302c to cause the drive motor 201 to perform an initial operation using the detection result of the photosensor 230, and to detect the origin position by the photosensor 230 during the initial operation. Based on the result, this is a program for informing the state relating to the movable effect actor 132.

  The effect control program is a program that performs an effect using the combination effect data that synchronizes the screen effect by the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp effect or operation effect of the effect object 130 by the lamp control unit 302c. . In addition, the effect control program does not use the combination effect data for the effect based on the detection result of the origin position by the photo sensor 230 during the initial operation, but uses the effect data that substitutes for the combination effect data. And a program for stopping the drive of the drive motor 201 in subsequent games.

  The RTC 344 counts and outputs the actual time. The RTC 344 continues the clocking operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 344 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 344 is arranged in the production control unit 302 such as the production control unit 302a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 301. Further, the RTC 344 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 302a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production control unit 302a. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 3, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control part 302a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 302a.

  Furthermore, an opening / closing door SW345 is connected to the production control section 302a. The open / close door SW345 is a switch for detecting the open state of the open / close door on the front surface of the game board 101, and is turned ON when the open / close door is opened. When the opening / closing door SW345 is turned on, the production supervision unit 302a notifies the image / sound control unit 302b that the door is open from the speaker 354.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / audio control unit 302b includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 351 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 352 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 353 functions as a work area for the CPU 351 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 354.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b controls images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 302a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 352 while the CPU 351 uses the RAM 353 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 351 executes various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 302a. At this time, the CPU 351 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 352 and writes them in the RAM 353.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 353 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is prioritized in the RAM 353 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 353 is output to the speaker 354 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 354.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 361, a ROM 362, a RAM 363, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 361 executes processing for lighting the lamp and the like. The ROM 362 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 363 functions as a work area for the CPU 361.

  The lamp controller 302c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 364, and the effect agent lamp 365, and outputs data for lighting control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 302c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the lighting and operation of the stage effect lamp 365.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the drive motor 201 and the photo sensor 230, rotates the drive motor 201 by a predetermined amount at the time of startup, causes the photo sensor 230 to start detecting the origin position, and the origin by the photo sensor 230. Based on the position detection result, data for controlling the operation is output to the drive motor 201.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 303 will be described. The winning ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 371, a ROM 372, a RAM 373, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 371 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 372 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 373 functions as a work area for the CPU 371.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 381, a launch unit 382, a fixed position detection SW 383, a payout ball detection SW 384, a ball presence detection SW 385, and a full tank detection SW 386. .

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 381 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 381 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the prize ball control unit 303 applies the game balls won to the payout unit 381 to each prize opening (the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the big prize opening 109, the normal winning opening 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Further, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 382 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 382 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 382, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 383, a payout ball detection SW 384, a ball presence detection SW 385, a full tank detection SW 386, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 387 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 388, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 303 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 303. Then, the winning ball control unit 303 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  Each time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 302, and the effect control unit 302 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops the game. repeat. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 302, and the effect control unit 302 stops with a predetermined design. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 302 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the events include, for example, jackpots (15 rounds probable jackpots (so-called probabilistic jackpots), 15 rounds regular jackpots (so-called normal jackpots), probable jackpots with two rounds shortened (so-called sudden surprises), two rounds no probabilities A big hit (so-called latent probability), a round hit with a normal short hit with a short time (so-called a sudden hit), a small hit, and the like are included. Here, the small hit is an event that causes the same behavior (production) as the two-round short-term probability change big hit, although it is one of the losers.

  For example, the effect control unit 302 performs various effects in addition to the effect symbol change display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. Display. In addition, a specific drive is performed with respect to the movable effect character 132, and an effect is performed such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116, the panel lamp 364, the fixed effect character 131, and the movable effect character 132.

  For example, when a big hit (15 round probability change / normal big hit) occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is set, for example, when nine game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 303 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is released, and if it is a 15-round probable jackpot, the game state returns to a high probability state, and if it is a 15-round normal jackpot, the game state returns to a low probability state. .

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is configured to include an image display unit 104, a movable effect actor 132, a drive motor 201, a detection unit 401, a drive control unit 402, and a notification control unit 403. Yes. The movable effect actor 132 is provided on the game board 101 so as to be movable, and performs a predetermined effect by emitting light or moving. The drive motor 201 is driven to move the movable effect actor 132. The movable effect agent 132 is locked by the fixed effect agent 131 by providing a play that allows it to move in an area corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position of the drive motor 201. This play is a range corresponding to forward / reverse, for example, 10 ° (total 20 °) with respect to the origin position of the drive motor 201 as the rotation amount of the drive motor 201.

  The detection unit 401 detects the origin position of the drive motor 201. Specifically, the detection unit 401 detects the origin position of the drive motor 201 by detecting the slit 206 of the detected unit 205 that is connected to the drive motor 201. Note that the detection unit 401 is realized by the photosensor 230.

  The drive control unit 402 uses the detection result of the detection unit 401 to position the drive motor 201 at the origin position, rotate it forward by a predetermined amount (20 °) or more, and then rotate it forward (20 °). The initial operation is performed so as to reverse the same amount as. The origin position is specifically described later with reference to FIG. 5-1, but is located at the center of the play when the movable effect actor 132 is locked, in other words, driven by the rotation amount of the drive motor 201. This is the position where the motor 201 has 10 ° play in both directions. Further, the predetermined amount may be an amount that exceeds the amount of play (10 ° in this case) on the side where the lock is applied, based on the origin position. The predetermined amount is an angle here, but may be a time for driving the drive motor 201.

  The notification control unit 403 notifies the state related to the movable effect actor 132 based on the detection result of the origin position by the detection unit 401 during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit 402. The state related to the movable effect actor 132 includes a state of whether or not the movable effect agent 132 is locked, an operation state of the drive motor 201, and the like.

  In addition, the notification control unit 403 detects that the origin position is detected by the detection unit 401 during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit 402, and that it does not return to the origin position after a predetermined amount of normal rotation and reverse rotation. Then, it is notified that the lock by the fixed effect actor 131 is being performed.

  In addition, the notification control unit 403 notifies that the drive motor 201 is abnormal when the origin position is continuously detected by the detection unit 401 during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit 402. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the drive motor 201 has failed. However, it may be determined that the entire drive system 200 including the drive gear 203 and the driven gear 204 has failed.

  Further, the notification control unit 403 notifies the normality when it is detected that the origin position is returned to the origin position after the detection unit 401 detects the origin position during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit 402. .

  In the present embodiment, the play of the movable effect actor 132 at the time of locking is the forward and reverse, for example, 10 ° (total 20 °) around the origin position of the drive motor 201 as the amount of rotation of the drive motor 201. For example, the angle may be 10 ° only in the normal rotation direction from the origin position. Note that the operation of the drive motor 201 in this case will be described later with reference to FIGS. In such a configuration, the notification control unit 403 may include the measurement unit 404.

  The measuring unit 404 measures the time for returning to the origin position after the origin position is detected by the detection unit 401 during the initial operation under the control of the drive control unit 402. In this case, the notification control unit 403 informs that the lock by the fixed effect actor 131 is performed based on the time measured by the measurement unit 404.

  Specifically, the notification control unit 403 uses the time when the drive motor 201 returns to the origin position, calculates the time until the drive motor 201 returns from the origin position and returns to the origin position, and the calculated time. Is different from a predetermined normal time, the fact that the lock is applied is notified. In addition to this, the notification control unit 403 uses the time when the drive motor 201 returns to the origin position, counts the time after the drive motor 201 returns to the origin position, and sets the measured time in advance. If the time is different from the normal time, it may be notified that the lock is applied.

  In addition, the drive control part 402, the alerting | reporting control part 403, and the measurement part 404 are implement | achieved by CPU341 of the production control part 302a. That is, the functions of the drive control unit 402 and the notification control unit 403 are realized by the CPU 341 executing the state detection program.

(Overview of drive motor operation)
Next, an outline of the operation of the drive motor 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the drive motor 201 when the movable effect actor 132 is located at the origin position. 5A to 5D show the operation of the drive motor 201, the same operation is performed for the movable effect actor 132.

  In FIG. 5A, the drive motor 201 is configured to move freely between the lock position R and the restriction position K in a state where the movable effect actor 132 is locked. The lock position R is a position when the movable effect actor 132 comes into contact with the fixed effect actor 131 as a stopper. The restriction position K is a position restricted on the side opposite to the side on which the lock is applied by a restriction member (not shown).

  Specifically, the drive motor 201 can move 10 ° in each of the forward rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction. More specifically, the movable effect accessory 132 comes into contact with the stopper (fixed effect accessory 131) in correspondence with the forward rotation direction 10 ° centered on the origin position O of the drive motor 201. On the other hand, the movable effect actor 132 is regulated by the regulating member in correspondence with the reverse rotation direction 10 ° centered on the origin position O of the drive motor 201. In a state where the movable effect actor 132 is not locked, the drive motor 201 can further rotate in the forward rotation direction than the lock position R.

  FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the drive motor 201 when the movable effect actor 132 operates normally during the initial operation. In FIG. 5B, first, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position. In this state, it is assumed that the drive motor 201 receives a signal for normal rotation by 20 °. When normal, the drive motor 201 rotates forward 20 ° and further reverses 20 °. At this time, after the photosensor 230 first detects the slit 206 at the origin position O, the photosensor 230 does not detect the slit 206 while the drive motor 201 rotates forward and backward, and detects the slit 206 again after the reverse rotation. Become.

  FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the drive motor 201 in an abnormal state in which the movable effect actor 132 is locked during initial operation. 5C, first, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position O. In this state, it is assumed that the drive motor 201 receives a signal for normal rotation by 20 °. When the movable effect agent 132 is locked, the drive motor 201 rotates only 10 ° in the forward direction by the fixed effect agent 131 restricting the movement of the movable effect agent 132. On the other hand, when reversely rotating, the drive motor 201 rotates to the regulation position K by reversely rotating 20 degrees. At this time, the photosensor 230 first detects the slit 206 at the origin position O, and then does not detect the slit 206 while the drive motor 201 rotates in the forward direction, but temporarily detects the slit when the drive motor 201 rotates in the reverse direction. Although 206 is detected, the slit 206 is not detected after the reverse rotation.

  FIG. 5-4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the drive motor 201 in an abnormal state due to the failure of the drive motor 201 during initial operation. 5-4, first, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position O. FIG. It is assumed that a signal for rotating the drive motor 201 by 20 ° in the normal rotation direction is received from this state. When a failure or the like occurs in the drive motor 201, the drive motor 201 does not operate. At this time, the photo sensor 230 continues to detect the slit 206 at the origin position O. Note that the case where the drive motor 201 is not located at the origin position O during the initial operation, that is, the case where the origin position O is not first detected by the photosensor 230 is also equivalent to a failure of the drive motor 201.

(Outline of operation of drive motor in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward direction from the origin position)
Next, an outline of the operation of the drive motor 201 in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5-5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of the drive motor 201 when the movable effect actor 132 is located at the origin position in a mode where play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 5-5 to 5-8 illustrate the operation of the drive motor 201, the same operation is performed for the movable effect actor 132.

  5-5, the drive motor 201 is configured to move freely between the origin position O and the lock position R in a state where the movable effect actor 132 is locked. The origin position O includes a regulating member (not shown) and includes a regulating position K that regulates the side opposite to the side locked by the regulating member. The lock position R is a position when the movable effect actor 132 comes into contact with the fixed effect actor 131 as a stopper.

  Specifically, the drive motor 201 can move 10 ° only in the forward rotation direction. More specifically, the movable effect accessory 132 comes into contact with the stopper (fixed effect accessory 131) corresponding to the normal rotation direction 10 ° from the origin position O of the drive motor 201. In a state where the movable effect actor 132 is not locked, the drive motor 201 can further rotate in the forward rotation direction than the lock position R.

  FIG. 5-6 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor 201 when the movable effect actor 132 operates normally during the initial operation in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 5B, first, as indicated by reference numeral 561, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position. In this state, it is assumed that the drive motor 201 receives a signal for normal rotation by 20 °. In the normal case, as indicated by reference numeral 562, the drive motor 201 rotates forward 20 ° (O → R), and further reverses 20 ° (R → O). At this time, after the photosensor 230 first detects the slit 206 at the origin position O, the photosensor 230 does not detect the slit 206 while the drive motor 201 rotates forward and backward, and detects the slit 206 again after the reverse rotation. Become.

  FIG. 5-7 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor 201 when the movable effect accessory 132 is locked during initial operation in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 5-7, first, as indicated by reference numeral 561, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position O. In this state, it is assumed that the drive motor 201 receives a signal for normal rotation by 20 °. When the movable effect agent 132 is locked, the drive motor 201 rotates only 10 ° in the forward direction by the fixed effect agent 131 restricting the movement of the movable effect agent 132.

  On the other hand, since the drive motor 201 reverses from the 10 ° position to the origin position when reversing, the time required to return to the origin position as compared with the normal operation as indicated by reference numeral 571 is shown. It is getting faster. In other words, as indicated by reference numeral 572, it takes a long time to detect the origin position when the origin position is detected again.

  FIG. 5-8 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor 201 when the drive motor 201 is broken during initial operation in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 5-8, first, the drive motor 201 is at the origin position O. It is assumed that a signal for rotating the drive motor 201 by 20 ° in the normal rotation direction is received from this state. When a failure or the like occurs in the drive motor 201, the drive motor 201 does not operate as indicated by reference numeral 581. At this time, the photo sensor 230 continues to detect the slit 206 at the origin position O. Although illustration is omitted, the drive motor 201 is failed even when the drive motor 201 is not located at the origin position O during the initial operation, that is, when the origin position O is not detected by the photosensor 230 for the first time. .

(Example of the action of the director)
Next, an example of the operation of the effect actor 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the effect actor 130 when the drive motor 201 is located at the origin position. In FIG. 6, the movable effect combination 132 is at a position separated from the fixed effect combination 131 by the amount of play as viewed from the vertical direction of the game board 101. The amount of separation is, for example, an angle of 10 ° in terms of the rotation amount of the drive motor 201.

  FIGS. 7-1 and FIGS. 7-2 are explanatory drawings showing the operation of the rendering agent 130 when the drive motor 201 is rotated forward. In FIG. 7A, the movable effect actor 132 is in a position where it is superimposed on the fixed effect actor 131 when viewed from the vertical direction of the game board 101. At this time, the movable effect actor 132 moves a movement amount corresponding to a normal rotation of 10 ° as the rotation amount of the drive motor 201.

  When the fixed effect actor 131 is in the locked state in which the fixed effect agent 131 is pulled out, the movable effect agent 132 comes into contact with the fixed effect agent 131 and its movement is restricted. In this case, even if control is performed to rotate the drive motor 201 forward by 20 °, the drive motor 201 rotates forward only by 10 °. On the other hand, when the fixed effect actor 131 is in the unlocked state in which it is pushed in, the movable effect agent 132 is not interfered with the fixed effect agent 131 as shown in FIG. The amount of movement corresponding to the forward rotation of 20 ° is moved. After that, the movable effect actor 132 returns by an amount corresponding to the reverse rotation of the drive motor 201 by 20 °.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the director character 130 at the time of presentation. As shown in FIG. 8, at the time of production, when the fixed production actor 131 is pushed and the lock is released, the movable production actor 132 is not interfered with the fixed production actor 131, Move to the production position. At this time, each lamp emits light in a predetermined color and lights up or blinks in accordance with the contents of the effect. When the effect is finished, the movable effect agent 132 is retracted to the initial position by the reverse rotation of the drive motor 201.

(Main processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing executed by the main control unit 301. For example, this main process is started when the main control unit 301 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 301 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the main process, the main control unit 301 first waits for 1000 ms (step S901), and then permits access to the RAM 313 (step S902). When permitting access to the RAM 313, the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S903).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S903: Yes), the main control unit 301 clears the RAM (step S904). Here, “RAM clear” means that various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 313 is set to a predetermined initial state although a detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 301 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S905) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S906). Here, the peripheral portions are the effect control unit 302, the prize ball control unit 303, and the like. Initial setting of the peripheral part is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S903: No), the main control unit 301 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S907). If the backup flag is ON (step S907: Yes), the main control unit 301 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S908).

  If the checksum is normal (step S908: Yes), the main control unit 301 executes a recovery process (step S909). If the backup flag is not ON (step S907: No) or the checksum is not normal (step S908: No), the process proceeds to step S904 to clear the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 301 sets a period (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S910). The main control unit 301 executes a timer interrupt process using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S910, the main control unit 301 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S911).

  When the power shutdown monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 301 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S912), and sets the interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S913). Then, the main control unit 301 updates the initial value random number (step S914), performs an interrupt permission setting for the timer interrupt process (step S915), and proceeds to step S911. Thereafter, the main control unit 301 repeatedly executes the processing from step S911 to step S915.

(Processing procedure at the time of initial setting of production control unit and lamp control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure at the time of initial setting of the production control unit 302a and the lamp control unit 302c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the abnormality detection start processing performed by the production control unit 302a.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 341 of the production control unit 302a determines whether an initial setting command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1001). The initial setting command is a command output from the main control unit 301 in the initial setting of the peripheral portion in step S906 (see FIG. 9). When the initial setting command is not received (step S1001: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the initial setting command is received (step S1001: Yes), an abnormality detection start command for causing the lamp control unit 302c to detect an abnormality is set (step S1002), and the process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the initial setting abnormality detection process performed by the lamp controller 302c. This process is performed only when an abnormality detection start command is received from the production control unit 302a. In FIG. 11, the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c determines whether or not an abnormality detection start command has been received from the effect control unit 302a (step S1101). If it is determined that the abnormality detection start command has not been received (step S1101: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined that an abnormality detection start command has been received (step S1101: Yes), the drive motor 201 is rotated, and detection of the origin position (slit 206) of the drive motor 201 by the photosensor 230 is started (step S1102). Then, it is determined whether or not the origin position is detected by the photosensor 230 (step S1103).

  When the origin position is detected (step S1103: Yes), a signal for causing the drive motor 201 to rotate forward by a predetermined amount (20 °) is sent (step S1104), and then a signal for reversing the drive motor 201 by a predetermined amount (20 °). Is transmitted (step S1105). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the origin position is always detected by the photosensor 230 (step S1106). When the origin position is not detected at all times (step S1106: No), that is, when the slit 206 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the origin position is restored (step S1107).

  When it is determined that the position has returned to the origin position (step S1107: Yes), that is, when the slit 206 is detected again by the photosensor 230, the drive motor use flag is set to ON (step S1108). Further, a normal command for notifying that it is normal is set (step S1109), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the origin position is not detected in step S1103 (step S1103: No), or if the origin position is always detected in step S1106 (step S1106: Yes), the drive motor use flag is turned OFF (step S1103). S1110). Thereafter, a motor abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the drive motor 201 is turned ON (step S1111), a motor abnormality command for notifying that the motor is abnormal is set (step S1112), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1107 that the origin position has not been returned (step S1107: No), that is, if the slit 206 is not detected by the photosensor 230 after the reverse rotation of the drive motor 201 is completed, the drive motor use flag is turned OFF. (Step S1113). Thereafter, the lock flag indicating the locked state is turned ON (step S1114), and a lock notification command for informing the unlocking of the movable effect accessory 132 is set (step S1115), and the process ends. .

  In the mode in which play is provided only in the forward direction from the origin position (see FIGS. 5-5 to 5-8), the determination in step S1107 is performed to determine whether the time for returning to the origin position is normal. If the time for returning to the origin position is normal, the drive motor specification flag is set to ON (step S1108), and if the time for returning to the origin position is not normal, the drive motor specification flag is set to OFF ( Step S1113).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the re-detection process performed by the lamp control unit 302c. This flowchart is an abnormality detection process that is performed again during a predetermined abnormality detection period after the abnormality detection process at the time of initial setting shown in FIG. 11 is performed. Note that the predetermined abnormality detection period is a predetermined period after the CPU 361 of the lamp control unit 302c receives the abnormality detection start command from the effect supervision unit 302a.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 361 of the lamp controller 302c determines whether or not the drive motor use flag is OFF (step S1201). If the drive motor use flag is not OFF (step S1201: No), the process is performed as it is. finish. If the drive motor use flag is OFF (step S1201: Yes), the drive motor 201 is rotated, and detection of the origin position (slit 206) of the drive motor 201 is started by the photosensor 230 (step S1202). Then, it is determined whether or not the origin position is detected by the photosensor 230 (step S1203).

  If the origin position is not detected (step S1203: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the origin position is detected (step S1203: Yes), a signal for causing the drive motor 201 to rotate forward by a predetermined amount (20 °) is sent (step S1204), and then a signal for reversing the drive motor 201 by a predetermined amount (20 °). Is sent out (step S1205). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the origin position is always detected by the photosensor 230 (step S1206). When the origin position is continuously detected (step S1206: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the origin position is not always detected (step S1206: No), that is, when the slit 206 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the origin position is restored (step S1207). When it is determined that the position has returned to the origin position (step S1207: Yes), that is, when the slit 206 is detected by the photosensor 230 after the reverse rotation of the drive motor 201 is completed, the motor abnormality flag or the lock flag is turned OFF. (Step S1208), the drive motor use flag is set to ON (step S1209). Further, a normal command for notifying that it is normal is set (step S1210), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it does not return to the origin position in step S1207 (step S1207: No), it is determined whether or not the motor abnormality flag is ON (step S1211). When the motor abnormality flag is ON (step S1211: Yes), that is, in the initial setting abnormality detection process (see FIG. 11), the drive motor 201 is detected in the re-detection process even though it is determined that the drive motor 201 is abnormal. If it is determined that 201 is normal, the motor abnormality flag is turned OFF (step S1212).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the lock flag is ON (step S1213). When the lock flag is not ON (step S1213: No), that is, in the initial setting abnormality detection process (see FIG. 11), it is determined that the drive motor 201 is abnormal, but the re-detection process is locked. Is determined (step S1014), a lock notification command is set (step S1215).

  In step S1211, when it is determined that the motor abnormality flag is not ON (step S1211: No), the process proceeds to step S1213. If it is determined in step S1213 that the lock flag is ON (step S1213: Yes), the process ends.

  In the mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position (see FIGS. 5-5 to 5-8), the determination in step S1207 determines whether or not the time for returning to the origin position is normal. If the time for returning to the origin position is normal, the motor abnormality flag or lock flag is turned OFF (step S1208). If the time for returning to the origin position is not normal, it is determined whether the motor abnormality flag is ON. What is necessary is just to determine (step S1211).

  According to the re-detection process described above, in the abnormality detection process at the time of initial setting (see FIG. 11), for example, it is determined that the drive motor 201 is abnormal because the drive motor 201 does not operate due to, for example, a poor power supply contact. Even in the case where the abnormality disappears by the re-detection process, the presence or absence of the locked state can be detected.

  The re-detection process described above may be performed a plurality of times during the abnormality detection period. In addition, the operator is notified whether or not the re-detection process is to be performed, and the re-detection process is executed when an input indicating that the re-detection process is to be performed is received from a predetermined button. You may do it.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the initial setting notification process performed by the production control unit 302a. In FIG. 13, the CPU 341 of the production control unit 302a determines whether a motor abnormality command is received from the lamp control unit 302c (step S1301). When a motor abnormality command is received (step S1301: Yes), a motor abnormality notification screen indicating motor abnormality is set using the image display unit 104 and the speaker 354 (step S1302). Then, the substitute effect use flag indicating that the substitute effect is used instead of the effect using the effect agent 130 is turned on (step S1303), and the process proceeds to step S1309.

  Turning on the substitute effect use flag in step S1303 is to prevent the operation effect accompanying the movement of the movable effect actor 132 from being performed. When the substitute effect use flag is ON, the use flag of the effect contents using the effect character 130 (the character effect combined effect use flag) is set to OFF. On the other hand, when the substitute effect use flag is OFF, the accessory combined effect use flag is set to ON.

  Here, since the drive motor use flag is also set to OFF in the lamp control unit 302c (see step S1110 and step S1112 in FIG. 11), the drive motor 201 is not overloaded during the game. In the processing of step S1303, it is possible to perform an effect without a sense of incongruity by preventing the effect using the effect agent 130 from being performed.

  In step S1301, when a motor abnormality command is not received (step S1301: No), it is determined whether a lock notification command is received (step S1304). When a lock notification command is received (step S1304: Yes), a lock release notification screen for prompting unlocking is set (step S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1304, when a lock notification command is not received (step S1304: No), it is determined whether a normal command is received (step S1306). When a normal command is received (step S1306: YES), a normal screen indicating that it is normal is set (step S1307). And the use flag of the effect content which used the effect agent 130 together is set to ON (step S1308), and it transfers to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the abnormality detection period has ended (step S1309). If no normal command is received in step S1306 (step S1306: NO), for example, the process proceeds to step S1309 while the currently displayed screen is held.

  If it is determined in step S1309 that the abnormality detection period has not ended (step S1309: No), the process ends. If it is determined that the abnormality detection period has ended (step S1309: YES), a notification end command is set (step S1310), and the process ends. The image / sound control unit 302b ends the abnormality notification screen or the normal screen using the image display unit 104 and the speaker 354 by receiving a notification end command from the production control unit 302a when the abnormality detection period ends. Let

  Next, processing contents during normal game play of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the timer interruption process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control unit 301. For example, the timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed in the main process at the period set in the CTC period setting in step S910 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 301 first executes a random number update process (step S1401). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the random number update process, a big hit random number used for the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is updated.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes a switch process (step S1402). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the switch process, a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106 is detected, and a random number at the time of winning is obtained. . In addition, the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning winning opening is set.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes symbol processing (step S1403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the special symbol is changed / stopped and a jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 15). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed (detailed explanation is omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 301 executes the electric accessory process (step S1404). Although a detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, in the electric actor processing, various electric actors connected to the main control unit 301 such as the movable stage actor 132, the electric tulip solenoid 331, the big prize opening solenoid 332, and the like. Control the movement of objects.

  Next, the main control unit 301 executes a prize ball process related to the prize ball (step S1405), and executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 313 by the above process to the effect control unit 302 and the like. (Step S1406), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 301 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is a process content included in step S1403 of FIG. If the special symbol process is a big hit state (step S1501: Yes), the process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If it is not in the big hit state (step S1501: No), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (step S1502). If not changing (step S1502: No), the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is determined. It is determined whether there is at least one hold number U2 (step S1503).

  If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S1503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number (step S1504), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S1505). In the second jackpot determination process, whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a probable big hit is selected is selected based on the random number acquired in the second start port SW process.

  On the other hand, if there is no holding number U2 in step S1503 (U2 = 0) (step S1503: No), it is determined whether there is at least one holding number U1 of game balls won in the first starting port 105 (step S1506). ). If there is no pending number U1 (U1 = 0) (step S1506: No), the process ends without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is 1 or more (step S1506: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number (step S1507), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S1508). In the first jackpot determination process, whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a probable big hit is selected based on the random number acquired in the first start port SW process is selected. As shown in steps S1503 to S1508, winning at the second starting port 106 is prioritized over winning at the first starting port 105.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S1505 or the first jackpot determination process in step S1508, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S1509). This variation pattern selection processing is processing for selecting each variation pattern such as jackpot or reach according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing. Next, a change start command is set in the RAM 313 (step S1510), and the special symbol change display is started (step S1511). Then, the measurement starts and ends the variation time during which the special symbol is varied (step S1512).

  In step S1502, when the special symbol is changing (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the changing time has passed (step S1513). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1513: No), the process is terminated. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1513: Yes), a special symbol fluctuation stop command is set (step S1514), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S1515). At this time, the variation time of the special symbol is reset (step S1516), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S1517), and the process ends.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the effect display process executed by the effect control unit 302 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect display process is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main effect process (detailed description is omitted) that is continuously executed by the effect control unit 302a of the effect control unit 302 while the effect control unit 302 is activated. This is a process of executing an interrupt every time. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect display process performed by the effect supervising unit 302a.

  In the effect display process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect of variably displaying the effect symbol is being performed (step S1601). If the effect is not being effected (step S1601: No), it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 301. (Step S1602). When the change start command has not been received (step S1602: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the change start command is received (step S1602: Yes), stop symbol selection processing for selecting a symbol to be stopped is performed (step S1603). Note that the stop symbol selection process is a process of performing a lottery of effect symbols to be stopped for each probability variation big hit, normal big hit, and lost, which are lottery results of the big hit determination process (see step S1505 and step S1508 in FIG. 15).

  Thereafter, based on the change start command, an effect pattern selection process for selecting the type of effect to be executed is executed (step S1604). The effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of kinds of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, the change start command includes information indicating the change time of the special symbol, and in the effect pattern selection process, an effect having the same reproduction time as the change time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol can be variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Details of the effect pattern selection process according to the present embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the effect pattern selection process, a background selection process to be the background of the symbol is executed (step S1605). After executing the background selection process in step S1605, the effect control unit 302 starts the effect using the effect pattern selected in step S1604 and the background image selected in step S1605 (step S1606). Specifically, the effect supervising unit 302a instructs the image / sound control unit 302b to output the information indicating the selected effect pattern and the information indicating the selected background image, and starts the effect. After the effect is started in step S1606, the process ends.

  If an effect is being produced in step S1601 (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1607). When the change stop command is received (step S1607: Yes), the effect is ended (step S1608). Specifically, the production supervising unit 302a outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 302b so as to stop and display the combination of the production symbols selected before the production starts, and ends the production. After this, if it is a big hit (step S1609: Yes), the big hit effect is started (step S1610).

  In step S1607, when the change stop command is not received (step S1607: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S1609, if it is not a big hit (step S1609: No), the process is terminated as it is.

(Direction pattern selection process)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect pattern selection process. This effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1604 of FIG. In the effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined variation time including an effect in which the effect character 130 is used together (step S1701). If it is determined that it is the predetermined fluctuation time (step S1701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the alternative effect use flag is ON (step S1702). The alternative effect use flag is set to ON in the initial setting notification process (see FIG. 13).

  When the alternative effect use flag is ON (step S1702: Yes), the effect pattern lottery is performed using the alternative effect data and the normal effect data (step S1703). The normal effect data is screen effect data that does not use the operation of the movable effect actor 132 together.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1702 that the substitute effect use flag is not ON (step S1702: No), the effect pattern lottery is performed using the combination effect effect data and the normal effect data (step S1704). If it is determined in step S1701 that it is not the predetermined fluctuation time (step S1701: No), the process proceeds to step S1704.

  Details of the combination effect data, substitute effect data, and normal effect data will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, an effect pattern is set (step S1705), and the process ends.

(Example of production data)
Next, an example of effect data stored in the RAM 343 of the effect control unit 302a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect data stored in the RAM 343 of the effect control unit 302a.

  In FIG. 18, the normal effect data S1 is used when there is no abnormality in the drive motor 201, or when the movable effect accessory 132 is not locked, and the combination effect effect data 1800 and the normal effect data. 1810. The combined use effect data 1800 includes effect screen data 1801 for screen effects by the image display unit 104 and accessory operation data 1802 for operation effects by the movable effect accessory 132. The normal effect data 1810 includes effect screen data 1801 for screen effects by the image display unit 104.

  On the other hand, the abnormal effect data S2 is used when there is an abnormality in the drive motor 201 or when the movable effect actor 132 is locked, and from the alternative effect data 1820 and the normal effect data 1810. Become. The substitute effect data 1820 is data used in place of the combined use effect data 1800, and is screen data represented only by the screen effect by the image display unit 104. Note that the combination effect data 1800, the normal effect data 1810, and the alternative effect data 1820 include lighting data for performing a lamp effect by lighting the effect character 130 and the panel lamp 364, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, the substitute effect data 1820 is not essential, and when the substitute effect data 1820 is not stored, the drive motor 201 is abnormal or the movable effect actor 132 is locked. Sometimes, only the normal effect data 1810 may be used without using the combination effect data 1800.

(Example of screen displayed on the image display)
Next, an example of a display screen displayed on the image display unit 104 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a motor abnormality notification screen as an abnormality notification screen at the time of activation. The screen shown in FIG. 19 shows the motor abnormality notification screen output by the control of the image / sound control unit 302b based on the output command of the motor abnormality notification screen set in step S1302 of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the image display unit 104 displays a message indicating a motor failure. At this time, the speaker 354 also notifies that a motor failure is suggested. In this display screen, if the drive motor 201 is abnormal even when the re-detection process (see FIG. 12) is performed, it is displayed that the drive motor 201 is stopped or an effect using a gimmick is given. You may display that it is not performed. When the re-detection process (see FIG. 12) is performed on the display screen shown in FIG. 19 and the locked state is detected, the screen moves to the screen shown in FIG. 20 and the initial operation is normally performed. The screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a lock release notification screen as an abnormality notification screen at startup. The screen shown in FIG. 20 shows the unlock notification screen that is output under the control of the image / sound control unit 302b based on the output command of the unlock notification screen set in step S1305 of FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the image display unit 104 displays a message that prompts the user to unlock the gimmick (stage effect 130) stopper (fixed stage role 131). At this time, the speaker 354 notifies the user that the unlocking is urged. In this display screen, when the lock is not released, it may be displayed that the drive motor 201 is stopped or that the effect using the gimmick is not performed. On the display screen shown in FIG. 20, when the fixed effect actor 131 is pulled out by an operator such as a store clerk, the lock is released, and the drive motor 201 is normal and the initial operation is performed normally, the screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed. Transition.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal screen. The screen shown in FIG. 21 shows the normal screen output by the control of the image / sound control unit 302b based on the normal screen output command set in step S1307 of FIG. In FIG. 21, the image display unit 104 displays that the stopper of the gimmick (production effect 130) (fixed production role 131) is unlocked or that there is no abnormality such as a motor failure. When there is no abnormality from the beginning at the time of startup, the screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed without displaying the screens shown in FIGS. 19 and 20.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a play is provided that allows the movable effector 132 to be idle when locked, and the drive motor 201 is positioned at the origin position and rotated forward by a predetermined amount or more during initial operation. Thereafter, the same amount as the normal rotation amount is reversed, and the state related to the movable effect actor 132 is notified based on the detection result of the origin position by the photosensor 230. Therefore, the cause at the time of abnormality can be determined, and appropriate notification according to the cause can be performed. As a result, forgetting to remove the stopper or the like can be prevented, the original production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be performed, and a failure of the drive motor 201 can be suppressed. In particular, by notifying an abnormality caused by the drive motor 201, a store clerk or the like can take measures against the abnormality, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be quickly restored.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during the initial operation, when it is detected that the origin position is not returned after the origin position is detected by the photosensor 230, it is notified that the lock is applied. Therefore, appropriate notification according to the cause can be performed. As a result, forgetting to remove the stopper or the like can be prevented, the original production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be performed, and a failure of the drive motor 201 can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the origin position is continuously detected by the photosensor 230 during the initial operation, the drive motor 201 is informed of an abnormality, so that an appropriate notification according to the cause is made. Can be done. In this way, by notifying the abnormality of the drive motor 201, it is possible to cause the store clerk to take measures against the abnormality and to quickly recover the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  Also, according to the present embodiment, during the initial operation, when the origin position is detected by the photo sensor 230 and then the return to the origin position is detected, the normal state is notified. Appropriate notification according to the cause can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the movable effect character 132 is in a locked state, or when it is determined that the drive motor 201 is in a broken state, the movable effect character 132 is used. Since the production is not performed, the production can be performed without any sense of incongruity. In particular, since the production using the substitute production data 1820 that does not perform the operation production of the movable production actor 132 is performed, it is possible to suppress the variation of the production. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect without impairing the taste.

  In the present embodiment, the play of the movable effect actor 132 at the time of locking is provided in the forward and reverse directions based on the origin position of the drive motor 201 (see FIGS. 5-1 to 5-4). It is also possible to provide only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position (see FIGS. 5-5 to 5-8). With such a configuration, it is determined that the device is locked when the time until returning to the home position or the time after returning to the home position is not a predetermined time in the initial operation. Then, it is possible to prompt the user to release the lock. Therefore, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine of the present invention is realized by the pachinko gaming machine 100 has been described. However, it may be provided with a movable effect actor 132 that moves on the board surface and performs a predetermined effect. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention can be realized by a rotating gaming machine. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be of any type such as a first type and a second type as long as it includes the movable effect actor 132.

It is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed the state of the drive motor when the movable production | presentation actor is located in the origin position. It is the schematic diagram which showed operation | movement of the drive motor when a movable production | presentation actor operate | moves normally at the time of initial driving | operation. It is the schematic diagram which showed the operation | movement of the drive motor at the time of the abnormal state where the movable production | presentation actor is locked at the time of initial driving | operation. It is the schematic diagram which showed the operation | movement of the drive motor at the time of the abnormal state by the failure of a drive motor at the time of initial operation. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the state of the drive motor when the movable effect actor is located at the origin position in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward direction from the origin position. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor when the movable effect actor operates normally during the initial operation in an aspect where play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 6 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor when the movable effect actor is locked during initial operation in a mode in which play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. 5 is a timing chart showing the operation of the drive motor when the drive motor is broken during the initial operation in an aspect where play is provided only in the forward rotation direction from the origin position. It is explanatory drawing which showed the production | presentation actor when a drive motor is located in an origin position. It is explanatory drawing which showed operation | movement of the production | presentation actor at the time of rotating a drive motor forward. It is explanatory drawing which showed operation | movement of the production | presentation actor at the time of rotating a drive motor forward. It is explanatory drawing which showed operation | movement of the production | presentation actor at the time of production. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the abnormality detection start process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the abnormality detection process at the time of the initial setting which a lamp control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the re-detection process which a lamp control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the alerting | reporting process at the time of the initial setting which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect display process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows an effect pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the data for production memorize | stored in RAM of the production supervision part. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the motor abnormality notification screen as an abnormality notification screen at the time of starting. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the lock release alerting | reporting screen as an abnormality alerting screen at the time of starting. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal screen.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
104 Image display unit 130 Production role 131 Fixed production role (locking means)
132 Movable production character 200 Drive system 201 Drive motor (drive means)
203 driving gear 204 driven gear 206 slit 230 photo sensor (detection means)
301 Main Control Unit 302 Effect Control Unit 302a Effect Control Unit 302b Image / Audio Control Unit 302c Lamp Control Unit 354 Speaker 401 Detection Unit (Detection Unit)
402 Drive control unit (drive control means)
403 Notification Control Unit (Notification Control Unit)
404 Measuring unit (measuring means)

Claims (5)

A movable director that is movably provided on the game board and performs a predetermined presentation,
Driving means for driving to move the movable effect actor;
Detecting means for detecting an origin position and a non-origin position of the driving means;
A play that allows the movable effect actor to play is provided for a range that is less than a predetermined amount from the origin position of the driving means, and the operation of the movable effect actor is restricted at the position that becomes the predetermined amount. Locking means;
Using the detection result by the detection means, said driving means, and to put Nau drive control means initial operation the Ru was a predetermined amount in the opposite direction round the rotation after rotating the predetermined amount or more from the home position ,
The time of initial operation by the drive control hand stage, based on a detection result of the origin position and the non-home position by said detecting means, that the lock is applied by the locking means, abnormal to said driving means some effect, or a notification control unit that notifies one of the normal,
A gaming machine comprising: It said locking means, said origin position first direction and the opposite direction around the said drive means, the range fraction from each of the home position is less than the predetermined amount, providing a play which allows floating the movable directing combination thereof And
The notification control means, during the initial operation by the control of the drive control unit, said lock when said using the detection result that by the detecting means, does not return to the home position to the operating end of the drive means the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized by notifying the lock is applied by means. Said locking means, the range fraction smaller than the predetermined amount in the first direction from the home position of said drive means, which is interposed play that allows floating the movable directing combination thereof,
The notification control means, during the initial operation by the control of the drive control means, by using the detection result by the detecting means, is earlier than the return timing of the return timing to the home position is set in advance, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized by notifying the lock is applied by the locking means. The notification control means, during the initial operation by the control of the drive control means, when the home position is detected for a predetermined time or more by the detecting means, or said origin position by said detecting means during the initial operation The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein if it is not detected, the drive means is informed of an abnormality. The notification control means, during the initial operation by the control of the drive control means, by using the detection result by said detection means, said driving means during initial operation start is located at the home position, the at a predetermined timing gaming machine of any one of claims 1 to 4 drive means, characterized in that notifying the homing was if the position is normal.

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