JP6346139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can notify the occurrence of an error.

  Pachinko machines, which are representative gaming machines, have a starting prize opening (starting prize means) and symbols that can be used to win pachinko balls on a game board where game areas where pachinko balls (game balls) can flow down are defined. A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal display or a drum display that displays a variation and displays a variation of the symbol is provided, and the variation of the display device is triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the game area winning the starting prize opening. It is configured to start production. In such a pachinko machine, by winning the hit determination performed with the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined hit display (for example, a triple assortment of the same symbols) is displayed on the display device, As a result, a winning game advantageous to the player is given. In such a winning game, the opening / closing member of the special prize device that closes the special prize opening so as to be openable / closable is opened / closed in an appropriate opening pattern to give the player a chance to win a pachinko ball in the special prize opening. You can get a prize ball.

  In addition, slot machines (gaming machines) using medals are provided with a plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information displayed on the outer periphery, and start after a medal insertion or operation of a insertion button (bet button). The reel is configured to start rotating when the lever is operated. Then, based on the operation of the stop button provided for each reel, the rotation of each reel is stopped, and a set of symbols corresponding to the winning combination set in advance when all the reels are stopped rotating. When the combinations are aligned on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

  In the gaming machine such as the pachinko machine or the slot machine, when an error occurs during the game, the lamp is turned on or error information is displayed on the display device to notify that the error has occurred. Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-58022 A

  Patent Document 1 only describes that an error has occurred by a lamp or a display device. However, errors that occur in gaming machines include multiple types of errors with different levels of importance, such as errors that interfere with games and errors that can be resolved by continuing the game. In the event that two or more errors occur, how to properly notify errors of different importance is a new issue.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and when an error occurs repeatedly, an error notification is appropriately performed. An object is to provide a game machine that can be executed.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
When an error occurs, in a gaming machine that can notify the occurrence of the error,
An error determination means (60a) for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which priority order to be notified has occurred;
A plurality of error notification means (17 , 18, 19 ) capable of executing error notification for identifying the plurality of types of errors,
Said error notifying means (17, 18, 19) said error notifying means (17, 18, 19) so as to perform error notification in a notification control means for controlling (65a),
The plurality of types of errors are set with a plurality of same-order errors classified into the same priority,
The notification control means (65a), when the error determination means (60a) determines that an error having a different priority has occurred during execution of error notification by the error notification means (17 , 18, 19 ). The error notification means (17 , 18, 19 ) is configured to perform error notification of a high priority error,
When the error determination means (60a) determines that the same order error or an error having a higher priority than the same order error has occurred, an error occurrence signal indicating that an error has occurred is externally output from a common output terminal. is configured to output,
In the plurality of types of errors, a first type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is output to the outside and a second type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is not output to the outside are set, and the same order error is the first error. A plurality of non-identical errors, which are low-order errors having a lower priority than the same-order errors, are set as the first-type errors.
The number of the error notification means (17, 18, 19) for performing error notification when the non-identical error occurs is set to increase as the priority of the non-identical error increases,
The number of error notification means (17, 18, 19) for performing error notification when the same-order error occurs is such that error notification is performed when a non-identical-order error with the highest priority among the non-identical-order errors occurs. The gist is that the number of error notification means (17, 18, 19) to be executed is set to the same number .

  According to the first aspect of the invention, by classifying a plurality of errors into the same priority, the control load can be reduced while the errors can be appropriately notified according to the priority.

In the invention according to claim 2,
The notification control means (65a) is the error determination means (60a) that the same-order error has occurred during execution of error notification according to the occurrence of the highest order error among the plurality of types of errors. The first error notification means (17) and the second error notification means so as to execute the error notification according to the occurrence of the higher-order error without executing the error notification according to the occurrence of the same-order error in parallel. Error notification means (18, 19), while the error determination means that a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error has occurred during the execution of error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error If (60a) is determined, the first error notification means (17) executes the error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error in parallel with the error notification according to the occurrence of the low-order error. ) The second error notification means (18, 19) is controlled to execute the error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error without executing the error notification according to the occurrence of the low-order error in parallel. It is a summary.
The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information for identifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information relating to the progress of the game;
An initialization notification stop means (101 , 102 , 104) for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means (17),
The gist is that the error information and game information stored in the storage means (60c, 65c) are initialized by a signal from the initialization notification stop means (101 , 102 , 104).
According to this configuration , the error information and game information stored in the storage unit can be initialized by a signal from the initialization notification stopping unit that forcibly stops error notification.

In invention of Claim 3,
As the plurality of same-order errors, a first same-order error in which the error notification is not canceled until the power is turned off, and a second same-order error in which the release condition is satisfied and the error notification can be released before the power is turned off. The gist is that and are set.
The present application includes the following technical ideas.
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information for identifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information relating to the progress of the game;
Non-initialization notification stop means (101, 103) for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means (17),
The gist is that the error information is initialized while retaining the game information of the storage means (60c, 65c) based on the signal from the notification stop means (101, 103).
According to this configuration , only the error information can be initialized while the game information stored in the storage unit is held by the non-initialization notification stopping unit that forcibly stops the error notification.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist of each of the same order errors is that the conditions for the error determination means (60a) to determine that an error has occurred are different.
According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the same-order error with different determination conditions.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when an error occurs repeatedly, the error can be appropriately notified.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 of the present invention. 1 is a schematic front view showing a game board according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of error, a priority, and the aspect of an error alert | report. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the power activation process of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of various error notifications displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of main board | substrate error notification, (b) shows the image of magnetic detection sensor error notification, c) shows a radio wave detection sensor error notification image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of various error notifications displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of vibration detection sensor error notification, (b) shows the image of full error notification, (c ) Shows a right-handed error notification image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the power recovery process execution alert | report displayed on the display part of a display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start time of an error alerting | reporting when another error generate | occur | produces during RAM clear alerting | reporting, Comprising: (a) shows the case where a specific low priority error has occurred, (b) The case where it occurred is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the error alerting | reporting process of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the layer and display of the display apparatus in the pachinko machine concerning Example 2, Comprising: (a) shows the state by which the error display was displayed on the 1st layer, (b) is the 1st layer And the state which displayed the error display on the 2nd layer is shown. Each layer is hatched to indicate that the entire layer becomes opaque when an error display is displayed.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. 11, an inner frame 12 as a main body frame that detachably holds the game board 20 is detachably assembled, and a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed on the back side of the game board 20. A display device (production means) 17 as display means is detachably disposed. In addition, the front side of the middle frame 12 is configured to cover the window portion 13a opening front and rear with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 and a transparent protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to open and close. In the first embodiment, the display device 17 is a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type display device is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a dot matrix type display device and the like can be adopted. In the first embodiment, when various errors described later occur, the display device 17 is configured to function as an error notification unit that performs error notification indicating that the error has occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window portion 13 a and can output sound and sound effects to the upper position of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various display effects performed on the display device 17 by turning on / flashing a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured so that an effect by light and an effect by sound can be performed in accordance with (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as rendering means, like the display device 17. In addition, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to perform error notification when an error occurs. The lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 function as error notification means in the same manner as the display device 17. Have. The upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the front frame 13. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device changes in strength according to the turning amount of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. The so-called “left-handed” in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow path 75a (described later) formed in the game board 20, and a second ball flow path 75b (described later) formed in the game board 20 The so-called “right strike (rubber strike)” in which the ball flows down can be distinguished.

(About game board 20)
The gaming board 20 of the first embodiment is a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate into a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness, The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 75 in which a pachinko ball can flow (movable) is defined on the front side of the game board 20 by a substantially circular guide rail 21 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 75. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and a light emitting effect device that produces an effect by light emission, Various production means such as a movable production device that produces production by the operation of the movable body are installed. The display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member, and as described later, through the opening (visible portion) provided in the installation member and the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later). 20 is configured to be visible from the front side. The game board 20 may be one in which a decorative seal or the like is attached to the surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  The gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting holes penetrating in the front-rear direction in the gaming area 75, and various gaming components are attached to the respective mounting holes from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 75. Has an out-opening 22 that opens to the gaming area 75, and is configured such that pachinko balls that have been launched into the gaming area 75 and entered the out-out 22 are discharged out of the machine. The gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 75 and flows down the game area 75 (first ball flow path 75a) to the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 to be described later. The rotation guide member 24 that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball is rotatably supported, and the flow-down direction of the pachinko ball changes irregularly by contact with the game nail 23 and the rotation guide member 24. Yes. The rotation guide member 24 is a member that is also referred to as a so-called “windmill”, and is a member that releases the pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation guide member 24 rotates. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined according to need depending on the number of various game components attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 of the first embodiment has an opening 25 a that opens in the front and rear at a mounting opening in which a substantial portion of the game area 75 surrounded by the guide rail 21 opens. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member opens forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed with screws in a state of being formed in a box shape and having the opening front end of the drawing wall part in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. In addition, the rear plate of the installation member is opened so that a substantially rectangular opening is opened in the front and rear at a position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front and rear. The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 disposed on the game board 20 has a frame-shaped base portion formed in an annular shape extending along the inside of the mounting opening provided in the game board 20. (Not shown), provided on the frame-like base portion and projecting forward from the front surface of the gaming board 20, and demarcating the gaming area 75 and the display portion 17a of the display device 17 to define the inner circumference of the gaming area 75 And a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the flange-like portion 25b. Then, by inserting the frame-like base portion into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 with fixing means such as screws in a state where the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the hook-shaped portion 25b extends continuously from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (frame-shaped base) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the opening 25a side, that is, the front side of the display unit 17a in the display device 17.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d on the lower side of the opening 25a, and on the left side of the opening 25a, a game area 75 (first ball flow path 75a). A ball introduction part 25e that opens and takes a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 and guides it to the stage 25d is provided. After rolling, the game is discharged to a game area 75 where a first start winning portion 30 described later is disposed. Further, a transparent wall 25f rising at a predetermined height is provided on the rear end edge of the stage 25d over the entire length in the left-right direction, and a pachinko ball that rolls on the stage 25d is a display unit of the display device 17. Movement to the 17a side is prevented by the transparent wall 25f.

  The game area 75 defined in the game board 20 includes a first ball flow path 75a through which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the bowl-shaped portion 25b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and a bowl in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. On the right side from the upper side of the shaped part 25b, the pachinko sphere is partitioned into a second sphere flow path 75b. Thereby, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched into the game area 75 flows down the first ball flow path 75a by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 75a (when left-handed), the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win a first start winning portion 30 described later, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b (right-handed), Compared to the case of flowing down the first ball flow path 75a, the pachinko ball is configured to be more likely to win a gate section 48, a second start winning section 31 and a special winning section 40 which will be described later.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entering portions (specifically, a first start winning portion 30 and a second start which will be described later) in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can enter. A winning portion 31, a gate portion 48, a special winning portion 40, and a normal winning portion 45) are provided, and a predetermined game can be performed by executing control according to the entering portion where the pachinko ball has entered. It has become. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the first start winning portion 30 serving as the pitching portion is provided at a position where the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 75a can enter, The second start winning part 31, the special winning part 40, and the gate part 48 as the entry ball part are provided at positions where pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 75b can enter. In addition, the game board 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a normal winning portion 45 as a pitching portion so as to be positioned on the first ball flow path 75a, and a pachinko ball that has flowed down the first ball flow path 75a. Can win the regular winning section 45.

(Starting prize section 30, 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has the game area 75 (the first ball flow path 75a and the second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A first start winning portion 30 that can win a slinging pachinko ball is arranged, and a special winning portion 40 faces the game area 75 (second ball flow down path 75b) on the right side of the first start winning portion 30. Is arranged. Further, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) can pass. Is arranged. Further, the second start winning portion 31 is disposed below the gate portion 48. The first and second start winning units 30 and 31 are provided with start winning ports 30a and 31a through which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can win. Here, the first start winning section 30 is a normally open type winning section in which the first start winning opening 30a is always open to the game area 75, and the second start winning section 31 is in accordance with predetermined opening conditions and closing conditions. The second start winning opening 31a is an open / close type winning section that is opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 31b. The second start winning portion 31 includes a start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the start opening / closing member 31b, and the start winning solenoid 32 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to be driven and controlled by the (main control CPU 60a).

  The first and second start winning units 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as winning detection means (detection means) for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning openings 30a, 31a. (See FIG. 3). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) receives the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The control signal is output to the payout control board 90 using the input of the detection signal as a prize ball payout condition so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the ball payout device 91. Further, the pachinko balls are detected by the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, the pachinko balls are awarded to the first and second start winning ports 30a and 31a) according to the game start condition (game start condition, start As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (game information such as jackpot determination random numbers) when the start condition (game start condition, start condition) is satisfied. A lottery per special figure (winning determination) is performed based on the acquired winning information. Then, the display device 17 is configured to be controlled by sub-control boards 65 and 70 to be described later so that the display device 17 executes the symbol variation effect based on the result of lottery per special figure. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by the establishment of the specific condition that the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko balls. It is comprised so that a hit determination may be performed.

  In addition, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the display device 17, the symbols (decorative drawings) are combined in a combination (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) that is a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) on the display device 17. ) Is displayed in a definite stop state, a winning game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given, and the special winning opening 40a of the special winning portion 40 is generated under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the big hit game. An open jackpot game is performed, and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. That is, in the first embodiment, the big hit game in which the player has an opportunity to win a prize ball is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
The special winning part (winning part) 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 40b for opening and closing a special winning opening (winning opening) 40a opened in the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b). The special opening / closing member 40b is displaced to a closed position and an open position to be opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 3) as driving means. Further, the special prize winning section 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as special detection means (detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball won in the special prize opening 40a. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a detection condition by a winning of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a). When established, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) uses the input of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a payout condition for the winning ball. A control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a big hit game for opening and closing the special winning opening 40a triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the first and second starting winning openings 30a, 31a (specific condition determining means). In the case where the determination result is positive), the driving is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) after the end of the symbol variation effect by the display device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games with different opening / closing modes of the special opening / closing member 40b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has an opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of the big hit game. The special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled in accordance with the above. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a state in which the special prize solenoid 42 is driven and the special prize opening 40a is opened (while the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation) is set as an effective state.

(About the gate part 48)
The gate portion 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 3) as detection means for detecting that pachinko balls have passed through the gate portion 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, a pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49. Various detection information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired along with the detection (establishment of the detection condition by the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48), and based on this acquired game information, A lottery). Then, as a result of the lottery per lot, when a game per bonus for opening and closing the second start prize opening 31a is given, the start prize solenoid 32 is driven and controlled so that the start opening / closing member 31b opens and closes. It has become.

(Regular winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, in the lower left position (first ball flow path 75a) of the game area 75, the normal winning portion 45 is configured such that the normal winning opening 45a through which a pachinko ball can be won always opens upward. A pachinko ball, which is provided on the game board 20 and flows down the first ball flow path 75a, can win the regular winning opening 45a with a certain probability. The normal winning section 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 3) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 45a. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the winning ball on the condition that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is inputted to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of error detection means (error detection sensors) that can individually detect a plurality of types of errors. As error detection means, a vibration detection sensor 200 for detecting vibrations, a radio wave detection sensor 201 for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor 202 for detecting magnetism, and a full detection sensor 203 for detecting a full state of a storage part in which pachinko balls are stored. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the above. The vibration detection sensor 200, the magnetic detection sensor 202, and the full detection sensor 203 will be described below. Further, as the error detection means, various sensors capable of detecting other types of errors can be provided.

(Vibration detection sensor 200)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) 200 that can detect the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor 200 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit in which the balance of the two state systems changes when an impact with a predetermined frequency is detected, and the player can use the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10, the upper ball tray 14 and the like. Is intentionally struck, the vibration caused by this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Thereby, the pachinko ball that has won the various winning holes 30a, 31a, 40a, 45a is detected by deliberately hitting the game board 20 by intentionally hitting the front frame 13 or the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10. When detected by the sensors 34, 35, 44, 47, chattering or the like is generated, so that it is possible to recognize an illegal act or the like that a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected). Further, when a detection signal (vibration detection signal) from the vibration detection sensor 200 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a vibration detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Radio wave detection sensor 201)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detection means) 201 that can detect radio waves output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor 201 is disposed in an attitude and position where the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 can detect radio waves output from radio wave output devices on the front side of the game board 20. When a radio wave is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor 201 to recognize fraudulent acts on the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 using the radio wave output device. Further, when a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the radio wave detection sensor 201 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a radio wave detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Magnetic detection sensor 202)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor (magnetic detection means) 202 that can detect magnetism output from a magnetic generator (see FIG. 3). This magnetic detection sensor 202 is an attitude, position where the magnetism can be detected when each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 can detect the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 20. When the magnetism is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, the magnetic detection sensor 202 can recognize fraudulent acts on the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 using the magnetic generator. Further, when a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the magnetic detection sensor 202 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an error described later indicating a magnetic detection state. Information is configured to be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Full detection sensor 203)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a full detection sensor (full detection means) 203 for detecting whether or not the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). (See FIG. 3). The full detection sensor 203 is provided in a ball path for guiding the pachinko balls paid out from the ball payout device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15, and the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 are filled with pachinko balls. Thus, the full detection sensor 203 is configured to detect the full state when the pachinko ball is stored up to the ball passage. The full detection sensor 203 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and when the full detection sensor 203 detects a full state, a detection signal is sent to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). (Full detection signal) is output. When the detection signal (full detection signal) from the full detection sensor 203 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) will be described later in error information indicating a full state. Is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, a mechanical switch is used as the fullness detection sensor 203. When the switch is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect a full state, and the switch is turned off. Thus, the full state is not detected. In the first embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 and the ball passage are used as a storage unit for storing pachinko balls.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The pachinko machine 10 has a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) indicating a result of a lottery per special figure (big hit determination) performed in response to a winning at the first starting winning port 30a and the second starting winning port 31a. Special view display sections (special display sections) 50A and 50B are provided (see FIG. 3). The special figure display units 50A and 50B start with a special figure display unit 50A that starts the fluctuation display of the special figure in response to a prize (detected by the first start prize detection sensor 34) in the first start prize opening 30a, It comprises a second special figure display section 50B for starting the display of the variation of the special figure triggered by the winning at the second starting prize opening 31a (detection by the second starting prize detection sensor 35). In response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30a, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the first special figure display unit 50A is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display). Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit. In addition, the special figure displayed on the display part of the second special figure display part 50B is displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special figure fluctuation display) in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the second starting prize opening 31a. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is finally displayed on the display unit.

  Special charts that can be displayed in each special chart display section 50A, 50B include a plurality of special charts as a hit display (big win symbol) that can recognize a winning winning combination, and an outlier display that can recognize a miss (missed pattern). One special figure is set corresponding to each special figure display section 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the result of special figure fluctuation display As a result, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop state. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About the general map display 55)
The pachinko machine 10 has a normal symbol for notification indicating a result of a lottery per drawing (judgment per usual drawing) triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). A universal map display unit 55 is provided (see FIG. 3) for displaying the following (hereinafter referred to as a universal map) in an identifiable manner. In the common map display unit 55, a fluctuation map display for deriving one common map by changing a plurality of types of common maps triggered by the detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (passing through the pachinko sphere of the gate unit 48) is provided. To be done. Then, from the final display result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss.

(Display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c capable of variably displaying the decoration as the effect symbols, and the first start winning opening 30a or the second 2 The decorative drawings of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are started to change in response to winning in the starting winning opening 31a (establishment of starting conditions). In the display device 17 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions (determined stop display areas in which symbols are displayed in a fixed stop) 27 that can stop and display one decoration as a result of the symbol variation effect are set. By the symbol variation effect, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed on the stop symbol effective line combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is displayed. That is, the display device 17 is configured to confirm and stop a predetermined decoration drawing (effect design) at the effective stop position 27 after variably displaying the decoration drawing (effect design) when the start condition is satisfied. In the display device 17 of the first embodiment, the three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and the decoration (effect design) is effective for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. A stop position 27 is set for each location, and a symbol variation effect composed of three rows of decorative drawings (effect symbols) is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the first embodiment.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the display device 17 is configured as a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the figure. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  The display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decorative figure moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) when the symbol variation effect is started. The decorations that are variably displayed in the determined stop order are displayed in a fixed stop at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “determined stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 for a predetermined special-figure fluctuation interval time in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the first embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of each start winning detection sensor 34, 35.

  Here, in the first special figure display section 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. The Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop display. The

  The display device 17 is configured to display an arbitrary image by displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image in a stacked manner. In other words, an image to be displayed is divided into a plurality of layers and displayed in a stacked manner, and an image that the player wants to view is displayed on the front side of the opaque layer that displays the background and the like, and an image that the player does not want to view Can be displayed on the display unit 17a so that only the image that the player wants to visually recognize is displayed. In the image processing using such a layer, the image displayed on the back layer of the opaque layer is invisible to the player, and therefore is not executed for the player. It becomes a state equivalent to not.

(Specific variable display 54A, 54B)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with specific variable display portions 54A and 54B for variably displaying the identification information in synchronization with the special view fluctuation display on the special view display portions 50A and 50B. The specific variable display parts 54A and 54B include a first specific variable display part 54A for variably displaying identification information in synchronization with the first special figure fluctuation display in the first special figure display part 50A, and the second special figure display. And a second specific variable display unit 54B that variably displays the identification information in synchronization with the second special figure variation display in the unit 50B. That is, in the first specific variable display section 54A, the variable display of the identification information is started with the start of the first special figure fluctuation display in the first special figure display section 50A, and the first special figure fluctuation display is stopped. The identification information is stopped and displayed as FIG. 1 is confirmed and stopped. Further, in the second specific variable display section 54B, the variable display of the identification information is started with the start of the second special figure fluctuation display in the second special figure display section 50B, and the second special figure fluctuation display is stopped. The identification information is stopped and displayed as FIG. 2 is fixedly displayed. Note that the identification information displayed on the first specific variable display 54A may be referred to as the 4th symbol after the special figure 1 (special symbol), the decoration diagram (effect symbol), and the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol). Yes, the identification information displayed on the second specific variable display portion 54B may be referred to as the fifth symbol after the special symbol 2 (special symbol), decoration diagram (effect symbol) and ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol). is there.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the first and second specific variable display sections 54A and 54B are provided at predetermined positions of the display section 17a in the display device 17, and the fourth and fourth specific variable display sections 54A and 54B The fifth symbol can be variably displayed (see FIGS. 6 and 7). For example, the lighting state of the fourth and fifth symbols (Special Figures 1 and 2) is represented by blinking repeatedly turning on and off the image simulating a lamp at regular intervals, and the lighting state By continuing the operation, the stop state of the fourth and fifth symbols (Special Figures 1 and 2) (the fixed stop state of Special Figures 1 and 2) can be expressed. Further, the first and second specific variable display sections 54A and 54B display the jackpot symbol or the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the corresponding special symbol display sections 50A and 50B by the lighting color (display color) in an identifiable manner. To get. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are lit in red, and the shifted symbol is displayed on the special symbol display units 50A and 50B. In this case, the specific variable display parts 54A and 54B are lit in white. That is, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are configured to be able to display the variable state and the stopped state of the identification information while the special symbol display units 50A and 50B are in the special symbol fluctuation display and the special symbol is stopped. Yes. In other words, depending on the state of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B, the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B can recognize whether the special symbol is being variably displayed or the special symbol is being stopped.

  The first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are provided in a region that is not covered by a game part such as a movable body that moves on the front side of the display portion 17a. By checking the state of the variable display portions 54A and 54B, it is possible to recognize whether or not the special figure variation display is being performed.

  In the first and second specific variable display sections 54A and 54B, the lighting state (display color) is changed at a constant cycle, so that the variable states of the fourth and fifth symbols can be represented. In addition, the first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are configured by light emitters such as lamps and LEDs provided in fixed portions such as the game board 20 and the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the light emission mode of the light emitters ( The variable state of the fourth and fifth symbols, the stopped state, and the type of the special figure that has been confirmed and stopped (the result of the big hit lottery) may be displayed by blinking, lighting, and lighting color).

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is opened / closed by the special winning solenoid 42 in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol. In the big hit game, the big hit game is completed by executing a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, six times, ten times, etc.). One round game ends when a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 40a or when a specified time (round time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds is set in which the special opening / closing member 40b is held in a closed state for a predetermined time (a time shorter than the round time). The main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the big hit game is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the game is a big hit game. When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the big hit flag.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of providing a first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. As a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening 40a is a state increased compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function that assigns a probability change state that changes the probability) from a low probability to a high probability. The main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the probability change state is applied, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is in progress. When the end condition of the probability change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the probability change flag.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. As the second privilege gaming state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball winning at the second start winning opening 31a is increased as compared to the state where the second privilege gaming state is not given (first gaming state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 31b that opens the second start winning opening 31a, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31a. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the first embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state. The main control CPU 60a sets “1” in the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the variable state is applied, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is “1”, it is possible to recognize that the variable state is being changed. When the termination condition for the variable state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the variable flag.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object on the basis of them. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display content on the display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the presentation control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design combination effects, light effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 is based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, and a symbol variation effect (symbol combination) such as a symbol (decorative diagram) or a background image displayed on the display device 17 is displayed. It is configured to control the display content of the effect. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, light emission intensity, and the like of various light emission effecting units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing of audio output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 has a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be read is provided. The first start winning detection sensor 34, the second start winning detection sensor 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, the gate sensor 49, the vibration detection sensor 200, the radio wave detection sensor 201, the magnetic detection sensor 202, Various sensors such as a full detection sensor 203 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the start opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31a and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the special opening / closing member 40b for opening / closing the special winning opening 40a. Are connected, and the corresponding open / close members 31b and 40b are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoid 42 so that the special opening / closing member 40b opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and when the lottery per the normal drawing is won. Is configured to drive and control the start winning solenoid 32 so that the start opening / closing member 31b opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing manner.

  The main control CPU 60a has received a pachinko ball in the first and second start winning ports 30a and 31a (more specifically, the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 have detected a pachinko ball). ) As an opportunity to obtain various random numbers as winning information. Then, the main control CPU 60a performs a lottery per special figure (winning determination) based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per special figure is won, the main control CPU 60a is selected among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values to be given to the player. One jackpot game is determined from the game, and the determined jackpot game is awarded. Also, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). Has been. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform a lottery per ordinary figure (determination per ordinary figure) based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per common figure is won, a game per ordinary figure is awarded. Note that the main control CPU 60a sets “1” in the per-figure flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the game per base figure is given, and the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the flag for a common figure is “1”, it can be recognized that a game is being played for a common figure. When the game per game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” in the flag per game. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, jackpot information indicating that a jackpot game is awarded (hit flag), bonus chart information indicating that a bonus game is granted (flag per flag), and a probable change state are given. Various game information related to the progress of the game, such as probability change information (probability change flag) indicating that a change state is given, and change information (change flag) indicating that a change state is given, and error information described later are main controls. It is stored in the RAM 60c in a rewritable manner. That is, the main control RAM 60c has a function as a storage unit that stores various information in a rewritable manner.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

(About the production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as a storage unit that stores various information in a rewritable manner.

  Here, in the effect control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. ing. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and one special pattern variation pattern is associated with one or more effect patterns. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 65a provides the identification information for the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B provided in the display device 17 in synchronization with the special view variation display on the corresponding special view display portions 50A and 50B as described above. The display device 17 is controlled so as to be variably displayed.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling the display contents of the display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Here, the display control ROM 70b stores image data for various error (notification) displays, which will be described later, as image data. Specifically, image data displaying the characters “main board error” and “please call a staff member” corresponding to “main board error”, “magnetic sensor error” and “magnetic sensor error” corresponding to “magnetic sensor error” Image data that displays the characters "Please call a clerk", "Radio wave detection sensor error" corresponding to "Radio wave detection sensor error" and image data that displays the characters "Call clerk", "Vibration detection sensor error" Image data that displays the corresponding “vibration detection sensor error” character, image data that displays the “Remove ball” character that corresponds to “full error”, “left-handed error” that corresponds to “right-handed error” Each of the image data displaying the characters “Please return” is stored in the display control ROM 70b (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In addition, the display control ROM 70b indicates that “the power recovery process has been executed” as image data corresponding to the power recovery process execution notification indicating that the power recovery process has been executed at the time of power recovery after the power failure described later. The image data for displaying the character is stored (see FIG. 8).

(About payout control board 90)
As shown in FIG. 3, an external terminal plate 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and a hall computer HC is connected to an output terminal provided on the external terminal plate 92. Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) sends various information such as the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 and error information to the hall computer HC via the output terminals of the payout control board 90 and the external terminal board 92. It is configured to allow output.

(About power supply board 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply substrate 100 that generates a necessary power supply voltage for each part from an external power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game arcade and supplies it to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for switching ON / OFF of power supplied to the pachinko machine 10 and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c and 65c. ing. Further, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 that is connected to the power switch 101 and outputs a power-on signal and a power-off signal to the main control board 60 in response to ON / OFF switching of the power switch 101. In addition, a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102 is provided. In the first embodiment, only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65, and the clear signal is output. The received main control board 60 and effect control board 65 are set to perform a clear process for initializing the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means, and the clear switch circuit 104 outputs a clear signal to the main control board 60 and the production control board 65 when the clear switch 102 is turned on. Can do. In the following description, the execution of the clear process may be referred to as “RAM clear”.

  Here, there is a predetermined time lag (several seconds) from when power supply is started (power is turned on) by turning on the power switch 101 with the clear switch 102 turned on until the clear process is possible. In the first embodiment, when a “RAM clear” set as one type of error occurs, a RAM clear notification described below for notifying that the “RAM clear” has occurred is performed in advance after the time lag has elapsed. It is configured to continue for a set time (30 seconds in the first embodiment). Note that the RAM clear notification can be started when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 has a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC24V) of the game hall into a power supply voltage (for example, DC30V) supplied to various electrical components of the pachinko machine 10. 105 is provided. The control circuit boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 are connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 corresponds to the control circuit boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 after the conversion processing. The power supply voltage to be supplied is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, 70, 90. The power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 105 to the control boards 60, 65, 70, 90 is supplied to various electric devices connected to the control boards 60, 65, 70, 90 by wiring.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105. The power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 is sometimes referred to as a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage). Configured to monitor voltage values). Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 103 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). Note that the threshold voltage is a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) necessary for operating the electrical components (for example, the detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value that is higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the electrical component stops operating.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power-off monitoring circuit 103 monitors the power supply for the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. In addition, the reset signal circuit 106 has a main control board 60, an effect control board 65, a display control board 70, and a payout control at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or when power is restored due to power failure cancellation) and when a power-off signal is input. A reset signal is output to the board 90 to restrict the operations of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, the display control board 70, and the ball payout device 91.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor. When the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off and the power supply is stopped (power supply from an external power supply due to the power switch 101 being turned off or a power failure, etc.) When the power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 103 due to the interruption of power), power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 107 is configured so that both control CPUs 60a and 65a can supply power over the time required to store (write) various information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later. Has been. Further, both the control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured to hold various information stored in the backup area even after the power supply is cut off.

(About the configuration related to power recovery processing)
The main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are provided with a backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. In this backup area, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is cut off in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery). This is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information such as game information and error information (such as random number (holding content), number of holdings, special figure, universal chart, timer value, flag (probability change flag and variable flag) and the like that can specify the game state Control information) is stored in the regular storage area during operation of the pachinko machine 10, and various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area when the power supply is cut off. It has become. In addition, storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when a power-off signal is input), and various information stored in the backup area is read out (to the regular storage area). Storage) is executed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

  Further, a backup power source 107 of the power supply substrate 100 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a are operated while being guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (decrease to the threshold voltage). Various information stored in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is stored in the backup area, and various information can be stored and retained even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, it is possible to back up various information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether the game is a big hit game, the number of holds, etc. It is possible. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as backup means for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and holding it even after the power supply is cut off. Yes.

(About power-off processing)
Next, the power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a when the power supply is interrupted will be described.

  When the power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform the power-off process based on the power-off process program among the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Execute. The power-off monitoring circuit 103 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 106 at the timing when the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Thereby, before the various structural members of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a each execute a power-off process.

  In the power-off process, the power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply substrate 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a stores and holds in the normal storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, the control CPUs 60a and 65a prohibit access to the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, and wait for input of a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. And each control CPU60a, 65a will control operation | movement of control CPU60a, 65a, if a reset signal is input. After the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process is stored and held as backup data.

(About processing at power-on)
When power is applied to the pachinko machine 10 (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. To do. When the input of the reset signal once input stops, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute a power-on process (recovery process) based on the power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b, 65b. . In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 is operated. Return to the state. If it is determined in the power-on process that the clear switch 102 is operated, various control information stored in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply is cut off outputs various control commands that specify control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. And display control CPU70a controls the display content of the display apparatus 17 based on the control command input from presentation control CPU65a.

  The power-on process executed based on the power-on process program will be described with reference to FIG. In power-on processing, when power supply is started (ON operation of the power switch 101 and restart of power supply due to power failure cancellation) (step A10), the control CPU 60a, 65a determines whether the clear switch 102 is ON in step A11. Determine. If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, that is, if the clear switch 102 is turned on, the control CPUs 60a and 65a erase (initialize) various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. (Step A12), and the power-on process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of step A11 is negative, that is, when the clear switch 102 is not turned on, the control CPUs 60a and 65a perform power based on various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. The state is restored to the state at the time of shutting off the supply (step A13), and the power-on process is terminated. In other words, when power supply from an external power source is started when the power switch 101 is turned on or when power is restored after a power failure, only the power ON signal output from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 is input to the control CPUs 60a and 65a. The control CPUs 60a and 65a return to the state when the power supply is cut off (before) based on various control information (backup data) stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, while the clear switch circuit 104 When the clear signal output from the control CPU 60a, 65a is input to the control CPU 60a, 65a, the control CPU 60a, 65a executes an initialization process for erasing various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c.

(About errors)
An error occurring in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the first embodiment, nine types of errors will be described as shown in FIG. 4, but the number and types of errors are not limited to these. As shown in FIG. 4, each error has a priority order (priority) for notifying that an error has occurred by an error notifying means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 when the error has occurred. Are set to 1, 2, 3,... In the first embodiment, “RAM clear” is set as priority 1, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave detection sensor error” are set as priority 2, and “vibration” is set as priority 3. "Detection sensor error" is set, "Special electric accessory illegal prize error" is set as priority 4, "Normal electric accessory illegal prize error" is set as priority 5, and "Full error" as priority 6 Is set and “Right-handed error” is set as priority order 7. If a plurality of errors having different priorities occur in duplicate, an error display (notification) indicating that an error having a higher priority (a numerical value that is smaller) has occurred is preferentially executed.

  For example, when a “magnetism detection sensor error” with priority 2 and a “full error” with priority 6 occur at the same time, error notification corresponding to “magnetism detection sensor error” with priority 2 is executed with priority. Is done. Then, when the notification of the “magnetism detection sensor error” of the priority order 2 is canceled, if the “full error” of the priority order 6 has not yet been canceled (resolved), the “full error” of the priority order 6 Error notification is executed. Also, if a “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 occurs when an error notification of “full error” of priority 6 is being executed, the error notification of “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 is given priority. To be notified. Also, if a priority 6 “full error” occurs when priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” error notification is being executed, priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” error notification is issued. The error notification of “full error” with priority 6 is not executed while continuing. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as will be described later, for the types of errors that can be simultaneously notified by the display device 17 serving as an error notification unit, when errors occur repeatedly, the priority is given. Irrespective of the error notification to the display device 17 can be executed in parallel. In addition, regarding the error notification executed by the error notification means 17, 18, 19, the error notification executed by the display device 17 is distinguished from the error display by naming it as an error display, and the display device 17 and other error notification means (lamp device). 18, when the error notification including the speaker 19) is executed, it may be referred to as error notification.

  The error in the first embodiment is not limited to a state in which normal operation is not performed, and there is a possibility that a threat related to the security of the pachinko machine 10 may exist even in a state in which normal operation is performed. State is also included.

(About RAM clear)
“RAM clear” with priority 1 is for executing an initialization process for erasing (clearing) stored information in storage means (main control RAM 60c, effect control RAM 65c, etc.) storing game information relating to the progress of the game. The main control CPU 60a determines that the main control CPU 60a has occurred on the condition that a RAM clear operation (an operation to turn on the power switch 101 while pressing the clear switch 102) is performed. When the main control CPU 60a determines that "RAM clear" has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a RAM clear designation command (error information) that specifies that the "RAM clear" has occurred. Then, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) outputs the input RAM clear designation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the RAM clear designation command to execute a RAM clear notification (error notification). Specifically, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame of the pachinko machine 10 is fully lit, and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound set in advance so that “RAM clear” can be specified. This RAM clear sound is continuously output for 30 seconds unless the power is turned off (OFF). In the meantime, on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, an image specifying “RAM clear” in particular is not displayed, but an initial image (initial symbol) set in the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. However, when “RAM clear” occurs, the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed on the effective stop position 27 on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17, so that the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed. However, this can be said to be a RAM clear notification by the display device 17. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of notification, the notification of “RAM clear” is canceled. That is, the cancellation condition of the RAM clear notification is an elapsed time from the start of notification (detection of RAM clear).

  Here, when “RAM clear” occurs, the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 as described above, so that the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed. However, this can be said to be a RAM clear display (error notification) by the display device 17. That is, in the embodiment, the initial image (initial symbol) displayed on the display unit 17a is the initialization process display (initialization process notification) indicating the execution of the initialization process. In the initial image displayed on the display unit 17a, the initial symbol (initial decoration drawing) is set to be stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27, and the effective stop position (determined stop display area) 27 is displayed. This is set as a display area for initialization processing display. Further, the initial symbol that is stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 is configured not to overlap a vibration error display area 204, a full error display area 205, and a right-handed error display area 206, which will be described later (see FIG. 7). .

(Main board error)
The priority 2 “main board error” is an error when an abnormality occurs in the main control CPU 60 a included in the main control board 60. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a monitors whether the random number circuit included in the main control CPU 60a normally outputs the random number confirmation signal. If the random number confirmation signal is not normally output, the main control CPU 60a It is determined that a “main board error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “main board error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a main board error designation command (error information) indicating that the “main board error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a. ).

  When the main board error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the main board error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, The display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the main board error designation command to execute main board error notification (error notification). The main board error display by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, with the entire surface of the display portion 17a displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the characters "Main board error" and "Call me a staff" Is displayed. In other words, in the main board error notification, the decorations (symbols) and the background displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are all hidden by the display of the main board error display and are not visible to the player. Further, the main board error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in red. Further, the main board error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “An abnormality has been detected in the main board”. The main board error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the main board error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About magnetic sensor error)
The “magnetism detection sensor error” of priority 2 is an error when the magnetism detection sensor (error detection means) 202 detects magnetism. Specifically, when the magnetic detection sensor 202 continuously detects magnetism for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms), the main control CPU 60a determines that a “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a magnetic error designation command (error information) indicating that the “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the magnetic error designation command is inputted, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the magnetic error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the magnetic error designation command to execute a magnetic detection sensor error notification (error notification). The magnetic detection sensor error display by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, with the entire surface of the display unit 17a displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the characters "Magnetic detection sensor error" and "Please call a clerk" Display characters. In other words, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (designs) and backgrounds that were displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error display and are visible to the player. Disappear. In addition, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in yellow. Further, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “the magnetic detection sensor has reacted”. The magnetic detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the magnetic detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About radio wave detection sensor error)
The “radio wave detection sensor error” of priority 2 is an error when the radio wave detection sensor (error detection means) 201 detects a radio wave. Specifically, when the radio wave detection sensor 201 detects a radio wave a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during a predetermined time, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a radio wave error designation command (error information) indicating that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the radio wave error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the radio wave error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the radio wave error designation command to execute radio wave detection sensor error notification (error notification). The radio wave detection sensor error display by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, with the entire surface of the display portion 17a displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the characters “radio wave detection sensor error” and “please call an attendant” Display characters. That is, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (symbols) and backgrounds etc. that were displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the error occurred are hidden by the radio wave detection sensor error display and are visible to the player. Disappear. In addition, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in green. Further, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “abnormality detected”. The radio wave detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off. That is, the condition for canceling the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power supply is turned off (OFF).

  Here, when a “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave detection sensor error” set (classified) in priority order 2 (the same priority order) occur, this is executed by the display device 17. The error display is displayed using the full screen of the display unit 17a, and may be referred to as “full screen error” or “same order error”. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of errors having different conditions for the main control CPU 60a to determine that an error has occurred are classified into the same rank errors. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a plurality of errors having different priorities have occurred, an error having a higher priority (a numerical value is smaller) has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the same order error has been duplicated, the error notice indicating the same order error occurred later. Is executed by the error notification means 17, 18, 19. For example, if the main control CPU 60a determines that a "magnetic detection sensor error" or "radio wave detection sensor error" has occurred during execution of the main board error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, 19, 19, the effect control CPU 65a Under the control, the error notification means 17, 18 and 19 execute magnetic detection sensor error notification or radio wave detection sensor error notification. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “main board error” or “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred during the execution of the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, 19, 19, the effect control CPU 65a Under this control, the error notification means 17, 18 and 19 execute main board error notification or radio wave detection sensor error notification. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command (error information) for specifying the error that has occurred as described above to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a. When an error notification command is newly specified while the error notification is being executed based on the error specification command for specifying the input same-order error (the main control CPU 60a specifies the same-order error) Error notification means 17, 18, 19 is preferentially executed by the error notification means 17, 18, 19 when the error specification command is output).

(About vibration detection sensor error)
The priority 3 "vibration detection sensor error" is an error when the vibration detection sensor (error detection means) 200 detects vibration. Specifically, when the vibration detection sensor 200 detects vibration continuously for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) under a specific condition, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred. . When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a vibration error designation command (error information) indicating that the “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control). CPU 65a).

  When the vibration error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the vibration error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and displays the display. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the vibration error designation command to execute vibration detection sensor error notification (error notification). The vibration detection sensor error display by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the characters “vibration detection sensor error” are displayed in the small vibration error display area 204 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The vibration error display area 204 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a, and a decorative figure displayed as a fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 is displayed as a vibration detection sensor error display. It is configured not to be hidden by the display. In addition, in the vibration detection sensor error display by the display device 17, a “vibration detection sensor error” is displayed in front of the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17 a. "Is displayed. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in white. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “vibration detection sensor has reacted”. The vibration detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the vibration detection sensor error notification is an elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of vibration detection sensor error).

(About Special Electric Property Unauthorized Winning Error)
A priority 4 “special electric accessory illegal prize error” is a case where the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 which is activated only when a big hit game is awarded is not activated. This is a special error. This “special electric accessory illegal prize error” indicates that the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating (the main control CPU 60a is not outputting a drive signal to the special prize detection sensor 44, the special prize solenoid 42 is not energized. In the state), when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “special electric accessory illegal winning error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command ( (Error information, special error information) is output (transmitted) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a constitute special error detecting means (error detecting means) for detecting a “special electric accessory illegal winning error”.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 when the special electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is input. The control board 72 and the sound control board 73 control the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 based on the special electric accessory illegal winning error designation command to notify the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification (error notification, special error notification, special error display). ) Is executed. The special electric accessory illegal prize error notification by the lamp device 18 lights the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame in red. Further, the special electric accessory illegal winning error notification by the speaker 19 continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a boo-boo sound). Then, the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. In other words, the special electric accessory illegal prize error notification cancellation condition is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of special electric accessory illegal prize error). Further, the display device 17 is configured not to display an error (error notification) when a “special electric accessory illegally winning error” occurs. When the “special electric component illegal prize error” occurs, a character image of “special electric accessory illegal prize error” that can identify the “special electric instrument illegal prize error” is displayed on the display device 17, The display device 17 may also execute a special electric accessory illegal winning error display.

(Regarding the error of illegally winning regular electric equipment)
A priority 5 “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” indicates that the second start prize detection sensor 35 is a pachinko ball in a state where the start prize solenoid 32 that is activated only when a game is given per game is not in operation. This is an error when detected. This “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” indicates that the start winning solenoid 32 is not in operation (the drive signal is not output from the main control CPU 60a to the start winning solenoid 32, or the start winning solenoid 32 is not energized. ), When the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls, the main control CPU 60a determines that an “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error” has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” has occurred, the normal electric accessory illegal prize error designation command ( Error information) is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the second start winning detection sensor 35 and the main control CPU 60a constitute error detecting means for detecting “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error”.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs an ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 when the ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error designation command is input. The lamp device 18 is controlled on the basis of the electric accessory illegal winning error designation command, and the normal electric accessory illegal winning error notification (error notification) is executed. When the lamp device 18 informs the ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error notification, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame is lit in green. Then, the normal electric accessory illegal winning error notification by the lamp device 18 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. In other words, the condition for canceling the normal electric accessory unauthorized winning error notification is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of an ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error). Further, when the “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, the display device 17 and the speaker 19 are configured not to perform error notification. In addition, when the “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error” occurs, a character image of “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error” that can identify the “ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error” is displayed on the display device 17, An error sound may be output from the speaker 19 so that the display device 17 and the speaker 19 may execute the normal electric accessory illegal winning error notification.

(About full error)
The priority 6 “full error” is an error when the full detection sensor (error detection means) 203 detects that the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 are full. Specifically, when the full detection sensor 203 is turned on and a detection signal (full detection signal) from the full detection sensor 203 is input to the main control CPU 60a, the main control CPU 60a generates a “full error”. It is determined that When the main control CPU 60a determines that the “full error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a full error designation command (error information) indicating that the “full error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Configured to do.

  When the full error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the full error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73. The control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the full error designation command to execute full error notification (error notification). The full error display by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the characters “please remove the sphere” are displayed in the small full error display area 205 with respect to the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display portion 17a, and the decorative figure displayed at the effective stop position 27 is displayed as a full error notification. It is configured not to be hidden by. Further, the full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap with the vibration error display area 204, and when the “vibration detection sensor error” and the “full error” occur in duplicate, In the first pachinko machine 10, the error display of both errors can be simultaneously displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In addition, in the full error notification by the display device 17, with the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17a as the background, "please pull the ball" Is displayed. Further, the full error notification from the speaker 19 outputs a voice “please remove the ball”. The full error display by the display device 17 is canceled on the condition that the full error is eliminated (cancelled) (that is, the full detection sensor 203 is turned off). It should be noted that the full error notification by the speaker 19 in the first embodiment is set to be terminated by outputting the voice “please remove the ball” only once. Further, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification. When the “full error” occurs, the lamp device 18 may be turned on in a light emission mode that can identify the “full error”, and the lamp device 18 may also execute the full error notification.

(About right-handed errors)
The “right-handed error” of priority 7 is an error when it is detected that the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b in the gaming state where the right-handed game is not recommended. Specifically, in the board configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, in a normal state where no big hit game or variable state is given, it is advantageous for the player even if the pachinko ball flows down on the second ball flow path 75b. When the gate sensor 49 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls in the normal state, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “right-handed error” has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that the “right-handed error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a right-handed error designation command (error information) indicating that the “right-handed error” has occurred to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a. ).

  When the right-handed error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs the right-handed error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70 The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the right-handed error designation command to execute right-handed error notification (error notification). The right-handed error display by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, the characters “Return to left-handed” are displayed in the small right-handed error display area 206 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap the effective stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a, and the decoration figure displayed at the effective stop position 27 is displayed as a right-handed error display. It is configured not to be hidden by display The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap the vibration error display area 204 and the full error display area 205, and the “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right In the case of the occurrence of a “striking error” overlappingly, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment can simultaneously display an error display of each error on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17. In the right-handed error display by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is used as a background, and “turn back left-handed” is displayed in front of it. "Please" is displayed. In addition, the right-handed error notification from the speaker 19 outputs a voice “Please return to left-handed”. The right-hand error notification by the display device 17 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the start of notification. That is, the release condition for right-handed error notification is the elapsed time from the start of notification (occurrence of a right-handed error). In addition, when a “right-handed error” occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification. When a “right-handed error” occurs, the lamp device 18 is turned on in a light emission mode that can identify the “right-handed error”, and the right-handed error notification is also executed by the lamp device 18. Good.

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c store error information (error specifying command) for specifying the determined type of error. The error information described in each of the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased under the condition that the error is canceled (resolved).

  As described above, “RAM clear” with the priority order 1 is to erase the game information stored in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60 c and the effect control RAM 65 c by the initialization process by the clear means 101, 102, 104. In the pachinko machine 10, the “RAM clear” is set to be notified with the highest priority. That is, each error up to the priorities 2 to 7 ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", "vibration detection sensor error", "special electric accessory illegal prize error", When the error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) corresponding to the error notification is executed due to the occurrence of "ordinary electric accessory illegal winning error", "full error", "right-handed error"), the RAM When the initialization process is executed by the clear operation, under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, the RAM clear notification (initialization process notification) indicating that the RAM clear (initialization process) has been executed is sent to another. Prior to the error notification, the error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) is executed. In the first embodiment, since the RAM clear notification is mainly executed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, when the RAM clear (initialization process) is executed, another error notification is issued by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. Even during execution, the lamp device 18 is fully lit and a RAM clear sound is output from the speaker 19. Further, the display device 17 preferentially displays the initial image in place of various error display images.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the error notification corresponding to the same order error is forcibly canceled by turning off the power (OFF), and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. Clearing means 101, 102, 104 including the power switch 101 is provided with a function as first notification stopping means for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, 19. In addition, when the power is turned on (including when power is restored after a power failure), it is stored in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c by initialization processing based on the clear signals from the clear means 101, 102, 104. The game information (stored information) is erased (initialized). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the clear means 101, 102, 104 as the first notification stop means are stored in the storage means (control RAM 60c, 65c) has a function as a notification stop means for initialization for initializing the error information stored in 65c) and the game information relating to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment performs the game in the power-on process based on the power-on signal output from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 by turning on the power switch 101 that forcibly releases the error notification. An initialization process for initializing game information related to the progress of the game is not performed. However, when the power switch 101 is turned off after the power switch 101 is turned off and the power switch 101 is turned on, or when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped due to a power failure or the like, the storage means ( The error information stored in the control RAMs 60c and 65c) is configured to be erased. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the power switch 101 and the power-off monitoring circuit 103 constitute a second notification stop unit, and the signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 constituting the second notification stop unit When only the (power ON signal) is input to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, the control CPU 60a, 65a retains (initializes) the game information stored in the storage means (control RAM 60c, 65c). It is configured to initialize error information (without). As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment uses the error information stored in the storage means (control RAMs 60c and 65c) and the game as notification stop means for forcibly stopping the error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, and 19. Non-initialization that initializes error information while retaining the game information stored in the storage means (control RAM 60c, 65c) and the notification stop means for initialization (clear means 101, 102, 104) for initializing information There are two types of notification stop means including a notification stop means (power switch 101 and power-off monitoring circuit 103).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the errors up to the priorities 2 to 7 (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “ Error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18) corresponding to the error notification due to occurrence of “special electric component illegal prize error”, “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error”, “full error”, “right-handed error”) When the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off during execution by the speaker 19) and the power recovery process is executed at the time of subsequent power recovery, the power recovery circuit is controlled under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. A configuration in which the power recovery process execution notification that the electric processing has been executed is executed by the error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) in preference to the error notification. It is. That is, in the first embodiment, when the power recovery process is performed in a state where various error display images are displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17, the “power recovery process is performed on the display unit 17 a. The image of the characters “Done” is displayed (see FIG. 8). Note that the power recovery process execution notification is continued for a preset notification time (for example, 5 seconds).

  Here, when such an error occurs, such as “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error”, regions 204, 205, and 206 of a part of the display unit 17 a are displayed on the display device 17. When the error display is used, the effect control CPU 65a executes the display device 17 in a state where no error has occurred and in a state where an error has occurred and the error display is displayed on the display unit 17a. The decorative pattern (symbol) is displayed in different ways in the symbol variation effect. In other words, the decorative display is configured to be variably displayed in the areas other than the vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206, and both the error display and the design variation effect are preferably displayed. It can be visually recognized. In other words, the display device 17 is configured to display the decorative drawing in a different manner after the error designation command (error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a and before.

  As an example of a method for variably displaying a decoration drawing in a different manner on the display device 17, layer processing is given as an example. This layer processing is image processing for displaying a specific image by displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, and is applied to a layer on the front side of the layer for displaying the background. By displaying the decorative drawing and displaying the error display image on the front layer of the layer that displays the decorative drawing, the error display image is displayed in parallel while displaying the symbol variation effect image on the display unit 17a. can do. That is, when no error has occurred, the image of the layer that displays the error display image is hidden, so that only the image of the design variation effect is displayed on the display unit 17a so that the player can see it. By displaying the image of the layer that displays the error display image, the image of the symbol variation effect and the error display image are displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player. Thereby, it seems that the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the display unit 17a in a different manner before and after the occurrence of the error.

  Here, the various errors that occur in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment are generated when the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command (error information) to the effect control board 60 (effect control CPU 65a) when an error occurs. At the same time, a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal) indicating the occurrence of an error is output to the hall computer HP (external) via an output terminal provided on the external terminal board 92, and a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal). Is classified into a second type error that is not output to the hall computer HP. In the first embodiment, the “RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “special” set in the priorities 1 to 5 are set. “Electric power component illegal prize error” and “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” are classified as first type errors, and “full error” and “right-handed error” set in priority order 6-7 are second type. It is classified into errors (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in the first embodiment, the same priority error ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error") having a higher priority than the special error "special electric goods illegal winning error". ) Is a high priority error, when the high priority error occurs, the main control CPU 60a outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP and sends a corresponding error designation command (high priority error information). Output (send) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). On the other hand, when the above-mentioned “full error” and “right-handed error”, which have a lower priority than the special error “special electric component illegal prize error”, are set as low priority errors, the low priority error occurred. In this case, the main control CPU 60a outputs (transmits) only the corresponding error designation command (low priority error information) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) without outputting the security signal to the hall computer HP. It has become. In the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error having a higher priority than the high priority error (same order error) ("RAM clear" in the first embodiment) has occurred, the security signal is output. It is configured to output to the hall computer HP and output (send) a corresponding error designation command (error information of “RAM clear”) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). When the main control CPU 60a determines that an error having a higher priority than the priority error has occurred, the security signal is output from the common output terminal to the outside (hall computer HP). The high priority error and the low priority error having a lower priority than the high priority error (`` vibration detection sensor error '', `` special electric accessory illegal prize error '', `` ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error '', When “full error” and “right-handed error”) occur in duplicate, that is, an error designation command for identifying a high priority error and an error designation command for identifying a low priority error transmitted from the main control CPU 60a. When the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) is received in duplicate, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) displays an error notification means (display) corresponding to the high priority error notification corresponding to the high priority error. The device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) are configured to be executed.

  Further, a low priority error having a lower priority than a high priority error that is the same order error (full-screen error), when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred as described above, sends a security signal to the outside. Signal output errors such as “Vibration detection sensor error”, “Special electric component illegal prize error”, “Normal electric accessory illegal prize error”, etc., “Full error” that does not output security signal to the outside, “Right-handed” It is divided into non-signal output errors such as “error”.

  Here, as described above, high-priority errors with higher priority than "special electric accessory illegal prize error" such as "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error" occurred. In this case, the corresponding error display (high priority error display) is displayed on the entire display unit 17a in the display device 17, whereas the display device 17 is displayed when a "special electric accessory illegal winning error" occurs. Error display (special error display) is not executed, and when a high-priority error occurs, the display device 17 has a larger error than when a special error “special electric component illegal prize error” occurs. A high priority error display is displayed in the area. Further, the high priority error of the first embodiment is a full screen error (identity order error) in which the error display is executed using the full screen of the display unit 17a as described above, and the high priority error has occurred. In the case (when the main control CPU determines that an error has occurred), the effect control CPU 65a displays an error display on the entire screen of the display unit 17a, thereby executing a symbol variation effect (effect design) being executed (displayed). ) Is hidden, the display device 17 is controlled via the display control CPU 70a.

  “Vibration detection sensor error”, “full” with lower priority than high priority errors (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) that are the same order error (full screen error) When a low priority error (low order error) such as “error” and “right-handed error” has occurred, as described above, the small vibration error display area 204 for the entire surface of the display unit 17a, a full error error The display device 205 is configured to display an error display in the display area 205 and the right-handed error display area 206. In the display device 17, a high priority error notification (high priority error display) is generated, and the low priority error has occurred. The display device 17 is configured to display a larger area than the low priority error display. Further, when a low priority error for displaying an error display in the small display areas 204, 205, 206 occurs over the entire surface of the display unit 17a (when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred), the effect control is performed. The CPU 65a displays the display control CPU 70a so as to display the error display of the low priority error in the corresponding display areas 204, 205, 206 while continuing to display the symbol variation effect (effect symbol) being displayed on the display unit 17a. The display device 17 is configured to be controlled via The “special electric component illegal prize error” and the “ordinary electric instrument illegal prize error” are also low priority errors having a lower priority than the same order error. In addition, in the first embodiment, the “ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error” is set as an error that does not execute the error display in the display device 17. Therefore, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the low priority error is “vibration”. “Detection sensor error”, “full error” and “right-handed error” are used as targets.

  The specific variable display sections 54A and 54B are displayed when a low priority error (low priority error) having a lower priority than the same order error (high priority error) occurs in the display section 17a of the display device 17. The vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206, which display an error display on the display unit 17 a, are set to areas that do not overlap. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error” that are low priority errors have occurred, the corresponding error display corresponds to the corresponding display areas 204 and 205. , 206, the display of the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display portions 54A, 54B is configured so that the display state visible from the front side can be continued without being hidden by the error display. ing. In other words, even if an error display corresponding to the display unit 17a is displayed due to the occurrence of a low priority error, the variable state and stop state of the fourth and fifth symbols in the specific variable display units 54A and 54B can be continuously viewed. Can be displayed. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the same order error ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error") which is a full screen error has occurred, the display unit 17a Although the error display corresponding to the entire surface of the screen is displayed, the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are not hidden by the error display, and the variable state and stop of the fourth and fifth symbols. The state can be continuously displayed so as to be visible. Specifically, the fourth and fifth symbols of the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are displayed on the front layer of the layer where the same order error is displayed on the display unit 17a, and the error display of the same order error is displayed. The 4th and 5th symbols can be visually recognized simultaneously.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as described above, “RAM clear”, which is an error (high priority error) having a higher priority than the same order error (high priority error), is displayed on the display device 17 as described above. The initial symbol) is displayed at the effective stop position 27, and the display device 17 can simultaneously display other low priority errors. That is, while displaying the “RAM clear” error display (initial image) having a higher priority than the same order error on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the main control CPU 60a is a lower order error having a lower priority than the same order error. If it is determined that a specific low-order error such as a “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, or “right-handed error” has occurred, the RAM clear display (error notification) being displayed and the error of the specific low-order error The display can be displayed in parallel (see FIG. 9A).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the RAM clear notification of “RAM clear”, which is a high-order error having higher priority than the same-order error in the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 (in the display device 17). When the main control CPU 60a determines that the same order error has occurred while the (initial image display) is being executed, the main control CPU 60a specifies an error designation that identifies the same order error until the RAM clear notification is completed. It is configured to defer command output. And main control CPU60a outputs the error designation | designated command which specifies a same rank error to effect control board 65 (effect control CPU65a) after completion | finish of RAM clear alerting | reporting. The effect control CPU 65 a of the effect control board 65 is configured to display the display device 17 via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70 a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on an error designation command that specifies the same order error. The lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are controlled so that the error notification of the same order error is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a causes the error notification means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, the speaker 19 and the like to execute an error notification that specifies the same-order error that occurred during the RAM clear notification after the RAM clear notification ends. (See FIG. 9B). Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “main board error” has occurred during execution of the RAM clear notification, the main board error designation command is sent to the effect control board 65 (effect control) after the RAM clear notification ends. CPU 65a).

(Error notification process)
Next, an error notification process executed when an error occurs in the pachinko machine 10 as described above (when the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of an error) will be described based on FIG. In the error notification process, when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred (step B10), the main control CPU 60a outputs a corresponding error designation command to notify the corresponding error notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a (display device). 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19) (step B11). Then, it is determined whether or not a condition for canceling the error notification being executed in step B12 (power supply cut-off, notification time elapse, error cancellation, etc.) is established, and if the determination result in step B12 is affirmative, The error notification process is terminated. If the determination result in step B12 is negative, the process proceeds to step B13 to determine whether a new error has occurred. If the determination result is negative, the process returns to step B12 and the process is repeated.

  If the determination result in step B13 is affirmative, that is, if a new error occurs during execution of error notification, the process proceeds to step B14, where the priority of the newly generated error is It is determined whether or not the priority of the error being executed is equal to or higher. If the determination result in step B14 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command corresponding to the newly generated error, and displays an error notification corresponding to the effect control CPU 65a under error notification means (display). It is executed by the device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) (step B15). That is, if both the error during error notification and the newly generated error are in the same order, the error notification means executes error notification of the newly generated error (error that occurred later), and If the priority of the error that occurred is higher than the priority of the error that is being executed, the error notification means executes the error notification of the newly generated error. And it transfers to step B16, it is determined whether the cancellation | release conditions of the error notification in execution are satisfied, and an error notification process is complete | finished when the determination result of this step B16 is affirmative. If the determination result of step B16 is negative, the process of step B16 is repeated.

  Next, if the determination result of step B14 is negative, that is, if the priority of errors that occurred during execution of error notification is lower than the priority of errors during execution of error notification, the process proceeds to step B17. Then, it is determined whether or not the error notification of the newly generated error can be performed simultaneously with the error notification being executed. And when the determination result of step B17 is affirmative, it transfers to step B17 and the newly generated error notification is executed. In this case, a plurality of error notifications are executed in parallel. Specifically, when a “full error” of priority 6 occurs while a vibration detection sensor error display corresponding to “vibration detection sensor error” of priority 3 is being displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17, An error display of “vibration detection sensor error” and “please remove the ball” is displayed simultaneously on the display unit 17a. Here, a target that can be notified of a plurality of error notifications at the same time is an error notification executed by the display device 17 and excludes an error notification executed by the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit judging means for judging whether or not a game is to be generated when a winning (satisfying a specific condition) is given to any of the start winning ports 30a and 31a. Yes. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a is triggered by a winning in either of the start winning ports 30a, 31a as a trigger to specify the variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the display means (special symbol display units 50A, 50B, display device 17). It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a pattern (special pattern variation pattern) from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage means. In addition, the main control CPU 60a has a function as an error determination unit that determines which of a plurality of types of errors for which a priority order for notification has been set has occurred.

  The display device 17 has a function as an error notification means capable of executing an error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as a notification control means or a control means for controlling the display device 17 so that the error notification is executed by the display device 17 as the error notification means. Further, when the main control CPU 60a as the error determination unit determines that an error having a different priority occurs during execution of error display by the display device 17 as the error notification unit, the effect control CPU 65a determines the priority level. It is configured to control the display device 17 to perform an error display of a high error. Further, the effect control CPU 65a determines that an error in the same order classified in the same priority order as the error during execution of the error display has occurred during execution of error display by the display device 17 serving as error notification means. When the main control CPU 60a determines, the display device 17 is controlled to execute error display of the same rank error that occurred later. Furthermore, when the display device 17 serving as an error notification means is executing an error display of a high-order error having a higher priority than the same-order error, the effect control CPU 65a takes priority over the same-order error. A function of controlling the display device 17 as an error notification unit so that an error display during execution and an error display of a low-order error are executed in parallel when it is determined that a low-order error with a low order has occurred. It has.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a decorative symbol determining means for determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 17 based on a determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determining means, and also displays the determined decorative symbol as a stop display. It functions as an effect display control means for controlling the display device 17 so as to make it appear. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a uses one of a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation effect to be performed on the display device 17 when the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information (satisfaction of the specific condition). It has a function as an effect pattern determining means to determine. The effect control CPU 65a as the effect pattern determining means determines the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a performs the fourth or fifth operation while the special symbol display (special display) 50A, 50B is displaying the special symbol variation (special symbol variation) and the special symbol variation (special symbol) is stopped. The specific variable display sections 54A and 54B are controlled so as to display the variable state and stop state of the symbol (identification information), and the main control CPU (error determination means) 60a indicates that the same order error or the low order error has occurred. In any case, it is provided with a function as a control means for controlling the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B so as to continue displaying the variable state and the stopped state of the fourth or fifth symbol. The display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are error notification means (error error means) for executing error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors based on error information output from the main control CPU 60a as error determination means. A function as a notification means).

(Operation of Example 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  When a player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 75. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 75a or the second ball flow path 75b of the game area 75 according to the launch position. . When the pachinko balls flowing down the ball flow paths 75a and 75b win the first start winning opening 30a or the second start winning opening 31a, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 When the ball is detected, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and the big hit determination is performed based on the acquired winning information.

  When the big hit determination is a win determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for winning based on the winning information. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c when the big hit determination is a win determination result. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the display device 17. Is done. When the fluctuation time determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, and thereby, a predetermined jackpot on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B is determined. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is displayed as a fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17. Further, in the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B set in the display portion 17a of the display device 17, under the control of the effect control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a, the special figure change display on the corresponding special view display portions 50A and 50B. The 4th or 5th symbol is displayed in the variable state in the middle, and the 4th or 5th symbol is stopped at the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B together with the stoppage of the special symbol display on the corresponding special symbol display portions 50A and 50B. Is displayed. When the winning display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the big hit game is started.

  In the jackpot game, a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning portion 40 is executed for a predetermined number of rounds, and a lot of winning balls are obtained by winning pachinko balls in the special winning opening 40a during each round game. Can be earned. When the round game is executed for the specified number of rounds, the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c with the end of the big hit game.

  When the big hit determination is a determination result of losing, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for losing based on the winning information. Note that when the big hit determination is a determination result of losing, the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c remains “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, similarly to the case where the big hit determination is a winning determination result. When the special design variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding production pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the design variation production on the display device 17. Is done. When the fluctuation time set in the special figure fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and all symbol stop commands, thereby causing the special figure display units 50A and 50B to have a predetermined deviation. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative drawing is displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17 as a fixed stop display. Further, the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B set in the display portion 17a of the display device 17 correspond to the control of the effect control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a in the same manner as in the case where the big hit determination is a win determination result. While the special figure display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is being displayed, the fourth or fifth symbol is displayed in a variable state, and the specific variable is displayed together with the suspension of the special figure display on the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B. The fourth or fifth symbol is stopped and displayed on the display units 54A and 54B.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, priorities for notification are set for various errors occurring in the pachinko machine 10, and in the first embodiment, the priority is set to 3 to 7. Error ("vibration detection sensor error", "special electric accessory illegal prize error", "ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error", "full error", "right-handed error") occurs, the display device 17, When the corresponding error notification is executed in the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, errors (“RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “ If a "radio wave detection sensor error" occurs, an error corresponding to the high priority "RAM clear", "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", or "radio wave detection sensor error" The notification is prioritized and executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19. That is, when a plurality of errors occur in duplicate, an error with a higher priority can be notified with priority.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave detection sensor error” are classified into the same priority order, and when these same order errors occur repeatedly. Is configured so as to notify the same rank error that has occurred later, so that it is possible to notify the player and the store clerk of the newest rank error. Further, by classifying a plurality of errors into the same priority, even if the number of types of errors increases, the number of priorities can be reduced to reduce the control load.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the “vibration detection sensor error”, the “full error”, and the “right-handed error” are error display areas 204, 205, and 206 in which error display is displayed on the display device 17. Are set so as not to overlap each other (see FIG. 7). Therefore, if these errors occur in duplicate, all the error displays that have occurred in the display device 17 can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel). It is possible to check whether such an error has occurred. The error display areas 204, 205, and 206 that display error displays corresponding to “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error” on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17 are all included in the error display areas 204, 205, and 206. Since the display unit 17a is set so as not to overlap the effective stop position 27 where the decorative drawing (symbol) is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the decorative drawing (symbol) from being lowered due to the error display.

  Here, when “RAM clear” having the highest priority occurs, even if an error notification corresponding to an error of another priority is executed on the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, Since the RAM clear notification capable of specifying the occurrence of “RAM clear” is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 in preference to the error of the error, the player and the store clerk have executed the initialization process It is possible to reliably notify. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, even when the RAM clear notification is executed by the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19, the display device 17 displays “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right Error display of specific low-priority errors (low-order errors) such as “Batch error” can be executed. That is, the RAM clear display being executed and the error display of the specific low priority error can be executed in parallel on the display device 17, and the occurrence of a plurality of errors can be confirmed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the same order error occurs while the RAM clear notification is being executed, the same order error is displayed until the RAM clear notification is finished. Since the error notification is made to wait and the error notification of the same order error is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 after the RAM clear notification ends, the “RAM clear” with the highest priority in the pachinko machine is configured. It is possible to notify the occurrence of the same-order error that occurred during the execution of the RAM clear notification while reliably reporting the occurrence.

  In addition, when a high priority error such as “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error” having a higher priority than the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, the display The corresponding high priority error display is displayed on the entire display unit 17a in the device 17 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a specific low priority error such as “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error”, and “right-handed error” having a lower priority than the high priority error occurs, the display unit 17a in the display device 17 A specific low priority error display is displayed in a small error display area 204, 205, 206 on the entire surface (see FIG. 7). That is, the display device 17 is configured to display the high priority error display in a larger area than the specific low priority error display, and has a higher priority than the special error “special electric accessory illegal prize error”. When a high priority error occurs, the error occurrence can be recognized more reliably.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are configured such that the error display is displayed on the display unit 17a when a low priority error having a lower priority than the same order error occurs. Since the error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206 are provided in areas that do not overlap (see FIG. 7), an error display is displayed in these display areas 204, 205, and 206. Even when a low priority error occurs, the display states of the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B can be confirmed. That is, even if a low priority error occurs and an error display is displayed in the display areas 204, 205, 206 of the display unit 17a, the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display units 54A, 54B are displayed. Depending on the state, it is possible to check whether the special figure display is being executed or whether the special figure has been confirmed and stopped in the special figure display units 50A and 50B. Further, when the same order error occurs, the error display corresponding to the same order error is displayed on the entire surface of the display unit 17a and the symbol variation effect (decorative drawing) displayed on the display unit 17a is not displayed. However, the fourth and fifth symbols of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are not hidden behind the error display of the same rank error (see FIG. 6). Reference), the state of the special figure fluctuation display on the special figure display portions 50A and 50B can be confirmed by the display state of the fourth and fifth symbols.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a gives priority to the same rank error ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error") and the same rank error. When it is determined that a high error ("RAM clear") has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a corresponding error designation command to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP. . When the plurality of errors occur, the main control CPU 60a outputs a security signal using a common output terminal, so that the configuration can be simplified and the control can be simplified.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “full error” and a “right-handed error” having lower priority than the same-order error have occurred, a security signal is externally transmitted. Since it is comprised so that it may not output, it can suppress outputting a security signal too much. In other words, for multiple types of errors, it is classified into a signal output error that outputs a security signal when an error occurs and a non-signal output error that does not output a security signal when an error occurs, so that the store does not output security signals excessively. It is possible to notify the store side of an error with a high priority that requires countermeasures on the side.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the power supply from the external power source is cut off, a power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and the main control CPU 60a and effect The control CPU 65a executes power-off processing based on the power-off processing program stored in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. In this power-off process, power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a is stored and held in the regular storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. When the reset signal is input from the reset signal circuit 106, each control CPU 60a, 65a regulates the operation of the control CPU 60a, 65a, and various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process is stored as backup data. Retained.

  When the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform power-on processing stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b and 65b. Based on the program, power-on processing (power recovery processing) is executed. In this power-on process, when the clear switch 102 is not operated (not “RAM clear”), the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a store various control information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Based on the power supply interruption (previous) state. When the power-on process is executed, the display device 17 executes a power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the power recovery process has been executed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, an image of the characters “Power recovery process has been executed” is displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17, and a power-on process (power recovery process) is executed to the player or the store clerk. Can be notified.

  Here, in the power-on process (recovery process) that is not “RAM clear”, a game related to the progress of the game such as jackpot information, probability variation information, variation information, etc. stored in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. Only error information is initialized while retaining the information. That is, the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 to the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is cut off while the error notification is being executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and at the time of subsequent power recovery When the power-on process (recovery process) is executed, information related to an error that has occurred in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c when the power supply is cut off (before) is initialized. When the power-on process (recovery process) is executed, a power-recovery process execution notification that the power-on process (recovery process) has been executed is displayed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Since it is configured to be executed by the device 17, it can be notified that the power-on process (recovery process) has been executed. In the power-on process (recovery process), the error information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is initialized (erased). If the cause of the error has not been eliminated, the power supply When the error detection means detects an error and the error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and it is impossible to reliably recognize that the power-on processing (power recovery processing) has been executed. There is. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the power-on process (recovery process) is executed, the power-on process (recovery process) is executed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Since the display device 17 is configured to execute the power recovery process execution notification to that effect prior to the error notification, it is possible to reliably notify that the power-on process (power recovery process) has been executed.

  In the first embodiment, the error notification can be forcibly stopped by turning off the power switch 101 that constitutes the clearing means 101, 102, 104, and output from the clear switch circuit 104 that constitutes the clearing means 101, 102, 104. Since the control RAMs 60a and 65a are initialized by the clear signal, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for forcibly stopping the error notification, and the configuration can be simplified.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment only in the processing when the same order error occurs repeatedly, and the other configuration is the same. Only the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. For convenience of explanation, in the case where the same rank error occurs with a time difference, the same rank error that has occurred first is referred to as the first rank error, and the same rank error that has occurred later is referred to as the subsequent rank error. There is a case.

  In the display device 17 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of layers 220, 221, 222, and 223 that can display various images are superimposed and displayed on the display unit 17 a to display a specific image. Configured to get. Specifically, in the display device 17, the first layer 221 and the second layer 222 that can display an image of the same rank error display are arranged in front of and behind the symbol layer 220 on which the symbol variation effect image is displayed. A third layer 223 capable of displaying the fourth and fifth symbols (specific variable display portions 54A and 54B) on the front side (frontmost surface) of the second layer 222 is provided. The first layer 221 and the second layer 222 are transparent in a state where the image of the same order error display is not displayed, and the image of the design variation effect displayed on the design layer 220 passes through both layers 221 and 222. And visible from the front side. Then, by displaying the same rank error display image for identifying the same rank error on the first layer 221 or the second layer 222, the corresponding layers 221 and 222 on which the same rank error display is displayed are entirely opaque. Thus, the symbol variation effect image displayed on the symbol layer 220 is configured to be invisible from the front side. The 4th and 5th symbols displayed on the 3rd layer 223 located in the foreground are always from the front regardless of the display / non-display of the image of the same rank error display in the 1st layer 221 or the 2nd layer 222. It remains visible. Further, the display device 17 displays a first-identity-order error display for identifying a first-identity-order error on the first layer 221 located immediately before the design layer 220 under the control of the effect control CPU 65a, and The second layer 222 that overlaps the front side of the first layer 221 is set to display a subsequent same-order error display that specifies the subsequent same-order error.

  That is, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the first same-order error display for specifying the first same-order error is displayed on the first layer 221 on the display device 17 (see FIG. 11A), the main control is performed. If the CPU 60a determines that an error with the same rear order has occurred, an error designation command for specifying the error with the same rear order is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Then, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 controls the display device 17 via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) based on the error designation command for specifying the rear same order error, and the rear same order. After specifying the error, the same rank error display is displayed on the second layer 222 (see FIG. 11B). In other words, when the first order error display that specifies the first order error is displayed on the display device 17, if the second order error occurs, the first order error display is continuously displayed, By displaying the same order error display on the second layer 222 on the front side, the player and the store clerk are allowed to visually recognize only the subsequent same order error display.

  Specifically, the main board error display (FIG. 6A) corresponding to the “main board error” which is the same rank error is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 so as to be visible from the front side. When the main control CPU 60a determines that a “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred (see FIG. 11A), the effect control CPU 65a is visible to the player and the store clerk on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In this manner, the magnetic detection sensor error display (FIG. 6B) is displayed in a state that is visible from the front side, and the main board error display is continued on the rear side hidden by the magnetic detection sensor error display (FIG. 11 ( b)), the display device 17 is controlled via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a).

  According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the error display of the first order error is displayed while the error display of the first order error is displayed on the display device 17, the error display of the first order error is continued. Since the subsequent error display of the same order error is displayed on the display device 17 so as to be visible, when the same order error occurs repeatedly, the same order error (first order error) that occurred first There is no need to perform control for canceling the error display (erasing the image itself), and the control load on the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) can be reduced. The other functions and effects of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

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The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in each of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In each example, the error display (error notification) that displays the corresponding error display (error notification) on the entire screen of the display unit is classified as an error in the same order, but the error is displayed in the display area set in a part of the display unit. A plurality of types of errors displaying (error display corresponding to low priority error in the embodiment) can be classified as the same rank error. In this way, when a plurality of types of errors that display an error display in the display area set as a part of the display unit are set to the same order error, the error display of all the same order errors is displayed in the common display area. Alternatively, the display areas for displaying the error displays of the same order errors may be set at positions that do not overlap each other. If the display area for displaying the error display of the same rank error is set at a position that does not overlap each other, if multiple errors of the same rank error occur, Can also be displayed in a visible state.
(2) In each embodiment, when an error notification of “RAM clear” (high order error) is being executed by the notification means and an error in the same order occurs, an error designation command (from the main control CPU to the effect control CPU ( By delaying the output of the error information), the error notification of the same rank error is executed by the notification means after the completion of the error notification of “RAM clear”. Execution may be delayed. That is, in the main control CPU, when it is determined that an error notification of “RAM clear” has occurred during execution by the notification means, the corresponding error specifying command is output without delay, and the error specifying command is output. The effect control CPU to which “” is input may delay the output of the control signal for causing the notification means to execute the error notification of the same rank error until the error notification of “RAM clear” is completed.

(3) In each embodiment, the error notification cancellation conditions for the same rank error are the same (power off), but different cancellation conditions may be used. That is, an error in the release condition for power-off may be mixed with an error in the release condition since the elapsed time from the start of notification (error occurrence). When the error notification cancellation condition for the same-order error is the elapsed time from the start of the notification, the error display of the subsequent same-order error is superimposed on the front side of the error display of the previous same-order error as in the second embodiment. In this configuration, if the error display release condition for the later same-order error is satisfied earlier than the error display release condition for the previous same-order error, the error display of the previous same-order error is displayed so that the player or the store clerk can visually recognize it. can do.
(4) In the first embodiment, when a low priority error having a lower priority than the same order error occurs during execution of error notification corresponding to the same order error, the corresponding error notification is not executed. However, the error display of the low priority error is displayed on the first layer on the rear side while the error display of the same order error is displayed on the second layer on the front side as in the second embodiment. Can do. In this case, since the error display of the low priority error is hidden by the error display of the same order error, the player and the store clerk can be surely notified of the occurrence of the error with the high priority.
(5) In each embodiment, the display device in which the symbol variation effect is executed is given as the error notification means (notification means), but an error display (error notification) is displayed on a sub display device provided separately from the display device. A configuration may be employed. That is, when the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display device and the error display is displayed on the sub display device, the visibility of the symbol variation effect is reduced by the error display corresponding to the error generated during the symbol variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of an error.

(6) In each embodiment, as an error notification corresponding to “RAM clear”, the display device does not execute an error display specifying “RAM clear”, but “RAM clear” is specified in the display control RAM. The image data for displaying the characters “RAM clear” is stored as the image data for the RAM clear display. When “RAM clear” occurs, the image for the RAM clear display is displayed on the display unit of the display device as the effective stop position. It may be displayed in the (definite stop display area). Further, the RAM clear display image is displayed on the display unit at the timing when the initialization process by “RAM clear” is started, and the initial image is displayed as described in the first embodiment until the subsequent initialization process is completed. (Initial symbol) may be displayed.
(7) In the case where error notification of a high priority is executed with priority when errors occur in duplicate, different error notifications cannot be executed simultaneously or in parallel, such as with a lamp device or a speaker. The error notification means performs error notification with a high priority while the second error notification means that can execute different error notifications simultaneously or in parallel like a display device provides a plurality of error notifications regardless of priority. A configuration to perform may be employed. For example, when a “vibration detection sensor error” occurs while the full error notification is being executed on the display device and the speaker, the display device displays the full error notification and the vibration detection sensor error notification images in parallel. Then, a high-priority “vibration detection sensor error” error notification sound is output. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the occurrence of an error with a high priority by voice while notifying the occurrence of a plurality of errors by display.
(8) The power recovery process execution notification is not limited to notification by the display device, but may be notified by a lamp device or a speaker.

(9) In each embodiment, for each error having a priority order of 3 to 7, a plurality of error notifications are displayed at the same time so that areas for displaying error notifications corresponding to the display unit of the display device do not overlap each other. Although the error display area for each error of priority 3 to 7 is set as one, and a plurality of errors occur in duplicate, an error notification corresponding to the error with the highest priority is displayed. A configuration of displaying in the error display area of the part may be employed.
(10) In the second embodiment, the first order error display for specifying the first order error is displayed on the first layer, and the second order error display for specifying the second order error is displayed on the second layer. However, each of a plurality of errors classified as the same rank error may be displayed on a different layer. And, by adopting a configuration in which only the same order error that occurred later can be seen from the front side by controlling the display device so that the layer that displays the same order error that occurred later is positioned in the foreground. obtain.
(11) In each embodiment, when the same order error occurs repeatedly, the error display of the same order error that occurred later is displayed on the display device in a visible state. You may make it maintain the error display of a ranking error in the state which can be visually recognized. As a configuration for maintaining the error display of the same-order error that has occurred first in a visible state, the same-order error is detected when the main control means (main control CPU) determines that the same-order error is occurring. A structure that cancels a new detection signal from the error detection means that detects the error, and the error display of the same order error that occurred later, the layer on the rear side of the layer that displays the error display of the same order error that occurred earlier It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the error display of the same rank error that has occurred previously is maintained in a visible state by displaying it so as to be hidden behind.

(12) In the first embodiment, the error information stored in the storage means (control RAM) is initialized at the time of power recovery. However, the signal from the power interruption monitoring circuit constituting the second notification stop means ( The error information stored in the storage means (control RAM) may not be initialized only by the power ON signal). And when the structure which does not initialize the error information memorize | stored in a memory | storage means only by the signal from a power-off monitoring circuit, there exist the following effects. In other words, when power supply is started by recovery from a power failure after a power failure that occurs when the power switch with the function to forcibly stop error notification is turned on, etc., the power failure monitoring circuit However, the control RAM is not initialized only by the power ON signal. Therefore, even if there is a power failure during error notification, error information is not initialized by mistake when power is restored, and after the power failure is restored, error countermeasures are taken based on the error information stored in the control RAM. It can be carried out. Specifically, even if a power failure occurs during the occurrence of an error whose error notification release condition is not power-off, the error notification interrupted by the power failure can be resumed after the power recovery. More specifically, a state in which the vibration detection sensor error notification is being executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker (a state in which the notification cancellation condition is not satisfied, 30 in the first embodiment from the start of the vibration detection sensor error notification). Power supply is cut off in less than a second), and when the power-on process (recovery process) is executed at the time of subsequent power recovery, the main control RAM and effects are displayed after the power recovery process execution notification is executed on the display device. Based on the backup data stored and held in the control RAM, vibration detection sensor error notification is executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker. Therefore, it is possible to take measures against the “vibration detection sensor error” based on the vibration detection sensor error notification executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker.
(13) In each embodiment, the error notification corresponding to each error is configured to be performed using a plurality of error notification means of the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker, but depending on the type of error, The combination of error notification means may be changed, or error notification may be executed only by any one of the error notification means.
(14) In the display device, when error display or rendering symbol is not displayed, control for displaying an image on the display unit is performed and control for displaying an image on the display unit is performed. As a result, the case where the image cannot be visually recognized from the front side is included.

(15) In each embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub control means (production control CPU), and conversely all of the functions of the sub control means. Alternatively, a part of the main control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and sub-control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(16) In the embodiment, the payout control board may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the main control board, and conversely, the main control board may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the payout control board. May be. In the embodiment, the main control board and the payout control board are provided separately, but a single control board may be used.
(17) Further, in each embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions provided in the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely the functions provided in the display control means. The production control means may be provided with all or part of the above. In each embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in each embodiment may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(18) In the embodiment, the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit to each control board. However, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to the payout control board is supplied from the payout control board to the other control boards. A configuration may be employed. That is, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to one control board may be supplied from the one control board to another control board.
(19) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be other various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using a pachinko ball.

17 Display device (error notification means , first error notification means )
18 Lamp device (error notification means, second error notification means )
19 Speaker (error notification means, second error notification means )
60a Main control CPU (error judgment means )
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When an error occurs, in a gaming machine that can notify the occurrence of the error,
An error determination means for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which a priority order to be notified has occurred;
A plurality of error notification means capable of executing an error notification for identifying each of the plurality of types of errors;
A notification control means for controlling the error notification means so that the error notification means performs error notification;
The plurality of types of errors are set with a plurality of same-order errors classified into the same priority,
When the error determination unit determines that errors having different priorities have occurred during execution of error notification by the error notification unit, the notification control unit performs error notification of an error having a high priority. Configured to control the error notification means,
When the error determination means determines that the same order error or an error having a higher priority than the same order error has occurred, an error occurrence signal indicating that an error has occurred is output to the outside from a common output terminal. Configured and
In the plurality of types of errors, a first type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is output to the outside and a second type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is not output to the outside are set, and the same order error is the first error. A plurality of non-identical errors, which are low-order errors having a lower priority than the same-order errors, are set as the first-type errors.
The number of the error notification means for performing error notification when the non-identical error occurs is set to increase as the priority of the non-identical error increases.
The number of the error notification means that performs error notification when the same order error occurs is the number of the error notification means that performs error notification when a non-identical order error having the highest priority among the non-identical order errors occurs. A gaming machine characterized by being set to the same number as the number . The notification control means, when the error determination means determines that the same order error has occurred during execution of error notification according to the occurrence of the highest order error among the plurality of types of errors, While controlling the first error notification means and the second error notification means to execute the error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error without parallel to the error notification according to the occurrence of the same-order error, When the error determination unit determines that a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error has occurred during execution of error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error, the low-order error is generated. The first error notification means is controlled to execute error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error in parallel with the corresponding error notification, and the low-order error The high order error game machine according to claim 1, wherein configured to control the second error notifying means to perform an error notification in response to the occurrence of without parallel error notification corresponding raw. As the plurality of same-order errors, a first same-order error in which the error notification is not canceled until the power is turned off, and a second same-order error in which the release condition is satisfied and the error notification can be released before the power is turned off. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein and are set .

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