JP6102909B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a sound output device such as a speaker for outputting sound. From this sound output device, sound related to the effect of the game and sound for notifying the outside of abnormality or fraud are output.

  In such a pachinko machine, there is known a gaming machine that outputs a sound such as an alarm sound and notifies the abnormality when an abnormality is detected.

JP 2011-167406 A

  In this case, in the speaker or the like, the cone portion where the sound is output can be easily damaged, so that the sound such as the alarm sound is not output even if the connection portion is broken and the internal connection cable is cut off. There was a risk of fraud such as

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing fraud.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 outputs a sound to a sound output unit capable of outputting sound, a cover body covering the back side of the sound output unit, and the sound output unit. Signal output means for outputting a first signal for performing a connection, and a connection line for electrically connecting the signal output means and the sound output section is connected to the cover from the sound output section through the cover body. A light receiving means disposed outside the body and disposed within the cover body and capable of outputting a second signal based on receiving light; and the second signal output from the light receiving means. And an output means for outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality when the determination result by the determination means is a specific determination result, and the cover body is connected to a back surface of the audio output unit. Consists of a shape with a predetermined space in between A passage connected to the opening for outputting the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit toward the front side of the sound output unit is formed, and the first projecting piece is formed in the passage. And the second protruding piece are provided so as to protrude from the wall portions constituting the passage .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein a front cover body is disposed on a front side of the sound output unit.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the sound output unit capable of outputting sound, the cover body covering the back side of the sound output unit, and the first for outputting sound to the sound output unit. A signal output means for outputting a signal, and a connection line for electrically connecting the signal output means and the sound output section is connected to the outside of the cover body from the sound output section through the cover body. A light receiving means disposed on the inside of the cover body and capable of outputting a second signal based on receiving light; and a determination means for determining the second signal output from the light receiving means. And an output means for outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality when the determination result by the determination means is a specific determination result, and the cover body has a predetermined space between the back surface of the audio output section. The audio output unit A passage connected to the opening for outputting the sound output from the back side toward the front side of the sound output portion is formed, and the passage includes a first protruding piece, a second protruding piece, Are provided so as to protrude from the wall portions constituting the passage . Thereby, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the first aspect, the following effect can be obtained. That is, a front cover body is disposed on the front side of the audio output unit. Thereby, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine in the state where an inner frame, a front frame, and a lower plate unit were opened. (A) is a front perspective view of a sound output device, (b) is a front view of a sound output device. It is sectional drawing at the time of cut | disconnecting a sound output device by the VV line in FIG.5 (b). It is sectional drawing at the time of cut | disconnecting a sound output device by the VI-VI line in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in the main controller, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in the main controller. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first random number counter C1 and the jackpot determination value, and (b) is the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second per-random number counter C4 and the hit in the normal symbol. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the fluctuation pattern selection table, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of fluctuation classification counter CS1 and fluctuation classification at the time of big hit. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type at the time of departure (normal), and (d) is the variation type counter CS1 at the time of departure (probability variation). It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of a fluctuation | variation classification. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the music data table stored in ROM of an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the through gate passage process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed by MPU in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the speaker check process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM of the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in the main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the vibration measurement process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the speaker check process 2 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1). The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 8) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or changing the effect of Super Reach. Operated.

  The stage is an effect mode in which the various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified, and in the pachinko machine 10, there are 3 types of “city stage”, “empty stage”, and “island stage”. There are two stages. And, various effects such as variation effects and reach effects that are performed along with the entry to the first entrance 64 (start prize), which will be described later, are designed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during a period when the fluctuating effect is not performed or during high-speed fluctuation, and every time the frame button 22 is operated, the “city stage” → “empty stage” "→" Island Stage "→" City Stage "→ ... Further, immediately after the power is turned on, the “city street stage” is set as the initial stage.

  On the other hand, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is configured to display a selection screen for a super reach effect mode during normal reach when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed to the super reach. When the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the contents of the effect at the time of super reach are changed.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it flashes to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 (see FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

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

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51 by a change in electric resistance (Not shown). When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. Thus, the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

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

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 8) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entrance 64, a special symbol (first design) is drawn, and when the ball passes the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first 2 designs) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, Is also determined. When a special symbol wins, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special game state, and the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won). ) Is released, and the opening is repeated 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. There are two types of special symbol jackpot types: “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. After the special gaming state is over, the added value after the jackpot is over, according to these jackpot types Value (game value) is given to the player.

  In addition, when the special symbol (the first symbol) is drawn, after the special symbol variable display is started on the first symbol display device 37 and a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball is held is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display. It is shown by the device 37 and also in the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed in the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started. Note that a special winning opening 65a that is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the special gaming state is provided immediately below the first entrance 64. Therefore, during the special gaming state, the player hits a ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that many balls enter the first winning opening 64. Therefore, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 is maximum (four times).

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, whether or not the normal symbol is hit is determined. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. It becomes a state. That is, when a normal symbol is hit, it becomes easy for a ball to enter the first entrance 64, and as a result, a special symbol is easily drawn.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When the ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the fluctuation display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is the first symbol display device 37. And is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is finished in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started.

  As described above, there are two types of special jackpot types, “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. In both cases of “big hit A” and “big hit B”, a special gaming state (16R big hit) with 16 rounds is set. After that, in “Big Jack A”, as a value added after the big jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is given a high probability state (special symbol probable state) of the special symbol from the end of the big jackpot until the next big jackpot is generated. The On the other hand, in “Big Jack B”, as a value added after the big hit, the normal symbol hit probability is increased from the end of the big hit until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is set short. When done, a short state is granted.

  Here, the “high probability state of a special symbol” means a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called special symbol high probability state (during special symbol change), in other words, a special gaming state (16R). It is the state of the game that is easy to shift to big hit. On the other hand, a case that is not a “high probability state of a special symbol” is called a “low probability state of a special symbol”, which has a lower probability of jackpot than the probability variation state of a special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of a special symbol is normal. Indicates the state (normal state of special symbol). The “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time short-time state) means that the normal symbol hit probability is increased, the fluctuation time is shortened, and the opening time of the electric accessory attached to the first winning port 64 is reduced. This is a game state in which a ball is easy to enter the first entrance 64, which is long and the number of times of opening is large. On the other hand, when it is not “normal symbol short-time state”, it is called “normal symbol normal state”, which indicates that the normal symbol hit probability is normal, that is, the hit probability is lower than during short-time. .

  Hereinafter, the period during which the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of the special symbol after the end of the special symbol jackpot, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot occurs, is the probability variation period of the special symbol. Call it. Also, after the special symbol jackpot ends, the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends a predetermined number of times (100 times), Usually referred to as a short time period of a symbol. In order to make the explanation easy to understand, a short time period of a normal symbol is shown by using the number of times of drawing a special symbol. For example, if the predetermined number is 100 times, it is described that the short time period of the normal symbol is 100 times.

  The number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the jackpot type. Also, for example, instead of changing the period when the “normal symbol time-short state” is changed according to the type of jackpot, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count of opening an electrically-driven accessory in the hit of a normal symbol. Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the “special symbol high probability state” and the “normal symbol short-time state”, but after the “special symbol high-probability state”, the “normal symbol short-time state” You may comprise so that it may become.

  Moreover, what is necessary is just to determine arbitrarily the duration of a time-short state. For example, when the jackpot type is “Big Jack A”, after the “Big Jack A” is completed, the short-time state of the normal symbol is continued until the special symbol lottery is completed 30 times. ”After the end of the special symbol lottery may be continued 60 times until the special symbol lottery ends. Further, instead of the number of times of drawing a special symbol, the normal symbol time-saving state may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 minutes) elapses.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power supply or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the “special symbol low probability state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “high probability state of special symbol” may be set.

  Also, when the special symbol is a big win and the transition from the “normal symbol normal state” to the “normal symbol short-time state”, the special symbol lottery after the jackpot of the special symbol is completed (100 times) Times) until the end. On the other hand, after a special symbol jackpot is reached, if the new special symbol jackpot is not reached before the special symbol for lottery is completed, the game returns to the “normal state of normal symbols”. As described above, the number of short times is determined by the jackpot type of the special symbol. If the jackpot type is “big jack B”, the predetermined number of times is 100.

  If the special symbol jackpot is newly won while the “ordinary symbol hourly state” continues, the “ordinary symbol hourly state” is further changed after the new special symbol jackpot ends. This is continued until the lottery of special symbols corresponding to the number of jackpots is completed. For example, after becoming “big hit B” and moving to “normal symbol short-time state”, when the “special symbol short-time state” is reached in the 10th special symbol lottery, ”Is continued until the special symbol lottery is performed 100 times after the end. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is made while the “ordinary symbol time saving state” is continued, each time the new special symbol jackpot type is selected, the time saving period (“ The duration of “short-time state of normal symbol” is updated.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a perform a variable display by indicating whether or not a special symbol lottery performed in accordance with a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is being executed or not. As a stopped symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or variation is not executed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the special symbol (the first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times that the ball has entered is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is configured to be suspended up to 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 (high probability states of special symbols) And normal symbols, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, but if it is a big hit, it corresponds to the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B) A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. . The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle and right A column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays on the first symbol display device 37. Corresponding decorative display is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 8) described later is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. The jackpot is configured to occur after the change display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the variable display in which the same main symbols are not arranged is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit A”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, which are even numbers, are added are arranged. Further, if “big hit B”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “1, 3, 5, 9”, which is an odd number excluding “7”, are added. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, the variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed.

  The display screen of the 3rd symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically, the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for displaying the 3rd symbol variably, the other upper 1/3 is the notice effect, The sub display area Ds displays the character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the active line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in this embodiment) is arranged on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, a jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Among these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, and the small area Ds2 And Ds3 are areas for displaying the notice effect image.

  On the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, and it is suggested to the player that the player is more likely to make a big hit than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out.

  On the other hand, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 (1st symbol display device 37), the number of entrances is up to 4 times. The number of held balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed per one reserved ball number, and the number of reserved balls is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one ball, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates 4 balls. In addition, when the number of reserved balls is not displayed in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball inlet 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of balls to be held is not limited to four times, but three times. You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it replaces with the display of the number of reservation balls in small area Ds1, and the aspect which changes the number of reservation balls by a part in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81, or the area divided into four by the number of reservation balls (For example, the color or lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of held balls, corresponding to the maximum number of held balls, and the number of held balls may be displayed according to the number of held lamps that are lit.

  In the main controller 110, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol lottery is performed using the ball as a trigger, and then a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Variation display of symbols is executed. The variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, the third symbol display device 81 changes the third symbol according to the variation display of the first symbol display device 37. Display is performed.

  When the 3rd symbol variation display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, first, the 3rd symbol's high-speed variation display is started, and then a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds to 60 seconds). When elapses, the display switches to the medium symbol variation display of the third symbol, and further switches to the low symbol variation display of the third symbol. Here, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot, the stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are aligned is performed, the variation effect is ended, and then the jackpot effect is started. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, a stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are not aligned is performed, the variation effect ends, and if there is a pending start prize, The next special symbol will be drawn and the next variation effect will be started.

  The jackpot effect is divided into three periods: a period in which the opening effect is performed, a period in which the round effect is performed, and a period in which the ending effect is performed. The opening effect is to notify the player that the pachinko machine 10 will shift to the special gaming state from now on, and the specific winning opening 65a that is normally closed will be opened repeatedly, thereby increasing the player's expectation. The round effect is an effect for notifying the player of the number of rounds to be started. In addition, the ending effect notifies the player of the end of the special gaming state, and also notifies the player of the game value (ordinary symbol time period) given to the player after the jackpot ends (displays the time period). Or, it is an effect for notifying the player that a lottery result will be a big hit in a special symbol lottery that is on hold (to perform a definite effect display). In the ending effect, the fact that the game value (ordinary symbol short time period) is notified to the player is referred to as “short time period display”, and the lottery result becomes a big hit in the special symbol lottery that is on hold. This is referred to as “confirmed effect display” being performed.

  When the jackpot effect is performed in the third symbol display device 81, as shown in FIG. 5A, first, the main controller 110 controls the sound lamp control in accordance with the timing at which the stop display of the third symbol is made. An opening command is transmitted to the device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the opening effect is started after the changing effect.

  Next, a round number command indicating the first round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 at the timing when the opening effect ends. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the first round is started following the opening effect. In the present embodiment, after the pachinko machine 10 transitions to the special game state, the state is continued until the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

  After the first round is started and the specific winning opening 65a is opened, the specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won). At the same time, the first round ends. Then, the start timing of the second round is immediately reached, and a round number command indicating the second round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the second round is started following the round effect corresponding to the first round. When the second round is started, the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed as in the case of the first round. After that, each time a new round is started, a round number command indicating the new number of rounds is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed. Done. Thereby, each round production from the 1st round to the 16th round is executed in order.

  Then, an ending command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 in accordance with the timing at which the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a ends 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, the ending effect is started on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, in the ending effect, the end of the special gaming state is notified to the player, and a short time period display is performed (the game value given to the player after the jackpot end (the short time period of the normal symbol) is the game. Or a finalized effect display is performed (the player is notified that the lottery result will be a big hit in the special symbol lottery that is on hold). Whether the “short time display” or “definite effect display” is performed in the ending effect depends on the jackpot type of the special symbol this time, the jackpot type of the reserved special symbol, the value of a counter (not shown), etc. Selected based on

  When “short time display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, “100 chances” (period) is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. An example of information) is displayed. This screen is displayed when a special symbol lottery is made and the lottery result is “Big Jack B”. After the jackpot ends, the special symbol lottery ends 100 times. Means to continue. When this screen is displayed, the player can easily recognize the period in which the normal symbol time-saving state will continue (the normal symbol time-saving period).

  The longer the short time period of the normal symbol, the more opportunities for the ball to pass through the second entrance 67, so there will be more opportunities for the normal symbol to be drawn, and there will also be an opportunity to win the normal symbol. Become more. Therefore, since there are many opportunities for the electric symbol to be released as a big hit of the normal symbol, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64 and the special symbol lottery is easily performed. Therefore, the longer the short time period of the displayed normal symbol, the stronger the expectation that a special symbol will be a big hit, and it can be given to the player, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased it can. Therefore, the player can be continuously motivated to participate in the game.

  Further, since the first entrance 64 is a winning entrance from which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters, the electric symbol is released as a big hit of a normal symbol, and the ball enters the first entrance. As it easily enters the ball opening 64, the number of prize balls increases. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 is in a state where the number of possessed balls is difficult to decrease or the number of possessed balls is not decreased even when a game is performed. You can get a feeling of a period that you can get a big jackpot of special symbols in the absence. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can have the willingness to participate in the game continuously.

  On the other hand, when the “definite effect display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, “Super Chance!” (Another example of information) is displayed on the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. . This screen means that a lottery result will always be a big hit if any lottery is held among lots of special symbols that are on hold. When this screen is displayed, the player can recognize that it will be a special symbol jackpot in the special symbol lottery that has been put on hold. Can be held. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can be continuously given willingness to participate in the game.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs a variable display by indicating, by a lighting state, whether or not a normal symbol lottery performed as the ball passes through the second entrance 67, As a stop symbol after the end of the change, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

  More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” as the second symbol are alternately lit. Fluctuation display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time. As a result, it is configured such that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and also lit on the second symbol holding lamp 84. The Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  The normal symbol (second symbol) variable display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37. Alternatively, a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the sphere at the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, but is limited to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more. (For example, 8 times) may be set. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 draws a special symbol, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the special symbol lottery performed in the main controller 110 is a big win, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed so as to become a big hit stop symbol. In addition, a stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the game state transitions to a special game state (16 rounds of big hit) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated 16 times (16 rounds). The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Is done.

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

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

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

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

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball with a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 8). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 8). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state in which the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are opened.

  The pachinko machine 10 is provided with an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell thereof, and an inner frame 12 is supported to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. In the game hall, the outer peripheral surface of the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island equipment of the game hall. Since the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are configured to be openable to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are not touched from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Inspection and adjustment are performed with the inner frame 12 and the like open to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11.

  In order to support the inner frame 12, metal upper hinges (not shown) and lower hinges (not shown) are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side when viewed from the front. The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with the side on which the upper and lower hinges are provided as an opening / closing axis.

  The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of an ABS resin inner frame base 55 formed in a rectangular shape, and a substantially circular central window 55 a is formed at the center of the inner frame base 55. An attachment portion for the game board 13 is provided on the back side of the inner frame base 55, and the game board 13 is detachably attached.

  The lower side of the central window 55a of the inner frame base 55 is formed in a concave shape with the front side open, and a flat mounting surface 52b is formed on the back side. On the mounting surface 52b, a launch unit 140 for launching a ball to the front surface of the game board 13, a passage forming member 54 that forms a passage for discharging the ball to the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 50, and the like are attached.

  Between the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12, switches SW1 (SW1a, SW1b) for detecting opening and closing of the inner frame 12 are provided, and between the inner frame 12 and the front frame 14, a front surface is provided. Switches SW2 (SW2a, SW2b) for detecting opening and closing of the frame 14 are provided. The switch SW1 is composed of a female switch SW1a disposed on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12, and a male switch SW1b disposed on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11. The The switch SW2 includes a female switch SW2a disposed on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the front frame 14, and a male switch SW2b disposed on the surface of the front frame 14 facing the inner frame 12. Composed.

  The switches SW1 and SW2 are in a cut-off state when the inner frame 12 is closed, and are in a conductive state when the inner frame 12 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped sound output device 226 is disposed at the center of the back side of the lower plate unit 15. The sound output device 226 outputs (sounds) various sounds such as sounds, sound effects, and melody according to the game result of the player at a volume that the player can hear. The sound output device 226 outputs a predetermined sound (for example, a female voice “reach”) when a reach effect is generated when a variable effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, a female voice “reach”). Pronunciation). Also, for example, when the jackpot is reached, a predetermined music (for example, a song or classical music) is output (reproduced) during the jackpot. Thereby, since not only the visual effect by the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 but an auditory effect can be performed with the various audio | voices emitted from the sound output device 226, an effect effect can be heightened.

  Further, the sound output device 226 can output (sound) a warning sound when any abnormality is detected in the pachinko machine 10. This warning sound allows the player or the store clerk to recognize the occurrence of the abnormality, so that the abnormality occurring in the pachinko machine 10 can be quickly resolved. In addition, when an illegal act for illegally obtaining a prize ball is performed by an unauthorized player and an abnormality occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the hall clerk can be easily played by the warning sound generated by the sound output device 226. Can be specified. Therefore, since fraudulent acts can be taken early, damage to the hall can be minimized when the fraudulent acts are performed.

  Here, the structure of the sound output device 226 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the external appearance of the sound output device 226 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a front perspective view of the sound output device 226, and FIG. 5B is a front view of the sound output device 226.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the sound output device 226 is provided with a front cover 226a having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and a sound such as voice is applied to the central portion of the front cover 226a. A speaker 226c having a substantially circular shape in front view for generating (sounding) is disposed. That is, in the front cover 226a, a circular opening having a radius substantially the same as that of the speaker 226c is provided in the center portion when viewed from the front, and the speaker 226c can be attached to the large opening from the back surface.

  Although details will be described later, the speaker 226c is provided with a wiring 226c3 (see FIG. 6) for receiving power supply on the back side, and various kinds of power are supplied based on the power supplied through the wiring 226c3. It is configured to be able to output (pronounce) sound.

  On the back side of the front cover 226a, a side surface side of the speaker 226c attached to the front cover 226a and a back cover 226b for covering the back side are provided. The front cover 226a and the back cover 226b are made of, for example, polystyrene resin or the like, and are harder to break than an elastic body such as rubber. As a result, an unauthorized player breaks the front cover 226a and the back cover 226b and tries to cut the wiring 226c3 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the speaker 226c, or connects the speaker 226c3 itself to the back side or side surface side. It is possible to prevent (suppress) the act of trying to destroy it.

  Here, as described above, the sounding device 226 is configured to be able to output a warning sound for notifying an abnormality occurring in the pachinko machine 10 from the speaker 225c. Therefore, if the warning sound cannot be output due to the wiring 226c3 of the speaker 226c3 being cut or the like, it becomes difficult for a hall clerk or the like to recognize an abnormality occurring in the pachinko machine 10. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the pachinko machine 10 due to an illegal act performed by an unauthorized player for the purpose of obtaining a prize ball unfairly, the illegal act may be overlooked.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the speaker 226c is covered with the front cover 226a and the rear cover 226b that are not easily destroyed, and thus the speaker 226c is prevented from being in a state where it cannot output a warning sound or the like (suppression). can do. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraud.

  The front cover 226a is provided with four LEDs (external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4) on the front side thereof (see FIG. 5B). As shown in FIG. 5B, these external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 are located on the upper side (external LED 226g1), right side (external LED 226g2), lower side (external LED 226g3), left side of the front cover 226a. (External LED 226g4) is attached to each. These external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 are controlled to emit light according to the gaming state. The light emitted by each of the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 is configured to serve as a light source that enters light into the internal region 226b1 (see FIG. 6) of the audio output device 226 when the diaphragm 226c2 or the like is damaged. Yes.

  The external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 are controlled to emit light when there is a possibility that an illegal act (for example, inserting a foreign object into the sound output device 226) is performed on the sound output device 226. Also good. As a result, it is possible to easily make a store clerk or the like in the surrounding hall aware that an illegal act is being performed on the sound output device 226.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, a circular small opening (duct portion 226a1) is provided on the upper left side of the front cover 226a when viewed from the front. The small opening (duct 226a1) penetrates the back side of the front cover 226a, and is an area surrounded by the back side of the front cover 226a, the inner wall portion of the back cover 226b, and the back side of the speaker 226c. (Internal region 226b1 of sound output device 226). The duct portion 226a1 guides (releases) sound waves (various sounds) emitted toward the back side of the speaker 226c to the front side of the sound output device 226. The various sounds guided to the front side of the sound output device 226 through the duct portion 226a1 have a lower bass range compared to sound waves (various sounds) emitted directly from the speaker 226a to the front side. It becomes a state. Thereby, a more profound sound can be output to the front side of the sound output device 226.

  Further, on the front side of the front cover 226a, through-holes penetrating to the back side of the front cover 226 are formed at four corners (near the apexes of the front cover 226a having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front). For example, in the front cover 226a, a through hole 226a2 is provided in the lower right portion in front view. Inside each through hole, a spiral groove is provided so that a screw can be passed from the back side of the front cover 226a.

  The back cover 226b has a box shape with an open upper portion, and a flange portion that comes into contact with the back surface of the front cover 226a is provided on the opened opening surface (see FIG. 6). The flange portion is provided with four through holes corresponding to the four through holes provided in the front cover 226a. Similarly to the through holes provided in the front cover 226a, spiral grooves are also provided in the through holes provided in the back cover 226b.

  Note that four attachment holes corresponding to the through holes provided in the front cover 226a and the back cover 226b are provided on the back side of the lower plate unit 15 (not shown). By aligning the positions of the mounting holes provided in the lower plate unit 15 and the through holes provided in the front cover 226a and the rear cover 226b and fastening them with screws from the back side, the sound output device 226 is moved to the lower plate unit. 15 is fixed to the central portion on the back side (see FIG. 4).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the substantially square area around each through hole provided in the front cover 226a protrudes to the front side in front of the other portions of the front cover 226a. Yes. The depth of the protruding portion is configured to be longer than at least the LEDs (external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4) provided on the front surface side of the front cover 226a. That is, when the sound output device 226 is attached to the lower plate unit 15, for example, the depth of each external LED 226g1 is set so that the back side of the lower plate unit 15 does not come into contact with the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4. It is comprised so that it may become 1 mm longer than -226g4. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent (suppress) the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 from being pressed between the lower dish unit 15 and the front cover 226a and being damaged when attached. Therefore, the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 can be normally operated more reliably.

  Next, the internal structure of the sound output device 226 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the sound output device 226 taken along line VV in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, an internal region 226b1 surrounded by the front cover 226a, the back cover 226b, and the speaker 226c is formed inside the sound output device 226. A speaker 226c is disposed on the left side of the inner region 226b1 (that is, on the front side of the pachinko machine 10). As described above, the speaker 226c is attached to the front cover 226a from the back side. As shown in FIG. 6, the speaker 226c includes a frame portion 226c1, a diaphragm 226c2 that outputs (sounds) various sounds by vibrating, and a wiring 226c3 for supplying electric power for vibrating the diaphragm 226c2. It is configured.

  The frame portion 226c1 is provided to fix the speaker 226c to the front cover 226a. In the frame portion c1, through holes 226c1a are provided at a total of four locations, up, down, left, and right. The speaker 226c can be fixed to the back side of the front cover 226a by fastening the through hole 226c1a and a mounting hole provided on the back side of the front cover 226a with a screw. The frame portion 226c1 is provided with openings at a total of four locations, a large opening having a relatively large opening area at the center upper portion and the lower portion, and a relatively opening area at the center left portion and the right portion. Narrow small openings are provided.

  A diaphragm 226c2 is provided on the front side (front cover 226 side) of the frame portion 226c1. Various sounds are output (sounded) by vibrating the diaphragm 226c2. The diaphragm 226c2 is provided at a position exposed to the front side when the speaker 226c is attached to the front cover 226a. The diaphragm 226c is made of a thin and low-density material so that sound waves in a wide frequency range can be generated and power required for vibration is reduced. That is, it is made of a material that is more fragile than the front cover 226a and the back cover 226b. Therefore, since it is relatively easy to make a cut or a hole with a blade or the like, there is a high possibility that an illegal player will be targeted when performing an illegal act (for example, cutting the wiring 226c3).

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, external light or the light of each of the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 described above is incident on the internal region 226b1 due to a hole in the diaphragm 226c2 or the like by an unauthorized player. When the brightness (light quantity) of 226b1 changes, it is configured so that an abnormality can be detected by the light detection circuit 226e provided in the internal region 226b1. Thereby, it is possible to suppress fraud by destroying the diaphragm 226c2. The diaphragm 226c2 is made of a material having low light transmittance so that it can be easily determined whether or not the external light or the light of the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 described above is incident on the internal region 226b1. For the same reason, the front cover 226a and the back cover 226b are also made of a material having low light transmittance. As a result, the internal area 226b1 inside the sound output device 226 can be made darker than the external brightness (light quantity), and external light and the light of each of the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 described above enter the internal area 226b1. It is easy to determine whether it is incident.

  A wiring 226c3 for supplying power to the speaker 226c is connected to the back side of the speaker 226c. The other end of the wiring 226c3 is connected to the power supply device 115 (see FIG. 8) through the back side of the back cover 226c. As described above, the speaker 226c can output sound using the power supplied from the power supply device 115 via the wiring 226c3. That is, when the wiring 226c3 is disconnected, it is impossible to output sound from the sound output device 226.

  A pedestal member 226b2 is provided on the bottom surface side of the internal region 226b1. The pedestal member 226b2 is a member for disposing on the upper surface the light detection circuit 226e for detecting (measuring) the brightness (light quantity) of the internal region 226b1 described above. The height of the pedestal member 226b is set to a height at which external light is easily detected by the light detection circuit 226e (that is, it is easy to detect that the diaphragm 226c2 is broken). That is, the light detection circuit 226e is disposed at a position where light incident on the internal region 226c4 can be detected from the openings provided at the upper and lower portions of the frame portion 226c1.

  The photodetection circuit 226e includes a known photosensor and a detection circuit that can detect a current value output from the photosensor. The light sensor provided in the light detection circuit 226e is configured such that different current values flow depending on the brightness (illuminance) of the irradiated light. The brighter the irradiated light (the more the illuminance is). It is configured to allow more current to flow. The light detection circuit 226e can determine the brightness of the internal region 226b1 based on the current value of the current output from the light sensor 226e1. When the detected current value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, when it is detected that the current value is higher than the current value corresponding to illuminance of 5 lux), an abnormality has occurred (that is, vibration) It is determined that an illegal act such as breaking the plate 226c2 was performed). When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the light detection circuit 226e sets the light detection signal LS to high (5 V) and outputs it to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113. The sound lamp control device 113 determines whether the light detection signal LS input to the input / output port 225 is high (5 V) or low (0 V) in the speaker check process (see FIG. 29) (FIG. 29). S1502), when it is determined that the light detection signal LS is high (5V) (S1502: Yes in FIG. 29), processing at the time of abnormality such as output of an alarm sound is executed.

  Furthermore, an internal LED 226d2 is provided on the upper surface of the pedestal member 226b2 on the right side of the light detection circuit 226e (that is, the back side when viewed from the front with respect to the pachinko machine 10). When the internal LED 226d2 detects that the illuminance (light quantity) of the light detected by the light detection circuit 226e has reached a predetermined amount (for example, illuminance is 5 lux) based on the current value output from the optical sensor In addition, the lighting state is controlled. Thus, for example, even if an unauthorized player who has destroyed the diaphragm 226c2 closes the damaged portion so that external light does not enter the internal region 226b1, the light of the internal LED 226d1 set in the lighting state is light. The detection circuit 226e is continuously irradiated. Here, when the internal LED 226d1 is turned on, the illuminance (light quantity) of the light applied to the light detection circuit 226e is the illuminance (for example, 5 lux or more) at which the brightness of the internal region 226b1 is determined to be abnormal. ). Therefore, once the diaphragm 226c2 is destroyed and light of a predetermined amount (for example, 5 lux) or more is detected by the detection circuit 226e1, the state of the light detection circuit 226e is changed even if the damaged portion is closed thereafter. It is possible to keep the detected value of illuminance (light quantity) at a predetermined value (for example, 5 lux) or more. Therefore, since it can be continuously notified that an abnormality has occurred in the internal region 226b1, execution of cheating can be suppressed.

  The sound output device 226 is attached to the back surface of the lower plate unit 15, and external LEDs 226 g 1 to 226 g 4 are provided between the front cover 226 a of the sound output device 226 and the back surface of the lower plate unit 15. Here, the unauthorized player prevents the outside light from entering the sound output device 226 by covering the lower plate unit 15 where the sound output device 226 is attached with his hand, that is, the diaphragm 226c. For example, an illegal act may be considered in which outside light does not enter the internal region 226b1 even if the light detection circuit 226e is damaged, so that abnormality detection by the light detection circuit 226e cannot be performed. Even in this case, the light from the external LEDs 226g1 to 226g4 provided between the front cover 226a and the lower dish unit 15 is incident on the internal region 226b1, so that even if the above-described fraud is performed, the diaphragm 226c2 Can be detected.

  Note that the same LED (internal LED 226d2) as the internal LED 226d1 is also provided on the upper surface side (top surface side) of the internal region 226b1. Similarly to the internal LED 226d1, the internal LED 226d2 is also determined that the detection value of the light detection circuit 226e is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 5 lux or higher), and there is a high possibility that the diaphragm 226c2 is destroyed (an abnormality occurs). When it is determined that the light is on, the lighting state is controlled. By providing the internal LEDs 226d1 and 226d2 on the bottom surface side and the top surface side of the internal region 226b1, respectively, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the diaphragm 226c2 is damaged. That is, when the lower part of the diaphragm 226c2 is destroyed by an unauthorized player, the light of the internal LED 226d1 provided below the internal region 226b1 is likely to leak out from the damaged part. Therefore, a store clerk or the like who has confirmed the light of the internal LED 226d1 can easily find that a damaged portion exists below the diaphragm 226c2. In addition, when the upper portion of the diaphragm 226c2 is destroyed by an unauthorized player, the light of the internal LED 226d2 provided above the internal region 226b1 is likely to leak out from the damaged portion. Therefore, a store clerk or the like who has confirmed the light of the internal LED 226d2 can easily find that a damaged portion exists below the diaphragm 226c2.

  A duct portion 226a1 is provided above the internal region 226b1. As described above, the duct portion 226a1 is provided to release various sounds output to the back side of the speaker 223c to the outside of the sound output device 226. The duct portion 226a1 in the present embodiment is formed with a path from the front surface of the front cover 226 to the inner wall of the back cover 226b. This path extends toward the back cover 226b and is folded back before coming into contact with the rear surface of the back cover 226b. After being folded back, the path extends toward the back of the front cover 226a. The front cover 226a is configured to be interrupted before reaching the back surface. By this duct portion 226a, the inner region 226b1 and the outside of the sound output device 226 can be spatially continuous. As described above, the inlet portion (see FIG. 5B) in the duct portion 226a1 is a circular opening, but the shape of the path formed by the duct portion 226a1 is substantially square in cross section. It is comprised so that it may become. Thereby, formation of duct part 226a1 becomes easy rather than making the section of a path into a circle.

  As described above, the path of the duct portion 226a1 is folded in the middle, and the direction of the path is configured to be reversed 180 degrees before and after the folding. With this configuration, external light that has entered the duct portion 226a1 from the front side of the front cover 226a is configured to be difficult to reach the internal region 226b1. Therefore, the amount of light (illuminance) detected by the light detection circuit 226e by the external light incident on the duct 226a1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 5 lux) even though there is no abnormality such as breakage in the diaphragm 226c2. Can be prevented (suppressed). Therefore, the abnormality of the diaphragm 226c2 can be detected more accurately.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, two projecting walls 226a1a and 226a1b are provided on the path of the duct portion 226. As shown in FIG. 6, the protruding wall 226a1a is provided on the upper side (the top surface side) of the path formed by the duct portion 226a1. On the other hand, the protruding wall 226a1b is provided on the lower side (bottom side) of the path formed by the duct portion 226a1. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make it difficult for light from the outside to reach the internal region 226b1. That is, the amount of light (illuminance) detected by the light detection circuit 226e by the external light incident on the duct 226a1 is not less than a predetermined value (for example, 5 lux) even though there is no abnormality such as breakage in the diaphragm 226c2. Can be prevented (suppressed). Therefore, the abnormality of the diaphragm 226c2 can be detected more accurately.

  Next, the description of the internal structure of the sound output device 226 is continued with reference to FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the sound output device 226 taken along line VI-VI in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a duct portion 226a1 is provided in the upper left portion of the internal region 226b1 formed by the back cover 226b and the front cover 226a. As described above, the duct portion 226a1 forms a path from the front surface of the front cover 226 to the inner wall of the back cover 226b. This path extends toward the back cover 226b and is folded back before coming into contact with the rear surface of the back cover 226b. After being folded back, the path extends toward the back of the front cover 226a. The front cover 226a is configured to be interrupted before reaching the back surface.

  In the path formed by this duct portion 226a1, a protruding wall 226a1a is erected from the upper surface side of the path, and a protruding wall 226a1b is erected from the lower surface side of the path. The projection wall 226a1a and the projection wall 226a1b prevent the light from traveling, so that it is difficult for the light to reach the internal region 262b1.

  As described above, the sound output device 226 in the pachinko machine 10 has the internal region 226b1 where it is difficult for light to enter, and the internal region 226b1 has the speaker 226c and the wiring 226c3 that supplies power to the speaker 226c. Is provided. The internal region 226b1 is provided with a light detection circuit 226e that detects incident light. For example, when the diaphragm 226c1 is broken, the light is incident on the internal region 226b1 (or the incident light It is configured to detect that the amount of light has exceeded a predetermined value) and to output an error.

  Here, as an unauthorized act of preventing the sound output device 226 from outputting sound, there is an unauthorized act of cutting the wiring 226c3 that supplies power to the speaker 226c1. If various sounds such as a warning sound cannot be output from the sound output device 226, it will be difficult for a store clerk or the like in the hall to find out the occurrence of an abnormality. Therefore, other fraudulent acts (for example, changing the probability of winning a jackpot, making it easier to win a jackpot and winning a prize ball, etc.) are performed by the fraudulent player, causing an unexpected disadvantage to the hall. There is a fear.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the diaphragm 226c2 is broken to cut the wiring 226c3 for supplying power to the speaker 226c1, the brightness of the internal region 226b1 is changed by the light detection circuit 223e1. Is detected and an error is output. Therefore, the above-described fraud can be suppressed.

  Further, the sound output device 226 in the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a light detection circuit 226e on the opposite side (the bottom surface side of the internal region 226b1) to the side where the duct portion 226a1 is provided (the top surface side of the internal region 226b1). . With this configuration, light incident on the duct portion 226a is diffracted or the like as compared with the case where the light detection circuit 226e is provided on the side where the duct portion 226a1 is provided (the upper surface side of the internal region 226e1). Even when the light reaches the internal region 226b1, the light reaching the internal region 226b1 can be hardly detected. Therefore, since malfunction of the light detection circuit 226e can be prevented (suppressed), it is possible to more accurately detect the incidence of light on the internal region 226b1.

  Furthermore, the sound output device 226 in the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a light detection circuit 226e between the diaphragm 226c2 and the wiring 226c3. Therefore, when trying to cut the wiring 226c3, it is necessary to insert a foreign object for cutting the wiring 226c3 in the vicinity of the light detection circuit 226e. In other words, when an illegal act is performed by an unauthorized player, the vicinity of the light detection circuit 226e is likely to become bright, so that it is possible to more effectively detect an unauthorized act of breaking the diaphragm 226c2 and cutting the wiring 226c3. it can.

  The light detection circuit 226e is provided on the base member 226b2. That is, the base member 226b2 is provided between the diaphragm 226c2 and the wiring 226c3. Thus, when an unauthorized player inserts a foreign object into the internal region 226b1 in an attempt to break the diaphragm 226c2 and disconnect the wiring 226c3, the base member 226b2 can prevent the foreign object from reaching the wiring 226c3. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to execute an illegal act of cutting the wiring 226c3.

  A signal line for outputting a signal detected by the light detection circuit 226e is arranged so as to be connected to the outside from the side surface of the back cover 226b on the side close to the light detection circuit 226. As a result, the signal line of the light detection circuit 226e is disposed between the light detection circuit 226e and the back cover 226b adjacent thereto, and the signal line of the light detection circuit 226e is disconnected even if the diaphragm 226c2 is broken. Can be difficult to do. Therefore, an illegal act of cutting the signal line of the light detection circuit 226e can be suppressed. The wiring of the internal LED 226d is also arranged in the same manner, and is configured so as to suppress an illegal act of cutting the wiring of the internal LED 226d.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the first embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  In main controller 110, special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, display setting on first symbol display device 37, display setting on second symbol display device 83, and display setting on third symbol display device 81 The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes.

  Here, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. These counters, etc., are a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. For example, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is used.

  In order to select a special symbol lottery and the first symbol random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery for setting the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 The first per-type counter C2 used for the selection, the stop-type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-service stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 A counter CINI1 and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. In addition, the second random number counter C4 is used for lottery of normal symbols, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 23). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a including one execution area and four reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first entrance slot. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored in accordance with the timing of entering the ball 64. In addition, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 399). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 23).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The random number value that is a special symbol jackpot is set by a special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the special symbol jackpot random number table C1. When it matches with the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined that the jackpot of the special symbol. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is used for special symbols at low probability (period when the special symbol is in a low probability state), and at high probability (special symbols) that have a higher probability of winning a special symbol than that low probability. The period of a high probability state) is divided into two types, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability. A special symbol jackpot random number table for a special symbol with a high probability and a special symbol jackpot random number table for a special symbol with a low probability are provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 (FIG. 10A). )reference).

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when the special symbol is a big hit, and increments one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). Then, after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding in the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

  Here, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is off.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is that of the special symbol jackpot. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a.

  The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the first per-random number counter C1, when the special symbol has a low probability, there is one random value that is a big hit of the special symbol, and the random value is “0”. Is stored in a special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability. In this way, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 1 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/400”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are ten random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol, and the values “0-9” are stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a high probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 10 among the total number of random number values, so the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/40”.

  Note that the random value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the low probability time and the random number value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability time are duplicate values. In order to prevent this, a random value corresponding to each jackpot may be set. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a jackpot random value regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the random value may be input from the outside, and the jackpot may be easily illegally assigned. On the other hand, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of a special symbol or a low probability state of a special symbol), by changing the random number value that is a big jackpot, Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict random numbers, so that fraud can be suppressed.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-99. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the first hit type counter C2, the big hit type when the random number value is “0 to 49” is “big hit A”. The jackpot type when the random number value is “50 to 99” is “jackpot B”.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined based on the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. The random value for determining the jackpot type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 is set by the first hit type selection table 202b. 110 ROM 202 is provided.

  For example, the stop type selection counter C3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 99) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop type at the time of release displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop type selection counter C3, and after reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, 98, 99), and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

  The random value for determining the stop type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3 is set by a stop type selection table (not shown). It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. In this embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a random value range set for each outage stop type according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol high probability state or a special symbol low probability state.

  For example, in a high-probability state, a table for a high-probability time with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and “completely off” is easily selected. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99, and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” and “reach other than front / rear detachment”. In the low probability state, the random value range corresponding to the stop type “completely off” is 0 to 79 and the probability is low so as to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64. Table is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select.

  In this stop type selection table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front / rear out” is widened to 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear out” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. In the latter table as well, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach and super reach are determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counter CS1, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. The The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 23) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Note that a variation pattern table (see FIG. 12) storing a random number value for determining one variation time of symbol variation from the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Yes.

  In the variation pattern table, for example, as a variation pattern for detachment, various types of “out (for long time)”, “out (for short time)”, “out normal reach”, “out super reach”, “out special reach” "Variable patterns for jackpot A and jackpot B are defined as" common normal reach "," shared super reach ", and" shared special reach ". Various types of “common normal reach”, “common super reach”, and “shared special reach” are defined. Then, a variation pattern is selected from the various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot).

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 239 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 239). Further, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. And is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  The value of the random number that becomes the normal symbol is set by a random number table (not shown) per normal symbol stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is the normal symbol value. When the winning random number value set by the winning random number table coincides with the winning random number table, it is determined that the normal symbol is hit. In addition, this random number table per normal symbol is used for low probability of a normal symbol (period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state), and at a high probability that the normal symbol is more likely to hit than the low probability (normal symbol of the normal symbol) The number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers to be won, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (c), there are 24 random numbers that are hit by the normal symbol when the normal symbol has a low probability, and the range is “5-28”. These random values are stored in a random table per normal symbol for low probability. Thus, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 24 among the total number of random number values, and therefore the probability of jacking a special symbol is “1/10”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 28”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × 1 time”. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is at a low probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × one time” when the normal symbol is hit. The opening time and number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, “0.5 seconds × 2 times” may be opened.

  On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are jackpots of the normal symbol, and the range is “5-204”. These random values are stored in a random table per normal symbol for high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 200 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1 / 1.2”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 204”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened “for 1 second × 2 times”. As described above, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variation display time becomes very short, “30 seconds → 3 seconds”, compared to the normal symbol having a low probability, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. Note that a table (not shown) storing random number values for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened only “one second × two times” when the normal symbol is hit. What is necessary is just to set time and frequency | count arbitrarily. For example, “3 seconds × 3 times” may be opened.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15). And repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 23).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control device 110 performs the big win lottery and the display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 according to the value of the counter and the like. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of the display result on the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data. The RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 in addition to the various counters shown in FIG. , Various flags and counters, and a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored.

  Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 23), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 22) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 21) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  Here, the details of the ROM 202 and the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 10A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. . Details of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

  FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 203. As shown in FIG. 10, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d, and a probability change flag 203e. , A time saving / medium counter 203f and a memory area 203z.

  The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). Each of these areas has a first per-random number counter C1. Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to reserved 4th area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the first reserved area. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the special control lottery is performed in the main controller 110, the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the holding first area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a are shifted to the execution area. Then, based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery of a special symbol is performed.

  Note that when the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which winning data stored in other reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) is packed into a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third area). Done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (second reserved area to fourth reserved area) where winning data is stored.

  In addition, as soon as the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning) and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired in accordance with the start winning, separately from the original special symbol jackpot lottery, Various information obtained when the original lottery is performed may be predicted (estimated) from the acquired values of the counters C1 to C3. In this way, before the original special symbol lottery is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data corresponding to the start prize (each value of each counter C1 to C3). The prediction is described as prefetching the lottery result of the special symbol. Note that the various types of information correspond to success / failure, stop type, variation pattern, and the like.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variation display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 on the basis of the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to four times. This special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set to an initial value of zero, and every time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of held balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value 4 is increased to 1. Addition is performed (see S404 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation display is newly executed (see S205 in FIG. 16).

  The value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the hold ball number command (see S206 in FIG. 16 and S405 in FIG. 18). The reserved ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 every time the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is changed.

  The voice lamp control device 113 uses the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed, and the variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of held balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol held ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is the actual number of held balls in the variable display held in the main controller 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it is deviated from, it is possible to correct the deviation by the next reserved ball number command received.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and each time the number of held balls changes, the display hold for notifying the display control device 114 of the number of held balls. Send the ball number command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command, and the second symbol hold lamp indicating the reserved ball number. 84 is lit.

  The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d displays the number of held balls (the number of waiting times) of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. It is a counter that counts up to four times. The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d has an initial value set to zero. Each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67 and the number of held balls for variable display increases, 1 is added to the maximum value of 4. (See S604 in FIG. 20). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 every time the variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S505 in FIG. 19).

  If the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is less than 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b (S605 in FIG. 20). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b. It is not performed (S603 in FIG. 21: No).

  The probability variation flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state (a high probability state of a special symbol). If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on, the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol state. If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol normal state (special symbol low probability state). The initial value of the probability variation flag 203e is set to OFF, and is set to ON when the jackpot A that is the probability variation jackpot ends (see S1011 in FIG. 24). Thereafter, it is set to OFF when setting the next jackpot start (S213 in FIG. 16).

  When the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 16) is executed by the MPU 201, a special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol variation start process, the value of the probability variation flag 203e is referred to. If the value is ON, the special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability, while the probability variation flag 203e. If the value is OFF, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability (see S303 and S304 in FIG. 17).

  The hour / minute counter 203f is a counter that indicates whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. If the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. At this time, the short / medium counter 203f has an initial value set to zero, and is set to 100 at the end of jackpot B, which is a jackpot for time (see S1012 in FIG. 24). That is, when the big hit B is reached, 100 is newly set regardless of the value of the hour / short counter 203f.

  When a lottery for a normal symbol is performed, the value of the hour and middle counter 203f is referred to. If the value is 1 or more, a lottery of a normal symbol is drawn based on a random number table for a normal symbol for a high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / medium counter 203f is 0, the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the random number table per normal symbol for low probability (see S510 and S511 in FIG. 19).

  In the other memory area 203z, other data necessary for the game, counters, flags, and the like are set (stored).

  Next, details of the contents of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. As shown in FIG. 10A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. .

  As described above, the first per-random number table 202a (see FIG. 11A) is a table in which a random number value that is a big hit of a special symbol is defined. When the random number value specified in the first random number table 202a matches the value of the first random number counter C1, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. The first per random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (a first per random number table 202a for a low probability), and a high value of the special symbol. There is a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit at the probability (first random number table 202a for a high probability), and the number of random numbers to be a big hit included in each table is different. Yes. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 11B) is set so that the big hit A and the big hit B can be selected. Specifically, the value “0 to 49” of the first hit type counter C2 is set as the determination value for the jackpot A, and “50 to 99” is set as the determination value for the jackpot B.

  The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 11C) is a data table in which the hit determination value for the normal symbol is stored. As shown in FIG. 11C, when the normal symbol has a low probability (during the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number counter buffer is “5 to 28”. In the case of the range of, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit. Further, when the normal symbol has a high probability (during the normal symbol time-short state), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number buffer counter is in the range of “5-204”. It is determined to be a hit. As described above, when it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, after the variable display on the second symbol display device is finished, a symbol “O” is lit and displayed as a stop symbol (second symbol). The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time.

  Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern table 202d will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern table 202d (see FIG. 12A) is a data table used to determine the variation pattern display mode, and the display mode is defined for each value of the variation type counter CS1. In the variation pattern table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the special symbol lottery results are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 12B), the out (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 12C), The deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3 (see FIG. 12D) is defined at least. Although not shown in the drawing, a variation pattern table in the short-time gaming state is set in addition to this.

  Next, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 will be described. FIG. 12B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1. The jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 is a data table in which the type (variation time) of the variation pattern to be selected when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot. As the jackpot variation pattern, various types of normal reach (30 seconds), various types of super reach (60 seconds), and special reach (90 seconds) are set. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is set as the determination value for each variation pattern.

  Specifically, “0-50” for the fluctuation patterns of various normal reach (30 seconds), “51-179” for the fluctuation patterns of various super reach (60 seconds), various special reach (90 seconds). ) Is set as a determination value of the variation type counter CS1. When the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 selects a variation pattern when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the MPU 201 wins the variation pattern in which a determination value corresponding to the value of the obtained variation type counter CS1 is set. It selects from the fluctuation pattern table 202d1 for use.

  FIG. 12C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2. The deviation (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2 is a data table in which the type (fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern to be selected when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place is set. If the special symbol lottery result is out of place, as described above, whether the stop type is completely out of reach (non-reach) or out of reach (reach common) from the stop type selection table (not shown) It is determined by the value of the selection counter C3. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, complete outage is set, and if in the range of “80 to 99”, outlier reach is set.

  Here, when the variation pattern type is a complete deviation, a short deviation (7 seconds) with a relatively short fluctuation time and a long deviation (10 seconds) with a long fluctuation time are set. “0 to 98” is set as the judgment value for the short deviation (7 seconds), and “99 to 198” is set as the judgment value for the fluctuation type counter CS1 for the long deviation (10 seconds).

  For outreach, “0 to 149” for various types of normal reach (30 seconds) and “150 to 197” for various types of superreach (60 seconds). For various types (90 seconds), “198” is set as the determination value of the variation type counter CS1.

  In this way, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 determines the stop type when the special symbol lottery result is out of the normal gaming state, and the fluctuation obtained from the out (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2. Based on the value of the type selection counter CS1, a variation pattern is selected from the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2.

  FIG. 12D is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3. This deviation (probability change) variation pattern table 202d3 is a data table for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol to be removed when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. This deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3 is different in that the set value of the variation type selection counter CS1 is different from the above-described variation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89” based on the stop type selection table (not shown), complete losing is determined. , The outreach reach is determined in the range of “90 to 99”.

  In this way, when the probability variation gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state, the probability of reaching when the player is out of play is set lower. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the deviation fluctuation time from becoming longer at the time of probability change and the period until the big hit from being prolonged. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the game is prolonged when the probability-changing game state in which a big hit is easily made, and the player feels bored.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 is connected to various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. And various processes are executed based on the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 21) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

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

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

  The audio lamp control device 113 controls the display of audio output from the audio output device 226, output of lighting and extinguishing in the lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, variation effect (variation display), and the like. The setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the device 114 is controlled. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super-reach is performed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect contents, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines an error according to the command from the main control device 110 or the status of various devices connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and displays and controls the error command including the type of the error. To device 114. The display control device 114 performs control to display an error message image corresponding to an error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command on the third symbol display device 81 without delay.

  Here, the contents of the ROM 222 and RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 222. The ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a variation pattern table 222a and a music data table 222b.

  In the variation pattern table 222a, variation patterns corresponding to the types of variation patterns (out of reach, out of reach, various reach, etc.) are set as counter values for variation pattern selection (not shown). The sound lamp control device 113 selects a detailed variation pattern based on the variation pattern type indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110, the determination result, and the acquired counter value for selection. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 113 can select a wide variety of variation modes while strictly observing rough information such as variation time and variation pattern type. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same variation display mode and the like from being frequently displayed, and to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

  In the music data table 222b, music data corresponding to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is set. By setting the music data in the music data table 222b in a music transfer area 223e described later, the sound of the music set from the sound output device 226 is output. Details of the music data table 222b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 223 in the sound lamp control device 113. In the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113, a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol reservation ball number counter 223b, a variation start flag 223c, a stop type selection flag 223d, a music transfer area 223e, and a power-off processing flag 223x, a power-off flag 223y, and other memory area 223z are provided.

  The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the main control device 110 wins a start prize, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-class type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize From the above, various information (win / no-go, stop type, variation pattern) obtained when the special symbol corresponding to the start winning is drawn is predicted (estimated) in the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is The main controller 110 notifies the sound lamp controller 113 by a winning information command.

  When the winning information command is received, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts various kinds of information (whether it is successful, stop type, variation pattern) notified by the winning information command, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four areas (first area to fourth area). Is done. In other words, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the area having the smaller area number, and the data corresponding to the winning that is oldest in time is stored in the first area.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), like the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110. Thus, the counter is a counter that counts up to four times the number of balls to be held (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to obtain the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command transmitted from the main control device 110, and manages the number of held balls by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b. It has become.

  Specifically, in the main controller 110, when the number of held balls for variation display is added by entering the first entrance 64, or in the main controller 110, variation display in a special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or after subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

  When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the reserved ball number command, Stored in the symbol holding ball number counter 223b. In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b in accordance with the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol reserved ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is used to display the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81 and to light an LED indicating the number of reserved balls not shown. That is, in response to the reception of the reserved ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the reserved ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, performs the lighting control of the LED, and after storing In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, a display reserved ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display reserved ball number command, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed in synchronization with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the number of reserved ball numbers displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1302 in FIG. 27), and is turned off when setting of variation display in the third symbol display device 81 is performed. (See S1402 in FIG. 28). When the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned on, a display fluctuation pattern command is set based on the fluctuation pattern extracted from the received fluctuation pattern command.

  The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1302) of the main process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the display control device 114. The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received (see S1305 in FIG. 27), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1408 in FIG. 28).

  The music transfer area 223e is an area in which music data output from the sound output device 226 is set. When music data is set in the music transfer area 223e, sound is output from the sound output device 226 based on the set music data in the sound editing / output processing in the main process (see S1209 in FIG. 26). Controlled. The music data set in the music transfer area 223e is stored in the music data table 222b described above.

  The power-off processing flag 223x indicates that when the main controller 110 detects power-off, a power-off command is sent to the sound lamp control device 113, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y The power is turned off and the power-off process is executed (see S1216 in FIG. 26). When the power-off process ends, the power-off process flag 223x is set to off (see S1218 in FIG. 26). The power-off process in progress flag 223x is referred to in the start-up process (see S1102 in FIG. 25), and when it is on, the power is cut off during execution of the power-off process (that is, the RAM is destroyed). Therefore, the processing when the RAM is destroyed is executed without checking the RAM destruction.

  The power-off flag 223y is sent to the sound lamp control device 113 when the main controller 110 detects power-off, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y is turned on. The power-off process is set and executed (see S1216 in FIG. 26). In the startup process of the sound lamp control device 113 (FIG. 25), when the power-off flag 223y is on, the RAM work area is cleared and the power-off flag 223y is set off (S1110 in FIG. 25). reference).

  In addition, the other memory area 223z includes a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed. Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 27) of the sound lamp control device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing corresponding to the command is performed.

  Next, the details of the music data table 222b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the music data table 222b. As shown in FIG. 13, the music data table 222b includes at least a variety of variation pattern music 222b1, an opening music 222b2, various jackpot music 222b3, and an ending music 222b4.

  The various variation pattern music 222b1 is a music corresponding to the variation pattern set based on the above-described variation pattern table. When the display variation pattern command is set in the variation display setting process (see S1404 in FIG. 28), the various variation pattern songs 222b1 are selected according to the variation pattern and set in the song transfer area 223e. (See S1405 in FIG. 28). Thereby, the music according to the variable display displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 can be output from the sound output device 226.

  The opening music 222b2 is a music corresponding to the opening effect of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot type. When the opening music 222b2 is determined to have received the opening command in the command determination process (S1307: Yes in FIG. 27), the display opening command is set and the opening music 222b2 is transferred to the music transfer area 223e. (S1309 in FIG. 28). Thereby, the opening music that suggests that the jackpot game is started can be output from the sound output device 226. Specifically, as the opening music, the music “Parara-la-n, la-la-la-n, pala-la-la, lan-lan, para-la-la-lan. As a result, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is started by listening to this music.

  The various jackpot songs 222b3 are songs corresponding to the jackpot game effect according to the jackpot type. The various jackpot music 222b3 is transferred to the music transfer area 223e together with the opening music 222b2 when the above jackpot opening effect is set. Thereby, the jackpot music corresponding to the jackpot effect executed after the opening effect can be output from the sound output device 226. Specifically, music such as songs and classical music is played. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, the visual effect by the third symbol display device 81 and the auditory presentation by the jackpot music output from the sound output device 226 can improve the production effect.

  The ending music 222b4 is a music corresponding to the ending effect in the jackpot game. When it is determined that the ending command has been received in the command determination process (S1310: Yes in FIG. 27), the ending song 222b4 is set and the ending song 222b4 is set in the song transfer area. It is set (S1312 in FIG. 27). Thereby, the ending music corresponding to the ending effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at the end of the jackpot game can be output from the sound output device 226.

  The other production music 222b5 is a music other than the music described above. For example, music for SW effect during the effect of SW effect, music for RTC effect in effect (RTC effect) executed at a predetermined time (every hour), and the like are provided.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 displays the variation of the third symbol (variation). Control). Since this display control device 114 is a known device, its detailed description is omitted.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

<Regarding Control Processing of Main Controller in First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 to 24. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is periodically started (at intervals of 2 milliseconds in the present embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process And the main process will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When 399, 99, 99, 239) are reached, each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S104). A start winning process associated with winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 is executed (S105). Details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the start winning process is executed, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the ball passes through the second entrance (through gate) 67. A through gate passing process is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation process and the through gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the through gate passing process, the firing control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process, the ball is fired on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation process (S104). The special symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and the special symbol (first symbol) variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol, etc. performed in 81.

  In this special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a special symbol jackpot (S201). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S201: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the special symbol is not big hit (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S202: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S203). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is greater than 0 (S204), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is 0 (S204: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is not 0 (S204: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S205) and is changed by calculation. A reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set (S206). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S901) of a main process (see FIG. 23) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the reserved ball number command by the process of S206, the data stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted (S207). In the process of S207, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After the data is shifted, a special symbol variation start process for starting variation display on the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S208). The special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S209). The variation time of the variation display executed in the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counter CS1 (determined according to the variation pattern command), and this variation time. If it has not elapsed (S209: No), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S209, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed (S209: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S210). The setting of the stop symbol is performed in advance by a special symbol variation start process (S208) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol variation start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1. The jackpot A or the jackpot B is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on. Further, when it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  After the process of S210 is completed, when the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result (the current lottery result) of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start process is as follows. It is determined whether the special symbol is a big hit (S211). If the current lottery result is a special symbol jackpot (S211: Yes), jackpot data is set based on the jackpot type (S212). Then, the special symbol jackpot start is set (S213), and the process proceeds to S216.

  In the process of S211, if the current lottery result is out of the special symbol (S211: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S214), and the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1. If it is above (S214: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter 203f (S215), and the process proceeds to S216. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / middle counter 203f is 0 (S214: No), the process of S215 is skipped and the process proceeds to S216.

  When the process of S213 or S215 is completed, a stop command is set (S216), and this process ends. The stop command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S901) of the main process (see FIG. 23) described later executed by the MPU 201, the voice command It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the stop command, the sound lamp control device 113 executes a process of stopping the running variation display with the stop type received by the stop type command.

  Next, the special symbol variation start process (S208) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start process (S208). This special symbol change start process (S208) is a process executed in the special symbol change process (see FIG. 16) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and is an execution area of the special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of the various counters stored in, a lottery (decision of success / failure) of “special symbol jackpot” or “exclusion of special symbol” is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 perform This is a process for determining the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the changed effect.

  In the special symbol variation start process, first, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S301).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag 203e of the RAM 203 is on (S302). If the probability variation flag 203e is on, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state, and if the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol normal state.

  When the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on (S302: Yes), the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol certain variation state, so the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the processing of S301 and the high probability time Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S303). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the random value stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability. As described above, 10 random numbers that are big wins of special symbols are set to “0-9”, and the value of the first random number counter C1 matches the random number that hits them. When it does, it determines with it being a jackpot of the special symbol. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S305.

  On the other hand, in the process of S302, when the probability variation flag 203e is off (S302: No), since the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 acquired in the process of S301 Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S304). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the random number value stored in the special symbol large random number table for low probability. As the random number value that is a big hit of the special symbol, one “0” is set, and when the value of the first random number counter C1 and the random number value that hits the same match, Judged to be a big hit. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S305.

  Then, it is determined whether the special symbol lottery result acquired by the process of S303 or S304 is a special symbol jackpot (S305). Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S301, the display mode for the big hit is set (S306). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S301 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol jackpot type table, and the two types of special symbols jackpot (jackpot A, Among the jackpots B), the jackpot type is determined. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined that it is a big hit A (16R probability variation big hit), and if it is in the range of “50 to 99”, the big hit It is determined that it is B (16R hour junior college hit) (see FIG. 11B).

  In the process of S306, the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, big hit B). Further, in order to stop and display the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type on the third symbol display device 81, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type.

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S307). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S307, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 is stopped until the big hit symbol is stopped. The variation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS1 and the variation time is defined in advance by a table or the like.

  For example, variation patterns for detachment are defined as “displacement (for a long time)”, “detachment (for a short time)”, “reason normal reach”, “reason superreach”, and “reason special reach”. As the variation pattern for jackpots, “common normal reach”, “shared super reach”, “shared special reach” are defined. Various types of “Super Reach” and “Shared Special Reach” are defined.

  In the process of S305, when it is determined that the special symbol is out (S305: No), the display mode at the time of removal is set (S308). In the process of S308, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to a display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is set. Based on this, as the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is set whether it is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out.

  Here, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the special symbol probability changing state, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in the process of S301 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability. Then, set the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “90 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the stop type is set by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with the random value stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. To do. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “80 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined (S309). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S307, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of symbol fluctuation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. To decide.

  When the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 is completed, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control apparatus 114 of the variation pattern determined by the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 is set (S310). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S306 or S308 is set (S311). These variation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of the main process (FIG. 23). The The sound lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the process of S311 ends, the process returns to the special symbol variation process.

  Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 15), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 and there is a start winning. This is a process for executing a hold process for values indicated by various random number counters.

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won the first winning slot 64 (start winning prize) (S401). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S401: Yes), the value of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S402). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S403).

  And, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S401: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is less than 4. If not (S403: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S401: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than 4 (S403: Yes), the number of special symbol reservation balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is incremented by 1 (S404). Then, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S405).

  The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S901) of a main process (see FIG. 23) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the pending ball number command by the process of S405, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above are stored in the RAM 203. Is stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a (S406), and this process is terminated. In the process of S406, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  In this start winning process, the lottery result in the special symbol may be pre-read from the values indicated by various random number counters acquired based on the start winning. As a result, the effect to be executed can be determined before the effect is executed, so that the processing load can be distributed by executing in advance the setting of the music data based on the determination result.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and controls the second symbol variation display performed by the second symbol display device 83, the opening time of the electric accessory, and the like. It is a process to do.

  In this normal symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is hitting the normal symbol (second symbol) (S501). The normal symbol (second symbol) being hit includes when the second symbol display device 83 is displaying the winning symbol and during the opening / closing control of the electric accessory. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is being hit (S501: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S501: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S502), and the second symbol display device is determined. If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S502: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S503). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is greater than 0 (S504). If the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S504: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S504: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (S505).

  Next, the data stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S506). In the processing of S506, the data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After shifting the data, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is acquired (S507).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f of the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S508). The time reduction / intermediate counter 203f is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal symbol time reduction state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

  When the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S508: Yes), it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a big hit of the special symbol (S509). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S509: Yes), the process proceeds to S511. In this embodiment, the special symbol lottery is configured so that it is difficult to win a normal symbol lottery during a special symbol jackpot. This is because the player hits a ball to win a prize at the specific winning opening 65a during a special symbol jackpot (that is, during a special game state). However, when the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released, the ball that is going to win the specific prize opening 65 a enters the first entrance 64. Therefore, it is for making it easy to win the specific winning opening 65a by suppressing the opening of the electric accessory associated with the first winning opening 64. In addition, since the specific winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entrance 64, even if the ball is prevented from entering the first entrance 64 during the big hit of the special symbol, A lot of balls enter the entrance 64. As a result, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes maximum (four times).

  In the process of S509, if the special symbol is not big hit (S509: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol, and the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, so acquired in the process of S507. Based on the value of the second per random number counter C4 and the normal symbol random number table for high probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S510). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-204”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 205-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 11C).

  In the process of S508, when the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S508: No), the process proceeds to S511. In the process of S511, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 acquired in the process of S507, and the low Based on the random number table per normal symbol for probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S511). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per normal symbol for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-28”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 29-239”, It is determined that the symbol is out of the normal pattern (see FIG. 10C).

  Next, it is determined whether the normal symbol lottery result acquired by the processing of S510 or S511 is a normal symbol win (S512). If it is determined that the normal symbol wins (S512: Yes) The display mode for winning is set (S513). In the process of S513, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S514). It is determined whether or not (S515). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S517. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the sphere from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even when it hits the normal symbol, it is the same as when the normal symbol is off In addition, the number of opening times and the opening time of the electric accessory are set.

  In the process of S515, if the special symbol is not a big hit (S515: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in a special symbol big hit, and the pachinko machine 10 is in a short time state of a normal symbol. The opening period of the electric accessory attached to 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S516), and the process proceeds to S519. In the process of S514, when the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S514: No), the process proceeds to S517. In the process of S517, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. In addition to setting for 2 seconds, the number of releases is set to 1 (S517), and the process proceeds to S519.

  If it is determined in step S512 that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S512: No), the display mode at the time of removal is set (S518). In the process of S518, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is finished, the symbol “x” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of detachment is completed, the process proceeds to S519.

  In the process of S519, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S519), and if the value of the hour / hour counter 203f is 1 or more (S519: Yes), the fluctuation in the second symbol display device 83 is detected. The display variation time is set to 3 seconds (S520), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S519: No), the variation display variation time in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S521), and this processing is terminated. In this way, except for the big hit of the special symbol, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display becomes “30 seconds → 3 seconds” as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, Since the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, the ball enters the first entrance 64. Easy state.

  In the process of S502, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S522). The variation time here is a time preset by the processing of S520 or the processing of S521 before the variable display is started on the second symbol display device 83.

  If the variation time has not elapsed in the processing of S522 (S522: No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed in the process of S522 (S522: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S523). In the process of S523, if the normal symbol lottery is won, and the display mode is set by the process of S513, the symbol “◯” as the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lights up). Display). On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is lost and the display mode is set by the processing of S518, the “x” symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lit display) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to When the stop display is set by the process of S523, when the second symbol display update process (see S907) of the main process (see FIG. 23) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lighted display) in the display mode set in the processing of S513 or S518.

  Next, whether or not the normal symbol lottery result (the current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process is the normal symbol hit when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started. Is determined (S524). If the current lottery result is a normal symbol (S524: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set (S525), and this process is terminated. When the start of the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is set by the process of S525, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is performed when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S905) of the main process (see FIG. 23) is executed next. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S516 or S517 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S524, if the current lottery result is out of the normal symbol (S524: No), the process of S525 is skipped and the process is terminated.

  Next, the through-gate passing process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through-gate passing process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and it is determined whether or not a sphere has passed through the second entrance 67. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

  In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S601). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is detected over three timer interruption processes. If it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S601: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S602). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S603).

  Whether the ball has not passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entrance 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is 4. If not less than this (S603: No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (S601: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S603: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is incremented by 1 (S604). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interruption process described above is used as the first of the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. (S605), and this process ends. In the process of S605, the value of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the main control device 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S802). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S803).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S804). If it is turned on (S804: Yes), the process proceeds to S812. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S804: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S805), and if not stored (S805: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not ended normally, the process proceeds to S812 also in this case.

  If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S805: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S806). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S807: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S812. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S914 of the main processing (see FIG. 23). Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S812, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S812). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S813, S814) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Accordingly, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S813, S814) is executed. Similarly, the initialization process (S813, S814) of the RAM 203 is executed when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S813, S814), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S813), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S814). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 is executed, the process proceeds to S810.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S804: No), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S805: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S807: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is retained in the RAM 203 (S808). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S809), and the process proceeds to S810. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S810, an effect permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, an interrupt is permitted (S811), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S901 to S907 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S910 and S911 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, during execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), output data such as commands stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 is transmitted to each control device (peripheral). External output processing to be transmitted to the control device is executed (S901). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading processing of S101 in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 15) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 corresponds to the number of balls acquired. Send a prize ball command. Further, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 16) or the start winning process (see FIG. 18) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Also, the winning information command set in the start winning process is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, a variation pattern command, a stop type command, and the like necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, the opening command, the round number command, and the ending command set in the jackpot control process (see FIG. 24) are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated (S902). Specifically, the first variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first variation type counter CS 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the first variation type counter CS1 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S903), and then, when the special symbol is in the big win state, Then, a jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed (S904). In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1004) is executed in the main process, but may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an electrical accessory opening / closing process for performing opening / closing control of the electrical accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S905). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S525 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 19), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S516 or the processing of S517 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

  Next, the 1st symbol display update process which updates the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is performed (S906). In the first symbol display update processing, when a variation pattern is set by the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 of the special symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 17), the variation display corresponding to the variation pattern is displayed as the first symbol display. Begin at device 37. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And turn on the red LED.

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

  In the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17) is completed, the first symbol display device The variation display being executed in 37 is ended, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the processing of S306 or the processing of S308 of the special symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 17). The device 37 is stopped (lighted).

  Next, a second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S907). In the second symbol display update processing, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the processing of S520 of the normal symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 19) or the processing of S521, the variation display is performed on the second symbol display device 83. Start. Thereby, in the 2nd symbol display apparatus 83, the variable display which turns on the symbol of "(circle)" and the symbol of "x" as a 2nd symbol alternately is performed. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the processing of S523 of the normal symbol variation processing (see FIG. 19), the second symbol display device 83 executes the symbol display update processing. Is stopped, and the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in S513 or S518 of the normal symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 19). (Lights up).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S908). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S908: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1009). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S909: Yes), the process proceeds to S901, and the above-described processes after S901 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the current main process (S909: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S910, S911).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S910). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (399, 239 in the present embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the process of S902 (S911).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S901-S907 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S908, if the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S908: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 21 has been executed, and therefore the process at the time of power-off after S912 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S912), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). (S913). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S914), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S915), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S908 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S901 to S907, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S910 and S911 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power supply interruption state, The process can be started from S901. That is, the process can be started from the process of S901 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shut-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. In the setting process (S801), the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), so that the process can start from S901. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the jackpot control process (S904) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot control process (S904). This jackpot control process (S904) is executed in the main interrupt process (see FIG. 23), and when the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol jackpot state, execution of various effects according to the jackpot or a specific prize This is a process for opening or closing the mouth 65a.

  In the jackpot control process, first, it is determined whether or not a special symbol jackpot is started (S1001). Specifically, if the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 16) S208 is executed and the special symbol jackpot start is set, it is determined that the special symbol jackpot is started. In the process of S1001, when a special symbol jackpot is started (S1001: Yes), an opening command is set (S1002), and this process ends.

  The opening command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and the audio lamp control is performed in the external output process (S901) of the main process (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted toward the device 113. When receiving the opening command, the sound lamp control device 113 transmits a display opening command to the display control device 114. When the display opening command is received by the display control device 114, an opening effect is started in the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1001, when the special symbol jackpot is not started (S1001: No), it is determined whether the special symbol jackpot is being hit (S1003). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. In the process of S1003, if the special symbol is not a big hit (S1003: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1003, if the special symbol is a big hit (1103: Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round (S1004). If it is the start timing of a new round (S1004: Yes), the specific winning opening 65a is opened (S1005), and this process is terminated. When it is determined that the start timing of a new round is determined in the processing of S1004 (S1004: Yes), a round number command indicating the number of rounds is set and transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113. Also good. Thereby, the start timing of a new round can be discriminate | determined in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 113, and a music and an effect can be changed according to the start of a new round.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1004, if it is not the start timing of a new round (S1004: No), it is determined whether the closing condition for the specific winning opening 65a is satisfied (S1006). Specifically, it is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the specific winning opening 65a is opened, or when a predetermined number of balls (for example, a total of 10 balls) have been won in the specific winning opening 65a. It is determined that the condition is met.

  In the process of S1006, when the condition for closing the specific winning opening 65a is satisfied (S1006: Yes), the specific winning opening 65a is closed (S1007), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the specific winning opening 65a is not satisfied (S1006: No), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the ending effect (S1008). Specifically, it is determined that it is the start timing of the ending effect when the special gaming state (all 16 rounds) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual is completed.

  In the process of S1008, when it is the start timing of the ending effect (S1008: Yes), an ending command is set (S1009), and it is determined whether or not the special game being executed is a probable big hit (S1010). In the process of S1010, when it is determined that the jackpot A (16R probability variation jackpot) is determined (S1010: Yes), the probability variation flag 203e is set to ON (S1011), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1010 that the big hit B (16R hour / short big hit) is made (S1010: No), the hour / medium counter 203f is set to 100 (S1012), and this process ends.

  The ending command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and the audio lamp control is performed in the external output process (S901) of the main process (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted toward the device 113. When receiving the ending command, the sound lamp control device 113 selects the display mode of the ending effect based on the winning information stored in the winning information storage area 223a of the RAM 223. Then, a display ending command corresponding to the display mode of the selected ending effect is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display ending command is received by the display control device 114, the ending effect is started in the third symbol display device 81. On the other hand, if it is not the ending start timing in the processing of S1008 (S1008: No), this processing is terminated.

<Regarding the Control Processing of the Sound Lamp Control Device in the First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off process flag is on, the power-on process of S1217 (see FIG. 26) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”). ) Is determined during execution (S1102). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1314 in FIG. 26), it executes a power-off process in S1217. Before the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag 203x is turned on. After the power-off process is completed, the power-off process flag 203x is turned off. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1217 is being executed can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag 203x.

  If the power-off process flag 203x is off (S1102: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after an instantaneous power failure and the power supply in S1217 Started after completing the execution of the disconnection process, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) It is. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1103).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1106. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1103: Yes), the process proceeds to S1104, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1103: No), the process proceeds to S1108.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 has been destroyed (S1103: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1104. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1217, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data in the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1103: No), and the process proceeds to S1108.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1102: Yes), the startup process of this time is after an instantaneous power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1217, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1104 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S1104, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1104). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1105: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1106). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1105: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1107), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

  In the process of S1108, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag 203y is turned on (S1108). The power-off flag 203y is turned on when the power-off process in S1217 is executed (see S1216 in FIG. 26). That is, since the power-off flag 203y is turned on before the power-off process of S1217 is executed, the current startup process is instantaneous because the process of S1108 is performed with the power-off flag turned on. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1217 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1108: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1109), and the power-off flag 223y is set to OFF (S1110). Thereafter, after setting the initial value of the RAM 223 (S1111), the interrupt permission is set (S1112), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, the process of S1108 is reached when the power-off flag 223y is turned off because the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, for example, and the process from S1104 to S1106 is performed. Or when the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). Therefore, in such a case (S1108: No), S1109 and S1110, which are work area clear processes of the RAM 223, are skipped, the process proceeds to S1111, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1111), and the interrupt is permitted. Is set (S1112), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clear process in S1109 is that when the process from S1104 to S1108 is reached via the process in S1106, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process in S1104. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 after the startup process of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the current processing of S1201 was executed (S1201). If not (S1201: No), the process proceeds to S1212 without performing S1202 to S1211. In step S1201, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has passed. S1202 to S1211 are mainly processes related to display (production), whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1212, the variable display setting process of S1213, and the process of updating the counter values of S1213 and S1214 in a short cycle. By executing the process of S1212 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent a command received from the main controller 110 from being missed. By executing the process of S1213 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination process Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the processing of S1201 (S1201: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processing of S1203 to S1213 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1202). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1208 described later are set (S1203), and then the power-on notification processing is executed (S1204). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1205 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1205, a waiting-for-waiting effect process is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1206). In the customer waiting effect process, when a predetermined period of time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command. Sent to device 114. In the reserved number display update process, a process for turning on a reserved lamp (not shown) according to the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1207). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. In this process, when an operation by the player on the frame button 22 is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

  Also, when the frame button 22 is pressed during a period in which the change effect is not executed or during the high-speed change period, a process for changing the stage is performed, and a rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the back image corresponding to the stage after the change in the back image change command, the display control device 114 displays the back image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as an image corresponding to the stage. Processing to change to is performed. In addition, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the expectation of the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production | presentation which can have, or selecting the reach | reduction effect of the frame button 22 among several reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1207 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, a lamp editing process is executed (S1208), and then a sound editing / output process is executed (S1209). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1209, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1210), and the process proceeds to S1211. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process in S1208 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output processing of S1209 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  After the process of S1210, a speaker check process is executed (S1211), and the process proceeds to S1212. The speaker check process (S1211) is a process for determining whether light is incident on the internal region 226b1 of the sound output device 226 by the light detection circuit 226e provided in the sound output device 226, and performing error notification. . Details of the speaker check processing (S1211) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S1212, a command determination process that performs a process according to the command received from the main controller 110 is executed (S1212). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process of S1212 is completed, a variable display setting process is executed in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1213). Specifically, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. Details of this variation display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1213 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1214). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1214 (S1214: Yes), both the power interruption flag 203y and the power interruption processing flag 203x are turned on (S1216), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1217). . After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag 203x is turned off (S1218), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the storage of information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1214 (S1214: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1215), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1215: No), the process returns to S1201, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1214: Yes), the process is infinitely looped to stop the execution of the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process (S1212) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the command determination process (S1212). This command determination processing (S1212) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. . Further, in this process, when the reserved ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the third symbol display device 81 also determines to start the continuous notice effect.

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. It is determined whether or not (S1301). When the variation pattern command is received (S1301: Yes), the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1302), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1303). Return to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a variation display setting process (see FIG. 28) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and its variation pattern type.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1301: No), it is then determined whether or not a stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1304). When the stop type command is received (S1304: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1305), and the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1306). Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a later-described variable display setting process (see FIG. 28) is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

  On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1304: No), it is then determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1307). If an opening command is received (S1307: Yes), a display opening command corresponding to the received command is set (S1308), and the opening music, the jackpot music, and the music data table 222b are selected. The transfer area 223e is set (S1309), and this process ends.

  Here, the opening command is transmitted from the main controller 110 when the jackpot game is started. Accordingly, when the jackpot game is started, the display opening command and the opening music can be set, so that the display of the effect on the third symbol display device and the sound output device can be performed in accordance with the start of the jackpot game. The reproduction of music to 226 can be executed.

  If the opening command has not been received in the processing of S1307 (S1307: No), it is then determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1309). If the ending command is received (S1309: Yes), the display ending command is set (S1311), the ending music 222b4 is set in the music transfer area 223e (S1312), and the process is terminated.

  The display ending command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is displayed in the command output process (S1302) of the main process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the control device 114. When receiving the display ending command, the display control device 114 starts the ending effect in the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if the ending command has not been received in the process of S1310 (S1310: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and the process according to the received command is executed (S1313). ), The process returns to the main process. If the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. Set the command to send to. Other commands include, for example, the above-described round number command and reserved ball number command.

  Next, the variable display setting process (S1213) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the change display setting process (S1213). This variable display setting process (S1213) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81, A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110.

  In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is ON (S1401). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1401: No), the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main controller 110, so the process proceeds to S1406. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1401: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1402), and then the fluctuation pattern is determined in the process of S1303 of the command determination process (see FIG. 27). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1403).

  Then, based on the obtained variation pattern type, a variation pattern command for display for notification to the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set for transmission to the display control device 114 (S1404). The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  Next, the variation pattern music corresponding to the variation pattern is selected from the various variation pattern songs 222b1 of the music data table 222b and set in the music transfer area 223e (S1405). As a result of the processing of S1405, the variation pattern music is set in the music transfer area 223e, so that the variation pattern music is reproduced from the sound output device 226.

  When the processing of S1405 is completed, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1406). In the process of S1406, a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas of the winning information storage area 223a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as first area → execution area, second area → first area, third area → second area, and fourth area → third area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1407.

  In the processing of S1407, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1407). If it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is not on (that is, it is off) (S1407: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main control device 110, and therefore this fluctuation display is performed. The setting process ends, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1407: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1408), and then in the process of S1306 of the command determination process (see FIG. 27), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1409).

  Next, based on the set stop type, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1410). Exit. In the display control device 114, by receiving this display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by this display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  Next, the details of the speaker check process (S1211) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing speaker check processing (S1211). In this speaker check process (S1211), it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sound output device 226. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, an abnormality process is executed.

  In the speaker check process (S1211), first, the state of the light detection signal LS from the light detection circuit 226e is acquired (S1501). Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired light detection signal LS is high (S1502). As described above, the photodetection signal LS is irradiated to the internal region 226b1 when the current value output from the photosensor provided in the photodetection circuit 226e is higher than the current value corresponding to illuminance of 5 lux. When the brightness (illuminance) of the light becomes 5 lux or more, it is set to high (5V). Therefore, in the process of S1502, when it is determined that the light detection signal LS is high, it is determined that the diaphragm 226c2 and the like of the sound output device 226 are destroyed and light is incident on the internal region 226b1. can do.

  In the process of S1502, when it is determined that the light detection signal LS is high (S1502), the light is incident on the internal region 226b1 of the audio output device 226, and the diaphragm 226c2 and the like are destroyed. Since the possibility is high, the abnormal time processing of S1503 to S1506 is executed.

  Specifically, the internal LEDs 226d1 and 226d2 are set to ON (S1503), an alarm sound signal is set to be output to the speaker 226c (S1504), and an abnormal signal is output to the external output terminal plate 261 (S1505). Next, a display abnormality command is set (S1506), and this process is terminated.

  By the process of S1503, the internal LEDs 226d1 and 226d2 are controlled to emit light. As a result, even if the diaphragm 226c2 is damaged, even if the damaged portion is closed so that light does not enter the internal region 226b1, it is possible to continuously notify the abnormality by the light of the internal LEDs 226d1 and 226d2. , The execution of cheating can be suppressed.

  This internal LED 226d is turned off by turning off the power of the gaming machine. That is, after an employee in the hall recognizes the abnormality notification and confirms the presence or absence of fraud, the abnormality notification is continued until the gaming machine is restarted. The internal LEDs 226d1 and 226d2 may be configured to be turned off by a predetermined operation (for example, pressing of the RAM erase switch 122). Further, the configuration is such that the abnormality detection (light detection) by the light detection circuit 226e is continuously stored without using the internal LED 226d, and is stored by a predetermined operation (for example, pressing of the RAM erase switch 122). The information may be initialized. Thereby, even if it does not use internal LRD226d, after detecting abnormality once, it can alert | report that there was abnormality continuously.

  By the processing in S1504, an alarm sound is output from the speaker 226c. Here, the light detection signal LS becomes high when light is incident on the internal region 226b1 due to damage to the diaphragm 226c2. Accordingly, an alarm sound can be output from the speaker 226c when light enters the internal region 226b1, that is, before the wiring 226c3 that supplies power to the speaker 226c is disconnected. Thereby, since the wiring 226c3 is disconnected and the alarm sound can be output before the sound is completely output from the speaker 226c, it is possible to easily notice the occurrence of the abnormality and to suppress the illegal act. .

  In addition to the sound output device 226, a speaker that outputs sound may be provided and an alarm sound may be output from the speaker. Thereby, even when the sound output device 226 is destroyed and the alarm sound cannot be output, the alarm sound can be output, and the hall clerk or the like can notice the abnormality.

  Since the abnormal signal is output to the external output terminal board 261 by the processing of S1505, the abnormal signal can be detected by a hall computer or the like. Thereby, even when the sound cannot be output from the speaker 226c due to, for example, the wiring 226c3 being cut off, the occurrence of abnormality can be detected.

  Further, it is also possible to execute only the output of an abnormal signal to the external output terminal board 261 without executing the abnormal process (S1504, S1506) for notifying other errors. Accordingly, it is possible to monitor a player who performs an illegal act without sensing that the player has detected an abnormality.

  The abnormal command for display set by the process of S1506 is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1202) of the main process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 221. Is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives this display abnormality command, the abnormality is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Thereby, since the occurrence of the illegal act is notified, the illegal act can be suppressed.

  In the process of S1502, when it is determined that the light detection signal LS is not high, the processes of S1503 to S1506 are skipped, and this process ends.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, an illegal act of cutting the wiring 226c3 in the sound output device 226 is detected by detecting that light is incident on the internal region 226b1 in the sound output device 226. It is configured so that it can be detected. Therefore, before the wiring 226c3 is cut, the entry of foreign matter into the internal region 226c4 can be detected, so that the above-described fraud can be suppressed.

  In addition, a base member 226b2 is provided between the wiring 226c3 and the diaphragm 226c2 arranged in the internal region 226c4. As a result, even if the diaphragm 226c2 is damaged and a foreign object enters the internal region 226c4 in order to cut the wiring 226c3, the base member 226b2 becomes an obstacle, making it difficult to cut the wiring 226c3.

  Further, a light detection circuit 226e is provided between the wiring 226c3 and the diaphragm 226c2. Thereby, it is possible to efficiently detect an illegal act of damaging the diaphragm 226c2 in an attempt to cut the wiring 226c3.

  The sound output device 226 is provided with a duct portion 226a1 through which light can enter, and a light detection circuit 226e is provided on the opposite side of the duct portion 226a1. As a result, the light detection circuit 226e is not easily affected by light entering from the duct portion 226a1, and thus the light receiving accuracy can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect fraud.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the photon detection circuit 226e may be provided in the side in which the duct part 226a1 is provided. In this case, the illuminance (light amount) of the light applied to the light detection circuit 226e that is determined to be abnormal is determined in consideration of the light amount of light entering from the duct portion, so that the diaphragm 226c2 of the sound output device 226, etc. Can be detected.

  Further, the first photodetection circuit 226e is provided on the side where the duct portion 226a1 is provided, and the first photodetection circuit 226e and the speaker 226c are located on opposite sides (that is, a position far from the duct portion 226a1). The second photodetection circuit 226e may be provided. In this case, since the first photodetection circuit 226e is affected by the duct portion 226a1, the illuminance (light quantity) of the detected light is larger than that of the second photodetection circuit 226e. Thereby, when the illuminance (light quantity) of the light detected by the second light detection circuit 226e is larger than that of the first light detection circuit 226e (or when the difference is equal to or less than a predetermined amount), it is abnormal. It can be determined that there is.

  Further, a region where the wiring 226c3 in the sound output device 226 is provided may be covered with a light shielding member, and the light detection circuit 226e may be provided in the covered space. As a result, even in the audio output device 226, the abnormality detection by the light detection circuit 226e is performed only when there is a high possibility that the particularly important wiring 226c3 is disconnected, and the abnormality can be notified. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player or the hall employee from being confused because the abnormality is notified in spite of a minor abnormality.

  Further, a cover body is provided on the front surface of the sound output device 226, and a light emitting device (such as an LED) is provided between the cover body and the front cover 226a. Thus, even if an illegal act such as damaging the diaphragm 226c2 is performed while shielding the cover body, the fact that the diaphragm 226c2 is broken is detected by the light emitting device provided inside the cover body. Is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the light emitting device is not provided, even if the cover body front side is shielded, light from the light emitting device provided in the gaming machine (for example, light from the third symbol display device) Further, it may be configured to be incident between the cover body and the front cover 226a. Thereby, it is possible to detect the above-described fraud without providing a light emitting device (such as an LED).

  Furthermore, the sound output device 226 of the present embodiment is provided with a bypass optical path 226b3 for bypassing the light incident from the duct portion 226a1, and a light detection circuit 226e is provided in a region inside the bypass optical path 226b3. . Since the light detection circuit 226e is hardly affected by light incident from the duct portion 226a1, the light receiving accuracy can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect fraud. The bypass optical path 226d3 is configured to make it difficult for light of a specific wavelength to pass (for example, a polarizing plate is provided, the optical path is complicated so as to be a diffraction limit of the specific wavelength, and the bypass optical path is made of a material that absorbs the specific wavelength. The photodetection circuit 226e may detect light of a specific wavelength that is difficult to pass through.

Second Embodiment
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 37. In the first embodiment described above, a fraudulent act (such as an act of breaking the diaphragm 226c2 and invading a foreign object into the sound output device 226 based on the incidence of light on the internal region 226b1 of the sound output device 226 is performed. Configured to detect. In contrast, in the second embodiment, a vibration sensor 226f is provided in the sound output device 226, and the position (displacement from the reference point) of the vibration plate 226c2 that vibrates when sound is output from the sound output device 226 is determined. The vibration sensor 226f periodically measures, and based on the measurement result, an illegal act on the sound output device 226 is detected.

  Specifically, during the start-up process of the pachinko machine 10, the opening song 222b2 at the time of the big hit is reproduced by the sound output device 226, and the displacement amount of the diaphragm 226c2 at that time is acquired every 10 μs for 5 seconds, and the assumed vibration Store as a pattern. When a big hit is made during the game, the same opening music 222b2 is reproduced, the measured vibration pattern at that time is measured, and the stored assumed vibration pattern is compared. When the difference between the measured vibration pattern and the assumed vibration pattern is large, an abnormality is detected as the diaphragm 226c2 is damaged.

  As a result, a state in which no sound is output from the sound output device 226 or a state in which the sound cannot be normally output can be detected from the vibration measurement result, so that an abnormality (sound in the sound output device 226 that outputs sound by vibration) Mute, abnormal noise output, etc.) can be accurately detected.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the second embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above in that the sound output device 226 is provided with a vibration sensor 226f instead of the light detection circuit 226e, and the internal LED 226d is deleted. Are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a metal plate is attached to the back surface of the diaphragm 226c2 of the speaker 226c, and the vibration sensor 226f is attached at a position not in contact with the metal plate, and the capacitor formed by the metal plate and the sensor is static. The displacement (vibration level) is measured from the electric capacity.

  Here, the speaker 226c outputs sound by displacing (vibrating) the diaphragm 226c2 based on the voltage input from the wiring 226c3. The voltage input from the wiring 226c3 is varied between “−5V to 5V”. When the input voltage is “0V”, the diaphragm 226c2 is in the initial position which is the midpoint of the range in which the diaphragm 226c2 can move. Accordingly, the position of the diaphragm 226c2 is varied. The position where the diaphragm 226c2 is varied is away from the initial position in proportion to the magnitude of the input voltage. When a positive input voltage is input, the diaphragm 226c2 is varied from the initial position toward the front surface. When a negative input voltage is input, the diaphragm 226c2 is varied from the initial position toward the back surface. Specifically, when the input voltage is “5V”, the diaphragm 226c2 is varied to the upper limit position of the movable range in the front direction, and when the input voltage is “−5V”, the diaphragm 226c2 is in the rear direction. It is variable up to the upper limit position of the range of motion. When the input voltage is “2.5 V”, the diaphragm 226c2 is varied to the midpoint between the upper limit position of the movable range in the front direction and the initial position.

  The displacement amount (vibration level) described above is a value indicating the amount by which the diaphragm 226c2 of the speaker 226c is changed from the initial position, and is indicated by a value of “−128 to 127”. When the diaphragm 226c2 is changed from the initial position toward the front surface of the speaker 226c, a positive value is obtained. When the diaphragm 226c2 is changed from the initial position toward the rear surface of the speaker 226c, a negative value is obtained. Specifically, when the diaphragm 226c2 is changed to the upper limit position of the movable range in the front direction, the displacement amount (vibration level) is “127”, and conversely, the diaphragm 226c2 is the upper limit position of the movable range in the rear direction. The displacement amount (vibration level) becomes “−128”.

  The displacement amount (vibration level) of the diaphragm 226c2 measured by the vibration sensor 226f is input to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113 as the vibration level signal BL. This vibration level signal BL is acquired in a vibration measurement process to be described later (S2102 in FIG. 35). Since the vibration measurement process is executed every 10 μs by timer interruption, the vibration level signal BL can be acquired every 10 μs. Here, since the period of 10 μs is 100 kHz in terms of frequency, the displacement amount (vibration level) of the diaphragm 226c2 can be measured at a sampling frequency of 100 kHz.

  The vibration sensor 226f is not limited to this. A piezoelectric element (an element that generates a voltage based on the received pressure) is brought into contact with the vibration plate 226c2, and the displacement amount (vibration level) of the vibration plate 226c2 is generated by the voltage generated by the piezoelectric element. ) May be measured. Further, a sound sensor may be provided instead of the vibration sensor 226f, and the sound pressure detected by the sound sensor may be measured as a displacement amount (vibration level). In addition, the displacement amount (vibration level) of the diaphragm 226c2 may be measured by a laser displacement meter, an acceleration sensor, or the like.

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the opening music is played when the pachinko machine 10 is started up, and during that time, vibration measurement processing (see FIG. 35) is executed every 10 μs, and the displacement amount (vibration level) of the diaphragm 226c2 ) Is stored in the assumed vibration memory 223h. Thereafter, when the game is executed and the jackpot is reached, the opening music is played, and the vibration measurement process (see FIG. 35) is similarly executed. The values of the measured vibration memory 223g and the assumed vibration memory 223h measured at that time are compared, and if the difference between the values is within the allowable range, it is determined to be normal, and if it is outside the allowable range, it is determined to be abnormal. When it is determined that there is an abnormality, it is notified that it is abnormal. Thereby, for example, when the diaphragm 226c2 is damaged and the diaphragm 226c2 is not vibrated, the difference between the measured vibration memory 223g and the assumed vibration memory 223h is outside the allowable range. The breakage of the diaphragm 226c2 can be detected and an abnormality can be notified.

  Next, the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113. The RAM 223 in this embodiment is different in that a measurement counter 223f, a measurement vibration memory 223g, and an assumed vibration memory 223h are newly provided. The other points are the same, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 31B, the contents of the RAM 223 newly provided in the present embodiment will be described.

  The measurement counter 223f is a counter for measuring an elapsed time after setting music data in the music transfer area 223e. That is, it is a counter for measuring the playback time of the music. This measurement counter 223f is incremented by one every time the vibration measurement process (see FIG. 35) is executed (see S2104), and the assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34) or speaker check process 2 (see FIG. 37). ). If the referenced measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (S2004 in FIG. 34, S2201 in FIG. 37), the music playback time is 5 seconds, and an assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34) or speaker check process. After the necessary processing is executed at 2 (see FIG. 37), the measurement counter 223f is initialized to 0.

  The measured vibration memory 233g stores the value of the measured vibration level signal BL. In the vibration measurement process (see FIG. 35), the value of the vibration level signal BL is written in order from the start address (see FIG. 35). (See S2103). The written value of the measured vibration memory 233g is the estimated vibration memory 223h when the measurement counter 223f is 500000 (that is, when the set music is played for 5 seconds) in the assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34). It is initialized after being set to. In the speaker check process 2 (see FIG. 37), when the measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (that is, when the set music is played for 5 seconds), it is initialized after being compared with the assumed vibration memory 223h. . Although details will be described later, whether or not the sound output device 226 is abnormal is determined based on whether or not the difference between the comparison results is within an allowable range.

  The assumed vibration memory 223h is a memory for storing vibration measurement results when music data is reproduced when the pachinko machine 10 is started up. As described above, in the assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34), When the measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (that is, when the set music is played for 5 seconds), the contents of the assumed vibration memory 223h are set. Further, in the speaker check process 2 (FIG. 37), when it is determined that the comparison result between the vibration measurement result and the assumed vibration is within the allowable range (see S2203: Yes in FIG. 37), the measurement is a measurement result. Updated with the contents of the vibration memory. Thereby, it can adapt when the environment (temperature, humidity, etc.) around the pachinko machine 10 has changed since the start-up.

<Regarding Control Process of Main Controller in Second Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the control process of the main controller 110 in the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the startup process is changed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 32, the details of the start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that the wait time is changed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Specifically, an initial setting process associated with power-on in S801 is executed (S801). Next, a wait process (6 seconds in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S820).

  Here, in the second embodiment, in the sound lamp control device 113, the assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34) is executed when the power is turned on. The assumed vibration memory 223h is set by this assumed vibration setting process (see FIG. 34), and this assumed vibration memory 223h detects an abnormality in the sound output device 226 when the opening effect is executed (when the opening music is played). Used for. The assumed vibration memory 223 stores vibrations in the sound output device 226 when the opening music is played for 5 seconds from the beginning. Therefore, it takes 5 seconds to complete the assumed vibration setting process. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a wait time of 6 seconds, which is 5 seconds longer than the wait time of 1 second in the first embodiment described above, is provided. As a result, the main control device 110 can be started after waiting for the sub control device to become operable.

  When the process of S820 is completed, the processes of S803 to S814 are executed as in the first embodiment, and this process ends.

<Regarding Control Process of Audio Lamp Control Device in Second Embodiment>
Next, control processing executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that the startup process, a part of the command determination process (see S1213) are changed, and the speaker check process instead of the speaker check process (S1211). 2 (S1220) is executed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing start-up processing. This start-up process is started when the sound lamp control device 113 is turned on, and is a process for starting the sound lamp control device 113.

  The start-up process in the second embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in that an assumed vibration setting process (S1120) is executed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  First, the processing from S1101 to S1110 is executed as in the first embodiment. Next, in order to measure an assumed vibration pattern, an assumed vibration setting process is executed (S1120). When the process of S1120 is completed, interrupt permission is set (S1111), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Here, the details of the assumed vibration setting process (S1120) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the assumed vibration setting process (S1120). In this assumed vibration setting process (S1120), when the sound lamp control device 113 is activated, the opening music piece 222b2 is reproduced for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds) using the sound output device 226, and the sound output at the time of reproduction is output. This is a process of storing the vibration of the device 226 as an assumed vibration.

  In the assumed vibration setting process (S1120), first, the opening music 222b2 is transferred to the music area 223e (S2001), and 0 is set in the measurement counter (S2002). Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of music are provided as the opening music 222b2, but the sound data for the first 5 seconds of each music is configured to be the same. Thereby, even if any opening music is selected and output at the start of the jackpot, the speaker check process described later can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one type of music may be used. Alternatively, a separate music for inspection may be prepared and reproduced before the opening music is reproduced.

  When the process of S2002 is completed, a timer interrupt for the vibration measurement process is set (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2004. The timer interrupt period set in the processing of S2003 is 10 μs. As a result, the vibration measurement process (FIG. 35) is executed after 10 μs. Details of the vibration measurement process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S2004, it is determined whether or not the measurement counter 223f is 500000 (S2004). Since this measurement counter 223f is incremented by 1 by vibration measurement processing (FIG. 35) executed by timer interruption every 10 μs, the measurement counter 223f becomes 500,000 when the reproduction of the opening music is started. 5 seconds after (S2001). In the process of S2004, when it is determined that the measurement counter 223f is not 500,000, the process of S2004 is executed again.

  Note that a wait process (for example, 10 μs) may be inserted before the process of S2004 is executed again. Thereby, the process of S2004 is frequently performed and the MPU 221 is occupied, so that it is possible to suppress problems such as the inability to operate other processes.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2004, when it is determined that the measurement counter 223f is 500,000, the music transfer area 223e is cleared to stop the reproduction of the opening music (S2005), and the content of the measurement vibration memory 223g is changed. The assumed vibration memory 223h is set (S2007). Thereafter, the measurement counter 223f is initialized to 0, and this process is terminated. Note that the playback of the opening music is stopped in the process of S2005, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the playback may be stopped after playing all of the music, or after a predetermined time has elapsed. Or you may make it switch to another music. Also, the music transfer area 223e is cleared to stop the music playback. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data in the music transfer area 223e is muted (by gradually lowering the volume over a predetermined time). It is also possible to switch to the one that has been processed. As a result, it is possible to suppress noise (so-called “bottom sound”) that is generated when the music data being reproduced suddenly switches to 0 data.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the vibration measurement process executed by the timer interruption in the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the vibration measurement process. This vibration measurement process is a process of measuring and storing a signal of the vibration level signal BL of the vibration sensor 226f provided in the sound output device 226 for a predetermined period (while the measurement counter 223f is less than 500000).

  In the vibration measurement process, first, it is determined whether or not the measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (S2101). If it is determined that the measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (S2101: Yes), since the period for measuring the vibration level has elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the measurement counter 223f is not 500000 (that is, less than 500000) (S2101: No), the vibration level signal BL is acquired (S2102), and the measurement counter 223f is set as the start address of the measurement vibration memory 223g. The value of the acquired vibration level signal BL is written to the address obtained by adding the value of (S2103).

  When the process of S2103 is completed, 1 is added to the measurement counter 223f (S2104), a timer interrupt for the vibration measurement process is set (S2105), and this process ends.

  In the process of S2105, the vibration measurement process is set to be executed again after 10 μs. Thus, the vibration measurement process is executed every 10 μs until the measurement counter 223f reaches 500,000, and is not executed after the measurement period has elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, the vibration measurement process is executed by timer interruption. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed every 10 μs in the main process. Further, although the vibration measurement process is configured to be executed every 10 μs, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at shorter intervals (for example, every 5 μs) or longer intervals (every 100 μs).

  Next, the details of the command determination process (S1212) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the command determination process (S1212). This command determination process (S1212) is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the process when the opening command is received is changed, and the other part is the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the command determination process (S1212), the processes from S1301 to S1307 are executed as in the first embodiment described above. Next, if it is determined in step S1307 that an opening command has been received (S1307: Yes), an opening command for display is set (S1308), and the opening song and the jackpot music are set based on the jackpot type. The music transfer area 223e is set (S1309).

  When the process of S1309 is completed, 0 is set to the measurement counter 223f (S1320), a timer interrupt for the vibration measurement process is set (S1321), and this process ends. Thereby, the vibration level of the sound output device 226 when the opening music is reproduced can be measured.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1307 that the opening command has not been received (S1307: No), the process from step S1310 to step S1313 is executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above, and this process ends. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the speaker check process 2 (S1220) executed in the main process of the sound lamp control device 113 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing speaker check processing 2 (S1220). This speaker check process 2 (S1220) is a process executed in place of the speaker check process (S1211) in the first embodiment, and detects an abnormality of the sound output device 226 and executes an abnormality notification. It is processing.

  In the speaker check process 2, first, it is determined whether or not the measurement counter 223f is 500,000 (S2201). In the process of S2201, when it is determined that the measurement counter 223f is not 500,000 (S2201: No), this is the case when it is not the measurement timing of the vibration level of the sound output device 226 or the measurement is in progress. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S2201 that the measurement counter 223f is 500000 (S2201: Yes), it is the measurement timing of the vibration level of the sound output device 226, so the vibration level of the sound output device 226 is normal. The processing from S2202 to S2208 is executed to determine whether or not there is.

  In the process of S2202, the assumed vibration memory 223h and the measured vibration memory 223g are compared (S2202). Specifically, the vibration level difference at each timing (every 10 μs) stored in each memory is calculated, and the sum of the differences is calculated as the vibration level at each timing (10 μs) stored in the assumed vibration memory 223h. A comparison is made using the error ratio calculated by dividing by the sum of. Next, it is determined whether or not the sum of differences calculated as a comparison result is within an allowable range (S2203). Specifically, when the error ratio between the measured vibration memory 223g and the assumed vibration memory 223h is within 5%, it is determined that it is within the allowable range, and when it is greater than 5%, it is determined that it is out of the allowable range. To do. Note that the value for determining whether the value is within the allowable range may be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, the value is defined as a relative value to the value stored in the assumed vibration memory, but is defined as an absolute value. You may do it. Moreover, although it comprised so that the value of a vibration level might be compared, you may make it compare not only this but the frequency characteristic of a vibration.

  Here, a case where a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kHz is used as the opening music will be described. Here, in order to simplify the description, a case where a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kHz is used will be described. However, the music of the opening music 222b2 is actually reproduced. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kHz is reproduced as an opening song in the startup process, and the vibration pattern measured at that time is stored in the assumed vibration memory 223h. When the amplitude level of the reproduced rectangular wave is “100”, the data stored in the assumed vibration memory 223h includes “100” and “100” every 100,000 times (every second) as vibration level values for 500000 times. “−100” is stored alternately.

  Next, the jackpot is generated, and the rectangular wave described above is reproduced as the opening music, and “97” and “−97” are displayed in the measurement vibration memory 223g every 100,000 times (every second) by the vibration measurement process (see FIG. 35). Assume that they are stored alternately. In this case, the vibration level difference (absolute value difference) at each timing is “3”, and the sum of the differences (absolute value differences) for 500000 times is “1500000”. The error ratio obtained by dividing this value by “50000000”, which is the sum of the values in the assumed vibration memory 223h, is 3%. Therefore, in this case, it is determined that the difference is within the allowable range.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that “90” and “−90” are alternately stored in the measurement vibration memory 223g every 100,000 times (every second). In this case, the difference in vibration level (difference in absolute value) at each timing is “10”, and the sum of differences (difference in absolute value) for 500000 times is “5000000”. From this value, if the error ratio is obtained in the same manner as described above, it becomes 10%. In this case, it is determined that the difference is outside the allowable range.

  Note that the method of determining whether or not the value difference (absolute value difference) is within the allowable range is not limited to the above-described method, and a predetermined vibration level (eg, “70” for 5 seconds of the music playback time). “)” May be measured and the number of times may be compared. Further, the comparison with the assumed vibration memory 223g may not be performed, and the determination may be made based on whether the average of the vibration levels in the measurement vibration memory 223h has reached a predetermined vibration level (for example, “50”).

  In the process of S2203, when it is determined that the difference of the comparison result is within the allowable range (that is, the error ratio is within 5%), the contents of the measured vibration memory 223g are written into the assumed vibration memory 223h (S2207), Transition to processing. In the present embodiment, the measurement vibration memory as a measurement result is updated by the processing of S2207. Thereby, it can adapt when the environment (temperature, humidity, etc.) around the pachinko machine 10 has changed since the start-up. Note that the update process of S2207 may not be performed. As a result, the contents of the assumed vibration memory 223h may gradually change, such as when the diaphragm 226c2 is gradually destroyed. In this case, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the error ratio with respect to the measurement vibration memory 223g falls within an allowable range even though the diaphragm 226c2 is broken. In addition, the update process of S2207 may be executed and an upper limit to be updated may be set. As a result, it is possible to adapt to a case where the change has occurred since the start-up, and it is possible to suppress a problem that the content of the assumed vibration memory 223h is gradually changed so that the destruction of the diaphragm 226c2 cannot be detected. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2203 that the difference between the comparison results is not within the allowable range, an alarm sound signal is output to the speaker (S2204), and an abnormal signal indicating abnormality is output to the external output terminal plate 261 (S2205). ), An abnormal display command is set (S2206), and the process proceeds to S2208.

  When the process of S2206 or S2207 is completed, the measurement counter 223f is set to 0 (S2208), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, for example, a fraudulent act that makes it impossible to output sound or cannot output sound normally by damaging, for example, the diaphragm 226c2 of the sound output device 226, The sound output device 226 can be detected by determining whether normal vibration is occurring. Thereby, it can be detected that sound is not normally output from the sound output device 226, and it is possible to detect that an illegal act has been performed.

  In this embodiment, the opening music is played for 5 seconds when the power is turned on, and the vibration in the audio output device 226 at that time is stored as the assumed vibration. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the assumed vibration is previously stored. You may comprise so that it may provide in ROM. This eliminates the need to measure and store the assumed vibration when the power is turned on, so that the pachinko machine 10 can be started quickly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration in the sound output device 226 when playing the opening music is configured to be stored as the assumed vibration. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and assumed vibration is played when a predetermined variation pattern music is played. Alternatively, a case where an RTC effect music executed at a specific time or every specific time is reproduced may be assumed as vibration. Furthermore, although the case where the music related to the production of the pachinko machine 10 is reproduced is assumed vibration, it is not limited to this, and the case where a sound of a specific frequency (for example, a frequency outside the human audible range) is reproduced is assumed vibration. You may do it. Accordingly, since the frequency outside the human audible range is reproduced and the vibration is measured, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that fraud is being monitored.

  Further, whether or not normal vibration is occurring may be determined using the result of frequency analysis of the values of the measured vibration memory 223g and the assumed vibration memory 223h. Furthermore, the frequency analysis result may be compared by excluding a specific frequency (for example, a low frequency). Thereby, since the influence by the vibration (low frequency) due to the shaking of the table can be reduced and compared, the accuracy of abnormality detection can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the vibration level generated by the vibration of the diaphragm 226c2 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice coil (inside the speaker 226c is vibrated by the vibration of the diaphragm 226c2. It may also be configured to measure the voltage produced by (not shown). Thereby, since abnormality detection can be performed without being affected by vibrations other than the vibration of the diaphragm 226c2 (for example, vibrations input from the outside of the pachinko machine 10), the accuracy of abnormality detection can be improved. .

  Furthermore, abnormality detection may be performed only when there is no vibration by the diaphragm 226c2, that is, when no sound is output. Further, when the vibration level is below a predetermined amount, that is, when the volume is below a predetermined amount, an abnormality may be detected. Thereby, when the sound is output more than a predetermined amount, it is possible to notify the abnormality even if it is not a normal alarm sound, and it is only necessary to compare the sound volume, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The ROM 222 stores vibration information for abnormality determination (information based on the number of vibrations or the vibration width of the cone when a normal check sound is output) at the time of shipment, and the vibration information every time the power is turned on. The process which determines the difference with respect to is performed. If the determination result is within a normal range (for example, an error of 5% or less), the detected vibration information is stored in the storage area of the RAM 223, and it is determined whether there is an abnormality in the game with respect to the vibration information You may comprise as follows. With this configuration, it is possible to detect an abnormality from vibration information that matches the state of the speaker cone, which varies with humidity or the like. Further, the abnormality determination in the initial setting may be performed by determining an abnormality with an error of 10% or the like, and making a determination with an error within 3% with respect to the measured vibration information during the game. In this way, in the initial setting, abnormalities are discriminated with a loose setting value in the state of the speaker, and abnormalities are judged with a strict setting value (allowable range) with vibration information matched to individual differences during the game. An abnormality can be detected.

  Moreover, you may combine 1st Embodiment mentioned above and 2nd Embodiment. For example, if it is configured to notify the abnormality by determining that both the light detection circuit 226e and the vibration sensor 226f are abnormal, it is possible to detect the fraudulent act with higher accuracy.

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

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

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

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

  You may comprise combining each or all of said each embodiment and a modification, respectively. In addition, although the sub control devices such as the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 are configured, the present invention is not limited thereto, and all functions may be integrated into the main control device 110.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

<Feature A group> (Detecting fraud by placing an optical sensor inside the speaker)
An audio output unit capable of outputting audio, a cover body covering the back side of the audio output unit, and a signal output means for outputting a first signal for outputting audio to the audio output unit, In a gaming machine in which a connection line for electrically connecting the signal output means and the audio output unit is disposed from the audio output unit to the outside of the cover body through the cover body, the inside of the cover body A light receiving means that is arranged and capable of outputting a second signal based on receiving light, a determination means that determines the second signal output from the light receiving means, and a determination result by the determination means is specified Output means for outputting an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality in the case of the determination result of the game machine A1.

  Here, a game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a sound output device such as a speaker for outputting sound. There is known a gaming machine that outputs a sound such as an alarm sound to notify an abnormality when a fraud is detected by a sound output from the sound output device (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-167406). In this case, in the speaker or the like, the cone portion where the sound is output can be easily damaged, so that the sound such as the alarm sound is not output even if the connection portion is broken and the internal connection cable is cut off. There was a risk of fraud. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress such injustice.

  According to the gaming machine A1, since the light receiving means is disposed inside the cover body, even when the audio output unit is damaged and the internal connection line is to be disconnected, the light from the outside can be obtained. It can be determined by the determining means that it has entered, and fraud can be recognized early. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A1, the cover body is configured in a shape having a predetermined space between the back surface of the sound output unit, and the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit is directed toward the front side of the sound output unit. The gaming machine A2 is characterized in that an opening for outputting to the front is formed on the front side.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit is output to a predetermined space between the cover body and the back surface of the sound output unit, and the output sound is an opening formed on the front side of the cover body. Is output in the direction of the front side of the sound output unit. Thereby, the sound output from the front side of the sound output unit and the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit are output to the front side of the sound output unit. It is possible to make the sound output to the player powerful and improve the interest of the player.

  In the gaming machine A2, the light receiving means is arranged at a position where it is difficult to receive light entering from the opening.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2, the following effects are produced. That is, external light enters through the opening that outputs the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit toward the front side of the sound output unit, but the light receiving means receives the light that enters from the opening. Is disposed at a position where it is difficult to receive light. As a result, it is possible to determine when the audio output unit is damaged and the internal connection line is to be disconnected without being affected by the light entering from the opening, and the accuracy of recognizing fraud is improved. There is an effect that can be made.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the light receiving means is arranged with a light receiving portion facing at least a part of the connection line.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2 or A3, the following effects are produced. That is, the light receiving means can receive light from the outside which enters the connection line disposed inside the cover body. Here, when the sound output unit is damaged, if light from the outside enters the internal connection line, it is highly likely that the connection line will be disconnected. On the other hand, when light from the outside does not enter, the connection line is unlikely to be disconnected. Therefore, it can be determined by the determining means that the attending means has received a case where light from the outside enters the internal connection line. Thereby, there is an effect that it is possible to accurately determine the case where the connection line is likely to be disconnected.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A4, the opening is formed on one side in parallel with the front side of the audio output unit, and the light receiving means and the connection line are on the one side A gaming machine A5, which is arranged on the other side of the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A2 to A4, the following effects are produced. That is, since the opening is arranged on the other side different from the one side on which the connection line is arranged, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress fraud in which the connection line is illegally cut from the opening.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A5 has a front cover body arranged on the front side of the audio output unit, and the front cover body is arranged apart from the front side of the audio output unit A gaming machine A6 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the following effects are produced. That is, it is possible to prevent the front cover body from improperly inserting the foreign object by damaging the audio output unit. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A6, the gaming machine A7 includes light emitting means for outputting the light toward the voice output unit between the voice output unit and the front cover body.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A6, the following effects are produced. That is, since the light emitting means for emitting light toward the audio output unit is arranged between the audio output unit 前面 and the front cover body that is arranged apart from the audio output unit, fraud that damages the audio output unit is performed. Then, the light from the light emitting means can easily enter inside. Therefore, it is possible to easily configure the light detection by the light receiving means, and it is possible to detect fraud early.

<Feature B group> (Detects fraud by detecting the vibration of the cone part)
Detected by the detecting means when outputting the sound by vibrating the vibrating section, detecting means for detecting vibration information of the vibrating section, and outputting the predetermined sound from the sound outputting section A determination unit that performs determination based on the vibration information that has been performed, and an abnormal process execution unit that executes an abnormal process when the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result. A gaming machine B1.

  Here, a game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a sound output device such as a speaker for outputting sound. There is known a gaming machine that outputs a sound such as an alarm sound to notify an abnormality when a fraud is detected by a sound output from the sound output device (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-167406). In this case, in the speaker or the like, the cone portion where the sound is output can be easily damaged, so that the sound such as the alarm sound is not output even if the connection portion is broken and the internal connection cable is cut off. There was a risk of fraud. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress such injustice.

  According to the gaming machine B1, breakage in the vibration part of the sound output part is detected by the vibration information. When the determination result corresponding to the damage is determined by the determination unit, the abnormal process is executed by the abnormal process execution unit. Thereby, fraud can be recognized at an early stage. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

  The gaming machine B1 has storage means capable of storing the vibration information, and the determination means makes a determination based on the vibration information stored in the storage means and the vibration information detected by the detection means. A gaming machine B2 that is to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. In other words, since the determination unit determines whether the result is a specific determination result based on the vibration information stored in the storage unit and the vibration information detected by the detection unit, there is an effect that a stable determination can be executed. is there.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the vibration information includes information based on the number of vibrations of the vibration unit detected by the detection unit for a predetermined period when a predetermined sound is output from the sound output unit. A gaming machine B3, which is characterized by

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B1 or B2, the vibration information is configured by the number of vibrations of the vibration unit in a predetermined period, so that there is an effect that accurate detection can be executed. .

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the vibration information is configured by information based on a vibration width that is greater than or equal to a predetermined value or less when a predetermined sound is output from the sound output unit. A gaming machine B4.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1 or B2, the vibration information is composed of information based on a vibration width that is greater than or less than a predetermined value when a predetermined sound is output. The amount of vibration information necessary for detecting fraud can be detected by the amount.

  In the gaming machine B4, the information based on the vibration width is provided with time information when the vibration width greater than or less than the predetermined is detected.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4, the following effects are achieved. That is, since the time information in which the vibration width is detected is given, there is an effect that more accurate fraud can be detected by determining the deviation of the time information.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B5, a gaming machine B6 characterized in that the storage means stores predetermined vibration information in advance.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines B2 to B5, since the predetermined vibration information is stored in the storage means in advance, the fraud determination is made for the determined vibration information. There is an effect that it can be determined by the difference between the two.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B6, when the power is turned on, the game machine has an initial process execution means for executing an initial process, and the initial process execution means outputs at least the predetermined sound as the initial process. A gaming machine B7, wherein a sound is output from a sound output unit and the determination by the determination means is executed.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines B1 to B6, a predetermined sound is output by the initial process at the time of turning on the power, and the judgment is executed by the judging means. There is an effect that it is possible to recognize fraud being executed at an early stage.

  In the gaming machine B7, the initial process execution means updates the determined vibration information in the storage means when the determination by the determination means executed in the initial process is not the specific result. A gaming machine B8 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine B8, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B7, if there is no abnormality in the initial process when the power is turned on, the vibration information stored in the storage means is updated. There is an effect that it is possible to make a determination.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B8, when a specific condition is established, a privilege game executing means for executing a privilege game advantageous to the player, and the privilege game being executed by the privilege game executing means And a voice control means for outputting the predetermined voice from the voice output unit.

  According to the gaming machine B9, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B1 to B8, when a bonus game is executed, a predetermined sound for detecting vibration information is output, so that the bonus game is illegally performed. Even if it is executed, fraud can be detected at an early stage, and the damage on the amusement store side can be suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B9, the detection means is arranged in two or more different parts of the vibration part of the sound output part, and the vibration information detected by the respective detection means A gaming machine B10, wherein the abnormality processing execution means executes the abnormality processing when the determination result by the determination means is a specific determination result.

  According to the gaming machine B10, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B9, the following effects are produced. That is, since the detection means is arranged at two or more positions where the vibration part is different and is determined by each vibration information, detection with higher accuracy can be performed. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B10, the predetermined voice is constituted by a voice constituted by a frequency other than an audible range.

  According to the gaming machine B11, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B10, since the predetermined voice is composed of a frequency other than the audible range, the fraud is detected by the voice that cannot be heard by the player. There is an effect that can be.

  Each of the gaming machines is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine C1. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is placed in a winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through a prize opening), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine, and the gaming machine C2. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

Each of the gaming machines is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a sound output device such as a speaker for outputting sound. From this sound output device, sound related to the effect of the game and sound for notifying the outside of abnormality or fraud are output.
In such a pachinko machine, there is a gaming machine that outputs a sound such as an alarm sound and notifies the abnormality when an abnormality is detected (for example, Patent Document 1: JP 2011-167406 A). .
In this case, in the speaker or the like, the cone portion where the sound is output can be easily damaged, so that the sound such as the alarm sound is not output even if the connection portion is broken and the internal connection cable is cut off. There was a risk of fraud such as
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and aims to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing fraud.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 includes an audio output unit capable of outputting audio, a cover body covering the back side of the audio output unit, and outputting audio to the audio output unit. A signal output means for outputting a first signal, and a connection line for electrically connecting the signal output means and the sound output section from the sound output section through the cover body to the outside of the cover body A light receiving means that can output a second signal based on receiving light, and determining the second signal output from the light receiving means. A determination unit; and an output unit that outputs an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality when the determination result of the determination unit is a specific determination result.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 2 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1, wherein the cover body is configured to have a predetermined space between the back surface of the audio output unit and the back surface of the audio output unit. An opening for outputting the sound output from the side toward the front side of the sound output unit is formed on the front side.
In the gaming machine according to technical idea 3, in the gaming machine according to technical idea 2, the light receiving means is arranged at a position where it is difficult to receive light incident from the opening.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 2 or 3, wherein the light receiving means is disposed with a light receiving part facing at least a part of the connection line.
The gaming machine of technical idea 5 is the gaming machine according to any of technical ideas 2 to 4, wherein the opening is formed on one side in parallel with the front side of the audio output unit. And the light receiving means and the connecting line are arranged on the other side with respect to the one side.
The gaming machine of technical idea 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas 1 to 5, and has a front cover body arranged on a front side of the audio output unit, The sound output unit is disposed away from the front side.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, since the light receiving means is disposed inside the cover body, even when the audio output unit is damaged and an internal connection line is to be disconnected. Therefore, it can be determined by the determining means that light has entered from the outside, and fraud can be recognized at an early stage. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit is output to a predetermined space between the cover body and the back surface of the sound output unit, and the output sound is an opening formed on the front side of the cover body. Is output in the direction of the front side of the sound output unit. Thereby, the sound output from the front side of the sound output unit and the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit are output to the front side of the sound output unit. It is possible to make the sound output to the player powerful and improve the interest of the player.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effects are produced. That is, external light enters through the opening that outputs the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit toward the front side of the sound output unit, but the light receiving means receives the light that enters from the opening. Is disposed at a position where it is difficult to receive light. As a result, it is possible to determine when the audio output unit is damaged and the internal connection line is to be disconnected without being affected by the light entering from the opening, and the accuracy of recognizing fraud is improved. There is an effect that can be made.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2 or 3, the following effect is obtained. That is, the light receiving means can receive light from the outside which enters the connection line disposed inside the cover body. Here, when the sound output unit is damaged, if light from the outside enters the internal connection line, it is highly likely that the connection line will be disconnected. On the other hand, when light from the outside does not enter, the connection line is unlikely to be disconnected. Therefore, it can be determined by the determining means that the attending means has received a case where light from the outside enters the internal connection line. Thereby, there is an effect that it is possible to accurately determine the case where the connection line is likely to be disconnected.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 5, in addition to the effects exhibited by the gaming machine described in any of the technical ideas 2 to 4, the following effects are achieved. That is, since the opening is arranged on the other side different from the one side on which the connection line is arranged, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress fraud in which the connection line is illegally cut from the opening.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in any of the technical ideas 1 to 5, the following effects are achieved. That is, it is possible to prevent the front cover body from improperly inserting the foreign object by damaging the audio output unit. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
113 Sound lamp control device (signal output means)
226a1 Duct section (opening)
226b Back cover (cover body)
226c Speaker (Audio output unit )
226e Photodetection circuit (light receiving means)
S1211 determination means S1506 output means

Claims (2)

An audio output unit capable of outputting audio;
A cover body covering the back side of the audio output unit;
Signal output means for outputting a first signal for outputting sound to the sound output unit;
In a gaming machine in which a connection line for electrically connecting the signal output means and the sound output unit is disposed from the sound output unit to the outside of the cover body through the cover body,
A light receiving means disposed inside the cover body and capable of outputting a second signal based on receiving light;
Determining means for determining the second signal output from the light receiving means;
An output means for outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality when the determination result by the determining means is a specific determination result;
The cover body is configured in a shape having a predetermined space between the back surface of the audio output unit,
A passage connected to the opening for outputting the sound output from the back side of the sound output unit toward the front side of the sound output unit is formed,
A gaming machine , wherein the passage is provided with a first projecting piece and a second projecting piece so as to face each other from a wall portion constituting the passage . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a front cover body is disposed on a front side of the audio output unit.

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