JP6013853B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a ball entry device that allows a game ball to enter or pass through a game area of a game board on which the game ball can roll.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start winning opening, a symbol variation game is performed by changing the symbol, and if the result is a big hit The big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is given.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, one that can detect vibrations caused by fraud has been disclosed. In particular, this gaming machine can easily detect vibrations caused by fraud. Can change. In addition, fraudulent acts include not only vibrations but also radio waves and magnetism.

JP 2009-125091 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, if vibration is detected at all times and control is performed so that the detection result can be notified, a visitor to a gaming hall not playing a game may collide with the gaming machine. It is desired to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent activity, for example, there is a risk that vibration or the like may be detected and notification to that effect may be performed.

The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the conventional art, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effective notifying the detection result regarding fraud There is.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is capable of entering or passing a game ball in the game area of the game board having a game area in which the game ball can roll. and the gaming machine and a ball entrance device for, before a first determination means for determining whether ball entrance or pass the game balls to fill ball apparatus is left, the particular wave, and at least one of the magnetic and specific detection means for detecting whether a second determination means for determining whether at least one is detected for a specific radio wave, and magnetic based on a detection result of the specific detecting means, and notifying means, the first on condition that the game balls is determined that remains by 1 judging means performs control to perform a first notification about the determination result of said first determination means to said notification means, said first the game ball remaining by determining means It is determined that it is, and said second determination means by a specific radio wave, and on condition that at least one is determined to have been detected of the magnetic, the second determining means to said informing means and a notification control means for controlling to perform a second notification about the determination result, wherein the first notification and the second notification, a different notification manner, the notification control means, to said notification means The gist is to perform control to perform the first notification and the second notification without overlapping .
The gist of the invention according to claim 2 is that, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the first notification and the second notification have different notification end conditions.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the information notified by the second notification is information that is also output to an external device outside the gaming machine. The information notified by the first notification is information that is not output to the external device.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, a condition for paying out a prize ball is determined by entering or passing a game ball in the ball entering device. There is a ball entry device that is established, and is provided with payout control means for controlling the payout of the prize ball, and is information output to an external device outside the game machine, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. The gist is that it is possible to generate information indicating that it is scheduled.

The invention according to claim 5 includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll, and a ball entry device that allows a game ball to enter or pass in the game area of the game board. In the gaming machine, a ball detecting means for detecting whether or not a game ball has entered or passed through the ball entering device, and whether or not a game ball that has entered or passed through the ball entering device remains. 1 and determining means, and the particular detection means for detecting at least one of a specific radio wave, and magnetic or the detection result to a specific radio wave based specific detection means, and at least one of magnetic is detected a second judging means for judging, and notifying means, on condition that the game balls is determined that the remaining by the first determination means, the determination of the first determination means to said notification means Control to make the first notification about the result There, wherein the game balls by the first judging means is determined that the remaining, and the second determining means by a specific radio wave, and on condition that at least one is determined to have been detected in the magnetic A notification control unit that performs control for causing the notification unit to perform a second notification related to a determination result of the second determination unit, and a determination result of the first determination unit becomes affirmative, or the second determination When the determination result of the means is affirmative, a determination number counting means for counting the number of determinations that has become affirmative, a determination number storage means for storing the determination number counted by the determination number counting means, and the determination number storage A determination number determination unit that determines whether or not the determination number is stored in the unit for each predetermined period; and the determination number storage unit stores the determination number in the determination number storage unit. An output means for outputting output information to at least one of the determination result of the first determination means and the determination result of the second determination means to the notification means, Determination number updating means for subtracting the number of determinations stored in the number storage means by the number of output times of the output information by the output means , wherein the first notification and the second notification are different notification modes. A gist of the present invention is that the notification control means performs control so that the notification means performs the first notification and the second notification without overlapping .

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform effective informing about the detection results regarding fraud.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the front side of a game board. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing which shows a specific area | region and a general area | region. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the principal part of the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of the error related control relevant to an error. The timing chart which shows the output timing of a security information signal. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of error detection. The flowchart which shows a vibration detection error control process. The flowchart which shows a security information signal output process. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of various alerting | reporting.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs control related to a game, and a game medium lending unit that is arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (game island). The card unit device 11 is shown schematically. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame (not shown) for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. On the front side of the middle frame, there is a window 14 at the center, and a front frame 16 integrally formed with an upper plate 15 capable of storing a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is opened and closed below the window 14. And is detachably assembled. On the back side of the front frame 16, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB arranged inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 14 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . Further, the front frame 16 is used for a frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14. A lamp portion 17 is disposed. The frame lamp portion 17 serving as a notification means is configured by covering a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 16 with a lamp lens 17a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from each light emitter.

  In the front frame 16, speakers 20 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 14 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The speaker 20 as the notification means is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 16, and a plurality of sound emitting holes (not shown) are formed on the front surface of the front frame 16 and corresponding to the mounting portion of the speaker 20. .

  On the front side of the middle frame and at the lower part of the front frame 16, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate 15 and flowing down an overflow ball passage 22 formed inside the machine is mounted. Also, on the right side of the lower plate 23 on the front side of the middle frame, a launching handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. Yes.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a game ball payout port 15a to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side of the upper plate 15, and a concave storage passage (not shown) for storing the game ball held by the player is provided. In addition, an upper tray intake (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate intake through the storage passage and taken into the aircraft one by one through the upper plate intake, and the launch unit 83 (see FIG. 4) and fired toward the game board YB. Note that the strength of the launch of the game ball launched toward the game board YB is set according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24.

  The upper surface 15d of the upper plate 15 is equipped with a ball lending operation unit 26 for performing various operations relating to lending of a lending ball (game ball). The ball lending operation unit 26 is instructed to return a prepaid card inserted into the card unit device 11 and a ball lending button that instructs the player to lend a game ball with the prepaid card inserted into the card unit device 11. A return button is provided. The ball lending operation unit 26 displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card unit device 11 and notifies whether or not the ball lending is possible.

  An upper dish ball removal button 27 is provided on the front surface 15 e of the upper dish 15. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 overflow and are connected by a ball passage (not shown) provided separately from the ball passage 22. When the upper plate ball removal button 27 is pressed, the game balls in the storage passage of the upper plate 15 are guided to flow down to the lower plate 23 through the ball removal passage.

  The lower plate 23 is provided with a game ball outlet 23a flowing down the overflow ball passage 22, and a concave storage portion 23b for storing the game ball is connected to the game ball outlet 23a. The lower plate 23 is provided with a switching mechanism (not shown) for discharging the game balls in the storage unit 23b from the lower plate 23 to the outside. The switching mechanism opens a lower dish ball removal button 28 arranged at the lower part of the lower dish 23, a ball removal hole (not shown) formed so as to penetrate a part of the bottom of the storage portion 23b, and the ball removal hole. And a lid for closing and an actuating member for operating the lid in an open state or a closed state in conjunction with the operation state of the lower dish ball removal button 28. By such a switching mechanism, the lower plate 23 is in a storage state in which the game ball can be stored in the storage unit 23b when the ball hole is closed in the closed state of the lid, while the lower plate ball When the extraction button 28 is pressed down, the lid body is opened, and when the ball extraction hole is open, the game ball is released from the storage state. Further, the lower plate 23 is provided with a ball outlet (not shown) through which the game ball guided from the upper plate 15 through the ball passage is discharged to the storage portion 23b.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, there is a guide rail 30 that guides a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of the pachinko game. It is laid in a circular spiral. By this guide rail 30, a game ball guide path 30a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and the game ball can roll inside the guide rail 30. A game area H1 is formed. Below the guide path 30a, a launch rail (not shown) that is attached to the middle frame and guides a game ball hit by the operation of the launch unit 83 (shown in FIG. 4) is arranged. Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 30, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  An effect display device 33 having a liquid crystal display type image display portion 33a is disposed at substantially the center of the game board YB. The effect display device 33 as a notification means includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment). Various display effects executed in this manner are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 33 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying the display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 34a is located at the lower right of the effect display device 33, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 34b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 34a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 34a or the second special symbol display device 34b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is changed and displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not a big hit and the result of the internal lottery (small lot lottery) for whether or not a small hit. In the present embodiment, the variation game is executed once in each of the special symbol display devices 34a and 34b from when the variation display of the special diagram is started until when the fixed display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 34a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 34b is referred to as “second game”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In this embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery is selected and selected for each special symbol display device 34a, 34b from among a plurality of types of special figures. The special figure is individually displayed as a fixed stop when the variable game is over. The special figure is a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize a small hit, and a special symbol that can recognize a gap. It is classified as a symbol (outlier display result). Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 33 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 33 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display devices 34a and 34b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. It has become. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or a deviation from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 33.

  And the display result according to the display result of each special symbol display apparatus 34a, 34b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 33. FIG. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 34a or the second special symbol display device 34b, the big hit symbol (big hit display) is also displayed on the effect display device 33. Result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 34a or the second special symbol display device 34b in a fixed stop display, the off symbol (the display result of the display error) is also displayed on the effect display device 33. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 34a or the second special symbol display device 34b, the small hit symbol is displayed on the effect display device 33. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol is a symbol different from the big hit symbol, and a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows are different.

  In addition, in the effect display device 33, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column when viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit 33a is displayed in a state of fluctuation fluctuation, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit 33a. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 34b, a first special symbol hold display device 35a having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 35a notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins a first start winning opening 37 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board YB, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 35a, a second special symbol hold display device 35b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 35b notifies the player of the stored number of special reserved start balls in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a second starting winning opening 38 as a starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board YB, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 35b, a normal symbol display device 36 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 36, a normal symbol change game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed and displayed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 39 arranged on the game board YB, so that the general game start reservation ball (the normal map start reservation ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 39. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 33, a first start winning port 37 having a first winning port 37a for a game ball is arranged. Behind the first start winning opening 37, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed. The first start winning opening 37 gives a start condition for the first variable game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board YB as indicated by reference numeral Y, the first start winning prize is obtained when it rolls from the left side of the game board YB as indicated by reference numeral X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 37. That is, the first start winning opening 37 is provided in the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board YB.

  In addition, a second start winning opening 38 having a second winning opening 38a for a game ball is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 33. The second start winning port 38 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing door 38b as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). The second start winning opening 38 is allowed to win a game ball when the second winning opening 38a is opened by opening the opening / closing door 38b. That is, when the second start winning opening 38 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing door 38b, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 38a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 38. The second start winning opening 38 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board YB, a obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 38 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board YB. Is arranged. That is, the second start winning opening 38 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board YB, unlike the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board YB.

  In addition, an operation gate 39 is disposed on the second start winning opening 38. A gate switch SW5 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 39. The operation gate 39 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 38b of the second start winning opening 38 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing door 38b makes it easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 38, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 38, there is a first big winning opening 40 provided with a first large winning opening door 40a that opens and closes by the operation of a first large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). It is arranged. A first count switch SW3 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first big winning opening 40. The first grand prize winning port 40 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls. The first big prize opening 40 is opened by an opening operation in which the first big prize opening door 40a moves in the depth direction during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board YB, it becomes easier to win the first big prize opening 40 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board YB. Is arranged.

  Further, on the left side of the operation gate 39, a second big prize opening 41 provided with a second big prize opening blade 41a that opens and closes by the operation of the second big prize opening solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 4) is arranged. Has been. A second count switch SW4 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 41. The second grand prize winning port 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls. The second big prize opening 41 is opened by an opening operation in which the second big prize opening blade 41a moves in the depth direction during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board YB, a obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second big prize opening 41 than when rolling from the left side of the game board YB. Is arranged.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a discharge channel 42 through which the game balls won in the second grand prize opening 41 can pass one by one is formed in the back of the second big prize opening 41. The discharge flow path 42 is formed so as to incline at a predetermined angle from the second major prize winning opening 41 with respect to the lower part. In addition, a specific area 43 and a general area 44 through which one game ball can pass are arranged in parallel in the discharge flow path 42. In the specific area 43, a specific area switch SW6 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a passed game ball is provided. In the general area 44, a general area switch SW7 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) for detecting a passed game ball. Are shown in FIG. The specific area 43 is provided with an opening / closing piece 45 that opens and closes the specific area 43 by operating a specific area solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 4). The opening / closing piece 45 may open the specific area 43 so that the game ball can pass as shown in FIG. 3A when the second grand prize winning opening 41 is opened. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3B, the specific area 43 is closed so that the game ball cannot pass, and the game ball is guided to the general area 44.

  A big win is won in the big win lottery, the big special symbol display device 34a and the second special symbol display device 34b are confirmed and stopped and the big hit game is started after the end of the variable game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the first grand prize opening 40 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the first grand prize opening 40 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number ( It is released until a predetermined number of winning balls) is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the small hitting lottery is not won in the first variable game, but the small hitting lottery may be won in the second variable game. When a small winning lottery is won and the small special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 34b, the small winning game is started after the end of the second variable game. When the small hit game is started, the second big winning opening 41 is opened. The small hit game is until the second large winning opening 41 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, until the specified number of game balls (winning upper limit number) have won, or until the specified time has passed. The two major winning openings 41 are opened. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the opening / closing piece 45 performs an opening operation, and opens the specific area 43 for a predetermined opening time. In this small hit game, when the game ball wins the second big winning opening 41 and the game ball passes the specific area 43, the big hit game is played after the end of the small hit game in the same manner as when the big hit lottery is won. Is granted. In the present embodiment, each winning opening 37 to 41 corresponds to a pitching device capable of entering or passing a game ball, and each switch SW1 to SW7 corresponds to a pitch detection means. In particular, the second big winning opening 41 in the present embodiment corresponds to a pitching device to which a big hit game advantageous to the player is given by passing through the specific area 43 when the game ball wins.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a variation shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) may be provided after the big hit game ends. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (can be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state where the variable state is not given. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the door 38b is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the variable state, the open / close door 38b opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state when the normal winning lottery is won. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-changeable state, the open / close door 38b is opened short, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable state, the open / close door 38b is Open long. In other words, the open / close door 38b is set to operate favorably for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the entrance rate is improved so that the open / close door 38b can be easily moved to the open state, and the variation game (second variation game) tends to be easily executed. Note that after the small hit game ends, the game state before the start of the small hit game is maintained.

  Also, when the variable state is given, depending on the type of jackpot determined in each variable game, until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”), the upper limit number of times, A variable state is given. Note that the open / close door 38b is opened in the case of a normal hit, but the open / close door 38b is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before closing.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing door 38b is easily opened. Therefore, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 37, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board YB (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing door 38b is difficult to open. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board YB (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37. The gaming state.

  During the big hit game, in order to make it easier to win the first big winning opening 40, it is more advantageous for the player to hit right. Further, even during the small hit game, it is advantageous for the player to make a right strike in order to make it easier to win the second big winning opening 41.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. Also, the same winning probability 165/65536 is defined for both the first variation game and the second variation game. In addition, as the winning probability for the small hit, 65371/65536 is defined regardless of whether the second variable game is in the non-variable state or the variable state. I wo n’t win. 65262/65536 is defined as the winning probability per normal regardless of whether it is in the non-variable state or the variable state.

  In addition, the number of winning balls of the game balls is 3 for the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, and 14 for the first big winning opening 40 and the second large winning opening 41. Each is defined. In addition, as a short opening of the opening / closing door 38b, a mode in which the opening / closing door 38b is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 0.088 s has elapsed since the opening / closing door 38b is opened. Are opened three times, and a mode in which the open state is maintained until 1.7 s has elapsed since the release is defined. For this reason, in the non-variable short state, the open / close door 38b is short-opened even when a normal win is won in the usual game with the passing of the game ball to the operation gate 39. Little game balls enter the mouth 38. In addition, five balls are defined as the upper limit number of winnings that is a closing condition of the open / close door 38b. Further, the fluctuation time of the usual game is defined as 4.0 s in the non-changed state and 1.5 s in the changed state. Also, during the big hit game, “15” as the prescribed number of rounds, “1” as the number of times the first big winning opening 40 is opened in each round game, “30 s” as the opening time, and “10” as the upper limit number of winnings. Sphere "is set for each. Further, during the small hit game, “1” is set as the number of times the second large winning opening 41 is opened, “1.6 s” is set as the opening time, and “5 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. In addition, the opening time during which the specific area 43 is opened by the operation of the opening / closing piece 45 is defined to be 0.388 s after 1 s has elapsed since the opening of the second prize winning opening.

  As a probability (rush rate, continuation rate) that the variable state is given after the big hit game in the first variation game is finished, “50%” is given when the big hit game is given in the non-variable state, When a big hit game is awarded, “75%” is specified. On the other hand, as the probability (continuation rate) that the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game, “0%” is given when the hit game is given in the non-variable state, When a winning game is awarded, “75%” is specified.

  By setting it as such a specification, the following pachinko games (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) can be provided. First, in the non-variable short state, a left-handed game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37, and a pachinko game that makes a big win in the first variable game is played (165/65536 big win win) probability). Then, if a big win is won in the first floating game, a big hit game that allows the first big prize opening 40 to be opened is given, and a right-handed pachinko that wins a game ball in the first big prize opening 40 is awarded. A game is performed. Then, if the variable state is not given after the end of the big hit game in the first variation game, the pachinko game in the non-variable state is performed again by left-handed. On the other hand, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game in the first variation game, the pachinko game in the variable state is performed (rush rate 50%).

  In the variable speed state, the game ball is passed to the operation gate 39 by right-handed, and the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 38 that is opened accordingly, so that it is won in the second variation game. Such a pachinko game is performed (165/65536 big win winning probability, 65371/65536 small winning winning probability). In this case, it is rare to win a small win with an extremely high probability, and it is rare to win a small win and win a big win in almost every variable game. When winning a small win in the second floating game, a small hit game that allows the second large winning opening 41 to be opened is given, the right-handed game is continued, and a game ball is awarded to the second large winning opening 41. Such pachinko games are performed. And when a game ball wins in the 2nd big prize opening 41, when a game ball passes the specific field 43 (shown in FIG. 3) formed in the back of the 2nd big prize opening 41, the 2nd change A big hit game in the game will be given. Also in this case, in the same way as the big hit game in the first variation game, the big hit game that allows the first big winning opening 40 to be opened is given, the right hit is continued, and the game ball is won in the first big winning opening 40 A pachinko game is played. On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the second grand prize opening 41, or when the game ball has won the second big prize slot 41 but has not passed the specific area 43, the second variable game. The short game state is maintained without being awarded a big hit game in, and the pachinko game in the variable state is continued. Then, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game, the right-handed game is continued, and the pachinko game in the variable state is performed again (the variable rate continuation rate is 75%). On the other hand, if the variable state is not given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game, the pachinko game in the non-variable state is performed by left-handed.

  Returning to the explanation, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, a payout unit 61 (see FIGS. 4 and 4) that performs a payout operation for paying out the stored game balls to the outside (the upper plate 15 or the lower plate 23). 5) is installed. A sprocket (not shown) that sends a game ball from the upstream side to the downstream side of the ball passage is rotatably supported by the payout unit 61, and a payout solenoid 61l (shown in FIG. 5) that switches between allowing and restricting the rotation of the sprocket. It is arranged. Further, a payout control sensor 61h for detecting the presence or absence of a stopped game ball is provided upstream of the ball passage, and a payout for detecting a game ball discharged by the operation of the sprocket is provided downstream of the ball passage. A counting sensor 61i (both shown in FIG. 5) is provided.

  Further, an external terminal plate 53 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) is attached to the middle frame on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The external terminal board 53 is a hall computer HC (FIG. 4 and FIG. 4) as an external device (notification means) installed in a game room management room or the like in order to manage the operation state of each pachinko machine installed in the game hall. 5). The external terminal board 53 is not attached to the game board YB but is attached to the middle frame, so that it is easier to secure a region for attaching the external terminal board 53 than the case where the external terminal board 53 is attached to the game board YB. The configuration is such that the number of signal lines output to the computer HC is easy to increase.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control board 54, the power supply board 55, the payout control board 56, and the launch control board 57 (both shown in FIG. 4) are covered with a protective case. Furthermore, a main control relay terminal plate 58 and a game ball rental device connection terminal plate 59 (both shown in FIG. 4) are mounted.

  The main control board 54 functions as first control means (control means) for controlling the progress of the game, and controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. The power supply board 55 has a power switch and a power cord connected to the power supply of the gaming machine installation equipment, and supplies power to various control boards and various effect devices of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the power supply board 55 is provided with an RWM clear switch RCS (shown in FIG. 4) for clearing backup data when operated when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. The payout control board 56 functions as second control means (control means) for controlling the payout operation of the payout unit 61 (shown in FIG. 4) for paying out game balls, and pays out game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. The payout control is executed. The launch control board 57 detects the operation state of the launch handle 24, and executes launch control such as the launch interval and launch strength of the game balls according to the detection result. The main control relay terminal board 58 is a board connected between the main control board 54 and the payout control board 56. The gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 59 is a board that connects the card unit device 11 and the ball lending operation unit 26 to the payout control board 56.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a main control board 54 that is a dedicated part for each model is mounted on the game board YB, and a power supply board 55, a payout control board 56, and a launch that are common parts that can be used regardless of the model. The control board 57 is attached to the middle frame. With this configuration, when the game board YB is replaced and other members are used as they are to change the model (model change by replacing the board), the dedicated parts mounted on the game board YB such as the main control board 54 are replaced. A common part that is a target part and is mounted on a middle frame such as the payout control board 56 is a non-replaceable part.

  Also, on the back side of the game board YB, an overall control board 70, an audio / lamp control board 71, an effect display device 33, and a display control board 72 (both shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) are arranged. ing. The overall control board 70 and the sound / lamp control board 71 are integrally formed. The overall control board 70 receives a control signal output from the main control board 54, and performs a notification control means for comprehensively controlling notification means for notifying the effect display device 33, the frame lamp unit 17, and each speaker 20, and the like. And outputs a control signal for performing such control to the sound / lamp control board 71 and the display control board 72. The sound / lamp control board 71 is a board that specially controls the light emission mode of the frame lamp unit 17 and the sound output mode of the speaker 20. The display control board 72 is a board that professionally controls the display mode of the effect display device 33.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 55 is connected to the power supply of the gaming machine installation facility and to the payout control board 56. A main control relay terminal board 58 is connected to the payout control board 56. A main control board 54 is connected to the main control relay terminal board 58. A general control board 70 is connected to the main control board 54.

  In the present embodiment, the power supplied from the power supply board 55 is mainly the payout control board 56, the main control relay terminal board 58, the main control board 54, and the overall control board 70, as indicated by the arrow V. To various control boards and devices. Further, the backup power supplied from the power supply board 55 is supplied to the payout control board 56 and the main control board 54 as indicated by a dotted line arrow of VBB. Note that the power supply board 55 in the present embodiment functions as a backup power supply means for supplying backup power for backing up various information to the main control board 54 and the payout control board 56.

  The power supply board 55 is provided with an RWM clear switch RCS that can be switched between an on setting and an off setting. An RWM clear signal is output from the power supply board 55 to the payout control board 56 in response to an operation of the RWM clear switch RCS, and is also output to the main control board 54 via the payout control board 56 and the main control relay terminal board 58. Is done. In addition to the RWM clear signal, a power-off signal, a reset signal, and the like are output from the power supply board 55 to the payout control board 56, and the main control board 54 is connected via the payout control board 56 and the main control relay terminal board 58. Is also output. In the present embodiment, a reset signal is output from the main control board 54 to the overall control board 70. In this embodiment, the power-off signal, the reset signal, and the RWM clear signal from the power supply board 55 are input to the payout control board 56 and the main control board 54 in the same way, and either It is not configured to be input only.

  In addition, bidirectional communication capable of transmitting and receiving signals to and from each other between the payout control board 56 and the main control relay terminal board 58 and between the main control board 54 and the main control relay terminal board 58 is permitted. It is connected.

  A symbol display board 86 is connected to the main control board 54. The special symbol display devices 34a and 34b, the special symbol hold display devices 35a and 35b, and the normal symbol display device 36 are connected to the symbol display board 86, and control signals output from the main control board 54 are displayed. To control the display contents of the special symbol display devices 34a and 34b, the special symbol hold display devices 35a and 35b, and the normal symbol display device 36. The symbol display board 86 is mounted at a position corresponding to each of the special symbol display devices 34a and 34b, the special symbol hold display devices 35a and 35b, and the normal symbol display device 36.

  The main control board 54 includes a magnetic sensor SE1, an induction magnetic field detection sensor SE2, a vibration detection sensor SE3, a first start port switch SW1, a second start port switch SW2, a first count switch SW3, a second count switch SW4, and a gate switch. Various switches and sensors such as SW5, specific area switch SW6, and general area switch SW7 are connected. Further, the main control board 54 is connected to various movable body operating solenoids such as a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first large prize opening solenoid SOL2, a second large prize opening solenoid SOL3, and a specific area solenoid SOL4. ing.

  A display control board 72 and a sound / lamp control board 71 are connected to the overall control board 70. An effect display device 33 is connected to the display control board 72. The sound / lamp control board 71 is connected to the frame lamp unit 17 and the speaker 20.

  Next, a discharge control board 57 is connected to the payout control board 56 in a form allowing bidirectional communication. A launch unit 83 is connected to the launch control board 57. The firing unit 83 includes a launching solenoid (not shown) and a hitting ball (not shown) connected to the launching solenoid. Then, the game ball taken into the machine from the upper plate 15 is hit toward the game board YB by the operation of the hitting ball according to the on / off control of the launch solenoid by the launch control board 57.

  The launch unit 83 is equipped with a door opening detection switch 85 that detects the opening of the front frame 16 when the front frame 16 is opened, and is connected to the launch control board 57. When the opening of the front frame 16 is detected by the door opening detection switch 85, a control signal is input to the dispensing control board 56 via the launch control board 57.

  Further, the payout control board 56 is connected with a payout unit 61 and a game ball lending device connection terminal board 59 in a form allowing bidirectional communication. Further, the card unit device 11 and the ball lending operation board 88 are connected to the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 59 in a form allowing bidirectional communication. The ball lending operation board 88 is mounted inside the upper plate 15 at a position corresponding to the ball lending operation unit 26. The card unit device 11 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 59 are connected in a form allowing bidirectional communication capable of transmitting and receiving signals. The game ball lending device connection terminal board 59 and the ball lending operation board 88 are connected in a form allowing bidirectional communication capable of transmitting and receiving signals.

  The payout control board 56 confirms that the game ball as a rental ball has been paid out to the card unit device 11 via the game ball rental device connection terminal plate 59 and that the game ball can be paid out. Signals relating to signal lending balls are supplied. On the other hand, the payout control board 56 outputs a signal related to the card unit device 11 output from the card unit device 11 via the gaming ball rental device connecting terminal plate 59.

  A ball lending operation unit 26 is mounted on the ball lending operation board 88, and a signal related to ball lending is output to the card unit device 11 via a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 59. On the other hand, the ball lending operation board 88 receives signals relating to the card unit device 11 and the prepaid card output from the card unit device 11 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 59.

  An external terminal board 53 is connected to the payout control board 56, and a hall computer HC is connected to the external terminal board 53. The payout control board 56 can output game information such as the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 53.

  A full switch 89 is connected to the payout control board 56. The full switch 89 is installed in the middle of the overflow ball passage 22 that connects the upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23. The full switch 89 indicates that the amount of game balls stored in the lower plate 23 is such that the game balls are discharged outside (that is, the game balls in the lower plate 23 are taken out by operating the lower plate ball removal button 28, etc.). It is detected whether or not the amount of storage to be urged is reached. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the storage amount of the upper plate 15 becomes full, the game ball overflows and is guided to the lower plate 23 through the ball passage 22. For this reason, when the storage amount of the lower plate 23 becomes full and the full state is not canceled, the overflow ball passage 22 and the like are filled with game balls as the game balls are paid out, and eventually reach the payout unit 61. The operation of the payout unit 61 will be hindered. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to detect the full state of the lower plate 23 with the full switch 89 and to execute control (such as full state notification) that prompts the player to discharge the game ball to the outside.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the connection mode of the external terminal board 53, the main control board 54, the payout control board 56, the launch control board 57, the payout unit 61, the overall control board 70, etc., and the control to be transmitted and received The type of signal will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, various components such as the main control relay terminal board 58 interposed between the main control board 54 and the payout control board 56 are omitted.

  The main control board 54 has a main control CPU (Central Processing Unit) 54a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, and a main control ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a control program for the main control CPU 54a. 54b, a main control RWM (Read Write Memory) 54c capable of writing and reading necessary data, and the like are provided. The main control CPU 54a determines whether or not to make a hit determination random number for determining whether or not to win a big hit or a small win, a special figure distribution random number for determining the type of special figure, and a deviation reach fluctuation. Various random numbers such as reach determination random numbers for determination are counted and generated every predetermined period.

  On the payout control board 56, a payout control CPU 56a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 56b for storing a control program of the payout control CPU 56a, and necessary data can be written and read out. A payout control RWM 56c is provided. Further, the payout control board 56 is provided with a state display device (not shown) that displays various error states detected on the payout control board 56 side. The error state (error) in the present embodiment is not limited to a state in which normal operation is not performed, and a threat related to the security of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even in a state in which normal operation is performed. It also includes states that may exist.

  On the overall control board 70, an overall control CPU 70a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 70b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 70a, and necessary data can be written and read out. An overall control RWM 70c is provided.

  The payout control board 56 inputs the power-off signal, the reset signal, and the RWM clear signal output from the power supply board 55 to the main control board 54 via the main control relay terminal board 58. The main control board 54 and the payout control board 56 perform power interruption processing and initialization processing based on these signals. In particular, in the state where the RWM clear signal from the RWM clear switch RCS is input to the main control board 54 and the payout control board 56, the backup data is cleared when the reset signal is input. On the other hand, in the state where the RWM clear signal from the RWM clear switch RCS is not input in the main control board 54 and the payout control board 56, the backup data is not cleared when the reset signal is input.

  In the present embodiment, the payout control CPU 56a of the payout control board 56 is configured to detect six types of error states. Specifically, the payout control CPU 56a generates a payout stop error, a full error, a payout unit error, a payout unit ball clogged error, a payout unit ball shortage error, and a gaming ball lending device unconnected error. To detect. The payout stop error is an error state when the payout of the game ball is stopped. The full error is an error state when the lower plate 23 is full. The payout unit error is an error state when a failure has occurred in the payout unit 61 itself, such as the payout control sensor 61h and the payout counting sensor 61i constituting the payout unit 61. The payout unit ball clogging error is an error state when the game ball paid out by the operation of the payout unit 61 is not discharged from the payout unit 61 and stays within the detection range of the payout counting sensor 61i. The payout unit ball run-out error is an error state when there is no game ball in the next payout stage and the payout control sensor 61h cannot detect the game ball. The gaming ball lending device unconnected error is an error state when the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the card unit device 11 are not connected.

  The payout control board 56 receives a full switch signal output from the full switch 89. This full switch signal is a signal indicating a detection result of whether or not the storage amount of the game ball in the lower plate 23 has reached the storage amount that prompts the player to discharge the game ball to the outside. The full switch signal is turned on when it is detected that the full switch 89 has reached the storage amount, and is turned off when it has not been detected that the storage amount has been reached.

  The payout control board 56 outputs a payout solenoid signal to the payout unit 61, and the payout unit 61 outputs a payout count sensor signal (payout detection signal) and a payout control sensor signal to the payout control board 56. The payout solenoid signal is a signal for instructing the payout solenoid 61l of the payout unit 61 to turn on and off. The payout count sensor signal is a signal indicating the detection result of the game ball by the payout count sensor 61i, and is output from the payout count sensor 61i. This payout counting sensor signal is turned on when the payout counting sensor 61i detects a game ball, and is turned off when no game ball is detected. The payout control sensor signal is a signal indicating the detection result of the game ball by the payout control sensor 61h, and is output from the payout control sensor 61h. This payout control sensor signal is turned on when the payout control sensor 61h detects a game ball, and is turned off when no game ball is detected.

  The dispensing control board 56 inputs a door opening switch signal output from the door opening detection switch 85 via the launch control board 57. This door opening switch signal is a signal indicating a detection result of whether or not the front frame 16 has been opened. The door opening switch signal is turned on when it is detected that the front frame 16 is opened, and is turned off when it is detected that the front frame 16 is not opened.

  The payout control board 56 outputs an error 1 signal, an error 2 signal, and a door opening detection signal to the main control board 54 via the main control relay terminal board 58. The error 1 signal is a signal that indicates an error state when a full error has occurred among various error states detected by the payout control CPU 56a of the payout control board 56. The error 2 signal is a signal for instructing an error state when a payout unit ball breakage error has occurred among various error states detected by the payout control CPU 56a of the payout control board 56. The error 1 signal and the error 2 signal are turned on when the full error is detected, and the error 2 signal is turned on when the payout unit ball runout error is detected. Any signal (error 1 signal and error 2 signal) is turned off when no error is detected. The door opening detection signal is a signal for instructing that the front frame 16 has been opened.

  The payout control board 56 outputs a firing stop signal to the firing control board 57. The firing stop signal is a signal instructing to forcibly stop the launch of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the payout control board 56 outputs a firing stop signal when a gaming ball lending device non-connection error has occurred.

  The main control board 54 is connected to various switches and sensors. Specifically, the main control board 54 includes a magnetic sensor SE1, an induction magnetic field detection sensor SE2, a vibration detection sensor SE3, a first start port switch SW1, a second start port switch SW2, a first count switch SW3, and a second count switch SW4. Are connected to the gate switch SW5, the specific area switch SW6, and the general area switch SW7.

  The main control board 54 inputs a magnetic detection signal output from the magnetic sensor SE1. This magnetic detection signal is a signal indicating that the magnetic sensor SE1 has detected a magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher. This magnetic detection signal is turned on when magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher is detected, and turned off when magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher is not detected.

  The main control board 54 inputs a radio wave detection signal output from the induction magnetic field detection sensor SE2. This radio wave detection signal is a signal indicating that radio waves in a specific frequency band are detected by the induction magnetic field detection sensor SE2. In the present embodiment, the specific frequency band is a frequency band that may adversely affect various switches SW1 to SW7 that detect entry or passage of game balls. This radio wave detection signal is turned on when radio waves in a specific frequency band are detected, and turned off when radio waves in a specific frequency band are not detected.

  The main control board 54 receives a vibration detection signal output from the vibration detection sensor SE3. This vibration detection signal is a signal indicating that vibration (a specific vibration) having a predetermined intensity or more has been detected by the vibration detection sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, an acceleration sensor is employed as the vibration detection sensor SE3, and the game balls entering and passing in the game area and the game balls remaining in each winning opening are displaced and the various switches SW1 to SW7 are displaced. When the acceleration exceeds a specific acceleration that may adversely affect the vibration, it is detected that there is vibration of a predetermined intensity or more. This vibration detection signal is turned on when a vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is detected, and turned off when a vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is not detected. In the present embodiment, the vibration detection sensor SE3 that detects vibration of a predetermined intensity or more corresponds to the specific detection means.

  The main control board 54 receives a prize output from the first start port switch SW1, the second start port switch SW2, the first count switch SW3, the second count switch SW4, the gate switch SW5, the specific area switch SW6, and the general area switch SW7. Input each detection signal. Each of the winning detection signals includes any one of the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, the first major winning port 40, the second major winning port 41, the operation gate 39, the specific region 43, and the general region 44. This is a signal indicating that the game ball has been won or passed. This winning detection signal is turned on when a game ball wins or passes through each winning port, and turns off when a game ball won or does not pass through each winning port.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 54a of the main control board 54 is configured to detect main error states shown in FIG. Specifically, the main control CPU 54a performs RWM clear, a magnetic error, an induced magnetic field detection error, a vibration detection error, a first big prize mouth illegal prize error, and a second big prize mouth illegal prize error. The normal electric accessory illegally winning error, the ball clogging error in the accessory, the door opening, the full error, and the prize ball error are detected. The RWM clear is a state indicating that the backup data is initialized, and is detected when the reset signal is turned on while the RWM clear signal output from the power supply board 55 is turned on. The magnetic error is an error state when magnetism of a predetermined strength or more is detected by the magnetic sensor SE1, and is detected when a magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor SE1 is turned on. The induced magnetic field detection error is an error state when a radio wave in a specific frequency band is detected by the induced magnetic field detection sensor SE2, and is detected when the magnetic detection signal from the induced magnetic field detection sensor SE2 is turned on. The vibration detection error is detected on the condition that the vibration detection sensor SE3 detects a vibration having a predetermined intensity or more and the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3 is turned on. The first big prize opening illegal prize error is an error state when a game ball is won in the first big prize opening 40 in a game that is not a big hit game after a certain time has elapsed after the big hit game ends. This is detected when a winning signal from the first count switch SW3 is turned on in a game that is not a game. The second big prize opening illegal prize error is an error state when a game ball wins the second big prize opening 41 in a game that is not a small hit game after a certain time has elapsed since the small hit game ended. Detected when a winning signal from the second count switch SW4 is turned on in a game that is not a small hit game. The normal electric accessory illegal prize error is an error when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 at a timing when the opening / closing door 38b is closed and the game ball should not win the second start winning opening 38. This state is detected when the open / close door 38b is closed and the winning signal from the second start port switch SW2 is turned on after a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing operation of the open / close door 38b. A ball clogged error is an error state in which a game ball remains in each winning opening 37 to 41, and a winning signal from any one of the switches SW1 to SW7 is continuously turned on over a specified time. Detected when Further, the ball clogging error in the accessory is a prize from either the specific area switch SW6 or the general area switch SW7 even if the predetermined time has elapsed after the winning signal from the second count switch SW4 is turned off. It is also detected when the signal is not turned on. In particular, so-called thread fishing goto and large goto can be detected. With the thread fishing goto, a game ball with one end of a thread or the like attached is fired and awarded to various prize winning holes, and remains in the prize winning holes. Then, by physically displacing or misoperating various switches with radio waves, it is illegal to detect that many game balls have been won and to pay out many game balls. In addition, the large ball goto launches a game ball having a size slightly larger than that of a game ball that is usually used, and wins various prize holes to remain in the prize holes. And by misoperating various switches with radio waves, it is illegal to detect that a lot of game balls have won and to pay out many game balls. The door opening is a state in which the front frame 16 is opened, and is detected when the door opening signal from the dispensing control board 56 is turned on. The full error is an error state when the lower plate 23 is full, and is detected when the error 1 signal from the dispensing control board 56 is turned on. The award ball error is the same error content as the above-mentioned payout unit ball run-out error, and is an error state when there is no game ball in the next payout stage and the payout control sensor 61h cannot detect the game ball. Detected when the error 2 signal from the substrate 56 is turned on.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 54 sends an information 1 signal to an information 7 signal, a door opening information signal, and a security information signal to the payout control board 56 via the main control relay terminal board 58. (Output information, error-related information) and a prize ball control signal (payout control command) are output. Each of these signals is output using a separate signal line. The information 1 signal to the information 7 signal are signals for outputting information related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the hall computer HC. For example, the information includes information indicating a gaming state such as a big hit game or a small hit game, information indicating that a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, and a symbol variation game. And information indicating that the normal symbol variation game has ended. The door opening information signal is a signal for outputting that the front frame 16 has been opened, that is, that the door opening detection switch 85 has detected the opening of the door. The security information signal is a signal that outputs that at least one of the specific error states has been detected among a plurality of types of error states. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the specific error states include RWM clear, magnetic error, induced magnetic field detection error, vibration detection error, first grand prize opening illegal prize error, and second big prize. Appropriate prize winning errors and ordinary electric goods illegal winning errors fall under this category. On the other hand, the ball clogging error, door opening, full error, and prize ball error do not correspond to a specific error state but correspond to a non-specific error state. The error state defined as the specific error state is an error state mainly related to fraud prevention, and the error state defined as the non-specific error state is not necessarily an error state related to fraud prevention. As a specific example, regarding the opening of the door, in addition to opening the front frame 16 illegally, the front frame 16 is opened, for example, by removing a game ball sandwiched between obstacle nails of the game board YB. Is not rare, in which case it is output as a door opening information signal. Unlike the door opening information signal, a specific error state is not frequently detected, and a security information signal is output separately from the door opening information signal. In addition, the opening time of the front frame 16 is more continuous than a specific error state and has a feature that it is detected for a long time, so that a security information signal can be output separately from the door opening information signal. By doing so, it is possible to prevent overlap between the door opening and the specific error state. When a game ball payout condition as a prize ball is established by entering a game ball into each of the winning openings 37, 38, 40, 41, the prize ball control signal indicates the number of prize balls according to the payout condition. This is a signal for instructing payout.

Here, a specific example of the output mode of the security information signal will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, a basic pulse is input from the payout control board 56 to the main control board 54. This basic pulse is generated by the payout control board 56, and is a signal for switching between ON setting and OFF setting at a predetermined period T (0.056 s in this embodiment). In the present embodiment, the payout control board 56 functions as a basic pulse generating unit that generates a basic pulse at a predetermined cycle T. Then, a reset signal is input to the main control board 54 with the RWM clear signal being on, and when the reset signal is turned off from on at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, RWM clear is detected, The security information output counter assigned to the control RWM 54c is changed from “0” to “1”.

  Then, after the initial setting of the main control board 54 is completed, when the basic pulse is input from the payout control board 56 to the main control board 54 at the timing indicated by T2, the security information signal is turned on and the main control board is turned on. 54 to the payout control board 56. Then, the security information output counter is changed from “1” to “0” in response to the output of the security information signal as ON. Further, this security information signal is turned on only for a time during which the prescribed period T of the basic pulse is on, and is turned off at the timing indicated by the symbol T3 at which the prescribed period T of the basic pulse is turned off.

  When the magnetic error, the vibration detection error, the first big prize opening illegal prize error, and the ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error are detected at the same timing, the security information output counter is set to “0”. To "1". When a plurality of error states are detected as described above, it is possible to specify that the error state has been detected, and the error state is counted as one detection. In addition, since the security information output counter is set to “1” and before the basic pulse is turned from off to on, each error is not detected, and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T5, a magnetic error and a vibration detection error are simultaneously performed again. If it is detected, the security information output counter is changed from “1” to “2”.

  When the basic pulse is input from the payout control board 56 to the main control board 54 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, the security information signal is turned ON and output from the main control board 54 to the payout control board 56, and the security information is output. The counter changes from “2” to “1”. Subsequently, when the basic pulse is input from the payout control board 56 to the main control board 54 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, a security information signal is output from the main control board 54 to the payout control board 56, and the security information output counter Becomes “0” from “1”. Also in this case, the security information signal is turned on only for the time during which the specified period T of the basic pulse is on, and is turned off at the timing indicated by the code T7 and the code T9 at which the specified period T of the basic pulse is turned off.

  Returning to the description, when the main control CPU 54a detects an error state, the main control CPU 54a selects an error designation command for instructing notification of the error state, and outputs the error designation command to the overall control board 70. Note that the error instruction command in the present embodiment is a command that differs for each error state.

  When the detection of the error state is completed, the main control CPU 54a selects an error release designation command for instructing the cancellation of the notification of the error state, and outputs the error release designation command to the overall control board 70. Note that the error end instruction command in the present embodiment is a command that is different for each error state.

  On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 70a of the overall control board 70 inputs an error designation command, it causes an error notification corresponding to the command to be executed. Specifically, the overall control CPU 70 a causes the display control board 72 to execute error notification by an image in the effect display device 33, instructs the voice / lamp control board 71 to execute error notification, and the error from the speaker 20. Error notification by sound is executed. When the CPU of the overall control board 70 inputs an error cancellation designation command, the error notification corresponding to the command is terminated. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, for RWM clear, magnetic error, and induced magnetic field detection error, error notification is performed using an image, sound, and lamp. In addition, an error notification is performed using sound and a lamp for a vibration detection error, a first big prize opening illegal prize error, a second big prize opening illegal prize error, a ball clogging error in an accessory, and a door opening. In addition, an error notification is performed using a lamp for an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error. Moreover, about full error, an error alert | report is performed using an image and an audio | voice. In addition, a prize ball error is notified using a lamp.

  Also, RWM clear, vibration detection error, 1st grand prize opening illegal prize error, 2nd big prize opening illegal prize error and ordinary electric accessory illegal prize winning error, and door opening are predetermined rules after the error is detected. Error notification is performed until time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. On the other hand, for magnetic errors and induced magnetic field detection errors, error notification is performed until the power is cut off, and for an accessory ball clogging error, full error and prize ball error, error notification is performed until the error is released. .

  In addition, such error notification is performed in a different notification mode for each error state so that each error state can be specified. A specific example is purple when a magnetic error is detected, green when an induced magnetic field detection error is detected, and orange when a vibration detection error is detected. When a clogging error is detected, the frame lamp unit 17 lights in blue. Also, different audio data is associated with each error state, and error notification using different audio is performed.

  The overall control ROM 70b stores priorities for each error state. Specifically, in order of priority, RWM clear, magnetic error, induced magnetic field detection error, vibration detection error, first grand prize port illegal prize error, second big prize prize illegal prize error, ordinary electric goods illegal prize Priorities are defined as errors, ball clogging errors, door opening, full errors, and prize ball errors. In particular, the priority order is defined so that the vibration detection error has a higher priority than the ball clogging error in the accessory. In this embodiment, the overall control ROM 70b functions as a priority storage unit that stores a priority for each of a plurality of types of errors.

  Then, when a plurality of types of error states are detected, the overall control CPU 70a does not cause the error notifications regarding the detected errors to overlap and execute the priority order of the plurality of errors. Control is performed so as to execute error notification related to one type of error state having the highest priority, read from the control ROM 70b. In addition, when a plurality of types of error states are detected, the overall control CPU 70a receives the error release designation command for designating the highest priority error state, and the error state designated by the error release designation command. Except for, control is performed so that error notification regarding the error state with the highest priority is executed.

  Next, when the payout control board 56 receives various signals output from the main control board 54 via the main control relay terminal board 58, the information 1 signal to the information 7 signal, the door opening information signal, and the security information signal are output. The prize ball schedule information signal (payout schedule signal) and the prize ball information signal are output to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 53. Each of these signals is output using a separate signal line. The information 1 signal to the information 7 signal, the door opening information signal, and the security information signal are not input to the payout control CPU 56a, and the payout control CPU 56a does not execute control using each signal. In this way, by connecting the signal lines of the signals not used by the payout control CPU 56 a to the payout control board 56, the signal lines of the signals are specially connected between the main control relay terminal board 58 and the external terminal board 53. The signal can be sent using a connector combined with the signal line of the prize ball control signal. Further, the configuration is such that the winning ball schedule information signal and the winning ball information signal are transmitted to the external terminal board 53 via the payout control board 56, so that the payout control CPU 56 a outputs a signal line such as an information 1 signal output to the external terminal board 53. It is also possible to send a prize ball schedule information signal and a prize ball information signal using the combined connectors. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the signal line handling form and reduce the number of parts.

  In particular, when a prize ball control signal is input to the payout control board 56, a prize ball schedule information signal or a prize ball information signal is sent to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 53 when each output condition is satisfied. Will be output. The award ball schedule information signal pays out a game ball as a predetermined number of predetermined units (10 balls in the present embodiment) regardless of whether or not a payout operation of the game ball is performed by the payout unit 61. This signal indicates that there is a plan. The award ball schedule information signal is turned on when the award ball control ball count (scheduled payout ball count) counted by the input of the award ball control signal becomes a predetermined number (prescribed number) or more. Turns off when the planned number of balls is less than a certain number. On the other hand, the prize ball information signal is a signal instructing that a game ball as a prize ball of a predetermined number of units (10 balls in the present embodiment) is paid out. The award ball information signal is turned on when the payout of game balls as a predetermined number of award balls is completed, and is turned off when the payout is not completed. Further, the award ball schedule information signal and the award ball information signal are signals indicating the number of award balls accompanying winning in various winning ports without including the award ball number accompanying the lending instruction.

  The control contents executed by the main control CPU 54a of the main control board 54, the payout control CPU 56a of the payout control board 56, etc. in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 10 show the control contents related to the control related to the error notification among the control contents executed by the various CPUs, and these processes will be mainly described.

First, the main process will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 54a, when a reset signal is input, prohibits interruption of timer interrupt processing and permits access to the CPU built-in RWM, In addition, the CPU peripheral device and watchdog timer are initialized, and various settings necessary for power-on are performed. Next, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not initialization is performed according to the setting of the RWM clear switch RCS and whether or not backup is normally performed. When the main control CPU 54a performs initialization or determines that the backup is not performed normally, the main control CPU 54a erases the backup data stored in the main control RWM 54c, and performs initialization processing based on the initial value. I do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 54a does not perform initialization and determines that the backup is normally performed, the main control CPU 54a performs processing at the time of power recovery based on the set value of the backup data.

  On the other hand, in the payout control board 56 as well, when the reset signal is input as the power is turned on, the payout control CPU 56a prohibits the interruption of the timer interrupt processing and the CPU built-in RWM. Access is permitted, and the CPU peripheral device and watchdog timer are initialized, and various settings are made when the power is turned on. Next, the payout control CPU 56a determines whether initialization is performed according to the setting of the RWM clear switch RCS and whether backup is normally performed. When the payout control CPU 56a performs initialization or determines that the backup is not normally performed, the backup data stored in the payout control RWM 56c is erased, and the initialization process is performed based on the initial value. I do. On the other hand, if the payout control CPU 56a does not perform initialization and determines that the backup is normally performed, the payout control CPU 56a performs processing at the time of power recovery based on the set value of the backup data.

The special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 37 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RWM 54c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 54a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 54a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 35a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 54a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RWM 54c, and obtains the value from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. It is set in a predetermined storage area of the RWM 54c for use. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 37 or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 but the first reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 54a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 38. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RWM 54c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 54a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 54a that has updated the second reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 35b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 54a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RWM 54c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved storage number. It is set in a predetermined storage area of the RWM 54c for use. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 54a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative (during a change game or a winning game), the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 54a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RWM 54c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second special symbol hold display device 35b is displayed so that the second reserved memory number is subtracted by “1” and the second reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) is displayed. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 54a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RWM 54c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 35a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 54a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 54a gives priority to the second big hit determination process to execute the second variable game. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RWM 54c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RWM 54c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 34a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a selects and decides one of the big hit fluctuation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined mainly depending on whether or not a variable state is given, the number of reserved memory after subtraction, etc., and the probability of determining whether or not to execute reach production May be different.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a executes the first reach variation process for executing the variable game that causes the outreach fluctuation because the reach determination is won. In the first reach variation process, the main control CPU 54a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 34a, and selects any one of the deviation reach variation pattern, decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 54a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 54a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 34a to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RWM 54c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved storage number from the main control RWM 54c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, A big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 34b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a selects and decides one of the big hit fluctuation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 54a compares the value of the hit determination random number with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. .
When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and causes the variable game to be a small hit to be executed. The second small hit hour variation process is executed. In the second small hit variation process, the main control CPU 54a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RWM 54c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 34b, and one of the small hit variation patterns is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 54a identifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit or a small hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 54a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the two values match. Make a reach determination.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 54a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the second reach variation processing, the main control CPU 54a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 34b, and selects one of the variation patterns for deviation reach variation. decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 54a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 54a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 34b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 54a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 54a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 70 (general control CPU 70a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 54a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 54a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 54 a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall control board 70 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when determining the big hit game, the main control CPU 54a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game based on the determined fluctuation pattern, and performs the overall control. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control CPU 70a of the substrate 70. The main control CPU 54a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 54a outputs a round command each time a round is started. Further, when the round game of the last round is completed, the main control CPU 54a outputs an ending command after elapse of the interval time. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 54a sets (clears) the big hit flag to “0” and ends the big hit game. When the main control CPU 54a is won, the main control CPU 54a outputs an opening signal when opening the first big winning opening 40, and outputs a closing signal when closing the first big winning opening 40.

  Further, when determining the small hit game, the main control CPU 54a outputs a command in the same manner as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command when the big hit game is determined. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 54a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0” and ends the small hit game. When the main control CPU 54a wins the small hit, the main control CPU 54a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big winning opening 41, and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big winning opening 41. .

  Further, the main control CPU 54a outputs an opening signal to the specific area solenoid SOL4 and displaces the opening / closing piece 45 to open the specific area 43 when the specified time has elapsed since the start of the small hit game. The main control CPU 54a outputs a closing signal to the specific area solenoid SOL4 when the predetermined time (opening time) has elapsed after the specific area 43 is opened, thereby displacing the opening / closing piece 45, and the specific area 43 To close.

  In addition, during the small hit game, when the main control CPU 54a determines that the game ball has passed the specific area 43 based on the winning signal from the specific area switch SW6, the main control CPU 54a sets the big hit flag to “1”. After the winning game is over, the jackpot game is played in the same manner as the jackpot game associated with winning the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot of the second variable game that is given when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 is a special feature that is extracted when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38. It is determined based on the figure distribution random number. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 54a determines that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43 based on the winning signal from the specific area switch SW6, the main control CPU 54a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game. Instead, the game state is maintained and the next variable game is played.

  Further, the main control CPU 54a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 54a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the win game.

  In addition, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of winning jackpot after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that it is given, and “0” is set in the operation flag when the variable state is not given. In the present embodiment, whether or not the variable state is given is determined based on the winning type corresponding to the determined special figure and the gaming state at the time of winning. Then, the main control CPU 54 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 70. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 54a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 39, the number of common figure reserved memory stored in the main control RWM 54c is less than the upper limit number “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 54a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 54a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RWM 54c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RWM 54c associated with the number of reserved maps. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 54a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 54a first sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory to “1” when the read-out general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the general-purpose figure is not being displayed in a variable display or in a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted to obtain the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RWM 54c in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 54b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding common symbol is determined as the final symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the normal symbol display device 36. Then, the main control CPU 54a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display content of the normal symbol display device 36 so as to start the normal variable display.

  When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 54a executes control related to the normal hit game after the normal game is over. Further, the main control CPU 54a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the open / close door 38b in an opening manner that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 54a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not a variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 54a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state in the variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

  Next, error detection processing executed by the main control CPU 54a will be described below with reference to FIG. This error detection process is a process executed when detection related to an error is performed, and the main control CPU 54a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 54a determines whether an error state has been detected based on the input of various signals (step S101). As a specific example, when the reset signal is turned on when the RWM clear signal from the power supply board 55 inputted through the main control relay terminal board 58 is turned on, the main control CPU 54a It is determined that RWM clear has been detected. The main control CPU 54a determines that a magnetic error has been detected when the magnetic sensor SE1 detects a magnetism of a predetermined strength or more and the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor SE1 is turned on.

  Further, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not a big hit game is being played, and if it is determined that a normal game that is not a big hit game is being played, a game ball wins the first big winning opening 40, When the winning signal from the first count switch SW3 is turned on, it is determined that a first big winning opening illegal winning error has been detected. Further, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not a small hit game is being played, and if it is determined that a normal game that is not a small hit game is being played, a game ball wins a prize at the second big winning opening 41. Then, when the winning signal from the second count switch SW4 is turned on, it is determined that the second big prize opening illegal winning error is detected. Further, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not a certain period of time has elapsed from the closing operation of the opening / closing door 38b when the opening / closing door 38b is closed. When the winning signal is turned on, it is determined that an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error has been detected. The main control CPU 54a determines that the door opening is detected when the door opening signal from the payout control board 56 input via the main control relay terminal board 58 is turned on.

  Further, the main control CPU 54a determines that an in-function ball clogging error has been detected when a winning signal from any one of the switches SW1 to SW7 is continuously turned on over a specified time. In addition, the main control CPU 54a, among the specific area switch SW6 and the general area switch SW7, even if a predetermined time elapses after the winning signal from the second count switch SW4 in the second large winning opening 41 is turned on. Even when the winning signal from any of the signals does not turn on, it is determined that an in-function ball clogging error has been detected. In this way, the main control CPU 54a that determines whether or not a game ball that has won a prize remains in at least one of the winning openings 37 to 41 based on the detection signals (detection results) from the switches SW1 to SW7. This corresponds to first determination means.

  In particular, the main control CPU 54a detects whether or not it is a vibration detection error by executing the vibration detection error control process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected depending on whether or not the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3 is on (step S111). ).

  If the main control CPU 54a determines that a vibration of a predetermined intensity or more has been detected, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not an in-function ball clogging error is occurring (step S112). When the main control CPU 54a determines that an in-object ball clogging error is occurring, the main control CPU 54a performs a vibration detection error setting process for setting data indicating that a vibration detection error has occurred in the main control RWM 54c. This is executed (step S113), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 54a determines that vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is not detected, or that the in-function ball clogging error is not occurring, vibration detection is not performed without executing step S113. This process ends without setting data indicating that an error has occurred in the main control RWM 54c. In other words, in this embodiment, even when a vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected, if the ball is not in an accessory ball clogging error, the vibration detection error is not detected and the ball in an accessory ball clogging error is in progress. Only then will a vibration detection error be detected. As described above, the main control CPU 54a that determines whether or not (specific) vibration of a predetermined intensity or higher is detected based on the vibration detection signal (detection result) from the vibration detection sensor SE3 corresponds to the second determination means. .

  Returning here, if the determination result in step S101 of FIG. 8 is negative (no error state is detected), the main control CPU 54a ends the error detection processing without executing steps S102 to S105. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (error state has been detected), the main control CPU 54a stores error information that can identify the type of detected error in the main control RWM 54c, and the process proceeds to step S102. Transition. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 54a stores the error information in the main control RWM 54c so as not to overlap.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 54a determines whether or not a specific error state is detected based on the error information stored in the main control RWM 54c. In the present embodiment, the specific error states include RWM clear, magnetic error, induction magnetic field detection error, vibration detection error, first big prize mouth illegal prize error, and second big prize mouth illegal prize error. And an ordinary electric accessory illegally winning error, and the main non-specific errors include a ball clogging error in an accessory, a door opening, a full error, and a prize ball error. If the determination result of step S102 is negative (no error in a specific state is detected), the main control CPU 54a proceeds to step S105 without executing steps S103 and S104. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S102 is affirmative (a specific error state is detected), the main control CPU 54a proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the main control CPU 54a executes a security information output count process for counting the security information output count (determination count) indicating that the error state is detected from the undetected state. In particular, even when a plurality of errors are detected with the same specified period, the main control CPU 54a counts the number of security information outputs as one in common. Then, the main control CPU 54a executes a security information output count storage process for storing the counted security information output count in the security information output counter assigned to the main control RWM 54c (step S104), and proceeds to step S105. .

  In step S105, the main control CPU 54a executes an error designation command setting process for reporting an error in the gaming machine, and ends the error detection process. Note that the error designation command in the present embodiment is a command that can specify the type of error state shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the error detection process, the main control CPU 54a outputs an error designation command to the overall control board 70 (overall control CPU 70a) at a predetermined timing. As a result, the overall control CPU 70a outputs a signal corresponding to the type of error state designated by the error designation command to the frame lamp unit 17, the speaker 20, and the effect display device 33, thereby changing the type of error state. Control for causing the frame lamp unit 17, the speaker 20, and the effect display device 33 to perform error notification of the corresponding notification mode is performed.

  In particular, when a plurality of types of error states are detected based on the error designation command, the overall control CPU 70a determines the priority of the plurality of types of errors, and relates to an error that has been determined not to have a high priority. Without performing notification, control is performed so that notification regarding an error determined to have the highest priority is performed with priority.

  Further, when the detection of the error state is released, the main control CPU 54a outputs an error release designation command to the overall control board 70 (overall control CPU 70a) at a predetermined timing. As a result, the overall control CPU 70a does not output a signal related to the error state to the frame lamp unit 17, the speaker 20, and the effect display device 33, but notifies the error in the frame lamp unit 17, the speaker 20, and the effect display device 33. The control to end the execution of is performed.

  In particular, when a plurality of types of error states are detected, the overall control CPU 70a detects one or more types of error states that are still detected when the detection of the highest priority error state is canceled. Determine priority. Then, the overall control CPU 70a performs control to give priority to the notification regarding the error determined to have the highest priority without performing the notification regarding the error determined not to have the highest priority. . In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 70a that executes such processing corresponds to priority order determination means and notification control means.

  Next, security information signal output processing executed by the main control CPU 54a will be described below with reference to FIG. This security information signal output processing is processing for performing control related to security information output to the payout control board 56. The main control CPU 54a executes this processing every time the basic pulse supplied from the payout control board 56 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the period for switching off and on of the basic pulse is defined as 0.056 s.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 54a reads a value from the security information output counter stored in the main control RWM 54c, and determines whether or not the security information output count is “1” or more (step S131). ). If the determination result of step S131 is negative (the security information output count is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 54a ends the security information signal output process without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S131 is affirmative (the number of security information output times is “1” or more), the main control CPU 54a proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control CPU 54a turns on and outputs a security information signal to the payout control board 56 from when the basic pulse is turned off to when it is turned off. The security information signal is not input to the payout control CPU 56a, and the payout control CPU 56a does not execute control using the security information signal. The security information signal is output from the payout control board 56 to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 53.

  Then, the main control CPU 54a reads the value of the security information output counter stored in the main control RWM 54c, and executes security information output count subtraction processing for subtracting “1” from the security information output count (step S133). The information signal output process is terminated. That is, in this process, the main control CPU 54a performs an update by subtracting the security information output count by the security information signal output count.

  By controlling in this way, when the error state is detected, the main control CPU 54a counts the security information output count in which the error status is detected, and the security information output count is “1” or more. When it is determined that the detected state is stored, a security information signal is output to the hall computer HC. In particular, the main control CPU 54a performs the main control in response to the input of a reset signal indicating initialization of the stored contents such as the expected number of winning balls and the number of unpaid balls, and an RWM clear signal (initialization command). A security information signal is output to the hall computer HC via the relay terminal board 58, the payout control board 56, and the external terminal board 53. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 54a corresponds to a determination number counting unit, a determination number storage unit, a determination number determination unit, an output unit, and a determination number update unit.

With reference to FIG. 11, an example of the relationship between the notification of the vibration detection error and the notification of the in-workpiece ball clogging error will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the winning signal from any one of the switches SW1 to SW7 is not continuously turned on beyond the specified time, an in-function ball clogging error is detected. In addition, an error notification (first notification) indicating a ball clogging error in an accessory is not performed. Further, when the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3 is not input, the vibration detection error is not detected, and the error notification (second notification) indicating the vibration detection error is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the winning signal from any one of the switches SW1 to SW7 is continuously turned on beyond the specified time from the timing of the code T11 to the timing of the code T12. A ball clogging error is detected and a first notification is made. This first notification is performed from the timing of the code T11 at which the in-workpiece ball clogging error is detected to the timing of the code T12 at which the in-workpiece ball clogging error is eliminated. In this case, the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3 is not input. As described above, when the first notification is performed and the vibration detection error is not detected, the first notification is continuously performed until the in-workpiece ball clogging error is not detected.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (c), even if the vibration detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3 is input from the timing T13 to the timing T14, the winning signals of the switches SW1 to SW7 exceed the specified time. Since it is not continuously turned on, the vibration detection error is not detected, and the second notification is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, in the case where an in-function ball clogging error is detected from the timing of the code T11 to the timing of the code T12, the vibration detection sensor SE3 outputs the timing from the timing of the code T15 to the timing of the code T16. When a vibration detection signal is input, a vibration detection error is detected.

  In this case, from the timing of the code T11 to the timing of the code T15, the in-workpiece ball clogging error is detected, and the vibration detection error is not detected, so the first notification is performed. And if a vibration detection error is detected at the timing of code | symbol T15, 1st alerting | reporting will be complete | finished at the timing of code | symbol T15, and 2nd alerting | reporting will be performed. In this way, when the first notification is performed, the second notification is performed when a vibration detection error is detected before the in-workpiece ball clogging error is not detected. When the second notification is performed, a specified time TL (for example, 30 seconds) after the vibration detection error is detected regardless of whether the vibration detection error or the in-workpiece ball clogging error is detected. ) Continues until the second notification is made. In this case, the vibration detection error is no longer detected at the timing of the code T16, but since the specified time TL has not elapsed, the second notification is performed until the timing of the code T17 at which the specified time TL has elapsed. If a vibration detection error is detected even after the specified time TL has elapsed, the second notification is performed until the specified time TL has elapsed from the detection timing.

  Subsequently, although the vibration detection error is not detected at the timing of the symbol T17, the first notification is performed until the timing of the symbol T12 at which the in-work ball clogging error is eliminated because the in-work ball clogging error is detected. Is called. In addition, when the ball clogging error in an accessory is not detected at the timing of the symbol T17, both the first notification and the second notification are not performed.

  As described above, when the first notification is performed on the condition that the sphere clogging error in the accessory is detected, the sphere clogging error in the accessory is detected and the vibration detection error is detected. Second notification of different notification contents is performed. In particular, the first notification and the second notification are not performed overlappingly, and either one is performed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Based on the signal from the vibration detection sensor SE3, it is determined whether or not vibration of a predetermined intensity or more has been detected. When a game ball remains in at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41 including the second large winning port 41 in the gaming area H1, the game is surely performed. It is determined whether or not vibration is detected, and second notification regarding the vibration detection error is performed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (2) In addition, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts may be performed by vibrations of a predetermined strength or more by utilizing the fact that game balls remain in at least one of the winning openings 37 to 41. It determines whether the vibration more than the intensity | strength of this was detected, and performs 2nd alerting | reporting. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (3) In addition, conventionally, for example, the first detected error is notified, or a plurality of errors are overlapped to be notified, but are specified by a game hall employee or administrator. It is hard to do. In particular, in recent years, there has been an increase in fraudulent acts in which a ball clogging error or vibration detection error is detected in duplicate, and it is desired that effective detection of fraudulent detection results be provided. . Therefore, in the case where the detection of the vibration detection error and the detection of the in-workpiece ball clogging error are detected in duplicate, the second notification regarding the vibration detection error is performed. For this reason, by performing the second notification, it is possible to notify a fraudulent act caused by vibrations of a predetermined strength or higher, and to easily identify a relatively serious fraudulent act. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (4) The first notification is performed until the game ball won in at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41 does not remain, and when the first notification is performed, When a vibration greater than the intensity is detected, the first notification is terminated and the second notification is performed. Since the cheating by leaving the game ball that has entered the at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41 tends to continue for a certain long time, the cheating can be easily identified. Moreover, even if it is a case where 1st alerting | reporting is performed, 2nd alerting | reporting can be performed and it can be made easy to identify relatively serious fraud. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (5) In addition, fraudulent acts may be performed in the order of the first step of leaving the game ball that has entered the at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41, and the second step of applying a vibration of a predetermined strength or higher. In this case, in this case, the first notification is performed in the first step, the second notification is performed in the second step, and it is possible to easily identify the fraud by performing the notification step by step. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (6) Since fraudulent acts due to vibration tend to be performed in a short period of time, the second notification is not terminated by eliminating the vibration detection error, and triggered by the passage of a predetermined time TL. Since 2nd alerting | reporting is complete | finished, it can make it easy to identify the fraudulent act. Further, if the second notification is performed, the second notification can be performed until a predetermined time TL elapses, regardless of whether or not the game ball remains. It is possible to easily identify a serious fraud. Therefore, it is possible to effectively notify the detection result related to the fraudulent act due to vibration.

  (7) When a ball clogging error is detected, or when a vibration detection error is detected, the detected security information output count is counted, and the security information signal is sent to the hall computer for the security information output count every predetermined period. Output to HC. Although the error notification is executed by various notification devices so that it can be specified by an attendant of the game hall, etc., since the notification is performed by the gaming machine itself, it is easy to perform management such as analysis after detection of the error It wasn't something. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, useful game information can be output so that output information can be easily managed in accordance with a ball clogging error and a vibration detection error.

  (8) Even if a ball clogging error and vibration detection error are detected a plurality of times within a specified period, the security information output count is counted and stored. As a result, output information corresponding to the number of security information outputs can be output, a useful security information signal (game information) that can specify the number of security information outputs can be output to the hall computer HC, and the designer The output period of the security information signal can be controlled at a desired specified period. For example, there are cases where fraud in which various switches and sensors are malfunctioned many times in a time shorter than the interval at which the security information signal is output. In this case, it is preferable to apply the present invention.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, an acceleration sensor is used as the vibration detection sensor SE3 to detect the acceleration of the game board YB. You may comprise so that the acceleration of a frame may be detected. Further, for example, when vibration is detected, it may be determined whether or not it is in a vibration error state based on the time and number of times that vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected. Moreover, you may use the vibration detection sensor which detects the amplitude and speed of a vibration.

  -In the said embodiment, although the error notification was performed in the aspect different from a lamp effect using the frame lamp part 17 which can perform the lamp effect regarding an effect, it is not restricted to this, For example, the lamp regarding an effect, and an error You may comprise the lamp | ramp which performs alerting | reporting separately.

  In the above embodiment, “1” is subtracted from the security information output count for each output of the security information signal to the hall computer HC. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For each output, the security information output count may be subtracted a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, one system security information signal is output to the hall computer HC. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two or more systems security information signals may be output. In this case, security information of a plurality of systems may be output to the hall computer HC using a plurality of signal lines, or may be output to the hall computer HC using a single signal line. As a specific example, when two types of security information are output using a single signal line, for example, the time during which the security information is turned on, the security information signal indicating the first error state, and the second error state Thus, the hall computer HC can specify whether it is the first error state or the second error state.

  -In the above embodiment, the priority order is defined for a plurality of types of error states, and the error notification related to the one type of error state with the highest priority among the detected error states is preferentially performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, error notification regarding two or more (plural types) of error states having higher priority among detected error states may be performed. Further, for example, if two types of error states are a first error state and a second error state, the classification of the first error state and the second error state is not limited to the priority order, and the type of error state is not limited. . For example, a specific error state such as a vibration detection error may be set as the first error state, and the other error state may be set as the second error state, and the security information 1 signal and the security information 2 signal may be output. Further, for example, the notification mode may be different depending on the relative priority among the detected error states. Specifically, when a plurality of types of error conditions are detected, the error notification having the highest priority among the plurality of types of error conditions is notified as it is. The error notification may be performed in a manner that is more difficult to recognize. Further, for example, the priority order may not be defined, and a configuration in which error notification is not performed may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined that there are various errors when a game ball wins in a predetermined period in the second start winning opening 38 or each of the large winning openings 40 and 41, but this is not restrictive. For example, even if it is not a predetermined period, various errors occur when the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 or each of the large winning openings 40 and 41 exceeds a predetermined number. May be determined. These may be determined as to whether or not they are various errors depending on the gaming state and the type of jackpot at the time of detection. As a specific example, during the period in which the opening control of the second start winning opening 38 is performed, the number that is not won if fraud is not performed is defined as the prescribed number, and when the prescribed number is exceeded, It is determined that it is an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error. In this case, different prescribed numbers may be defined for a gaming state (for example, a normal state) in which the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a short time and a gaming state (for a short time state) that is opened for a long time. In addition, for example, for each of the big winning openings 40, 41, a winning game (game per short-time opening) that hardly wins each big winning opening 40, 41 and a winning game (long game) in which more game balls win a prize. A different prescribed number may be prescribed for each game.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, it may be provided with the notification abnormality detection means which detects abnormality of a notification means, it determines with it being a notification error state based on the signal from a notification abnormality detection means, and you may output as a security information signal. Further, the security information signal may be output to the hall computer HC or a display device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Conventionally, when an error state is detected, the error notification is provided by the notification means provided in the pachinko machine, but an abnormality has occurred in the notification means, such as disconnecting the signal line to the notification means. After doing so, there was a risk of another fraud. For example, the signal line from the overall control board 70 to the frame lamp unit 17 and the speaker 20 and the signal line from the display control board 72 to the effect display device 33 are disconnected, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not perform error notification. , Sometimes doing another fraud. A notification abnormality detection unit (disconnection detection unit) that detects this disconnection may be provided, and the CPU in various control boards may be determined to be in a notification error state. In this case, as a specific example of the notification abnormality detection unit, the CPU on various control boards may detect that a signal output from the notification unit at a predetermined period is not input.

  In the above embodiment, when an error state is detected, the security information output count (security information 1 output count, security information 2 output count) indicating that the error status has been detected is counted and stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured not to count or store.

  In the above embodiment, the game information is configured to be turned on while the basic pulse is on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the basic pulse is turned on from off. Regardless of whether or not the basic pulse is turned off from on, various game information may be turned on for a predetermined time. Moreover, you may vary the time to turn on according to the kind of information signal. Further, for example, the time for turning on may vary depending on the type of error state.

  In the above embodiment, the payout control board 56 generates the basic pulse at a predetermined specified period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control board 54 may generate the basic pulse. The substrate may generate a basic pulse. Further, as long as synchronization can be achieved, the basic pulse may be generated on a plurality of substrates instead of a single substrate.

  In the above embodiment, various signals are output to the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 53 when the basic pulse is switched from OFF to ON. It may be triggered by being turned off from on. Further, for example, various signals may be output to the hall computer HC regardless of the basic pulse.

-In the said embodiment, you may provide this invention to the pachinko game machine which does not connect the card unit apparatus 11. FIG.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although two big prize openings 40 and 41 were provided, you may provide not only this but one or three or more big prize openings.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first notification indicating the ball clogging error in the accessory and the second notification indicating the vibration detection error are executed so as not to overlap. .

  In the above-described embodiment, a notification regarding the vibration detection error and the ball clogging error in the accessory is issued to the notification unit disposed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the notification unit disposed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Although it was made to perform, it is not restricted to this, For example, any one alerting | reporting means may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the first notification indicating the ball clogging error in the accessory and the second notification indicating the vibration detection error are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the 1st alerting | reporting regarding an in-object ball clogging error and the 2nd alerting | reporting regarding a vibration detection error may be performed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when the ball clogging error in an accessory is not detected, the 2nd information was not performed, but it is not restricted to this. For example, even when a ball clogging error in an accessory is not detected, when a game ball enters or passes through at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41, the game is performed reliably. In addition, the second notification may be performed on condition that a vibration having a predetermined intensity or more is detected. As a specific example, on condition that a vibration of a predetermined strength or more is detected within a predetermined time after a game ball enters or passes through at least one of the winning ports 37 to 41. Second notification is performed. On the other hand, when a predetermined time is exceeded, control may be performed so that the second notification is not performed regardless of whether or not vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected. In other words, by detecting whether or not a pachinko game is being performed, it is a condition that a vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected within a predetermined time after it is detected that the pachinko game machine is being performed. As such, the second notification may be performed. For example, it is possible to detect whether or not a pachinko game is being performed by providing a switch at an out port from which a game ball is discharged from the game area and detecting the game ball discharged from the out port. In addition, for example, a launching switch that detects a game ball that is launched from the guide path 30a of the game ball to the game area H1 is provided to detect whether or not a pachinko game is being performed by detecting the launch of the game ball. Is possible. Further, for example, a sensor for detecting operation of the firing handle 24 or a human sensor may be provided.

  -In the above embodiment, on the condition that a ball clogging error in an accessory has been detected, it is determined that a vibration of a predetermined intensity or more is detected as a vibration detection error. When a radio wave or a specific magnetic force is detected, it may be determined that a magnetic error or an induced magnetic field detection error has occurred. Of course, a combination of these may be used. That is, it is only necessary to include specific detection means for detecting at least one of specific radio waves, magnetism, and vibration.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit game is given in the first variable game, and the big hit game and the small hit game are given in the second variable game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first variable game, The structure where a small hit game is given may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is adopted for each of the first start winning opening 37, the second starting winning opening 38, the operation gate 39, the first large winning opening 40, and the second large winning opening 41. For example, it may be a general winning opening, a combination of these, or at least one of them. Of course, any configuration may be used as long as the game ball enters or passes through an area within the game area. For example, a sensor for detecting whether the game ball being fired is left-handed or right-handed, You may employ | adopt this invention with respect to the sensor which detects having emitted.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit of the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, and the ordinary reserved memory number is set to “4”, but not limited to this, “1” to “3” or “5” It is good also as above.
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a so-called one-type two-type mixing machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be adopted for each pachinko machine. In the first type of pachinko gaming machine, the same game play as the first variation game in the above embodiment is performed in the second variation game. Further, in the third type of pachinko gaming machine, the right of the big hit game is granted when the big win is won, and then the big hit game is started by passing through a special area.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a variation game may be performed according to a winning order. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously.

-In the said embodiment, you may control not to win a small hit.
In the above embodiment, two types of variation games such as the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed. However, not limited to this, for example, one type or three or more types of variation games can be executed. Also good.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the notification control unit causes the notification unit to perform the second notification, the notification control unit performs the second operation until a predetermined time elapses regardless of a determination result of the second determination unit. 2 intends line control to continue execution of the notification.

(B) The first notification and the second notification are different notification contents, and the notification control means does not overlap the first notification and the second notification with respect to the notification means. It intends line control to perform one.

(C) The determination result of the first determination unit and the determination result of the second determination unit so that the determination result of the second determination unit has a higher priority than the determination result of the first determination unit. Priority order storage means for storing the priority order, and priority order determination means for determining the priority order of the determination result when both the determination result of the first determination means and the determination result of the second determination means are affirmative And provided .

(D) The ball entry device is a device to which a big hit game advantageous to a player is given when a game ball enters the ball, any one of claims 1 to 6, and (a) to (c) The gaming machine according to one item.
(E) the notification control means that a game ball has entered or passed through the entrance device based on the detection result of the entrance detection means, and that the determination result of the second determination means is affirmative; Subject to, intends row control to perform the second notification about the determination result of the second judging means with respect to said notification means.

  H1 ... Game area, HC ... Hall computer, SE1 ... Magnetic sensor, SE2 ... Inductive magnetic field detection sensor, SE3 ... Vibration detection sensor, SW1 ... First start port switch, SW2 ... Second start port switch, SW3 ... First count switch SW4: Second count switch, SW5: Gate switch, SW6: Specific area switch, SW7: General area switch, T: Specified period, TL: Specified time, YB: Game board, 10: Pachinko machine, 17: For frame Lamp unit, 20 ... Speaker, 33 ... Production display device, 37 ... First start prize opening, 38 ... Second start prize opening, 38b ... Opening / closing door, 39 ... Operation gate, 40 ... First big prize opening, 40a ... First 1st grand prize opening door, 41 ... 2nd big prize opening, 41a ... 2nd big prize winning port blade, 43 ... specific area, 45 ... opening / closing piece, 53 ... external terminal board, 54 ... main control board, 54 ... The main control CPU, 70 ... overall control board, 70a ... overall control CPU, 70b ... overall control ROM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll, and a pitching device that allows a gaming ball to enter or pass in the gaming area of the gaming board,
First determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered or passed through the ball entry device remains ;
And specific detection means for detecting at least one of a specific radio wave, and magnetic,
A second judging means for determining whether at least one is detected for a specific radio wave, and magnetic based on a detection result of the specific detecting means,
Notification means;
On condition that that the game balls are left by the first determination unit determines, performs control to perform a first notification about the determination result of said first determination means to said notifying means, wherein The notification is made on condition that the first determining means determines that the game ball remains and the second determining means determines that at least one of a specific radio wave and magnetism is detected. and a notification control means for controlling to perform a second notification about the determination result of the second judging means with respect to unit,
The first notification and the second notification are different notification modes,
The notification control means is a gaming machine that performs control to cause the notification means to perform the first notification and the second notification without overlapping .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notification and the second notification have different notification end conditions.   The information notified by the second notification is information that is also output to an external device outside the gaming machine,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information notified by the first notification is information that is not output to the external device.   The entrance device includes an entrance device in which a prize ball payout condition is established by entering or passing a game ball,
  A payout control means for controlling payout of the prize ball;
  Any one of claims 1 to 3 that can generate information that is output to an external device outside the gaming machine and that indicates that a predetermined number of prize balls are to be paid out. A gaming machine according to claim 1. In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll, and a pitching device that allows a gaming ball to enter or pass in the gaming area of the gaming board,
Entry detection means for detecting that a game sphere entered or passed through the entry device;
First determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered or passed through the ball entry device remains;
And specific detection means for detecting at least one of a specific radio wave, and magnetic,
A second judging means for determining whether at least one is detected for a specific radio wave, and magnetic based on a detection result of the specific detecting means,
Notification means;
On condition that that the game balls are left by the first determination unit determines, performs control to perform a first notification about the determination result of said first determination means to said notifying means, wherein The notification is made on condition that the first determining means determines that the game ball remains and the second determining means determines that at least one of a specific radio wave and magnetism is detected. Notification control means for performing control to cause the means to perform second notification regarding the determination result of the second determination means;
When the determination result of the first determination unit is affirmative, or when the determination result of the second determination unit is affirmative, a determination number counting unit that counts the number of determinations that is affirmative;
A determination number storage means for storing the determination number counted by the determination number counting means;
A determination number determination unit that determines whether or not a determination number is stored in the determination number storage unit for each predetermined period;
When the determination number determination means determines that the determination number is stored in the determination number storage means, an output relating to at least one of the determination result of the first determination means and the determination result of the second determination means Output means for outputting information to the notification means;
Wherein the number of determinations stored in determination count storage means, and a determination count update means for subtracting a number of output times of the output information by the output means,
The first notification and the second notification are different notification modes,
The notification control means is a gaming machine that performs control to cause the notification means to perform the first notification and the second notification without overlapping .