JP5614847B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines are currently displayed with a special symbol on the 7-segment display, such as when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model that is called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”).

  In such pachinko machines, illegal acts using magnets (so-called magnet goto) have never been made. Here, the magnet goto is to bring the magnet close to the game area in the pachinko gaming machine, and guide the game ball flowing down by its own weight to the vicinity of the start opening and the big prize opening, It is a fraudulent act that illegally promotes winning. In order to prevent such illegal acts, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a plurality of magnetic sensors. If the magnetic sensor detects that the magnetic flux density around the magnetic sensor has become an abnormal value, the main control board that controls the progress of the game forcibly stops the launch of the game ball. Or, it is configured to avoid that the winning ball is illegally derived by a measure such as invalidating the winning at the starting opening or the big winning opening.

JP 2010-246577 A JP 2010-269171 A

In pachinko machines in recent years, due to the large number of start-up hole and special winning hole on the game area is located, because inevitably sensor number should be provided is increased, the abnormality detection trouble convenience in chute definitive when it is occurs is challenges that can beat low.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A plurality of entrances including a specific entrance where a game can progress by entering a game ball, and a general entrance where only a prize ball is paid out by entering a game ball;
The main game control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sensor unit comprising a plurality of sensors corresponding to each of the plurality of entrances;
A sensor relay unit connected to each sensor in the sensor unit and connected to the main game control unit;
With
The sensor relay part
Based on the signal transmitted from each sensor in the sensor unit, it is configured to be able to hold a parallel signal representing the state of the individual sensor, and the held parallel signal is converted into a serial signal to be used as a main game. It is configured to be able to transmit to the control unit,
The main game control unit
Based on the serial signal transmitted from the sensor relay unit, it is configured to be able to detect which of the plurality of sensors is in an abnormal state, and a sensor corresponding to the specific entrance and a sensor corresponding to the general entrance When it is detected that an abnormal state is detected on both sides, it is configured to be able to give priority notification that the sensor corresponding to the general entrance is in an abnormal state.
It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
Pachinko gaming machine according to the present alternative embodiment,
A main game control unit (for example, main control device 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
A sensor unit {eg, magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} including a plurality of sensors;
The sensor relay unit (for example, the magnetic sensor 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)) is connected to the individual sensor and connected to the main game control unit (for example, the main control device 1000) (for example, the main control device 1000). In this case, the individual sensors in the sensor unit {eg, magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} are detected to be in the first state. When the first signal is continuously transmitted to the sensor relay unit (for example, the magnetic sensor relay substrate 4000) and the first state is not detected, the sensor relay unit (for example, the magnetic sensor relay substrate 4000) is detected. Is configured not to transmit the first signal, and either the first state is detected or the first state is not detected Write is abnormality detecting conditions that might fraud has been performed,
The sensor relay unit (for example, magnetic sensor relay board 4000)
A plurality of sequential circuits {for example, sequential circuits 1 to 4 (4100S to 4400S)} corresponding to individual sensors in the sensor unit {for example, magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} and satisfying a predetermined condition In this case, a signal receiving unit including a sequential circuit {for example, sequential circuits 1 to 4 (4100S to 4400S)} that holds any value of the binary logic signal based on a signal transmitted from the individual sensor;
The individual sequential circuits {for example, sequential circuits 1 to 4 (4100S to 4400S)} in the signal receiving unit are made to conduct in series. Here, the sequential circuits {eg, sequential circuits 1 to 4 (for example, sequential circuits 1 to 4 ( 4100S to 4400S)} is 1 to N, the binary logic signal held by the nth sequential circuit {eg, sequential circuit 1 (4100S)} is changed to the (n + 1) th when the specific condition is satisfied. A signal shifter for transfer to the sequential circuit {eg, sequential circuit 2 (4200S)};
When the signal shift unit transfers the binary logic signal held by the nth sequential circuit {eg, sequential circuit 1 (4100S)} to the (n + 1) th sequential circuit {eg, sequential circuit 2 (4200S)}, N A signal transmission unit that transmits a binary logic signal transferred from the second sequential circuit {eg, sequential circuit 4 (4400S)} to a main game control unit (eg, main controller 1000),
The main game control unit (for example, the main control device 1000)
Based on the binary logic signal transmitted from the signal transmission unit in the sensor relay unit (for example, magnetic sensor relay board 4000), each sensor in the sensor unit {for example, magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} detects abnormality. Sensor state determination means (for example, abnormality monitoring control means 1610) for determining whether or not a state is present;
A gaming state transition control means (for example, special gaming control) for transitioning to any one gaming state candidate among the gaming state candidates consisting of one or a plurality of specific gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state. Means 1170 and specific game control means 1180),
In the determination result by the sensor state determination unit (for example, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610), when it is determined that all the sensors in the sensor unit {for example, the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} are not in the abnormality detection state. While it is controlled so that the progress of the game can be continued, if it is determined that any sensor in the sensor unit {for example, magnetic sensors 1 to 4 (401S to 404S)} is in an abnormality detection state, the current game Game prohibition state transition control means (for example, an abnormality occurrence operation control means 1620) for controlling the progress of the game based on which state and which sensor is in the abnormality detection state is provided. It is a pachinko game machine characterized by.

According to pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment, even if the number should be provided a sensor is increased, that abnormal convenience in definitive troubleshooting that when detected can be an avoidance situation that can beat low There is an effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the magnetic sensor relay board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a logic circuit diagram of the magnetic sensor relay board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol (and second main game symbol) display process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is an operation explanatory diagram according to this embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification of the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of game prohibition state transition permission / inhibition control processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification of the embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of game prohibition state transition permission / inhibition control processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the embodiment. FIG. 23 is a logic circuit diagram of the magnetic sensor relay board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is a main flowchart on the magnetic sensor relay board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present specification will be described. First, a “sensor” is a device that replaces spatial and temporal information indicated by the mechanical and electromagnetic properties of natural phenomena with other signals that are easily understood by humans and machines by applying scientific principles. For example, the sensor provided in the pachinko game machine includes a magnetic sensor, a vibration sensor, a radio wave sensor, and the like. For example, in the case of a magnetic sensor, the “first state” is a state in which the magnetic flux density around the sensor is less than (or below) a predetermined value, or the magnetic flux density around the sensor is above (or above) a predetermined value. ). The “sequential circuit” is not particularly limited as long as the output is determined by a past internal state and an input signal. For example, a D-type flip-flop, an RS-type flip-flop, a JK-type flip-flop, and a T-type A flip-flop can be mentioned. “Game state” means, for example, a non-game state in which a game is not progressing, a game state in which a game is in progress, a special game state (for example, a predetermined number of winnings and / or variable winnings Until the opening or opening / closing time reaches a predetermined time, the variable prize opening which is normally closed is kept open or the unit game for executing the opening / closing unit game is executed one or more times), the lottery probability of transition to the special game state is Non-stochastic variation gaming state that is a set value, probability variation gaming state that has a higher probability of lottery transition to special gaming state than the non-stochastic variation gaming state, and winning at the starting point that will be a lottery trigger for transition to special gaming Non-assistant gaming state without assistance (so-called normal symbol non-short-time state), auxiliary game state with assistance for winning the start-up that will trigger lottery for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, start When a variable member is attached to the mouth, the opening period of the variable member is long, the probability of winning the opening of the variable member is high, the time for notifying the result of the variable member opening lottery is short), and related to transition to special games Non-short-time state (so-called special symbol non-time-short state), variation mode (average value) of the identification information obtained, production mode state (for example, mission mode, mode for expecting latent probability change, hold result, One or a plurality of combinations of pre-reading effect modes based on prior determination).

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, although the following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed, it is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional type 2 or type 3 Species, general power, ordinary machine, multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two functions of the conventional first type, and a gaming machine having one function of the first conventional type and one function of the second conventional type) )} Is also within the scope of this embodiment. In addition, it is merely an example, and the place and function where each means exists, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. are limited to the following modes. Is not to be done. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a first main game start port 2210, a second main game start port 2110, an auxiliary game entrance ball port 2410, a first game start port 2210, a plurality of game nails, windmills, and other general winning holes. 1st grand prize opening 2120, 2nd big prize opening 2220, 1st main game symbol display device 2130, 2nd main game symbol display device 2230, production display device 2140, auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, center decoration 192 and out port 142 Is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 2210 includes a first incoming ball detection device 2211. Here, the first entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start port 2210, and the first main game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Is generated.

  Next, the second main game start opening 2110 is set as a start winning opening corresponding to the second game. Specifically, the second main game start port 2110 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device 2111, a second main game start port electric accessory 2112, and a second main game start port electric accessory 2112. And a second main game start opening electric accessory solenoid 2112a. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 2110, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 changes between a closed state in which a game ball cannot win a prize in the second main game start opening 2110 and an open state in which a game ball can win a prize rather than the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged in a vertically overlapping position, and the presence of the first main game start port 2210 is normal. Thus, the upper part of the second main game start port 2110 is closed. As will be described later, during normal games, the second main game start port 2110 is configured so that almost no game balls enter it.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start port 2110 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game start port 2210 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged to overlap each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged. You may comprise so that the starting port 2110 may be provided apart. In that case, for example, the entrance ratio of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 may be substantially the same.

  Next, the auxiliary game entrance 2410 includes an entrance detection device 2411. Here, the entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game entrance 2410, and generates auxiliary game entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game entrance 2410 triggers a lottery to displace the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, when the first main game symbol (first special symbol) or the second main game symbol (second special symbol) is stopped in a predetermined manner, the first grand prize port 2120 (second grand prize port 2220) This is a winning opening that is in the open state as a “big hit” and is located above the out opening 142 in the shape of a horizontal rectangle. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) includes a first prize detection device 2121 (second prize detection device 2221) for detecting a game ball entry, An electric combination 2122 (second electric combination 2222) and a first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a) for opening and closing the electric combination are provided. Here, the first winning detection device 2121 (second winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning port 2120 (second big winning port 2220). The first grand prize entry information (second big prize entry information) indicating the entry is generated. The first electric accessory 2122 (second electric accessory 2222) is an open state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to win in the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) and the game ball is easy to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is varied in the state. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first main gaming symbol and a special game based on the second main gaming symbol may be executed with one single winning opening. Good.

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) changes the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game). Display and stop display. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) includes a first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). The first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is “0” to “9”. ”And 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of the loss.

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like the display apparatus 2310. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol, A holding ball display is performed. Specifically, the display control of the effect display control means 2320, which will be described later, displays a decorative symbol display area 2311 on the screen where the decorative symbol change display and stop display are executed, and a decorative symbol corresponding to the first main game symbol. The first hold display portion 2312a where the hold display is executed and the second hold display portion 2312b where the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second main game symbol is executed are formed. The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Next, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, a large number of game effect (electric decoration) lamps 190 are provided in the outer frame 102, the front frame 104, the center decoration 192, the game area 120, and the like. It plays a role of production for enhancing the interest of the game or advertisement for increasing the player's willingness to play.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device (main control board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect display control means that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that provides interest to the game content ( Sub-main control board) 2320, presentation display device (sub-sub control board) 2310 for performing display processing for enhancing the fun of the game, prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214, and winning prizes In response, a prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110, and payout by the payout unit 216 A prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the work, a launch device 232 for launching the game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, and launch of the launch device 232 A launch control board 230 that controls the operation, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. On the opposite side). Here, the various control boards (particularly, the main control board 1000) are configured to be kept in a dustproof and airtight state by being encased in a case member formed of synthetic resin as a material so as to substantially include the entire board. Further, by caulking as necessary, the case is prevented from being easily opened and unauthorized access to various control boards is prevented.

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out game balls based on the main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board 1000. Controls the award ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled and various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as decoration pattern change / stop, sound from the speaker 114, lighting of the game effect lamp 190, etc. And a sub-sub control board 2310 for executing display processing such as decorative display variation display / stop display, hold display, and advance notice display on the effect display device 2140. Here, in the main control board 1000, the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub main control board 2320, and the sub sub control board 2310, a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that preliminarily stores programs that define the arithmetic processes of the CPU, A RAM that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted. Each board is connected to a power supply unit (the connection configuration is not particularly limited), and electric operation is possible by supplying power from the power supply unit.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of magnetic sensors for detecting fraud using a magnet (so-called magnet goto). Specifically, a main game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 401S (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a magnetic sensor 1) that is a magnetic sensor provided around the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. Auxiliary game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 402S (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as magnetic sensor 2), which is a magnetic sensor provided around the auxiliary game entrance port 2410, the first grand prize winning port 2120 and the second large size A large winning opening peripheral magnetic sensor 403S (hereinafter also referred to as magnetic sensor 3) that is a magnetic sensor provided around the winning opening 2220 and a general winning that is a magnetic sensor provided around various general winning openings. Mouth peripheral magnetic sensor 404S (hereinafter sometimes referred to as magnetic sensor 4). Here, these magnetic sensors may have a well-known configuration. If the output voltage is changed in accordance with a change in magnetic flux density around the magnetic sensor, an element (for example, a Hall element or a magnetic resistance) used in the sensor is used. The element) and the circuit configuration are not particularly limited. In this example, in order to simplify the following description, the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 are roughly classified into four types (four). It is good also as a structure which provides a magnetic sensor separately. That is, it is supplemented that the number of magnetic sensors provided in the pachinko gaming machine can be larger than the maximum number of four in this example.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a magnetic sensor relay board 4000 for detecting whether or not the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 are in an abnormality detection state. Here, in this embodiment, unlike the other control boards described above, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is a CPU that performs arithmetic processing, a ROM that prestores a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, and data handled by the CPU. Is not installed. That is, on the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side, no control processing by a program is executed, and only the functions realized by an electric circuit (digital circuit) described later are configured. The magnetic sensor relay board 4000 and each of the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 are connected by a single signal line. As will be described later, the change in the output voltage from the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 is detected by the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. It can be held on the side.

  Next, the main control board 1000 is connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub main control board 2320, and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. In addition, it is also connected to a hall computer or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and is configured so that game related information can be output from the main control board 1000 to an external device. Here, in the present embodiment, the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 are connected by two signal lines, and one signal line is connected from the main control board 1000 to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. A signal line (hereinafter also referred to as an IN signal) is a signal line for transmission, and the other signal line is a signal line (hereinafter also referred to as an OUT signal) from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 to the main control board 1000. (This will be described later). The main control board 1000 is also connected to an abnormal sensor number display device 150 constituted by 7 segment LEDs or the like.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a device that can be operated by a player and a prize ball payout mechanism 210 for paying out game balls. Connected to the game ball lending device 100. The sub-main control board 2320 is connected to the sub-sub control board 2310, the electric lamp 190, the speaker 114, and the like, and the sub-sub control board 2310 is connected to the effect display device 2140. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device 100 is separately provided and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device 100 may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Hereinafter, before describing the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment in detail, the conventional technology will be supplementarily described. Conventionally, the main control board 1000 and each of the plurality of magnetic sensors are connected by a single signal line, and any magnetic sensor side is connected to the main control board 1000 based on a signal (voltage) transmitted from the magnetic sensor. A technique for detecting whether or not an abnormality has occurred is disclosed. However, in such a technique, there is a problem that it is difficult to reuse the main control board 1000 (and a case member that includes the board) across a plurality of pachinko gaming machine models. This problem will be described in detail. First, the magnetic sensor to be provided due to the difficulty in making the number and position of each starting port and winning port the same for each model of pachinko gaming machine. It is difficult to make the number of the same for each model. Therefore, it may be necessary to change the number of magnetic sensors for each model. However, in the conventional technology as described above, when the number of magnetic sensors is changed, the number of magnetic sensors is necessarily arranged on the main control board 1000. There is a need to change the number of connectors (signal line connection terminals with the magnetic sensor). That is, on the main control board 1000 side, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of security that an empty connector is exposed to the outside. Therefore, it is necessary to change the main control board 1000 so that the number of connectors is the same as the number of magnetic sensors. . Furthermore, in the case member that encloses the main control board 1000, it is also necessary to change the shape of the case member so as to provide the same number of openings as the number of connectors from the viewpoint of dustproof and airtightness of the board and prevention of unauthorized access. Arise. Therefore, in the prior art as described above, it becomes difficult to reuse the main control board 1000 (and the case member that encloses the board) across a plurality of pachinko gaming machine models, resulting in the manufacture of pachinko gaming machines. The cost will increase.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, a magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is provided between the plurality of magnetic sensors (in this example, magnetic sensors 1 to 4) and the main control board 1000. At the same time, the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 are configured to be connected only by two signal lines that do not depend on the number of magnetic sensors. Therefore, even when the number of magnetic sensors is changed for each model, there is no need to change the number of connectors arranged on the main control board 1000. The control board 1000 (and the case member that encloses the board) is configured to be easily reused. A method for detecting in which magnetic sensor an abnormality has occurred in such a configuration will be described in detail below.

  Next, the outline of the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 includes a plurality of sequential circuits that can hold changes in the output voltage from the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 as electrical signals. Specifically, based on the output voltage from the magnetic sensor 1, a sequential logic 4100 </ b> S that can take either binary logic {in this example, a Hi (1) state or a Low (0) state represented by a voltage level) (Hereinafter sometimes referred to as sequential circuit 1), sequential circuit 4200S (hereinafter sometimes referred to as sequential circuit 2) that can take any of binary logic based on the output voltage from magnetic sensor 2, and magnetic A sequential circuit 4300S (hereinafter sometimes referred to as sequential circuit 3) that can take any of the binary logic based on the output voltage from the sensor 3, and any of the binary logic based on the output voltage from the magnetic sensor 4. And a sequential circuit 4400S (hereinafter sometimes referred to as sequential circuit 4). Here, each of the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 is connected to each of the sequential circuits 1 to 4 when a non-abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor (for example, in a situation where the magnetic flux density around the magnetic sensor is less than a predetermined value). On the other hand, a predetermined voltage is always supplied. On the other hand, when an abnormality is detected in the magnetic sensor (for example, in a situation where the magnetic flux density around the magnetic sensor is equal to or higher than a predetermined value), the supply of voltage to each of the sequential circuits 1 to 4 is stopped. ing. The sequential circuits 1 to 4 hold the “Hi (1)” state when the voltage is “high” based on the voltage from the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 latched at a predetermined timing, and the voltage “ In the case of “low”, the “Low (0)” state is maintained. Then, the sequential circuits 1 to 4 are connected in series, and when a pulse signal (IN signal in this example) is given to the serial circuits 1 to 4 connected in series, the respective sequential circuits. The binary logic signal held in the signal is shifted so that the binary value held by the last of the sequential circuits 1 to 4 connected in series (for example, the sequential circuit 4). The logic signal is configured to be an output signal (in this example, an OUT signal) (a specific example of a logic circuit for realizing such a configuration will be described later). That is, the function to be realized in the present embodiment is a so-called conversion of a signal that is input and held in parallel at a predetermined latch timing into a serial output signal, as shown in the lower part of FIG. This is a function of a parallel input serial output type shift register.

  Next, a specific example of a logic circuit provided in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, in this example, the sequential circuits 1 to 4 are configured as D-type flip-flops (DFF1 to DFF4) (however, the present invention is not limited to this, but RS-type flip-flops, JK-type flip-flops, T-type flip-flops). It may be configured by a group etc.). In addition, a multiplexer circuit constituted by a combination of a plurality of logic gates is connected to the input terminal D of these D-type flip-flops. Here, the multiplexer circuit is a circuit that selects and outputs one of a plurality of inputs (in this example, two inputs). For example, the input terminal D of the DFF2 is connected to the input terminal LD2. Or the input from the output terminal Q of the DFF 1 is selected. In selecting either one, the selection is made based on the input from the input terminal Load. For example, for the input terminal D of DFF2, when there is an input from the input terminal Load, the input from the input terminal LD2 is selected, and when there is no input from the input terminal Load, the output terminal of DFF1 The input from Q will be selected. In addition, the input selected as either one is held in DFF1 to DFF4 when triggered by the input to the input terminal Clock, and the content previously held in DFF1 to DFF4 is output from the output terminal Q. It is comprised so that.

  In such a logic circuit, the configuration for realizing the function shown in FIG. 4 is as follows. (1) The magnetic sensors 1 to 4 are connected to the input terminals LD1 to LD4. (2) A signal line related to the IN signal from the main control board 1000 is connected to the input terminal Clock. (3) The signal line related to the OUT signal to the main control board 1000 is connected to the output terminal S-Out. (4) A predetermined latch signal is input to the input terminal Load at regular intervals from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 (for example, every 1.5 ms elapses in a timer circuit provided in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000). To do. Here, as will be described later, the IN signal from the main control board 1000 is configured to be transmitted at regular intervals (for example, about 1.5 ms). That is, a series of cycles of (4) operation start → (4) operation end → (2) operation start → (2) operation end → waiting time → (4) operation start →... Every operation (about 1.5 ms in this example) is configured so that each operation does not overlap. The input terminal S-In may be configured such that a signal is continuously input from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000, or the output from the output terminal Q of the DFF4 may be input (DFF4). When the output from the output terminal Q is input, it becomes a so-called cyclic shift register).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to a game and a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so as to communicate information. ing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the present embodiment, the main controller 1000 has a payout control function. However, the main controller 1000 may be configured to have the prize ball payout controller 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the first main game, second main game, special game, auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop Symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, sudden time reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status Information / end signal, hold information, hold prefetch information, etc.} (information transmission control means 1300 for setting the transmission / reception information in the transmission information storage buffer 1310), and winning of game balls to various winning holes A prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the It has information (IN signal, OUT signal) and the magnetic sensor relay board control unit 1600 for controlling transmission and reception, the.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 The moving object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling each special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the current game state regarding which game is related to the first main game and the second main game Specific game control means 1180 for determining whether to shift to the state, processing for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {e.g., state relating to the main game (normal gaming state, probability variation gaming state , Time-reduced gaming state, special gaming state), state relating to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and fluctuation mode information related to main game symbol, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (E.g., information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)} and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is directed to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2110 that determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2210. Second main game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 that judges whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game entrance entrance that judges whether or not a game ball has flown into the auxiliary game entrance 2410 Determination means 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (first main game random number) based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 2210 and determines A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring the random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the result, and a game ball to the second main game start port 2110 It is determined whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (second main game random number) based on the incoming ball, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number) Etc.) and a secondary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 for determining whether or not an auxiliary game symbol winning random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result When It has.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is subjected to symbol variation. First main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until permission is granted, and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol change permission is not granted And a second main game symbol holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. , Determine whether to temporarily store the auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquired in the situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to vary And an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 for holding up descend. Here, the first main game symbol holding means 1131, the second main game symbol holding means 1132 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b performs the first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing the success / failure lottery regarding the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. And a second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 referred to at the time.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). A second main game content determination unit 1142 that determines a stop pattern and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the determination unit 1141 and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number); And auxiliary game content determination means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

  Here, the first main game content determination means 1141 has a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the first main game symbol, The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery table for the first main game normal gaming state, Probability change game → first main game probability change game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game content determination means 1142 has a second main game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The two main game content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the second main game normal game state, the probability Floating game → second main game probability variable game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). Furthermore, the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 has an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a includes: Various winning tables that differ depending on the game state are provided (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control means 1150 controls the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first main game symbol for a predetermined time. On the game symbol control means 1151 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231 of the second main game symbol display device 2230, the second main game symbol is controlled to stop and display after changing the second main game symbol for a predetermined time. If random numbers are temporarily stored in the control means 1152, the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, the random number hold means temporarily Main game symbol hold release control means 1154 for determining whether to prioritize fluctuations in the main game symbol based on the stored random number, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit 242 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 Above, and an auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 for performing the control for stopping the display after varying the predetermined time auxiliary game design.

  Here, the first main game symbol control means 1151 further includes first main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the first main game content determination means 1141. doing. The first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second main game symbol control means 1152 further has second main game symbol change time management means 1152a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the second main game content determination means 1142. doing. The second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes a second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determining means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is satisfied. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the second main game starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, the condition determining means 1171 for determining whether or not the first main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner or whether the second main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner and the special game transition condition are satisfied. A special game content determination means 1172 for setting the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194; Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the first grand prize winning port 2122 or the second grand prize winning port 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition, and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game Time And a management unit 1174. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared with the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time reduction in this embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (excluding a probability change game with no time limit limitation). ). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has, for example, a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability-change game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes. Good (in the case of pachinko machines with a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 is a first main game state temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state in the first main game (game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop). 1191, second main game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second main game (game from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop), and current in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing the game state and the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of game balls won in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporary storage.

  Here, the first main game state temporary storage means 1191 is a first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the first main game, and the first main game state that is currently changing. And a first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game symbols (first main game symbols satisfying the change start condition).

  The second main game state temporary storage means 1192 includes second flag temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the second main game, and the second main game that is currently changing. There is a second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the symbol (second main game symbol for which the variation start condition is satisfied).

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 temporarily stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). It has storage means 1193a and auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which change start conditions are established). .

  Next, the magnetic sensor relay board control means 1600 includes an abnormality monitoring control means 1610 for monitoring whether or not an abnormality is detected on the magnetic sensor side via the magnetic sensor relay board 4000, and an abnormality on the magnetic sensor side. And an abnormality occurrence operation control means 1620 that controls the operation of the main controller 1000 when detected. Here, the abnormality monitoring control means 1610 further includes monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611 for temporarily storing information relating to whether or not an abnormality has been detected on the magnetic sensor side. Further, the operation control means 1620 at the time of occurrence of an abnormality further includes an operation control related information temporary storage means 1621 for temporarily storing information related to the operation control on the main controller 1000 side. The operation control related information temporary storage unit 1621 further includes a sensor abnormality occurrence number counter 1621a for counting the number of abnormality detections on the magnetic sensor side.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. And a first and second main game shared peripheral device C that is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device D related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol. have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B has a second main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of displaying a stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first / second main game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. It has a second grand prize opening 2220 that is in a closed state during a game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 has an auxiliary game entrance 2410 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary game that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a symbol display device 2420.

  Furthermore, main controller 1000 is unidirectionally connected to a sub-main control board (production display control means 2320) that controls all output (including display) related to the production. Then, the effect display control means 2320 can communicate information with the sub-sub control board (effect display means 2310) that performs the output related to the effect, including the stop display and change display of the decorative symbols and the display indicating the progress of the game during the special game. Connected to. In addition, the production relates to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decoration pattern in a time synchronized manner with the variation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Is.

  The first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means 2310 is an effect. The display control unit 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display means 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320. Means that. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and the other peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the processing flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In addition, the following description is about the flow of the process by the side of the main board | substrate of the pachinko game machine which concerns on this embodiment used as main processes.

  First, FIG. 7 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, when main controller 1000 is configured to be connected to a power supply unit, the process of step 3000 in FIG. 3 is executed when the gaming machine is turned on. That is, when the gaming machine is turned on, in step 3200, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits power-on information to the sub-main control board 2320 side (the sub-main control board 2320 side received the information). This triggers the start of execution of main processing on the sub-main control board 2320 side). Next, at step 3400, main controller 1000 causes execution interruption of main processing on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 3700 in the figure (for example, triggered by a hardware interrupt approximately every 1.5 ms). Allow. Next, in step 3500, main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in main controller 1000 (for example, a check based on a checksum set at the time of power failure), and is a main flowchart on the main controller side. 1000 is executed.

  Next, when the power is turned off in the gaming machine, the process of step 3600 in FIG. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off, in step 3602, main controller 1000 saves the processing state in the scheduled interrupt processing described later. Next, in step 3604, main controller 1000 sets a checksum (for example, the total number of bytes of information data) based on information in the RAM area in main controller 1000. Next, in step 3606, main controller 1000 prohibits writing to the RAM area in main controller 1000 and shifts to a power-off waiting loop process.

  Next, when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the process of step 3700 in FIG. In other words, triggered by a scheduled interrupt (in this example, a hardware interrupt approximately every 1.5 ms), in step 3704, main controller 1000 executes random number update processing (for example, increment processing of various random number counters). Next, at step 3708, main controller 1000 measures timer values of various timers. Next, in step 3800, main controller 1000 executes a magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process to be described later. Next, in step 3712, main controller 1000 executes information output processing to an information output port related to members (LED, solenoid, etc.) controlled on the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 3714, main controller 1000 performs a transmission process of a control command (for example, a control command to prize ball payout controller 3000 or sub-main control board 2320) temporarily stored in transmission information storage buffer 1310. Run. Next, at step 3716, main controller 1000 executes an external signal output process (for example, an information output process to the hall computer) and returns to the main flowchart on the main controller side that was executed at the scheduled interrupt timing. (However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to return to the top of the main flowchart on the main controller side).

  Next, step 1000, which is a main flowchart on the main controller side, will be described. First, in step 1050, the main controller 1000 executes a magnetic sensor abnormality detection process described later. Next, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control device 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) drives the prize ball payout control device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. To return to the top of this processing flow. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process according to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. First, in step 3802, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 sets a predetermined number of magnetic sensors to the counter value C_rep of the repetitive control counter in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611 (in this example, 4 of the magnetic sensors 1 to 4). 4 is set because it is a unit). Next, in Step 3804, the abnormality monitoring control means 1610 outputs a predetermined pulse signal for one pulse as an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. Here, the pulse width in the pulse signal for one pulse is not particularly limited, but the logic circuit in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 functioning as a shift register is triggered by the rise of the pulse signal (so-called rising edge). ) When the binary logic signal in the shift register is configured to be shifted, the pulse width is provided for a waiting time until the binary logic signal in the shift register is shifted and output as the OUT signal. It is preferable to configure so as to keep. Next, in step 3806, the abnormality monitoring controller 1610 detects the OUT signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. Next, in step 3808, the abnormality monitoring controller 1610 determines whether or not the detected OUT signal is in the “Low (0)” state. In the case of Yes in step 3808, in step 3810, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 displays the “C_rep” th magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag among the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flags 1 to 4 provided in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611. (For example, if C_rep = 1, the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 1) is turned on, and the process proceeds to step 3814. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3808, in step 3812, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 detects the “C_rep” -th magnetic sensor abnormality among the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flags 1 to 4 provided in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611. The detection flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 3814. Next, in step 3814, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 decrements (decrements) the counter value C_rep of the repetitive control counter in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611. Next, in step 3816, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 determines whether or not the counter value C_rep of the repetitive control counter in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611 is zero. In the case of Yes in step 3816, in step 3820, the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 turns on the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 1611, and proceeds to the next processing (step 3712). In the case of No in step 3816, the process of step 3804 to step 3814 is repeatedly executed for the counter value C_rep by moving to step 3804 again.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process according to the subroutine of Step 1050 in FIG. First, in step 1052, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether or not the magnetic sensor abnormality monitored flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1052, in Step 1054, the operation control means 1620 at the time of abnormality refers to the flag states of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flags 1 to 4 provided in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611. Next, in step 1056, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether any one of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flags 1 to 4 is on based on the referenced flag state. . In the case of Yes in Step 1056, in Step 1058, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality causes the main control device 1000 side to be in a game prohibited state (for example, various start ports and prizes for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device 232). The entry information from the mouth sensor is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step 1060.

  Next, in step 1060, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether or not the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 1 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1060, in Step 1062, the abnormality occurrence operation control means 1620 detects an abnormality in the main game starting port peripheral magnetic sensor 401S (magnetic sensor 1) on the abnormality sensor number display device 150. Information to that effect (for example, “1” when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is composed of 7-segment LEDs) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), and the process proceeds to Step 1064. In the case of No in step 1060, the process proceeds to step 1064.

  Next, in step 1064, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of an abnormality determines whether or not the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 2 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1064, in Step 1066, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality has detected an abnormality in the auxiliary game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 402S (magnetic sensor 2) on the abnormality sensor number display device 150. Information to that effect (for example, “2” when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is composed of 7-segment LEDs) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), and the process proceeds to Step 1068. In the case of No in step 1064, the process proceeds to step 1068.

  Next, in step 1068, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether or not the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 3 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1068, in step 1070, the operation control means 1620 at the time of occurrence of abnormality indicates that an abnormality is detected by the special winning opening vicinity magnetic sensor 403S (magnetic sensor 3) on the abnormal sensor number display device 150. (For example, “3” when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is configured by a 7-segment LED) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), and the process proceeds to Step 1072. In the case of No in step 1068, the process proceeds to step 1072.

  Next, in step 1072, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether or not the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 4 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1072, in Step 1074, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality indicates that an abnormality has been detected by the general winning opening peripheral magnetic sensor 404S (magnetic sensor 4) on the abnormal sensor number display device 150. (For example, “4” when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is configured by a 7-segment LED) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), and the process proceeds to Step 1076. If No in step 1072, the process proceeds to step 1076.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1056, in step 1080, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality cancels the game prohibition state on the main control device 1000 side, and proceeds to step 1076. Next, in step 1076, the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality turns off the magnetic sensor abnormality monitored flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611, and performs the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in step 1100). Migrate to If No in step 1052, the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in step 1100).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the auxiliary game entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires an auxiliary game symbol winning random number. Next, at step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of the hold is. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (electric accessory driving determination process of step 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 to acquire the game state of the auxiliary game side and the acquired game state of the auxiliary game side. The stop symbol is determined based on the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games and 30 seconds for normal games. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns on the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1153 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153 a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b, acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 determines, based on the gaming state on the auxiliary game side, a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory in the opening timer 1162 (for example, in the case of a short-time game) Is set to 5 seconds, and 0.5 seconds in the case of a normal game. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110. Next, at step 1238, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric agent release flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, whether or not the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 has received the first main game start port entrance information from the first entrance detection device 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (first main game random number). Next, in step 1312, the first main game symbol hold means 1131 stores the game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1313, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits (sets in the transmission information storage buffer 1310) information indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired. Next, in step 1314, whether or not the second main game start port entrance determining means 1112 has received the second main game start port entrance information from the second entrance detection device 2111 of the second main game start port 2110. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1316, in step 1318, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires a game content determination random number (second main game random number). Next, in step 1324, the second main game symbol hold means 1132 stores the game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. Next, in step 1325, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired (set in the transmission information storage buffer 1310), and performs the next processing (main game symbol of step 1400). Display processing). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1314, and in the case of No in step 1314 and step 1316, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the main game symbol hold release control means 1154 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a second main game symbol display process described later and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) Although it is configured so that the second main game symbol is preferentially executed, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1402, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the change is that the special game or the design is not changing.

  Next, in step 1414, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. ) Is temporarily stored, and the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation is read out. Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the first main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-1 (second main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-3) corresponding to each gaming state, and determines the game contents. Based on the random number (winning random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Next, in step 1417, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a hit. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “hit flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped.

  In step 1416, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) first lottery table 1141a (for determining the second main game content) corresponding to each game state. With reference to the lottery table 1142a), a stop symbol for the main game symbol is determined based on the main game symbol determination result lottery result and the game content determination random number (for example, the main game symbol determination random number), and a game content determination random number (for example, a variation mode determination) Based on the random number, the main game symbol variation mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b).

  Next, in step 1419-1, the information transmission control means 1300 subtracts the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol determined in step 1416 and the current gaming state. Transmit to the main control board 2320 side (set in the transmission information storage buffer 1310). Next, in step 1419-2, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits the symbol variation display start instruction information to the sub main control board 2320 side (sets it in the transmission information storage buffer 1310). Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) is a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol (the variation mode determined in step 1416). Is set in the first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1). Then, in step 1422, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is the first main game symbol of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). On the display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231), in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), Start the variable display. Next, in step 1446, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To do. In step 1434, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1437, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits the symbol confirmation display instruction information to the sub main control board 2320 side (set in the transmission information storage buffer 1310). Next, in step 1438, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The variable display of the main game symbol on the symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) is stopped, and the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is stopped. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To. In step 1442, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) first timer game variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management). Timer 1152a-1) is reset. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). In the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). ), It is determined whether or not the changing flag is ON. If Yes in Step 1444, the process proceeds to Step 1434, and if No in Step 1444, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the short time end flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining means 1171 causes the first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol) of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the main game symbol displayed on the display unit 2231) is stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, so that the special game related information temporary storage means is stored. Set to 1194.

  Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means). The winning flag in 1192a) is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). It should be noted that, even in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits special game start display instruction information to the sub-main control board 2320 side (set in the transmission information storage buffer 1310), and proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 2220 is opened, and the process proceeds to Step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits (sends) game state information (for example, the current round number, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control board 2320 side. Set in the information storage buffer 1310). In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time for opening the big prize opening has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability fluctuation big hit and the time shortening fluctuation big hit are suddenly, Whether or not the probability variation big hit is 2 rounds) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the sub main control board 2320 side (sets it in the transmission information storage buffer 1310). In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the game state temporary storage unit 1191. Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game has a time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game is limited in the number of time reductions. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 sets the predetermined number of times in the time reduction counter 1181a, and proceeds to step 1664. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1658, in step 1662, the specific game control unit 1180 sets the maximum number of times (for example, 65535 times) that can be specified as the counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to step 1664. Next, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193, and shifts to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1652, the process proceeds to step 1656, and in the case of No in step 1656, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, a specific operation of such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. This example is an operation diagram showing transition of a binary logic signal at each input / output terminal of the logic circuit included in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000.

  First, as shown in the timing before 1 in the figure, the input terminals LD1 to LD4 maintain the “Hi (1)” state under the condition that no abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensors 1 to 4. . Under such circumstances, at the timing of 1 in the figure, the timer circuit provided in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 has triggered the input timing of a predetermined latch signal (in this example, about 1.5 ms). A predetermined pulse signal is input from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side to the input terminal Load (and the input terminal Clock). Here, at this timing, the “Hi (1)” state of the input terminals LD1 to LD4 is input to the input terminals D of the sequential circuits DFF1 to DFF4, and the sequential circuits DFF1 to DFF4 receive the input. The held “Hi (1)” state is held.

  Next, at the timing of 2 in the figure, a pulse signal serving as an IN signal from the main control board 1000 is input to the input terminal Clock for one pulse. Next, at timing 3 in the figure, the main control board 1000 indicates that the OUT signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 output via the output terminal S-Out is in the “Hi (1)” state or “Low (0)”. ”Is detected. As a result, since it is detected that the OUT signal is in the “Hi (1)” state, it is determined that no abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor. Thus, when no abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor, the OUT signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 output via the output terminal S-Out is in the “Hi (1)” state. The same result is obtained when the remaining pulse signals are input over the timings 4 to 6 in the figure in order to keep holding them.

  Next, at the timing of 7 in the figure, the supply of voltage from the magnetic sensor 2 to the input terminal LD2 is stopped when an abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor 2, and the input terminal LD2 becomes “Low (0)”. State. Under such circumstances, a predetermined pulse signal is input from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side to the input terminal Load (and the input terminal Clock) at the timing 8 in the figure. Here, at this timing, the “Low (0)” state of the input terminal LD2 is input to the input terminal D of the sequential circuit DFF2, and the sequential circuit DFF2 receives the input “Low (0)”. The state will be maintained.

  Next, at the timing of 9 in the figure, a pulse signal serving as an IN signal from the main control board 1000 is input to the input terminal Clock for one pulse. Here, at this timing, the “Low (0)” state held in the sequential circuit DFF2 is input to the input terminal D of the sequential circuit DFF3 via the output terminal Q of the sequential circuit DFF2, and the sequential circuit DFF2 The circuit DFF3 holds the input “Low (0)” state. Further, at the timing 10 in the figure, the “Low (0)” state held in the sequential circuit DFF3 is input to the input terminal D of the sequential circuit DFF4 via the output terminal Q of the sequential circuit DFF3. The sequential circuit DFF4 holds the input “Low (0)” state.

  Next, at the timing of 11 in the figure, a pulse signal to be an IN signal from the main control board 1000 is newly input to the input terminal Clock for one pulse. Here, at this timing, the “Low (0)” state held in the sequential circuit DFF4 is output to the output terminal S-Out via the output terminal Q of the sequential circuit DFF4. Under such circumstances, at timing 12 in the figure, the main control board 1000 indicates that the OUT signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 output via the output terminal S-Out is in the “Hi (1)” state or “Low”. It is detected which state is (0) ”. As a result, since it is detected that the OUT signal is in the “Low (0)” state, it is determined that an abnormality has been detected by the magnetic sensor. Then, based on the fact that the timing at which the detection of the abnormality is determined is the transmission timing of the third pulse signal as the IN signal, it is determined that the abnormality is detected by the magnetic sensor 2. As a result, “2” is displayed on the abnormality sensor number display device 150, thereby notifying that an abnormality has been detected in the auxiliary game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 402S.

  In addition, at the timing of 13 in the figure, when the pulse signal which becomes the IN signal from the main control board 1000 is inputted to the input terminal Clock for 4 pulses which is the same number as the number of magnetic sensors, the sequential circuits DFF1 to 4 are used. All hold the “Hi (1)” state (because the input terminal S-In is always in the “Hi (1)” state). On the other hand, in the magnetic sensor 2, the state where an abnormality has been detected is still maintained, and the voltage supply from the magnetic sensor 2 to the input terminal LD2 is stopped. Therefore, the input terminal LD2 is “Low (0)”. It becomes a state. Under such circumstances, the sequential circuit DFF2 is triggered by the input of a new pulse signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side to the input terminal Load (and input terminal Clock) at the timing 14 in the figure. The “Low (0)” state of the input terminal LD2 is input to the input terminal D, and the sequential circuit DFF2 holds the input “Low (0)” state. Then, at the timing of 15 in the figure, the main control board 1000 determines again that an abnormality has been detected by the magnetic sensor 2.

  As a result of the above configuration and operation, in the present embodiment, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is provided between the plurality of magnetic sensors (in this example, the magnetic sensors 1 to 4) and the main control board 1000. Because the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 are configured to be connected only by two signal lines that do not depend on the number of magnetic sensors, the number of magnetic sensors is changed for each pachinko machine model. Even in this case, there is no need to change the number of connectors arranged on the main control board 1000. As a result, the main control board 1000 (and the board is included) across a plurality of pachinko gaming machine models. The case member can be easily reused.

  In the present embodiment, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 further includes a logic circuit that functions as a parallel input serial output type shift register, and outputs the output voltage from the magnetic sensors 1 to 4 in parallel to the shift register. In response to the input of a predetermined clock signal (the pulse signal is input to the input terminal Clock), the main control board 1000 is configured to be capable of serial output as an OUT signal to the main control board 1000. The effect is that it is possible to determine which magnetic sensor has detected the abnormality.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined latch signal is further input to the input terminal Load from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 at regular intervals (in this example, every time about 1.5 ms elapses), and the main control board. Since the IN signal from 1000 is transmitted at regular intervals (about 1.5 ms in this example), the parallel input timing and the serial output timing in the shift register overlap. This can be avoided, and when determining which magnetic sensor has detected an abnormality on the main control board 1000 side, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a discrepancy in discrimination can occur.

  In the present embodiment, the abnormality sensor number display device 150 connected to the main control board 1000 is configured to notify which magnetic sensor has detected an abnormality. It is not limited. In that case, for example, information related to the magnetic sensor in which the abnormality is detected is transmitted from the main control board 1000 to the sub-main control board 2320, and the sub-main control board 2320 includes the effect display device 2140, the illumination lamp 190, You may comprise so that it may alert | report which magnetic sensor detected abnormality using the speaker 114 grade | etc.,. In addition, information regarding which magnetic sensor has detected an abnormality may be transmitted from the main control board 1000 to the hall computer via the external connection terminal.

  In the present embodiment, even when an abnormality is detected by a plurality of magnetic sensors, it is possible to determine which magnetic sensor is the plurality of magnetic sensors. However, when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is configured to output only information related to any one of the magnetic sensors (for example, when the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is configured by one 7-segment LED). In order to achieve this, it is necessary to devise an information output method. Thus, an information output method under such a configuration will be exemplified below.

  Information output method (1) A notification priority is provided for each of a plurality of magnetic sensors, and when an abnormality is detected by the plurality of magnetic sensors, information related to the magnetic sensor having a high notification priority is displayed. A configuration for preferential output can be exemplified. More specifically, for example, when a notification priority order of magnetic sensor 1> magnetic sensor 2> magnetic sensor 3> magnetic sensor 4 is provided, when abnormality is detected in both magnetic sensor 1 and magnetic sensor 3 After the information related to the magnetic sensor 1 is displayed for a predetermined time, the information related to the magnetic sensor 3 is displayed for a predetermined time. By configuring in this way, even if the abnormal sensor number display device 150 is configured by one 7-segment LED, information related to the magnetic sensor having a high notification priority is output preferentially, and When the information output related to the prioritized magnetic sensor is completed, it is possible to sequentially output information related to the magnetic sensor having the next highest notification priority. In addition, when configured in this way, a configuration in which the information output period becomes longer as the notification priority becomes higher, so that a serious abnormality that requires early resolution is not recognized by a user's oversight or the like. The situation can be effectively avoided.

  In addition to the configuration of the information output methods (2) and (1), in the information output period related to the magnetic sensor provided with a certain notification priority, the magnetic sensor provided with the notification priority higher than the certain notification priority When an abnormality is detected, a configuration (so-called interrupt processing) that preferentially outputs information related to a magnetic sensor provided with a notification priority higher than the certain notification priority can be exemplified. More specifically, for example, when a notification priority order of magnetic sensor 1> magnetic sensor 2> magnetic sensor 3> magnetic sensor 4 is provided, abnormality is detected in magnetic sensor 1 during the output period of information related to magnetic sensor 3. Is detected, information output related to the magnetic sensor 3 is temporarily interrupted, and information output related to the magnetic sensor 1 is prioritized. By comprising in this way, the serious abnormality generation | occurrence | production which requires the early elimination can be alert | reported more rapidly. In this configuration, when the information output related to the temporarily interrupted magnetic sensor is executed again, it may be executed only for the remaining output period at the time of the temporarily interrupted or output. You may comprise so that it may reset and perform a period.

  In addition to the configuration of the information output methods (3) and (2), if the period in which information output is not executed by interrupt processing continues for a predetermined period, a period is set so that the output period becomes longer than the predetermined information output period. A configuration for adding can be exemplified. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively avoid a situation in which information output that is easily interrupted by interrupt processing (particularly, information output related to a magnetic sensor having a low notification priority) is not recognized due to oversight or the like. .

  In this embodiment, the main control board 1000 is configured to shift to the game prohibited state when an abnormality is detected by any of the magnetic sensors, but the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, the configuration example in this case is a modification example (modification example 1) from the present embodiment, and only the modification points from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

(Modification 1)
Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of processing at the time of magnetic sensor abnormality detection according to the subroutine of Step 1050 in FIG. 7 in Modification Example 1 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2000 (Modification 1), and its purpose is to consider the current gaming state when an abnormality is detected by any of the magnetic sensors. It is to determine whether or not to shift to the game prohibition state. That is, in step 2000 (Variation 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of an abnormality executes a game prohibition state transition enable / disable control process described later.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the game prohibition state transition enable / disable control process according to the subroutine of Step 2000 (Modification 1) in FIG. 20 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, in step 2002 (Variation 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality determines whether or not the main controller 1000 side has not shifted to the game prohibited state. In the case of Yes in Step 2002 (Modified 1), in Step 2004 (Modified 1), the abnormality-time operation control means 1620 determines whether or not the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 is on, In other words, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “in special gaming state”. In the case of Yes in Step 2004 (Modified 1), in Step 2010 (Modified 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality adds 1 to the counter value C_err of the sensor abnormality occurrence counter 1621a. Next, in Step 2012 (Variant 1), the abnormality occurrence operation control means 1620 determines whether or not the counter value C_err has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10000). In the case of Yes in Step 2012 (Modified 1), in Step 2014 (Modified 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality clears (zero clears) the counter value C_err. Next, in Step 2016 (Modified 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality sets the main controller 1000 side to the game prohibited state, and proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100). If the result is No in step 2012 (variant 1), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in step 1100).

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2004 (Modified 1), in Step 2040 (Modified 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality causes the probability variation flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1191 to be turned on or the counter of the short time counter 1181a. It is determined whether or not the value is not zero, in other words, whether or not the current gaming state is “in the probability variation gaming state” or “in the time shortening gaming state”. In the case of Yes in Step 2040 (Variant 1), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2040 (Modification 1), in other words, when the current gaming state is “in normal gaming state”, in Step 2062 (Modification 1), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of abnormality is The control device 1000 side is set to the game prohibition state, and the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in step 1100). If the result is No in Step 2002 (Variation 1), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100).

  By changing to the above processing, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, the current gaming state is “in special gaming state”. Until the number of times of detection of the abnormality reaches a predetermined number, the main controller 1000 side does not shift to the game prohibited state. In such a configuration, in a situation where the game is in an advantageous gaming state where the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined period, until the risk of fraud is increased, It is possible to avoid a situation in which a player is disadvantaged by controlling so that the ball can be launched and the ball entering the winning prize opening is also effective. In addition, when any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, and the current gaming state is “in the probability variation gaming state” or “in the time-reduced gaming state”, the abnormality is detected. However, the main controller 1000 side will not shift to the game prohibited state. Even in such a configuration, in a situation where the game state is advantageous to the player, it is possible to launch the game ball and to enable the player to enter the start port, thereby controlling the player. It is possible to avoid a situation in which a disadvantage is caused.

  On the other hand, if any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, and the current gaming state is “normal gaming state”, the main controller 1000 side immediately prohibits the game when the abnormality is detected. It will move to the state. When configured in this way, priority is given to preventing fraud in situations where the gaming state is not advantageous to the player, in other words, in situations where there is a low risk of disadvantage to the player. It becomes possible.

  As described above, according to the first modified example from the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected by any one of the magnetic sensors, whether or not the game can be shifted to the game prohibited state in consideration of the current game state. Therefore, in a situation where the game state is advantageous to the player, priority can be given to avoiding a situation that disadvantages the player, In a situation where there is a low risk of giving a profit, there is an effect that priority can be given to preventing fraud.

  Note that the processing illustrated in the first modification of the present embodiment is merely an example, and in what gaming state, what transition condition to transition to the gaming prohibited state is within the scope of design matters as appropriate.

  The feature of the present embodiment is that the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 are connected to each other only by two signal lines that do not depend on the number of magnetic sensors. It is possible to determine which of the magnetic sensors has detected an abnormality. Therefore, a configuration for further enhancing convenience by taking advantage of such features is referred to as a modified example (modified example 2) from the present embodiment. Hereinafter, only the modified points from modified example 1 in the present embodiment will be described in detail. To do.

(Modification 2)
Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the game prohibition state transition permission / inhibition control process according to the subroutine of Step 2000 (Modification 1) in FIG. 20 in Modification 2 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from Modification 1 in the present embodiment are as follows: Step 2030 (Modification 2) and Step 2032 (Modification 2), Step 2050 (Modification 2) and Step 2052 (Modification 2), Step 2060 (Modification 2) and About Step 2062 (Variation 2), the purpose is related to the current gaming state and “which” magnetic sensor detects the abnormality when any magnetic sensor detects the abnormality. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not to shift to the game prohibition state.

  In other words, in the case of Yes in Step 2004 (Modification 2), in other words, if the current gaming state is “special gaming state”, in Step 2030 (Modification 2), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of an abnormality is performed. Whether or not the flag state of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 3 in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611 is ON, in other words, whether or not an abnormality is detected by the special winning opening vicinity magnetic sensor 403S (magnetic sensor 3). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 2030 (Modification 2), in Step 2032 (Modification 2), the operation control means 1620 at the time of occurrence of abnormality places the main controller 1000 side in a game prohibited state, and performs the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning in Step 1100). Move to random number acquisition processing. If the answer is No in Step 2030 (Modification 2), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100).

  In the case of Yes in Step 2040 (Modification 2), in other words, in the case where the current gaming state is “in the probability variation gaming state” or “in the time shortening gaming state”, in Step 2050 (Modification 2). The operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of an abnormality determines whether or not the flag state of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 1 or the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 2 in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611 is ON, in other words, the main game start It is determined whether or not an abnormality is detected by the mouth peripheral magnetic sensor 401S (magnetic sensor 1) or an abnormality is detected by the auxiliary game starting port peripheral magnetic sensor 402S (magnetic sensor 2). In the case of Yes in Step 2050 (Modification 2), in Step 2052 (Modification 2), the operation control means 1620 at the time of occurrence of abnormality places the main controller 1000 side in a game prohibited state, and performs the next processing (auxiliary game symbol winning in Step 1100). Move to random number acquisition processing. If the answer is No in Step 2050 (Variation 2), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100).

  In addition, in the case of No in Step 2040 (Modification 2), in other words, when the current gaming state is “in the normal gaming state”, in Step 2060 (Modification 2), the operation control means 1620 upon occurrence of an abnormality is performed. Whether or not the flag state of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection flag 1 in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 1611 is ON, in other words, the abnormality is detected by the main game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 401S (magnetic sensor 1). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 2060 (Modification 2), in Step 2062 (Modification 2), the operation control means 1620 at the time of occurrence of abnormality places the main controller 1000 side in a game prohibited state, and performs the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning in Step 1100). Move to random number acquisition processing. If the answer is No in Step 2060 (Modification 2), the process proceeds to the next process (auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process in Step 1100).

  By changing to the processing as described above, in the second modification from the present embodiment, when any magnetic sensor detects an abnormality, the current gaming state is “special gaming state”. If an abnormality is detected by the special winning opening vicinity magnetic sensor 403S (magnetic sensor 3), the main controller 1000 side shifts to the game prohibited state. When configured in this way, when any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, it is necessary to consider whether or not there is an increased risk of fraudulent acts and to prevent fraud. It is possible to give priority. Further, when any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, the current gaming state is “in the probability variation gaming state” or “in the time shortening gaming state”, and the main gaming start port peripheral magnetic sensor 401S. If an abnormality is detected by (magnetic sensor 1) or an abnormality is detected by auxiliary game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 402S (magnetic sensor 2), main controller 1000 shifts to a game prohibited state. It will be. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to give priority to preventing fraud in consideration of whether or not the risk of fraud is increasing. In addition, when any of the magnetic sensors detects an abnormality, the current gaming state is “in the normal gaming state”, and the abnormality is detected in the main gaming start port peripheral magnetic sensor 401S (magnetic sensor 1). If detected, the main control device 1000 side shifts to the game prohibition state. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to give priority to preventing fraud in consideration of whether or not the risk of fraud is increasing.

  As described above, according to the second modification from the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected by any one of the magnetic sensors, the abnormality is detected by the current gaming state and “any” magnetic sensor. Since it is configured to determine whether or not to enter the game prohibition state based on the information related to Takara, after considering whether or not there is an increased risk of fraudulent acts, When the risk is being increased, it is possible to prioritize preventing fraud rather than avoiding disadvantages to the player. .

  In addition, the process illustrated in the modified example 2 of the present embodiment is merely an example, and in which gaming state, “which” magnetic sensor has detected an abnormality is used as the transition condition to the gaming prohibited state. Is within the scope of design matters as appropriate.

  In this embodiment (and modification examples 1 and 2), the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is configured only by functions realized by an electric circuit (digital circuit) without executing any control processing by a program. However, it is not limited to this. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is equipped with a CPU that performs arithmetic processing, a ROM that stores a program that prescribes arithmetic processing of the CPU, and a RAM that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU. Hereinafter, only changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail.

(Second embodiment)
Next, FIG. 23 is a specific example of a logic circuit included in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The change from the present embodiment is the input control to the input terminal Clock and the input terminal Load, and its purpose is based on a predetermined pulse signal transmitted from the main control board 1000 side, and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side. Is to perform input control to the input terminal Clock and the input terminal Load. That is, in this embodiment, the signal line related to the IN signal from the main control board 1000 is connected to the input terminal Clock. However, in the second embodiment, the input terminal Clock is connected to the main control board 1000. When the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied (this point will be described later) and is not connected to the signal line related to the IN signal from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 A clock signal (pulse signal) is input. In this embodiment, the input terminal Load is predetermined every predetermined interval from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 (for example, every time about 1.5 ms elapses in the timer circuit provided in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000). In the second embodiment, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied (this point will be described later). A predetermined latch signal (pulse signal) is input from the substrate 4000.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a main flowchart of processing executed on the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, in step 4002 (second), the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 determines whether or not “pulse signal 1”, which is a predetermined pulse signal, has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 4002 (second), in step 4004 (second), the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 inputs a predetermined latch signal to the input terminal Load, and returns to the top of this processing. On the other hand, if No in step 4002 (second), in step 4006 (second), the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 has received “pulse signal 2” which is a predetermined pulse signal from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 4006 (second), in step 4008 (second), the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 inputs a predetermined clock signal to the input terminal Clock, and returns to the top of this processing. In the case of No in step 4006 (second), the process returns to the beginning. Here, the method of dividing “pulse signal 1” and “pulse signal 2” is not particularly limited. For example, a method of separating the pulse signals by making the pulse widths of the two different may be mentioned.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the change from the present embodiment is the execution timing of the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process in step 3800 (second), and the purpose thereof is the IN signal from the main controller 1000 side to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. Is configured not to be triggered by a scheduled interrupt (in this example, a hardware interrupt of about 1.5 ms). Therefore, in the second embodiment, the transmission interval of the IN signal from the main controller 1000 side to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 can be configured to be shorter than in this embodiment.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the magnetic sensor abnormality monitoring control process according to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. 7 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about Step 3801 (second) and Step 3804 (second), and the purpose thereof is “pulse signal 1” (in other words, as an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000). Then, on the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side, the “pulse signal 2” is transmitted as a point of transmitting an IN signal that triggers input of a predetermined latch signal to the input terminal Load, and an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. (In other words, on the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side, an IN signal that triggers input of a predetermined clock signal to the input terminal Clock) is transmitted. That is, in step 3801 (second), the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 transmits “pulse signal 1” as an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000. In step 3804 (second), the abnormality monitoring control unit 1610 transmits “pulse signal 2” as an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000.

  By changing to the configuration and processing as described above, in the second embodiment, the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 handles the CPU that performs arithmetic processing, the ROM that stores in advance the program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, and the CPU. A RAM for temporarily storing data is mounted, and input control to the input terminal Clock and the input terminal Load is executed on the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side based on a predetermined pulse signal transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. Therefore, the main control board 1000 side can transmit an IN signal to the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 without synchronizing with the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side (whether an abnormality has been detected by the magnetic sensor). Therefore, it is possible to monitor the magnetic sensor on the main controller 1000 side. The interval for monitoring whether or not it is detected, an effect that can be configured to be shorter than the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment and the second embodiment, the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 are connected by two signal lines, and one signal line is relayed from the main control board 1000 to the magnetic sensor relay. The signal line for transmitting a signal (IN signal) to the board 4000 is configured, and the other signal line is configured to be a signal line for transmitting a signal (OUT signal) from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 to the main control board 1000. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 can be configured to be connected by a single signal line. In such a configuration, only the signal line for transmitting a signal (OUT signal) from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 to the main control board 1000 is provided, and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 is connected to the input terminal Clock. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined clock signal may be input from the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 side. Here, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the present embodiment, for example, about 1.5 ms is obtained at regular intervals (for example, in a timer circuit provided in the magnetic sensor relay board 4000). In the second embodiment, a “pulse signal 1”, which is a predetermined pulse signal from the main controller 1000 side, is obtained after the latch signal is input to the input terminal Load. It will be when it is received. In such a configuration, the main control board 1000 and the magnetic sensor relay board 4000 can be configured to be connected by a single signal line, so that electrostatic noise is applied to the signal line disconnection or the signal line. It is possible to reduce the risk of sending and receiving unauthorized signals.

  In addition, in this embodiment and 2nd embodiment, although only the magnetic sensor is illustrated as a sensor provided in the pachinko game machine, it is not limited to this. In addition to magnetic sensors, pachinko machines are also equipped with vibration sensors for detecting impacts applied to pachinko machines and illegal radio waves emitted to pachinko machines for the purpose of fraud. Various sensors such as a radio wave sensor for detection are provided. Therefore, the present embodiment can be applied even when these sensors are provided in a pachinko gaming machine.

401S Main game start port peripheral magnetic sensor, 402S Auxiliary game start port peripheral magnetic sensor 403S Large winning port peripheral magnetic sensor, 404S General winning port peripheral magnetic sensor 150 Abnormal sensor number display device, 4000 Magnetic sensor relay board 1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means 1111 First main game start entrance entrance determination means 1112 Second main game start entrance entrance determination means 1113 Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance determination means 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 First main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1123 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 First main game symbol hold means 1131a First main game symbol hold information temporarily Storage means, 1132 second main game symbol holding means 1132a second main game Symbol holding information temporary storage means, 1133 Auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means, 1135 Winning lottery means 1135a Special game transition determining means, 1135b Winning lottery table 1135b-1 First main game winning lottery table 1135b-3 Second main game success / failure lottery table 1140 Symbol content determination means, 1141 First main game content determination means 1141a First main game content determination lottery table, 1142 Second main game content determination means 1142a Second main game Content determination lottery table, 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table, 1150 Display control means 1151 First main game symbol control means, 1151a First main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 First main Game symbol fluctuation management timer, 115 Second main game symbol control means 1152a Second main game symbol fluctuation time management means, 1152a-1 Second main game symbol fluctuation management timer 1154 Main game symbol hold release control means, 1153 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1153a Auxiliary game symbol fluctuation Time management means, 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Open timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content Reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 Game state temporary storage means 1191 First main game state Time storage means, 1191a first flag temporary storage means 1191b first main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1192 second main game state temporary storage means 1192a second flag temporary storage means, 1192b second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1193 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1193a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1194 Special game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1400 Prize ball payout determination means 1600 Magnetic sensor relay board control Means, 1610 Abnormality monitoring control means 1611 Monitoring related information temporary storage means, 1620 Abnormality occurrence operation control means 1621 Operation control related information temporary storage means, 1621a Sensor abnormality occurrence number counter 2000 Game peripheral device 2210 First main game start port, 2211 First entry Ejection device 2130 First main game symbol display device, 2131 First main game symbol display unit 2132 First main game symbol hold display unit, 2110 Second main game start port 2111 Second entrance detection device, 2112 2 main game symbol display device, 2231 2nd main game symbol display unit 2232 2nd main game symbol hold display unit, 2120 1st grand prize opening 2121 1st prize detection device, 2122 1st electric accessory 2220 2nd grand prize opening , 2221 Second winning detection device 2222 Second electric accessory, 2410 Auxiliary game entrance 2411 Entrance detection device, 2420 Auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2320 Production display control Means (Sub-main control board)
2310 effect display means (sub-sub control board), 2311 decorative symbol display area 2312a first hold display section, 2312b second hold display section 3000 prize ball payout control device

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A plurality of entrances including a specific entrance where a game can progress by entering a game ball, and a general entrance where only a prize ball is paid out by entering a game ball;
The main game control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sensor unit comprising a plurality of sensors corresponding to each of the plurality of entrances ;
A sensor relay unit connected to each sensor in the sensor unit and connected to the main game control unit ;
The sensor relay part
Based on a signal transmitted individual sensors or found in the sensor unit are held configured to be able to parallel signals representative of the status of the individual sensors, the main converts parallel signals into a serial signal that is and the holding It is configured to be able to transmit to the game control unit,
The main game control unit
Based on the serial signal transmitted from the sensor relay unit, it is configured to be able to detect which of the plurality of sensors is in an abnormal state, and a sensor corresponding to the specific entrance and a sensor corresponding to the general entrance When it is detected that an abnormal state is detected on both sides, it is configured so that it is possible to give priority notification that the sensor corresponding to the general entrance is in an abnormal state. A special pachinko machine.

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