JP5814869B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, respectively performs the variable display of identifiable multiple kinds of identification information, and controls the advantageous specific game state for the player when Viewing resulting predetermined specific display results derived displayed, The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine having a winning area to which a gaming value can be given by winning a gaming medium .

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (specifically, a state in which a gaming machine is controlled).

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of big prize openings, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In addition, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) are stopped and shaken in a state in which the symbol continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate the big hit.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a game using a movable member. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine provided with a movable member, when initialization processing is executed (RAM clear) when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the movable member is initialized. It is described that it is configured to detect the origin position of the movable member.

JP 2010-142514 A (paragraph 0127-0128, paragraph 0134-0141, FIG. 15)

  However, generally, when an initialization process is executed when power supply to a gaming machine is started, an initialization notification is executed. Then, when it is configured to execute the initial operation of the movable member as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the initialization process is executed, the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member overlap. This causes a problem that power consumption for initialization notification and initial operation of the movable member is concentrated.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member when the initialization process is executed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and is advantageous for the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. A gaming machine that has a winning area that is controlled to a gaming state and can be given game value by winning a gaming medium, and that has won a winning detection section capable of detecting a gaming medium that has won the winning area, and has won the winning area A winning confirmation unit that can detect a game medium that has passed through the winning detection unit later, and a movable member that performs an operation (for example, a movable member 78 and effect blades 79a and 79b in the second embodiment) The stored data can be retained for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the fluctuation data storage means for storing the fluctuation data generated when the control is performed (for example, the back RAM 55), and initialization to initialize the stored contents of the fluctuation data storage means based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, clear switch ON) when power supply to the gaming machine is started Initialization notification for executing initialization notification based on the initialization means for executing the processing (for example, the part for executing S10 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the initialization processing being executed by the initialization means Based on the means (for example, the part for executing S3101 to S3111 in the production control microcomputer 100 in the second embodiment) and the start of power supply to the gaming machine, the initial operation of the movable member is performed. Initial operation execution means to be executed (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100 in the second embodiment) Part for executing S708), abnormality determination means for determining that an abnormality (see FIG. 47) has occurred (game control microcomputer 560, S23 to S27 in FIG. 14, S42, FIG. 27), and abnormality determination means. An abnormality notification means (production control microcomputer 100, speaker 27, various lamps, effect display device 9) for performing abnormality notification based on the determination that an abnormality has occurred, and conditions regarding abnormality notification (priority at the time of simultaneous detection) Change means for changing the order, notification mode, start / cancellation condition) according to the state (game state, abnormality detection frequency, number of detections) at the time of abnormality determination (production control microcomputer 100, FIG. 48A, FIG. 56) 59) and a difference abnormality in which the difference between the number of game media detected by the winning detection unit and the number of game media detected by the winning confirmation unit is a predetermined number or more. And an external output means for outputting abnormality information to the outside based on the occurrence of the failure, and the initial operation executing means executes the initial operation of the movable member after finishing the initialization notification by the initialization notification means. (For example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 shifts to the processing after S3503 on the condition that it is determined as Y in S3502 and executes the initial operation of the accessory), the movable member When the variable display of the identification information is executed when starting the initial operation, the initial operation of the movable member is executed together with the variable display of the identification information, and the external output means outputs the abnormality information externally. When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted when the initialization process is executed by the initialization unit, a specific period of time elapses. Said abnormality information to the external output until at least the power supply if the initialization process has not been executed by the initialization means to the external output of the abnormality information until stopped. With such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member when the initialization process is executed. Moreover, since the conditions regarding abnormality notification when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred are changed according to the state at the time of abnormality determination, it is possible to perform appropriate abnormality notification according to the state at the time of abnormality occurrence .

  (Means 2) In the means 1, an effect execution means (for example, a change display of an effect design accompanied by sound output) that can execute an effect by sound output using at least sound output means (for example, the speaker 27) during the game (for example, , A portion for executing S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the initialization notification means executes initialization notification with sound output using the sound output means (for example, the second embodiment). In step S3108, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S3108 to execute initialization notification using sound.) When the initialization notification is being executed, the production execution unit performs sound generation using the sound output unit. An effect by output is not executed (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses S8261, S848. In by executing the S8262, S8482 when Y, continues to sound output of the initialization notification even when performing the variable display of performance symbols) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initialization notification and the production by the sound output using the sound output means from being performed at the same timing, and to prevent the power consumption from being concentrated. .

  (Means 3) An effect executing means (means 3 or 2) capable of executing an effect by light emission display using at least a light emitting means (for example, a lamp) during a game (for example, an effect symbol variation display accompanied by a lamp display). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 includes a portion that executes steps S801 to S803, and the initialization notification unit executes initialization notification with light emission display using the light emission unit (for example, the second embodiment). In step S3109, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S3109 to execute initialization notification using a lamp.) When the initialization notification is executed, the production execution unit performs light emission display using the light emission unit. (For example, in the second embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control is the same as S82.) 1, by executing the S8262, S8482 when Y in S8481, and continues the lamp display initialization notification even when performing the variable display of performance symbols) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initialization notification and the effect by the light emission display using the light emitting means from being executed at the same timing, and it is possible to prevent the power consumption from being concentrated.

  (Means 4) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a winning area (for example, a start winning port 14, a big winning port) to which a game value can be given by winning a game medium (for example, a game ball). A winning detection unit (for example, start port switch 14a, count switch 23) that can detect a game medium that has won a winning area, and a game medium that has passed through the winning detection section after winning a winning area can be detected. The difference between the winning confirmation unit (for example, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b and the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b) and the number of game media detected by the winning detection unit and the number of game media detected by the winning confirmation unit is a predetermined number ( For example, an external output means (for example, a security signal) that outputs abnormality information (for example, a security signal) based on the occurrence of a difference abnormality (for example, discharge abnormality) that is 10 or more has occurred. , A portion for executing S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 in the game control microcomputer 560) and an abnormality notification means (for example, production) that performs abnormality notification (for example, discharge abnormality notification) based on the occurrence of the difference abnormality. The part that executes S3001 to S3003 in the control microcomputer 100) and information (for example, a discharge abnormality flag) indicating that at least a difference abnormality has occurred even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped can be held for a predetermined period of time. When the storage means (for example, the RAM 55 as a backup RAM) and the power supply to the gaming machine are started, the stored contents of the storage means are initialized based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the clear switch is turned on). Initialization means for executing initialization processing (for example, a game control machine) And the external output means is initialized when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is resumed while the abnormality information is being output to the outside. Depending on whether or not the initialization process has been executed by the means, the abnormality information is externally output for a different period after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the initialization process). When executed, based on the setting of the security signal information timer in S14a, S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 are executed, the security signal is output for 30 seconds, and the initialization process is not executed. When the power failure recovery process of 92 is executed, the abnormal discharge flag is backed up in the backup RAM. (S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 are executed, and the output of the security signal is continued until the initialization process is executed next). When the power supply to the machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed without the initialization process being executed by the initialization means, the abnormality notification is not executed (for example, during the execution of the discharge abnormality notification). Even if the power supply is stopped, the game control microcomputer 560 does not perform processing such as resending the discharge abnormality notification designation command after restarting the power supply to the game machine, and the effect control microcomputer 100 does not restore the power supply. The discharge abnormality notification is not resumed later). With such a configuration, when abnormality notification is being executed, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is started again, the initialization process is executed and the gaming machine is activated. Alternatively, it can be recognized from the outside whether the gaming machine is restarted after the occurrence of the difference abnormality.

  (Means 5) In the means 4, the external output means executes the initialization process by the initialization means when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted when the abnormality information is output to the outside. In the case of being executed, the abnormality information is externally output until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes the initialization process, the security signal information timer in S14a). (S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 are executed on the basis of the setting of "." And the security signal is output for 30 seconds). If the initialization process is not executed by the initialization means, the initialization process is executed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the initialization process in S91, 2 is executed, based on the fact that the abnormal discharge flag is backed up in the backup RAM, S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 are executed, and then the initialization process is executed next. The security signal may be continuously output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize from the outside whether the gaming machine is activated by executing the initialization process or whether the gaming machine is restarted after the occurrence of the difference abnormality. Can do.

  (Means 6) In the means 4 or 5, the variable winning device (for example, the variable winning ball device 15, the special winning ball device 15, which is changeable between a closed state where the game medium cannot be won and an open state where the game medium can be easily won in the winning area) The variable winning ball apparatus 20) and abnormal winning determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not an abnormal winning in which a game medium wins in the winning area has occurred when the variable winning apparatus is in a closed state. The external output means outputs the same as the case where the abnormal abnormality occurs even when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the abnormal winning has occurred. Abnormal information (for example, security signal) can be output externally using a terminal (for example, common connector CN8 of terminal board 160). For example, a portion where S255, S265, S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 are executed in the game control microcomputer 560), and abnormality information is output externally when abnormality information is output based on the occurrence of abnormal winning. In this case, the control is switched to the external output control of the abnormality information based on the occurrence of the difference abnormality (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processing of S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 and outputs a security signal. In some cases, when the discharge abnormality flag is set, the process is switched to control for executing a process of S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 and outputting a security signal). According to such a configuration, not only the occurrence of a difference abnormality but also the occurrence of an abnormal prize can be recognized from the outside, and the mechanism for making it possible to recognize the occurrence of a difference abnormality and an abnormal prize by sharing the output terminal Increase in the number of parts and complication of wiring work can be prevented.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 4 to 6, a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device) that can change between a closed state in which a game medium cannot be won in a winning area and an open state in which a game medium can easily be won. The ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20) and abnormal winning determination means (for example, a game) for determining whether or not an abnormal winning in which a game medium wins in the winning area has occurred when the variable winning device is in a closed state. The control microcomputer 560 includes portions for executing S251 to S254 and S261 to S264, and the abnormality notification means also notifies the abnormality notification (for example, abnormality) when the abnormal winning determination means determines that an abnormal winning has occurred. Can be executed (for example, S3005 to S3025 in the production control microcomputer 100). When the abnormal winning occurs, the abnormality notification of the first mode is executed (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the abnormal winning 1 notification using only the lamp by executing S3012. When the difference abnormality occurs, the abnormality notification of the second aspect that is easier to recognize from the outside than the first aspect is executed (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S3022 and S3023) By doing so, the abnormal winning 2 notification using the lamp and the sound is executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify a differential abnormality with high urgency in a more conspicuous manner.

  (Means 8) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a game having a winning area (for example, a start winning port 14, a big winning port) to which a game value can be given by winning a game medium (for example, a game ball). A winning detection unit (for example, start port switch 14a, count switch 23) that can detect a game medium that has won a prize area, and a game medium that has passed through the prize detection part after winning a prize area can be detected. A winning prize confirmation unit (for example, a prize confirmation 1 switch 14b, a prize confirmation 2 switch 23b), and a variable prize winning device capable of changing between a closed state in which a game medium cannot be won and an open state in which a game medium can easily be won in a prize area. (For example, when the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20) and when the variable winning device is in a closed state, an abnormal winning in which a game medium wins in the winning area has occurred. Abnormal winning determination means (for example, a portion for executing S251 to S254, S261 to S264 in the game control microcomputer 560), the number of game media detected by the winning detection unit and the winning confirmation unit It is possible to make a determination for a plurality of types of abnormalities including a difference abnormality (for example, discharge abnormality) in which the difference from the number of game media is a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more, and a difference abnormality has occurred. Based on this, external output means for outputting abnormality information (for example, a security signal) to the outside (for example, a portion for executing S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and power supply to the gaming machine Information indicating that at least a difference error has occurred even if the operation stops (for example, a discharge abnormality flag) Storage means (for example, RAM 55 as a backup RAM) that can be held for a predetermined period of time and storage of the storage means based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, clear switch on) when power supply to the gaming machine is started Initialization means for executing an initialization process for initializing the contents (for example, a part for executing S10 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the external output means for playing the game when abnormal information is output to the outside If the power supply to the machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted, an abnormality occurs over a different period after the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted depending on whether or not the initialization process is executed by the initialization means. The information is output to the outside (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes the initialization process, the security signal is transmitted in S14a). When S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 are executed based on the setting of the information timer, the security signal is output for 30 seconds, and the power failure recovery process of S91 and 92 is executed without executing the initialization process. (S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 are executed based on the fact that the discharge abnormality flag is backed up in the backup RAM, and the output of the security signal is continued until the next initialization process is executed). When the variable winning device is in the closed state, the winning notification means performs the abnormal winning notification of the first mode when the first predetermined number (for example, 20) of game media is won in the winning area (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 executes S3012 to notify the abnormal winning 1 using only the lamp. Execute), when the second predetermined number (for example, 50) that is greater than the first predetermined number of game media is won in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state, the second different from the first mode. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the abnormal winning 2 notification using the lamp and the sound by executing S3022 and S3023), and the abnormality notification means relates to the difference abnormality. If the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped while the abnormality notification is being executed and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed without the initialization process being performed by the initialization means, an abnormality related to the difference abnormality No notification is executed (for example, even if the power supply is stopped while the discharge abnormality notification is being executed, the gaming control microcomputer 560 does not discharge after restarting the power supply to the gaming machine. Without processing such as retransmitting the normal broadcast designation command, the performance control microcomputer 100, after power is restored not resume discharge abnormality notification) it is characterized. With such a configuration, when abnormality notification is being executed, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is started again, the initialization process is executed and the gaming machine is activated. Alternatively, it can be recognized from the outside whether the gaming machine is restarted after the occurrence of the difference abnormality.

  (Means 9) In means 8, the abnormal winning notification means performs abnormal winning notification using the first effect means (for example, lamp) as the abnormal winning notification of the first mode (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control is , The abnormal winning 1 notification using only the lamp is executed by executing S3012), and the first rendering means (for example, the lamp) and the second rendering means (for example, the speaker 27) are performed as the abnormal winning notification of the second mode. The used abnormal winning notification may be executed (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes abnormal winning 2 notification using a lamp and sound by executing S3022 and S3023). According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is in a closed state, it is possible to notify in a more conspicuous manner a highly urgent abnormal winning that has detected more winnings in the winning area.

  (Means 10) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a game having a winning area (for example, a start winning opening 14, a big winning opening) to which a game value can be given by winning a game medium (for example, a game ball). A winning detection unit (for example, start port switch 14a, count switch 23) that can detect a game medium that has won a prize area, and a game medium that has passed through the prize detection part after winning a prize area can be detected. A winning prize confirmation unit (for example, a prize confirmation 1 switch 14b, a prize confirmation 2 switch 23b), and a variable prize winning device capable of changing between a closed state in which a game medium cannot be won and an open state in which a game medium can easily be won in a prize area. (For example, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20) and the abnormal winning in which the game medium wins in the winning area occurs when the variable winning device is in the closed state. Abnormal winning determination means for determining whether or not (for example, the portion of S315 to S254, S261 to S264 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the number of game media detected by the winning detection unit and the winning confirmation unit Externally outputting abnormality information (for example, a security signal) based on the occurrence of a difference abnormality (for example, a discharge abnormality) in which the difference from the number of played game media exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10) Based on the output means (for example, the part that executes S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the abnormal winning determination means determines that an abnormal winning has occurred, an abnormal winning notification (for example, abnormal Abnormal winning notification means (for example, production) for executing a winning 1 notification and an abnormal winning 2 notification) The part that executes S3005 to S3025 in the control microcomputer 100) and the abnormality notification means (for example, S3001 in the production control microcomputer 100) that performs abnormality notification (for example, discharge abnormality notification) based on the occurrence of the difference abnormality. ˜S3003) and storage means (for example, backup RAM) capable of holding a predetermined period of information (for example, a discharge abnormality flag) indicating that at least a difference abnormality has occurred even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped And an initialization process for initializing the stored contents of the storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, turning on the clear switch) when power supply to the gaming machine is started (Eg, S10 in the game control microcomputer 560) The external output means is an initialization process by the initialization means when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the abnormality information is being output externally. Depending on whether or not is executed, abnormal information is externally output over a different period after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 executes initialization processing). , S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 are executed based on the setting of the security signal information timer in S14a, the security signal is output for 30 seconds, and the power failure recovery process of S91 and 92 is performed without executing the initialization process. Is executed, based on the fact that the discharge abnormality flag is backed up in the backup RAM, S1068A to S1068C (S1102 and S1103 are executed and the output of the security signal is continued until the next initialization process is executed), and the abnormal winning notification means is configured so that the game medium is placed in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state. When a predetermined number (for example, 20) has been won, execution of the abnormal winning notification is terminated after a predetermined period (for example, 31 seconds) has elapsed since it was determined that an abnormal winning has occurred (for example, the effect control micro The computer 100 executes S3005 to S3014 to execute the abnormal winning 1 notification for 31 seconds), and when the variable winning device is closed, the second predetermined number (the number of game media in the winning area is greater than the first predetermined number). (For example, 50), when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, a difference occurs after a specified period (for example, 300 seconds) longer than a predetermined period. When the execution of the winning notification is finished (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S3015 to S3025 to execute the abnormal winning 2 notification for 300 seconds), and the abnormality notifying means is executing the abnormal notification. When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed without the initialization process being performed by the initialization means, the abnormality notification is not executed (for example, the discharge abnormality notification is not performed). Even if the power supply is stopped during the execution, the game control microcomputer 560 does not perform processing such as resending the discharge abnormality notification designation command after restarting the power supply to the game machine, and the effect control microcomputer 100 The discharge abnormality notification is not resumed after the power is restored. With such a configuration, when abnormality notification is being executed, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is started again, the initialization process is executed and the gaming machine is activated. Alternatively, it can be recognized from the outside whether the gaming machine is restarted after the occurrence of the difference abnormality.

  (Means 11) In the means 10, when the abnormal winning notification means executes the abnormal winning notification until a predetermined period elapses, the abnormal winning notification means executes abnormal winning notification using the first effect means (for example, a lamp) (for example, The execution control microcomputer 100 executes S3012 to execute the abnormal winning 1 notification using only the lamp), and when executing the abnormal winning notification until the specific period elapses, the first effect means ( For example, the abnormal winning notification using the lamp and the second effect means (for example, the speaker 27) is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an abnormality using the lamp and the sound by executing S3022 and S3023. (Winning 2 notification is executed). According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is in a closed state, it is possible to notify in a more conspicuous manner a highly urgent abnormal winning that has detected more winnings in the winning area.

  (Means 12) According to still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can each be identified are variably displayed, a display result is derived and displayed, and the display result is predetermined. A game machine that controls a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, and a movable member (for example, a predetermined operation) In the second embodiment, the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a, 79b, etc.) and the stored contents can be retained for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and control is performed. When the supply of power to the fluctuation data storage means (for example, the RAM 55 as a backup RAM) for storing the fluctuation data generated at the time and the gaming machine is started, a predetermined condition is set. Initialization means (for example, a part for executing S10 in the game control microcomputer 560) for executing an initialization process for initializing the storage contents of the variation data storage means based on establishment of (for example, turning on the clear switch); Based on the fact that the initialization process has been executed by the initialization means, initialization notification means for executing initialization notification (for example, in steps S3101 to S3111 in the production control microcomputer 100 in the second embodiment) And an initial operation execution means for executing an initial operation of the movable member based on the start of power supply to the gaming machine (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100 in the second embodiment) The initialization notification means identifies during execution of the initialization notification. When the variable display of the information is started, initialization notification is executed together with the variable display of the identification information (for example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs S8262 when the result of S8261, S8441 is Y). , S8482 is executed, the initialization notification lamp display and the sound output are continued even when the effect symbol variation display is executed), and the initial operation executing means executes the initialization process by the initializing means. (For example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to the processing after S3503 on the condition that it is determined as Y in S3502). When the initial operation of the movable member is executed), the identification information is variably displayed when the initial operation of the movable member is started. In this case, the initial operation of the movable member is executed together with the variable display of the identification information (for example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 produces an effect when N in S3503 in the accessory initial operation process). Regardless of whether or not the symbols are changing, the process proceeds to the processing after S3504 to start the initial operation of the accessory). With such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member when the initialization process is executed. Even when variable display of identification information is executed, initialization notification and initial operation of the movable member can be executed.

  (Means 13) In still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can be individually identified are variably displayed, a display result is derived and displayed, and the display result is predetermined. A game machine that controls a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, and a movable member (for example, a predetermined operation) In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the movable member 78 and the stage blades 79a and 79b) and the stored contents are retained for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. It is possible to open fluctuation data storage means (for example, RAM 55 as a backup RAM) for storing fluctuation data generated at the time of control and power supply to the gaming machine. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the clear switch is turned on), the initialization means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) executes an initialization process for initializing the stored contents of the variation data storage means. The initialization notification means (for example, the second embodiment and the third embodiment) that executes the initialization notification based on the execution of the initialization process by the initialization means and the part that executes S10 , The initial operation executing means for executing the initial operation of the movable member based on the start of the power supply to the gaming machine and the portion for executing S3101 to S3111 in the production control microcomputer 100. In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, S708 in the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. And the initial operation executing means executes the initial operation of the movable member after completing the initialization process by the initialization means (for example, the second embodiment and the third embodiment). In the embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 shifts to the processing after S3503 on the condition that it is determined as Y in S3502 and executes the initial operation of the accessory), and identifies when starting the initial operation of the movable member. When the variable display of information is being executed, the execution of the initial operation of the movable member is limited (for example, in the third embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines Y in S3503A in the accessory initial operation process). (S3504 is not shifted to the processing after S3504, and the initial operation of the accessory is not started). With such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member when the initialization process is executed. Further, even when variable display of identification information is executed, the initial operation of the movable member can be executed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the cross-sectional structure in a normal winning opening. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the cross-sectional structure in a start winning opening. It is a circuit diagram for demonstrating the system of the detection means which can detect a game ball. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of bit allocation of the output port in a game control means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in a game control means. It is a circuit diagram which shows the internal structure of a terminal board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a hot start process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the open pattern of the change time of a normal symbol, and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal electric accessory operating process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each 2 byte buffer formed in RAM used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a switch normal / abnormality check process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a switch normal / abnormality check process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a switch normal / abnormality check process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where a game ball raise | generates the ball clogged state in the start winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a block diagram which shows the various signals output to a terminal board. It is a flowchart which shows an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows an information output process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning timer set process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output timing of a security signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output timing of a security signal when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the security signal is output based on the discharge abnormality. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a figure which shows the abnormality which can be detected, and its content. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the command transmitted corresponding to the content of abnormal winning, discharge abnormalities, and other abnormalities. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in a 2nd embodiment from the front. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for presentation control in 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the accessory initial stage operation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the accessory initial stage operation process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of changing the alerting | reporting aspect of abnormality by a game state. It is a figure which shows the specific example regarding the priority of alerting | reporting when several abnormality is detected at the same period. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of changing alerting | reporting start conditions, alerting | reporting end conditions, and an alerting | reporting aspect with abnormality occurrence frequency. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of changing alerting | reporting start conditions, alerting | reporting end conditions, and alerting | reporting mode when abnormality generate | occur | produces with the gaming state.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. A hitting ball supply tray (storage tray) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  Below the effect display device 9, four special symbol hold memory indicators 18 are provided for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ing. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold storage display 18 increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 each time there is a start winning in the start winning opening 14. Then, each time the special symbol display 8 starts variable display, the special symbol hold storage indicator 18 reduces the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, turns off one LED). Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state each time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of starting memories by winning to the start winning opening 14, but the upper limit number may be four or more.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol. In addition, the effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol as a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8.

  Below the effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a start winning opening 14 is provided. The variable winning ball device 15 is configured to be able to open and close the wings, and when the wings are open, the game ball is likely to win a prize (open state), and when the wings are not open (closed). The game ball becomes difficult to win (closed state). The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a (for example, a proximity switch) and also by a winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, a photo sensor). (Conversely, the start port switch 14a may be configured using a photo sensor, and the winning confirmation switch 14b may be configured using a proximity switch, or a mechanical type such as a micro switch instead of the proximity switch or the photo sensor. May be used). In this embodiment, the random number is extracted from the random number circuit based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 14a, and the special symbol variation display is started. Further, as will be described later, whether or not a discharge abnormality has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the winning check switch 14b in addition to the detection result by the start port switch 14a, and the security signal is detected based on the detection of the discharge abnormality. Is output externally. Further, based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 14b in addition to the detection result of the start port switch 14a, a winning signal to be described later is output to the outside, and a winning ball number command is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370 for paying out a winning ball. Is executed. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  The first winning prize opening may be provided directly above the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be used as the second starting prize opening. In this case, for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start opening switch (for example, a proximity switch) and a winning confirmation switch (for example, a photo sensor) may be provided. Then, for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the random number is extracted from the random number circuit based on the detection of the game ball by the start opening switch, as in this embodiment. The special symbol variation display may be started. Further, for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, whether or not there is a discharge abnormality based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch in addition to the detection result by the start opening switch as in this embodiment. The security signal may be externally output based on the determination and the occurrence of the discharge abnormality. Further, for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a winning signal to be described later is generated based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch in addition to the detection result by the starting opening switch, as in this embodiment. The prize ball number command may be output and sent to the payout control microcomputer 370 to execute the prize ball payout.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is controlled to be opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is a means for opening and closing the big winning opening. A winning ball that is won by the special variable winning ball device 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6 is detected by a count switch 23 (for example, a proximity switch) and also by a winning confirmation switch 23b (for example, a photo sensor). (Conversely, the count switch 23 may be configured using a photo sensor, the winning confirmation switch 23b may be configured using a proximity switch, or a mechanical type such as a micro switch instead of the proximity switch or the photo sensor. May be used). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, it is detected that the game ball has won the big winning opening during the big hit game, and to the big winning opening every round. Is determined to be a predetermined number (in this example, whether or not it has reached 10). Further, as will be described later, the presence / absence of the discharge abnormality is determined based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 23b in addition to the detection result by the count switch 23, and the security signal is detected based on the detection of the discharge abnormality. Output externally. Further, based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 23b in addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, a winning signal (to be described later) is output to the outside, and a winning ball number command is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370 for winning ball winning. Executed.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30 and winning of game balls to the winning holes 29, 30 is detected by winning hole switches 29a, 30a (for example, proximity switches), respectively, Detected by confirmation switches 29b and 30b (for example, photosensors) (reversely, winning opening switches 29a and 30a are configured using photosensors, and winning confirmation switches 29b and 30b are configured using proximity switches. Alternatively, a mechanical switch such as a micro switch may be used instead of the proximity switch or the photo sensor). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a winning signal is output to the outside based on the detection results of the winning check switches 29b and 30b in addition to the detection results of the winning opening switches 29a and 30a, and a winning ball number command is output. It is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370 and the prize ball payout is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, among the winning confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b, 30b, at least the winning confirmation switches 29b, 30b for detecting winning in the winning openings 29, 30 are attached to the game frame side. ing. With this configuration, when the game board 6 is configured to be exchangeable as in this embodiment, the winning confirmation switches 29b and 30b provided on the game frame side are related to the game board 6. It can be used in common, reducing the cost of gaming machines.

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, when the winning confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b, 30b are distinguished from each other, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, the winning confirmation 3 switch 29b, and the winning confirmation, respectively. Also referred to as a 4 switch 30b.

  Each of the winning ports 29 and 30 constitutes a winning area provided on the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning. In addition, it may be configured to detect with a detection switch that a game ball has passed a predetermined area (for example, a gate) instead of the configuration in which the game ball won in each of the winning ports 29 and 30 is detected with a prize switch. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine. In this embodiment, the case where the light emitter provided in the gaming machine is configured by using a lamp or an LED is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. You may make it comprise all the provided light-emitting bodies using LED.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a supply ball is provided in the vicinity of the top frame lamp 28a. There is a ball-out lamp that illuminates when it runs out. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable indicator lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connecting table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit, and a card unit. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted in the card, the card insertion slot into which the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock for releasing the card unit is provided.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts variable display (variation) if the variable display of the symbol can be started. If the variable display of the symbol cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 8 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. The opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is allowed until the last round of the determined number of rounds (for example, up to 15 rounds).

  When the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 enters a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side. As shown in FIG. 4, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 mounted with a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are installed. Yes. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 200.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply substrate 910 and a touch sensor substrate 91 on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 910 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made with the main board 31 included in the control board. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a “sub-substrate”. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding a game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to a storage tray or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by the payout number count switch 301 and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch 301 outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above. The terminal board 160 has, for example, an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (symbol determination frequency 1 signal shown in FIG. 32, start port signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, hour An information output terminal for externally outputting a short signal, a winning signal, a security signal, a high-accuracy signal, and winning ball information) is provided.

  The game ball stored in the storage tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device 97 covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes or game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guide passage. When the game ball is further paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses the full tank detection switch 45 as the storage state detection means, and the full tank detection switch 45 as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  Next, a specific example of the cross-sectional structure in the start winning port 14 will be described as an example of the cross-sectional structure of each winning port. In addition, although the cross-sectional structure in the start winning opening 14 will be described as an example, the count switch 23 and the winning opening switches 29a and 30a are arranged on the upstream side in the large winning opening and the winning openings 29 and 30 with substantially the same cross-sectional structure. The winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, 30b are arranged on the downstream side. However, with respect to the winning ports 29 and 30, the processing that causes trouble even if the distance between the winning port switches 29a and 30a arranged on the upstream side and the winning check switches 29b and 30b arranged on the downstream side is slightly separated. Therefore, as already described with reference to FIG. 3, at least the winning confirmation switches 29b and 30b are arranged on the game frame side to reduce the cost of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a cross-sectional structure in the start winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. 5, the start winning opening 14 is provided with two switches (start opening switch 14a and winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the start opening switch 14a and the winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged vertically in the start winning opening 14 (in this example, the start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side). And a winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the start opening switch 14a and then detected by the winning confirmation switch 14b. Regarding the arrangement of the downstream winning confirmation switch 14b, the game ball is arranged as close as possible to the discharging side opening part in the path where the game ball is discharged from the winning side opening part and then discharged from the discharging side opening part. If it is, the height of an arrangement position etc. does not ask | require.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation switch 14b. In this embodiment, a case where a proximity switch is used as the start port switch 14a and a photo sensor is used as the winning confirmation switch 14b is shown.

  In this embodiment, the random number is extracted from the random number circuit based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 14a, and the special symbol variation display is started. Further, as will be described later, whether or not a discharge abnormality has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the winning check switch 14b in addition to the detection result by the start port switch 14a, and the security signal is detected based on the detection of the discharge abnormality. Is output externally. Further, based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 14b in addition to the detection result of the start port switch 14a, a winning signal to be described later is output to the outside, and a winning ball number command is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370 for paying out a winning ball. Is executed.

  The detection method of the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation switch 14b is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, if the detection method is different between the starting port switch 14a and the winning confirmation switch 14b, the detection method is reversed. A photo sensor may be used as the start port switch 14a, and a proximity switch may be used as the winning confirmation switch 14b. In this case, the random number is extracted from the random number circuit or the special symbol is changed based on the detection result of the start port switch 14a which is a photo sensor, and the proximity switch is added to the detection result of the start port switch 14a which is a photo sensor. On the basis of the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 14b, the determination of the discharge abnormality of the start winning opening 14, the external output of the winning signal, and the payout of the winning ball are executed. In addition, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) may be used as the start port switch 14a or the winning confirmation switch 14b instead of the proximity switch or the optical photo sensor that is an electromagnetic switch.

  FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram for explaining a method of detection means capable of detecting a game ball. FIG. 6A shows a start port switch 14a (proximity switch). The + 12V power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 910 to one terminal of the start port switch 14a. A detection signal that is the voltage level of the other terminal of the start port switch 14 a is input to the main board 31. In the main board 31, the detection signal is input from the input driver circuit to the input port of the game control microcomputer. A resistor R and a capacitor C, one end of which is grounded, are connected to the output side of the start port switch 14a.

  When a metal game ball passes through a hole provided in the start port switch 14a which is a proximity switch, a counter electromotive force is generated in the coil L, and the equivalent resistance value of the coil L becomes extremely large. Accordingly, the output of the start port switch 14a becomes a low level close to 0V. That is, the detection signal is at a low level. When the metal game ball does not pass through the hole provided in the start port switch 14a, the output of the start port switch 14a is a value obtained by dividing + 12V by the resistance value of the coil L and the resistance R. Exceed a threshold level, which is considered to be high. That is, the detection signal is at a high level. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer can determine that the start port switch 14a is in the OFF state if the output from the start port switch 14a is at a high level. If the output is at a low level, it can be determined that the start port switch 14a is in the ON state (that is, the output of the start port switch 14a is negative logic). The detection signal level may be logically inverted by the input driver circuit and then input to the game control microcomputer 560.

  In this embodiment, the level of the detection signal of the count switch 23 is input to the game control microcomputer 560 after the logic of the input signal is inverted by the input driver circuit for the special winning opening. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer can determine that the count switch 23 is in the OFF state if the output from the count switch 23 (output after logic inversion) is at a low level. If the output from the switch 23 (output after logic inversion) is at a high level, it can be determined that the count switch 23 is on.

  In this embodiment, the levels of the detection signals of the winning opening switches 29a and 30a are logically inverted by the input driver circuit and input to the game control microcomputer 560 for the winning openings 29 and 30. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer determines that the winning opening switches 29a and 30a are in the OFF state if the output from the winning opening switches 29a and 30a (output after logic inversion) is at a low level. If the outputs from the winning opening switches 29a and 30a (output after logic inversion) are at a high level, it can be determined that the winning opening switches 29a and 30a are in the ON state.

  FIG. 6B shows a winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). The photosensor illustrated in FIG. 6B includes a light-emitting diode (LED) 341 that emits light and a phototransistor 342 that receives light and outputs current. When the game ball passes in the vicinity of the light-emitting diode 341 and the phototransistor 342, the phototransistor 342 receives light from the light-emitting diode 341 reflected by the game ball and causes a current to flow to the output side. In this case, since a current flows from the collector terminal of the phototransistor 342 toward the emitter terminal, the detection signal of the photosensor is negative logic as in the proximity switch. However, in this embodiment, the detection signal of the winning confirmation switch 14b is logically inverted by the input driver circuit and then input to the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer can determine that the winning confirmation switch 14b is in an OFF state if the output from the winning confirmation switch 14b (output after logic inversion) is at a low level. If the output from the winning confirmation switch 14b (output after logic inversion) is at a high level, it can be determined that the winning confirmation switch 14b is in the on state.

  In this embodiment, the detection signals of the winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, and 30b are similarly logically inverted by the input driver circuit and then input to the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer is in the off state if the winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, and 30b are in the OFF state if the outputs from the winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, and 30b (output after logic inversion) are at a low level. If the output from the winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, 30b (output after logic inversion) is at a high level, it is determined that the winning confirmation switches 23b, 29b, 30b are on. Can do.

  In this embodiment, a reflective photosensor is used as the photosensor. However, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 6C, a light-emitting element (LED 341) and a light-receiving element (phototransistor 342) are used as winning balls. The game balls that have been installed so as to face each other and the game ball blocks light from the light emitting element and the light receiving element does not detect the light, thereby detecting the game ball that has passed between the light emitting element and the light receiving element. A transmissive photosensor may be used. When a transmissive photosensor is used, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 6C, the optical axis of the light emitting element (illustrated by a black circle in FIG. 6C) is a game ball path (winning ball). It is preferable to install the light emitting element and the light receiving element so as to deviate from the center of the game ball passing through the route. Compared with the case where the optical axis corresponds to the central portion of the game ball, a portion where the interval between two game balls passing through is relatively wide (the “void” portion in FIG. 6C). This is because the game ball can be detected at, and the two game balls can be easily detected separately. For the same reason, when using the reflective photosensor illustrated in FIG. 6B, the light emitting element and the light receiving element are installed so that the reflection point of the light from the light emitting element is shifted from the center of the game ball. It is preferable to do.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 7 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a control clock generation circuit 111, and a random number clock generation circuit 112 are mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. Furthermore, a random number circuit 509 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit) is incorporated.

  Here, the control clock generation circuit 111 generates a control clock CCLK that becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency outside the game control microcomputer 560. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via the control external clock terminal EXC of the game control microcomputer 560, for example. The random number clock generation circuit 112 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the game control microcomputer 560. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the game control microcomputer 560, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112 may be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111. Alternatively, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112 may be higher than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data from the random number circuit 509 as a random R when a start winning to the start port switch 14a occurs, and performs a specific display based on the random R at the start of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a built-in serial communication circuit 511 for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals with the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer 370) through serial communication. The payout control microcomputer 370 also includes a serial communication circuit for inputting / outputting signals through the game control microcomputer 560 through serial communication.

  In this embodiment, serial communication is performed between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370. However, a serial communication circuit is also mounted on the effect control board 80 side. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 may be controlled to transmit the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 using a serial communication method.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag, a value of a reserved memory number counter for counting the number of reserved memories) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls ( Specifically, a value of a prize ball command output counter (to be described later) is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for resuming the game based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, when a discharge abnormality occurs, a discharge abnormality flag, which will be described later, is set. This discharge abnormality flag is also stored in the backup RAM and backed up. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board (for example, the main board 31) that is backed up by a backup power supply. A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, the gate switch 32a, the start opening switch 14a, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the count switch 23, the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, each winning opening switch 29a, 30a, the winning confirmation 3 switch 29b, the winning confirmation 4 switch 30b, the radio wave sensor 42. An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the magnet sensor 43, the frame opening switch 44, the full tank detection switch 45, and the ball detection switch 46 to the basic circuit 53 is also mounted on the main board 31. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 that opens and closes and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball apparatus according to a command from the basic circuit 53 is also mounted on the main board 31 to reset the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on. System reset circuit (not shown) and large Ri information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a game state, through a terminal substrate 160, the information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  The radio wave sensor 42 detects abnormal radio waves that cause the gaming machine to malfunction. Similarly, the magnet sensor 43 detects abnormal magnetism that causes the gaming machine to malfunction. The frame opening switch 44 detects that the game frame is in an open state. The full tank detection switch 45 detects the full tank state of the game balls in the hit ball supply tray (storage tray) 3. The presence / absence detection switch 46 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the hitting ball supply tray (storage tray) 3.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the effect display device 9 which receives and variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 supplies current to light emitters provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c based on a signal for driving the lamp. In addition, a current is supplied to the decorative lamp 25 provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of output port assignment in the game control means. As shown in FIG. 9, a payout control signal (in this example, a connection signal) transmitted to the payout control board 37 is output from the output port 0. Further, a solenoid (large winning port door solenoid) 21 for opening and closing a variable winning ball device 20 for opening and closing the big winning port, and a solenoid (ordinary electric accessory solenoid) 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 are driven. The signal is also output from output port 0. A high-accuracy signal is also output from signals output from the output port 0 to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via the terminal board 160.

  Note that the logic (for example, 0 is on) opposite to the “logic” (for example, 1 is on) shown in FIG. 9 may be used. In particular, for the connection signal, the main board 31 and the payout control board. The “logic” is determined so that the payout control microcomputer 370 always detects the off state when the signal line to the terminal 37 is disconnected or when the cable is disconnected (including no cable connection). . Specifically, generally, when disconnection or cable disconnection occurs, a high level is detected on the signal receiving side, so the high level on the signal line between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is the game control means. The “logic” is determined to be in the off state at the output port at. Therefore, if necessary, an output buffer circuit for logically inverting the signal is provided outside the output port on the main board 31.

  Then, various information output signals, that is, information related to control (for example, symbol determination number 1 signal, start port signal, jackpot, etc.) from the output port 1 to the external device (for example, hall computer) via the terminal board 160. 1 signal, 2 jackpots, 3 jackpots, hourly signal, winning signal, security signal) are output. However, as already described, the high-accuracy intermediate signal among the signals output externally is output from the output port 0. In this embodiment, prize ball information (a signal outputted every time ten prize ball payouts are detected) is also outputted to an external device via the terminal board 160. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, a prize ball payout is detected, and prize ball information is input to the main board 31. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 is output to the outside via the terminal board 160 via the main board 31 as it is without passing through the game control microcomputer 560. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 may be output to the outside via the terminal board 160 after temporarily passing through the game control microcomputer 560.

  Note that signals output to the outside via the terminal board 160 are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, a door opening signal indicating that the game frame is in an open state, a prize ball signal 1 (a signal output every time one prize ball payout is detected), and various abnormalities in the gaming machine (see FIG. 47). ) May be output to an external device via the terminal board 160. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, it is detected that the game frame is in an open state, award ball payout, and an abnormal state of the gaming machine, and the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine abnormal state signal are detected as the main board. 31. The door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine abnormal state signal input to the main board 31 pass through the main board 31 as they are without passing through the game control microcomputer 560. Output externally. In this case as well, the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1 and the gaming machine abnormal state signal input to the main board 31 pass through the gaming control microcomputer 560 once and then externally output via the terminal board 160. You may be made to do.

  In addition, for example, when a gaming machine is configured to include two special symbol display devices, a symbol determination number 2 signal in addition to a symbol determination number 1 signal is provided as a symbol determination number signal for notifying the number of changes in the special symbol. Alternatively, an external output may be made via the terminal board 160. In this case, for example, the symbol determination number 2 signal is externally output as a signal for notifying only the number of fluctuations of either one of the special symbols, and the symbol is confirmed as a signal for notifying the number of fluctuations of both special symbols. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the frequency 1 signal may be output outside. With such a configuration, on the side of an external device such as a hall computer, in addition to the number of fluctuations of only one of the special symbols, the total number of fluctuations of both special symbols can be grasped.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports in the game control means. As shown in FIG. 10, the bits 0 and 2 to 7 of the input port 0 include the detection signal of the count switch 23, the detection signals of the winning opening switches 29a and 30a, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, and the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, respectively. The detection signals of the winning confirmation 3 switch 29b and the winning confirmation 4 switch 30b are input. In addition, a radio wave sensor signal, a magnet sensor signal, a door opening signal, and prize ball information are input to the bits 4 to 7 of the input port 1, respectively. In addition, bits 0 and 2 to 4 of the input port 2 are input with a detection signal of the start port switch 14a, a detection signal of the gate switch 32a, a detection signal of the clear switch from the power supply board 910, and a power-off signal, respectively. .

  FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram showing the internal configuration of the terminal board 160. In the terminal board 160 shown in FIG. 11, the upper left connectors CN-1 and CN-2 are cables for connecting cables for transmitting signals from the main board 31, and the lower left connector CN-3 is This is a connector for connecting a cable for transmitting a signal from the payout control board 37 via the main board 31. The right connectors CN1 to CN10 are connectors for connecting cables that transmit signals to an external device such as a hall computer. The terminal board 160 is mounted with semiconductor relays (PhotoMOS relays) PC1 to PC10 as driver circuits.

  When the cable from the main board 31 is connected to the connectors CN-1 and CN-2, various signals are input from the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 560) to the terminal board 160. Specifically, the symbol determination number 1 signal is input to the terminal “2” of the connector CN-1, the start port signal is input to the terminal “3” of the connector CN-1, and the terminal “4” of the connector CN-1 is input. 1 signal is input to the terminal “5” of the connector CN-1, 2 signals are input to the terminal “6” of the connector CN-1, and 3 signals of the jackpot are input to the terminal “7” of the connector CN-1. To the terminal “8” of the connector CN-1, a winning signal is input to the terminal “9” of the connector CN-1, and a terminal “9” of the connector CN-2 is input. A high-accuracy signal is input.

  Further, when the cable from the payout control board 37 is connected to the connector CN-3 via the main board 31, a signal from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer 370) is input to the terminal board 160. The Specifically, the prize ball information is input to the terminal “9” of the connector CN-3.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the terminal board 160, the signal line of the reference potential is connected to the terminal “1” of the connector CN-1, the connector CN-2, and the connector CN-3, and the signal lines are branched. Are connected to the input terminal “1” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10. The signal lines connected to the terminals “2” to “9” of the connector CN-1, the connector “9” of the connector CN-2, and the connector “9” of the connector CN-3 are each 1KΩ resistance R1. Are connected to the input terminal “2” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 via R10. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “4” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 are connected to the terminals “1” of the connectors CN1 to CN10, respectively. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “3” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 are connected to the terminals “2” of the connectors CN1 to CN10, respectively.

  In the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10, when a signal current flows through the input terminal, the light emitting element (LED) on the input side emits light. The emitted light is applied to the photoelectric element (solar cell) provided opposite to the LED through the transparent silicon. The photoelectric element that has received the light is exchanged for voltage according to the amount of light, and this voltage passes through the control circuit to charge the MOSFET gate of the output section. When the MOSFET gate voltage supplied from the photoelectric element reaches the set voltage value, the MOSFET becomes conductive and turns on the load. When the signal current at the input terminal is cut off, the light emitting element (LED) stops emitting light. When the light emission of the LED stops, the voltage of the photoelectric element decreases, and when the voltage supplied from the photoelectric element decreases, the gate load of the MOSFET is rapidly discharged by the control circuit. With this control circuit, the MOSFET is turned off and the load is turned off.

  By the operation of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 as described above, signals input from the input side connector CN-1, connector CN-2, and connector CN-3 are transmitted to the output side connectors CN1 to CN10, and a hall computer or the like. Output to an external device. Specifically, the design CN count 1 signal is output from the connector CN1, the start signal is output from the connector CN2, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN3, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN4, and the connector CN5 is output. Three jackpot signals are output, a time signal is output from the connector CN6, a winning signal is output from the connector CN7, a security signal is output from the connector CN8, a high-probability medium signal is output from the connector CN9, and a prize is output from the connector CN10. Sphere information is output. It should be noted that the assignment of connectors to each external output signal on terminal board 160 is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the security signal may be output from the outermost connector (for example, connector CN10) provided on the terminal board 160.

  The winning signal output from the connector CN7 indicates that a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 balls) of winning balls is satisfied (start winning port 14, large winning prize). The winnings are made to the mouths and the normal winning holes 29 and 30. The prize balls are not paid out. Specifically, the proximity switches (the winning hole switches 29a and 30a, the count switch 23, the start opening switch 14a). ) And a detection signal from the photo sensor (the winning confirmation switches 29b, 30b, 23b, 14b) are input, and it is determined that a predetermined payout condition has been established). It is a signal to show. By confirming the winning signal, the expected number of prize balls to be paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  Also, the prize ball information output from the connector CN10 is that a specific number (10 balls in this embodiment) of prize balls has been paid out (the ball payout device 97 is driven and the prize balls are actually paid out). This is a signal indicating that By confirming the prize ball information, the number of prize balls actually paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer. Also, by confirming the planned number of prize balls indicated by the winning signal and the number of prize balls already paid out indicated by the prize ball information, whether or not the prize balls have been paid out normally and the number of excess or insufficient prize balls are determined. It can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  The security signal output from the connector CN8 is a signal indicating the security state of the gaming machine. Specifically, as will be described later, when it is determined that an abnormality in discharging to the start winning port 14 has occurred based on the detection result of the start port switch 14a and the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 14b, the security signal Is output to an external device such as a hall computer. In addition, when it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the big prize opening has occurred based on the detection result of the count switch 23 and the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 23b, a security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. The By configuring in this way, it is possible to confirm that an illegal act that caused the player to recognize that the number of winnings at the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening is larger than the actual winning number using radio waves or the like is performed. It can be recognized by an external device such as a computer.

  In this embodiment, when the security signal is output externally based on the occurrence of the discharge abnormality, the security signal based on the occurrence of the discharge abnormality is not replayed until the gaming machine is turned on again and the initialization process is executed. External output continues. As will be described later, when the initialization process is performed, the security signal is externally output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), so more accurately, the power to the gaming machine is turned on again and the initialization is performed. When the process is executed, the external output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the discharge abnormality is terminated internally, and the external output of the security signal based on the initialization process is started, and a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) The security signal continues to be output until the time has elapsed. Therefore, apparently, when external output of a security signal is started based on the occurrence of a discharge abnormality, power is reapplied to the gaming machine and initialization processing is performed, and then a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). ), The security signal external output ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a winning of the game ball to the start winning port 14 is detected when the variable winning ball device 15 is not in the open state, or when the game ball is won to the big winning port when the big hit game is not being played. It is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, and when this abnormal winning is detected, a security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). With such a configuration, it is possible to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred due to an illegal act with respect to the variable winning ball device 15 or the grand prize opening. It can be surely prevented.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming machine is turned on and the initialization process is executed, a security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). . By configuring as such, it is recognized that the initialization process has been executed at an unnatural timing (for example, even after all the gaming machine power reset operations have been completed when the amusement store is opened). By enabling it, it is possible to recognize on the external device side such as a hall computer the possibility of fraudulent acts that illegally reset the power of the gaming machine and aim for a big hit at the power reset timing it can.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when a discharge abnormality is detected, when an abnormal winning is detected, and when an initialization process (for example, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, an operation by a clear switch is performed). A common security signal is externally output from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 when a process such as clearing the stored contents of the RAM 55 is executed based on what has been done. This is because the initialization process is usually performed only when the game machine power is reset when the amusement store is opened. Therefore, the terminal is used for a signal that is output only once a day. Providing a dedicated connector or semiconductor relay on the substrate 160 is not efficient and wasteful. In addition, since abnormal discharge and abnormal winnings do not occur unless some sort of fraud is performed, it is not efficient and wasteful to separately provide a dedicated connector or semiconductor relay for abnormal discharging or abnormal winnings. Therefore, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that a security signal is output from the common connector CN8 when a discharge abnormality is detected, when an abnormal winning is detected, and when an initialization process is executed. By doing so, waste of signal lines and circuit elements for external output is reduced. That is, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts of a mechanism for outputting information to an external device such as a hall computer and complication of wiring work.

  The signal output from the common connector as the security signal is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, not only abnormal discharge to the start winning port 14 or the grand prize winning port, but also abnormal discharge to the normal winning ports 29 and 30 can be detected and externally output as a security signal from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160. You may comprise. In this case, for example, the normal winning holes 29 and 30 also have two types of switches (proximity switch and photo) as detection switches for detecting the winning of a game ball, similarly to the start winning hole 14 and the big winning hole. The presence / absence of the discharge abnormality may be determined using a sensor) according to the same determination method as that for the start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening. Further, for example, it may be configured to detect only the discharge abnormality of one of the start winning port 14 and the big winning port and output the security signal to the outside.

  Further, for example, in this embodiment, the abnormal winnings of both the start winning port 14 and the big winning port are detected and the security signal can be output to the outside, but the start winning port 14 and the big winning port Only one of the abnormal winnings may be detected and a security signal may be output to the outside.

  Further, for example, when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnet sensor 43 provided in the gaming machine or when abnormal radio waves are detected by the radio wave sensor 42 provided in the gaming machine, the security is detected from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160. You may comprise so that external output is possible as a signal. Further, for example, when an abnormality of various switches provided in the gaming machine is detected (for example, when occurrence of a short circuit is detected by determining that the input value exceeds the threshold value), a common terminal board 160 is used. The connector CN8 may be configured so that it can be externally output as a security signal.

  As described above, one signal line can be provided if an abnormality such as abnormal discharge to the normal winning holes 29 and 30, magnetic abnormality, and radio wave abnormality can be output externally as a security signal from the common connector CN 8 of the terminal board 160. As long as it is connected, an abnormality can be detected by an external device such as a hall computer, and the work load related to the abnormality detection can be reduced.

  Further, for example, even when a communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 is detected, it is configured so that it can be externally output as a security signal from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160. May be. In the present embodiment, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that a communication abnormality has occurred based on the failure to receive a payout control command from the payout control microcomputer 370. At this time, the security signal may be externally output from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that a communication abnormality has occurred based on the value of any error bit in the status register (not shown) of the serial communication circuit 511 being set, The security signal may be externally output from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160.

  In addition to the signal line and connector CN8 for the security signal, a signal line and connector dedicated to communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 may be provided on the terminal board 160. When a communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 is detected, an external device such as a hall computer is transmitted via the terminal board 160 as a signal different from the security signal. May be output.

  In addition to the signal line for security signal output, detection of initialization processing, detection of abnormal discharge of the start winning port 14, detection of abnormal discharge of the big winning port, detection of abnormal winning to the start winning port 14 In addition, a separate signal line is provided for each of the abnormal winning prize detection, the magnetic abnormality detection, the radio wave abnormality detection, and the communication abnormality detection in the grand prize opening. A corresponding external output signal may also be output to an external device such as a hall computer. With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that some abnormality has occurred by checking the security signal, and further, by checking the signal output for each type of abnormality, the amusement store can determine the type of abnormality. Can be confirmed. Therefore, when there is a request from the amusement store to confirm the type of abnormality, an external output signal for each abnormality type is provided separately from the security signal, so that an external output that better meets the needs of the amusement store can be provided. Can be done. On the other hand, in the case of a game shop that only requires confirmation that some kind of abnormality has occurred, only the security signal out of the externally output signals is connected to an external device such as a hall computer. Check it.

  As described above, by providing the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 on the terminal board 160, signal input from the outside to the inside of the gaming machine can be prevented, and as a result, illegal acts can be reliably prevented. In the above example, the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10 are provided on the terminal board 160. However, other relay elements such as a mechanical relay may be used instead of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC10.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether the contents of the program are valid according to the security check program 54A stored in the ROM 54. After executing the security check process, which is a process for this, the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In S2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode that indicates the included address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the CPU 56 starts outputting a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 370 (S4). When the CPU 56 starts outputting the connection signal in S4, the CPU 56 continues to output the connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 370 unless the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped or the output becomes impossible due to some communication abnormality. And output.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (S5). By the processing of S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is OFF, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is set, and then the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not on in S7, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined based on the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process depending on the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of S10 to S14) that is executed when the power is turned on but not when the power supply is stopped is executed. To do.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a hot start process for resuming the game using the data stored in the RAM 55 that is backed up (S91). Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S92), and proceeds to S15. After setting in S92, a backup command is transmitted after a serial communication circuit setting process in S15a described later is performed.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a discharge abnormality flag, etc. are selected according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing processing automatically. An initial value (clear data) is also set in each timer (start port information storage timer, winning information storage timer, security signal information timer, etc.) used to output each external output signal described later.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Is executed (S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used. After setting in S13, an initialization command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting processing in S15a described later is performed.

  The CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) in the security signal information timer (S14a). The security signal information timer is a timer for measuring the ON time of the security signal output from the terminal board 160. In this embodiment, an initialization process is performed when the gaming machine is turned on by executing an information output process (see S31) described later based on the fact that a predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in S14a. When executed, a security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 509 (S15). In this case, the CPU 56 performs processing according to the random number circuit setting program stored in the ROM 54 in advance, thereby setting the random number circuit 509 to update the random R value.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a serial communication circuit setting process for initial setting of the serial communication circuit 511 (S15a). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 54 in the serial communication circuit 511 in accordance with the serial communication circuit setting program, so that the serial communication circuit 511 performs serial communication with the payout control microcomputer. To do.

  When the serial communication circuit 511 is initialized, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of interrupt processing to be executed in response to the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 511 (S15b). In this case, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of the interrupt process by executing the process according to the interrupt priority setting program 557.

  For example, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of each interrupt process according to a predetermined interrupt process priority table including the default priority of each interrupt process. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 performs initialization according to the interrupt processing priority table so as to preferentially execute an interrupt process that causes an interrupt to occur in the serial communication circuit 511. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 sets a communication error interrupt priority execution flag indicating that priority is given to interrupt processing whose cause is the occurrence of a communication error.

  In this embodiment, when a timer interrupt and an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 511 are generated at the same time, the CPU 56 preferentially performs an interrupt process by the timer interrupt.

  In addition, the default priority of each interrupt process can be changed by the user. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 stores specification information for specifying an interrupt process set by a user (for example, a game machine manufacturer) in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 54 in advance. Then, the CPU 56 sets the priority of interrupt processing according to the designation information stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 54.

  In addition to S15 to S15b, a part of the setting process of the random number circuit 509 and the serial communication circuit 511 is also executed in the process of S5. For example, in S5, processing for setting initial values in the baud rate register, communication setting register, interrupt control register, and status register of the serial communication circuit 511 is executed as the built-in device register.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (S17), executes the initial value random number update process (S18a) and the display random number update process (S18b), and interrupts again. The permission state is set (S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol that generates a jackpot, or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating a normal symbol for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same processing is also executed in S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), so as to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of S18a and S18b.

  When the interrupt-permitted state is set in S19, the timer interrupt or the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 511 is permitted until the next processing of S17 is executed and the interrupt-prohibited state is set. When a timer interrupt occurs while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later. When an interrupt request is generated from the serial communication circuit 511 while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 causes each interrupt process (communication error interrupt process, reception time interrupt, Load processing, transmission completion interrupt processing). Further, in this embodiment, by executing S15b before the loop processing from S17 to S19, the priority order of the interrupt processing is set before the timer interrupt or the interrupt request is set to be permitted. Or the process to change is performed.

  Next, the hot start process in S91 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of hot start processing. In the hot start process, the CPU 56 first sets the head address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S9101), and sequentially sets the contents of the backup setting table in the work area (area in the RAM 55). (S9102). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. Initialization data (for example, a prize ball process code, a prize ball process timer, a frame status display buffer, and a previous frame status display buffer) for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set in the backup setting table. Yes. As a result of the processing in S9101 and S9102, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, discharge abnormality flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  In this embodiment, when a discharge abnormality is detected and the discharge abnormality flag is set, the content of the discharge abnormality flag remains in the backup RAM as it is even if the processing of S9102 is executed. On the other hand, the value of the security signal information timer is cleared.

  The CPU 56 also outputs a high-probability output permission flag for permitting external output via the terminal board 160 of a high-probability signal indicating that the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state). Is set (S9103). Instead of unconditionally setting the high-accuracy medium output permission flag, it is first checked whether or not it is in a high-probability state (probability variation state) (specifically, the probability variation flag stored in the backup RAM). It is also possible to set the high-accuracy output permission flag on the condition that it is in a high-probability state (probability variation state). As such, at the start of power supply, the high-accuracy output permission flag may be set unconditionally, or the high-accuracy output flag may be set on the condition that it is in a high probability state (probability variation state). .

  In addition, the CPU 56 clears a prize information storage timer for measuring a prize signal output time, which will be described later (S9104). That is, in this embodiment, the value of the winning information storage timer is stored in the power-backed RAM 55 and is maintained for a predetermined time even when the power supply is stopped, but the process of S9104 is executed. Cleared when power is restored. As described above, in this embodiment, in the common hot start process, the setting process of the high-accuracy output permission flag and the clearing process of the winning information storage timer can be executed, and the process routine is shared. The control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 is reduced.

  For example, in the backup setting table, a value (for example, logical value “1”) for setting the high-accuracy medium output permission flag to an ON state or a value for clearing the winning information storage timer (for example, clear data “ 0 ") may also be set, and by executing S9102, the high-accuracy medium output permission flag may be turned on and the winning information storage timer may be cleared. In this case, for example, based on the backup setting table, the value of the high-accuracy medium output permission flag in the work area is set to the ON state (for example, a logical value “1” is written), or a prize is awarded in the work area. Clear data may be written to the value of the information storage timer. By doing so, it is possible to use a single data table (setting table at the time of backup) to share the setting processing of the high-accuracy output permission flag and the clearing processing of the winning information storage timer, and the game control micro The control burden on the computer 560 can be further reduced.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period when interrupts are permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 Executes timer interrupt processing that is activated when an interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) that detects whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) (S20). Then, the CPU 56, through the switch circuit 58, receives the gate switch 32a, the start opening switch 14a, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the count switch 23, the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, the winning opening switches 29a and 30a, the winning confirmation 3 switch 29b, And the detection signal of the switch of the winning confirmation 4 switch 30b is inputted, and the input of each switch is detected (switch processing: S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S36 and S37.

  Next, when the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the big winning opening at a time other than the regular time, or when it detects that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14 at a time other than the regular time Then, an abnormal winning notification process is performed to notify the abnormal winning (S23). In the abnormal winning notification process, a command indicating the occurrence of an abnormal winning is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a magnetic abnormality / radio wave abnormality notification process for making a radio wave abnormality notification or a magnetic abnormality notification based on the detection signal input from the radio wave sensor 42 or the magnet sensor 43 (S24). In the abnormal winning notification process, a command indicating the occurrence of radio wave abnormality or magnetic abnormality is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a full tank notification based on the input of the detection signal from the full tank detection switch 45, and causes the storage tray to perform a ball shortage notification when the detection signal from the ball presence detection switch 46 is interrupted. The full tank / out of ball notification process is executed (S25). In the full tank / out of ball notification process, a command indicating the occurrence of full tank or out of ball is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines that a communication error has occurred based on the failure to receive the payout control command from the payout control microcomputer 370, and executes payout control board communication error notification processing for notifying the communication error. (S26). In the payout control board communication abnormality notification process, a command indicating the occurrence of a communication abnormality with the payout control board is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the occurrence or disconnection of communication with the card unit 50, and executes a card unit communication abnormality notification process for notifying the unconnected state or communication abnormality (S27). In the card unit communication abnormality notification process, a command indicating the occurrence of a communication abnormality with the card unit 50 or the unconnected state is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for determination per normal symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: S29). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: S30).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S31). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, the normal symbol process is performed (S32). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: S33). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, for example, the CPU 56 outputs data such as a symbol determination number 1 signal, a start port signal, a jackpot signal 1 to 3 signals, a time reduction signal, a winning signal, a security signal, and a high accuracy signal supplied to the hall management computer. Information output processing is performed (S34).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of transmitting / receiving (input / output) signals to / from the payout control microcomputer 370 via the serial communication circuit 511. When a winning occurs, the start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 are processed. Then, a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a and 30a and the prize confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b and 30b is executed (S35). In this embodiment, both the proximity switch (start port switch 14a, count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a) and the photo sensor (winning confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b, 30b) are turned on. In accordance with the winning detection based on this, the data indicating the number of winning balls is set in the winning ball number command by changing the lower 4 bits of the winning ball number command, and the set winning ball number command is set via the serial communication circuit 511. The data is output to the payout control microcomputer 370. The payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to receiving a prize ball number command in which data indicating the number of prize balls is set.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S36). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. Is output to the output port (S37: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage (S38).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S39). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S40).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs status display lamp display processing for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting status display control data (S41). In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer. When the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do it.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a game frame release notification process for making a game frame release notification based on the detection signal input from the frame release switch 44 (S42). In the game frame opening notification process, a command indicating opening of the gaming machine frame is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S43), and the process is terminated.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, the special symbol display 8 or the special symbol display 8 and a process for controlling the special winning opening are executed. In the special symbol process, if the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the start port switch passing process is executed (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  In this embodiment, the processing for performing the external output of the winning signal and the payout of the winning ball is executed based on the detection of the ON state of both the start port switch 14a and the winning check 1 switch 14b. On the other hand, in S311, it is determined only whether or not the start port switch 14a arranged on the upstream side is turned on. That is, since there is a considerable time difference from when the upstream start port switch 14a is turned on to when the downstream winning confirmation 1 switch 14b is turned on, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b is turned on. If the start-port switch passing process of S312 is executed after waiting until it is confirmed, even if the game ball starts and wins at the same timing, for example, a ball clogging or start-up in the start-up winning port 14 A random number extraction timing for jackpot determination or the like may fluctuate due to external factors such as a difference in detection time between the switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, which may cause a situation in which the fairness of the game is obstructed. Therefore, in this embodiment, based on the fact that only the ON state of the start port switch 14a is detected, the start port switch passing process of S312 is immediately executed, and random number extraction processing such as for big hit determination is performed, This prevents the situation where the fairness is disturbed.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the pending storage number counter is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a jackpot determination process to determine whether or not to display the special symbol variable display result as a jackpot. In the case of a big hit, a big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design confirmation designation is made to the production control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process of S36 is based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is four. It is set in the output buffer for setting symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. Note that the “close condition of the big prize opening” is that the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening detected by the upstream count switch 23 in the big prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example). It is established based on what has been done. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. Note that the “close condition of the big prize opening” is that the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening detected by the upstream count switch 23 in the big prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example). It is established based on what has been done. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). To do. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the number of reserved memories is 4). ) Is confirmed (S211). If the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 specifies a random value register from which numerical data serving as a jackpot determination random number (random R) is read.

  In this embodiment, the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 16 is performed based on the detection of the ON state of only the upstream start port switch 14a in the start winning port 14 in S311 of the special symbol process. In FIG. 16, the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 16 is performed based on the detection of the ON state of both the upstream start port switch 14a and the downstream winning check switch 14b. You may make it perform. Even in such a configuration, as already described, based on the fact that only the start winning signal from the upstream start port switch 14a in the start winning port 14 is input, the start winning latch signal is output, Since numerical data is latched in each random value register of the random number circuit 509, the timing of latching numerical data in each random value register does not shift.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the value of the reserved storage number counter by 1 (S212). Next, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data from the random number value register of the specified random number circuit 509 and extracts values from a counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the reserved storage buffer formed in the RAM 55. Processing to store in the area is executed (S213). In the process of S213, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of a symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in the variation pattern setting process (see S301), A value may be directly extracted from a random counter for variation pattern determination for generating a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S214).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the number of reserved memories (S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S52), and the process is terminated. . For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in S52, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). That is, the CPU 56 corresponds to each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 to the reserved storage number = n−1. Store in the save area. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when the time-varying flag indicating that the time-short state is not set and the time-short state flag is set. In addition, if neither the probability variation flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S213 of the start port switch passage process and stored in advance in the reserved storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module is a program that compares a big hit determination value or a small hit determination value determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, there are provided a probabilistic jackpot determination table in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and a normal jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than that in the probabilistic jackpot determination table. ing. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. When it is in the gaming state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big-hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big-hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 performs a small-hit determination process using the small-hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Next, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type to determine the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal” "Big hit", "Probability change big hit", "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S1301). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if it is set (S1302). If it is set, the hourly number counter is also reset. If it is set, the CPU 56 resets the high-accuracy output permission flag (S1303).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1304). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command for designating the start of the jackpot game and the normal jackpot is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a probable change jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command for designating the start of jackpot game and the probability change jackpot is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted to specify that the big hit game starts and small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (S1305). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is released during the big hit game or the small hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in S1305, the time required from the time when the variable display is stopped until the first round is started (the variable display is stopped on the production control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is stopped) (Corresponding to the time during which the fanfare effect is performed after the display until the first round is started) is set in the pre-opening timer. For the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between each round (the device for performing the interval effect between the rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set as the timer before opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening in a number-of-opening counter (counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the big hit game or the small hit game) (S1306). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the fixed number of times is set to 15 in the opening number counter without distinguishing the jackpot type. It should be noted that a different number of times may be set in the opening number counter according to the big hit type. For example, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the open count counter may be set to 15 times, and in the case of a sudden probable big hit, the open count counter may be set to 2 times. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S1307).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in S1301, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time-count counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-short state is 0 (S1308). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (in this case, the time reduction counter is set based on the fact that it is usually a big hit and the time reduction counter is set), the CPU 56 The value is decreased by 1 (S1309). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S1310), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S1311).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S1312). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1313). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (S1314). In the case of a small hit game, at the start of the small hit game, in S1314, the time required from the time when the variable display is stopped until the small hit game is started is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening. Further, during the small hit game, the interval time between each opening of the big winning opening is set in the timer before the big winning opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening in the number of times of opening counter (S1315). In this embodiment, 15 times is set in the opening number counter in S1315. If a different number of times is set according to the type of jackpot in S1306, for example, if the number of times of opening is set to 2 in the case of suddenly probable big hit, the number of times of opening is also set to 2 in S1315. You may make it do. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S1316).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in S1312), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S1317).

  Next, the normal symbol process (S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (S111), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (S112). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in S100 to S103 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (S112): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value ("4" in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal process (S100): The CPU 56 can start normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating S100, specifically, the normal symbol indicator) 10 is not displayed, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10) Check the value. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S101).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S101): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10, and causes the normal symbol process timer to detect the normal symbol process timer. Set the stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S102).

  Normal symbol stop process (S102): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state, and if it is a high base state, an opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) in the high base state is selected, If in the low base state, the release pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the low base state is selected, and the selected release pattern is set. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation (S103).

  Normal electric accessory actuating process (S103): The CPU 56 is based on the condition that the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, and the number of game balls to be awarded to the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (start winning award 14). Ordinary electric accessory winning counting process for counting the number of winning prizes) is performed, and the ordinary electric accessory is opened with the set opening pattern (the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is executed). Execute the accessory release pattern process. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S100).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (S100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (S121). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in S121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in S121), the CPU 56 reads out the normal symbol per random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Store (S122). Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (S123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective gate passing memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the normal random number for determination per symbol from the random number storage buffer (S124), and determines whether to win or not based on the read random number value (S125). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. For example, when the hour / short flag is set, that is, when the base state is high (short time state, short state when probability change), the hit determination value is any one of 1 to 10, and when the low base state, the hit determination value is 3 or 7 and so on. If the random number for determination per normal symbol is updated in a numerical range of 0 to 10, the winning probability in the high base state is 10/11, and the winning probability in the low base state is 2/11. As described above, the hit is made with a high probability in the high base state, and the win is made only with a low probability in the low base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol process timer (S126), and starts the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S127). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the variation time of the normal symbol at low base is 30.0 seconds, and the variation time of the normal symbol at high base is 1.0 seconds. . Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S101) (S128).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (S101). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S131). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S131), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S135).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol change time has elapsed (Y in S131), the CPU 56 stops the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S132). Then, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (S133). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S102) (S134).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (S102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S141). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S141), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S142).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in S141), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S125 (S143) is confirmed. Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol can be confirmed, for example, by setting a normal symbol hitting determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in S125 and checking whether or not the flag is set. it can.

  When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in S143), the CPU 56 sets the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer (S144). The ordinary electric accessory operating time is the maximum time during which the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) can operate. The normal electric accessory operating time is set to be longer in the high base state than in the low base state. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the normal electric accessory operating time is set to 7 seconds in the high base state, and the normal electric accessory operating time is set to 1.5 seconds in the low base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the gaming state is a high base state or a low base state (S145). Whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state can be confirmed by checking whether or not the time reduction flag is set. When the time reduction flag is set, it can be determined that the high base state is set, and when the time reduction flag is not set, it can be determined that the low base state is set. In the high base state, a high base state flag indicating the high base state is set, and whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state is determined depending on whether or not the flag is set. You may do it.

  When in the high base state (Y in S145), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the high base time table shown in FIG. 23 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S146). On the other hand, when it is in the low base state (N in S145), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the low base time table shown in FIG. 23 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S147). In the example shown in FIG. 23, in the low base time table, opening pattern data is set in which the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the closing time is 1.0 seconds, and the number of times of opening is one. In this embodiment, in the low base state, as described above, the normal symbol process timer is set to 1.5 seconds as the normal electric accessory operating time, and the variable winning ball device 15 is once in 0.5 seconds. The symbol process timer normally times up when the closing time of 1.0 seconds elapses. In the example shown in FIG. 23, in the high base time table, an opening pattern data in which the opening time is 2.5 seconds, the closing time is 1.0 seconds, and the number of opening times is two is set. In this embodiment, in the high base state, as described above, the normal symbol process timer is set to 7 seconds as the normal electric accessory operating time, and after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 2.5 seconds, After the closing time of 1.0 seconds, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened again. When the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed again, and when the closing time of 1.0 seconds elapses, the normal symbol process timer is timed up. The closing time (1.0 seconds in this example) corresponds to a predetermined interval period. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is between the state in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is physically opened according to the opening time shown in the opening pattern shown in FIG. 23 and the closing time shown in the opening pattern. The state where 15 is closed corresponds to the open state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the release pattern selected in S146 or S147 in the release pattern buffer (S148). When the opening pattern is set in the opening pattern buffer, the opening pattern time (in this case, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set) is added to the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern timer (the timer for measuring the opening time and closing time of the ordinary electric accessory). The process of setting the closing time until the first opening is also performed. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S103) (S149).

  In S143, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but an off symbol (N in S143), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S100). (Specifically, “0”) (S150).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory operating process (S103). In the normal electric actor operation processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S161). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S161), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S162).

  Then, the CPU 56 loads the switch-on buffer into the register (S163). The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected.

  The CPU 56 confirms whether or not the start opening switch 14a is turned on (whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 14). If the start port switch 14a is not turned on (N in S164), the process proceeds to S168. If the start port switch 14a is on (Y in S164), the CPU 56 increments the normal electric accessory winning number counter for counting the number of game balls won in the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) by +1. (S165). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory winning number counter is less than 8 (S166). When the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is not less than 8 (N of S166), that is, when it is 8 or more, the CPU 56 clears the value of the ordinary symbol process timer (to 0) (S167). With this process, the ordinary electric accessory actuating process is completed (see S161, Y, S172). Thus, in this embodiment, when eight or more game balls win the variable winning ball device 15 within the normal electric accessory operating time, the normal electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer by -1 (S168). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer is 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer has expired (S169). If it has not timed out (N of S169), the process is terminated as it is. If time-out has occurred (Y in S169), the CPU 56 sets the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer (S170). Then, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 16 to open or close the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (S171).

  Specifically, when the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the release time is set as the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer, and the output port buffer ( The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by inverting the solenoid output bit of the ordinary electric accessory of the solenoid buffer. If the normal electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open, the normal electric accessory release pattern timer sets the closing time as the open pattern time, and the output port buffer (solenoid buffer) The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed by reversing the output bit of the normal electric accessory solenoid.

  By the processes of S168 to S171 described above, an open pattern in the low base state and an open pattern in the high base state are realized. When the gaming state is in the low base state, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is one, so that, for example, 1.0 seconds from the start of the normal electric accessory operation process When the closing time elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 0.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed. Further, when the gaming state is the high base state, the release time is 2.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is two. When the closing time of 2 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed, and again When the closing time of 2.5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed and closed. Become.

  In S161, when the normal symbol process timer expires (Y in S161), the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S100). (S172).

  Next, the switch process (S21) in the timer interrupt process will be described. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch related to winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch has been turned ON, and processing corresponding to the switch ON is started. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing each 2-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The previous port buffer is a buffer in which the previous switch-on / off determination result (for example, 4 ms before) is stored. The port buffer is a buffer in which the contents of ports 0 and 2 input this time are stored. The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which the corresponding bit is set to 1 when switch on is detected and the corresponding bit is set to 0 when switch off is detected. The previous port buffer, port buffer, and switch-on buffer shown in FIG. 25 are prepared for each of the input ports 0 and 2. For example, in this embodiment, two switch-on buffers 1 and 2 are prepared, the switch state of the input port 0 is set to the switch-on buffer 1, and the switch state of the input port 2 is the switch-on buffer 2. Set to

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the switch processing in S21 in the game control processing. In the switch process, the game control microcomputer 560 first inputs data input to the input ports 0 and 2 (see FIG. 10) (S2101), and sets the input data in the port buffer (S2102).

  Next, the initial value of the wait counter formed in the RAM 55 is set (S2103), and the value of the weight counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (S2104, S2105).

  When the value of the wait counter becomes 0, the data of the input ports 0 and 2 are input again (S2106), and a logical product is obtained for each bit between the input data and the data set in the port buffer ( S2107). Then, the operation result of the logical product is set in the port buffer (S2108). Through the processing of S2103 to S2108, both of the two input data input from the input ports 0 and 2 with a time interval of substantially [initial value of wait counter × (processing time of S2104, S2105)] “ Only the bits that are “1” will be “1” in the port buffer. That is, when the switch detection signal is kept on for a predetermined period [initial value of wait counter × (processing time of S2104, S2105)], the corresponding bit in the port buffer becomes “1”.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs exclusive OR for each bit between the data previously set in the port buffer and the data set in the port buffer (S2109). In the exclusive OR operation result, the bit corresponding to the switch for which the previous switch on / off determination result (for example, 4 ms before) differs from the switch on / off determination result determined to be on this time is “ 1 ”. The game control microcomputer 560 further performs a logical product for each bit between the result of the exclusive OR operation and the data set in the port buffer (S2110). As a result, of the bits corresponding to the switches for which the previous switch on / off determination result and the switch on / off determination result determined to be on this time are different (according to the exclusive OR operation result), the current on Only the bit corresponding to the switch determined to be (by AND operation) remains as “1”.

  The game control microcomputer 560 sets the logical product operation result in S110 in the switch-on buffer (S2111), and sets the contents of the port buffer in which the operation result in S2108 is set in the previous port buffer (S2112). ).

  Through the above processing, among the switches that have been on for a predetermined period of time, the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (for example, 4 ms ago) was off, that is, the switch changed from off to on. The bit corresponding to the switch is “1” in the switch-on buffer.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) performs switch normality / abnormality check processing (S2113).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a switch normal / abnormal check process. In the switch normal / abnormal check process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 56 reads the contents of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2 (S2121). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of bit 0 corresponding to the start port switch 14a in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2 is 0 (S2122). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the start port switch 14a (proximity switch) provided in the upper portion of the start winning port 14 is turned on (a game ball is detected).

  When the value of bit 0 corresponding to the start port switch 14a in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2 is 0 (that is, when the start port switch 14a is in the ON state), the switch formed in the RAM 55 The value of counter 1 is incremented by 1 (S2123).

  Further, the CPU 56 reads the contents of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 (S2124). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of bit 4 corresponding to the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (S2125). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b (photo sensor) provided at the lower portion of the start winning opening 14 is turned on (detects a game ball).

  When the value of bit 4 corresponding to the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (that is, when the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b is in the ON state), it is formed in the RAM 55. The value of the switch counter 1 is decreased by 1 (S2126).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the switch counter 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S2127). When the value of the switch counter 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the CPU 56 determines that a discharge abnormality to the start winning port 14 has occurred, and sets a discharge abnormality flag indicating that a discharge abnormality has occurred. (S2128A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a discharge abnormality notification designation command for designating notification that a discharge abnormality has occurred to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S2128B). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the discharge abnormality flag based on the value of the switch counter 1 becoming 10 or more as a predetermined value, and sets the discharge abnormality flag in the information output process (see S31). The security signal is output to the outside based on what has been done. The security signal is continuously output to the outside until the gaming machine is turned on again, the initialization process is executed, and the discharge abnormality flag is reset.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the bit 0 corresponding to the count switch 23 in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (S2129). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 (proximity switch) provided in the upper part of the special winning opening is turned on (a game ball is detected).

  When the value of bit 0 corresponding to the count switch 23 in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (that is, when the count switch 23 is in the ON state), the switch counter formed in the RAM 55 The value of 2 is increased by 1 (S2130).

  Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of bit 5 corresponding to the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (S2131). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a winning confirmation 2 switch 23b (photo sensor) provided at the lower part of the big winning opening is turned on (a game ball is detected).

  When the value of bit 5 corresponding to the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b in the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 is 1 (that is, when the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is in the ON state), it is formed in the RAM 55. The value of the switch counter 2 is decremented by 1 (S2132).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the switch counter 2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S2133). If the value of the switch counter 2 is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the CPU 56 determines that a discharge abnormality to the special winning opening has occurred, and sets a discharge abnormality flag (S2134A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a discharge abnormality notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S2134B). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets a discharge abnormality flag based on the value of the switch counter 2 being 10 or more as a predetermined value, and the discharge abnormality flag is set in the information output process (see S31). A security signal is externally output based on the setting. The security signal is continuously output to the outside until the gaming machine is turned on again, the initialization process is executed, and the discharge abnormality flag is reset.

  In the processing of S2127 and S2133, for example, the CPU 56 determines that a discharge abnormality to the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening has occurred based on the value of the switch counters 1 and 2 being 10 or more. In addition, on the contrary, based on the fact that the values of the switch counters 1 and 2 are -10 or less, it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the start winning port 14 or the big winning port has occurred. Also good. In this case, when the switch counters 1 and 2 are configured so that it cannot be recognized that the values are negative, for example, 10 is set as the default value of the switch counters 1 and 2. In this way, it may be determined that the discharge abnormality to the start winning port 14 or the big winning port has occurred based on the value of the switch counters 1 and 2 becoming 0 or 20 or more.

  In this embodiment, the case where the discharge abnormality to the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening is detected using only one switch counter 1 or 2 is shown. However, the start opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 Different switch counters may be used for the number of detections and the number of detections of the winning confirmation switches 14b and 23b. In this case, for example, every time the start-up switch 14a or the count switch 23 is detected to be on, the value of the first switch counter is incremented by one, and every time the winning confirmation switches 14b and 23b are detected to be on. The value of the second switch counter may be incremented by one. In S2127 and S2133, based on the determination that the difference between the value of the first switch counter and the value of the second switch counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 10), What is necessary is just to determine that the discharge abnormality to the winning a prize has occurred, execute the processing of S2128 and S2134, and output the security signal to the outside.

  28 and 29 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the switch normal / abnormal check process. Of these, FIG. 28 shows an example of the switch normal / abnormality check process in a normal state, and FIG. 29 shows an example of the switch normal / abnormality check process when an illegal action leading to a discharge abnormality is performed. Show. FIGS. 28 (A) and 29 (A) show a case where the presence or absence of abnormal discharge to the start winning opening 14 is detected, and FIGS. 28 (B) and 29 (B) show the big winning opening. This shows a case where the presence or absence of abnormal discharge is detected.

  First, the case where the presence or absence of abnormal discharge to the start winning opening 14 is detected will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28A and 29A, the bit 0 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2 is detected by the start switch 14a (proximity switch) corresponding to the bit 0. Then, it becomes “0”. The bit 4 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 becomes “1” when a game ball is detected by the winning confirmation 1 switch 14 b (photo sensor) corresponding to the bit 4. If the switch is operating normally and has not received any fraudulent activity (an act of improperly turning on the detection signal from the switch or improperly turning off the detection signal in the on state) Since the switch 14a is arranged on the upstream side of the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the start opening switch 14a (proximity switch) should be turned on first, and then the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b (photo sensor) should be turned on. is there. Therefore, first, the value of the switch counter 1 is incremented by 1 based on the start port switch 14a being turned on to become 1 (see S2123), and then the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b is turned on to turn on the switch counter 1 The value is decremented by 1 and returned to 0 (see S2126). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the switch, bit 0 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2 becomes “0”, and bit 4 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 becomes “1”. In the normal operation state, although there is a deviation in the count-up timing (corresponding to a deviation in the passing timing of the game ball), the value of the switch counter 1 is kept at 0 as shown in FIG. It should be.

  However, in the case where fraudulent acts by radio waves are performed, as shown in FIG. 29A, the off state is illegally interrupted by radio waves during the period when the start port switch 14a is turned on once, and the kites are also started. There is a possibility that an illegal act of recognizing the mouth switch 14a as if it has been turned on twice is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), in the case of the start port switch 14a that is input with negative logic, when the signal is low level and in the on state, noise is improperly applied by radio waves or the like. There is a risk that an action that causes an off state as a high level is performed. Accordingly, although the start port switch 14a is turned on only once, it is misrecognized that the start port switch 14a has been turned on twice, and the value of the switch counter 1 is added by 2 in total. (S2123 is executed twice). On the other hand, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b arranged on the downstream side is different in detection method from the electromagnetic starter switch 14a and uses an optical photosensor, so that the influence of fraudulent acts caused by radio waves is affected. Not receive. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), after one game ball is detected by the start switch 14a, when a game ball is detected on the side of the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b after a little delay, the winning confirmation 1 The switch 14b is turned on only once, and the value of the switch counter 1 is decremented by 1 to 1 (see S2126). Therefore, when a fraudulent act by radio waves is performed, there is a difference in the number of detections between the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b having different detection methods, and as shown in FIG. On the other hand, based on the fact that the value of the switch counter 1 is not maintained at 0 and the value of the switch counter 1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example) (the start switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b) It is possible to detect the occurrence of an abnormality in the discharge to the start winning opening 14 based on the fact that the accumulated value of the detection error during the period becomes a predetermined value (10 in this example) or more.

  Next, the case where the presence or absence of abnormal discharge to the special winning opening is detected will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28B and 29B, a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 (proximity switch) corresponding to bit 0 of bit 0 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to input port 0. And “1”. The bit 5 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 becomes “1” when a game ball is detected by the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b (photosensor) corresponding to the bit 5. If the switch is operating normally and has not received any fraudulent activity (an act of improperly turning on the detection signal from the switch or improperly turning off the detection signal in the on state), the count switch Since 23 is arranged upstream of the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, first, the count switch 23 (proximity switch) should be turned on, and then the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b (photo sensor) should be turned on. Therefore, first, the value of the switch counter 2 is incremented by 1 based on the count switch 23 being turned on to become 1 (see S2130), and then the value of the switch counter 2 based on the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b being turned on. Is decremented by 1 and returns to 0 (see S2132). Therefore, when the game ball passes the switch, bit 0 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 becomes “1”, and bit 5 of the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0 becomes “1”. In the normal operation state, although there is a deviation in the count-up timing (corresponding to a deviation in the passing timing of the game ball), the value of the switch counter 2 is kept at 0 as shown in FIG. It should be.

  However, when a fraudulent act is performed by radio waves, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the signal of the count switch 23, which is positive logic, is at a low level and in an off state, Accordingly, there is a risk that an illegal act of improperly applying noise and turning it on at a high level to make it recognize as if the count switch 23 is turned on may be performed. Therefore, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 29B, although the count switch 23 is turned on only once, it is misrecognized that the count switch 23 is turned on twice, and the switch counter The value of 2 is added to 2 in total to become 2 (S2130 is executed twice). On the other hand, the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b arranged on the downstream side differs from the electromagnetic count switch 23 in that the detection method is different and an optical photo sensor is used. I do not receive it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), when one game ball is detected by the count switch 23, when a game ball is detected on the side of the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b after a short delay, the winning confirmation 2 switch is normally operated. 23b is detected only once, and the value of the switch counter 2 is decremented by 1 to 1 (see S2132). Therefore, when an illegal act by radio waves is performed, a difference occurs in the number of detections between the count switch 23 and the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b having different detection methods, as shown in FIG. 29 (B). Based on the fact that the value of the switch counter 2 is not maintained at 0 and the value of the switch counter 2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example) (between the count switch 23 and the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b) It is possible to detect that an abnormal discharge to the special winning opening has occurred, based on the accumulated value of the detection error of (1) being equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example).

  In addition, it is also conceivable that a similar illegal act is performed by an act of illegally irradiating light. In this case, during the period when the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b or the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is turned on once, the off state is illegally interrupted by light, and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b or the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is turned on twice. There is a risk of fraudulent acts that make people recognize as if they did. However, in this case, on the contrary, since the electromagnetic start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 side can normally detect the game ball without being affected by the illegal act of light, the values of the switch counters 1 and 2 are similarly set. Is not maintained at 0, and the value of the switch counters 1 and 2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example) (the detection error between the start switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b The accumulated value or the accumulated value of the detection error between the count switch 23 and the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example), and the start winning port 14 or the big winning port It is possible to detect that an abnormal discharge has occurred.

  In this embodiment, the values of the switch counters 1 and 2 are not maintained at 0 (a detection error has occurred between the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, or the count switch 23 And the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b), the value of the switch counters 1 and 2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (10 in this example). It is determined that a discharge abnormality has occurred. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent, for example, a case in which a game ball is in a clogged state in the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening from being determined as abnormal discharge due to fraud.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where the game ball has a clogged state in the start winning opening 14. In addition, in FIG. 30, the case where a ball clogged state occurs in the start winning opening 14 is shown as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the start winning opening 14, the start opening switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b are arranged at a certain distance in the vertical direction. Therefore, the game ball won in the start winning opening 14 is first detected by the start opening switch 14a and then detected by the downstream winning confirmation 1 switch 14b after a short time. As shown in FIG. 30, when a game ball is jammed in the start winning opening 14, the number of detections differs depending on the physical distance difference between the start opening switch 14 a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14 b. Will occur. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, it is assumed that a maximum of three detection errors occur between the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b. Therefore, in this embodiment, the value of the switch counter 1 is a predetermined value (in this example, a sufficient margin is provided for three detection errors between the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b in the ball clogging state). 10) By determining that a discharge abnormality has occurred based on the above, it is possible to prevent a case where a game ball has become clogged in the start winning opening 14 from being determined as a discharge abnormality due to fraud. doing.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined value (10 in this example) with a sufficient margin for the three detection errors of the start opening switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b in the ball clogging state has been exceeded. Although the case where it is determined that a discharge abnormality has occurred based on this is shown, the predetermined value used for the determination of the discharge abnormality is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, if the number of detection errors between the start port switch 14a and the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b in the ball clogged state is more than three, it is possible to prevent erroneous determination of discharge abnormality. It may be determined that a discharge abnormality has occurred based on the value of the counter 1 being 4 or more (similarly, the value of the switch counter 2 is 4 or more for the big prize opening It may be determined that a discharge abnormality has occurred based on the above).

  In particular, when the gaming machine is configured to have two start winning ports, in addition to these two start winning ports, it is configured to detect the abnormal discharge of the large winning port, so that one winning port can be detected. If there are three detection errors in the ball clogging state in FIG. 3, the maximum number of detection errors is 3 × 3 = 9. May be caused by. Therefore, in such a case, if it is determined that a discharge abnormality has occurred based on the value of the switch counter being at least 10 or more, it is possible to prevent erroneous determination of the discharge abnormality.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process of S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (S251). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (Y in S251), the game is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is in such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the big prize opening, so the process proceeds to S261 without confirming the abnormal prize winning to the big prize opening.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 is a state where neither a big hit game nor a small hit game is played. In this state, if there is a game ball winning at the big winning opening, it can be determined that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the following confirmation process of abnormal winning to the big winning opening is performed.

  That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 (N in S251), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer 1 (switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 0) into the register (S252). Then, the CPU 56 calculates the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer 1 and the count switch input bit determination value (01 (H), see FIG. 10) (S253). When the content of the switch-on buffer 1 is 01 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the operation result of the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the logical operation result is not 0 (N in S254), that is, if the count switch 23 is turned on, the CPU 56 determines that an abnormal winning at the big winning opening has occurred, and the security signal information timer is set. A predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) is set (S255). In this embodiment, when an abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected by executing the information output process (see S31) based on the predetermined time set in the security signal information timer in S255. In addition, the security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the winning cumulative number counter for counting the number of abnormal winning detections to the special winning opening (S256). Then, if the value of the cumulative winning number counter is 20 (S257), the CPU 56 uses an abnormal winning 1 notification designation command indicating that abnormal winning is notified to the big winning opening in the first mode for effect control. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S258). If the value of the cumulative winning number counter is 50 (S259), the CPU 56 uses an abnormal winning 2 notification designation command for effect notification control indicating that the abnormal winning is notified to the big winning opening in the second mode. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S260). On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is 0 (Y in S254), that is, if the count switch 23 is not turned on, the CPU 56 determines that there is no abnormal winning in the big winning opening, The process proceeds to S261.

  In S261, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S261). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 is a state where it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is in the open state (when the variable winning ball device 15 is physically open). And when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is physically closed until a predetermined interval period elapses). If it is in such a state (Y in S261), there is a possibility that a game ball may win the start winning opening 14, so the abnormal winning notification process is terminated without performing the abnormal winning confirmation process to the starting winning opening 14. To do.

  The state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S261) is a state in which the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is determined to be in a state other than the open state. If there is a game ball winning in the start winning opening 14 in such a state, there is a possibility that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the abnormal winning confirmation process to the start winning opening 14 shown below is performed.

  That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S261), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer 2 (the switch-on buffer corresponding to the input port 2) into the register (S262). Then, the CPU 56 calculates the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer 2 and the start port switch input bit determination value (01 (H), see FIG. 10) (S263). When the content of the switch-on buffer 2 is 01 (H), that is, when the start port switch 14a is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the start port switch 14a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in S264), that is, if the start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred in the start winning port 14, and the security signal information A predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) is set in the timer (S265). In this embodiment, the abnormal winning to the start winning opening 14 is detected by executing the information output process (see S31) based on the fact that the predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in S265. Sometimes, the security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the start winning cumulative number counter for counting the number of abnormal winning detections to the start winning opening 14 (S266). If the value of the start winning cumulative number counter is 20 (S267), the CPU 56 issues a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command indicating that the abnormal winning is notified to the starting winning port 14 in the first mode. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S268). If the value of the start winning cumulative number counter is 50 (S269), the CPU 56 issues a start abnormal winning 2 notification designation command indicating that the abnormal winning is notified to the starting winning port 14 in the second mode. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S270). On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is 0 (Y in S264), that is, if the start port switch 14a is not turned on, the CPU 56 determines that no abnormal winning has occurred in the start winning port 14. Then, the process ends.

  If the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where neither big hit game nor small hit game is performed by the above processing, it is determined that an abnormal winning in the big winning opening has occurred, and information output processing (see S31). ), A security signal is output externally. Also, if the number of detected abnormal prizes at the big prize opening becomes 20, an abnormal prize 1 notification designation command is transmitted, and if the number of detected abnormal prizes at the big prize opening becomes 50, an abnormal prize 2 notice designation command is transmitted. Is done. In addition, when the start opening switch 14a is turned on when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not opened or closed (when the start winning opening 14 is in the state other than the open state), an abnormal winning to the starting winning opening 14 has occurred. The security signal is externally output in the information output process (see S31). Also, if the number of detected abnormal winnings at the start winning port 14 is 20, a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is transmitted, and if the number of detected abnormal winnings at the starting winning port 14 is 50, a start abnormal winning 2 notification is notified. The specified command is sent.

  Note that in the process of S251, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the big winning opening has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. Therefore, since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the big hit end process or the small hit end process is executed for a predetermined time after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has won a big winning opening immediately before closing. It is prevented that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 after the value of the special symbol process flag returns to 0, and a security signal is output to the outside or an abnormality is notified even though it is a regular prize. There is no such thing.

  In the process of S261, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. Therefore, since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination process can be simplified. In addition, as described above, as a method of delaying the timing for determining an abnormal prize from the timing for closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Is closed, and when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the abnormal winning determination is made. Therefore, the game ball that won the start winning opening 14 immediately before the variable winning ball device 15 is closed. However, the normal symbol process flag value is prevented from being detected by the start port switch 14a after returning to 0, and a security signal is output to the outside or an abnormality is notified in spite of the regular winning. There is no such thing.

  At the same time that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, and the abnormal winning determination is made after a predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. May be. Also, in the determination of the abnormal winning to the big winning opening, the timing for determining the abnormal winning by the same method may be delayed from the timing for closing the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20).

  FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing various signals output to the terminal board 160. As shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 is connected to the terminal board 160 with one symbol determination number of signals, a start port signal, one jackpot signal, one jackpot. Two signals, three jackpot signals, a time reduction signal, a winning signal, a security signal, and a high probability signal are output by the information output processing (see S31) on the game control microcomputer 560 side. In this embodiment, the prize ball information is sent from the payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 to the terminal board 160 via the main board 31. It is output by the information output process on the 370 side.

  The symbol determination number 1 signal is a signal for notifying the number of changes in the special symbol. The start port signal is a signal for notifying the number of winnings to the start winning port 14. The jackpot 1 signal is a signal for notifying that the jackpot game (during the operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus) is in progress. The jackpot 2 signal is a signal for notifying that the jackpot game (during the operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus) or that the special symbol variation time reduction function is being operated (during the short-time state). The jackpot 3 signal is a signal for notifying that a 15-round jackpot game is in progress. The time reduction signal is a signal for notifying that the special symbol variation time reduction function is operating (in the time reduction state).

  In addition, as described above, the winning signal indicates that a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls (10 balls in this embodiment) has been established (starting prize opening 14, large prize winning). The winnings are made to the mouths and the normal winning holes 29 and 30. The prize balls are not paid out. Specifically, the proximity switches (the winning hole switches 29a and 30a, the count switch 23, the start opening switch 14a). ) And a detection signal from the photo sensor (the winning confirmation switches 29b, 30b, 23b, 14b) are input, and it is determined that a predetermined payout condition has been established). It is a signal to show.

  The security signal is a signal indicating the security state of the gaming machine. Specifically, when it is determined that a discharge abnormality to the start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the detection result of the starting opening switch 14a and the detection result of the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the security signal is re-supplied. It is output to an external device such as a hall computer until the initialization process is executed. In addition, when it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the special winning opening has occurred based on the detection result of the count switch 23 and the detection result of the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b, the security signal is turned on again and initialized. The data is output to an external device such as a hall computer until the process is executed. Also, when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected, a security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Also, when the gaming machine is turned on and the initialization process is executed, a security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  Note that the signal output externally as the security signal is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, not only the abnormal discharge to the start winning port 14 or the big winning port, but also the abnormal discharge to the normal winning ports 29 and 30 may be detected and output to the outside as a security signal. In addition, for example, when abnormal magnetism is detected by a magnet sensor provided in a gaming machine or when abnormal radio waves are detected by a radio wave sensor provided in a gaming machine, it is configured so that it can be output externally as a security signal. Also good. In addition, for example, when an abnormality is detected in various switches provided in a gaming machine (for example, when an occurrence of a short circuit is detected due to determination that the input value exceeds a threshold value), it can be output externally as a security signal. You may comprise as follows. As such, if it is configured so that the abnormal output to the normal winning opening, the magnetic abnormality, and the radio wave abnormality can be externally output as a security signal from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160, it is only necessary to connect one signal line. An abnormality can be detected by an external device such as a hall computer, and the work burden related to the abnormality detection can be reduced.

  Further, for example, even when a communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 is detected, it is configured so that it can be externally output as a security signal from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160. May be. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that a communication error has occurred based on the failure to receive the payout control command from the payout control microcomputer 370, and from the common connector CN 8 on the terminal board 160. It may be output externally as a security signal. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that a communication abnormality has occurred based on the value of any error bit in the status register of the serial communication circuit 511 being set, and the terminal board 160 The connector CN8 may be externally output as a security signal.

  In addition to the signal line and connector CN8 for the security signal, a signal line and connector dedicated to communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 may be provided on the terminal board 160. When a communication abnormality between the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 is detected, an external device such as a hall computer is transmitted via the terminal board 160 as a signal different from the security signal. May be output.

  The high probability signal is a signal indicating that the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state). In this embodiment, the high-accuracy signal is externally output through the terminal board 160 until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the power failure is restored (specifically, until the first big hit occurs).

  Further, as described above, the prize ball information is a signal that is output every time a specific number (10 in this example) of prize ball payouts is detected. In this embodiment, a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls (10 balls in this embodiment) is satisfied (start winning opening 14, large winning opening, normal winning prize) A winning has occurred in the ports 29 and 30. Specifically, a detection signal from the proximity switch (winning port switches 29a and 30a, count switch 23, start port switch 14a) and a photo sensor (winning confirmation switches 29b and 30b). , 23b, 14b) on the condition that both of the detection signals are input, it is determined that a predetermined payout condition has been established.), And a winning signal is output to the outside based on the winning signal. The number of prize balls can be grasped on the side. Therefore, the prize ball information may be configured not to be output externally.

  33 to 37 are flowcharts showing the information output process of S31. 33 to 37, S1002 to S1020 are processes for outputting a start port signal, S1021 to S1023 are processes for outputting a winning signal, and S1031 to S1036 are symbol determinations. This is a process for outputting one signal, and S1050 to S1068 are processes for outputting one big hit, two big hits, three big hits, and a short time signal. S1068A to S1068C and S1069 to S1074 are processes for outputting a security signal, and S1075 to S1077 are processes for outputting a high-accuracy signal.

  In the information output process, the CPU 56 first sets the address of the start port information setting table in the pointer (S1002), and loads the number of processes pointed to by the pointer (S1003). The number of processes (= 1) and the start port switch input bit (start port switch input bit determination value (01 (H))) are set in the start port information setting table. The start opening switch input bit determination value is a determination value for determining whether or not there is a start winning at the start winning opening 14. In S1003, since the pointer points to the address of the number of processes in the start port information setting table, data of the number of processes (= 1) in the start port information setting table is loaded. If the gaming machine has two start winning ports, 2 is set as the number of processes in the start port information setting table, and start port switch input bits for the two start winning ports are set. You can do so.

  Next, the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S1004), and sets the switch-on buffer as switch input data (S1005). Then, the pointer is incremented by 1 (S1006), the start port switch input bit pointed to by the pointer is loaded into the register (S1007), and the logical product of the start port switch input bit and the switch input data is obtained (S1008). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 01 (H), that is, when the start port switch 14a is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the start port switch 14a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 00 (H).

  When the logical product operation result is 0 (Y in S1009), the process proceeds to S1015. If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in S1009), it is determined that a winning to the start winning opening 14 has occurred, and the start opening information storage counter is loaded into the register (S1010). The start port information storage counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining outputs of the start port signal (that is, the remaining number of start winnings that have not been output from the start port signal). Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the start port information storage counter (S1011). Then, it is confirmed whether the calculation result (added result) is not 0 (S1012). When the calculation result is 0 (N in S1012), 1 is subtracted from the calculation result (S1013). Then, the calculation result is stored in the start port information storage counter (S1014).

  In this embodiment, the case where the processing after S1010 is executed and the start port signal is output based on the detection of only the ON state of the upstream start port switch 14a in the start winning port 14 is shown. However, the start port signal may be output based on the detection of the ON state of both the upstream start port switch 14a and the downstream winning confirmation switch 14b.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (S1015), and determines whether the number of processes is not 0 (S1016). When the number of processes is not 0 (Y in S1016), the process proceeds to S1004. In this embodiment, since the gaming machine has only the start winning opening 14, 1 is set as the initial value of the number of processes, and it is always determined that the number of processes is 0 in S1016. .

  If it is determined in S1016 that the number of processes is 0 (N in S1016), the CPU 56 sets the initial value (00 (H)) in the information buffer formed in the RAM 55 (S1017). Next, the CPU 56 sets the start port output bit position (bit 1 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) of the information output buffer formed in the RAM 55 (S1018). Then, the CPU 56 sets the address of the start port information storage timer in the pointer (S1019), and executes a winning timer setting process (S1020).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the winning output bit position of the information output buffer (bit 6 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) (S1021). Then, the CPU 56 sets the address of the winning information storage timer in the pointer (S1022), and executes a winning timer setting process (S1023).

  In this embodiment, a common subroutine (winning timer set process) is executed when the start signal is output externally and when the winning signal is output externally, so that the start port output bit position of the information buffer is output. Is set and a start port signal is output, a winning output bit position of the information buffer is set, and a winning signal is output. Details of the winning timer setting process will be described later (see FIG. 38).

  Next, the CPU 56 loads the symbol determination number 1 information timer into the register (S1031), reflects the state of the symbol determination number 1 information timer in the flag register (S1032), and the symbol determination number 1 information timer times out. It is determined whether or not (S1033). In this embodiment, in the special symbol variation processing (see S303), when the variation time times out, when the special symbol variation stops, the symbol determination number 1 information timer outputs the symbol determination number output time (in this example, 0). .500 seconds) is set, and when the symbol determination count output time has not elapsed, it is determined that the symbol determination count 1 information timer has not timed out, and when the symbol determination count output time has elapsed (symbol determination count) When the value of the 1 information timer is 0), it is determined that the 1 symbol information timer has timed out.

  If the symbol determination number 1 information timer has not timed out (N in S1033), the symbol determination number 1 information timer is decremented by 1 (S1034), and the calculation result is stored in the symbol determination number 1 information timer (S1035). Then, the symbol determination count 1 output bit position of the information buffer (bit 0 of output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) is set (S1036). When the symbol determination number 1 output bit position of the information buffer is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in S1102 and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103, whereby the symbol determination number 1 signal is output. Output from port 1 (becomes ON state). If the symbol determination count 1 information timer times out (Y in S1033), the symbol determination count 1 signal is turned off as a result of the processing of S1036 not being executed.

  By the above-described processing of S1031 to S1036, every time the change of the special symbol is stopped (stopped symbol is fixed), the symbol determination frequency 1 signal is turned on.

  Next, the CPU 56 loads a special symbol process flag (S1050), compares the value of the special symbol process flag with the special winning opening opening pre-processing designation value ("5") (S1051), and compares the value of the special symbol process flag. Is less than 5 (S1052). When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 (Y in S1052), the process proceeds to S1058. When the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (N in S1052), the value of the special symbol process flag is compared with the small hit release pre-processing designation value (“8”) (S1053). It is determined whether or not the value of is 8 or more (S1054). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more (Y in S1054), the process proceeds to S1058. If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 (N in S1054), the output buffer position of one big hit in the information buffer is set (S1055). Also, the big output 2 output bit position of the information buffer is set (S1056). When one output bit position of jackpot and two output bits position of jackpot are set, the information buffer is set to the output value in S1102 and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103. And two jackpot signals are output from the output port 1 (become turned on).

  In this embodiment, a case where control is performed so that one big hit signal is not externally output in the case of a small hit by the processing of S1054 is shown. However, it is common to make it impossible to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is present. When the gaming machine is configured so as to be able to execute an effect (so-called probabilistic latent effect), the process may proceed to S1055 even if it is a small hit, and one signal for a big hit may be output to the outside.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a time reduction check process for confirming whether or not it is in the time reduction state (S1058), and determines whether or not it is in the time reduction state (S1059). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is in the time reduction state by checking whether or not the time reduction flag that is set when shifting to the time reduction state is set. If the time-short state is set (Y in S1059), the time-short output bit position of the information buffer is set (S1060). When the time-short output bit position is set, the time buffer signal is output from the output port 1 by setting the information buffer to the output value in S1102 and outputting the output value to the output port 1 in S1103 (ON). State). Also, the big output 2 output bit position of the information buffer is set (S1061). When the jackpot 2 output bit position is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in the subsequent S1102, and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103, so that the jackpot 2 signal is output from the output port 1 ( Will be on).

  Further, the CPU 56 loads the special symbol process flag (S1062), compares the value of the special symbol process flag with the special winning opening opening pre-processing designation value (“5”) (S1063), and the value of the special symbol process flag is It is determined whether it is less than 5 (S1064). When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 (Y in S1064), the process proceeds to S1068A. When the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (N in S1064), the value of the special symbol process flag is compared with the small hit release pre-processing designation value (“8”) (S1065). It is determined whether the value of is 8 or more (S1066). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more (Y in S1066), the process proceeds to S1068A. When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 (N in S1066), the contents of the big hit type buffer set based on the big hit type determination result in the special symbol normal processing are loaded, and the normal big hit or the probable big hit Whether or not (S1067). Whether or not it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the contents of the big hit type buffer set in the special symbol normal process. For example, the jackpot type buffer stores the contents of the jackpot type determined in the special symbol normal processing and the contents indicating the jackpot determination result. For example, “01” is a normal jackpot, “02” is a probable big hit, “ 03 ”is suddenly regarded as a promising big hit. If the contents of the big hit type buffer are “01” or “02”, it is determined that the big hit is a normal big hit or a probable big hit. In this case, the big output 3 output bit position of the information buffer is set (S1068). When the jackpot 3 output bit position is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in S1102 and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103, so that the jackpot 3 signal is output from the output port 1 ( Will be on).

  By the processing of S1050 to S1068 described above, one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, three jackpot signals and a short time signal corresponding to the jackpot type and gaming state are output (turns on).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a discharge abnormality flag is set (S1068A). If the discharge abnormality flag is set (that is, if the occurrence of discharge abnormality is detected), the CPU 56 clears the value of the security signal information timer if it is set (S1068B), and the security signal of the information buffer The output bit position (bit 7 of output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) is set (S1068C). When the security signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the security signal is output from the output port 1 by setting the information buffer to the output value in S1102 and outputting the output value to the output port 1 in S1103. (Turns on).

  If a discharge abnormality to the start winning opening 14 or the big prize opening is detected by the processing of S1068A to S1068C shown above, the discharge abnormality is continued until the power is supplied to the gaming machine again and the initialization process is executed. A security signal based on is output.

  As described above, the abnormal discharge flag is stored in the backup RAM and is retained even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Therefore, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the power failure is interrupted. When the recovery process (see S91 and S92) is executed, the process of S1068A to S1068C is executed based on the fact that the discharge abnormality flag is held, so that the security signal based on the discharge abnormality is restored again after the power failure recovery. External output will be resumed. Then, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the discharge abnormality flag is reset based on the execution of the initialization process (see S10), and the external output of the security signal based on the discharge abnormality ends. (However, in this case, an external output of a security signal based on the execution of the initialization process is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) by executing the processes of S1069 to S1074 described later. ).

  If the discharge abnormality flag is not set (N in S1068A), the CPU 56 loads the security signal information timer (S1069), reflects the state of the security signal information timer in the flag register (S1070), and the security signal information timer. Whether or not has timed out is determined (S1071). In this embodiment, when a winning of a game ball to the start winning port 14 is detected when the variable winning ball device 15 is not in the open state, or when a winning of the game ball to the big winning port is detected when the big hit game is not being played. When it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) is set in the security signal information timer (see S255 and S265 in the abnormal winning notification process), and the predetermined time has not elapsed. Is determined that the security signal information timer has not timed out, and when the predetermined time has elapsed (when the value of the security signal information timer is 0), it is determined that the security signal information timer has timed out.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the initialization process is executed, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) is set in the security signal information timer (in the main process). S14a), when the predetermined time has not elapsed, it is determined that the security signal information timer has not timed out, and when the predetermined time has elapsed (when the value of the security signal information timer is 0), It is determined that the signal information timer has timed out.

  If the security signal information timer has not timed out (N in S1071), the security signal information timer is decremented by 1 (S1072), and the calculation result is stored in the security signal information timer (S1073). Then, the security signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 7 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) is set (S1074). When the security signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the security signal is output from the output port 1 by setting the information buffer to the output value in S1102 and outputting the output value to the output port 1 in S1103. (Turns on). If the security signal information timer times out (Y in S1071), the process of S1074 is not executed, so that the security signal is turned off.

  By the processing of S1069 to S1074 shown above, the initialization process is executed until 30 seconds have elapsed after the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening is detected or when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. Until 30 seconds elapse, a security signal is output using the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160.

  When a new abnormal prize is detected during the output of the security signal, the output of the security signal is continued until 30 seconds have elapsed since the last abnormal prize was detected.

  In addition, if an abnormal winning is detected and a discharge abnormality is detected while the security signal is still being output after starting the output of the security signal based on the execution of the initialization process, Switching from security signal output control based on detection of detection and initialization processing to security signal output control based on discharge abnormality. Specifically, when the security signal information timer is set based on the detection of abnormal winning or the execution of the initialization process, the process of S1069 to S1074 is executed and the security signal is output to the outside. When an abnormality is detected, a discharge abnormality flag is set in the switch normal / abnormality check process (see S2128A and S2134A). Thereafter, the process is switched to S1068A to S1068C because the discharge abnormality flag is set, the security signal information timer is cleared (see S1068B), and the discharge abnormality flag is reset in the initialization process. A security signal is externally output based on the fact that the discharge abnormality flag is set (see S1068C).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high-accuracy output permission flag is set (S1075). Note that the high-accuracy output permission flag is set when a hot start process is executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see S9103). If the high-accuracy medium output permission flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S1076). If the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the high-accuracy medium signal output bit position (bit 7 of the output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 9) of the information buffer (S1077). When the high-accuracy signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in subsequent S1102, and the output value is output to the output port 0 in S1103. It is output from 0 (becomes ON state). In this embodiment, after the power failure recovery, if the first big hit occurs, the high-accuracy output permission flag is reset (see S1303), and as a result, the high-accuracy medium signal is turned off.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the high-accuracy output permission flag is reset when the first big hit occurs. It is not limited to what is shown. For example, the high-accuracy medium output permission flag may be reset even when a small hit occurs. Also, for example, if the probability variation state is terminated based on the fact that the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the probability variation state, the certain number of variations display is terminated and the probability variation state is changed. The configuration may be such that the high-accuracy output permission flag is reset when the process ends.

  If the probability variation flag is set after the power failure recovery by the processing of S1075 to S1077 described above, the high-probability medium signal is output until the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, until the first big hit occurs). Output (turns on). That is, in this embodiment, as already described, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the probability variation flag is held in the backup RAM for a predetermined period. Therefore, if the probability change state was controlled before the occurrence of a power failure, the probability change flag should be retained in the backup RAM. Until then, the output of the high-accuracy signal is continued.

  In this embodiment, when the first big hit occurs, the high-accuracy medium output permission flag is reset (see S1303), so that the high-accuracy medium signal is not output thereafter. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, if the first big hit occurs), the output of the high-accuracy signal is prohibited.

  In this embodiment, only the process of setting the high-accuracy medium output permission flag is performed at the time of executing the power failure recovery process of the main process, and it is confirmed whether or not the probability change flag is set in the information output process of S31. Although the case where the process is performed so as to output the high-accuracy signal is shown, the processing method of the high-accuracy signal output is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, it is checked whether or not the probability change flag is set in the power failure recovery processing of the main processing, and if it is set, the high accuracy signal output bit position of the information buffer is set or A high accuracy signal may be output by performing processing such as setting a timer. Even when the probability variation flag is checked in the power failure recovery process and the output of the high-accuracy signal is started in this way, the high-level signal is output when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the first big hit occurs. It may be configured to perform control so as to stop the output of the accuracy signal, and to control so as not to output the accuracy signal thereafter.

  In this embodiment, the output bit position of the corresponding signal in the information output processing shown in FIGS. 33 to 37 is set for each timer interrupt (S1036, S1055, S1056, S1060, S1061, S1068, S1068C, S1074, S1077), S1102, and S1103 are executed to output externally from the output ports 0 and 1. However, regarding the output state of each signal, the value of the corresponding output bit changes from the previous setting. It will not change unless it is done. For example, if the value of the corresponding output bit is set to “1”, the signal continues to be output while it is set.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the winning timer setting process executed in S1020 and S1023 of the information output process. In the winning timer setting process, the CPU 56 first loads the information storage timer pointed to by the pointer (S2001), reflects the state of the loaded information storage timer in the flag register (S2002), and determines whether the signal is being output. Is determined (S2003). In this case, when the winning timer set process is executed in S1020 of the information output process, the start port information storage timer is loaded, the state is reflected in the flag register, and whether or not the start port signal is being output. Will be judged. When the winning timer set process is executed in S1023 of the information output process, the winning information storage timer is loaded and the state is reflected in the flag register to determine whether or not the winning signal is being output. It will be.

  The start port information storage timer is a timer for measuring an on time and an off time (for example, an on time of 100 ms and an off time of 100 ms) of the start port signal. If the value of the start port information storage timer is not 0, it is determined that the start port signal is being output. If the value of the start port information storage timer is 0, it is determined that the start port signal is not being output. The winning information storage timer is a timer for measuring an on time and an off time (for example, an on time of 100 ms and an off time of 100 ms) of the winning signal. If the value of the winning information storage timer is not 0, it is determined that the winning signal is being output. If the value of the winning information storage timer is 0, it is determined that the winning signal is not being output.

  If the signal (start port signal or winning signal) is being output (Y in S2003), the process proceeds to S2012. If the signal (start port signal or winning signal) is not being output (N in S2003), the CPU 56 adds 1 to the pointer value (S2004). In this embodiment, in the ROM 54, the start port information storage counter is set in the area next to the area where the start port information storage timer is set, and the area next to the area where the winning information storage timer is set. Is set with a winning information storage counter. Therefore, by executing the process of S2004, the pointer value indicates the address of the start port information storage counter or the winning information storage counter.

  Next, the CPU 56 loads the information storage counter (start port information storage counter or winning information storage counter) pointed to by the pointer (S2005), and changes the state of the loaded information storage counter (start port information storage counter or winning information storage counter). It is reflected in the flag register (S2006), and it is determined whether there is a remaining number of output times of the signal (start port signal or winning signal) (S2007).

  When the start port switch 14a is turned on (N in S1009), the start port information storage counter is added, so that it is determined that there is a remaining number of output times of the start port signal. In addition, a winning to one of the winning ports (starting winning port 14, large winning port, normal winning ports 29, 30) occurs, and proximity switches (starting port switch 14a, count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a). Is turned on and the photo sensor (winning confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b, 30b) is turned on, the winning information storage counter is incremented every time 10 awarded balls are accumulated (see S5132). It is determined that there is a remaining number of output times of the winning signal.

  If there is no remaining number of outputs of the signal (start port signal or winning signal) (Y in S2007), the winning timer setting process is terminated. If there is a remaining number of output times of the signal (start port signal or winning signal) (N in S2007), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the upper storage counter (start port information storing counter or winning information storing counter) pointed to by the pointer ( In S2008, the calculation result (result obtained by subtracting 1) is stored in the information storage counter (starting port information storage counter or winning information storage counter) (S2009). Then, the winning information operating time (50) is set in the register (S2010). The winning information operating time (50) is a time for which a 4 ms timer interrupt is executed 50 times, that is, a time of 0.200 seconds (200 ms). In this embodiment, the case where the same value is set as the winning information operating time is shown when the start opening signal is output and when the winning signal is output. However, different values are set. Also good.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the pointer (S2011). By executing the processing of S2011, the pointer value returns to the state indicating the address of the start port information storage timer or the winning information storage timer again. Then, the process proceeds to S2012.

  Next, if the winning information operating time is not set in S2010, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the information storage timer (start port information storing timer or winning information storing timer) pointed to by the pointer, and the winning information operating time is set in S2010. If so, the winning information operating time is decremented by 1 (S2012). Then, the calculation result (the result obtained by subtracting 1) is stored in the information storage timer (start port information storage timer or winning information storage timer) pointed to by the pointer (S2013).

  The CPU 56 compares the calculation result with the winning information on time (25) (S2014), and determines whether the calculating result is shorter than the winning information on time (S2015). The winning information on time (25) is a time for which a 4 ms timer interruption is executed 25 times, that is, a time of 0.100 seconds (100 ms).

  When the calculation result is not shorter than the winning information on time, that is, when the calculation result (remaining time of the start port information storage timer or the winning information storage timer) is longer than the winning information on time (100 ms) ( The CPU 56 loads the information buffer (S2016), and obtains the logical sum of the loaded information buffer value and the information output buffer value (S2017). Then, the CPU 56 stores the calculation result of S2017 in the information buffer (S2018).

  When the winning timer set process is executed in S1020 of the information output process by executing the processes of S2016 to S2018, the logic of the value of the information output buffer in which the start port output bit is set in S1018 By obtaining the sum, the start port output bit position of the information buffer (bit 1 of output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) is set. When the start port output bit position of the information buffer is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in S1102 of the subsequent information output process, and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103, whereby the start port signal is set. Is output from the output port 1.

  When the winning timer set process is executed in S1023 of the information output process by executing the processes of S2016 to S2018, the logical sum with the value of the information output buffer in which the winning output bit is set in S1011. Is obtained, the winning output bit position of the information buffer (bit 6 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 9) is set. When the winning output bit position of the information buffer is set, the information buffer is set to the output value in S1102 of the subsequent information output processing, and the output value is output to the output port 1 in S1103, whereby the winning signal is output. It will be output from port 1.

  When the winning is set to the start winning port 14 (the start port switch 14a is turned on) by the information output processing S1002 to S1020 and the winning timer set processing shown in FIG. 38, the starting port signal is output. That is, after the start port signal is turned on for 100 ms, it is turned off for 100 ms. By inputting this starting port signal to the hall computer, the number of winnings to the starting winning port 14 can be recognized.

  Since the start port signal is turned on for 100 ms and then turned off for 100 ms, the next start port is turned on after the 100 ms off state even if a start winning is continuously generated in a short time. A signal is output. That is, the start port signals are output with an interval of at least 100 ms.

  Thus, since the start port signals are output at intervals of at least 100 ms, the hall computer can reliably grasp the total number of start winning prizes.

  In addition, the winning is set to one of the winning ports (start winning port 14, large winning port, normal winning ports 29, 30) by the winning timer set processing shown in S1021 to S1023 and FIG. The switches (start port switch 14a, count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a) are turned on and the photosensors (winning confirmation switches 14b, 23b, 29b, 30b) are turned on, and the number of planned winning balls is accumulated. Each time a winning signal is output. That is, after the winning signal is turned on for 100 ms, it is turned off for 100 ms. By inputting this winning signal to the hall computer, the expected number of winning balls can be recognized.

  Since the winning signal is turned on for 100 ms and then turned off for 100 ms, even if a start winning is continuously generated in a short time, the next winning signal is displayed after the off state for 100 ms. Is output. In other words, the winning signals are output with an interval of at least 100 ms.

  Thus, the winning signals are output at intervals of at least 100 ms, so that the hall computer can reliably grasp the total number of planned winning balls.

  In this embodiment, when the winning signal is output to the outside, first, the processing of S2012 is executed to subtract the value of the winning information storage timer, and then S2018, S1102, and S1103 are executed to send the winning signal to the external Although the case of outputting is shown, the processing order of the subtraction processing of the winning information storage timer and the winning signal external output processing is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, first, processing similar to S2018, S1102, and S1103 may be performed to perform external output processing of a winning signal, and then processing similar to S2012 may be performed to subtract the value of the winning information storage timer. .

  Next, the security signal output timing will be described. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the output timing of the security signal. In this embodiment, when initialization processing is executed at the start of power supply to the gaming machine (see S10 to S14), a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) is set in the security signal information timer. Based on (refer to S14a), the processing of S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 is executed in the information output process (refer to S31), and as shown in FIG. A security signal is output to the external device for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  Also, when it is determined that an abnormal winning at the big winning opening has occurred (see S251 to S254) or when it is determined that an abnormal winning at the starting winning opening 14 has occurred (see S261 to S264). Based on the setting of a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) to the security signal information timer (see S255 and S265), the processing of S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 is executed in the information output process (see S31). As shown in FIG. 39A, a security signal is output from the connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  In addition, after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the detection error between the detected number of the start opening switch 14a and the detected number of the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b becomes a predetermined value (10 in this example) or more. Based on this, when it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the start winning opening 14 has occurred (see S2121 to S2127), the detection error between the number detected by the count switch 23 and the number detected by the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is a predetermined value ( In this example, even when it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the special winning opening has occurred based on the fact that 10) or more (see S2129 to S2133), the abnormal discharge flag is set. (Refer to S2128A and S2134A), the processing of S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 is executed in the information output process (refer to S31), as shown in FIG. 39B. Next to the power supply to the gaming machine is turned on again initialization process is performed, the connector CN8 terminal board 160, the security signal is outputted to an external device such as a hall computer.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the initialization process is executed at the start of power supply to the gaming machine, when the abnormal winning at the starting winning port 14 or the big winning port is detected, and at the starting winning port 14 and when a discharge abnormality to the special winning opening is detected, a security signal is externally output from the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a security signal is being output to the outside and a discharge abnormality to the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening is newly detected, the initialization process is executed or the abnormal winning is detected. Is switched from security signal output control based on the security signal output control based on detection of discharge abnormality. For example, when the output of the security signal is started based on the fact that the initialization process is executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, or based on the detection of abnormal winning at the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening When the output of the security signal is started, as shown in FIG. 39A, the output of the security signal should be continued until 30 seconds elapse. However, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), even before 30 seconds have elapsed, the detection error between the number of detections of the start opening switch 14a and the number of detections of the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b is a predetermined value (this example). 10) or more, it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the start winning opening 14 has occurred, or the detection error between the number detected by the count switch 23 and the number detected by the winning confirmation 2 switch 23b is a predetermined value (in this example) 10) As described above, there is a possibility that it is determined that an abnormal discharge to the special winning opening has occurred. In this case, when the occurrence of a discharge abnormality is detected and the discharge abnormality flag is set (see S2121 to S2128A, S2129 to S2134A), the process of S1069 to S1074 is changed to the process of S1068A to S1068C in the information output process (see S31). As shown in FIG. 39C, the output of the security signal is continued until the gaming machine is turned on again and the initialization process is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the initialization process is executed at the start of power supply to the gaming machine or when an abnormal winning at the start winning port 14 or the big winning port is detected, the security signal is applied for 30 seconds. However, the output time of the security signal is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a security signal is output for 30 seconds when the initialization process is executed, while a security signal is output for 1 minute when an abnormal winning at the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening is detected. Different signal output times may be used so that it is possible to recognize whether the initialization process has been executed or whether an abnormal winning to the start winning opening 14 or the big winning opening has been detected.

  Further, the security signal output period may be different depending on whether an abnormal winning at the start winning opening 14 is detected or an abnormal winning at the large winning opening is detected. For example, a security signal may be output for 2 minutes when an abnormal winning at the start winning opening 14 is detected, and a security signal may be output for 1 minute when an abnormal winning at a large winning opening is detected.

  Next, the output timing of the security signal when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the security signal is output based on the discharge abnormality will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the output timing of the security signal when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when the security signal is output based on the discharge abnormality.

  When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after the security signal is output based on the discharge abnormality and the power supply is restored, the initialization process is executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (S10). To S14), the discharge abnormality flag is reset (see S10), and the security signal output control based on the discharge abnormality is terminated. On the other hand, when the initialization process is executed, a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) is set in the security signal information timer (see S14a). Therefore, the processing of S1069 to S1074, S1102, and S1103 is executed in the information output processing (see S31), and a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) from the connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 to an external device such as a hall computer. ) A security signal is output. Therefore, when the initialization process is executed after the restoration of the power failure, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), it is apparent that a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) is elapsed after the power to the gaming machine is turned on again. When the elapses, the security signal external output ends.

  On the other hand, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after the security signal is output based on the discharge abnormality and the power supply is restored, the power failure recovery process is executed based on the stored contents of the backup RAM. (See S91, S92), since the discharge abnormality flag is backed up in the backup RAM, the processing of S1068A to S1068C, S1102, and S1103 is continued in the information output process (see S31) even after the power failure is restored. Accordingly, when the power failure recovery process is executed without executing the initialization process after the power failure recovery, the security signal is not detected even after the power to the gaming machine is turned on again as shown in FIG. Output continues. Therefore, once the output of the security signal is started based on the discharge abnormality, the output of the security signal is continued until the game machine is turned on again until the initialization process is executed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (S703) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first analyzes the received effect control command and executes a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol) is executed (S706). Furthermore, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the variable display device 9 is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, when a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, a display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) first selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (S821). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S822).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 1 notification flag indicating that the abnormal winning notification (hereinafter referred to as abnormal winning 1 notification) is being performed in the first mode is set (S823). ). When the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (Y in S823), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of only the display control execution data 1 and the sound number data 1 in the process data 1. Execute (S824). That is, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect according to the variable display is not executed, The lamp display corresponding to the winning 1 notification is continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the abnormal winning 1 notification, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 has an abnormal winning 2 notification flag indicating that abnormal notification is performed in the second mode (hereinafter referred to as abnormal winning 2 notification). It is confirmed whether it is set (S825). If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (Y in S825), the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device according to the contents of only the display control execution data 1 in the process data 1 (S826). . That is, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the abnormal winning 2 notification, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (as production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1)). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts and speaker 27 as effect parts is executed (S 827). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the process of controlling the effect device is divided according to whether or not the abnormal winning is being notified, but the lamp display pattern according to the variable display and the sound effect sound effect and abnormality If the display pattern of the lamp and the warning sound (notification sound) corresponding to the winning notification are set in different channels, and the lamp display can be performed simultaneously and the sound can be output simultaneously, S824, S826, and S827. There is no need to separate the processes.

  Although not particularly mentioned in this embodiment, the discharge abnormality notification is executed together with the effect symbol variation display even when the effect symbol variation display is started during the execution of the discharge abnormality notification. Therefore, it is desirable that the discharge abnormality notification is continued. For example, the discharge abnormality notification may be continued by reducing and displaying a character string such as “discharge abnormality” on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Conversely, when the discharge abnormality notification is being executed, control may be performed so as not to execute the change display of the effect symbol. In this case, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the discharge abnormality flag is set before S821 of the effect symbol variation start process or before S841 of the effect symbol variation process described later, and if the discharge abnormality flag is set. Then, it is only necessary to end the process as it is and not shift to the process after S821 or the process after S841.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S828), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect symbol changing process (S802). The updated value is updated (S829).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (S841) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by -1 (1 subtraction). (S842). When the process timer times out (S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S844).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (S845). When the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (Y in S845), the production control CPU 101 performs display control among the process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) set next. The control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of only the execution data i and the sound number data i (S846). That is, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect according to the variable display is not executed, The lamp display corresponding to the winning 1 notification is continued. Accordingly, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, the lamp display effect according to the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, but the lamp display according to the abnormal winning 1 notification is continued. The Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display change of the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the abnormal winning 1 notification, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed together with the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (S847). When the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (Y in S847), the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) set next. The control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of only the execution data i (S848). That is, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are continued. Therefore, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, but the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification is performed. And sound output continues. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the abnormal winning 2 notification, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the process data i (display control execution data i, lamp control execution data i, and sound number data i) set next. The control state for the rendering device is changed (S849).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (S850), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S852). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S851), the process proceeds to S852. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stopping the fluctuation. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing the notification control process of S707. In the notification control process, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a discharge abnormality notification designation command has been received (S3001). If the discharge abnormality notification designation command has been received (that is, when a discharge abnormality is detected), the effect control CPU 101 transmits lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification to the lamp driver board 35. (S3002). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display a discharge abnormality notification screen (for example, a screen displaying a character string such as “discharge abnormality”) on the screen displayed at that time. The command is output to the VDP 109 (S3003). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays a discharge abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 according to the command. Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification is performed thereafter, and the discharge abnormality notification screen is superimposed on the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, when the discharge abnormality notification is started, the discharge abnormality notification is continued until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Then, the discharge abnormality notification is terminated based on the fact that the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the discharge abnormality notification is not executed after the power supply to the gaming machine is restored. Specifically, in this embodiment, even if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the discharge abnormality notification, the processing such as retransmitting the discharge abnormality notification designation command after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed is not performed. Therefore, the discharge abnormality notification is not resumed after the power supply is restored.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification and the display of the discharge abnormality notification screen are performed as the discharge abnormality notification is shown, but the notification mode of the discharge abnormality notification is in this embodiment. It is not limited to what is shown. For example, the discharge abnormality notification may be executed by outputting a sound corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification.

  If the discharge abnormality notification designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (S3005). If the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (if abnormal winning 1 notification is in progress), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the abnormal winning 1 notification timer for measuring the execution period of the abnormal winning 1 notification ( S3006), it is confirmed whether the abnormal winning 1 notification timer after subtraction has timed out (S3007). If the abnormal winning 1 notification timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 stops the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification and stops the abnormal winning 1 notification (S3008). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the abnormal winning 1 notification flag (S3009).

  When the abnormal winning 1 notification in-progress flag is not set (N in S3005) or when the abnormal winning 1 notification timer has not timed out (N in S3007), the effect control CPU 101 uses the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command. Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command has been received (S3010, S3011). If the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command or the starting abnormal winning 1 notification designation command has been received (Y in S3010, Y in S3011), that is, when the abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected 20 times. The effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification to the lamp driver board 35 (S3012). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the abnormal winning 1 notification flag (S3013), and sets a value corresponding to 31 seconds in the abnormal winning 1 notification timer (S3014).

  As described above, by executing the processing of S3005 to S3014, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed for 31 seconds based on the reception of the abnormal winning 1 notification specifying command or the starting abnormal winning 1 notification specifying command. .

  In this embodiment, the case where the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed as the abnormal winning 1 notification is shown. However, the notification mode of the abnormal winning 1 notification is limited to that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, the abnormal winning 1 notification may be executed by performing screen display or sound output according to the abnormal winning 1 notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received and when the abnormal starting winning 1 notification designation command is received (that is, when the abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected 20 times and when starting Although the case where the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed in a common manner is shown in the case where the abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 is detected 20 times), the abnormal winning notification manner may be different. For example, when an abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received, a lamp display and sound output according to the abnormal winning 1 notification are performed, while when a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received, an abnormal winning 1 notification is notified. Only lamp display according to the above may be performed.

  If neither the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command nor the start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command has been received, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (S3015). If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (if abnormal winning 2 notification is in progress), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the abnormal winning 2 notification timer for measuring the execution period of the abnormal winning 2 notification ( S3016), it is confirmed whether or not the abnormal winning 2 notification timer after subtraction has timed out (S3017). If the abnormal winning 2 notification timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 stops the lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification and stops the abnormal winning 2 notification (S3018). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the abnormal winning 2 notification flag (S3019).

  When the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set (N in S3015) or when the abnormal winning 2 notification timer has not timed out (N in S3017), the effect control CPU 101 uses the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command. Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the abnormal start winning 2 notification designation command is received (S3020, S3021). If an abnormal winning 2 notification designation command or a start abnormal winning 2 notification designation command has been received (Y in S3020, Y in S3021), that is, when an abnormal winning to the big winning opening or starting winning opening 14 is detected 50 times. The production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning 2 notification to the sound output board 70 (S3022). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. The effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification to the lamp driver board 35 (S3023). Therefore, lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the abnormal winning 2 notification flag (S3024), and sets a value corresponding to 300 seconds to the abnormal winning 2 notification timer (S3025).

  Furthermore, if NO is determined in S3021, or after S3025, it is determined whether another notification designation command is received (S3026). The other notification designation commands are notification designation commands corresponding to various abnormalities other than the discharge abnormality notification designation command described above. For example, a magnetic abnormality notification designation command corresponding to “magnetic abnormality” and a radio abnormality notification designation command corresponding to “radio wave abnormality” correspond to the other notification designation commands in S3026.

  When receiving the notification designation command from the game control board 31, the effect control CPU 101 outputs voice data corresponding to the type of the received notification designation command to the voice output board 70 (S <b> 3027). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the inputted voice data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Thereafter, the process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, various abnormalities detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and commands transmitted for abnormality notification will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an abnormality that can be detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and the contents thereof. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing the relationship between the contents of abnormal winnings, discharge abnormalities, and other abnormalities, and the commands transmitted corresponding to the respective abnormalities.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “big prize mouth abnormal prize” indicating the prize for the closed big prize, and the improper prize to the big prize mouth “ Detecting abnormalities in the `` Big prize outlet discharge abnormality '', `` Starting prize opening abnormal prize '' indicating a prize at the closed start prize opening, `` Starting prize outlet discharge abnormality '' indicating an inappropriate prize at the starting prize opening, "Magnetic anomaly" to indicate, "radio wave anomaly" to indicate the detection of illegal radio waves, "dish full" to indicate that the storage tray (storage tray) is full, "out of ball" to indicate that the storage tray is full, game control board and "Discharge control board communication error" indicating a communication error with the payout control board, "Card unit not connected" indicating that the card unit is not connected, "Card unit communication error" indicating that the signal from the card unit is abnormal, game Various abnormalities such as "game frame opening" indicating the opening of the frame It is possible to detect.

  These abnormalities are detected by the game control microcomputer 560 (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), in the case of “large winning mouth abnormal winning”, “abnormal winning 1 notification designation command” is sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control micro in the case of detection 20 times (pieces). It is transmitted to the computer 100. Similarly, in the case of “start winning prize abnormal prize”, “start abnormal prize 1 notification designation command” is transmitted in the case of detection 20 times (pieces). Then, when the lamp is lit for 31 seconds, the abnormal winning 1 notification or the starting abnormal winning 1 notification is executed.

  In addition, when the “large winning mouth abnormal winning” or “starting winning mouth abnormal winning” reaches 50 times (individual), an “abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command” or “start abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command” is transmitted. As a result, voice notification is provided in addition to lamp notification. Such an abnormal winning 2 notification or a start abnormal winning 2 notification is continued for 300 seconds. As described above, in the present embodiment, the abnormal notification mode is changed depending on whether the abnormal winning is the abnormal state detected 20 times or the abnormal state detected 50 times.

  Further, the security signal is output over 30 seconds in both cases of “Large winning mouth abnormal winning” and “Starting winning mouth abnormal winning”.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (b), with respect to the “big prize opening discharge abnormality” or “start prize opening discharge abnormality”, the “discharge abnormality notification designation command” is detected when the number of detections is 10 times (pieces). It is transmitted from the computer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100. Then, the lamp is turned on and a predetermined discharge abnormality notification screen is displayed on the variable display device 9, whereby discharge abnormality notification is executed. Such a discharge abnormality notification continues until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off and on (returned on). In addition, a security signal is output together with the discharge abnormality notification. The security signal started to be output here is stopped when 30 seconds elapses after the initialization process by turning the power off and on (reapplying). However, if the initialization process is not performed simply by turning the power off and on (re-entering), the output is not stopped and the output is continued even after 30 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (c), for other abnormalities, notification designation commands corresponding to the respective abnormalities as illustrated are detected from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100. Sent. Then, a specific voice notification corresponding to each abnormality is performed.

  As described above, by executing the processing of S3015 to S3025, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed over 300 seconds based on the reception of the abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command or the start abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command. .

  In this embodiment, the case of performing lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification is shown as the abnormal winning 2 notification, but the notification mode of the abnormal winning 2 notification is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to things. For example, the abnormal winning 2 notification may be executed by displaying a screen corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification.

  In addition, for abnormal winnings, the abnormality notification mode is changed depending on whether the abnormal state is detected 20 times or the abnormal state is detected 50 times. The notification mode may be changed according to the detection status, the gaming state at the time of detection, and the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command is received and when the abnormal starting prize 2 notification specifying command is received (that is, when the abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected 50 times and when starting Although the case where the abnormal winning 2 notification is performed in a common manner is shown in the case where the abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 is detected 50 times, the manner of the abnormal winning notification may be different. For example, when an abnormal winning 2 notification designation command is received, an image display, a lamp display and a sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are performed, while when an abnormal start winning 2 notification designation command is received, an abnormal Only lamp display and sound output corresponding to the winning 2 notification may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the number of occurrences of abnormal winning in the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 and detects the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command or start at the timing detected 20 times. Although the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is transmitted and the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command and the start abnormal winning 2 notification designation command are transmitted at the timing detected 50 times, the processing method shown in this embodiment is shown. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may be configured to count the number of occurrences of abnormal winning in the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 on the side of the production control microcomputer 100. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an abnormal winning command indicating that an abnormal winning is detected each time an abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected, and the effect control is performed. The number of times the abnormal winning command is received may be counted on the microcomputer 100 side. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the abnormal winning 1 notification when the number of reception of the abnormal winning command is 20, and executes the abnormal winning 2 notification when the number of reception of the abnormal winning command is 50. You can do it.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a winning detection unit (in this example, a start opening) that can detect a game ball that has won a winning area (in this example, a start winning opening 14, a large winning opening). A switch 14a, a count switch 23), and a winning confirmation unit (in this example, a winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, a winning confirmation 2 switch 23b) capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning detection unit after winning the winning area. . Then, a difference abnormality (in this example, discharge) in which the difference between the number of game balls detected by the winning detection unit and the number of game balls detected by the winning confirmation unit is a predetermined number (10 in this example) or more. Abnormality information (in this example, a security signal) is externally output based on the occurrence of abnormality (abnormality), and abnormality notification (discharge abnormality notification in this example) is executed based on the occurrence of differential abnormality. In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the abnormality information is output to the outside, the power supply to the gaming machine is performed depending on whether or not the initialization process has been executed. Error information is output externally for a different period of time after restarting (in this example, if initialization processing is executed after power is restored, a security signal is output to the outside for only 30 seconds, and initialization processing is not executed. When the power failure recovery process is executed, the external output of the security signal is continued until the next initialization process is executed). In addition, when the abnormality notification is being executed, if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed without executing the initialization process, the abnormality notification is not performed. It is configured. Therefore, when the abnormality supply is being executed, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is started again, the initialization process is executed or the gaming machine is started, or the difference abnormality It is possible to recognize from the outside whether the gaming machine is restarted after the occurrence of.

  For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29, when an illegal act using a radio wave or the like is performed and the discharge abnormality notification is started, the gaming machine is turned on again to end the discharge abnormality notification. It can be considered. In this case, generally, when a game clerk or the like normally powers on the gaming machine, the power is usually turned on while the clear switch is pressed, and initialization is performed upon powering on the gaming machine. Processing is executed. On the other hand, if the gaming machine is turned on again illegally, it seems difficult to turn on the power while the clear switch is pressed, and the initialization process is not executed and the power failure recovery process is executed. And the gaming machine is activated. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the initialization process is executed and the gaming machine is activated, the security signal is output to the outside only for 30 seconds, whereas the gaming machine is activated without performing the initialization process. In this case, since the external output of the security signal is continued until the next initialization process is executed, even if it appears to the unauthorized person that the abnormal discharge notification has ended, By confirming the output state of the security signal, it is possible to recognize whether or not a discharge abnormality has occurred. Therefore, even if the power is turned on again by an unauthorized person, it is possible to recognize whether or not there is a discharge abnormality, and it is possible to enhance the prevention of illegal acts.

  In this embodiment, the number of game balls detected by the winning detection unit (in this example, the start opening switch 14a and the count switch 23) and the winning confirmation unit (in this example, the winning confirmation 1 switch 14b, the winning combination). Although the case where the discharge abnormality is determined based on the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation 2 switch 23b) is shown, the method of determining the discharge abnormality is limited to the one shown in this embodiment. Absent. For example, information indicating the detection timing at the winning detection unit and information indicating the detection timing at the winning confirmation unit are stored, and it is determined whether or not a discharge abnormality has occurred based on the order of the detection timing. You may comprise. That is, in this embodiment, since the winning detection unit is provided in front of the winning confirmation unit, the winning ball detecting unit should first detect the gaming ball and then detect the gaming ball by the winning confirmation unit. . Therefore, if a situation occurs in which a game ball is detected by the winning detection unit after the winning ball is detected by the winning confirmation unit, it is possible to assume that some kind of fraud has occurred and an abnormal discharge has occurred. Can be determined. By configuring in this way, for example, it is possible to prevent an illegal act in which a game ball is hung with a thread or the like and inserted into the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 to make it appear as if a win has occurred. Can do.

  In this embodiment, when power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped while the discharge abnormality notification is being executed, the discharge is uniformly performed after the power failure is restored. Although it is configured not to perform abnormality notification, it is sufficient to at least show to the unauthorized person that the discharge abnormality notification has disappeared, so the discharge abnormality notification is performed only when the power failure is restored without executing the initialization process. What is necessary is just not to perform, and when initialization processing is performed, you may perform discharge abnormality alert | report. For example, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the initialization process is executed, a discharge abnormality notification designation command is transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560 and discharged for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). You may comprise so that abnormality alert | report may be performed.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the abnormality supply is externally output, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the initialization process is executed for a predetermined period. Abnormal information is externally output until (in this example, 30 seconds), and when the initialization process is not executed, the abnormal information is externally output until the initialization process is executed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize from the outside whether the gaming machine is activated by executing the initialization process or whether the gaming machine is restarted after occurrence of a difference abnormality.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable winning device (in this example, the variable winning ball device 15, the variable winning ball device 15, which can be changed between a closed state in which the game ball cannot win in the winning area and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won). Special variable winning ball apparatus 20) is provided. Further, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning in which a game ball wins in the winning area has occurred when the variable winning device is in a closed state. Even when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, abnormality information can be externally output using a common output terminal (in this example, the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160) as in the case where a differential abnormality has occurred. Yes, when a difference abnormality occurs when abnormality information is output to the outside based on the occurrence of an abnormal winning, the control is switched to the external output control of the abnormality information based on the occurrence of the difference abnormality (FIG. 39 (C )reference). Therefore, not only the occurrence of a difference abnormality (discharge abnormality in this example) but also the occurrence of an abnormal winning can be recognized from the outside, and the occurrence of a difference abnormality and an abnormal winning can be recognized by sharing the output terminal. It is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts of the mechanism and complicated wiring work.

  Further, according to this embodiment, even when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, an abnormality notification (in this example, abnormal winning 1 notification, abnormal winning 2 notification) can be executed. Further, when an abnormal winning occurs, the abnormality notification of the first mode is executed (in this example, only the lamp is used for the abnormal winning 1 notification, and the lamp and sound are used for the abnormal winning 2 notification. When a difference abnormality occurs, the abnormality notification of the second aspect that is easier to recognize from the outside than the first aspect is executed (in this example, in addition to the notification using the lamp, the discharge is performed) Display the abnormality notification screen). Therefore, the difference abnormality with high urgency can be notified in a more conspicuous manner.

  Note that the notification in the “easy to recognize from the outside” mode means that the notification is performed in a mode that can be easily recognized from an external player or game store clerk, for example, by displaying a notification screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is. In addition, as long as it is an aspect that can be easily recognized by a player or a game store clerk, the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. Alternatively, the notification area may be displayed by widening the display area. Further, for example, even when notification is performed using the same lamp, the number of lamps that are turned on or blinking is increased, or even when notification is performed using the same speaker 27, the notification sound is increased. If it is an aspect that can be easily recognized by a player or a game store clerk, it can be said that the notification is made in a manner that is easily recognized from the outside. Such a notification mode is not limited to a discharge abnormality or abnormal winning, but is also the same for a notification related to other abnormalities detected by the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the first predetermined number (20 in this example) of game balls are won in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state, the abnormal winning of the first mode is achieved. Notification (in this example, abnormal winning 1 notification using only a lamp) is executed, and when the variable winning device is in a closed state, a second predetermined number (in this example) that the number of game balls in the winning area is greater than the first predetermined number. , 50) When winning, the abnormal winning notification of the second mode different from the first mode (in this example, the abnormal winning 2 notification using a lamp and sound) is executed. For this reason, when the variable winning device is in the closed state, it is possible to notify a highly urgent abnormal winning that has detected more winnings in the winning area in a more conspicuous manner.

  In this embodiment, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed when the first predetermined number reaches 20, and the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed when the second predetermined number reaches 50. However, the first predetermined number and the second predetermined number are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, when the first predetermined number reaches 30, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed, and when the second predetermined number reaches 70, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed. Various values can be selected as the predetermined number.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the first predetermined number of game balls are won in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred and the predetermined period (this In the example, the execution of the abnormal winning notification is terminated after elapse of 31 seconds (in this example, the abnormal winning 1 notification using only the lamp is ended), and the game ball is placed in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state. When the second predetermined number of winnings is greater than the first predetermined number, the abnormal winning notification is executed after the elapse of a specific period (300 seconds in this example) that is longer than the predetermined period since it is determined that the abnormal winning has occurred. End (in this example, the abnormal winning 2 notification using the lamp and sound ends). For this reason, when the variable winning device is in a closed state, it is possible to easily recognize and recognize an abnormal winning with a high urgency that detects more winnings in the winning area for a longer period.

  In this embodiment, the case where the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed for 31 seconds as the predetermined period and the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed for 300 seconds as the specific period is shown. It is not restricted to what was shown with the form of. For example, various periods can be selected as the predetermined period and the specific period, such as executing the abnormal prize 1 notification for 50 seconds as the predetermined period and executing the abnormal prize 2 notification for 500 seconds as the specific period.

In addition, according to this embodiment, when the first predetermined number of game balls are won in the winning area when the variable winning device is in the closed state, the first effect means (in this example, the lamp) is used. An abnormal winning notification is executed (in this example, abnormal winning 1 notification is executed), and when the variable winning device is in a closed state, a game ball is won in the winning area by a second predetermined number greater than the first predetermined number. Performs an abnormal prize notification using the first effect means (in this example, the lamp) and the second effect means (in this example, the speaker 27) (in this example, the abnormal prize 2 notification is executed). For this reason, when the variable winning device is in the closed state, it is possible to notify a highly urgent abnormal winning that has detected more winnings in the winning area in a more conspicuous manner.
Embodiment 2. FIG.
The configuration in which the security signal is output externally based on the discharge abnormality and abnormal winnings shown in the first embodiment and the detection of other abnormalities and the execution of the initialization process can be applied to gaming machines configured in various modes. It is. For example, in a gaming machine equipped with an accessory such as a movable member, various notifications (see FIG. 48) are made based on detection of abnormal discharge, abnormal winning, and other abnormalities in accordance with the same processing as in the first embodiment. In addition, a security signal may be output to the outside based on detection of abnormal discharge or abnormal winning and execution of initialization processing. Hereinafter, a second embodiment applied to a gaming machine equipped with an accessory such as a movable member will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 49 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates, for example, when a pseudo-series effect or a notice effect is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. The effect blades 79a and 79b operate, for example, when a notice effect is executed.

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101, in addition to the process shown in the first embodiment, in the main process, the movable member 78, the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b, etc. at the start of power supply to the gaming machine An accessory initial operation process for performing an initial operation of the accessory is executed (S708). And if an accessory initial operation process is performed, it will transfer to S702 after that.

  In this embodiment, in the notification control process of S707, an initialization process is performed in addition to the discharge abnormality notification process and the abnormal winning notification process described in the first embodiment, and the abnormality notification process related to other abnormalities. An initialization notification for notifying that it has been executed is also executed.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the second embodiment. In the effect symbol variation start process, the processes of S821 to S822 are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (Y in S823), the effect control CPU 101 includes the display control execution data 1, the sound number data 1, and the movable data among the process data 1. The control of the effect device is executed according to the content of only the member control data 1 (S824A). That is, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect according to the variable display is not executed, The lamp display corresponding to the winning 1 notification is continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the abnormal winning 1 notification, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  When the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (Y in S825), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device according to the contents of only the display control execution data 1 and the movable member control data 1 in the process data 1. The control is executed (S826A). That is, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the abnormal winning 2 notification, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the initialization notification flag indicating that the initialization notification is being executed is set (S8261). When the initialization notification flag is set (Y in S8261), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of only the display control execution data 1 and the movable member control data 1 in the process data 1. It executes (S8262). In other words, when the initialization notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is not executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the initialization notification are continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the initialization notification, the initialization notification is executed together with the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the initialization notification in-progress flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 has an accessory initial operation in-operation flag indicating that an initial operation of an accessory such as the movable member 78 or the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b is being executed. It is confirmed whether it is set (S8263). In the case where the accessory initial operation in-process flag is set (Y in S 8263), the effect control CPU 101 includes only the display control execution data 1, the lamp control execution data 1, and the sound number data 1 of the process data 1. The rendering device is controlled according to the content (S8264). That is, when the character initial action flag is set, since the character, such as the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b, are in the initial operation, the effect symbol variation display is started, The initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b is continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change display of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the initial action of the accessory, the initial action of the accessory is executed together with the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the character initial operation flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 produces the production according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the devices (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, speaker 27 as effect parts, movable member 78 as effect parts and effect blades 79a and 79b, etc.) Is executed (S827A). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, a drive signal is output to the motors 86 and 87 in order to move the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b.

  Note that the processes in S828 to S829 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (S802) according to the second embodiment. In the effect symbol changing process, the processes of S841 to S844 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (Y in S845), the effect control CPU 101 determines the process data i (i is any of 2 to n) set next. The control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of only the display control execution data i, the sound number data i, and the movable member control data 1 (S846A). That is, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect according to the variable display is not executed, The lamp display corresponding to the winning 1 notification is continued. Accordingly, when the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set, the lamp display effect according to the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, but the lamp display according to the abnormal winning 1 notification is continued. The Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display change of the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the abnormal winning 1 notification, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed together with the change display of the effect symbol.

  When the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (Y in S847), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) set next. The control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of only the display control execution data i and the movable member control data 1 (S848A). That is, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are continued. Therefore, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbol is not executed, but the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification is performed. And sound output continues. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the abnormal winning 2 notification, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the initialization notification flag is set (S8481). When the initialization notification in-progress flag is set (Y in S8481), the CPU 101 for effect control includes only the display control execution data i and the movable member control data i among the process data i set next. The rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents (S8482). In other words, when the initialization notification flag is set, when a new variable display of the effect symbol is started, the lamp display effect or sound effect corresponding to the variable display is not executed. The lamp display and sound output corresponding to the initialization notification are continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change display of the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the initialization notification, the initialization notification is executed together with the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the initialization notifying flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the accessory initial action flag is set (S8483). In the case where the accessory initial operation in-progress flag is set (Y in S8483), the effect control CPU 101 displays the display control execution data i, the lamp control execution data i, of the process data i set next. And the control of the effect device is executed in accordance with the contents of only the sound number data i (S8484). In other words, when the character initial action flag is set, since the character, such as the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b, is in the initial operation, the effect symbol variation display is executed. The initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b is continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the effect symbol fluctuation display is executed during the execution of the initial action of the accessory, the initial action of the accessory is executed together with the effect symbol fluctuation display.

  If the accessory initial operation in-process flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the next set process data i (display control execution data i, lamp control execution data i, sound number data i, and movable member). Based on the control data i), the control state for the rendering device is changed (S849A).

  Note that the processes in S850 to S852 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a notification control process in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the initialization notification flag is set (S3101). If the initialization notification flag is set (if initialization notification is being performed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the initialization notification timer for measuring the initialization notification execution period (S3102). It is checked whether the subsequent initialization notification timer has timed out (S3103). If the initialization notification timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 stops the lamp display and sound output according to the initialization notification and stops the initialization notification (S3104). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the initialization notification flag (S3105) and sets an initialization notification flag indicating that the initialization notification has been executed (S3106).

  If the initialization notification flag is not set (N in S3101), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an initialization command (see S14 in FIG. 12) has been received (S3107). If the initialization command has been received (Y in S3107), the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating the sound output corresponding to the initialization notification to the audio output board 70 (S3108). Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the initialization notification to the lamp driver board 35 (S3109). Therefore, lamp display and sound output corresponding to the initialization notification are performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets an initialization notification flag (S3110), and sets a value corresponding to 30 seconds in the initialization notification timer (S3111).

  As described above, by executing the processing of S3101 to S3111, the initialization notification is executed for 30 seconds based on the fact that the initialization processing is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the initialization command is received. Is done.

  In this embodiment, the case where the lamp display and the sound output according to the initialization notification are performed as the initialization notification is shown, but the notification manner of the initialization notification is limited to that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, the initialization notification may be executed by displaying a screen corresponding to the initialization notification.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing after S3001. Note that the processes in S3001 to S3025 of the notification control process are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the accessory initial operation process (S708) according to the second embodiment. In the accessory initial operation process, the effect control CPU 101 first sets an accessory initial operation completed flag indicating that the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b has been executed. It is confirmed whether or not (S3501). If the accessory initial operation completed flag is set, the processing is ended as it is. If the accessory initial operation completed flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the initialization notification completed flag is set (S3502). If the initialization notification completion flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the initialization notification completion flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the accessory initial operation flag is set (S3503).

  If the combination initial action flag is not set (that is, if the initial operation of the combination such as the movable member 78 and the stage blades 79a and 79b is not yet being executed), the stage control CPU 101 performs the motor 86, The output of the drive signal to 87 is started, and the movement of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the production blade accessory 79a, 79b is started (S3504). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets an in-community initial operation flag (S3505).

  If the character initial action flag is set (that is, if the initial action of the accessory such as the movable member 78 or the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the effect control CPU 101 It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected that an accessory such as the production blade accessory 79a, 79b has moved to the initial position (S3506). For example, in this embodiment, an initial position sensor (for example, a photo sensor) is provided at the initial position of the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b in the game area, and a detection signal from the initial position sensor is input. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the accessory such as the movable member 78 or the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b has moved to the initial position.

  When it is determined that the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b have moved to the initial position, the effect control CPU 101 stops outputting the drive signals to the motors 86 and 87, and the movable member 78 and the effect blades. The movement of the accessory such as the blade accessory 79a, 79b is stopped (S3507). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the accessory initial operation in-progress flag (S3508), and also indicates that the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessory 79a, 79b has been executed. An operated flag is set (S3509). Hereinafter, based on the fact that the accessory initial action completed flag is set, it is determined as Y in S3501, and the processing after S3502 is not executed. Therefore, the process of performing the initial operation of the accessory after S3502 is executed only once after the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the initialization process and the initialization notification are executed.

  In this embodiment, since a plurality of actors (movable member 78, production blade actors 79a, 79b) are provided, more precisely, the production control CPU 101 performs S3506 for all the actors. After stopping the movement by executing the process of S3507, the process proceeds to the processes of S3508 and S3509 to reset the accessory initial operation flag and set the accessory initial operation completed flag.

  By executing the above processing, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the initialization processing is executed, the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessories 79a and 79b is executed. . Further, in this embodiment, since the initial operation of the accessory is executed by shifting to the processing after S3503 on the condition that the initialization notified flag is set in S3502, the execution of the initialization processing is finished. Then, after completing the execution of the initialization notification, the initial operation of the accessory is executed. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the accessory when the initialization process is executed.

  In addition, after power supply to the gaming machine is started, it takes a certain amount of time to execute the initialization process and the initialization notification and to finish the initial operation of the accessory. When the state is finished and the game control process can be executed, the game can be started even if the initialization process and the initial operation of the accessory are not finished. For this reason, there may be a case where the game has already started when the start timing of the initial operation of the accessory has been reached, and the effect symbol variation display is being executed. In this embodiment, when starting the initial operation of an accessory in the accessory initial operation process, the process proceeds to S3504 as it is without distinguishing whether or not the effect symbol is being displayed. It is configured to start the initial operation of the object. That is, when the effect symbol variation display is executed when starting the initial operation of the accessory, the initial operation of the accessory is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol. Therefore, the initial operation of the accessory can be executed even when the effect symbol variation display is executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the fluctuation data storage means (in this example, the clear switch is turned on) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this example, the clear switch is turned on). In this example, an initialization process for initializing the storage contents of the backup RAM) is executed, and an initialization notification is executed based on the execution of the initialization process. Further, based on the start of power supply to the gaming machine, the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessories 79a and 79b is executed. In this case, after completing the initialization process, the initial operation of the accessory is executed. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the accessory when the initialization process is executed.

  For example, in this embodiment, initialization notification is performed using the lamp and the speaker 27. Generally, in gaming machines, the power consumed by the speaker 27 is the largest and there is no alternative means, so there is a limit to labor saving. . Further, when the initial operation of the accessory is executed, the power consumption of the motors 86 and 87 is large. Furthermore, if the lamp or LED is turned on in initialization notification or the like, the power consumption is further increased. For this reason, if the initialization process and the initial operation of the accessory are executed at overlapping timings, there is a risk that the power consumption will be significantly increased temporarily and there will be a situation in which there is no room for the power supply of the amusement store or the like. There is a high risk that the gaming machine will fall into an instantaneous power failure state. In addition, when the power consumption temporarily increases, each circuit in the gaming machine may be damaged due to overcurrent or the like. Therefore, it becomes necessary to design the circuit so that the circuit is not easily damaged by overcurrent or the like. Further, even in the gaming machine, if the power consumption by the speaker 27 and the motors 86 and 87 is temporarily concentrated, for example, the power supplied to the lamp and the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device) is insufficient, and the game effect is produced. There is also a risk that it will cause problems such as failure to perform normally. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the initial operation of the accessory is executed after the execution of the initialization process is completed, the initialization process and the initial operation of the accessory are executed at overlapping timing. Power consumption can be distributed without costing circuit design.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect by sound output using at least sound output means (in this example, the speaker 27) during the game (in this example, in the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation is displayed. In addition, sound output according to display is possible), and initialization notification with sound output using sound output means is executed. Then, when the initialization notification is being executed, the effect by the sound output using the sound output means is not executed (in this example, the sound output corresponding to the initialization notification is generated even during the variation display of the effect symbol). Will continue). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the initialization notification and the production by the sound output using the sound output means from being executed at the overlapping timing, and to prevent the power consumption from being concentrated.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, during the game, it is possible to execute an effect by light emission display using at least the light emitting means (in this example, a lamp) (in this example, in the variable display of the effect symbol, the display is changed to the variable display). In response to the lamp display, an initialization notification with a light emission display using the light emission means is executed. Then, when the initialization notification is being executed, the effect by the light emission display using the light emitting means is not executed (in this example, the lamp display corresponding to the initialization notification is continued even during the change display of the effect symbol). ) Therefore, it is possible to prevent the initialization notification and the effect by the light emission display using the light emitting means from being executed at the same timing, and to prevent the power consumption from being concentrated.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the display change of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the initialization notification, the initialization notification is executed together with the variable display of the effect symbol. Further, when the effect symbol variation display is executed when starting the initial operation of the accessory, the initial operation of the accessory is executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible to execute the initialization notification and the initial operation of the accessory even if the effect symbol variation display is executed.

  In addition, as shown in this embodiment, if the change display of the effect symbol and the initial action of the accessory are configured to be executed in parallel, the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessory will be used for the initial action. Despite moving an accessory such as 79a and 79b, the movement of the accessory may be misunderstood as representing a warning such as a big hit or reach. Therefore, in the case where it is configured to execute the initial operation of the accessory together with the display of variation of the effect symbol as in this embodiment, during the initial operation of the accessory, for example, “In the initial operation of the accessory” It is desirable to display a character string to notify that the initial action of the accessory is in progress. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the movement of the accessory represents an advance notice such as a big hit or reach even though the initial operation of the accessory is being executed. it can.

Also, in order to prevent the above misunderstandings from occurring, for example, when the display of variation of the effect symbol is started during the execution of the initial action of the accessory, the announcement effect is performed in the variation display of the effect symbol. You may comprise so that it may restrict | limit and to cancel a notice effect.
Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the second embodiment, even when the effect symbol variation display is executed when starting the initial action of the accessory, the initial operation of the accessory is executed together with the effect symbol variation display. However, you may comprise so that the initial operation | movement of an accessory may be restrict | limited. In the following, a third embodiment for limiting the initial operation of an accessory during a variation display of effect symbols will be described.

  In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first and second embodiments is omitted, and the parts that are mainly different from the first embodiment are omitted. Will be described.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the accessory initial operation process (S708) according to the third embodiment. In this embodiment, in the accessory initial action process, if the accessory initial action in-progress flag is not set in S3503 (that is, the execution of the initial action of the accessory such as the movable member 78 or the directing blade accessory 79a, 79b is not yet executed). If not, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect symbols are being changed (S3503A). Whether or not the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed is confirmed, for example, by checking whether or not the value of the variation time timer set in S828 of the effect symbol variation start process is 0, and the value of the variation time timer is If it is not 0, it can be determined that the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed. Further, for example, when the value of the effect symbol process flag is a value of 1 to 3 indicating that the effect symbol variation start process to the effect symbol variation stop process, it is determined that the effect symbol variation display is being performed. Also good.

  If the effect symbol variation display is not in progress (N of S3503A), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S3504 and starts executing the initial operation of the accessory. If the effect symbol variation display is in progress (Y in S3503A), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process as it is. That is, when the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, the initial operation of the accessory is not started, and the execution of the initial operation of the accessory is restricted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the effect symbol variation display is executed when starting the initial operation of the accessory, the execution of the initial operation of the accessory is restricted. For this reason, even when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, the initial operation of the accessory can be executed after the variation display of the effect symbol is finished. Moreover, since it is possible to prevent the variation display of the effect symbol and the initial operation of the accessory from being performed at the same timing, it is possible to prevent the power consumption from being concentrated more.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner only at the start timing of the initial operation of the accessory. If the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the initial operation of the accessory is not started. Although the case where it controls is shown, the restriction | limiting aspect of the initial operation | movement of an accessory is not restricted to what was shown in this embodiment. For example, it is also checked whether or not the effect symbol variation display is started in the middle of the execution of the initial action, and when the effect symbol variation display is started, the initial action of the accessory is interrupted. You may comprise as follows. If comprised in that way, it can prevent more reliably that the change display of a production | presentation symbol and the initial operation | movement of an accessory are performed at the overlapping timing.

  In addition, for example, in the case where the variation display of the effect symbol is continuously executed a plurality of times, the variation display of the effect symbol has not been started for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) continuously. In such a case, it may be configured to forcibly execute the initial operation of the accessory even during the execution of the variation display of the effect symbol. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initial operation of the accessory cannot be performed at all.

  On the other hand, if it is important to prevent concentration of power consumption, the initial operation of the accessory may not be executed at all when the initial display of the accessory cannot be started continuously when the change display of the production symbol is continuously displayed. Good. In this case, for example, if the initial display of the accessory cannot be started for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) with the variation display of the effect symbols continuously, It may be configured such that the initial action completed flag is set and thereafter the initial action of the accessory is not forcibly executed.

[Explanation of Modifications Related to Abnormality Notification]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 56 to FIG. 59, various modified examples related to abnormality notification will be described. The modifications described below are applicable to any of the first to third embodiments.

[Variation 1 regarding abnormality notification]
First, with reference to FIG. 56, the modification 1 regarding abnormality alert | report is demonstrated. FIG. 47A shows an example in which the notification mode is changed depending on whether the abnormal state is detected 20 times or the abnormal state is detected 50 times. The first modification is an example in which the notification mode is changed depending on the gaming state.

  As already described, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to each embodiment can change as a gaming state into a big hit state, a high base state, and a low base state. Modification 1 is an example in which the abnormality notification mode is changed depending on whether the gaming state is a big hit state, a high base state, or a low base state.

  For example, an abnormal winning or discharging abnormality at the big winning opening is noticed by voice notification in the big hit state, while screen notification is given in addition to the voice notification in the high base state or low base state, so that it is noticed more than in the big hit state. It is set as the information aspect which is easy to make. In other words, since it is normal that winning in the big winning opening frequently occurs in the big hit state, if the abnormal winning notification to the big winning opening is made too much, the player will be offended. Since it is unlikely that a winning in the big winning opening will occur except in the big hit state, the store staff in the hall should not miss the occurrence of the abnormal winning in such a state.

  In the case of abnormal winning or discharging abnormalities at the start winning opening, voice notification is made in the big hit state or low base state, while in the high base state, the screen notification is made in addition to the voice notification, so that it is more than in the big hit state or low base state. The notification mode is also easy to notice. This is because in the high base state, frequent winnings at the starting port are expected, so that the store staff in the hall will not miss the illegal winnings in such a situation.

  For dish full tanks, voice alerts are used in high or low base states, while screen alerts are provided in addition to voice alerts in big hit states, making it easier to notice than in high or low base states. Let it be an aspect. In addition to voice notification in the high base state or low base state, in addition to voice notification in the big hit state, the screen notification is also made more noticeable than in the high base state or low base state. Easy notification mode. This is because, in the big hit state, the dish full tank or the storage piece running out of the ball is a disadvantageous state for the player, and the player himself is surely realized that such a state.

  About other abnormalities (payout control board communication abnormality etc.), it is set as the same audio | voice alert | reporting irrespective of a gaming state. However, for other abnormal states, the notification mode may be changed according to the gaming state.

  In the first modified example, in addition to transmitting various abnormality notification designation commands shown in FIG. 48C from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100, the game state is changed. This can be realized by transmitting the command shown. Alternatively, the gaming control microcomputer 560 may transmit abnormality notification designation commands classified by gaming state. The effect control microcomputer 100 stores a notification mode table indicating a notification mode for each gaming state as shown in FIG. 56, and selects which notification mode should be notified based on the received command. And

  In the first modification, as an example of changing the notification mode, a combination of sound and image has been described as an example. However, the change of the notification mode is not limited to such a pattern, and may be a case where notification is made with image 1 in a certain gaming state and notification with image 2 different from image 1 in other gaming states. For example, in the big hit state, a small image size is notified for a short time and the image is erased over time. In the high base state, etc., the notification is continued for a long time with a larger image size. May be. Further, the display duration may be the same, and the image size and the manner of notification in the image (only characters, notification between characters and characters, etc.) may be different. Similarly, it may be a case in which a notification is made with a sound 1 in a certain gaming state and a notification with a sound 2 different from the sound 1 is made in another gaming state.

  Further, in the first modification, regarding the abnormal winning / discharging abnormality of the big winning opening, the high base state / low base state is notified in a more easily recognizing manner than the big hit state. However, conversely, regarding the abnormal winning / ejecting abnormalities of the big winning opening, the big winning state during the big hit is made so that the big hit state is notified in a more easily recognizable manner than the high base state / low base state. You may make it easier to recognize the detection of an illegal winning in the mouth.

[Variation 2 regarding abnormality notification]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the modification 2 regarding abnormality alert | report is demonstrated. In the second modification, when a plurality of abnormalities are detected at the same time, notification is performed in a predetermined priority order. The numerical values 1 to 10 in the table shown in FIG. 57 indicate the priority, and 1 means the highest priority, and the priority decreases as the number increases.

  First of all, in the big hit state, the priority order of the balls in the storage tray is 1, followed by magnetic abnormality, radio wave abnormality, game frame opening, and so on. In particular, the reason why the priority of the ball breakage of the storage tray is set to 1 is that if a ball breakage occurs during a big hit, it will hinder the game. This is because it is unlikely to occur, and there is a possibility that some sort of fraud is taking place. The reason why the highest priority is given to abnormal winning / exiting abnormalities is that the winning prizes are usually frequent in the big hit state, so the abnormal winning notifications to the big winning outlets are too large. This is because it will harm the player's mood.

  Next, looking at the high base state and the low base state, in the high base state, the highest priority is given to the abnormal winning mouth abnormal winning and discharging abnormalities, and the big winning mouth is closed even though the main winning mouth is closed. Announce the early occurrence of abnormalities in the mouth. The same applies to the low base state. However, in the high base state, the second order is a magnetic abnormality, whereas in the low base state, the second order is a start winning port abnormality winning / discharging abnormality. Furthermore, in the high base state, the priority order of the start winning port abnormal winning / discharging abnormality is the lowest. This is an early notification of an action that causes an illegal winning of a large number of balls due to a magnetic abnormality in a high base state, while a start winning opening that is not illegal as a result because the number of starting winnings increases in a high base state. This is to prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable by preferentially informing a large number of notifications regarding the player.

  As described in the margin of the table in FIG. 57, the security signal is output immediately when a reference number (for example, 20 abnormal winnings and 20 discharging abnormalities) determined for each of abnormal winnings and discharging abnormalities is detected. . Moreover, the notification mode when various abnormalities are detected may be any one of a screen, a sound, a lamp, or any combination thereof.

  In the second modified example, not only when the abnormality detection timing is completely the same timing, but also when a plurality of abnormality is detected during a predetermined period (for example, about 2 seconds), the detection is performed. Of these abnormalities, a higher priority may be notified preferentially. Here, as a mode of preferentially informing, even in the case of notifying only the abnormality having the highest priority among them, informing in order from the highest priority (for example, with a delay of 1 second) It may be switched to notification of the next highest priority). For example, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any notification designation command, it waits for notification for a predetermined waiting period from the reception thereof, and receives another type of notification designation command within the waiting period. Of the notification designation commands received within the standby period, the command corresponding to the abnormality with the highest priority may be identified, and the abnormality notification according to the command may be performed.

  In addition, the priority order shown in FIG. 57 is an example. For example, when a setting operation unit is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the administrator can arbitrarily set the setting contents, the setting contents are updated. A storage unit for storing the information may be provided in the game control microcomputer 560.

[Variation 3 regarding abnormality notification]
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the modification 3 regarding abnormality alert | report is demonstrated. The third modification is an example in which the notification start condition, the end condition, or the notification mode is changed according to the occurrence frequency of the abnormality. Here, the occurrence frequency is obtained by accumulating detections in a predetermined frequency calculation period (for example, 1 hour).

  FIG. 58 (a) shows a case where abnormal winning / discharging winnings at the start winning opening and the big winning opening are to be notified. In this example, the notification end condition and the notification mode are different depending on whether the occurrence frequency is 10 to 14 times, 15 to 20 times, or 21 times or more. The notification start conditions are the same when the number of abnormalities corresponding to the frequency of occurrence is detected.

  When the occurrence frequency is 10 to 14, the notification is made by voice, and the notification is terminated when the notification end condition is satisfied when 10 seconds have elapsed since the abnormality detection that satisfied the notification start condition. When the occurrence frequency is 15 to 20, the notification is made by the lamp in addition to the voice, and the notification is ended when the notification end condition is satisfied when 30 seconds have elapsed since the abnormality detection that satisfied the notification start condition. Furthermore, when the frequency of occurrence is 21 times or more, the notification is made by an image in addition to the sound and the lamp, and the notification end condition is not satisfied until 300 seconds have elapsed since the abnormality detection that satisfied the notification start condition. Continue the notification to appeal the occurrence of abnormality.

  However, the output of the security signal output based on the abnormal winning is stopped after 30 seconds in any occurrence frequency. In addition, the security signal output based on the discharge abnormality is stopped when 30 seconds have elapsed since the power is turned on again and the initialization process is performed at any frequency. However, if the power is only turned on again (no initialization processing), the output is continued. These points are the same as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 58 (b) shows a case in which dish full is set as a notification target. In this example, the notification start condition and the notification mode are different depending on whether the occurrence frequency is 1 to 2 times, 3 to 8 times, or 9 or more times. The notification termination conditions are common, and are when the dish is full (when the dish is no longer full).

  When the occurrence frequency is once or twice, the notification is made by voice, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is established when the dish full tank detection state continues for 15 seconds. When the occurrence frequency is 3 to 8 times, the notification is made by a lamp in addition to the sound, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is satisfied when the detection state of the dish full tank is continued for 5 seconds. Further, when the occurrence frequency is 9 times or more, it is notified by an image in addition to the sound and the lamp, and when the dish full state is detected, the notification is immediately started as the notification start condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 58 (c) shows a case where the ball breakage of the storage tray is a notification target. In this example, the notification start condition and the notification mode are different depending on whether the occurrence frequency is 1 to 5 times, 6 to 15 times, or 16 or more times. The notification end condition is common, and is when the storage tray is recovered from the broken ball state.

  When the occurrence frequency is 1 to 5, the notification is made by voice, and the notification is started when the notification start condition is satisfied when the detection state of the ball breakage of the storage tray continues for 6 seconds. When the occurrence frequency is 6 to 15 times, the notification is made by a lamp in addition to the sound, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is established when the detection state of the ball breakage of the storage tray continues for 3 seconds. Furthermore, if the frequency of occurrence is 16 times or more, the notification is made by an image in addition to the sound and the lamp, and the notification is quickly started as the notification start condition is satisfied when the out-of-ball state of the storage tray is detected. Let

  FIG. 58D shows a case where a magnetic abnormality / radio wave abnormality is to be notified. In this example, the notification start condition, the notification end condition, and the notification mode are different depending on whether the occurrence frequency is 1 to 5 times, 3 to 5 times, or 6 or more times.

  When the occurrence frequency is 1 to 5, the notification is made by voice, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is satisfied when the detection state of the magnetic abnormality or the radio wave abnormality continues for 5 seconds. The notification end condition is that the detected magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is not detected. When the occurrence frequency is 3 to 5 times, the notification is made by the lamp in addition to the sound, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is established when the detection state of the magnetic abnormality or the radio wave abnormality continues for 3 seconds. The notification end condition is that 5 seconds have elapsed since the detection of the magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality. Further, when the occurrence frequency is 6 times or more, the notification is made by an image in addition to the sound and the lamp, and when the magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is detected, the notification is immediately started as the notification start condition is established. The notification end condition is that 10 seconds have elapsed since the detection of the magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality.

  FIG. 58E shows a case in which other abnormalities (payout control board communication abnormality, card unit not connected, card unit communication abnormality, gaming machine frame opening) are targeted for notification. In this example, it is assumed that the notification start condition is satisfied when an abnormality is detected, and the notification end condition is satisfied when an abnormality is recovered. Also, the notification mode is the same for all, and voice notification is used. However, even in the case of notification with the same voice, it is desirable that the voice itself be different depending on the type of abnormality. Also, for these types of abnormalities, at least one of the notification start condition, the notification end condition, and the notification mode may be made different according to the occurrence frequency. In Modification 3, the frequency calculation period may be different for each type of abnormality.

[Variation 4 regarding abnormality notification]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the modification 4 regarding abnormality alert | report is demonstrated. This modification 4 is an example in which the notification start condition, end condition, or notification mode is changed according to the gaming state. Here, the occurrence frequency is obtained by accumulating detections in a predetermined frequency calculation period (for example, 1 hour) as in the third modification.

  FIG. 59 (a) shows a case where abnormal winning / discharging winnings at the start winning opening and the big winning opening are to be notified. In this example, the notification start condition, the notification end condition, and the notification mode are different depending on whether the gaming state is a big hit state or a high base state or a low base state.

  When the gaming state is a big hit state, the notification is made by voice, the notification start condition is at the time of continuous detection, and the notification end condition is that two seconds have elapsed from the start of the notification. Here, the time of continuous detection means that there are two or more detections and the detection interval is extremely short. For example, in the case of continuous detection, there are three detections and each detection interval is within seconds.

  When the gaming state is the high base state or the low base state, the notification is made by the lamp in addition to the voice, the notification start condition is the time of detection, and the notification end condition is that 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the notification.

  However, the output of the security signal output based on the abnormal winning is stopped after 30 seconds in any gaming state. Further, the security signal output based on the discharge abnormality is stopped after 30 seconds from the power-on and the initialization process in any gaming state. However, if the power is only turned on again (no initialization processing), the output is continued. These points are the same as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 59 (b) shows a case where dish full is set as a notification target. In this example, the notification start condition and the notification mode are different depending on whether the gaming state is a big hit state, a high base state, or a low base state. The notification termination conditions are common, and are when the dish is full (when the dish is no longer full).

  When the gaming state is in the low base state, the notification is made by the lamp, and the notification is started as the notification start condition is established when the dish full tank detection state continues for 15 seconds. When the gaming state is a high base state, a notification is given by a lamp in addition to the voice, and when the plate full tank detection state continues for 5 seconds, the notification is started as a notification start condition is established. Further, when the gaming state becomes a big hit state, the notification is made by an image in addition to the sound and the lamp, and when the dish full state is detected, the notification is quickly started as the notification start condition is established.

  FIG.59 (c) is a case where the bulb | ball piece of a storage tray is made into notification object. In this example, the notification start condition and the notification mode are different depending on whether the gaming state is a big hit state, a high base state, or a low base state. The notification end condition is common, and is when the storage tray is recovered from the broken ball state.

  When the gaming state is in the low base state, the notification is made by a lamp, and the notification is started when the notification start condition is satisfied when the state where the storage tray is out of ball continues for 3 seconds. When the gaming state is a high base state, a notification is made by a lamp in addition to the sound, and the notification is started as a notification start condition is established when the detection state of the ball breakage of the storage tray continues for 2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state becomes a big hit state, the notification is made by an image in addition to the sound and the ramp, and the notification is quickly started as the notification start condition is established when the state where the storage tray is out of the ball is detected.

  FIG. 59 (d) shows a case where a magnetic abnormality / radio wave abnormality is to be notified. In this example, the notification start condition, the notification end condition, and the notification mode are different depending on whether the gaming state is a big hit state or a high base state / low base state.

  When the gaming state is a big hit state, the notification is made by voice, and when the detection state of magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality continues for 5 seconds, the notification is started when the notification start condition is satisfied. The notification end condition is that 5 seconds have elapsed since the detection of the detected magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality. When the gaming state is a high base state or a low base state, notification is performed by a lamp or an image in addition to voice, and when a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is detected, the notification is started as soon as a notification start condition is established. The notification end condition is that 10 seconds have elapsed since the detection of the magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality.

  FIG. 59E shows a case in which other abnormalities (payout control board communication abnormality, card unit not connected, card unit communication abnormality, gaming machine frame opening) are targeted for notification. In this example, it is assumed that the notification start condition is satisfied when an abnormality is detected, and the notification end condition is satisfied when an abnormality is recovered. Also, the notification mode is the same for all, and voice notification is used. However, even in the case of notification with the same voice, it is desirable that the voice itself be different depending on the type of abnormality. Also, for these types of abnormalities, at least one of the notification start condition, the notification end condition, and the notification mode may be made different according to the gaming state.

  As mentioned above, although the modifications 1-4 regarding abnormality notification were demonstrated in order, these modifications are applicable not only to the said Embodiment 1, but each of Embodiment 2,3.

  In addition, a configuration for outputting a security signal externally based on discharge abnormality and abnormal winnings shown in each of the above embodiments, detection of other abnormalities, and execution of initialization processing, initialization notification, and initial operation of an accessory The configuration to be executed is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. The enclosed circulation type pachinko machine has a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning port, out port, foul ball return port) and fire the collected game balls to the game region again. In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed. In such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, the configuration of each of the above embodiments is applied to output a security signal externally based on detection of discharge abnormality or abnormal winning and execution of initialization processing, or initialization notification And an initial operation of the accessory may be executed.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 14 start winning opening, 14a starting opening switch, 14b winning confirmation 1 switch, 15 variable winning ball apparatus, 23 count switch, 23b winning confirmation 2 switch, 29 winning opening (normal winning opening) , 29a winning opening switch, 29b winning confirmation 3 switch, 30 winning opening (ordinary winning opening), 30a winning opening switch, 30b winning confirmation 4 switch, 31 game control board (main board), 37 payout control board, 56 CPU, 80 Production control board, 100 production control microcomputer, 101 production control CPU, 160 terminal board, 370 payout control microcomputer, 371 payout control CPU, 380 serial communication circuit (payout control side), 509 random number circuit, 511 serial Communication circuit (game control side), 56 0 Microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

Variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is performed, and when a specific display result predetermined as a display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a game medium is won by winning A gaming machine having a winning area to which a gaming value can be given ,
A winning detection unit capable of detecting game media won in the winning area;
A winning confirmation unit capable of detecting a game medium that has passed through the winning detection unit after winning in the winning area;
A movable member that performs the operation;
Fluctuation data storage means for storing stored data for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and storing fluctuation data generated when performing control;
An initialization means for executing an initialization process for initializing the storage contents of the variation data storage means based on establishment of a predetermined condition when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Initialization notification means for performing initialization notification based on the fact that the initialization process has been executed by the initialization means;
Initial operation executing means for executing an initial operation of the movable member based on the start of power supply to the gaming machine;
An abnormality determination means for determining that an abnormality has occurred;
Abnormality notification means for performing abnormality notification based on the fact that the abnormality determination means determines that an abnormality has occurred;
Changing means for changing the condition related to abnormality notification according to the state at the time of abnormality determination ;
Abnormal information is output externally based on the occurrence of a difference abnormality in which the difference between the number of game media detected by the winning detection unit and the number of game media detected by the winning confirmation unit is a predetermined number or more. An external output means ,
The initial operation executing means includes
After completing the execution of the initialization notification by the initialization notification means, the initial operation of the movable member is executed,
When variable display of the identification information to get started initial operation of the movable member is running, perform the initial operation of the movable member with a variable display of the identification information,
The external output means is specified when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and power supply is restarted when the abnormality information is output to the outside, and the initialization process is executed by the initialization means. A gaming machine that externally outputs the abnormality information until a period elapses, and outputs the abnormality information externally at least until power supply is stopped when the initialization process is not executed by the initialization unit.

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