JP5374139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To induce the release of the lock of a movable performance generator. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes a movable performance generator 200, a drive section 300, a coupling mechanism 310, a detection section 1201, a drive control section 1202 and a notification control section 1203. The movable performance generator 200 includes an upper decoration movable body 210 and a lower decoration movable body 220, moves on a game board and executes a predetermined performance. The drive section 300 drivingly rotates only in one direction. The coupling mechanism 310 advances or retracts the movable performance generator 200 by the one-directional driving rotation by the drive means. The detection section 1201 detects a home position of the drive section 300. The drive control section 1202 executes an initial operation of drivingly rotating the drive section 300 in the one direction from the home position. The notification control section 1203 notifies the state of the movable performance generator 200 based on the detection result of the home position by the detection section 1201 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 (200) that is provided on the game board (101) so as to be movable and performs a predetermined effect, and a drive that rotates in only one direction to move the movable effect combination (200). Means (300), a connecting mechanism (310) for advancing and retracting the movable effect actor (200) by one-way driving rotation by the driving means (300), and an origin position of the driving means (300) Detection means (304, 1201) for detecting, locking means (800) for locking the movable effect character (200) in the region including the origin position, and the drive means (300) from the origin position Detection of the origin position by the drive control means (1202) for performing the initial operation for driving rotation in one direction and the detection means (304, 1201) during the initial operation. Based on the result, the movable directing combination thereof (200) notification control means for notifying the state about (1203), and the configuration of the gaming machine (100) comprising a.

  According to this configuration, based on the detection result of the origin position at the time of initial operation in which the drive rotation is performed in one direction from the origin position, the presence or absence of the lock on the movable effect accessory (200) and the presence or absence of abnormality of the drive means (300) For example, it is possible to notify the state relating to the movable effect actor (200).

  In the above configuration, the locking means (800) is provided with a play that allows the movable effect agent (200) to move in an area corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position, and the movable effect agent (200). ), And the notification control means (1203) detects the origin position by the detection means (304, 1201) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (1202). When it is detected that the position does not return to the origin position, the lock means (800) may notify that the lock is applied.

  According to this configuration, if the position does not return to the home position during the initial operation, it can be determined that the lock has occurred as a cause of the abnormality, and unlocking can be urged.

  In the above configuration, the notification control means (1203) is configured to detect the origin position by the detection means (304, 1201) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (1202), or When the origin position is not detected by the detection means (304, 1201), the drive means (300) may be notified that there is an abnormality.

  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 unit (300) as a cause of the abnormality, The drive means (300) can be notified that there is an abnormality.

  In the above-described configuration, the notification control means (1203) is set to a predetermined value after the origin position is detected by the detection means (304, 1201) during the initial operation under the control of the drive control means (1202). When it is detected that the position has returned to the original position at the timing, it may be notified 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.

  In the above-described configuration, the movable effect actor (200) includes a plurality of decorative movable bodies (210, 220) that can move on the game board (101), and the coupling mechanism (310) includes the driving means ( 300) advances and retracts one decorative movable body (210) by one-way driving rotation by 300), and moves the other decorative movable body (220) with the advancement and retraction of the one decorative movable body (210). The locking means (800) locks the other decorative movable body (220) by locking the one decorative movable body (210) by the coupling mechanism (310). It is good as well.

  According to this structure, even if it is the structure using the movable production | presentation actor (200) which consists of a some decoration movable body (210,220), based on the detection result of the origin position at the time of an initial driving | operation, release of a lock | rock Or the cause of an abnormality can be notified.

  According to the present invention, based on the detection result of the origin position at the time of initial operation in which the drive rotation is performed in one direction from the origin position, the movable effect actor such as the presence or absence of locking of the movable effect actor or the presence or absence of abnormality of the driving means The state regarding can be notified. 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.

  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 1182 in FIG. 11) 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 1131 in FIG. 11) 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. 11) 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”). And a second special symbol display section (refer to reference numeral 112b in FIG. 11).

  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 1154 in FIG. 11) that outputs sound.

  On the side of the image display unit 104, a stage effect 130 is disposed. The director 130 has the shape of a mobile phone, and performs an effect by calling or an effect by a vibrator, or an effect of notifying that a mail has been received from the display of the mobile phone. Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect bonus 130, an effect bonus is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a movable effect combination that advances to the front of the image display unit 104 during a predetermined effect. Since this movable effect actor is stored in the retracted position in FIG. 1, it is not shown. Below, the structure of a movable production | presentation actor is explained in full detail.

(Composition of movable director)
Next, the configuration of the movable effect actor will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state at the time of the production of the movable production character. In FIG. 2, the movable effect actor 200 has a heart shape. The movable effect actor 200 includes an upper decoration movable body 210 and a lower decoration movable body 220. The upper decorative movable body 210 is positioned at the advance position on the front surface of the image display unit 104 or the retracted position above the image display unit 104 by the swinging of the upper arm 211. The lower decorative movable body 220 is positioned at the advance position on the front surface of the image display unit 104 or the retracted position below the image display unit 104 by the swing of the lower arm 222.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable effect character 200 is retracted. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the movable effect character 200 has advanced. In FIG. 3, the movable effect actor 200 includes a drive unit 300, a coupling mechanism 310, and a decoration unit 320. The drive unit 300 includes a drive motor 301, a drive gear 302, and a driven gear 303.

  The drive motor 301 converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 302. Note that the drive motor 301 rotates in only one direction. The driven gear 303 meshes with the drive gear 302 and is driven to rotate by the rotational force of the drive gear 302. Reference numeral 304 denotes a photosensor for detecting the origin position. The driving unit 300 corresponds to the driving unit of the present invention.

  The coupling mechanism 310 includes an upper arm 211, a lower arm 222, a support pin 311, a support shaft 312, a support shaft 313, and an engagement pin 600 (see FIG. 6). The upper arm 211 is engaged with an engagement pin 600 provided on the driven gear 303, and the inclination changes with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum by the rotation of the driven gear 303. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lower piece 211a of the upper arm 211 tilts in the direction of arrow A as the driven gear 303 rotates, the support pin 311 moves in the direction of arrow C. Accordingly, the upper piece 211b of the upper arm 211 moves in the arrow B direction with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum, so that the upper decorative movable body 210 advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104.

  Further, when the upper decoration movable body 210 is positioned at the retracted position retracted from the image display unit 104, the reverse operation is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lower piece 211a of the upper arm 211 tilts in the direction opposite to the arrow A direction as the driven gear 303 rotates in the same direction, the support pin 311 moves in the direction of the arrow C. Move in the opposite direction. Accordingly, the upper piece 211b of the upper arm 211 moves in the reverse direction of the arrow B with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum, and the upper decoration movable body 210 is retracted from the image display unit 104. As described above, the upper decoration movable body 210 is advanced or retracted in accordance with the tilted state of the upper arm 211.

  The lower arm 222 has a support shaft 312 fixed to a bearing provided in a housing (not shown), and rotates around the support shaft 312 as the upper arm 211 swings. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lower piece 211a of the upper arm 211 tilts in the direction of arrow A as the driven gear 303 rotates, the support pin 311 moves in the direction of arrow C. At this time, the upper arm 222 b of the lower arm 222 is fixed to the support shaft 312, so that the support pin 311 also moves in the direction of arrow C for the lower arm 222. Accordingly, the lower piece 222a of the lower arm 222 moves in the arrow D direction with the support shaft 312 as a fulcrum, so that the lower decorative movable body 220 advances to the front of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, when the lower decorative movable body 220 is positioned at the retracted position retracted from the image display unit 104, the reverse operation is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lower piece 211a of the upper arm 211 tilts in the reverse direction of the arrow A along with the rotation of the driven gear 303, the support pin 311 moves in the reverse direction of the arrow C direction. To do. At this time, since the upper piece 222b of the lower arm 222 is fixed to the support shaft 312, the support pin 311 also moves in the direction opposite to the arrow C direction with respect to the lower arm 222. Accordingly, the lower piece 222a of the lower arm 222 moves in the reverse direction of the arrow D with the support shaft 312 as a fulcrum, so that the lower decorative movable body 220 is retracted from the front surface of the image display unit 104. Thus, the lower decorative movable body 220 is advanced or retracted in accordance with the tilted state of the lower arm 222.

  The decoration unit 320 includes an upper decoration movable body 210 and a lower decoration movable body 220. At the time of production, each of the movable decorative bodies 210 and 220 is advanced to the front surface of the image display unit 104 by the drive unit 300 and the coupling mechanism 310, and lights or blinks a light emitter such as an LED disposed therein.

  FIG. 5A is a front view illustrating details of the photosensor 304. FIG. 5-2 is a side view showing details of the photosensor 304. FIG. 5A is a front view seen from the direction of arrow G in FIG. 5A and 5B, the driven gear 303 has a cylindrical portion 501. The cylindrical portion 501 is provided with one slit 502.

  The photo sensor 304 includes a light projecting unit 511 and a light receiving unit 512, and enables the light receiving unit 512 to receive light from the light projecting unit 511 at a position facing the slit 502. Note that, in the position where the photosensor 304 does not face the slit 502, light from the light projecting unit 511 is blocked by the tube unit 501, and light reception by the light receiving unit 512 is not performed.

  In this embodiment, the position where the slit 502 is detected by the photosensor 304 is set as the origin position. Specifically, when the slit 502 is detected by the photosensor 304, the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are set to be in a retracted state, and the cylindrical portion 501 is half-turned from the position where the photosensor 304 detects the slit 502. The decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are set to enter the advanced state when rotated. Note that the photosensor 304 corresponds to the detection means of the present invention.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the drive unit 300. FIG. 6 is a view as seen from the back side, and shows a state when the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 have advanced. In FIG. 6, the driven gear 303 is provided with an engagement pin 600. The engagement pin 600 rotates around the rotation axis of the driven gear 303 as the driven gear 303 rotates. A sleeve plate 610 is provided on the upper arm 211. The sleeve plate 610 is provided with an elongated hole 601 that fits into the engagement pin 600. With such a configuration, when the driven gear 303 rotates with the drive rotation of the drive motor 301, the engagement pin 600 reciprocates in the elongated hole 601, and the upper arm 211 tilts with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum. It has become.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the drive unit 300. FIG. 7 is a view as seen from the back side, and shows a state when the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are retracted. In FIG.
The engagement pin 600 is located at a position where the driven gear 303 is rotated 180 ° from the state shown in FIG. Specifically, as the driven gear 303 rotates, the engagement pin 600 moves in the elongated hole 601 and the upper arm 211 tilts in a direction of retreating with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum. From this state, when the drive motor 301 further rotates 180 ° in the same direction, the engagement pin 600 moves in the elongated hole 601 and the upper arm 211 tilts in a direction to advance with the support shaft 313 as a fulcrum. It has become.

  FIG. 8 is an operation diagram showing the operation of the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220. In FIG. 8, the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are in a retracted state, as indicated by the solid line. At this time, a stopper 800 attached to the frame body 810 and capable of contacting the upper decoration movable body 210 is provided in the vicinity of the upper decoration movable body 210. The stopper 800 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, and the upper decorative movable body 210 is locked by having a certain play in which the upper decorative movable body 210 can freely move.

  When the lock is not applied by the stopper 800, when the drive motor 301 is driven to rotate in one direction, the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are moved as indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. In addition, it is possible to move to the advance position.

(Stopper configuration)
Next, the configuration of the stopper 800 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of the stopper 800. FIG. 9 is a view as seen from the back side. In FIG. 9, the stopper 800 includes a detachable slide portion 900 and a receiving portion 910 into which the slide portion 900 is fitted. The slide portion 900 is provided with two retaining portions 901 projectingly inserted into the two openings 911 provided in the receiving portion 910 so as to be fitted into the receiving portion 910. It has become. In a state where the slide portion 900 is fitted in the receiving portion 910, the sliding portion 902 on the slide portion 900 side can move along the guide rail 912 on the receiving portion 910 side.

  Locking protrusions 913 and 914 are provided in the vicinity of both ends of the guide rail 912, and the locking protrusions 913 and 914 are locked in locking holes 903 and 904 provided at both ends of the slide portion 900. Thus, the slide portion 900 can be fixed. Specifically, if the operator operates the knob 905 and applies a force in the direction of arrow H, the slide unit 900 moves in the direction of arrow H. When the locking hole 903 is locked to the locking protrusion 913, the slide portion 900 is fixed.

  At this position, the abutment member 906 protruding from the slide portion 900 abuts on the upper decoration movable body 210 to lock the upper decoration movable body 210. Note that the lower decoration movable body 220 is also locked by the connection mechanism 310 when the upper decoration movable body 210 alone is locked. At the time of factory shipment or the like, the slide portion 900 is thus positioned at the lock position, and the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 are locked.

  Here, the positional relationship between the contact member 906 and the upper decorative movable body 210 at the time of locking will be described in detail. At the time of locking, the contact member 906 is not always in contact with the upper decorative movable body 210, and is separated by, for example, about several millimeters or several centimeters. In other words, the upper decoration movable body 210 is locked with a playable play. This play only needs to have a movement amount such that the origin position is not detected when the drive motor 301 is rotated. It should be noted that the origin position can be detected by the photo sensor 304 at a position where the upper decoration movable body 210 is locked, that is, a position where the upper decoration movable body 210 is retracted.

  On the other hand, if the operator operates the knob 905 and applies a predetermined force in the direction of arrow I, the locking projection 913 is unlocked. Further, when the operator moves the slide portion 900 to the other end side, the slide portion 900 is fixed at a position where the locking hole 904 is locked to the locking protrusion 914. In this position, the abutment member 906 does not interfere with the upper decoration movable body 210, and the decoration movable bodies 210 and 220 can be moved. When playing a game such as during business, the lock is normally released in this way. The stopper 800 corresponds to the locking means of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the upper decoration movable body 210 is locked. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as at least the above-described play is provided. For example, the lower decoration movable body 220 is locked. The coupling mechanism 310 may be locked, or the driving unit 300 (for example, the driven gear 303) may be locked.

(Stopper action)
Next, the operation of the stopper 800 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the stopper 800. In addition, FIG. 10 is the figure seen from the front side. In FIG. 10, the stopper 800 is in the locked position. In this state, the contact member 906 can contact the upper decoration movable body 210. When the operator opens the door and operates the knob 905 shown in FIG. 9 to move the stopper 800 in the arrow I direction, the lock is released.

(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. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 1100 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 1101 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 1102 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 1103. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 1101 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 1112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 1113, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 1101 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 1112 while the CPU 1111 uses the RAM 1113 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 1101 performs 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 1101 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 1111 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in advance in the ROM 1112. The ROM 1112 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 SW1121 or the second start port SW1122. 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 1101 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 include a first start port SW1121 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW1122 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 1123 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 1124 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 1125 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 1101.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (1121 to 1125) are input to the main control unit 1101. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. Note that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW1125 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 1131 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 1132 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 1101. The main control unit 1101 controls the driving of each solenoid (1131, 1132). For example, the main control unit 1101 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 1131 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 1101 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 1132 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 1101 is a first special symbol display unit 112a, a second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 1101 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 1101 causes the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b to change / stop display 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 1101 is connected to the effect control unit 1102 and the prize ball control unit 1103, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 1101 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 1102. 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. The main control unit 1101 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 1103. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 1101 outputs information indicating the game state being executed to the effect control unit 1102 as a command. In this case, the effect control unit 1102 performs 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 1101 outputs information indicating the variation time required for one symbol variation to the effect control unit 1102 To do.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 1102 includes an effect control unit 1102a, an image / sound control unit 1102b, and a lamp control unit 1102c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  The effect control unit 1102a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 1102 based on various commands (for example, change start commands) received from the main control unit 1101. The image / sound control unit 1102b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 1102a. In addition, the lamp control unit 1102c functions to control the lighting of the effect director 130 provided on the game board 101, the lamp provided on the frame member 115, the operation and lighting of the movable effect agent 200, and the like. have.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 1102a will be described. The production control unit 1102a includes a CPU 1141, a ROM 1142, a RAM 1143, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 1144, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 1141 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 1142 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 1141 to execute the above processing. The RAM 1143 functions as a work area for the CPU 1141. The data set in the RAM 1143 by the CPU 1141 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 1102b and the lamp controller 1102c at a predetermined timing.

  CPU1141 performs the process regarding effect content based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM1142. The ROM 1142 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 1102b and the lamp control unit 1102c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 1102.

  The status notification program controls the lamp control unit 1102c to cause the drive motor 301 to perform an initial operation using the detection result of the origin position by the photosensor 304, and to detect the origin position detection result during the initial operation. Based on this, it is a program for informing the presence / absence of a lock on the movable effect accessory 200, the presence / absence of an abnormality of the drive unit 300, and the like.

  The effect control program is a program that performs an effect using the combined effect effect data in which the screen effect by the image / sound control unit 1102b and the lamp effect and the operation effect of the movable effect accessory 200 by the lamp control unit 1102c are synchronized. is there. In addition, the effect control program is based on the detection result of the origin position by the photo sensor 304 during the initial operation, and the effect using alternative effect data instead of the effect combined effect data is not used. And a program for stopping the drive of the drive motor 301 in the subsequent games.

  The RTC 1144 counts and outputs the actual time. The RTC 1144 continues the clocking operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 1144 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 1144 is arranged in the production control unit 1102 such as the production control unit 1102a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 1101. Further, the RTC 1144 may be arranged alone.

  Also, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 1102a. 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 1102a. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 11, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 1102a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 1102a.

  Furthermore, the door SW1145 is connected to the production control unit 1102a. The open / close door SW 1145 is a switch that detects 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 SW1145 is turned on, the production supervision unit 1102a notifies the image / sound control unit 1102b that the door is open from the speaker 1154.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 1102b will be described. The image / sound controller 1102b includes a CPU 1151, a ROM 1152, a RAM 1153, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 1151 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 1152 stores a program for generating and outputting an image and sound, various image data such as a background image, a design image, and a character image necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 1153 functions as a work area for the CPU 1151, and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 1154.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 1102b executes image and sound control based on instructions from the production control unit 1102a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 1152 while the CPU 1151 uses the RAM 1153 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 1151 executes various image processing and audio 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 1102a. At this time, the CPU 1151 reads out image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 1152 and writes them in the RAM 1153.

  Image data such as a background image and effect design image written in the RAM 1153 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 1102b, 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 1153 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 1153 is output to the speaker 1154 connected to the image / audio control unit 1102b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 1154.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 1102c will be described. The lamp control unit 1102c includes a CPU 1161, a ROM 1162, a RAM 1163, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 1161 executes a process for turning on the lamp. The ROM 1162 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 1163 functions as a work area for the CPU 1161.

  The lamp control unit 1102c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 1164, and the effect agent lamp 1165, and outputs data for lighting control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 1102c functions to control lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and lighting and operation of the stage effect lamp 1165.

  In addition, the lamp control unit 1102c is connected to the drive motor 301 and the photo sensor 304, and rotates the drive motor 301 by a predetermined amount upon activation based on a command from the production control unit 1102a. The detection is started, and data for controlling the operation is output to the drive motor 301 based on the detection result of the origin position by the photo sensor 304.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 1102 is provided with a production control unit 1102a, an image / audio control unit 1102b, and a lamp control unit 1102c as different board functions, but these are incorporated 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 1103 will be described. The prize ball control unit 1103 includes a CPU 1171, a ROM 1172, a RAM 1173, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 1171 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 1172 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 1173 functions as a work area for the CPU 1171.

  The prize ball control unit 1103 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 1181, a launch unit 1182, a fixed position detection SW 1183, a payout ball detection SW1184, a ball presence detection SW1185, and a full tank detection SW1186. .

  The prize ball control unit 1103 controls the payout unit 1181 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 1181 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 1103 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 1181. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  The award ball control unit 1103 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 1182 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 1182 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 1103 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 1182, 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. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 1103 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 1183, a payout ball detection SW 1184, a ball presence detection SW 1185, a full tank detection SW 1186, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 1103 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 1187 is connected to the main controller 1101, and various information executed by the main controller 1101 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 1103 is also connected to a frame external information terminal board 1188, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 1103 can be output to the outside.

  The main control unit 1101, the effect control unit 1102, and the prize ball control unit 1103 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 1103 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 1101.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 1111 of the main control unit 1101, and the winning situation of the game ball for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 1103. Then, the prize ball control unit 1103 pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, whenever a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 1102, and the effect control unit 1102 displays the effect symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the occurrence of the jackpot is determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 1102, and the effect control unit 1102 aligns and stops with a predetermined effect symbol. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 1102 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 1102 displays various effects in addition to the effect symbol display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, at the time of reach notice, or the like. Display. In addition, a specific drive is performed on the movable effect combination 200, and an effect of changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116, the panel lamp 1164, and the movable effect combination 200 is performed.

  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 1103 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 embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment.

  In FIG. 12, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an image display unit 104, a movable effect actor 200, a drive unit 300, a coupling mechanism 310, a stopper 800, a detection unit 1201, a drive control unit 1202, and notification control. Part 1203. The movable effect actor 200 includes an upper decorative movable body 210 and a lower decorative movable body 220, which are movable on the game board 101 and emit a light or move to perform a predetermined effect.

  The drive unit 300 is driven and rotated in only one direction in order to move the movable effect actor 200. The coupling mechanism 310 advances and retracts the movable effect actor 200 by one-way driving rotation by the driving unit 300.

  The detection unit 1201 detects the origin position of the drive unit 300. Specifically, the detection unit 1201 detects the slit 502 provided in the driven gear 303 as the origin position. Note that the detection unit 1201 corresponds to the photo sensor 304, but is not limited to the photo sensor 304 as long as the origin position can be detected. Note that the number of slits 502 and the positions to be provided are not limited thereto. The movable effect accessory 200 is locked as a whole by restricting the movement of the upper decorative movable body 210 by the stopper 800 in the region including the origin position.

  The drive control unit 1202 performs an initial operation of driving and rotating the drive motor 301 in one direction from the origin position. The timing for performing the initial operation is, for example, when the power is turned on. Specifically, the drive control unit 1202 rotates the amount corresponding to one rotation of the driven gear 303 to advance the decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 and then retracts them.

  The notification control unit 1203 notifies the state related to the movable effect accessory 200 based on the detection result of the origin position during the initial operation. The state relating to the movable effect combination 200 is, for example, a state where the movable effect combination 130 is normal or abnormal.

  In the present embodiment, the stopper 800 locks the movable effect actor 200 by providing a play that allows the movable effect agent 200 to play in a region corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position. The notification control unit 1203 notifies the stopper 800 that the lock is applied when it is detected that the origin position is not returned after the origin position is detected during the initial operation. That is, the notification control unit 1203 notifies that the lock is applied when the driven gear 303 moves only for play and does not rotate once during the initial operation.

  Further, the notification control unit 1203 notifies that the drive unit 300 is abnormal when the origin position is continuously detected during the initial operation or when the detection unit 1201 does not detect the origin position. That is, the notification control unit 1203 notifies the abnormality of the drive unit 300 when the driven gear 303 is stationary during the initial operation. In the present embodiment, the notification control unit 1203 reports the abnormality of the drive motor 301 as an abnormality of the drive unit 300, but a failure of the entire drive unit 300 including the drive gear 302 and the driven gear 303 is detected. It is good also as what notifies.

  Further, the notification control unit 1203 notifies that it is normal when it is detected that the origin position is returned at a predetermined timing set in advance after the origin position is detected during the initial operation. The predetermined timing corresponds to the time required for one rotation of the driven gear 303, for example. That is, the notification control unit 1203 notifies that it is normal when the driven gear 303 rotates once during the initial operation.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the movable effect actor 200 includes a plurality of decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 that can move on the game board 101. Further, the coupling mechanism 310 advances and retracts the upper decoration movable body 210 by one-way driving rotation by the drive motor 301, and advances and retracts the lower decoration movable body 220 as the upper decoration movable body 210 advances and retracts. Evacuate. The stopper 800 is configured to lock the lower decorative movable body 220 by locking the upper decorative movable body 210 by the coupling mechanism 310.

  In the present embodiment, the movable effect actor 200 uses the two decorative movable bodies 210 and 220, but may be a single thing or three or more things. However, in this case, the coupling mechanism 310 may be any mechanism that advances and retracts a single decorative movable body or three or more decorative movable bodies.

  The drive control unit 1202 and the notification control unit 1203 are realized by the CPU 1141 of the production control unit 1102a. That is, the functions of the drive control unit 1202 and the notification control unit 1203 are realized by the CPU 1141 executing the state detection program.

(An example of a pulse detected by a photo sensor)
Next, an example of a pulse detected by the photosensor 304 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing an example of pulses detected by the photosensor 304.

  In FIG. 13, a timing chart denoted by reference numeral 1301 indicates a prescribed pulse indicating a normal state. Pulses P <b> 1 and P <b> 2 indicate the detection of the origin position by the photo sensor 304 detecting the slit 502. For example, the pulse P1 indicates the detection of the initial origin position before the operation. When the predetermined time T1 required for the initial operation elapses by rotating the drive motor 301 by a predetermined amount (an amount corresponding to one rotation of the driven gear 303) from the detection of the home position by the pulse P1, the home position is detected again. Thus, the pulse P2 is output.

  A timing chart denoted by reference numeral 1302 shows an example of a pulse when the motor is abnormal. A pulse P3 indicates that the origin position is detected. This pulse P3 indicates that the driven gear 303 does not rotate and is always located at the origin position even though the drive motor 301 is controlled to rotate by a predetermined amount. That is, the drive motor 301 may be broken.

  A timing chart denoted by reference numeral 1303 shows another example of a pulse when the motor is abnormal. In the timing chart 1303, no pulse is detected. This indicates that the driven gear 303 does not rotate and is not located at the origin position even though the drive motor 301 is controlled to rotate by a predetermined amount. That is, the drive motor 301 may be broken.

  A timing chart indicated by reference numeral 1304 shows an example of a pulse when the stopper 800 is locked. The pulse P4 indicates that the origin position is detected. In the timing chart 1304, no pulse is detected after the origin position is detected by the pulse P4. This indicates that due to the play provided in the lock, the driven gear 303 is rotated by the play from the origin position, and the slit 502 is no longer detected.

  Further, in the timing chart 1304, even when the predetermined time T1 has elapsed due to the control for rotating the drive motor 301 by a predetermined amount (one rotation of the driven gear 303), the origin position is detected again. Absent. This indicates that the rotation of the driven gear 303 is restricted by the upper decorative movable body 210 coming into contact with the stopper 800.

(Main processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 1101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the main processing executed by the main control unit 1101. For example, this main process is started when the main control unit 1101 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 1101 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the main process, the main control unit 1101 first waits for 1000 ms (step S1401), and then permits access to the RAM 1113 (step S1402). When permitting access to the RAM 1113, the main control unit 1101 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1403).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1403: Yes), the main control unit 1101 performs RAM clear (step S1404). Here, the RAM clear is a known technique, and detailed description thereof is omitted, but various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 1113 is set to a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 1101 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S1405), and performs the initial setting of the peripheral part (step S1406). Here, the peripheral portions include the effect control unit 1102, the prize ball control unit 1103, 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 S1403: No), the main control unit 1101 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S1407). If the backup flag is ON (step S1407: Yes), the main control unit 1101 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S1408).

  If the checksum is normal (step S1408: Yes), the main control unit 1101 executes a recovery process (step S1409). If the backup flag is not ON (step S1407: No), or the checksum is not normal (step S1408: No), the process proceeds to step S1404 to clear the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 1101 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S1410). The main control unit 1101 executes a timer interrupt process using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S1410, the main control unit 1101 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S1411).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 1101 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S1412), and sets an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S1413). Then, the main control unit 1101 updates the initial value random number (step S1414), performs the interrupt permission setting of the timer interrupt process (step S1415), and proceeds to step S1411. Thereafter, the main control unit 1101 repeatedly executes the processing from step S1411 to step S1415.

(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 1102a and the lamp control unit 1102c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the abnormality detection start processing performed by the production control unit 1102a.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 1141 of the production control unit 1102a determines whether or not an initial setting command has been received from the main control unit 1101 (step S1501). The initial setting command is a command output from the main control unit 1101 in the initial setting of the peripheral part in step S1406 (see FIG. 14). When the initial setting command is not received (step S1501: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the initial setting command is received (step S1501: Yes), an abnormality detection start command for causing the lamp control unit 1102c to detect an abnormality is set (step S1502), and the process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the initial setting abnormality detection process performed by the lamp control unit 1102c. This process is performed only when an abnormality detection start command is received from the production control unit 1102a. In FIG. 16, the CPU 1161 of the lamp control unit 1102c determines whether or not an abnormality detection start command has been received from the production control unit 1102a (step S1601). When it is determined that the abnormality detection start command has not been received (step S1601: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When it is determined that the abnormality detection start command has been received (step S1601: Yes), the detection of the origin position (slit 502) of the drive motor 301 by the photosensor 304 is started (step S1602). Then, it is determined whether or not the origin position is detected by the photo sensor 304 (step S1603).

  When the origin position is detected (step S1603: Yes), a signal for rotating the drive motor 301 by a predetermined amount (one rotation of the driven gear 303) is sent (step S1604). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the origin position is always detected by the photosensor 304 (step S1605). When the origin position is not detected at all times (step S1605: No), that is, when the slit 502 is no longer detected, it is determined whether or not the origin position is restored (step S1606).

  When it is determined that the position has returned to the origin position (step S1606: Yes), that is, when the slit 502 is detected again by the photosensor 304, the drive motor use flag is set to ON (step S1607). Further, a normal command for notifying that it is normal is set (step S1608), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the origin position is not detected in step S1603 (step S1603: No), or if the origin position is always detected in step S1605 (step S1605: Yes), the drive motor use flag is turned OFF (step S1603). S1609). Thereafter, a motor abnormality flag indicating abnormality of the drive motor 301 is turned ON (step S1610), a motor abnormality command for notifying that the motor is abnormal is set (step S1611), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1606 that the origin position has not been returned (step S1606: No), that is, if the slit 502 is not detected again by the photosensor 304, the drive motor use flag is turned OFF (step S1612). . Thereafter, the lock flag indicating the locked state is turned ON (step S1613), and a lock notification command for notifying the movable effect actor 200 of unlocking is set (step S1614), and the process is terminated. .

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the re-detection processing performed by the lamp control unit 1102c. This flowchart is an abnormality detection process that is performed again during a predetermined abnormality detection period after performing the abnormality detection process at the time of initial setting shown in FIG. Note that the predetermined abnormality detection period is a predetermined period after the CPU 1161 of the lamp control unit 1102c receives the abnormality detection start command from the effect control unit 1102a.

  In FIG. 17, the CPU 1161 of the lamp control unit 1102c determines whether or not the drive motor use flag is OFF (step S1701). If the drive motor use flag is not OFF (step S1701: No), the process is performed as it is. finish. When the drive motor use flag is OFF (step S1701: Yes), detection of the origin position (slit 502) of the drive motor 301 is started by the photosensor 304 (step S1702). Then, it is determined whether or not the origin position is detected by the photo sensor 304 (step S1703).

  If the origin position is not detected (step S1703: NO), the process is terminated as it is. When the origin position is detected (step S1703: YES), a signal for rotating the drive motor 301 by a predetermined amount (one rotation of the driven gear 303) is sent (step S1704). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the origin position is always detected by the photo sensor 304 (step S1705). If the origin position is continuously detected (step S1705: YES), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the origin position is not detected at all times (step S1705: No), that is, when the slit 502 is no longer detected, it is determined whether or not the origin position is restored (step S1706). If it is determined that the origin position has been restored (step S1706: YES), that is, if the slit 502 is detected again by the photosensor 304, the motor abnormality flag or the lock flag is turned OFF (step S1707), and the drive motor The use flag is set to ON (step S1708). Further, a normal command for notifying that it is normal is set (step S1709), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it does not return to the origin position in step S1706 (step S1706: No), it is determined whether or not the motor abnormality flag is ON (step S1710). When the motor abnormality flag is ON (step S1710: Yes), that is, in the initial setting abnormality detection process (see FIG. 16), the drive motor 301 is detected in the re-detection process even though it is determined that the drive motor 301 is abnormal. If it is determined that 301 is normal, the motor abnormality flag is turned OFF (step S1711).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the lock flag is ON (step S1712). When the lock flag is not ON (step S1712: No), that is, in the initial setting abnormality detection process (see FIG. 16), it is determined that the drive motor 301 is abnormal, but the re-detection process is locked. Is determined (step S1713), a lock notification command is set (step S1714).

  If it is determined in step S1710 that the motor abnormality flag is not ON (step S1710: No), the process proceeds to step S1712. If it is determined in step S1712 that the lock flag is ON (step S1712: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  According to the re-detection process described above, in the abnormality detection process at the time of initial setting (see FIG. 16), for example, it is determined that the drive motor 301 is abnormal because the drive motor 301 does not operate due to a poor contact of the power source or the like. 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. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the initial setting notification process performed by the production control unit 1102a. In FIG. 18, the CPU 1141 of the production control unit 1102a determines whether a motor abnormality command has been received from the lamp control unit 1102c (step S1801). When a motor abnormality command is received (step S1801: Yes), a motor abnormality notification screen indicating motor abnormality is set using the image display unit 104 and the speaker 1154 (step S1802). And the alternative production | presentation use flag which shows that the alternative production | presentation which replaces the production which used the movable production | presentation combination 200 is performed is set to ON (step S1803), and it transfers to step S1809.

  Turning on the substitute effect use flag in step S1803 means not to perform an operation effect involving the movement of the movable effect accessory 200. When the substitute effect use flag is ON, the use flag of the effect content (the combination use effect display flag) combined with the movable effect character 200 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, in the lamp control unit 1102c as well, the drive motor use flag is set to OFF (see step S1609 and step S1612 in FIG. 16), so the drive motor 301 is not overloaded during the game. In the process of step S1803, it is possible to perform an effect without a sense of incongruity by not performing an effect using the movable effect actor 200.

  In step S1801, when a motor abnormality command is not received (step S1801: No), it is determined whether a lock notification command is received (step S1804). If a lock notification command has been received (step S1804: YES), an unlock notification screen for prompting unlocking is set (step S1805), and the process proceeds to step S1803.

  If the lock notification command is not received in step S1804 (step S1804: No), it is determined whether a normal command is received (step S1806). When a normal command is received (step S1806: YES), a normal screen indicating that the command is normal is set (step S1807). And the use flag of the effect content which used the movable effect character 200 together is set to ON (step S1808), and it transfers to step S1809.

  In step S1809, it is determined whether the abnormality detection period has ended (step S1809). If no normal command is received in step S1806 (step S1806: NO), for example, the process proceeds to step S1809 while keeping the currently displayed screen.

  If it is determined in step S1809 that the abnormality detection period has not ended (step S1809: No), the process ends. If it is determined that the abnormality detection period has ended (step S1809: YES), a notification end command is set (step S1810), and the process ends. The image / sound control unit 1102b ends the abnormality notification screen or the normal screen using the image display unit 104 and the speaker 1154 by receiving a notification end command from the production control unit 1102a when the abnormality detection period ends. Let

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

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 1101. For example, the timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process at the period set in the CTC period setting in step S1410 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 1101 first executes a random number update process (step S1901). 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 1101 executes a switch process (step S1902). 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 1101 executes symbol processing (step S1903). 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. 20). 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 1101 executes an electric accessory process (step S1904). Although a detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, in the electric combination processing, various electric combinations connected to the main control unit 1101 such as the movable effect combination 200, the electric tulip solenoid 1131, the big prize opening solenoid 1132, and the like. Control the movement of objects.

  Next, the main control unit 1101 executes prize ball processing relating to the prize ball (step S1905), and executes output processing for outputting the command set in the RAM 1113 to the effect control unit 1102 and the like by the above processing. (Step S1906), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 1101 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is a process content included in step S1903 in FIG. If the special symbol process is a big hit state (step S2001: Yes), the process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If it is not the big hit state (step S2001: No), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (step S2002), and if not changing (step S2002: 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 S2003).

  If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S2003: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number (step S2004), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S2005). 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, in step S2003, if there is no holding number U2 (U2 = 0) (step S2003: No), it is determined whether there is at least one holding number U1 of game balls won in the first starting port 105 (step S2006). ). If there is no pending number U1 (U1 = 0) (step S2006: No), the process is terminated without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is 1 or more (step S2006: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number (step S2007), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S2008). 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 S2003 to S2008, winning to the second starting port 106 is prioritized over winning to the first starting port 105.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S2005 or the first jackpot determination process in step S2008, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S2009). 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 1113 (step S2010), and the special symbol change display is started (step S2011). Then, the measurement starts and ends the variation time during which the special symbol is varied (step S2012).

  In step S2002, when the special symbol is changing (step S2002: Yes), it is determined whether or not the changing time has elapsed (step S2013). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2013: No), the process is terminated. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2013: Yes), a special symbol fluctuation stop command is set (step S2014), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S2015). At this time, the variation time of the special symbol is reset (step S2016), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S2017), and the process ends.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the effect display process executed by the effect control unit 1102 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect display processing is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main effect processing (detailed description is omitted) that is continuously executed by the effect control unit 1102a of the effect control unit 1102 while the effect control unit 1102 is activated. This is a process of executing an interrupt every time. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect display process performed by the effect control unit 1102a.

  In the effect display process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect for variably displaying the effect symbol is being performed (step S2101). If the effect is not being generated (step S2101: No), it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 1101. (Step S2102). When the change start command has not been received (step S2102: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  When the fluctuation start command is received (step S2102: Yes), stop symbol selection processing for selecting a symbol to be stopped is performed (step S2103). Note that the stop symbol selection process is a process for 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 S2005 and step S2008 in FIG. 20).

  Thereafter, based on the change start command, an effect pattern selection process for selecting the type of effect to be executed is executed (step S2104). 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 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 S2105). After executing the background selection process in step S2105, the effect control unit 1102 starts the effect using the effect pattern selected in step S2104 and the background image selected in step S2105 (step S2106). Specifically, the effect supervising unit 1102a instructs the image / sound control unit 1102b to output information indicating the selected effect pattern and information indicating the selected background image, and starts the effect. After the production is started in step S2106, the process is terminated.

  If the effect is being produced in step S2101 (step S2101: Yes), it is determined whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 1101 (step S2107). When the change stop command is received (step S2107: Yes), the effect is ended (step S2108). Specifically, the production control unit 1102a outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 1102b so as to stop display the combination of the production symbols selected before the production starts, and the production is finished. After this, if it is a big hit (step S2109: Yes), the big hit effect is started (step S2110).

  In step S2107, when the change stop command is not received (step S2107: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S2109, if it is not a big hit (step S2109: No), the process is terminated as it is.

(Direction pattern selection process)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect pattern selection process. This effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S2104 of FIG. In the effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined fluctuation time including an effect using the movable effect character 200 (step S2201). If it is determined that it is the predetermined fluctuation time (step S2201: Yes), it is determined whether or not the alternative effect use flag is ON (step S2202). The substitute effect use flag is set to ON in the initial setting notification process (see FIG. 18).

  If the substitute effect use flag is ON (step S2202: Yes), the effect pattern is lottery using the substitute effect data and the normal effect data (step S2203). The normal effect data is screen effect data that does not use the operation of the movable effect actor 200 together.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2202 that the substitute effect use flag is not ON (step S2202: No), the effect pattern lottery is performed using the combined use effect data and the normal effect data (step S2204). If it is determined in step S2201 that it is not the predetermined fluctuation time (step S2201: No), the process proceeds to step S2204.

  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 S2205), and the process ends.

(Example of production data)
Next, an example of effect data stored in the RAM 1143 of the effect control unit 1102a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect data stored in the RAM 1143 of the effect control unit 1102a.

  In FIG. 23, the normal effect data S1 is used when there is no abnormality in the drive motor 301 or when the movable effect accessory 200 is not locked, and the combination effect effect data 2300 and the normal effect data. 2310. The combined use effect data 2300 includes effect screen data 2301 for screen effects by the image display unit 104 and accessory operation data 2302 for operation effects by the movable effect accessory 200. The normal effect data 2310 includes effect screen data 2301 for screen effects by the image display unit 104.

  On the other hand, the production data S2 at the time of abnormality is used when the drive motor 301 is abnormal or when the movable production combination 200 is locked, and the substitution production data 2320 and the normal production data 2310 are used. Become. The substitute effect data 2320 is data used in place of the combination effect data 2300, and is screen data represented only by the screen effect by the image display unit 104. Note that the combination effect data 2300, the normal effect data 2310, and the alternative effect data 2320 include lighting data for performing a lamp effect by lighting the movable effect accessory 200 and the panel lamp 1164, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, the substitute effect data 2320 is not essential, and when the substitute effect data 2320 is not stored, the drive motor 301 is abnormal or the movable effect agent 200 is locked. Sometimes, only the normal effect data 2310 may be used without using the combination effect data 2300.

(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. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a motor abnormality notification screen as an abnormality notification screen at startup. The screen shown in FIG. 24 shows the motor abnormality notification screen output by the control of the image / sound control unit 1102b based on the output command of the motor abnormality notification screen set in step S1802 of FIG.

  In FIG. 24, the image display unit 104 displays a message indicating a motor failure. At this time, the speaker 1154 also notifies that a motor failure is suggested. In this display screen, if the drive motor 301 is abnormal even when the re-detection process (see FIG. 17) is performed, a message indicating that the drive motor 301 is stopped is displayed or an effect using a gimmick is given. You may display that it is not performed. As a result of performing the re-detection process (see FIG. 17) on the display screen shown in FIG. 24, when the locked state is detected, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG. 25 and the initial operation is normally performed. The screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a lock release notification screen as an abnormality notification screen at startup. Note that the screen shown in FIG. 25 shows the lock release notification screen output by the control of the image / sound control unit 1102b based on the output command of the lock release notification screen set in step S1805 of FIG.

  In FIG. 25, the image display unit 104 displays a message that prompts the user to unlock the stopper 800 of the gimmick (movable effect accessory 200). At this time, the speaker 1154 also notifies the user that the unlocking is urged. In this display screen, when the lock by the stopper 800 is not released, it may be displayed that the drive motor 301 is stopped or that the effect using the gimmick is not performed. In the display screen shown in FIG. 25, when the lock is released by an operator such as a store clerk and the drive motor 301 is normal and the initial operation is performed normally, the screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal screen. The screen shown in FIG. 26 shows the normal screen output by the control of the image / sound control unit 1102b based on the normal screen output command set in step S1807 of FIG. In FIG. 26, the image display unit 104 displays that the stopper of the gimmick (movable effect accessory 200) is unlocked or that there is no abnormality such as a motor failure. When there is no abnormality from the beginning at the start, the screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed without displaying the screens shown in FIGS.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the drive unit 300 that is driven and rotated in only one direction and the connecting mechanism 310 that advances and retracts the movable effect actor 200 by the drive rotation in one direction by the drive unit 300 are provided. In the configuration provided, the initial operation is performed by driving rotation in only one direction, and the state related to the movable effect accessory 200 is notified based on the detection result by the photosensor 304 during the initial operation.

  Therefore, according to this Embodiment, the state regarding a movable production | presentation agent, such as the presence or absence of the lock | rock with respect to the movable production | presentation actor 200, the presence or absence of abnormality of the drive part 300, can be alert | reported. Thereby, unlocking of the stopper 800 and maintenance of the drive unit 300 can be promoted. As a result, the original production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the origin position is detected during the initial operation, a play that enables the movable effect actor 200 to play is provided in a region corresponding to a predetermined range including the origin position and can be locked. When it is detected that the position does not return to the home position, the stopper 800 notifies that the lock is applied. In this way, by determining that it is locked as the cause of the abnormality and prompting the release of the lock, appropriate notification according to the cause can be performed, and forgetting to remove the stopper 800 can be suppressed. Therefore, failure of the drive unit 300 can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the origin position is continuously detected during the initial operation or when the origin position is not detected, the drive unit 300 is notified that there is an abnormality. In this way, by notifying the abnormality of the drive unit 300, it is possible to cause a clerk or the like to take measures against the abnormality, and to quickly recover the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the origin position is detected during the initial operation and then it is detected that the origin position has been returned at a predetermined timing set in advance, the fact that it is normal is notified. Therefore, it is possible to perform appropriate notification according to the cause.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the movable effect actor 200 composed of a plurality of decorative movable bodies 210 and 220 that can move on the game board 101 is used, and the upper decorative movable body by one-way driving rotation by the drive unit 300. A connecting mechanism 310 that advances and retracts the lower decorative movable body 220 with the advance and retreat of 210 is used. Thereby, the lower decorative movable body 220 can also be locked by locking only the upper decorative movable body 210. In this way, even in the case of a complicated configuration using the movable effect actor 200 composed of the plurality of decorative movable bodies 210 and 220, the lock release is prompted based on the detection result of the origin position during the initial operation. Or informing the cause of an abnormality.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the movable effect character 200 is in a locked state, or when it is determined that the drive unit 300 is in a broken state, the movable effect character 200 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 2320 that does not perform the operation production of the movable production actor 200 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 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 accessory 200 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 has the movable effect item 200.

It is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state at the time of production of a movable production | presentation actor. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the movable production | presentation character retracted. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the movable production | presentation character advanced. It is a front view which shows the detail of a photosensor. It is a side view which shows the detail of a photosensor. It is explanatory drawing which showed the detail of the drive part. It is explanatory drawing which showed the detail of the drive part. It is the effect | action figure which showed operation | movement of the decoration movable body. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the stopper. It is explanatory drawing which showed the effect | action of a stopper. 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 embodiment. 5 is a timing chart showing an example of pulses detected by a photosensor. 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)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 104 Image display part 130 Production | presentation actor 200 Movable production | presentation actor 210 Upper decoration movable body 211 Upper arm 220 Lower decoration movable body 222 Lower arm 300 Drive part (drive means)
301 drive motor 302 drive gear 303 driven gear 304 photosensor (detection means)
310 coupling mechanism 311 support pin 312 support shaft 313 support shaft 502 slit 600 engagement pin 800 stopper (locking means)
1101 Main control unit 1102 Production control unit 1102a Production control unit 1102b Image / audio control unit 1102c Lamp control unit 1154 Speaker 1201 Detection unit (detection means)
1202 Drive control unit (drive control means)
1203 Notification control unit (notification control means)

Claims (4)

A movable director that is movably provided on the game board and performs a predetermined presentation,
Drive means for driving and rotating in only one direction to move the movable effect actor;
A coupling mechanism that advances and retreats the movable effect actor by one-way driving rotation by the driving means;
Detecting means for detecting an origin position and a non-origin position of the driving means;
Lock means for restricting the operation of the movable effect agent through a play that allows the movable effect agent to play for a predetermined range including the origin position and the non-origin position of the drive means ;
Said drive means, said from the home position in one direction predetermined range min or more, a drive control means, such'll keep the initial operation are rotationally driven,
During the initial operation by the drive control means, said by that detection result to the detecting means, the origin position, said non-home position, the movable directing role when the not the normal result is detected in the order of the original position and notification control means for notifying the information indicating the abnormality relating to goods,
A gaming machine comprising: Before Symbol notification control means, the time of initial operation by the drive control hand stage, the by detection means detection result, the home position again after detect the origin position is abnormal results that are never detected If, 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 drive control hand stage, if the detection by the detecting means result, also the that continues to detect the origin position is abnormal result of the previous SL origin position is not detected at all the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that notification to the effect that there is an abnormality in the drive unit. The notification control means, the time of initial operation by the drive control hand stage, when the detection result by the detection means is in the normal state, according to claim 1, wherein the notifying the effect that the normal The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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