JP5857542B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

As a type of gaming machine, for example, there is a pachinko machine that uses a gaming ball to play a game. In such a pachinko machine, when a game ball is launched into the game area and the game ball wins a winning opening provided in the game area, the player can acquire a predetermined game value based on the win. . In addition, in the pachinko machine, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball wins a predetermined winning port called a start port or the like), a lottery is performed, and when a predetermined result is selected by the lottery, There are those that generate a special game state (for example, a game state called “ winning”) in which more game value can be obtained compared to a normal game state.

JP 2007-14661 A

  Generally, a game ball used in a pachinko machine is made of metal. For this reason, an illegal act of guiding such a metal game ball to a winning opening (for example, a predetermined winning opening called a starting opening) using a magnet or the like may be performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately suppress fraud.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, and a display device. The display device includes a fluctuation display means for performing a fluctuation display of a pattern or a pattern , wherein the magnetic field detection means detects a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detection means A calibration unit that calibrates the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by using a predetermined value for calibration, and information according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit or Output means for outputting a value, and the movable body starts operating after the game machine is powered on and operates until the power is shut off, and the game after the power is turned on the machine, respond to the situation of the game Operation Te was or is configured to include a second movable member is stopped, the second movable first predetermined condition to operate the second movable member when a condition is satisfied even after the start of variable display by the variable display means A second body motion means and a second movable body operated by the second movable body motion means after the first predetermined condition is satisfied and before the end of the variable display by the variable display means. a in the case where the second movable member stop means for stopping when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and setting means for setting a pre-Symbol predetermined value for the calibration, the timing of setting the predetermined value for the calibration by the setting means has arrived However, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the variable display by the variable display unit, the standby unit that waits for the setting by the setting unit and the setting that is standby by the standby unit Installation by means The includes a canceling means for canceling after the variable display of termination by the variable display unit, and a setting execution means for executing the setting by said setting means is released by the releasing means.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein main control means for performing main control of the game, and sub-control means for performing effect control of the game in accordance with an instruction from the main control means, The main control means includes the setting means, the standby means, the release means, and the setting execution means, and the sub-control means includes the second movable body operating means and the second Movable body stopping means for operating or stopping the second movable body.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an effect that can be suitably suppressed abuse.

  In addition, in claim 1, the “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine in the state where an inner frame, a front frame, and a lower plate unit were opened. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the inner frame switch which detects opening and closing of an inner frame. It is a front view of a game board. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the lower periphery of a center frame. (A) is a perspective view which shows a movable display body, (b) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content of the side surface in a movable display body. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display screen of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the magnetic sensor apparatus confirmation process before offset performed in the starting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area forward transfer process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed in the change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the magnetic sensor confirmation process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration sensor confirmation process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the door opening / closing confirmation process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the offset setting standby release process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM clear detection interruption processing performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio | voice lamp effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the movable display body control process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process as a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process as a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower plate unit 15 are opened, and FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of an inner frame switch SW1 that detects opening and closing of FIG. In FIG. 2, the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 are omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In the game hall, the outer peripheral surface of the outer frame 11 is fixed to an installation location called an island of the game hall. Since the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are configured to be openable to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are not touched from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Inspection and adjustment are performed with the inner frame 12 and the like open to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11.

  In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of an ABS resin inner frame base 25 (see FIG. 2) formed in a rectangular shape, and a substantially circular central window 25a (see FIG. 2) is formed at the center of the inner frame base 25. 2) is formed. A game board 13 (see FIG. 4) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64 and the like is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112 a (see FIG. 9) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112 a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an inner frame switch SW1 (SW1a, SW1b) that detects opening and closing of the inner frame 12 is provided between the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. A front frame switch SW2 (SW2a, SW2b) for detecting opening and closing of the front frame 14 is provided between the inner frame 12 and the front frame 14. The inner frame switch SW1 includes a female switch SW1a disposed on a surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12, and an insulating member disposed on a surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11. And a male switch SW1b. The front frame switch SW2 includes a female switch SW2a disposed on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the front frame 14, and a male switch SW2b disposed on the surface of the front frame 14 facing the inner frame 12. It consists of.

  Here, the structure of the inner frame switch SW1 and the front frame switch SW2 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the inner frame switch SW1 and the front frame switch SW2 have the same structure, the structure of the inner frame switch SW1 will be described, and the description of the front frame switch SW2 will be omitted. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram showing the state (off state, cutoff state) of the inner frame switch SW1 when the inner frame 12 is closed. FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing the state (ON state, conduction state) of the inner frame switch SW1 when the inner frame 12 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the female switch SW1a disposed on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12 incorporates a pair of terminal pairs SW1c made of metal as a conductive member. ing.

  Here, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the female switch SW1a disposed on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12 is arranged on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11. The provided male switch SW1b is inserted. The male switch SW1b inserted in the female switch SW1a is inserted between the terminal pair SW1c to prevent contact between the terminal pairs SW1c. Thus, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the contact between the terminal pairs SW1c is hindered by the insulating male switch SW1b, so the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off (conduction is cut off). It becomes a state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the inner frame 12 is opened, the male switch SW <b> 1 b disposed on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11 is connected to the outer frame 11. It is pulled out from the female switch SW1a disposed on the surface facing the inner frame 12. Since the terminal pair SW1c in the female switch SW1a has a structure in which an urging force is generated in a direction facing each other, the terminal pair SW1c is in contact with each other when the male switch SW1b is pulled out from the female switch SW1a. Therefore, when the inner frame 12 is opened, the inner frame switch SW1 is turned on (conducted).

  Thus, the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off when the inner frame 12 is closed (becomes a shut-off state), and is turned on when the inner frame 12 is opened (becomes a conductive state). ). The structure of the inner frame switch SW1 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 3, and the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off when the inner frame 12 is closed, and the inner frame switch is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. Any structure may be used as long as the switch SW1 is turned on. The same applies to the structure of the front frame switch SW2.

  The inner frame switch SW1 only needs to be able to distinguish between a state in which the inner frame 12 is opened and a state in which the inner frame 12 is closed. That is, a switch having a structure that is turned on when the inner frame 12 is closed and turned off when the inner frame 12 is opened may be used as the inner frame switch SW1. Similarly, a switch that is turned on when the front frame 14 is closed and turned off when the front frame 14 is opened may be used as the front frame switch SW2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. . A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the decorative variation display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81, or when changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated by the player.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 4) can be visually recognized from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. A touch sensor (not shown) for pressing, a push button type stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by electric resistance. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the change of the signal. When the player rotates the operation handle 51 clockwise by the player without operating the stop switch, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the operation amount. A ball is fired at a strength corresponding to the resistance value. As a result, a ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by the player. Note that when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor and the stop switch are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram in which a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted for easy understanding of the reference numerals. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Falling area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member (not shown) is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 61 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). The ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 is prevented from returning again into the ball guide passage by the return ball preventing member. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 4) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is disposed on the left side of the game area as viewed from the front (left side in FIG. 4). The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a 7-segment LED 37a, an LED 37b, and a special figure holding lamp 37c. The 7-segment LED 37a is used for displaying the number of rounds during the big hit game and displaying an error.

  On the other hand, the LED 37b is composed of a three-color light emitting diode (three-color LED) having red, green, and blue emission colors, and displays the first symbol by its lighting color (lighting mode). Specifically, each time the ball wins the first entrance 64, the color change display (variation display) of the LED 37b is performed, and the first symbol (that is, the lighting color of the LED 37b) when the variation display is stopped. The winning lottery result made by the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 7 and 9) triggered by winning at the first entrance 64 is displayed deterministically.

  More specifically, when the ball wins the first entrance 64, the LED 37b displays the three-color LEDs in a color change display (variation display) at a high speed in the order of red → green → blue → red →. When elapses, it is fixedly displayed in one of the colors. When the big hit lottery is won, the LED 37b is fixedly displayed in red or green (for example, stopped for several seconds).

  In particular, the confirmation display in red indicates that the winning jackpot type is “probable jackpot”. When the LED 37b is displayed in red, the game mode after the special game state (big hit game) is finished, the big hit probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the normal probability, and the hit probability of the second pattern described later is normal. It becomes a high probability mode that is higher than the probability. On the other hand, the confirmation display in green indicates that the winning jackpot type is “ordinary jackpot”. When the LED 37b is displayed in green, the game mode after the special gaming state is ended, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery is a normal probability, but the time reduction mode in which the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability It becomes.

  In addition, in the high probability mode and the time reduction mode, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases per hit.

  Further, when the jackpot lottery is not won, that is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, the LED 37b is fixedly displayed in blue. When the LED 37b is confirmed and displayed in blue, the game mode after the special game state is ended is a normal mode in which the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the second symbol are both normal probabilities.

  In addition, the special figure holding lamp 37c displays the number of times that the ball winning (winning) in the first entrance 64 is held. In the present embodiment, four single color LEDs (for example, red LEDs) are displayed. ). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the ball has won the first entrance 64 and the lottery for the big hit has started, the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol stop display (determined). Until the display), the winning of the ball to the first entrance 64 (the winning ball) is configured to be held up to 4 times, and the number of holding times is the special figure holding lamp 37c. Is displayed according to the number of lighting LEDs. Hereinafter, the number of holdings for the first entrance 64 may be referred to as a special figure holding ball number N. Note that the special figure holding lamp 37c may be constituted by, for example, two three-color LEDs, and the number of holding times (4 in the present embodiment) may be displayed by a combination of display colors of the respective LEDs.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning (winning) to the first entrance 64 as a trigger. A symbol display device 81, a second symbol display portion 83 composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol triggered by the passage of a sphere at the second entrance 67 (through gate), and a second entrance 67 ( There is provided a second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of balls held through the through gate).

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, and, for example, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is constituted by a plurality of third symbols, and these third symbols are scrolled horizontally for each symbol row so that the third symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. (See FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, in the first symbol display device 37, the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 9) and the first symbol display (LED 37b lighting) indicating the jackpot lottery result are displayed. On the other hand, a decorative display corresponding to the display of the first symbol is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is configured by a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the variable display device unit 80 is made of resin so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. The center frame 86 is disposed.

  The center frame 86 is provided with an introduction route (so-called warp route) 401 formed in a tunnel shape so that a ball (game ball) can pass therethrough on the left side. The introduction path 401 is formed in a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape having a width larger than the outer diameter of the sphere P (see FIG. 5), and opens to the left at the height of the upper part of the third symbol display device 81. And the stage 403 (see FIG. 5) formed on the lower side of the third symbol display device 81 is continued. The sphere P flowing into the inlet 401a is guided onto the stage 403 via the introduction path 401.

  Here, the stage 403 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the lower periphery of the center frame 86. As shown in FIG. 5, a stage 403 is provided on the lower left side of the center frame 86. The stage 403 is an open path that guides the sphere P guided via the introduction path 401 to the lower center of the center frame 86.

  The stage 403 is formed so as to once incline downward from the left side (that is, the outlet side of the introduction path 401) toward the right side (that is, the center side of the center frame 86) and then rise again. That is, the stage 403 is formed in a shape in which the left and right sides are high and the middle is low and recessed.

  A recess 406 is formed on the right side of the stage 403. The recess 406 is one step lower than the height of the right end of the stage 403 and is formed so as to divide the lower center portion of the center frame 86 into left and right. In the recess 406, a sorting roller 410, which is a resin-made electric accessory supported on the center frame 86 so as to be rotatable by a substantially horizontal rotation shaft 410 a, which is an axis parallel to the board surface of the game board 13. Is provided.

  The sorting roller 410 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a rotating shaft 410a that protrudes in a thin rod shape is provided at both ends thereof. The pivot shafts 410a at both ends are inserted into holes (not shown) provided in the center frame 86 (more specifically, the side surfaces of the recesses 406), whereby the sorting roller 410 is rotatable. .

  Two grooves 411 for rolling the sphere P along a predetermined direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the sorting roller 410. In FIG. 5, only one groove 411 located above the sorting roller 410 is depicted, but the position below the sorting roller 410 is not visible (the groove depicted in FIG. 5). Another groove 411 is formed at a position 180 degrees away from the outer periphery 411 in the outer circumferential direction. In the present embodiment, the number of grooves 411 is two, but may be one or three or more.

  The two grooves 411 formed on the sorting roller 410 have a cylindrical outer surface that is recessed in a straight line connecting the central portion and the left end of the sorting roller 410, and the sorting roller 410 when viewed from the front. Is formed in an L shape that is continuously depressed along the outer peripheral direction on the upper side (in the direction of arrow R1).

  When the groove 411 is positioned at a position continuous with the stage 403 as shown in FIG. 5 due to the rotation of the sorting roller 410, the ball P rolling on the stage 403 toward the right side After rolling from the right end onto the groove 411 and rolling along the groove 411 to the center of the sorting roller 410, the traveling direction is changed to the left along the shape of the groove 411, and the third symbol display device Guided to the 81 side. A game ball rolling on the groove 411 is guided to a special hole 404 formed in the center frame 86.

  The special hole 404 forms a lower part in which a game ball rolling on the stage 403 flows down. The special hole 404 is continuous with the outlet hole 405 through a path (not shown) formed in the center frame. Therefore, the ball P that rolls from the stage 403 to the groove 411 and is guided to the special hole 404 passes through a route (not shown) and exits from the outlet hole 405. The ball P that has exited from the exit hole 405 almost certainly wins the first entrance 64 immediately below the exit hole 405.

  On the other hand, the distribution roller 410 is formed with two grooves 411, so that the outer peripheral surface 412 without the grooves 411 is a protruding portion with respect to the grooves 411. The outer peripheral surface 412 forms a step at the boundary between the stage 403 and the sorting roller 410 when the position of the groove 411 is not a position continuous with the stage 403. Therefore, when the position of the groove 411 is not continuous with the stage 403, the ball P rolling on the stage 403 rolls from the right end of the stage 403 to the right side due to the step formed by the outer peripheral surface 412. Is prevented, and flows down from the flow lower U formed by the front end of the stage 403 to the front side of the game board 13. The probability that a game ball that has flowed down from the lower stream U will win the first entrance 64 is lower than when it passes through the special hole 404.

  Returning to FIG. On the right side of the sorting roller 410 in a front view of the pachinko machine 10, a sorting roller motor 420 for applying a driving force for operating (turning and rotating) the sorting roller 410 is provided. This distribution roller motor 420 is constituted by an electric motor, and when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it is driven by the power supplied from the power supply board (power supply device 115), and thereby starts to rotate. .

  The sorting roller motor 420 and the sorting roller 410 are connected via a gear (not shown). When the sorting roller motor 420 is rotated, the rotational force of the sorting roller motor 420 is transmitted via the gear. Is transmitted to the sorting roller 410, whereby the sorting roller 410 rotates.

  In the present embodiment, the sorting roller motor 420 rotates so as to rotate the sorting roller 410 in the direction of arrow R1 (see FIG. 5). Further, the sorting roller motor 420 always rotates at a constant speed while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (while the power is turned on). Thereby, while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is on, the sorting roller 410 always rotates at a constant speed in the direction of the arrow R1.

  Note that the sorting roller 410 is not necessarily rotated in the direction of the arrow R1, but may be rotated in the opposite direction. Further, the sorting roller motor 420 is constituted by an electric motor in this embodiment, but may be constituted by another motor such as a stepping motor or a servo motor.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a concave portion 86a that is opened in a rectangular shape that is long in the vertical direction is formed on the right front surface of the center frame 86. The movable display body 501 is accommodated. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is assumed that only the movable display body 501 is provided as an electrical accessory for production.

  Here, the movable display body 501 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing the movable display body 501, and FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram for explaining the display content of the side surface 501 a in the movable display body 501. In FIG. 6A, the display content of the side surface 501a of the movable display body 501 is not shown.

  The movable display body 501 is an electric accessory for effect used to enhance the fun of the game by the decorative variable display (variable effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As shown in FIG. 6A, the movable display body 501 is configured as a rectangular parallelepiped having a side surface 501a including four rectangular surfaces 501a1 to 501a4.

  A rotating shaft 502 is connected to the center of the lower surface of the movable display body 501. The movable display body 501 is supported by the center frame 86 so as to be rotatable by a rotation shaft 502. A movable display body motor 520 (see FIG. 4) is connected to a side of the rotating shaft 502 away from the movable display body 501 via a gear (not shown). Via this gear, the rotational force of the movable display motor 520 can be transmitted to the rotation shaft 502, thereby rotating the movable display body 501 connected to the rotation shaft 502 and the rotation shaft 502. Can be made.

  The rotation shaft 502 is provided with a plate-like sensor cut ban 503 extending outward in the radial direction. The sensor cut van 503 is an opaque member used for positioning the movable display body 501. Specifically, the production control device 117 (see FIG. 9) of the pachinko machine 10 determines that the position at which the sensor cut van 503 is detected by the photosensor 504 provided at a predetermined position in the center frame 86 is a zero point (reference position). ) And the movable display 501 is returned to the initial position based on the zero point.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, a predetermined character string is printed on each of the four surfaces 501a1 to 501a4 constituting the side surface 501a as display contents to be visually recognized by the player. In the present embodiment, a character string is printed on each surface 501a1 to 501a4, but a pattern or the like may be used.

  Specifically, a character string “A Story” is printed on the first surface 501a1, a character string “Atsui?” Is printed on the second surface 501a2, and a character “Confirm?” Is printed on the third surface 501a3. A column is printed, and a character string “Gekiatsu?” Is printed on the fourth side.

  Among these surfaces 501a2 to 501a4, the first surface 501a1 is a surface for stopping toward the front side (the side facing the player) when the symbol variation display is not performed. In the present embodiment, the position where the first surface 501a1 is directed to the front side is the initial position of the movable display body 501.

  On the other hand, the 2nd-4th surface 501a2-501a4 is a surface for making it stop toward a front side during execution of the change display of a symbol. The movable display body 501 is rotated during execution of the variable display of the symbol, and any one of the second to fourth surfaces 501a2 to 501a4 determined according to the content of the variable display is directed to the front side. Stopped. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the display content of the surface stopped with the front side facing. The player can raise or lower the expectation for the jackpot according to the display contents (character strings) of the visually recognized surfaces 501a2 to 501a4, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Returning to FIG. A movable display body motor 520 for applying a driving force for rotating (turning) the movable display body 501 is provided below the movable display body 501 in the front view of the pachinko machine 10. The movable display motor 520 is formed of a stepping motor capable of positioning control. In the present embodiment, the movable display motor 520 rotates to rotate the movable display 501 in the direction of arrow R2 (see FIG. 6A). Thereby, the movable display body 501 rotates in the arrow R2 direction.

  The movable display body 501 has an initial position (that is, the first surface 501a1 is the front face) when the symbol variation display is not performed, except for the case where the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position after the symbol variation display. At a position facing (), it is in a stopped (still) state. In the present embodiment, the movable display 501 returns to the initial position when a predetermined fixed display period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the symbol is stopped after the variable display.

  In addition, the movable display body 501 is configured not to operate during high-speed fluctuation (in this embodiment, for 3 seconds) after the start of symbol fluctuation display. In other words, the movable display body 501 remains stopped without operating for 3 seconds after the start of the variable display even during the execution of the variable display of the symbol (during the change). Thus, unlike the sorting roller 410 that always operates (rotates) during the game, the movable display 501 is an electric accessory that may or may not operate as needed during the game.

  Note that the movable display body 501 is not necessarily rotated in the direction of the arrow R2, and may be rotated in the opposite direction. Further, the sorting roller motor 420 is configured by a stepping motor in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other positioning controllable motors (for example, a servo motor).

  Returning to FIG. The center frame 86 is provided with a special figure holding lamp 85 above the third symbol display device 81. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has various stop symbols (for example, a first symbol indicating a probable variation jackpot, a first symbol indicating a normal jackpot, a failure in the first symbol display device 37 after the lottery for the jackpot is started. If a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before the display of any one of the first symbols indicating), the maximum number of winning (entrance) is 4 times. Hold. The number of holding times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 as described above, and is also indicated by the number of lights of the special figure holding lamp 85. Hereinafter, the number of holdings for the first entrance 64 may be referred to as a special figure holding ball number N. Note that four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided for the maximum number of holding times.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured so that the winning at the first entrance 64 is held up to four times at maximum, but the maximum number of times of holding (that is, the maximum value that the special figure holding ball number N can take) is It is not limited to four times, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). Also, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the variable display holding number based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, when the number of holding times is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the special figure holding lamp 85 may not be provided.

  The center frame 86 is provided with a second symbol display portion 83. Each time the sphere passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display unit 83 alternates between the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to light is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variable display on the second symbol display unit 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (“◯” symbol), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is only for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an open state so that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64.

  The number of times the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the second symbol holding lamp 84 provided in the center frame 86. Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the number of balls held for the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 times as in the case of the number of holds for the first entrance 64, and is 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which displays the holding | maintenance count of the ball | bowl about the 2nd entrance 67 using LED provided in the 1st symbol display apparatus 37. FIG. When displaying the number of times the ball is held for the second entrance 67 on the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81, the second symbol hold lamp 84 may not be provided.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 9) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 performs a lottery lottery, the first symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37b), and the display of the first symbol display device 37 is displayed. A decorative display corresponding to the is displayed by the third symbol display device 81.

  The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the general prize opening 63 are calculated. Although it is configured the same, different numbers may be used. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 may be 20.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. At the same time, a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given a gaming value (game value) from a normal time (non-special gaming state). A lot of prize balls are paid out.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening solenoid that opens and closes forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis (shown in FIG. 9). Part of the solenoid 209). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is easy to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  The special game state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 is lit in a manner corresponding to the jackpot, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a state.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  On the back side of the game board 13, a magnetic sensor device 601 (see FIG. 9) that detects a magnetic field (magnetism) applied from the outside, and a vibration sensor device 602 that detects vibration (shake) applied from the outside. Various sensor devices for detecting fraudulent acts such as (see FIG. 9) are provided. For example, as one of the frauds, there is a fraudulent act (so-called “magnet goto”) that illegally guides a ball to the first entrance 64 using a magnet or the like. It is provided for detection. In addition, another illegal act is to illegally manipulate the behavior of the game ball, such as swinging or hitting a pachinko machine to place the game ball in the groove of the center frame accessory (so-called “dodki”) However, the vibration sensor device 602 is provided to detect such an illegal act.

  FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 7, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. Yes.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 9). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 9). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  In addition, although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is in progress of the game because there is a suspicion of cheating when the magnetic sensor device 601 (see FIG. 9) detects magnetism during the game. The RAM erase switch 122 also functions as a switch for canceling the restriction. Specifically, the progress of the game is restricted. If the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for a long time (in this embodiment, for a long time during 1 s) while the power is turned on, the operation is a legitimate operation with no suspected fraud. It is considered that the progress of the game is restored, and the restriction on the progress of the game is released (see FIG. 23).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display content displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols consisting of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers from “0” to “9”, and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol. It consists of a pattern (in this embodiment, a picture of a shell). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row (virtual symbol reel) by arranging the main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging the sub symbols between the main symbols.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbols are aligned and stopped, and after the variable display (that is, the same After the main symbols are aligned and stopped, the jackpot is configured to occur. When shifting to the high probability mode (probability variation mode) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols to which odd numbers are added (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) stops together. On the other hand, when shifting to the normal mode after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “normal symbols”) are all stopped.

  In this embodiment, the variation direction of the symbol is the horizontal direction X, and in the variation in the horizontal direction (horizontal scrolling), each symbol row includes three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower. The third symbol is displayed in three stages of left, middle and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3). Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. Here, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  Five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines.

  When a ball enters the first entrance 64 (wins) and a variation display is performed that scrolls in a predetermined variation direction (lateral direction X in this embodiment), the variation display is performed after a predetermined variation time. The upper symbol sequence Z1 → the lower symbol sequence Z3 → the middle symbol sequence Z2 are stopped in this order. At this time, if a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) stops on one of the active lines, a jackpot is generated, and a jackpot video (a jackpot effect is produced during the jackpot game). ) Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the changing direction (scrolling direction) is the horizontal direction X, but the changing direction may be the vertical direction (that is, the direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction X). When the change direction is the vertical direction (vertical scroll), the effective line is the upper line (Z1 line in FIG. 8), middle line (Z2 line in FIG. 8), and lower line (Z3 line in FIG. 8). ), The right-up line L4 and the up-left line L5 may be used. In the case of vertical scrolling, for example, the variable display is stopped in the order of left symbol row L1 '→ right symbol row L3 → middle symbol row L2.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, etc. provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. . FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each counter.

  The reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like are used for jackpot determination, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, and display of the second symbol display unit 83. It is used by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 to perform a lottery of the results.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each time these counters are updated, 1 is added to the previous value and a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each of these counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is set at a 4 ms interval that is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 13) or a 2 ms interval that is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). The updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in a work area (not shown) of the RAM 203. When executing the various control programs, when the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are referred to, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are referred to. Is done.

  The reserved ball storage area is a memory for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) the first entrance 64. In this reserved ball storage area, four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) are stored so that the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the ball winning timing can be stored up to four times. ) And one execution area referred to in the change start process (see FIG. 16).

  In each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) in the holding ball storage area, an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first type counter C2 are stored. And an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. In the present embodiment, three areas in which the values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored are provided in each reserved area in one reserved ball storage area, but a plurality of reserved ball storage areas are provided. These three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (one or two areas) of three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining areas are provided. You may comprise so that it may provide in the other holding ball storage area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball has won the first entrance 64 can be stored up to four times. In the case of storing the data of the times, the data in order from the area with the smaller area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) Is memorized. That is, the data corresponding to the winnings that are older in time are stored in the reserved area having a smaller area number. Therefore, data corresponding to the oldest winning in terms of time is stored in the reserved first area.

  The execution area in the reserved ball storage area includes an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. An area for storage is provided. In a variation process (see FIG. 14) described later, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the holding first area of the holding ball storage area are shifted to the execution area and referred to. Based on this, the lottery result is determined. Then, the variable display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37b) or the like.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. The area is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots is the normal probability in the normal mode or the time shortening mode (when the jackpot probability is normal) and the high probability mode (when the jackpot probability is higher than normal). Two types of status) are set. There are two types of random numbers that are jackpots at normal probability (when the jackpot probability is normal), and the values are “373, 727”. On the other hand, there are 13 types of random numbers that are jackpots at a high probability (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523. , 631, 683, 733 ". It should be noted that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not a big hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the big hit type. In the present embodiment, the jackpot types determined by the first jackpot type counter C2 include jackpots that become a high probability mode after the jackpot end (probable variation jackpots) and jackpots that enter the time reduction mode after the jackpot end (normal jackpots). Yes, one of these two types of jackpot types is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 obtained at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64.

  In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 4, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 4), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process of FIG. 17 described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. , Stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203, more specifically, the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot that becomes a high probability mode after the jackpot ends (probability jackpot) is “1, 2, 3”, and the jackpot that becomes the time reduction mode after the jackpot ends (normal jackpot) The value of the random number that becomes “0” is “0, 4”. A table that stores random values for determining whether the jackpot that becomes the high probability mode after the jackpot ends or the jackpot that becomes the time reduction mode after the jackpot ends, from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 (see FIG. (Not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  In the present embodiment, among the data (the values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, it is determined as “big hit” based on the value of the first random number counter C1. In addition, when it is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 that “the jackpot which becomes the high probability mode after the jackpot is finished”, the jackpot becomes the “probable change jackpot”. On the other hand, when it is determined that “big hit” is based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and “hit is set to the time reduction mode after the big hit” is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, The jackpot is a “normal jackpot”.

  Therefore, based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the value of the first per-type counter C2, a display mode corresponding to two types of big hits (probability big hit or normal big hit), and one type of display corresponding to losing One of the three display modes in total with the mode is selected as the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  In the present embodiment, the “probability variation jackpot” refers to the game mode being the high probability mode until the next jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) after the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 16 rounds. Is a big jackpot (16 rounds probable jackpot). In the high probability mode, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is set to a high probability (probability higher than the normal probability), and the hit probability of the second symbol is also set to a probability higher than the normal probability.

  In the present embodiment, when “probability jackpot” is reached, until the next jackpot (probability jackpot or normal jackpot), the jackpot probability and the first symbol of the first symbol are set as the high probability mode. Although it is configured that both the probability of hitting two symbols is higher than the normal probability, the period for increasing the hit probability of the second symbol may be set to a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). .

  Further, the “ordinary jackpot” in the present embodiment is a jackpot in which the game mode becomes the time reduction mode for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations) after the jackpot having the maximum number of rounds of 16 ( 16 rounds are usually big hits). In the time shortening mode, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is a normal probability, but the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability. In the present embodiment, the game mode is set to the time reduction mode for a predetermined number of fluctuations when “ordinary jackpot” is reached, but instead, the next jackpot lottery result is Until the game mode is determined, the game mode may be set to the time reduction mode.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of “probability jackpot” or “ordinary jackpot” is 16 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to 16 rounds, but various values (for example, 7 rounds, 15 rounds, etc.) ). In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds for “probable jackpot” and the maximum number of rounds for “normal jackpot” are both 16 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is different for “probability jackpot” and “normal jackpot”. May be. For example, the maximum number of rounds for “probable jackpot” may be 16 rounds, and the maximum number of rounds for “normal jackpots” may be 7 rounds.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than out of front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) after the occurrence of reach, and the final stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. Three stop patterns (a mode of a display result of dynamic display) are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) in which reach does not occur.

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area.

  Note that a table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Selection is made based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is because the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a normal state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to the above.

  For example, in a high-probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), since the jackpot is likely to occur, the range of random number values corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. A table as wide as ˜238 is selected, and “completely out” is easily selected. In this table, the range of random values for “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and the range of random values for “non-front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9. It becomes difficult to select “reach other than miss”.

  In addition, in order to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 if each random number value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area in the normal state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal). A table having a narrow range of random values 51 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected, and it is difficult to select “completely out”. In this table, the range of random values of “rear out of front / rear out” is 0 to 8, the range of random values of “reach other than out of front / rear out” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than out of front / rear out” is easily selected. It has become. Therefore, in the normal state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, so that the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously.

  Next, among the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 Within the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 may be referred to as a “first variation type counter” and CS2 may be referred to as a “second variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used for selecting (selecting) a variation display (dynamic display) pattern (variation pattern) of the third symbol. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns of normal variation, normal reach variation, and super reach variation are set as variation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured to have different production times (variation times).

  Among these fluctuation patterns, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern (that is, a deviation fluctuation) in which the display result of the loss appears without the reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 11 seconds.

  “Normal reach variation” is a so-called normal reach variation pattern with reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal reach fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 20 seconds.

  “Super reach fluctuation” is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol. In the present embodiment, the “super reach variation” is configured as a variation pattern with a variation time of 40 seconds. In addition, as a predetermined effect that appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol in “super reach fluctuation”, a specific character appears, a specific background display, For example, the symbols may be changed in a specific manner (for example, the symbols may be enlarged or reduced, or the symbols may fluctuate and fluctuate).

  When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random number value) of the first variation type counter CS1, a first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referenced. This first selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop symbol (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or, each reach) is different in each first selection table, and the allocation of the range of the first variation type counter CS1 to the variation pattern is different. That is, the selection probability of the variation pattern differs for each first selection table.

  On the other hand, in the reach pattern (in this embodiment, normal reach or super reach), the second variation type counter CS2 is a variation pattern from when a symbol other than the final stop symbol stops and a reach occurs, to when the final stop symbol stops. It is a counter for determining the number. The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the following description, the number of fluctuation symbols determined based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after occurrence of reach may be simply referred to as “fluctuation symbol number”. That is, in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence after the symbol (left symbol) of the left symbol column Z1 and the symbol (right symbol) of the right symbol column Z3 are stopped in the normal reach according to the value of the second variation type counter CS2. The number of change symbols until the Z2 symbol (medium symbol) stops is determined.

  A second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is used to determine the number of fluctuation symbols from the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 (random number value) until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. Is selected and referenced. The second selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or the range of the second variation type counter CS2 is different in each variation pattern selection table with respect to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. . That is, according to the second selection table, the selection probability of the number of changing symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs differs.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment selects the type of the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, the last stop symbol is stopped after the reach occurs. Determine the number of fluctuating symbols. That is, a rough variation pattern such as the type of reach such as normal reach is determined by the first variation type counter CS1, and more detailed symbols such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. are determined by the second variation type counter CS2. A variation aspect is determined. That is, by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, a wide variety of variation display can be easily realized.

  Next, the variation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is referred to as a “third variation type counter”.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect. In other words, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment slides the fluctuating symbol (so-called “slip effect”) or returns the symbol (so-called “return effect”) in addition to the variation of the third symbol. Since a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect can be performed, the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, in order to shorten the time required for the notice effect to add to the variable time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) An effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second) or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

  That is, based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, the effect time addition / subtraction value is determined. By adding or subtracting the effect time addition / subtraction value determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 to the variation time determined based on the value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the first symbol or the third symbol The variation time of the variation display (that is, the variation time from the start of the variation display of the symbol to the stop of the final stop symbol) is determined. Therefore, in addition to the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the variation display can be further diversified by combining the variation type counter CS3.

  As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a different range of effect patterns for the notice effect selected for the value of the variation type counter CS3 (random value). A plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a normal state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure holding ball number N, Depending on the table, etc., tables with different selection ratios of the production patterns are provided. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the above-described variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). For example, in this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is periodically updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Acquired when it is detected that the image has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

  Returning again to FIG. The RAM 203 also includes a confirmation number counter 203a, a post-offset monitoring flag 203b, a first post-notification monitoring flag 203c, an offset standby flag 203d, a game limiting flag 203e, and a current state memory 203f.

  The confirmation number counter 203 a is a counter that counts the number of confirmations when confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. The confirmation number counter 203a is incremented by one each time the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed once. If the output from the magnetic sensor device 601 is off at that time, it is initialized (cleared to zero) each time. . That is, when the value of the confirmation number counter 203 a is 2 or more, the value indicates the number of times that ON is continuously detected in the output confirmation of the magnetic sensor device 601. The confirmation counter 203a is initialized before the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S112 or S123) is executed in the start-up process after power-on (see FIG. 11). Further, when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, the confirmation number counter 203a is also initialized when the restriction is released by the operation of the RAM erase switch 122 (FIG. 21).

  The post-offset monitoring flag 203b is a flag indicating whether or not it is a period for monitoring the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game. Specifically, when the offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that it is the monitoring period of the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, When it is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that it is not the period. The post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON when the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, and is set to OFF when the OFF output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed thereafter.

  The first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is a flag indicating whether or not it is a period for monitoring the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the first notification is made during the game (more specifically, after the start-up process). It is. Specifically, when the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that it is the monitoring period of the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the execution of the first notification. , When it is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that it is not the period. The first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON when the first notification is executed, and then set to OFF when the OFF output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the post-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON, and the value of the confirmation number counter 203a reaches 10, Predetermined notification (second notification) and restriction of the progress of the game (specifically, prohibition of ball launch) are executed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment turns on the magnetic sensor device 601 when the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed 10 times after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, or after the execution of the first notification. When one of the conditions when the output is confirmed 10 times is satisfied, a predetermined notification (second notification) is made and the progress of the game is limited. Note that both the post-offset monitoring flag 203b and the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c are initialized to OFF each time the RAM 203 is cleared by an operation of the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

  The offset standby flag 203d is a flag indicating whether or not the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily in a standby state. Specifically, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to on (ie, “1”), it indicates that the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily on standby, and is off (ie, "0") indicates that this is not the case. The offset waiting flag 203d is initialized to off every time the RAM 203 is cleared by an operation of the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

  In the present embodiment, there is a situation in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 occurs during the game. However, when there is a possibility that the movable display body 501 is operating (rotating), the offset setting is temporarily waited. It is configured to let you. Therefore, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON when there is a situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 occurs during the game, but there is a possibility that the movable display body 501 is operating (rotating). . When the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, there is a situation in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 occurs during the game, but there are two cases where the offset setting is temporarily held. In the first case, when the first symbol display device 37 is executing the variation display of the first symbol and more than 3 seconds have passed since the variation display started (that is, the high-speed variation is excluded). This is a case where a situation occurs in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 occurs during the symbol variation display. On the other hand, in the second case, after the symbol variation display is completed, a situation occurs in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set while the operation of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position is being performed. Is the case.

  On the other hand, the temporarily set offset setting is released when the movable display 501 that is operating is reliably stopped. Therefore, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF when the operating movable display body 501 is reliably stopped. When the offset standby flag 203d is switched from on to off, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 that has been on standby is executed.

  Since the movable display body 501 of the present embodiment is configured to stop at a predetermined timing before the end of the variable display, the movable display body 501 is in a stopped state at the timing when the variable display ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON in the first case described above, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF when the change display ends.

  On the other hand, the movable display body 501 that is returned to the initial position after the variable display is stopped by returning to the initial position. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON in the second case described above, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF after the movable display body 501 returns to the initial position. .

  When an electric combination such as the sorting roller 410 or the movable display body 501 is operated, by driving a motor (the distribution roller motor 420, the movable display body motor 520) that applies driving force to the electric combination. The magnetic field fluctuates due to noise and the magnetic force generated by the current conducted through the wire. The movable display body 501 is not an electric combination that always operates during the game like the sorting roller 410 but an electric combination that operates as necessary during the game. Therefore, setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 when the movable display body 501 is operating may cause a higher offset value to be set than when the movable display body 501 is not operating. High and not appropriate.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed when the movable display body 501 is moving as an effect during fluctuation or as a return operation to the initial position. If the offset display flag 203d is turned on and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set to standby, the movable display body 501 is in operation (during the operation of the movable display body 501). The offset setting is not performed. Therefore, setting an inappropriate offset value can be suppressed. In other words, since the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set in a state where the movable display body 501 is stopped (a state where it is not moving), an appropriate offset value can be set.

  The game restriction flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the progress of the game is being restricted. The game limiting flag 203e is initialized to OFF every time the RAM 203 is cleared by an operation of the RAM erasing switch 122 or the like, and is turned ON when the progress of the game is limited based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. Is set.

  In this embodiment, when the post-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON and the value of the confirmation number counter 203a reaches 10, the game is prohibited by launching the ball. It is configured to limit the progress of. Therefore, the game limiting flag 203e is set to ON when the value of the confirmation number counter 203a reaches 10 in a state where the post-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON.

  The game limiting flag 203e set to ON is set to OFF based on a predetermined legitimate operation. In the present embodiment, long press of the RAM erase switch 122 (in this embodiment, long press for 1 s) while the power is on is defined as “legitimate operation”.

  The current state memory 203f stores the state of the game at that time (the values of the stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc.) when limiting the progress of the game based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. It is a memory for storing. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, and then pressing and holding the RAM erase switch 122 while the power is on, the current state memory The game can be resumed from the state stored in 203f (that is, the state before the game is restricted). The current state memory 203f is initialized (zero-cleared) when the game is resumed by long-pressing the RAM erase switch 122. The current state memory 203f is also initialized when the RAM 203 is cleared by an operation of the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

  In addition to the counters and flags described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 13), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 11) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a first entrance switch 208a. And various switches 208 composed of a switch group or a sensor group (not shown), and a solenoid 209 composed of a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the specific prize opening 65a, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. It is connected. The input / output port 205 is connected to a magnetic sensor device 601, a vibration sensor device 602, an inner frame switch SW1, a front frame switch SW2, and a sorting roller motor 420.

  The magnetic sensor device 601 in the present embodiment detects a presence or absence of magnetism based on an MI (Magneto-Impedance) sensor (not shown) which is a kind of magnetic sensor and an output value (output voltage) from the MI sensor. And a detection circuit that is not performed. The detection circuit of the magnetic sensor device 601 includes a storage unit that stores an offset value (offset voltage) of the MI sensor, and is based on a correction value that is corrected (calibrated) by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor. To detect the presence of magnetism. Specifically, the detection circuit of the magnetic sensor device 601 detects the presence of magnetism and turns on the output to the MPU 201 (detection output) when the correction value exceeds a preset detection threshold. On the other hand, when the correction value is equal to or smaller than the detection threshold, the detection circuit turns off the output to the MPU 201 (non-detection output).

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment performs the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 in a state where the sorting roller 410 operates (rotates) and the movable display body 501 stops. It is configured. In other words, while the power is on, it is assumed that the electric accessory that is always operating is in the activated state, and the electric agent that does not operate as necessary is stopped (the state that is not operating). The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

  For example, the magnetic sensor device 601 is operated in a state in which both the electric combination that always operates (the sorting roller 410) and the electric combination that does not operate as necessary (the movable display body 501) are operated. When the offset setting is performed, there is a high possibility that a higher offset value is set as compared with the case where the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped. The larger the offset value, the larger the output value (MI sensor output value) for exceeding the detection threshold. Therefore, there is a possibility that illegal magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected by setting a higher offset value. . However, since the offset setting is performed in a state where the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped, it is possible to improve the detection performance against illegal magnetism (magnetic field).

  On the other hand, since the offset setting is performed in a state where the electric accessory that is always operating is operated, the magnetic field generated at least by the electric accessory during the game is taken into account, and the magnetic The detection output (ON output) from the sensor device 601 can also be suppressed.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state where the sorting roller 410 is operated (rotated) and the movable display body 501 is stopped. That is, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state where the magnetic field is as small as possible in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the electric accessory during the game, so that an appropriate offset value can be set.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided each time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes (that is, when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is released from the closed state, or 12 or every time when the front frame 14 is closed from the open state), the magnetic sensor device 601 is configured to set an offset. When the state of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 changes, the magnetic field may fluctuate. For example, movement of electrical wiring (for example, a harness) that connects between boards (for example, between the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111), which occurs when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is opened or closed, etc. This can cause the magnetic field to fluctuate. If the magnetic field fluctuates, the offset value set before that may become an inappropriate value, and there is a possibility that improper magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed every time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes. Detection performance for magnetism (magnetic field) can be improved.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 even when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (swing). Even when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (that is, when the pachinko machine 10 is swung to a predetermined level or more), movement of electrical wiring such as a harness is performed in the same manner as when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is opened. For this reason, there is a possibility that the magnetic field fluctuates, and accordingly, the offset value set before that becomes an inappropriate value, and an illegal magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration, so that an appropriate offset value can be set, and against illegal magnetism (magnetic field) Detection performance can be improved.

  The vibration sensor device 602 includes a triaxial acceleration sensor (not shown) and a detection circuit (not shown) that detects vibration (swing) based on an output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor. The detection circuit of the vibration sensor device 602 detects that vibration (swing) has occurred when the output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor exceeds a preset detection threshold, and turns on the output to the MPU 201 (detection). Output). On the other hand, when the output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor is equal to or less than the detection threshold, the detection circuit turns off the output to the MPU 201 (non-detection output).

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  Similarly to the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, the RAM 213 stores a stack area for storing the contents of internal registers of the MPU 211, a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 211, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. Note that the NMI interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 111 is the same process as the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) executed by the main control apparatus 110.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch for stopping the ball firing is off (not operated). As a condition, the firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34. In addition, it controls the setting of turning off and on, the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 and the jackpot effect.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280.

  An input / output port 277 is connected to the MPU 271 which is an arithmetic unit via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main controller 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the special figure holding lamp 85.

  A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. Note that the pachinko machine 10 is a different model that has the same symbol configuration displayed on the third symbol display device 81, even if it is a different model that has different winning probabilities and the number of prize balls that are paid out in one jackpot. Therefore, the production control device 117 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively performs control of sound output, control of turning on and off various lamps, and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. However, it may be configured such that various controls are shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, control of voice output and control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps are performed by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is performed. A dedicated control device (display control device) may be used.

  The MPU 271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  The RAM 273 stores the contents of the internal register of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). Further, the RAM 273 includes various memories, flags, counters, and the like.

  The image controller 274 adjusts the timing of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input / output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The character ROM 275 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols, third symbols, and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effects used for variable display (variable effects) and jackpot effects, a character pattern of the third symbol, a background symbol, a notice character symbol, and the like. Various types of data for presentation correspond to data (variation display data) used for each variation display of normal variation (out-of-range variation), normal reach variation, and the like.

  The character ROM 275 stores the data for presentation as described above in a compressed state in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the production data is composed of approximately 1024 Mbytes, and the approximately 1024 Mbytes of data is compressed to approximately 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary presentation data compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out and decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

  The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing effect data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (a state where it can be used immediately). The video RAM 276 has a variable display data storage area (not shown). This variable display data storage area (not shown) is a memory for storing data for performing variable display (variable effect) and jackpot effect in the third symbol display device 81, and each effect is displayed in the third symbol display device 81. When started, an image corresponding to the data stored in the variable effect data storage area is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

  The various data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of the ROM. For example, when the presentation data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display is not possible or clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because the processing of the display data (for example, changing the size of the decorative design or changing the color of the background design) is easier when stored in the RAM.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 7). And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24), store the information on the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete it.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 includes a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer interrupt process that is periodically started (in a 2 ms cycle in this embodiment). And activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, and are roughly divided into NMI interrupt processing.

  First, referring to FIG. 11, a startup process when the main controller 110 is powered on will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111) to be operable, a predetermined wait time (for example, 1 second) is counted. A one-wait process is executed (S102). By performing the first weight process (S102), the control devices on the sub-side such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111 can miss the command output from the main control device 110 in the start-up process. Can be prevented. After execution of the first wait process (S102), access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 7) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S118. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S118 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S118. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S214 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S118, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S118). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S119, S120) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S119, S120) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S119, S120) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S119, S120), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S119), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S120).

  After executing the initialization process (S119, S120) of the RAM 203, the sorting roller motor 420 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the sorting roller 410 (S121). Note that when the rotation of the sorting roller 410 is started by the process of S121, the distribution roller 410 is continuously rotated at a constant speed while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  After the process of S121, the confirmation number counter 203a is cleared to zero (S122), and a pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process, which is a process of confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 before performing the offset setting, is executed (S123). The detailed process of the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S123) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S123), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed by outputting a signal to the magnetic sensor device 601 (S124). When the process of S124 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in a storage unit of a detection circuit (not shown).

  After the process of S124, an initialization command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S125), and the process proceeds to S115. When the production control device 117 receives the initialization command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S125, the production control device 117 performs a process of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position (see FIG. 30).

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the payout control device 111 to the gaming state when the drive power supply is shut off is transmitted (S109). When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  After the process of S109, the sorting roller motor 420 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the sorting roller 410 (S110). When the rotation of the sorting roller 410 is started by the process of S110, the distribution roller 410 continues to rotate while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  After the process of S110, the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S111), and the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process is executed (S112). The pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S112) is the same process as the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S123) described above, and the detailed process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S112), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is executed by outputting a signal to the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 in the same manner as the process of S124 (S113). When the process of S113 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in a storage unit of a detection circuit (not shown).

  After the process of S113, a power recovery command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S114), and the process proceeds to S115. When the effect control device 117 receives the power recovery command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S114, the effect control device 117 performs a process of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position (see FIG. 30).

  In the process of S115, the confirmation number counter 203a is cleared to zero (S115). After the process of S115, a second wait process for measuring a predetermined wait time (for example, 1 second) is executed (S116). By performing the second weight process (S116), the ball is prohibited from being launched (game is started) while the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position. After the process of S116, an interrupt is permitted (S117), and the process proceeds to a main process described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S112, S123) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S112, S123) executed in the startup process (see FIG. 11) of the main controller 110.

  In the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process, first, 1 is added to the confirmation number counter 203a (S141), and it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (on output) (S142). At this time, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is OFF (OFF output) (S142: No), the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process is terminated, and the process returns to the start-up process (see FIG. 11). The process of S124, that is, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S142: Yes) as a result of the determination in the process of S142, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 (S143). At this time, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is not 2 (S143: No), the process returns to S141, and the process of S142 for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed again.

  If the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 as a result of the determination in S143 (S143: Yes), it indicates that the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been confirmed (detected) twice consecutively. In such a case, the first notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S144).

  When the production control device 117 receives the first notification command transmitted (output) from the main control device 110 in S144, the production control device 117 executes a first notification process for performing the first notification (see FIG. 30). In the present embodiment, the first notification is configured as a notification by outputting a predetermined notification sound from the audio output device 226 at a low volume and blinking the lighting units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34 at predetermined intervals. Is done.

  After the processing of S144, the confirmation number counter 203a is once cleared to zero (S145), and 1 is added to the confirmation number counter 203a (S146). Next, it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S147). When the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is OFF as a result of the determination in the process of S147 (S147: No), a notification release command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S150). When the effect control device 117 receives the notification release command transmitted from the main control device 110 in S150, the effect control device 117 cancels the first notification being executed. After the process of S150, the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process is terminated, the process returns to the start-up process (see FIG. 11), and the process of S113 or S124, that is, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S147 is that the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S147: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 100 (S148). At this time, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is not 100 (S148: No), the process returns to S146, and the process of S147 for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed again.

  If the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 100 as a result of the determination in the process of S148 (S148: Yes), the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed 100 more times after the first notification is executed ( In such a case, the second notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S149).

  When the production control device 117 receives the second notification command transmitted from the main control device 110 in S149, the production control device 117 executes a second notification process for switching from the first notification to the second notification (see FIG. 30). . Note that the second notification is a notification having a stronger notification strength than the first notification, and in the present embodiment, a predetermined notification sound is output from the sound output device 226 at a large volume, and the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamps are output. 34 is configured as a notification by blinking at a shorter interval than in the case of the first notification.

  After the process of S149, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, before the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in the start-up process executed after the power is turned on, the magnetic sensor device 601 generates magnetism for the first predetermined period (this In the embodiment, when it is detected over two detection periods), the first notification is performed. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, there is a possibility that a magnetic field is improperly applied using a magnet or the like. Therefore, before performing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, It can be recognized by the outside (eg hall employees). Therefore, some countermeasures can be taken outside, and it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value due to an improperly applied magnetic field from being set. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from detecting an unauthorized magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like.

  Furthermore, after the first notification, when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 over the second predetermined period (in this embodiment, 100 detection periods), the notification intensity is higher than that of the first notification. It is comprised so that strong 2nd alerting | reporting may be performed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the offset setting may be performed with reference to the improperly applied magnetic field, and it is possible to recognize the possibility that the possibility is high to the outside more appropriately than in the case of performing the first notification. .

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 before the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed, the process can be executed with the power supply completely shut off. An infinite loop is performed until there is no more, and setting of the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is prohibited. In this respect as well, it is possible to suitably prevent an inappropriate offset value due to an improperly applied magnetic field from being set, whereby an illegal magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601. It can be prevented from disappearing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the game restriction flag 203e is off, that is, when there is no restriction on the progress of the game, the main process includes the processes of S201 to S206 as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms. The counter update processing of S210 and S211 is executed in the remaining time. On the other hand, when the game restriction flag 203e is on, that is, when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, the processing of S201 to S206 is not executed, and S210, The counter update process of S211 is repeatedly executed.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted (output) to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S201). In this external output process (S201), for example, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected by the switch reading process in S502 (see FIG. 17) is determined. A prize ball command corresponding to the number of prize balls (the number of payout balls) according to the information is set and transmitted. In addition, a variation pattern command, a type command, an effect time addition / subtraction command, and the like necessary for displaying the variation of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112. Moreover, the 1st alerting | reporting command and 2nd alerting | reporting command which were set in the magnetic sensor confirmation process (refer FIG. 18) mentioned later are transmitted to the effect control apparatus 117.

  After the process of S201, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 is performed. A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, the jackpot process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the jackpot state (S205). Specifically, the specific prize opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and then a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses or a predetermined number (this implementation) is given to the special prize opening 65a. In the embodiment, when 10 balls are entered, the process of closing the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed by a predetermined number of rounds (16 rounds in the present embodiment).

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is obtained. In the display unit 83, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed according to the value of the second winning random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the game limiting flag 203e is on (S208).

  If the game restriction flag 203e is OFF as a result of the determination in S208 (S208: No), the progress of the game is not restricted. In such a case, the next main process execution timing is reached. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S209). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S208: Yes), the process Is transferred to S201, and the above-described processes after S201 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S209: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are repeatedly updated (S210, S211).

  Specifically, first, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S210). More specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding areas in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S211). More specifically, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second per-random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if the game restriction flag 203e is turned on as a result of the determination in the process of S208 (S208: Yes), since the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, this is the case. Therefore, the process of S209 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S210. Since the process of S209 is skipped, the processes of S201 to S206 are not executed, and the update process (S210, S211) of the initial value random number counters CINI1, CINI2 and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is repeatedly executed. It will be.

  That is, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game restriction flag 203e is set on based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, the external output process (S201) is not executed. The firing signal is not output to the firing control device 112, and the ball is not fired. Therefore, the progress of the game can be substantially stopped, and the loss incurred due to fraud using a magnet or the like can be suppressed. In addition, while the progress of the game is substantially stopped, the initial value random number counters CINI1 and CINI2 and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 continue to be updated. It is also possible to prevent the counter value from being read illegally.

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) has been executed, the power-off process after S212 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S212), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117). Transmit (S213). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S214), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S215), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  It should be noted that the process of S207 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of S210 and S211 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the fluctuation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of a special figure reservation ball counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls is acquired (S303). After the process of S303, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure holding balls N> 0 (S304: Yes), the number N of special figure holding balls (that is, the value of the special figure holding ball counter) is decremented by 1 (S304) and provided in the RAM 203. A reserve ball storage area forward process for sequentially shifting data stored in the reserve first to fourth areas of the reserve ball storage area (not shown) to the execution area side is executed (S305). The detailed process executed in the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S305), the first symbol display device 37 executes variation start processing for starting the variation display of the first symbol (S306), and ends the variation processing (S204). The detailed process executed in the change start process (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed by referring to (S307). A special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of change to the end of change. The display time during the change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time selected by the change type counter CS3. If this fluctuation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308), and this process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37b of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  Here, the stop symbol displayed by the stop display of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the value of the first hit random number counter C1 as to whether or not it is a big hit. Furthermore, with regard to the jackpot stop symbol, depending on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the stop symbol when the jackpot is set to the high probability mode after the jackpot (that is, the probability variation jackpot) and the time reduction mode after the jackpot is set (ie , Usually a big jackpot) stop symbol. For example, if it is a probable big hit, red LED 37b is lit as a stop symbol, and if it is a normal big hit, green LED 37b is lit as a stop symbol. On the other hand, if the lottery result (the value of the first random number counter C1) is out of place, the LED 37b is lit in blue as a stop symbol. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  Note that the variation process is executed every 4 ms, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the variation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the stop display is set to end (stop) the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37. (S309).

  After the process of S309, it is determined whether or not the offset standby flag 203d is on (S310). If the result of determination in S310 is that the offset standby flag 203d is off (S310: No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S310 is that the offset standby flag 203d is on (S310: Yes), the standby variation end flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set to on (S311). This process is terminated.

  The standby variation end flag (not shown) is a flag indicating that the symbol variation display has ended in a situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is in a standby state. Specifically, when the standby variation end flag is set to ON (that is, “1”), the symbol variation display has ended in a situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is in a standby state. If it is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that this is not the case. The standby variation end flag is initialized to OFF every time the RAM 203 is cleared by an operation of the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

  Although details will be described later, this standby time variation end flag is referred to when the offset standby flag 203d is on in the offset setting standby release processing (see FIG. 21). If the standby variation end flag is on, there is a situation in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 occurs. However, there is a possibility that the movable display body 501 is in operation (rotation). The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed during the stop symbol fixed display period (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the above-described reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  In the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), first, each data (first random number counter value, first hit type counter value, and stop pattern stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area) The value of the selection counter is shifted to the execution area (S351).

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to an area having a smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, data is shifted only for the reserved area where data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas. Therefore, since a data shift process is not performed for a reserved area in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and a control burden can be reduced.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that each data of a 2nd-4th reserved area may be shifted to the area where an area number is 1 small irrespective of the presence or absence of data, respectively. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in the second to fourth reserved areas, the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure reservation ball counter (number N of special figure reservation balls) (S353), and a hold number command indicating the value of the special figure reservation ball counter after the subtraction is set (S354). The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (the number N of special figure holding balls), the special figure holding lamp 37c, which is an LED for displaying the number of holdings in the first symbol display device 37, is turned on, and a new holding is performed. The number of times is displayed in the lighting state (S355), the reserved ball storage area forward feed process (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the above-described change start process (S306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 14).

  In the variation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time.

  In the present embodiment, if the value of the first random number counter C1 is “310” or “608” at the normal probability (in the normal mode or the time reduction mode), it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the processing of S401. Is done. On the other hand, at the time of high probability (high probability mode), the value of the first random number counter C1 is “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618 ”, it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the processing of S401.

  When it is determined that the game is a big hit by the process of S401 (S401: Yes), the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37b) displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S402). Specifically, in S402, after determining the jackpot type (that is, the stop pattern at the time of jackpot) based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the determined jackpot type Is set so that a display mode corresponding to the above is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In this embodiment, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “1, 2, 3”, the big hit type is “probable big hit”, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 4”. ", The jackpot type is" normal jackpot ".

  After the process of S402, based on the value of the big hit type and the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined ( S403).

  That is, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, a rough variation time is determined from the normal reach variation (20 seconds) and the super reach variation (40 seconds), and the second variation type counter CS2 Based on this value, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the last stop symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. By determining the variation pattern by the processing of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol is determined. .

  Note that the above-described variation time can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and only by the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Whether to set the value or both values of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 may be determined as appropriate according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit in the process of S401 (S401: No), a display mode (lighted state of the LED 37b) at the time of disconnection displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S408). Specifically, in S408, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, a stop pattern at the time of detachment (rear / rear reach, reach other than front / rear reach, or complete disengagement) is determined. After that, setting is performed so that a display mode corresponding to the determined stop symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  After the process of S408, based on the stop pattern at the time of detachment indicated by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area and the value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the fluctuation pattern at the time of detachment Is determined (S409).

  That is, in the same manner as the processing of S403 described above, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, the rough variation (11 seconds), normal reach variation (20 seconds), super reach variation (40 seconds) is roughly selected. In addition to determining the variation time of the symbol variation, the variation time until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol row Z2 (medium symbol)) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. decide. By determining the variation pattern by the processing of S409, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. .

  In the process of S408, when “front / rear out of reach” or “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is set as the display mode at the time of release, reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation) is always determined by the process of S409. As shown, the table is preset.

  After the process of S403 or S409, the effect time (addition / subtraction value of effect time) to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by these processes is determined (S404). At this time, the effect time to be added or subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203.

  After the processing of S404, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the processing of S403 or S409 is set (S405), and then the display mode set by the processing of S402 or S408 (ie, stop) Set the type command according to the symbol. (S408). Thereafter, an effect time addition / subtraction command corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction value determined in the process of S404 is set (S407), the fluctuation start process (S306) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

  As described above, after the “holding number command” is set in the reserved ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 15), the “variation pattern command” and “type” are set in the change start process (see FIG. 16). Commands are set in the order of “command” and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”. In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 13), since the commands are output in the order in which the commands are set, when the 3rd symbol display device 81 starts the variable display of the 3rd symbol. The commands are output to the effect control device 117 in the order of “pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “type command”, and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the game limiting flag 203e is on (S501).

  As a result of the determination in the process of S501, when the game restriction flag 203e is off (S501: No), the reading process of various winning switches 208 and the like is executed (S502). Specifically, in S502, while reading various switches 208 connected to the main control device 110, inner frame switch SW1, front frame switch SW2, magnetic sensor device 601, vibration sensor device 602, and the like, The state of the switch is determined and detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  After the process of S502, a magnetic sensor confirmation process for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S503). Detailed processing of the magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S503) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the magnetic sensor confirmation process (S503), a vibration sensor confirmation process for confirming the output status of the vibration sensor device 602 is executed (S504). Detailed processing of the vibration sensor confirmation processing (S504) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the vibration sensor confirmation process (S504), a door opening / closing confirmation process for confirming the opening / closing status of the inner frame 12 and the front frame 14 is executed (S505). The detailed processing of the door opening / closing confirmation processing (S505) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the door opening / closing confirmation process (S505) is executed, when the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby, an offset setting standby release process for canceling the standby is executed (S506), and the process goes to S507. Transition. Detailed processing of the offset setting standby release processing (S506) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S501, when the game restriction flag 203e is on, that is, when the progress of the game is limited (S501: No), the processing of S502 to S506 is skipped, The process proceeds to S507.

  In S507, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S507). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. Is stored in the corresponding area of the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Next, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S508). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, , 619, 15, 238, 250), respectively, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  After the processing of S508, it is determined whether or not the game restricting flag 203e is on (S509). If the game restricting flag 203e is off (S509: No), winning to the first entrance slot 64 is determined. The start winning process is executed (S510), the firing control process is executed (S511), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The start winning process (S510) will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the launch control process (S511) determines on / off of the launch of the sphere based on the operation state of the touch sensor (not shown) of the operation handle 51 and the operation state of the stop switch (not shown). It is processing to do. Specifically, it is detected by a touch sensor (not shown) that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). If so, turn on the ball. When the launch of the ball is turned on by this launch control process, main controller 110 transmits a launch ball signal to launch controller 112.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S509, if the game restriction flag 203e is on, that is, if the progress of the game is restricted (S509: No), the processes of S510 and S511 are skipped, The timer interrupt process ends.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the initial value random number counters CINI1 and CINI2 and each counter are set even when the game limiting flag 203e is set to ON based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. Since C1 to C4 are continuously updated at intervals of 2 ms, it is possible to prevent the counter value from being read illegally by an illegal hanging board or the like aiming at the stop of the counter update.

  Here, the above-described magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  In the magnetic sensor confirmation process, first, 1 is added to the confirmation number counter 203a (S2001), and it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (on output) (S2002). At this time, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is off (off output) (S2002: No), the confirmation number counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2003).

  After the processing of S2003, it is determined whether or not the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on (S2004). If the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on (S2004: Yes), the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to off. (S2005), the process proceeds to S2006. On the other hand, if the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off as a result of the determination in the process of S2004 (S2004: No), the process of S2005 is skipped and the process proceeds to S2006.

  In S2006, it is determined whether or not the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2006). At this time, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2006: Yes), the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to off (S2007), a notification release command is set (S2008), and the magnetic sensor The device confirmation process (S503) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). The notification release command set by the process of S2008 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). Receiving the notification release command, the effect control device 117 cancels the first notification being executed.

  On the other hand, if the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on as a result of the determination in the process of S2002 (S2002: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2009). At this time, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is off (S2009: No), it is determined whether or not the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on (S2010).

  If the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off as a result of the determination in S2010 (S2010: No), neither the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 nor the first notification is being executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 (S2011). At this time, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is not 2 (No in S2011), the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 as a result of the determination in the process of S2011 (S2011: Yes), neither the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 nor the first notification is being executed. 2 indicates that the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been continuously confirmed (detected) twice. In this case, the first notification command is set (S2012). The first notification command set by the process of S2012 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). Receiving the first notification command, the effect control device 117 performs a first notification process for performing the first notification (see FIG. 30).

  After the processing of S2012, the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON (S2013), the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2014), the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) is terminated, and the timer interrupt processing ( Return to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on as a result of the determination in the process of S2009 (S2009: Yes), the process proceeds to S2015. If the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is turned on as a result of the determination in S2010 (S2010: Yes), the process proceeds to S2015. That is, if the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 or the first notification is being executed, the process of S2015 is executed.

  In S2015, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 10 (S2015). At this time, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is not 10 (S2015: No), the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interruption process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 10 (S2015: Yes) as a result of the determination in the processing of S2015, the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 (due to the execution of this processing 10 times) Whether the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been continuously confirmed in the period of 20 msec), or the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been detected ten times continuously after the execution of the first notification. 2 Indicates that the notification execution condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, in such a case (S2015: Yes), the second notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S2016). Receiving this second notification command, the effect control device 117 executes a second notification process for switching from the first notification to the second notification (see FIG. 30).

  After the process of S2016, the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON (S2017), the current state is stored in the current state memory 203f (S2018), the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) is terminated, and the timer interrupts Return to the process (see FIG. 17).

  According to the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503), when the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is off and the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off, that is, the first notification is not performed. And when it is not also the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, when the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 for the first predetermined period (2 msec × 2 times in this embodiment). Is configured to perform the first notification. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, there is a possibility that a magnetic field is improperly applied using a magnet or the like. Can be recognized. Therefore, it is possible to take some measures externally, and it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value due to an improperly applied magnetic field from being set. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from detecting an unauthorized magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like.

  When the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on, that is, after the first notification, the magnetic sensor device 601 generates magnetism for a second predetermined period (2 msec × 10 times in the present embodiment). When it is detected, the second notification having a higher notification strength than the first notification is performed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the offset setting may be performed with reference to the improperly applied magnetic field, and it is possible to recognize the possibility that the possibility is high to the outside more appropriately than in the case of performing the first notification. .

  Alternatively, when the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on, that is, during the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 over the second predetermined period. In such a case, the second notification is performed. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 even though the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been set, a magnetic field is improperly applied using a magnet or the like, and thereby a higher magnetic field is used as a reference. It is suspected that the offset setting is not properly performed, for example, an incorrect offset value is set or the magnetic sensor device 601 is abnormal. However, when the magnetic sensor device 601 is in the monitoring period after the offset is set, when the magnetic sensor device 601 detects magnetism over the second predetermined period, the second notification is performed. Since it is configured, the above suspicion can be recognized externally. In this respect as well, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set, and thereby prevent an illegal magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like from being detected by the magnetic sensor device 601.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set to a predetermined condition (specifically, the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is output in the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set. The game limiting flag 203e is turned on when the information is continuously confirmed, or after the execution of the first notification, whether the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is detected ten times continuously. Is set, thereby limiting the progress of the game (specifically, the ball launch is stopped). Also in this respect, it is possible to suitably prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set, thereby preventing an illegal magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like from being detected by the magnetic sensor device 601.

  When the progress of the game is restricted because the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON, the game state is stored in the current state memory 203f. Thus, when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for a long time with the power on, the game state is restored (restored) to the state stored in the current state memory 203f, and the game is resumed. (See FIG. 23).

  Next, the above-described vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  In the vibration sensor device confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is on (on output) (S2021). At this time, if the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is off (off output) (S2021: No), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). .

  If the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is turned on as a result of the determination in the process of S2021, that is, if vibration (swing) is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 (S2021: Yes), the first symbol variation display It is determined whether or not it is medium (fluctuating) (S2022). At this time, if it is changing (S2022: Yes), referring to a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, 3 seconds or more have passed since the change display was started. It is determined whether or not (S2023).

  As a result of the determination in the process of S2023, when 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the start of the variable display (S2023: Yes), the movable display body 501 is not operating. The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed by outputting a signal to the device 601 (S2024). When the process of S2024 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in a storage unit of a detection circuit (not shown). After the process of S2024, the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (S2025), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2023, when 3 seconds or more have elapsed since the start of the variable display (S2023: Yes), there is a possibility that the movable display body 501 is operating. In this case, in order to make the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 stand by, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (S2026), the vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504) is ended, and the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 17).

  If the result of the determination in S2022 is not changing (S2022: No), it is determined whether or not the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2027). In the present embodiment, the return period of the movable display body 501 is measured using a predetermined counter provided in the RAM 203, a timer, or the like. A special figure control timer (not shown), which is a timer for managing the fluctuation time, provided in the RAM 203 may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the movable display body 501 rotated during the symbol variation display has a predetermined fixed display period (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) after the symbol is stopped after the variation display. It is configured to return to the initial position at the elapsed timing. Therefore, the “return period of the movable display body 501” in the process of S2027 is the return to the initial position from the timing at which the predetermined fixed display period has elapsed (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds after the symbol stop display). Is a period until a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) that is sufficient for the period ends.

  If the result of determination in S2027 is not during the return period of the movable display 501 (S2027: No), the movable display 501 is not operating. In this case, the process proceeds to S2024, and the magnetic sensor The offset setting of the device 601 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S2027 is that the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2027: No), the movable display body 501 may be operating. In order to make the offset setting of 601 stand by, the offset waiting flag 203d is set to ON (S2028). When the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON by the processing of S2028, monitoring of the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 set with the offset is started. After the process of S2028, the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  According to the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504), when vibration (swing) is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. When the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (that is, when the pachinko machine 10 shakes above a predetermined level), the magnetic field may fluctuate due to movement of electrical wiring such as a harness. In response to this possibility, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an appropriate offset value can be set by performing an offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration.

  On the other hand, vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 during a period when the movable display body 501 may be operating (during a variable display excluding 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation, during a return period of the movable display body 501). In this case, there is a possibility that an appropriate offset value cannot be set due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to the operation of the movable display 501. Therefore, by setting the offset standby flag 203d to ON, the period (the movable display 501 is operated). The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily waited until the period during which there is a possibility that the magnetic sensor device 601 may have been closed. Accordingly, the magnetic sensor device is operated in a state where both the electrically-operated accessory that always operates (the sorting roller 410) and the electrically-operated accessory that does not operate as necessary (the movable display body 501) are operated. It is possible to prevent the offset setting of 601.

  Next, the door opening / closing confirmation process (S505) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the door opening / closing confirmation process (S505) executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 17).

  In the door opening / closing confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has changed (S2041). Specifically, in S2041, it is determined whether the inner frame switch SW1 has changed from an off state to an on state, or whether the inner frame switch SW1 has changed from an on state to an off state.

  If the result of determination in S2041 is that the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has not changed (S2041: No), it is determined whether or not the state of the front frame switch SW2 has changed (S2042). Specifically, in S2042, it is determined whether the front frame switch SW2 has changed from the off state to the on state, or whether the front frame switch SW2 has changed from the on state to the off state.

  If the result of determination in S2042 is that the state of the front frame switch SW2 has not changed (S2042: No), neither the open / closed state of the inner frame 12 nor the open / closed state of the front frame 14 has changed (that is, these Are not opened or closed), the door open / close confirmation process (S505) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S2041 is that the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has changed (S2041: Yes), the process proceeds to S2043. Further, when the state of the front frame switch SW2 is changed as a result of the determination in the process of S2042 (S2042: Yes), the process is shifted to S2043. That is, when the open / close state of the inner frame 12 or the open / close state of the front frame 14 changes, the process of S2043 is executed.

  In S2043, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the first symbol is being executed (being changed) (S2043). At this time, if it is changing (S2043: Yes), referring to a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, 3 seconds or more have passed since the change display was started. It is determined whether or not (S2044). At this time, if 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the start of the variable display (S2044: Yes), the movable display body 501 is not operating, and in this case, the magnetic sensor device 601 is not operated. By outputting the signal, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S2045). When the process of S2045 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in a storage unit of a detection circuit (not shown). After the process of S2045, the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (S2046), the door opening / closing confirmation process (S505) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S2044, when 3 seconds or more have elapsed since the start of the variable display (S2044: Yes), the movable display body 501 may be operating, so In this case, in order to wait for the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (S2047), the door opening / closing confirmation process (S505) is terminated, and the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) is set. Return to Reference).

  As a result of the determination in S2043, if it is not changing (S2043: No), it is determined whether or not the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2048). Note that the “recovery period of the movable display body 501” in the process of S2048 is the same as the “recovery period of the movable display body 501” in the above-described vibration sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 19). This is a period from the timing (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds after the symbol stop display) to the end of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) that is sufficient for returning to the initial position. .

  If the result of determination in S2048 is not during the return period of the movable display 501 (S2048: No), the movable display 501 is not operating. In such a case, the process proceeds to S2045, and the magnetic sensor The offset setting of the device 601 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S2048 is that the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2048: No), the movable display body 501 may be operating. In order to make the offset setting of 601 stand by, the offset waiting flag 203d is set to ON (S2049). When the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON by the processing of S2049, monitoring of the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 set with the offset is started. After the process of S2049, the door open / close confirmation process (S505) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  According to this door opening / closing confirmation processing (S505), when the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. When the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the magnetic field may fluctuate due to movement of electrical wiring such as a harness. In response to this possibility, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an appropriate offset value can be set by performing an offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration.

  On the other hand, the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 during the period during which the movable display body 501 may be operating (during the variable display except for 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation, during the return period of the movable display body 501). When the state changes, the appropriate offset value may not be set due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to the operation of the movable display 501. Therefore, by setting the offset standby flag 203d to ON, the period (movable display The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily waited until the period during which the body 501 may be operating) ends. Accordingly, the magnetic sensor device is operated in a state where both the electrically-operated accessory that always operates (the sorting roller 410) and the electrically-operated accessory that does not operate as necessary (the movable display body 501) are operated. It is possible to prevent the offset setting of 601.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the offset setting standby release process (S506) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the offset setting standby release process (S506) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  In the offset setting standby release process, first, it is determined whether or not the offset standby flag 203d is on (S2061). At this time, if the offset standby flag 203d is off (S2061: No), it is not in a state of waiting for the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, and in this case, the offset setting standby release process (S506) is terminated. Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S2061 is that the offset standby flag 203d is on (S2061: Yes), whether or not a standby variation end flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is on. Is determined (S2062).

  If the standby variation end flag is turned on as a result of the determination in S2062 (S2062: Yes), at the timing when the variation display of the symbol ends in the situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby. Therefore, in such a case, the standby fluctuation end flag is set to OFF (S2063), and a signal is output to the magnetic sensor device 601, thereby executing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 (S2064). When the process of S2064 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in a storage unit of a detection circuit (not shown).

  After the processing of S2064, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF (S2065), and the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON to monitor the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 that has performed the offset setting (S2066). The offset setting standby release process (S506) ends, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S2062 is that the standby variation end flag is OFF (S2062: No), it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 ends (S2067). . That is, after the symbol variation display is finished, “a symbol stop display fixed display period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) + a predetermined period sufficient for returning to the initial position (for example, 1 second) ”is determined.

  If the result of determination in S2067 is the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 has ended (S2067: Yes), this is because the movable display body 501 has already returned to the initial position and has stopped. The process proceeds to S2064.

  On the other hand, if it is not the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 ends as a result of the determination in the process of S2067 (S2067: No), the movable display body 501 may be movable, and the magnetic sensor device 601. In this case, the offset setting standby release processing (S506) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

  According to the offset setting standby release processing (S506), the timing at which the symbol variation display ends in the situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby (that is, the situation where the offset standby flag 203d is on), Alternatively, when the timing at which the return period of the movable display body 501 ends, the standby is canceled and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. Since the movable display body 501 is stopped at the timing when the change display of the symbol is finished or the return period of the movable display body 501 is finished, the sorting roller 410 is operated and the movable display body 501 is stopped. In the state, the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be set, and an appropriate offset value can be set.

  In addition, the standby of the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 based on the output of the vibration sensor device 602 or the frame switches SW1 and SW2 is canceled at the end timing of the variable display when the standby is based on the elapsed time of the variable display. In the case of waiting based on the return period of the movable display 501, it is canceled at the timing when the return period ends, so that the period of waiting for the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be minimized. it can. Therefore, even when the offset value of the magnetic sensor device 601 becomes an inappropriate value due to vibration (swing) of the pachinko machine 10 or opening / closing of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14, the inappropriate offset value is used. A period can be minimized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from detecting an unauthorized magnetic field generated using a magnet or the like.

  Next, the start winning process (S510) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S510) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  When this start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the special figure holding ball number N of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602).

  At this time, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of special figure holding balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the first per-random number counter C1 and the first per-type updated in step S503 The values of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

  Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (not shown), that is, the special figure holding ball number N (S604), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball number counter after the addition is issued. Setting is made (S605). The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). Upon receiving the hold number command, the effect control device 117 turns on the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (the number N of special figure holding balls), the special figure holding lamp 37c, which is an LED for displaying the number of holdings in the first symbol display device 37, is turned on, and a new holding is performed. The number of times is displayed in the lighting state (S606), the start winning process (S510) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number of reserved special figure balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No) ), S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a RAM clear detection interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This RAM clear detection interrupt process is executed when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for a long time (1 s in this embodiment) while the power is on. Note that the present embodiment is configured such that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted while the RAM clear detection interrupt processing is being executed.

  In the RAM clear detection interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 is on (S2101). At this time, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not on (S2101: No), the RAM clear detection interrupt process is terminated.

  As a result of the determination in the process of S2101, it is determined whether or not 1 s has elapsed since the RAM erase switch 323 was turned on (S2102). If the result of determination in S2102 is that 1 s has not yet elapsed (S2102: No), the process returns to S2101 and the state of the RAM erase switch 122 is confirmed again.

  On the other hand, if 1 s has passed since the RAM erase switch 122 was turned on as a result of the confirmation in S2102 (S2102: Yes), the operation of the RAM erase switch 122 is regarded as a legitimate operation with no suspected fraud. The game state is restored to the state stored in the current state memory 203f (S2103).

  After the processing of S2103, the confirmation number counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2104), the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set off (S2105), and the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set off (S2106).

  Next, the game limiting flag 203e is set to OFF (S2107), a notification release command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S2108), and the RAM clear detection interrupt process is terminated. When the effect control device 117 receives the notification release command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S2108, the effect control device 117 cancels the second notification being executed.

  Therefore, according to the RAM clear detection interrupt process, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for 1 s while the power is on, the operation is regarded as a legitimate operation and the game is being restricted. By setting the flag 203e to off, the restriction on the progress of the game is released. In addition, the game state is restored to the state stored in the current state memory 203f.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the occurrence information of the power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 by the execution of the NMI interruption process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 30, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. As processing of the MPU 271, startup processing activated upon power-on, main processing executed after the startup processing, and commands executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. Roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002). This power-on notification process (S1002) is a notification for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. This is performed by the decoration units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

  After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is displayed. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 276 (S1003). Then, using the effect data, an initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1004).

  Next, the power supply provided in the RAM 273 indicates whether the current startup process is executed because the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) described later. It is determined whether or not a disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, when receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 stores in the RAM 273 occurrence information of the power-off indicating that the power-off command has been received. Then, the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) is executed. The power-off process in progress flag is turned on before the power-off process and turned off after the power-off process is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. It should be noted that data in the RAM 273 is lost during the execution of the power-off process or when the power supply is completely shut down after the completion of the execution. In this case, the power-off process flag is turned off.

  More specifically, the case where the power-off process in progress flag is off is a case where the current startup process is executed after one of the following three states is entered. The first state is a state where the power supply is completely shut off. When the power is completely shut down, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  As a second state, a power interruption process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power supply was not interrupted and returned to normal, and then the power interruption process was completed. This is a state where the MPU 271 is reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  The third state is a state in which only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. In other words, if the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is held while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Is done.

  If the current startup process is executed after any of the three states described above, that is, if the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), whether or not the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed is determined. Confirm (S1006). Note that whether or not the data has been destroyed is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1010.

  In the processing of S1005, when the power-off processing flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off processing (see S1109 in FIG. 26) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. In this case, the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing the power-off process. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. Determine. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  If an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1014), and the power is shut off. Loop endlessly. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 is normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data Is set (S1009). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273.

  After the process of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1010). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off. Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117. (S1011) After setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), the interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). Or the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power-off flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110). In this case, data in the RAM 273 is held.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is turned off (S1010: No), the process of S1011 that is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1012. Is set (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Note that when the power-off flag is turned off, the clearing process of S1011 is skipped because only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the production control device 117 can be continued by saving the work area data without clearing it. In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as voice output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 25) of the above-described effect control device 117, and thereafter repeatedly. It is a process to be executed.

  In the main processing, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. If 1 ms or more has elapsed since then (S1101: Yes), an audio lamp effect process, which is a process of executing various lamp lighting control, audio output control, and the like, is executed (S1102), and the process proceeds to S1103. . Details of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if 1 ms has not yet elapsed from the previous determination as a result of the determination in S1101 (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1103. Note that when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1101, the audio lamp effect process (S1102) is skipped in the audio lamp effect process (S1102). This is because it is not necessary to execute lamp lighting control and audio output control with a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

  In the processing of S1103, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1103 was executed last time) (S1103). At this time, when 20 ms or more have elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect and a moving image (image) corresponding to the jackpot effect are displayed in the third symbol display. A display effect process, which is a process for displaying on the device (LCD) 81, is executed (S1104). Details of the display effect process (S1104) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the display effect process (S1104) is executed, a movable display body control process for controlling the movement of the movable display body 501 is executed (S1105), and the process proceeds to S1106. The details of the movable display body control process (S1105) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1103, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: No), the processing of S1104 and S1105 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S1106. It should be noted that the display effect process (S1104) is skipped when the display effect process (S1104) has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1103 because the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is skipped. This is because it is not necessary to execute such a process with a cycle shorter than 20 ms because the image to be displayed is updated according to the variation time.

  In the process of S1106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 273 (S1106). The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from main controller 110. If it is determined by the processing of S1106 that the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1106: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1108), and the power interruption processing is performed. Execute (S1109). After executing the power-off process (S1109), the power-off process flag is turned off (S1110), and then the process is looped infinitely.

  In the power-off process of S1109, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off, and the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81 are turned on. Turn off the output. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. Each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output from being performed. The player should not be confused by abnormal display or abnormal audio output. Because.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1106, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1106: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 of the startup process (see FIG. 25) is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1106 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the process of S1107 (S1107: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, since it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and the process is in an infinite loop, the display effect process (S1104) is not executed, and thereafter, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed. Thus, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and can call a hall clerk or the like to request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is good also as what performs notification of RAM destruction.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the above-described sound lamp effect process (S1102) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an audio lamp effect process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

  In the sound lamp effect process (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be in the lighting state of the lamp edited in the process of S1225 described later. (S1221).

  After the process of S1221, a customer waiting effect process (S1222) is executed. In the customer waiting effect process (S1222), when the time when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc.), the display on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed as a customer waiting effect. Set to switch to.

  The “customer waiting effect” is a display effect (for example, a title) that is displayed on the 3rd pattern gaming device 81 when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined period of time, and is displayed on the third figure gaming device 81. Display and demo display). The time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player can be measured by, for example, a period during which neither the variable display nor the jackpot effect is executed, or a period during which the touch sensor 51a of the operation handle 51 is not detected. Such a period (a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player) may be timed by the effect control device 117 or may be timed by the main control device 110 and reported to the effect control device 117 by a command. .

  After execution of the customer waiting effect process (S1222), the reserved number display update process is executed (S1223). In the hold number display update process (S1223), the number of lighting of the special figure hold lamp 85 is updated based on the hold number command received from the main controller 110.

  Next, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1224). In this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1224), the input from the frame button 22 operated (pressed) by the player to enhance the production effect is monitored, and the signal inputted from the frame button 22 is changed from low to high. This is a process of setting to perform an effect corresponding to the case of switching to (when the frame button 22 is operated from the non-operation state). For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. Set to change to a production that you can have. Further, the frame button 22 may be a determination button for selecting one reach effect among a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not provided on the pachinko machine, the process of S1224 can be omitted.

  After executing the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1224), the lamp editing process is executed (S1225), and the sound editing / output process is executed (S1226). In the lamp editing process (S1225), the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamps 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process (S1226), the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting. .

  After the process of S1206, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1227), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1227), based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted and received from the main controller 110, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1227), the lamp editing process in S1225 and the sound editing / output process in S1226 are executed.

  Next, the display effect process (S1104) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

  In the display effect process (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is an effect for jackpot (that is, whether or not it is a jackpot) (S1241). If it is medium (S1241: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1248). In this jackpot effect process, effect data corresponding to the jackpot effect performed on the third symbol display device 81 is read from the character ROM 275 and written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276 to update the image of the jackpot effect. After the big hit effect process (S1248) ends, the display effect process (S1104) ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 26).

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the process of S1241 (S1241: No), it is determined whether or not the 3rd symbol display device 81 is executing the variation display of the 3rd symbol (that is, whether or not it is varying). (S1242). At this time, if not changing (S1242: No), it is determined whether a change start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is ON (S1243).

  The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of variation display of the third symbol. When it is determined in S1243 that the variation start flag is on, the variation display of the third symbol is started. . This variation start flag is set to ON when a variation pattern command transmitted from main controller 110 is received (see FIG. 30), and is set to OFF when starting the variation display of the third symbol.

  If the result of determination in S1243 is that the variation start flag is off (S1243: No), other display processing is executed (S1250). The other display processing is, for example, display processing such as a customer waiting effect that is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player. After the execution of the other display process (S1250), the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the variation start flag is on as a result of the determination by the processing of S1243 (S1243: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1244), and the variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. An initial value is set (S1245). Note that a variation time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation display of the third symbol. Note that the initial value set in the variation time counter in S1245 is the time obtained from the variation time of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition / subtraction command.

  After the processing of S1245, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the variation time (S1246). On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S1242 is that the third symbol variation display is being executed (in variation) (S1242: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter (S1249), and the processing in step S1246 is performed. It shifts to and it is determined whether it is within the fluctuation time.

  If the result of determination in S1246 is within the variation time (S1246: Yes), symbol variation display is executed (S1247). Specifically, in the process of S1247, the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area (not shown) of the video RAM 276 is used to display the variation effect data in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. Display the corresponding image. After the process of S1247, the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1246, when the value of the variation time counter is 0, that is, when the variation time has ended (S1246: No), it is set based on the type command received from the main controller 110. The stopped symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1251), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, the movable display body control process (S1105) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the movable display body control process (S1105) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

  In the movable display control process, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the third symbol is being executed (during the change) (S1301). At this time, if it is changing (S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the movable display body 501 is rotating (S1302).

  If the result of determination in S1302 is that the movable display 501 is not rotating (ie, stopped) (S1302: No), a variable time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is displayed. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display (S1303). At this time, if 3 seconds have not yet elapsed since the start of the variable display (S1303: No), the timing for starting the rotation (operation) of the movable display body 501 has not arrived, so the movable display body control process To return to the main process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1303, when 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display (S1303: Yes), it is the timing for starting the rotation of the movable display body 501, so the movable display body motor 520 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the movable display body 501 (S1304), the movable display body control process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  If the movable display body 501 is rotated as a result of the determination in the process of S1302 (S1302: Yes), the variable time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is referred to, It is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display (S1305). At this time, if it is the timing at which the symbol variation display ends (S1305: Yes), the movable display body control process ends and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1305, if it is not the timing when the symbol variation display ends, the movable display 501 during the variation display is referred to by referring to a variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273. It is determined whether or not it is the stop timing (S1306). Note that the stop timing of the movable display body 501 is defined in accordance with the variation effect set by the effect control device 117 based on the change pattern command received from the main control device 110.

  If it is not the stop timing of the movable display 501 as a result of the determination in S1306 (S1306: No), the movable display control process is terminated and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1306 is the stop timing of the movable display 501 (S1306: Yes), the rotation of the movable display 501 is stopped (S1307), and the movable display control process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the main process.

  Note that the surface facing the front side (the side facing the player) in the movable display body 501 after the stop corresponds to the second to second in accordance with the variation effect set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110. It is selected from the four surfaces 501a2 to 501a4. Therefore, in S1307, the stop of the movable display body 501 is controlled so that the surface (any one of the second to fourth surfaces 501a2 to 501a4) selected according to the set variation effect faces the front side.

  Further, as a result of the determination in the process of S1301, if the third symbol variation display is not executed (S1301: No), it is determined whether or not it is the timing to return the movable display body 501 to the initial position ( S1308). That is, after the display of the variation of the third symbol is finished, “the fixed display period of the symbol stop display (in this embodiment, 0.5 second) + the predetermined period sufficient for the return to the initial position” It is determined whether or not (for example, 1 second) has passed. In the present embodiment, the timing for returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position is measured using a predetermined counter or a timer provided in the RAM 273. A variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 may be used.

  If it is not the timing to return the movable display body 501 to the initial position as a result of the determination in the process of S1308 (S1308: No), the movable display body control process is terminated and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is the timing to return the movable display 501 to the initial position as a result of the determination by the processing of S1308 (S1308: Yes), the movable display 501 is returned to the initial position (S1309). Thereafter, the movable display body control process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is an interrupt process that is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main controller 110 are received.

  In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not an initialization command or a power recovery command has been received (S1401, S1402). At this time, when the initialization command or the power recovery command has not been received (S1401: No, S1402: No), the process proceeds to S1403.

  On the other hand, when an initialization command or a power recovery command is received (S1401: Yes, S1402: Yes), a process for returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position is executed (S1407), and the process proceeds to S1403.

  In step S1407, the photo sensor 504 detects the position of the sensor cut bang 503 provided on the rotation shaft of the movable display body 501, and determines the zero point. Based on the zero point, the movable display body 501 is set to the initial position. Return.

  In the process of S1403, it is determined whether a variation pattern command has been received (S1408). At this time, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1403: No), the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, when a variation pattern command is received (S1403: Yes), a variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1408), and a variation effect is started on the third symbol display device 81. The change effect setting process for setting the change effect data necessary for this is executed (S1409), and the process proceeds to S1404.

  In S1404, it is determined whether the first notification command has been received (S1404). At this time, when the first notification command is not received (S1404: No), the process proceeds to S1405.

  On the other hand, when the first notification command is received (S1404: Yes), the first notification process for performing the first notification is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to S1405. In the present embodiment, the first notification is configured as a notification by outputting a predetermined notification sound from the audio output device 226 at a low volume and blinking the lighting units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34 at predetermined intervals. Is done.

  In S1405, it is determined whether a second notification command has been received (S1405). At this time, if the second notification command has not been received (S1405: No), the process proceeds to S1406.

  On the other hand, when the second notification command is received (S1405: Yes), the second notification process for performing the second notification is executed (S1411), and the process proceeds to S1406. In the present embodiment, the second notification is a notification having a stronger notification strength than the first notification. In the present embodiment, the predetermined notification sound is output from the audio output device 226 at a large volume, and the illumination unit 29 To 33 and the display lamp 34 are configured as notifications by blinking at shorter intervals than in the case of the first notification.

  In the process of S1406, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1406). At this time, if no other command has been received (S1406: No), the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when another command is received (S1406: Yes), processing according to the other command is executed (S1412), and this command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In addition, as a process (S1412) according to another command, there exists a process which cancels | releases the 1st or 2nd alerting currently performed (namely, complete | finishes alerting | reporting), for example, when the alert cancellation | release command is received. In addition, when a type command is received, a stop symbol setting process, or when an effect time addition / subtraction command is received, a notice effect (for example, smooth effect or return) according to the effect time addition / subtraction value is received. For example, a process of making a decision).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state where the sorting roller 410 operates (rotates) and the movable display body 501 stops. The In other words, while the power is on (while the power is on), the electrically-operated accessory that always operates is kept in the activated state, and the electrically-activated accessory that does not operate as necessary operates. In this state, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. Therefore, an appropriate offset value can be set by setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 in a state where the magnetic field is as small as possible in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the electric accessory during the game. Thereby, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, illegal acts using a magnet or the like can be suitably suppressed.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the operation of the throwing distribution roller 410 is started and then the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position (initial setting, initial setting). Before performing (alignment), the magnetic sensor 601 is set to be offset. Therefore, after the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it is possible to reliably create a state in which the input sorting roller 410 is in operation and the movable display body 501 is not in operation. The offset setting can be performed reliably.

  When vibration (swaying) occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the magnetic field may fluctuate due to movement of electrical wiring such as a harness. According to the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the vibration sensor When vibration (swing) is detected by the device 602, or when the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. The offset value of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be prevented from becoming an inappropriate value due to a change in the magnetic field accompanying the vibration of the pachinko machine 10.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503), the vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504), and the door opening / closing confirmation processing (S505) in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 17) of the main control means 110. The offset setting standby release process (S506) is executed, but some or all of these processes (S504 to S506) are performed periodically (4 msec in the above embodiment) in the main process (see FIG. 13). It is good also as a structure performed in the part repeated every time.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 outputs to the MPU 201 depending on whether the correction value (the value obtained by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor) exceeds a preset detection threshold value. In this case, a type that turns ON (detection output) or OFF (non-detection output) is used. Instead, for example, the correction value obtained by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor is output to the MPU 201. It is good also as composition to do. In such a case, the MPU 201 compares the received correction value with a detection threshold value stored in advance in the ROM 202 or the like, and determines the magnitude of the magnetic field based on whether or not the received correction value exceeds the detection threshold value. It is good also as a structure to judge.

  Or it is good also as a structure which outputs the output value of MI sensor to MPU201. In such a case, the output value (output voltage) of the MI sensor is acquired in S113 and S124 of the start-up process (see FIG. 11), and the output value is stored in the RAM 203 as an offset value (offset voltage). In S2002 of the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 18), the output value of the MI sensor is acquired and corrected by the offset value stored in the RAM 203, and the obtained correction value is stored in advance in the ROM 202 or the like. The magnitude of the magnetic field may be determined based on whether or not the detected threshold value is exceeded. When such a configuration is adopted, the same conditions as in the above embodiment (when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, the change in the open / closed state of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is changed by the frame switches SW1 and SW2. Every time (when detected), the offset value is updated (set) by acquiring the output value of the MI sensor.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is turned on according to whether or not the correction value obtained based on the output value and the offset value of the MI sensor exceeds a preset detection threshold value of 1. Alternatively, although OFF is output, a plurality of detection threshold values may be prepared, and a plurality of values may be output. For example, two detection threshold values (for example, a first threshold value and a second threshold value) are prepared, and when the correction value does not exceed the first threshold value or the second threshold value, “0” is output, and the correction value is the first threshold value. If the correction value exceeds the second value but does not exceed the second value, “1” may be output, and if the correction value exceeds both the first threshold value and the second threshold value, “2” may be output. In such a case, for example, different processing (for example, different notifications) may be executed for each of the output values of a plurality of stages. Alternatively, a value greater than a predetermined value among a plurality of values may be turned on, and a value less than the predetermined value may be turned off.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although MI sensor was illustrated as a magnetic sensor which comprises the magnetic sensor apparatus 601, not only MI sensor but another type of magnetic sensors (for example, a magnetoresistive element etc.) may be used. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is a type that turns on when vibration is detected. Instead, a device for measuring acceleration or the like for detecting vibration is provided. The measurement value may be output to the MPU 201, and the MPU 201 may determine whether vibration has occurred based on the measurement value.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, while the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, the distribution which guides a ball | bowl to the special hole 404 using the groove | channel 411 as an electrically-driven accessory which operate | moves always (it keeps rotating). Although the roller 410 has been illustrated, a configuration in which an electric combination other than this type is employed as an electric combination that always operates (rotates) may be used. For example, you may employ | adopt the type of electrically-driven accessory which guides a ball | bowl to the special hole 404 using magnetic force as an electrically-driven accessory which continues to operate | move while the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON.

  Here, as an electric accessory of the type that guides the sphere to the special hole 404 using magnetic force, for example, one or a plurality of magnets are arranged on the outer periphery, and the disk body is the center in the direct direction of the disk body. An electric accessory that rotates around the axis can be used. That is, for example, depending on whether or not the sphere P guided to the stage 403 via the introduction path 401 is rotated by rotating a disc body having one or more magnets disposed on the outer periphery, the sphere P It is possible to use an electric accessory that causes an event that P is guided into the special hole 404 or flows down from the flow-down part U of the stage 403 to the front side of the game board 13.

  Further, in the above embodiment, while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the electric accessory (sorting roller 410) that operates constantly is connected to the main control unit 110, but the production control unit 117. It is good also as a structure which carries out the electric charge thing which always operate | moves one or several electric charge things among the electric charge things connected to. Similarly, an electric accessory that may or may not operate as necessary, such as the movable display body 501, may be connected to the main controller 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the one electric combination (distribution roller 410) was illustrated as an electric combination which always operate | moves while the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is on, two or more electric combinations May be configured to be an electric accessory that operates constantly. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the one movable display body 501 was illustrated as an electrically-driven object which does not operate | move as needed, the number of the electrically-driven object which does not operate | move as needed is as follows. It is not limited to 1 and may be 2 or more.

  In addition, even if the number of the electrically-operated accessory that operates constantly and the number of the electrically-operated accessory that operates as necessary is two or more, the electrically-operated accessory that operates constantly operates as in the above embodiment, In addition, it is preferable to execute the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 in a state where the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped.

  In particular, an electric combination such as a movable display body 501 that may or may not operate as necessary, and performs an initial setting (setting of an initial position) when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In the case where a plurality of items are provided, in general, the initial setting of all the electric components is not performed at the same time so that the instantaneous power consumption does not increase, but the operation timing is varied. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to set the timing when the electric accessory (movable display body 501) that does or does not operate as necessary is not operating, and it is difficult to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed before the operation of the electric accessory that may or may not operate as necessary. Therefore, the timing for setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be easily taken.

  In the above-described embodiment, the electric accessory (movable display 501) whose initial position is set when the power is turned on is provided. However, the electric accessory whose initial position is set when the power is turned on may be provided. Good. In such a case, since it is not necessary to operate the electric accessory for setting the initial position when the power is turned on, the magnetic force is applied to the pachinko machine 10 at an early stage (for example, immediately after the power is turned on) after the power is turned on. The offset setting of the sensor device 601 can be executed.

  In the above embodiment, after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S113, S124) in the start-up process after power-on (see FIG. 11), the output confirmation of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the offset setting is performed. However, the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be checked after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

  In the above embodiment, in the start-up process after power-on (see FIG. 11), the initialization command or the power recovery command is sent to the effect control device 117 after the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S112, S123). The configuration is such that the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed before output (that is, before the initial position return of the movable display 501 is performed). Instead, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be performed after the initial position return (initial setting) of the movable display body 501 is performed. By setting the timing for setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be performed reliably and the timing for performing the offset setting is easy. Can be taken to.

  As a configuration for performing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position, a configuration in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed after the execution of the second weight process (S116) is exemplified. After the execution of the second weighting process, the movable display body 501 is surely stopped in a state where the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position, so that the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed before the movable display body 501 stops. Can be prevented. Thereby, it can prevent that the offset setting of the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is performed improperly.

  As yet another example, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be executed after outputting the initialization command or the power recovery command to the effect control device 117. In addition, when adopting the configuration in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed after outputting the initialization command or the power recovery command to the effect control device 117, the first notification command is included in the initialization command or the power recovery command. Alternatively, the second notification command function may be provided. That is, the power recovery command may include information indicating whether or not to execute the first notification and information indicating whether or not to execute the second notification.

  In the above embodiment, in the startup process after turning on the power (see FIG. 11), after outputting the payout initialization command or the payout return command to the payout control device 111 (that is, after executing the process of S108 or S118). ), The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (that is, the processing of S113 or S124 is executed). However, the output of the payout initialization command or the payout return command to the payout control device 111 is output as a magnetic signal. A configuration may be adopted in which the offset setting of the sensor device 601 is performed (that is, after the processing of S113 or S124 is performed).

  Similarly to the movable display motor 520 and the sorting roller motor 420, the payout motor 216 also varies in the surrounding magnetic field when driven. However, since the movable display motor 520 and the sorting roller motor 420 are provided on the same game board 13 as the magnetic sensor device 601, the payout motor 216 is provided on the inner frame 12. The magnetic field generated by driving the dispensing motor 216 does not significantly affect the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the embodiment does not consider the driving of the payout motor 216, but the magnetic field due to the driving of the payout motor 216 may be considered. As described above, the output of the payout initialization command or the payout return command to the payout control device 111 is generated by driving the payout motor 216 by adopting a configuration in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. The influence of the magnetic field can be considered a little.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the startup process after power-on (see FIG. 11), the initialization process (S119, S120) of the RAM 203 is executed, and then the process of clearing the confirmation number counter 203a to zero (S122) is executed. Although the configuration is adopted, the processing of S122 may be omitted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S112, S123) executed in the startup process after power-on (see FIG. 11), after the first notification is executed, 100 times more continuously. Then, when the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed, the processing for outputting the second notification command to the effect control device 117 (S148; see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the power supply is completely shut off and the processing is performed. However, after the process of S148, the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 12) may be terminated and the process may return to the start-up process. That is, the second notification may be performed, but the control by the main controller 110 may be continuously performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S112, S123) executed in the startup process after power-on (see FIG. 11), after the first notification is executed, 100 times more continuously. Then, when the on-output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed, the processing for outputting the second notification command to the effect control device 117 (S148; see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the power supply is completely shut off and the processing is performed. Is configured to continue an infinite loop until it cannot be executed. Instead, in such a case, the second notification command may not be output to the effect control device 117, and the infinite loop may be continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. That is, the second notification may not be performed and the control by the main controller 110 may be stopped.

  In the above embodiment, in the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), when the second notification execution condition is satisfied (that is, it is determined Yes in S2015). The game restriction flag 203e is set to ON to restrict the progress of the game. Instead, when the second notification execution condition is satisfied, the second notification command is output to the effect control device 117 in the same manner as the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 12), and then the power source is turned on. A configuration may be adopted in which the infinite loop is continued until the processing cannot be executed by completely blocking. Alternatively, when the second notification execution condition is satisfied, the process of S2016 is executed, but the processes of S2017 and S2018 may be omitted. That is, the second notification is performed, but the game may be advanced without being limited.

  In the above embodiment, in the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), when the second notification execution condition is satisfied (that is, it is determined Yes in S2015). The game restriction flag 203e is set to ON to restrict the progress of the game. Instead, when a predetermined condition (for example, the second notification execution condition in the above embodiment) is satisfied, the second notification command is not output to the effect control device 117, and the game limiting flag 203e is turned on. It is good also as a structure which sets to and restrict | limits a game. Or in such a case, it is good also as a structure which does not output a 2nd alerting | reporting command to the production | presentation control apparatus 117, but continues an infinite loop until a power supply is completely interrupted | blocked and processing cannot be performed. That is, the second notification may not be performed, and the control by the main controller 110 may be limited or stopped.

  In the above embodiment, in the start-up process after power-on (see FIG. 11), the second wait process (S116) is executed after the initialization command or the power recovery command is transmitted to the effect control device 117. However, the second weight process may be omitted.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the magnetism was detected for a predetermined period by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game, the second notification is given and the progress of the game is limited. However, the progress of the game is limited. It is good also as a structure which performs only alerting | reporting (2nd alerting | reporting).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when magnetism is detected over a predetermined period by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game, the progress of the game is restricted, and the power is turned on as a condition for releasing the restriction. The RAM erase switch 122 is held down for a long time. In place of this, the RAM 203 may not be initialized unless the RAM 203 is initialized (that is, after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, the RAM erase switch 122 is not operated when the power is turned on). Alternatively, the restriction may be released when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again (that is, when the power is turned on without initializing the RAM 203).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the magnetism was detected over a predetermined period by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game, the second notification is given and the progress of the game is limited. In addition to this, even when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 during the game, the second notification may be performed and the progress of the game may be limited. However, although the progress of the game is limited, an offset is set. Alternatively, when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 during the game, only the second notification may be performed.

  Here, when the progress of the game is limited based on the vibration detected by the vibration sensor device 602, the condition for canceling the limitation is set to the same condition as the magnetic sensor device 601. The RAM erase switch 122 can be kept pressed for a long time. Alternatively, the restriction may be released when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again (that is, when the power is turned on without initializing the RAM 203).

  In the above embodiment, every time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes (that is, when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is released from the closed state, or the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is configured to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 every time when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is closed from the open state. It is good also as a structure which performs the offset setting of the sensor apparatus 601. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the movable display body 501 is configured not to operate during high-speed fluctuations (for 3 seconds) after the start of symbol fluctuation display. Instead, when there are a plurality of types of high-speed fluctuation periods (for example, three periods of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 7 seconds), the period during which the operation of the movable display body 501 is not started is the shortest high-speed fluctuation. (3 seconds in the case of the above example).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the movable display body 501 is configured not to operate for 3 seconds after the start of the symbol variation display. However, the operation of the movable display body 501 is started after the symbol variation display is started. The period not to be performed may not be uniformly 3 seconds, and a plurality of types of periods (for example, 3 types of periods of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 7 seconds) may be provided. In such a case, the period during which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be performed during the change of the symbol may be the shortest period among the periods in which the operation of the movable display body 501 is not started.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable display body 501 is always driven during the symbol fluctuation display. However, the movable display body 501 is driven only when a specific fluctuation display is performed, It is good also as a structure which draws in the case where it drives and the case where it does not drive in the production | presentation control apparatus 117. Even when such a configuration is adopted, the main control unit 110 sets the offset standby flag 203d to ON and sets the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 after 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display. Since it is configured to wait, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be executed in a state where the movable display body 501 is definitely not driven.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the movable display body 501 driven during the symbol variation display is configured to return to the initial position after the variation display is completed, but the movable display body 501 stopped during the variation display. May be configured to return to the initial position during the variation display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which performs control of audio | voice output and lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by one control apparatus (namely, production control apparatus 117), It is good also as a structure which performs control of lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by a separate control apparatus.

  For example, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. It is also possible to connect to a device so that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device, and a display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device to the display control device.

  Further, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. In the configuration of connecting to the device, the display control means may be further connected to the main control device 110 to directly send commands and control signals from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

  Alternatively, a control device (display control device) that is controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (sound lamp control device) that controls sound output and lighting of various lamps is displayed control device. In this case, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device may be configured to instruct the sound lamp control device to control sound output or lighting of various lamps. . The command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

  In the above embodiment, the vibration sensor device 602, the inner frame switch SW1, and the front frame switch SW2 are all connected to the main controller 110. However, the vibration sensor device 602 and the frame switch SW1, A configuration (a part or all) of SW2 may be connected to the effect control means 117. When such a configuration is adopted, a process according to an input from a sensor device or a frame switch connected to the effect control means 117 (for example, a process corresponding to the vibration sensor device confirmation process in FIG. 19) is performed. And a command corresponding to the execution result may be output to the main controller 110.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is connected to the main control device 110, but the magnetic sensor device 601 may be connected to the effect control device 117. In such a case, the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 may execute the control based on the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 and the output from the magnetic sensor device 601.

  In the above embodiment, the main process shown in FIG. 13 is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 11) of the main controller 110 is completed. In other words, after the start-up process, as a main process, the main process for proceeding with the game is performed at intervals of 4 ms, and the initial value random number counters CINI1, CINI2 and the variation type counter CS1 are updated with the remaining time. . Further, while executing the main process (see FIG. 13), a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) started every 2 ms is executed, and a start winning process is performed in the timer interrupt process. The configuration.

  Instead of this, the main process (S201 to S206) for proceeding with the game that was performed in the main process (see FIG. 13) of the above embodiment is a timer interrupt process that is started every 2 ms. It is good also as a structure performed in it.

  Such a modification will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process as a modified example, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the modified example. In the flowcharts shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the same parts as those in the main process (see FIG. 13) or the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) of the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, Omitted.

  The main process shown in FIG. 31 is a process that replaces the main process (see FIG. 13) of the above embodiment, and is executed after the start-up process shown in FIG. 8 (that is, after the process of S117). . As shown in FIG. 31, in the main process of this modification, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S210), and the variation type counter CS1 is updated. (S211), it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207).

  In the process of S207, if the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the process proceeds to S210, and the processes of S210 and S211 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, in the process of S207, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S212), and the power interruption indicating that the power supply is cut off. A notification command is transmitted to another control device (S213). Next, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S214), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S215), and an infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 32 is a process executed in place of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) of the above-described embodiment. Similar to the timer interrupt process of FIG. For example, every 2 ms.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the timer interrupt process of this modification, first, it is determined whether or not the game restriction flag 203e is on (S501). At this time, if the game restriction flag 203e is on (S501: Yes), the process proceeds to S507.

  On the other hand, if the game restriction flag 203e is turned off as a result of the determination in S501 (S501: No), external output processing is executed (S201), and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S202). The prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the above-described variation processing (see FIG. 10) is executed (S204). After the end of the variation process (S204), the jackpot process is executed (S205), and the second symbol control process is executed (S206).

  After the process of S206, the process of reading various winning switches is executed (S502), the magnetic sensor confirmation process is executed (S503), the vibration sensor confirmation process is executed (S504), and the door opening / closing confirmation process is executed (S505). Then, an offset setting standby release process is executed (S506). After the offset setting standby release process (S506) is executed, the process proceeds to S507.

  In S507, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S507). After the processing of S507, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S508).

  After the processing of S508, it is determined whether or not the game restriction flag 203e is on (S509). At this time, if the game limiting flag 203e is on (S509: Yes), the timer interrupt is terminated. On the other hand, if the game limiting flag 203e is turned off as a result of the determination in S509 (S509: No), the start winning process (see FIG. 22) described above is executed (S509), and the firing control process is executed. (S510), the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In addition, the process of S207, S212-S215 performed in the main process (refer FIG. 31) as a modification mentioned above is not performed in the main process of FIG. (See FIG. 32).

  In the case of adopting such a configuration, the position at which the processes of S207 and S212 to S215 are executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 32 is not particularly limited. For example, the timer interrupt process of FIG. First, the determination process of S207 is executed, and if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the process of S212 to S215 is executed, and then the power supply is completely shut off. In the case where the infinite loop is continued until the process cannot be executed. On the other hand, when the information on the occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the determination process of S501 is performed in order. Each process shown in FIG.

  Moreover, the execution order of each process performed in the timer interrupt process (refer FIG. 32) as the said modification is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 32, For example, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Among these, the processing order may be such that the processing of S502 to S506 is performed before the processing of S201 to S206, and the processing of S507 is executed after the processing of S206.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the offset setting of the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 was awaited, it was set as the structure which performs the offset setting of the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 at the completion | finish timing of the fluctuation display of a symbol. Since the rotation of the movable display body 501 is stopped before the display of the fluctuation is finished (S1307; see FIG. 29), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set at a predetermined timing after the stop timing of the movable display body 501. May be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state where the movable display body 501 is not operated based on the operation design of the movable display body 501 after the distribution roller 410 is operated (rotated). However, when a predetermined button or switch provided on the pachinko machine 10 is operated, the movable display body 501 may be stopped and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the operation for stopping the movable display body 501 is a complicated operation that only a specific person can know.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that a winning to the 1st entrance 64 and the passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times, respectively, the maximum number of times of suspension is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of the hold. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, It may be performed by moving and displaying a symbol along a predetermined route such as a direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 ends the change time when the value of the change time counter (not shown) is “0” in S1246 of the display effect process (see FIG. 28). However, the main control device 110 outputs a stop command at the timing when the stop display is set in S309 (see FIG. 14), and the effect control device 117 ends the variable time upon reception of the stop command. The structure which determines with having been carried out may be sufficient.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called second type pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as another game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  In addition, you may employ | adopt embodiment which combined the characteristic of the said embodiment and the characteristic of the said modification suitably.

  The concept of various inventions included in the gaming machine of the present invention and the various embodiments described above will be shown below.

  In a gaming machine including a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field and a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, the magnetic field detection unit is configured to detect when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. The movable body is configured to include a correcting means for switching the output state based on a predetermined standard, and the movable body operates at a predetermined time after the game machine is powered on, and at other times A gaming machine configured to include a second movable body that does not operate, wherein the gaming machine includes reference setting means for setting the reference when the second movable body is not operating. A0.

  According to the gaming machine A0, the movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved includes a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is supplied to the gaming machine and does not operate at other times. It is out. On the other hand, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on correction by the correction means. The reference for the switching is determined by the reference setting means by the second movable body. Set when not running. Therefore, since the switching reference is set in a state where there is no influence of the magnetic field due to the operation of the second movable body, the output from the magnetic field detection means can be set to an appropriate output. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine A0, the “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine A0, “switching of the output state based on a predetermined reference” means switching of on / off output from the magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference, or magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in game machine A0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the movable display body 501 and the motor 520 for movable display bodies are illustrated as a 2nd movable body which is a movable body of game machine A0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of S113, S124, S2024, S2045, S2064 is illustrated as a reference | standard setting means of gaming machine A0.

  In a gaming machine comprising a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, the magnetic field detection means has a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field. Based on the value calibrated by the calibration means, the calibration means for calibrating the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means using a predetermined value for calibration, And an output means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the movable body starts operating after the game machine is turned on until the power is turned off. A first movable body that operates, and a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the game machine is powered on and does not operate at other times, and the gaming machine includes: The first movable body operates and the second movable body Gaming machine A1 to but when not operating, the setting means for setting a predetermined value for the calibration, characterized in that it comprises.

  According to the gaming machine A1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using the predetermined value for calibration, and so calibrated. Based on the obtained value, information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, the first movable body that starts operating after power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is turned off, and the gaming machine is powered on And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time and does not operate at other times. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation that is always operated, the setting means is configured to minimize the magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body that may or may not operate as necessary. Since a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) is set by, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine A1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the said embodiment, the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a magnetic field detection means of game machine A1. In the above embodiment, the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A1 is exemplified by an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601, and the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A1 is exemplified by the magnetic sensor device 601. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, as the first movable body that is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine A1, the sorting roller 410 and the sorting roller motor 420 are exemplified, and one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine A1. As the second movable body, a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520 are exemplified. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of S113, S124, S2024, S2045, S2064 is illustrated as a setting means of gaming machine A1.

  The gaming machine A1 includes first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and the setting means includes the first movable body operation control means. When the operation of the first movable body is started and the second movable body is not in operation, the predetermined value for calibration is set.

  According to the gaming machine A2, when the game machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. Setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed when the operation of the first movable body is started by the first movable body operation control means and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, an appropriate value can be set as the predetermined value for calibration after the power to the gaming machine is turned on.

  In the said embodiment, the process of S110 and S121 is illustrated as a 1st movable body operation | movement control means of gaming machine A2.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the gaming machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body, and when the gaming machine is powered on, Second movable body operation control means for operating the second movable body to be initially set, the setting means after the first movable body operation is started by the first movable body operation control means. In addition, the gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the predetermined value for calibration is set before the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body.

  According to the gaming machine A3, when the game machine is turned on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. When the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. The predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is set after the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body operation control means performs the second movable operation. Done before moving the body. Thus, since the setting by the setting means is performed before the operation of the second movable body is started by the second movable body operation control means, it is possible to reliably set the predetermined value for calibration to be performed after powering on the gaming machine. It can be carried out.

  By the way, when a plurality of second movable bodies are provided, in general, the initial setting of the second movable body after power-on is performed simultaneously for all the second movable bodies so that the instantaneous power consumption does not increase. Instead, the operation timing is varied. Therefore, it is difficult to take the timing when the second movable body is not operating, and it is difficult to set a predetermined value for calibration. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A3, since the setting by the setting means is performed before the operation of the second movable body is started by the second movable body operation control means, a plurality of second movable bodies are provided. Even in such a case, it is possible to easily take a timing for setting a predetermined value for calibration performed after powering on the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the first movable body motion control means of the gaming machine A3 is exemplified by the processes of S110 and S121, and the second movable body motion control means of the gaming machine A3 is the processes of S114, S125, and S1407. Illustrated.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the gaming machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body, and when the gaming machine is powered on, Second movable body operation control means for operating the second movable body to be initially set, the setting means after the first movable body operation is started by the first movable body operation control means. And setting the predetermined value for calibration after the second movable body is initially set by operating the second movable body by the second movable body operation control means. A gaming machine A4.

  According to gaming machine A4, when the gaming machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. When the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. The setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is after the first movable body operation control means is started by the first movable body operation control means and the second movable This is performed after the second movable body is initially set by operating the second movable body by the body motion control means. Thus, after the second movable body is operated by the second movable body operation control means, the second movable body is set after the initial setting of the second movable body is performed. It is easy to take a timing that is not performed, and it is possible to reliably set a predetermined value for calibration performed after powering on the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the first movable body motion control means of the gaming machine A4 is exemplified by the processes of S110 and S121, and the second movable body motion control means of the gaming machine A4 is the processes of S114, S125, and S1407. Illustrated.

  In the gaming machine A4, the second movable body operation control means is based on an instruction output means for outputting a predetermined instruction when the game machine is powered on, and an instruction output by the instruction output means, An operation executing means for operating the second movable body for initial setting, and after the instruction is output by the instruction output means, a predetermined value for the calibration by the setting means for a predetermined period. A gaming machine A5 comprising a waiting means for waiting for setting.

  According to the gaming machine A5, when the gaming machine is turned on, a predetermined instruction is output by the instruction means, and based on the instruction, the operation execution means causes the second movable body to be initialized. Be operated. Thereby, when the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. On the other hand, after the instruction is output by the instruction output unit, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is waited by the standby unit for a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit before the operation of the second movable body for the initial setting by the operation executing unit is completed. It is possible to suppress the predetermined value of being set to an inappropriate value.

  In the above embodiment, the instruction output means of the gaming machine A5 is exemplified by the processes of S114 and S125, and the operation execution means of the gaming machine A5 is exemplified by the process of S1407. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of S116 is illustrated as a standby means of gaming machine A5.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detecting unit is generated. A determination means for determining whether the value is a value, and if the determination means determines that the information or value indicates that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated, the setting A gaming machine A6, comprising prohibiting means for prohibiting setting of the predetermined value for calibration by means.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated. When it is determined that the information or value is indicated, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is prohibited by the prohibiting unit. A magnetic field with a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value may be an improperly applied magnetic field. In such a case, by prohibiting the setting of a predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, It is possible to prevent the setting of a predetermined value for calibration based on the magnetic field applied to. Therefore, since it can suppress that the improperly applied magnetic field is no longer detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress illegal acts using a magnet or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the determination unit of the gaming machine A6 is exemplified by the process of S142, and the prohibition unit of the gaming machine A6 is exemplified by the process branching to the Yes side in S142.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detection unit is generated. A determination means for determining whether the value is a value, and when the determination means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated for a first predetermined period, the predetermined first A gaming machine A7, comprising first notification means for executing one notification.

  According to the gaming machine A7, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated. It is determined that the information or value is indicated. Then, when it is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for the first predetermined period, the predetermined first notification is executed by the first notification means. The A magnetic field with a magnitude that exceeds a predetermined threshold may be an improperly applied magnetic field. Therefore, when the situation with such possibility continues for a certain period (namely, 1st predetermined period), by performing 1st alert | report, improper magnetic field is applied, The possibility of setting a predetermined value for calibration based on the reference can be recognized externally. As a result, it is possible to take some measures externally, so that it is possible to prevent the setting of a predetermined value for calibration based on an improperly applied magnetic field. As a result, it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, thereby appropriately suppressing illegal acts using a magnet or the like. Moreover, since a 1st alert | report is made, a fraudulent person can be warned, and it can suppress that a fraudulent person performs a fraudulent act using a magnet.

  In the above embodiment, the determination means of the gaming machine A7 is exemplified by the processes of S142 and S2002, and the first notification means of the gaming machine A7 is exemplified by the processes of S144, S2012, and S1410.

  In the gaming machine A7, when the determination means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated for a second predetermined period after the first predetermined period, the first A gaming machine A8, comprising: second notification means for executing a second notification different from the notification.

  According to the gaming machine A8, if it is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for a second predetermined period after the first predetermined period, Second notification different from the first notification is executed by the notification means. When a situation that may be an improperly applied magnetic field continues for a predetermined period (that is, a second predetermined period) after a period that is a threshold value for determining whether or not to perform the first notification. The possibility that an improper magnetic field is applied is quite high. Therefore, in such a case, by performing the second notification different from the first notification, it is possible to recognize to the outside that there is a possibility that an improper magnetic field is applied and that the possibility is quite high. it can. As a result, it is possible to take some countermeasures outside, so that it is more preferable that the predetermined value for calibration based on the improperly applied magnetic field is set as compared with the case of performing the first notification. Can be prevented. Thereby, since it can prevent more appropriately that the improperly applied magnetic field is no longer detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to more appropriately suppress illegal acts using a magnet or the like. In addition, since the second notification is made, it is possible to make the unauthorized person more alert, so that it is possible to more appropriately prevent the unauthorized person from performing an unauthorized action using a magnet or the like.

  In the said embodiment, the process of S149, S2016, and S1411 is illustrated as a 2nd alerting | reporting means of gaming machine A8.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detection unit is generated. If the judgment means for judging whether the value is a value and the judgment means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated for a predetermined period, the control of the game is stopped or A gaming machine A9 comprising a limiting means for limiting.

  According to the gaming machine A9, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated. It is determined that the information or value is indicated. Then, when it is determined by the determining means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for a predetermined period, the control of the game is stopped or limited by the limiting means. A magnetic field with a magnitude that exceeds a predetermined threshold may be an improperly applied magnetic field. Therefore, when such a possibility continues for a certain period (that is, a predetermined period), the predetermined value for calibration based on an incorrect magnetic field is obtained by stopping or limiting the control of the game. Setting can be prevented. Thereby, since it can prevent that the improperly applied magnetic field is no longer detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress illegal acts using a magnet or the like. In addition, by stopping or limiting the control of the game, even if an illegal act using a magnet or the like is performed, a loss due to the illegal action can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, examples of the determining means for the gaming machine A9 include the processes of S142 and S2002. As the limiting means for the gaming machine A9, an infinite loop is executed when it is determined Yes in S148, For example, the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON in S2017.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detection unit is generated. A determination means for determining whether or not the value is a value; and after the setting of the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is determined by the determination means for a predetermined period. A gaming machine A9, comprising: third notification means for performing a predetermined notification when it is determined that it has occurred.

  According to the gaming machine A10, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated. It is determined that the information or value is indicated. After a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, when it is determined that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated by the determination means for a predetermined period, a predetermined notification is notified. By means.

  A situation in which information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated from the magnetic field detection unit even though the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting unit is a higher magnetic field. It is suspected that there is a situation where it is not possible to set an appropriate predetermined value for calibration, for example, the predetermined value for calibration based on the above is illegally set or an abnormality occurs in the magnetic field detection means.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A10, after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, information or value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period of time is detected by the magnetic field detection. When the information is output from the means, the third notification means is configured to perform a predetermined notification, so that the suspicion can be recognized externally. Therefore, since some measure can be taken outside, it is possible to prevent a predetermined value for improper calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, since it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the said embodiment, the process of S2016, S1411 is illustrated as a 3rd alerting | reporting means in game machine A10.

  A gaming machine A12 according to any one of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  One of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  A gaming machine A14 according to any one of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  A main body, a door body that opens and closes the front surface of the main body, a door opening / closing detection means that can detect the door body in an open state and a closed state with respect to the main body, and a magnitude of a magnetic field In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting corresponding information or values, the magnetic field detection means includes correction means for switching the output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. The gaming machine is opened by the door opening / closing detection means from the state in which the door body is closed to the main body or from the state in which the door body is closed to the main body. A gaming machine B0, comprising: a reference setting means for setting the reference when it is detected that the state has been changed.

  According to the gaming machine B0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The switching reference is based on the door opening / closing detection means. It is set by the reference setting means when it is detected that the door body has changed from an open state to a closed state, or from a closed state to an open state.

  A general gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electrical wiring such as a harness. When the door body changes from an open state to the main body to a closed state or from a closed state to the main body to an open state, the gaming machine shakes, and the shaking May cause the electrical wiring to move. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field generated from the electric wiring fluctuates, which may cause the switching criterion to become inappropriate.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B0, the door body has changed from a state opened to the main body to a closed state or from a state closed to the main body to an opened state. When detected by the door opening / closing detection means, the reference is set by the reference setting means. Therefore, every time the opening / closing state of the door body changes, an appropriate reference (switching reference) is applied to the magnetic field at that time. Can be set. Therefore, the output from the magnetic field detection means can be set to an appropriate output. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the output state from being switched using an inappropriate reference, it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is possible to favorably suppress fraud using a magnet or the like. .

  In the gaming machine B0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine B0, “switching of the output state based on a predetermined reference” means switching of on / off output from the magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference, or magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the said embodiment, the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a magnetic field detection means of game machine B0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in game machine B0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine B0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the outer frame 11 or the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 are illustrated as a main body of gaming machine B0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the main body is the outer frame 11, as the door body of the gaming machine B0, the inner frame 11 and the front frame 14 are illustrated, and the main body is the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. The front frame 14 is illustrated as an example. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of S2045 and S2064 is illustrated as a reference | standard setting means of gaming machine B0.

  A main body, a door body that opens and closes the front surface of the main body, a door opening / closing detection means that can detect the door body in an open state and a closed state with respect to the main body, and a magnitude of a magnetic field In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting corresponding information or value, the magnetic field detection means includes detection means for detecting a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates a value corresponding to the value using a predetermined value for calibration, and an output unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. In the gaming machine, the door opening / closing detection means causes the door body to be closed from a state in which the door is open to the main body or from a state in which the door is closed to the main body. It is detected that it has changed to an open state. When the gaming machine is characterized in that it comprises a setting means for setting a predetermined value for the calibration B1.

  According to the gaming machine B1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is converted into a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) by the calibration means. Based on the calibrated value, the information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, the door opening / closing detection means can detect and detect the door body opened and closed with respect to the main body. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is made by the door opening / closing detection means from the opened state to the closed state or from the closed state. This is performed when it is detected that the state has been changed to the opened state.

  A general gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electrical wiring such as a harness. When the door body changes from an open state to the main body to a closed state or from a closed state to the main body to an open state, the gaming machine shakes, and the shaking May cause the electrical wiring to move. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field generated from the electric wiring fluctuates, so that the predetermined value for calibration used for calibration by the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means may not be an appropriate value.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the door body has changed from a state opened to the main body to a closed state, or from a state closed to the main body to an opened state. When it is detected by the door opening / closing detection means, a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means. Therefore, every time the opening / closing state of the door body changes, an appropriate calibration for the magnetic field at that time is set. A predetermined value can be set. Therefore, since it is possible to suppress the use of an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration for calibration by the calibration means, it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is preferable to perform fraud using a magnet or the like. Can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine B1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine B1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine B1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the outer frame 11 or the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 are illustrated as a main body of gaming machine B1. Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the main body is the outer frame 11, as the door body of the gaming machine B1, the inner frame 11 and the front frame 14 are illustrated, and the main body is the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. The front frame 14 is illustrated as an example. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the process of S2045 and S2064 is illustrated as a setting means of game machine B1.

  The gaming machine B1 includes a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, and the movable body starts operating after power is supplied to the gaming machine and operates until the power is turned off. And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on and does not operate at other times, and the setting means includes the door opening / closing detection means , When it is detected that the door body has changed from a state opened to the main body to a closed state or from a state closed to the main body to an open state, The gaming machine B2 is characterized in that when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating, the predetermined value for calibration is set.

  According to the gaming machine B2, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, the first movable body that starts operating after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the gaming machine And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on and does not operate at other times.

  Here, the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is set such that when the first movable body operates and the second movable body does not operate, the door opening / closing detection means causes the door body to move relative to the main body. It is performed when it is detected that the state has been changed from the opened state to the closed state or from the closed state to the opened state with respect to the main body. That is, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation that always operates, the door body with the minimum magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body that may or may not operate as necessary. When the door opening / closing detection means detects that the opening / closing state of the door has changed, the setting means sets a predetermined value for calibration. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither excessive nor excessive. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the first movable body that is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine B2 is exemplified by the sorting roller 410 and the sorting roller motor 420, and is the first movable body of the gaming machine B1. Examples of the two movable bodies include a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520.

  In the gaming machine B2, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, the door body is closed from the state opened with respect to the main body by the door opening / closing detection means. Standby means for waiting for setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means when it is detected that the state has changed to a closed state or from the closed state to the open state with respect to the main body. When the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is on standby by the standby unit, the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is stopped when the operation of the second movable body is stopped. A gaming machine B3 comprising standby release means for executing the setting.

  According to the gaming machine B3, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, the door body is changed from the open state to the main body, or to the main body. On the other hand, when it is detected by the door opening / closing detection means that the state is changed from the closed state to the opened state, the standby means waits for the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, and then When the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means by the standby release means.

  Therefore, even if the door body changes from the open state to the main body to the closed state or from the closed state to the main body, the first movable at that time. When both the body and the second movable body are operating, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means after the operation of the second movable body is stopped. It is possible to prevent the predetermined value from being set, and to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means.

  In addition, when the operation of the second movable body that has been operating is stopped, the standby is canceled and the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, so that the shaking caused by the change in the opening / closing state of the door relative to the main body The period during which the predetermined value for calibration, which may have become an inappropriate value due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to the above, is used for calibration, can be minimized. This minimizes the period during which the improperly applied magnetic field may not be detected by the magnetic field detection means, and also minimizes the period during which the improperly applied magnetic field is not detected by the magnetic field detection means. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the fraud using a magnet etc. can be suppressed suitably.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detection unit is generated. The door body is changed from a state of being opened to the main body to a state of being closed by the judging means for judging whether or not the value is the value, and the door opening / closing detecting means, or is closed to the main body. On the basis of the detection of the change from the opened state to the released state, the setting unit sets the predetermined value for calibration, and then the determination unit sets the predetermined threshold value for a predetermined period. A gaming machine B4, comprising: a notification means for performing a predetermined notification when it is determined that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding that is generated.

  According to the gaming machine B4, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means to generate a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold. It is determined that the information or value is indicated. Based on the door opening / closing detection means detecting that the door body has changed from an open state to the main body to a closed state or from a closed state to the main body. When the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means and the magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated by the determination means for a predetermined period, a predetermined notification is given. This is done by the notification means.

  Despite the predetermined value for calibration being set by the setting means, the door body has been opened from the closed state to the main body or from the closed state to the main body. When the door opening / closing detection means detects that the state has changed, appropriate calibration such as improperly setting a predetermined value for calibration based on a higher magnetic field or an abnormality in the magnetic field detection means It is suspected that there is a situation where a predetermined value cannot be set.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B4, after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, information or value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period of time is detected by the magnetic field detection. When the information is output from the means, the notification means is configured to perform predetermined notification, so that the suspicion can be recognized to the outside. Therefore, since some measure can be taken outside, it is possible to prevent a predetermined value for improper calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, since it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the said embodiment, the process of S2016, S1411 is illustrated as an alerting | reporting means in game machine B4.

  One of the gaming machines B0 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine B6 according to any one of the gaming machines B0 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In any one of the gaming machines B0 to B4, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

In a gaming machine equipped with magnetic field detection means for outputting information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field,
The magnetic field detection means includes a correction means for switching an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, and the gaming machine swings to detect the swing of the gaming machine. A gaming machine C0, comprising: a detection means; and a reference setting means for setting the reference when a shake is detected by the shake detection means.

  According to the gaming machine C0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detecting means is switched based on the correction by the correcting means. The switching standard is based on the gaming machine by the shake detecting means. Is set by the reference setting means when it is detected that the vibration has occurred.

  A general gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electrical wiring such as a harness. When the game machine shakes, the electric wiring may move due to the shake. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field generated from the electric wiring fluctuates, which may cause the switching criterion to become inappropriate.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C0, when the shaking is detected by the shaking detection means, the reference is set by the reference setting means. Therefore, every time the shaking detection means detects the shaking, An appropriate reference (reference for switching the output state) can be set for the magnetic field. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the output state from being switched using an inappropriate reference, it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is possible to favorably suppress fraud using a magnet or the like. .

  In the gaming machine C0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine C0, “switching of the output state based on a predetermined reference” means switching on / off output from the magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference, or magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference. It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in game machine C0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is illustrated as a shake detection means of the gaming machine C0, and the processing of S2024 and S2064 is illustrated as the reference setting means of the gaming machine C0.

  In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is detected by the detection means for detecting the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. The game machine is configured to detect a shake of the game machine, and to set a predetermined value for calibration when the shake is detected by the shake detection means. A gaming machine C1 comprising a setting means.

  According to the gaming machine C1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is used as a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) by the calibration means. Based on the calibrated value, the information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, when the game machine shakes, the shake is detected by the shake detection means. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when it is detected by the shake detecting means that the game machine has shaken.

  A general gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electrical wiring such as a harness. When the game machine shakes, the electric wiring may move due to the shake. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field generated from the electric wiring fluctuates, so that the predetermined value for calibration used for calibration by the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means may not be an appropriate value.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, when a shake is detected by the shake detection means, a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, so every time the shake is detected by the shake detection means. A predetermined value for calibration appropriate to the magnetic field at that time can be set. Therefore, since it is possible to suppress the use of an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration for calibration by the calibration means, it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is preferable to perform fraud using a magnet or the like. Can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine C1, the “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the detection unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine C1 is exemplified by an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601, and the calibration unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine C1 is exemplified by the magnetic sensor device 601. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine C1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is illustrated as a shake detection means of the gaming machine C1, and the processing of S2024 and S2064 is illustrated as the setting means of the gaming machine C1.

  The gaming machine C1 includes a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, and the movable body starts operating after power is supplied to the gaming machine and operates until the power is shut off. And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the game machine is powered on and does not operate at other times, and the setting means includes the shake detecting means. A predetermined value for calibration is set when the first movable body operates and the second movable body does not operate when shaking is detected. Game machine C2.

  According to the gaming machine C2, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved, the first movable body that starts operating after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the gaming machine And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on and does not operate at other times.

  Here, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed when the shaking is detected by the shaking detecting means when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. That is, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation that always operates, the vibration detection is performed with the minimum amount of the magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body that may or may not operate as necessary. When a swing of the gaming machine is detected by the means, a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither excessive nor excessive. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the above embodiment, as the first movable body that is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine C2, the sorting roller 410 and the motor for sorting roller 420 are exemplified, and the first movable body that is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine C1. Examples of the two movable bodies include a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520.

  In the gaming machine C2, when both of the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, if the swing is detected by the swing detection means, the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means When the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is on standby by the standby unit waiting for the setting of the second movable body, the setting is performed when the operation of the second movable body is stopped. A game machine C3, comprising: standby release means for setting the predetermined value for calibration by means.

  According to the gaming machine C3, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, when the shaking is detected by the shaking detecting means, the standby means sets the calibration means by the setting means. When the setting of the predetermined value is waited, and then the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is executed by the standby release means.

  Therefore, even if shaking is detected by the shaking detection means, if both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating at that time, wait for the operation of the second movable body to stop. Since the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, it is possible to suppress the setting of an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration and to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means. .

  In addition, when the operation of the second movable body that has been operating is stopped, the standby is canceled and a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, so an inappropriate value due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field caused by the shaking The period during which the predetermined value for calibration that may have become is used for calibration can be minimized. Thereby, the period when the improperly applied magnetic field is not detected by the magnetic field detecting means can be minimized, and the illegal act using a magnet or the like can be suitably suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the waiting means of the gaming machine C3 is exemplified by the processing of S2026, S2028, the processing branching to the No side in S2062, and the processing branching to the No side in S2067, and the waiting releasing means of the gaming machine C3 is exemplified. , S311, S2062 branches to the Yes side, S2067 branches to the Yes side.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C3, information indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated or the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detection unit is generated. A determination means for determining whether or not the value is a value; and after the setting of the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means based on the detection of the shake by the shake detection means, the determination for a predetermined period of time A gaming machine C4, comprising: a notification unit configured to perform a predetermined notification when it is determined by the means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated.

  According to the gaming machine C4, the information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is determined by the determination means to generate a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold. It is determined that the information or value is indicated. Based on the fact that the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated by the judging means for a predetermined period after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means. When the determination is made, predetermined notification is performed by the notification means.

  A situation in which information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated from the magnetic field detection unit even though the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting unit is a higher magnetic field. It is suspected that there is a situation where it is not possible to set an appropriate predetermined value for calibration, for example, the predetermined value for calibration based on the above is illegally set or an abnormality occurs in the magnetic field detection means.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C4, information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for a predetermined period after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means. When the information is output from the means, the notification means is configured to perform predetermined notification, so that the suspicion can be recognized to the outside. Therefore, since some measure can be taken outside, it is possible to prevent a predetermined value for improper calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, since it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the said embodiment, the process of S2016, S1411 is illustrated as an alerting | reporting means in the gaming machine C4.

  One of the gaming machines C0 to C4, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine C6 according to any one of the gaming machines C0 to C4, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In any one of the gaming machines C0 to C4, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In a gaming machine including a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection unit switches an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. The gaming machine X0 is characterized in that it includes a reference setting means for setting the reference at a time other than immediately after power is turned on to the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine X0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The reference for the switching is based on the game by the reference setting means. It is performed at a time other than immediately after turning on the machine.

  In the case where a movable body that moves using a motor, a solenoid, or the like is provided, initial alignment of the movable body may be performed immediately after power is supplied to the gaming machine. When performing the initial alignment of the movable body, since the movable body is moved, there is a high possibility that the magnetic field fluctuates and the reference cannot be accurately set. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine X0, since the reference is set at a time other than immediately after powering on the gaming machine, the reference setting time is shifted from the initial alignment time of the movable body. Can do. Therefore, the reference (output state switching reference) can be set to an appropriate value. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine X0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine X0, “switching the output state based on a predetermined standard” includes switching on / off output from the magnetic field detection unit based on the predetermined standard, and magnetic field detection unit based on the predetermined standard. It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine X0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, the processing of S2024, S2045, and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine X0.

  In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is detected by the detection means for detecting the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. The game machine is provided with setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration at a time other than immediately after power is turned on to the game machine. Game machine X1.

  According to the gaming machine X1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using the predetermined value for calibration, and so calibrated. Based on the obtained value, information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, but the setting is performed at a time other than immediately after the game machine is turned on.

  In the case where a movable body that moves using a motor, a solenoid, or the like is provided, initial alignment of the movable body may be performed immediately after power is supplied to the gaming machine. When performing the initial alignment of the movable body, since the movable body is moved, there is a high possibility that the magnetic field fluctuates and the predetermined value for calibration cannot be set accurately. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine X1, since the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means at a time other than immediately after turning on the power to the gaming machine, the predetermined time for calibration is set to the movable body. The initial alignment time can be shifted. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine X1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X1. Further, in the above embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine X1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine X1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine X1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, examples of the setting means of the gaming machine X1 include the processes of S2024, S2045, and S2064.

  In the gaming machine X0 or X1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine X2. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  In the gaming machine X0 or X1, the gaming machine is a slot machine, wherein the gaming machine X3. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In the gaming machine X0 or X1, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  Note that the gaming machines A0 to A14, gaming machines B0 to B7, and gaming machines C0 to C7 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines X0 to X4.

  In a gaming machine including a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection unit switches an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. The game machine is configured to include a startup process that is executed when the gaming machine is started up after the power is turned on after the power is turned on. A gaming machine comprising: a process execution unit that executes a normal process that is repeatedly executed later; and a reference setting unit that sets the reference in the normal process executed by the process execution unit Y0.

  According to the gaming machine Y0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. On the other hand, when the game machine is turned on, the process execution means executes the start-up process only once, and after the start-up process, the normal process is repeatedly executed. Here, the reference (reference for switching the output state) is set by the reference setting means, and the setting is performed in the normal process executed by the process execution means. In general, since the initial alignment of the movable body is performed in the start-up process, the reference setting time is set in the normal process by setting the reference in the normal process. The standard can be set to an appropriate value. Further, by setting the reference in the normal process that is repeatedly executed after the start-up process, the reference can be set to an appropriate value at an appropriate timing during the game. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine Y0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine Y0, “switching of the output state based on a predetermined reference” includes switching of on / off output from the magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference, and magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the said embodiment, the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a magnetic field detection means of game machine Y0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in game machine Y0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Y0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, examples of the reference setting means of the gaming machine Y0 include the processes of S2024, S2045, and S2064.

  In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is detected by the detection means for detecting the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. And an output means for performing the start-up process executed when the gaming machine is started up after turning on the power after the power is turned on, and the start-up process. A process execution unit that executes a normal process that is repeatedly executed after, and a setting unit that sets the predetermined value for calibration in the normal process that is executed by the process execution unit. Game machine Y .

  According to the gaming machine Y1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using the predetermined value for calibration, and so calibrated. Based on the obtained value, information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, when the game machine is turned on, the process execution means executes the start-up process only once, and after the start-up process, the normal process is repeatedly executed. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed in a normal process executed by the process executing means. In general, since the initial alignment of the movable body is performed during the start-up process, the predetermined time for calibration can be set by moving the predetermined value for calibration during normal processing. It can be shifted from the initial alignment time of the body, and the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value. In addition, by setting the predetermined value for calibration in the normal process repeatedly executed after the start-up process, the predetermined value for calibration is set to an appropriate value at an appropriate timing during the game. Can do. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine Y1, the “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Y1. In the above embodiment, the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Y1 is exemplified by an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601, and the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Y1 is exemplified by the magnetic sensor device 601. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Y1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Y1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 exemplified in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, examples of the setting means for the gaming machine Y1 include the processes of S2024, S2045, and S2064.

  In the gaming machine Y0 or Y1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, and the gaming machine Y2. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  In the gaming machine Y0 or Y1, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In the gaming machine Y0 or Y1, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  Note that the gaming machines A0 to A14, the gaming machines B0 to B7, and the gaming machines C0 to C7 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines Y0 to Y4.

  In a gaming machine including a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection unit switches an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. The gaming machine Z0 is characterized by comprising reference setting means for setting the reference immediately after powering on the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine Z0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The reference of the switching is determined by the reference setting means. Performed immediately after turning on the machine. Therefore, since the setting of the reference (output state switching reference) is performed immediately after turning on the power to the gaming machine, the reference can be appropriately set at an early stage after turning on the power. Thereby, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means at an early stage after the power is turned on, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine Z0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to a numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or a value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold, an ON signal is also included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

  Further, in the gaming machine Z0, “switching of the output state based on a predetermined reference” means switching of on / off output from the magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference, or magnetic field detection means based on the predetermined reference It is intended to include switching of numerical values from.

  In the said embodiment, the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z0. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the detection circuit which is not illustrated in the magnetic sensor apparatus 601 is illustrated as a correction | amendment means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Z0.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z0 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, the processing of S113 and S124 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine Z0.

  In a gaming machine provided with magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is detected by the detection means for detecting the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. The gaming machine is provided with setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration immediately after turning on the power to the gaming machine. .

  According to the gaming machine Z1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using the predetermined value for calibration, and so calibrated. Based on the obtained value, information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, but the setting is performed immediately after the game machine is turned on. Therefore, since the predetermined value for calibration is set immediately after the game machine is turned on, the predetermined value for calibration can be appropriately set at an early stage after the power is turned on. Thereby, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means at an early stage after the power is turned on, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

  In the gaming machine Z1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the detection unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine Z1 is exemplified by an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601. The calibration unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine Z1 is exemplified by the magnetic sensor device 601. A detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as an output means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Z1.

  The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z1 may be configured as a single device, such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor. And a combination with a control device such as the main control device 110.

  In the above embodiment, the processing of S113 and S124 is exemplified as the setting means of the gaming machine Z1.

  A gaming machine Z2 characterized in that in the gaming machine Z0 or Z1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine Z3, wherein in the gaming machine Z0 or Z1, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In the gaming machine Z0 or Z1, the gaming machine Z4 is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  Note that the gaming machines A0 to A14, the gaming machines B0 to B7, and the gaming machines C0 to C7 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines Z0 to Z4.

<Others>
As a type of gaming machine, for example, there is a pachinko machine that uses a gaming ball to play a game. In such a pachinko machine, when a game ball is launched into the game area and the game ball wins a winning opening provided in the game area, the player can acquire a predetermined game value based on the win. . In addition, in the pachinko machine, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball wins a predetermined winning port called a start port), a lottery is performed, and when a predetermined result is selected by the lottery, A special game state (for example, a game state called a win) that allows more game value than the normal game state is generated (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-14661).
Generally, a game ball used in a pachinko machine is made of metal. For this reason, an illegal act of guiding such a metal game ball to a winning opening (for example, a predetermined winning opening called a starting opening) using a magnet or the like may be performed.
This technical idea has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing fraud.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 includes a magnetic field detection unit that outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moved. The magnetic detection means uses a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means using a predetermined value for calibration. Calibration means, and output means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration means, and the movable body is connected to the gaming machine. The first movable body that starts operating after the power is turned on, operates until the power is turned off, and operates at a predetermined time after the game machine is turned on, and at other times A second movable body that does not operate, and the game , The first movable member is operated, and the second movable body when the device is not operated, the setting means for setting a predetermined value for the calibration, and includes.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 includes a first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, And a second movable body operation control means for operating the second movable body when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, wherein the setting means is operated by the first movable body operation control means. The predetermined value for calibration is set after the operation of the first movable body is started and before the second movable body is operated by the second movable body operation control means.
In the gaming machine of technical idea 3, in the gaming machine of technical idea 1 or 2, the information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field output from the magnetic field detecting means exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Information or value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated by the determination means for determining whether or not the information is a value or information indicating that a magnetic field is generated. If it is determined that the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is prohibited, a prohibiting unit for prohibiting the setting is provided.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection unit, and the value detected as such is calibrated by the calibration unit using the predetermined value for calibration, Based on the calibrated value, information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, the first movable body that starts operating after power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is turned off, and the gaming machine is powered on And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time and does not operate at other times. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation that is always operated, the setting means is configured to minimize the magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body that may or may not operate as necessary. Since a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) is set by, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. Thereby, since the improperly applied magnetic field can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, there is an effect that it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.
In the technical idea 1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on values calibrated by the means. For example, when a value calibrated by the calibration unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, an “on signal” is also output, and “information or value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection unit (output unit). Is intended to be included in
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1, the following effect is produced. When a plurality of second movable bodies are provided, in general, the initial setting of the second movable body after turning on the power is not performed for all the second movable bodies at the same time so that the instantaneous power consumption does not increase. Rather, the operation timing is varied. Therefore, it is difficult to take the timing when the second movable body is not operating, and it is difficult to set a predetermined value for calibration. With respect to such a problem, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, when the gaming machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. When the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. The predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is set after the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body operation control means performs the second movable operation. Done before moving the body. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reliably set a predetermined value for calibration performed after turning on the power to the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, the following effect is produced in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1 or 2. The information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated by the determination means. If it is determined, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit is prohibited by the prohibiting unit. A magnetic field with a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value may be an improperly applied magnetic field. In such a case, by prohibiting the setting of a predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, It is possible to prevent the setting of a predetermined value for calibration based on the magnetic field applied to. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the improperly applied magnetic field from being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, there is an effect that it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using a magnet or the like.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (display device)
110 Main control device (main control means)
117 Production control device (sub control means)
203d Offset waiting flag
410 Sorting roller (movable body, first movable body)
501 Movable display body (movable body, second movable body)
601 Magnetic sensor device (magnetic field detection means)
S310: Yes, S311 The standby variation end flag is turned on (release means)
S1104 Display effect processing (variation display means)
S1304 (second movable body operating means)
S1307 (second movable body stopping means)
S2023: Yes, S2026 Offset standby flag on (standby means)
S2024, S2045 Magnetic sensor device offset setting (setting means)
S2044: Yes, S2047 The offset standby flag is turned on (standby means).
S2061: Yes, S2062: Yes, S2064 (setting execution means)

Claims (2)

Magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, a display device, and a fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of a pattern or a picture on the display device In a gaming machine equipped with
The magnetic field detection means includes a detection means for detecting a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a calibration for calibrating the value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means using a predetermined value for calibration. Means and output means for outputting information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration means,
The movable body starts operating after the game machine is turned on, and operates until the power is turned off, and after the game machine is turned on , And a second movable body that operates or stops in response ,
Second movable body operating means for operating the second movable body when the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the variable display by the variable display means;
The second predetermined condition that is satisfied after the first predetermined condition is satisfied and before the end of the variable display by the variable display means is satisfied for the operation of the second movable body operated by the second movable body operating means. A second movable body stopping means for stopping in the case,
Setting means for setting a pre-Symbol predetermined value for the calibration,
Even when the setting timing of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means has arrived, if the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the variable display by the variable display means, the setting is performed. Standby means for waiting for setting by means;
Release means for releasing the setting by the setting means waiting by the waiting means after completion of the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means;
A gaming machine comprising: setting execution means for executing setting by the setting means released by the releasing means . A main control means for performing a main control of the game, and a sub-control means for performing an effect control of the game in accordance with an instruction from the main control means;
The main control means has the setting means, the standby means, the release means, and the setting execution means,
2. The sub-control means includes the second movable body operating means and the second movable body stopping means, and operates or stops the second movable body. Game machines.

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