JP6501927B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means for performing stop display after fluctuating display of a symbol triggered by establishment of a start condition.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a game board in which a game area in which pachinko balls (playing balls) can flow down is defined, a start winning opening (starting winning means) in which pachinko balls can win, and a symbol A liquid crystal or drum type display device (display means) is provided which performs variable display and performs symbol variation effects, and the symbol variation of the display device is triggered by the pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area winning to the start winning opening. It is configured to start rendering. In such pachinko machines, by winning the hit determination performed with the pachinko ball winning in the starting winning opening, a predetermined hit display (for example, three sets of the same symbol, etc.) is displayed on the display device, As a result, a winning game advantageous to the player is given. In such a hit game, the opening and closing member of the special winning device that closes the special winning opening so as to be openable and closable is opened and closed in an appropriate opening pattern, and the pachinko ball is given a winning opportunity for the special winning opening. It is possible to get the prize ball.

  In addition, a slot machine (game machine) using medals has a plurality of reels on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed as identification information, and starts after the medal insertion or insertion button (bet button) is operated. The rotation of the reel starts when the lever is operated. Then, based on the operation of the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation of each reel is stopped, and when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a set of symbols corresponding to a winning combination set in advance. When the combination is on the pay line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

  The gaming machine such as the pachinko machine or slot machine is provided with an error determining means for determining whether an error has occurred during the game, and when the error determining means determines that an error has occurred, an error occurrence is notified. Those known in the art are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-200414

  The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it can not notify an error in a timely manner.

  Therefore, in view of the problems inherent in gaming machines according to the prior art, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve the problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of notifying an error in a timely manner. With the goal.

In order to solve the problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is:
In a gaming machine provided with display means (17) for stopping display after fluctuating display of a symbol triggered by establishment of start condition,
The display means (17) and a light emitting means (18) capable of emitting light of a plurality of light emitting colors have a function of notifying means for notifying an error;
Special error detection means (44, 60a) for detecting a special error, high priority error detection means (201, 202) for detecting a high priority error of higher priority to be notified than the special error, and the high priority error And first low priority error detection means ( 49, 203) for detecting a first low priority error among a plurality of low priority errors of lower priority to be notified than the special error , and the plurality of types A plurality of types of error detection means ( 201, 202, 203, 35, 44, 49, 60a ) including at least a second low priority error detection means ( 35 , 60a ) for detecting a second low priority error among the low priority errors ) And with
The special error detection means (44, 60a) outputs special error information in response to detection of the special error, and the high priority error detection means (201, 202) detects the high priority error. converting mechanism and outputs the high priority error information, first outputs a low priority error information in response to the first low priority error detection means (49, 203) detects the first low priority error An error information output unit (60a) for outputting second low priority error information in response to the second low priority error detection unit (35, 60a) detecting the second low priority error ;
The error information output means (60a) is configured to output the special error information to the effect control means (65a).
The display means (17)
When one of the special error information and the first low priority error information is outputted from the error information output means (60a), a character image as an error display based on the one of the error information is obtained. It is configured to be able to display at a position that does not overlap with the position where the symbol is stopped and displayed
One of the error information when the other error information out of the special error information and the first low priority error information is output from the error information output means during the display of the error display based on the one of the error information The character image as an error display based on the other error information does not overlap the position at which the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the character image as an error display based on the one error information while continuing the error display based on And can be displayed at a position not overlapping
After the special error information is outputted from the error information output unit in a state where the error display is not displayed, the symbol is variably displayed in a different mode, and
When the high priority error information is output from the error information output means (60a), the error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the error display based on the special error information. And
The light emitting means (18) can notify the plurality of types of high priority errors in mutually different light emission modes, and uses the light emission color common to any of the plurality of types of high priority errors to perform the second low The gist is configured to be able to notify of a priority error.
In order to solve the problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application is:
A winning opening (40a) in which gaming balls can be won, an opening / closing means (40b) for opening the winning opening (40a) by actuation of the driving means (42), and a gaming ball winning in the winning opening (40a) is detected A winning detection sensor (44) and display means (17) for stopping display after fluctuating display of a symbol in response to establishment of the starting condition, and the display means (17) is configured to be able to notify an error In the symbol variation effect executed by the display means (17), the hit display is stopped and displayed after the hit display is given, and the hit game is given, and in the corresponding game, the opening / closing means (40b) is opened to play the game to the winning opening (40a) In a gaming machine which executes a round game enabling a ball to be won a plurality of times across an interval time which prevents the winning opening (40a) from being won by the opening / closing means (40b),
Special error detection means (44, 60a) for detecting a special error, high priority error detection means (201, 202) for detecting a high priority error of higher priority to be notified than the special error, and the high priority error A plurality of types of error detection means ( 201, 202, 203, 35, 44, 49 ) including at least low priority error detection means ( 35 , 49 , 60a, 203) for detecting low priority errors of lower priority to be notified. , 60a), and
The special error detection means (44, 60a) outputs special error information in response to detection of the special error, and the high priority error detection means (201, 202) detects the high priority error. An error that outputs high priority error information, and the low priority error detection means (35, 49, 60a, 203 ) outputs low priority error information in response to detection of the low priority error. An information output means (60a),
The error information output means (60a) is configured to output the special error information to the effect control means (65a).
The display means (17)
When one of the special error information and the low priority error information is output from the error information output means (60a), the symbol image is a character image as an error display based on the one of the error information. It is configured to be able to display at a position that does not overlap with the stop display position,
When the other error information out of the special error information and the low priority error information is output from the error information output unit during the display of the error display based on the one error information, the one based on the one error information While continuing the error display, the character image as an error display based on the other error information does not overlap with the position at which the symbol is stopped and displayed, and overlaps with the character image as an error display based on the one error information And can be displayed at a position
After the special error information is outputted from the error information output unit in a state where the error display is not displayed, the symbol is variably displayed in a different mode, and
When the high priority error information is output from the error information output means (60a), the error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the error display based on the special error information. And
The special error detection means (44, 60a) comprises counting means (207) for counting the number of detections of the prize detection sensor (44) in a state where the drive means (42) is not in operation. The special error is detected in response to reaching the specified number of times, and the number of detections counted in the interval time and not reached the specified number of times is reset before the next period of time starts. The point is that it was configured.
The invention according to claim 3 is
A gist is that a clear operation for deleting the stored information of the storage means (60c, 65c, 70c) in which the game information is stored can be detected as the high priority error.
Further, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
In a gaming machine provided with display means (17) for stopping display after fluctuating display of a symbol triggered by establishment of start condition,
A plurality of error detection means (200, 201, 202, 203, 44, and 60a) capable of individually detecting each of a plurality of types of errors for which priorities to be notified are set;
As the error detection means (200, 201, 202, 203, 44, 60a), a special error detection means (44, 60a) for detecting a special error is provided.
Counting means (207) for counting the number of times of detection of a special error in the special error detection means (44, 60a);
Number determining means (60a) for determining whether the counting number of the counting means (207) has reached a specified number of times of two or more;
And error information output means (60a) for outputting special error information when the number-of-times determination means (60a) determines that the specified number of times has been reached;
The display means (17) variably displays symbols in different modes after and before the special error information is outputted from the error information output means (60a), and also displays a special error display based on the special error information. , Is configured to be able to display in a position not overlapping the position (27) where the symbol is stopped and displayed,
The display means (17) detects a high priority error having a higher priority than the special error by the error detection means (201, 202) corresponding to it, and outputs high priority error information from the error information output means (60a). In the case where it has been done, the summary is that the high priority error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the special error display.
According to the above configuration, the output of the error information can be suppressed, the error display based on the error information can be displayed in a timely manner, and the decrease in the interest for the player's game can be suppressed. In addition, the special error display can prevent the symbol visibility from being reduced. Furthermore, when a high priority error having a higher priority than a special error occurs, the occurrence of an error can be recognized more reliably.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The special error detection means (44, 60a)
Special detection means (44) for outputting a detection signal based on the satisfaction of the detection condition;
Valid state determination means (60a) for determining whether the detection signal is an input in a valid state based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition for each input of the detection signal from the special detection means (44);
The special error detection means (44, 60a) is configured to detect a special error when the valid state determination means (60a) determines that the input is not in the valid state during the determination period (JT). Make it a gist.
According to the above configuration, the error information can be output based on the number of times of detection of the special error in the determination period.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
In a gaming machine provided with display means (17) for stopping display after fluctuating display of a symbol triggered by establishment of start condition,
A plurality of error detection means (200, 201, 202, 203, 44, and 60a) capable of individually detecting each of a plurality of types of errors for which priorities to be notified have been set;
Special detection means (44) for outputting a detection signal based on the satisfaction of the detection condition;
Counting means (207) for counting the number of detection signal inputs from the special detection means (44) during a judgment period (JT);
Number determining means (60a) for determining whether the counting number of the counting means (207) has reached a specified number of times of two or more;
Valid state determination means (60a) for determining whether the state is a valid state based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, when the number determination means (60a) determines that the predetermined number of times has been reached;
And error information output means (60a) for outputting special error information indicating that a special error has occurred, when the valid state determination means (60a) determines that the state is not valid.
The display means (17) variably displays symbols in different modes after and before the special error information is outputted from the error information output means (60a), and also displays a special error display based on the special error information. , Is configured to be able to display in a position not overlapping the position (27) where the symbol is stopped and displayed,
The display means (17) detects a high priority error having a higher priority than the special error by the error detection means (201, 202) corresponding to it, and outputs high priority error information from the error information output means (60a). In the case where it has been done, the summary is that the high priority error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the special error display.
According to the above configuration, the output of the error information can be suppressed, the error display based on the error information can be displayed in a timely manner, and the decrease in the interest for the player's game can be suppressed. In addition, the special error display can prevent the symbol visibility from being reduced. Furthermore, when a high priority error having a higher priority than a special error occurs, the occurrence of an error can be recognized more reliably.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
It has a winning portion (40) for opening the opening / closing means (40b) for opening and closing a winning opening (40a) where the gaming ball can win a prize, and the special detection of the winning of the gaming ball to the winning opening (40a) The gist is configured to be detected by means (44).
According to the above configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the occurrence of an error due to a fraudulent act on the winning portion.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The error detection means includes a radio wave detection sensor (201) for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor (202) for detecting magnetism, and a fullness detection sensor for detecting a full state of the storage section (14, 15) for storing gaming balls. The subject matter is that (203) is included.
According to the above configuration, different types of errors can be detected.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, an error can be notified in a timely manner.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine concerning Example 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing a game board of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of error, a priority, and the aspect of error alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric winning combination unfair winning a prize error processing of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the various error alerting | reporting displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of main board error alerting | reporting, (b) shows the image of magnetic detection sensor error alerting | c) shows an image of radio wave detection sensor error notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the various error alerting | reporting displayed on the display part of a display apparatus, Comprising: (a) shows the image of vibration detection sensor error alerting | reporting, (b) shows the image of full error alerting | reporting (c) ) Shows an image of a right-handed error notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the power recovery process execution alert displayed on the display part of a display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric winning combination incorrect prize error process of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the main part of a control configuration of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special electric winning combination unfair prize winning error processing of the pachinko machine which relates to the execution example 3. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an image of a special motorized combination incorrect prize error notification displayed on the display unit of the display device in the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail by way of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine for playing a game using pachinko balls as game balls will be described as an example. In the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the pachinko machine viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise noted. It refers to.

(About the pachinko machine 10)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, is an outer frame as a fixed frame which is formed in a rectangular frame shape which opens in the front and rear and is vertically installed on an installation frame not shown A middle frame 12 as a main frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is assembled on the opening front side of the opening 11 so as to be open / close and detachably, and a plurality of kinds of symbols can be variably displayed on the back side of the game board 20 A display device (rendering means) 17 as display means is detachably disposed. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a window portion 13a which is opened in the front and rear direction is covered by a see-through protective plate 13b formed of a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be able to open and close, and the lower ball receptacle 15 storing pachinko balls below the front frame 13 is assembled so as to be able to open and close. In the first embodiment, the upper ball receiving tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at the lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball receiving tray 14 is also integrally integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured to open and close. In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is adopted as the display 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display A variety of conventionally known display devices that can stop and change various symbols such as dot matrix type display devices can be adopted. Further, in the first embodiment, when various kinds of errors described later occur, the display device 17 functions as notification means for executing an error notification indicating that the errors have occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 is disposed in the front frame 13 so as to surround the window portion 13a, and voice and sound effects can be output to the upper position of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, various display effects performed by the display device 17 are achieved by lighting and blinking light emitters (not shown) such as LEDs provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19. It is configured to be able to perform effects by light and effects by sound in accordance with (symbol variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as a rendering means as the display device 17 does. Further, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to be able to execute an error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as a notification means as the display device 17 does. doing. The upper ball receiving tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled so as to be openable and closable relative to the middle frame 12.

  Further, at the lower right position of the front frame 13, an operating handle 16 is provided which operates a hitting and launching device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player can operate the hit striking device by rotating the operation lever 16a so that the operation lever 16a rotates right. The pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are to be emitted toward the game board 20. Here, the ball striking force of the pachinko ball by the ball striking device is changed in strength according to the pivoting amount of the control lever 16a, and the player operates the pivoting amount of the control lever 16a to make the game A so-called "left-hand" in which pachinko balls flow down a first ball flow path 75a (described later) formed on the board 20, and a pachinko ball flows down a second ball flow path 75b (described later) formed on the game board 20. And so-called "right strike" (rubber strike).

(About the game board 20)
The game board 20 according to the first embodiment is a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed in a substantially rectangular shape of a predetermined thickness from a light transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. The display device 17 is detachably mounted on the back side of the game board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a pachinko ball is allowed to flow down (moveable) by a substantially circular guide rail 21 disposed on the front surface (board surface). A game is performed by hitting a pachinko ball fired from the ball striking device 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 the game board 20. Various effect means such as a movable effect device for performing effects by the operation of the movable body are installed. The display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member, and through the opening (visible portion) provided in the installation member as will be described later and the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later) It is configured to be visible from the front side of 20. The game board 20 may have a decorative seal or the like attached to the surface of a non-light transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  In the gaming board 20, a plurality of mounting openings penetrating in the front and back direction are opened in the gaming area 75, and various game components are attached from the front to each mounting opening, and at the lowermost position of the gaming area 75. Is configured such that a pachinko ball that has been punched out in the game area 75 and entered the out port 22 is discharged out of the machine (see FIG. 2). . Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the gaming area 75, and on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later The rotary guide member 24 is rotatably supported in response to the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the flow-down path 75a), and the flow-down direction of the pachinko balls is irregular due to the contact with the game nail 23 or the rotary guide member 24. It is configured to change. The rotation guide member 24 is a member also referred to as a so-called "wind turbine", and is a member that discharges the pachinko ball in the left-right direction so as to flip the pachinko ball as the rotation guide member 24 rotates. In addition, the number of formations of the mounting opening is appropriately determined according to the number, arrangement position, and the like of various game components attached to the game board 20.

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

(About the frame-shaped decoration 25)
The frame-shaped decorative body 25 disposed on the game board 20 is, as shown in FIG. 2, an annular frame-shaped base extending along the inside of the mounting opening opened on the game board 20. (Not shown), provided on the frame-like base and protruding forward from the front of the game board 20, dividing the game area 75 and the display portion 17a of the display device 17 and drawing the inner circumference of the game area 75 And a base plate portion 25c in the form of a thin plate extending outward from the rear edge of the ridge portion 25b. Then, in a state where the frame-like base is inserted into the mounting opening and the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing means such as screws. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the ridged portion 25 b extends continuously from the approximate 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 (falling) across the opening 25 a side, that is, the front side of the display unit 17 a in the display device 17.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 25d below the opening 25a and on the left side of the opening 25a in a game area 75 (first ball flow path 75a). A ball introducing portion 25e is provided which opens and guides pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 and guides the ball to the stage 25d. After rolling, the game is discharged to the game area 75 where the first start winning portion 30 described later is disposed. A transparent wall 25f is provided at a rear end edge of the stage 25d to rise upward at a predetermined height over the entire length in the left-right direction, and a pachinko ball rolling on the stage 25d is a display unit of the display unit 17 The transparent wall 25f prevents movement to the 17a side.

  The game area 75 defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow-down path 75a in which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the bowl-like portion 25b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a ridge in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The right side of the upper portion 25b from the top is divided into a second ball flow passage 75b in which pachinko balls flow downward. Thus, by operating the operating lever 16a of the operating handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball launched in the game area 75 flows down the first ball flow down path 75a (left-handed) and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game modes (right strike) in which the pachinko balls flow down the second ball flow passage 75b. And, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the left first ball flow path 75a (when left), compared to the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to win a pachinko ball in the first starting winning portion 30 described later, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down path 75b (in the case of right-handed), Compared to the case of flowing down the first ball flow path 75a, the possibility that the pachinko ball will win a prize to the gate unit 48, the second starting winning portion 31 and the special winning portion 40 described later is increased.

(About the ball)
As shown in FIG. 2, in the game board 20, there are a plurality of ball entry portions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can enter (specifically, a first start winning portion 30, which will be described later, a second start) 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 ball entry portion into which the pachinko ball enters It has become. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the first starting winning portion 30 as the ball entering portion is provided at a position where the pachinko balls flowing down the first ball flow down path 75a can enter the ball. A second starting winning combination 31, a special winning combination 40, and a gate 48 as a writing ball are provided at positions where a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow passage 75b can enter. In the game board 20 of the first embodiment, a normal winning portion 45 as a ball entry portion is disposed so as to be located in the first ball flow down path 75a, and a pachinko ball which is made to flow down the first ball flow down path 75a. Is normally able to win a prize in the winning portion 45.

(About start winning part 30, 31)
On the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lower position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, facing the game area 75, the game area 75 (first ball flow down path 75a and second ball flow down path 75b) A first start winning portion 30 capable of winning a falling pachinko ball is disposed, and a special winning portion 40 is faced to the gaming area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) on the right side of the first start winning portion 30. Is provided. In addition, the gate section 48 through which pachinko balls that flow down the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 (second ball flow path 75b) to the right of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 can pass. Is provided. Furthermore, a second start winning portion 31 is disposed below the gate portion 48. The first and second start winning portions 30, 31 are provided with start winning openings 30a, 31a in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can win. Here, the first start winning portion 30 is a always open type winning portion in which the first start winning opening 30a is always open in the game area 75, and the second start winning portion 31 follows a predetermined opening condition and closing condition. The second start winning opening 31a is an open / close winning portion opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 31b. The second start winning unit 31 includes a start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) for opening and closing the start opening / closing member 31b, and the main control board 60 on which 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 (main control CPU 60a).

  The first and second start winning combination units 30, 31 are start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as a winning detection means (detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first and second start winning openings 30a, 31a. (See FIG. 3) is provided. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected by wiring to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signal from the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) receives the detection signal from the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 The control signal is output to the payout control board 90 as the input of the detection signal as the payout condition of the winning balls, and the ball dispensing device 91 is made to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls. In addition, detection of pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (ie winning of pachinko balls to the first and second start winning openings 30a and 31a) is a game start condition (game start condition, start) The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (game information such as a jackpot determination random number) triggered by the establishment of the start condition (game start condition, start condition) as the condition). A special drawing winning lottery (hit judging) is performed based on the acquired winning information. Then, sub control boards 65 and 70 described later are configured to control the display device 17 so as to execute the symbol variation effect in the display device 17 based on the result of the drawing per lottery. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by the establishment of the specific condition, on the assumption that the start winning detection sensor 34, 35 detects the pachinko ball It is comprised so that a hit determination may be performed.

  Further, as a result of the symbol variation production on the display device 17, a symbol (for example, three sets of the same decoration drawing, etc.) to be a predetermined hit display (specific display determined in advance) on the display device 17. Is displayed in a fixed stop display, a winning game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given, and the special winning portion 40a of the special winning portion 40 is specified with the occurrence of the big hit game. A jackpot game of opening with open conditions is performed to provide a player with an opportunity to win a winning ball. That is, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game in which the player is given the opportunity to win the winning balls is in an advantageous state for the player.

(About special prize part 40)
The special winning portion (winning portion) 40 is a special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 40b for closing the special winning opening (winning opening) 40a which opens in the game area 75 (second ball flow passage 75b). The special opening and closing member 40b is configured to be displaced to a closed position where the special opening and closing member 40b is closed and an open position where the special opening and closing member 40b is opened in response to the driving of the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 3). Further, the special winning portion 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as a special detection means (detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the special winning 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 the condition is satisfied, 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) sets the input of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the payout condition of the prize ball. A control signal is output to the payout control substrate 90 to cause the ball dispensing device 91 to dispense a predetermined number of winning balls. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a big hit game that opens and closes the special winning opening 40a triggered by the pachinko ball winning to the first and second start winning openings 30a and 31a (specific condition judging means The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) performs drive control after the end of the symbol variation effect by the display device 17) (when the determination result in is affirmative). In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a plurality of big hit games having different opening and closing modes of the special opening and closing member 40b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has opening and closing conditions according to the type of big hit game. The special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled in accordance with. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the special winning solenoid 42 is controlled to drive and the special winning opening 40a is opened (in operation of the special winning solenoid 42) as a valid state.

(About gate part 48)
The gate section 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 3) as a detection means for detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the gate section 48. The gate sensor 49 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring, and an input of a detection signal 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 passage detection information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired along with the detection of (the establishment of the detection condition by the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48), and determination per common drawing (general drawing) based on the acquired game information It is constituted that a lottery is performed. Then, when a game is awarded per common drawing in which the second starting winning opening 31a is opened and closed as a result of the drawing per common drawing, the start-up winning solenoid 32 is drive-controlled so that the opening and closing member 31b is opened and closed. It has become.

(About the normal winning part 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 is such that the normal winning opening 45 a where a pachinko ball can win is always open upward at the lower left position (first ball flow down path 75 a) of the gaming area 75. A pachinko ball which is provided on the game board 20 and which flows down the first ball flow path 75a can win the regular winning opening 45a with a certain probability. The normal winning portion 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 in the normal winning opening 45a. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is connected by wiring to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the winning balls under the payout condition of the winning balls that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, a control signal is output to the payout control substrate 90 to cause the ball dispensing device 91 to dispense a predetermined number of winning balls.

  The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a plurality of error detection means (error detection sensors) capable of individually detecting each of a plurality of types of errors. As an error detection means, a vibration detection sensor 200 for detecting vibration, a radio wave detection sensor 201 for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor 202 for detecting magnetism, a fullness detection sensor 203 for detecting a full state of a storage section in which pachinko balls are stored. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is provided with special error detection means 44, 60a, etc. for detecting a special electric combination product illegal winning error (unfair winning error) described later. The vibration detection sensor 200, the magnetic detection sensor 202, and the full detection sensor 203 will be described below, and the special error detection means 44 and 60a will be described later. Also, 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 is provided with a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means) 200 capable of detecting the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor 200 is provided with a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance of two state systems when, for example, a shock of a predetermined frequency is detected, and the player makes the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10, the upper ball receptacle 14 and the like. Is intentionally detected, the vibration due to this is detected, and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). As a result, by intentionally striking the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10 or the upper ball tray 14 and the like to give an impact to the game board 20, detection corresponding to the pachinko balls that have won in the various winning openings 30a, 31a, 40a, 45a It is possible to generate a chattering or the like when detected by the sensors 34, 35, 44, 47, and to recognize an injustice or the like in which a plurality of pachinko balls are to be won (detected). In addition, 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) generates an error described later indicating a vibration detection state. Information is configured to be able 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 capable of detecting a radio wave output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor 201 is disposed in an attitude and position at which the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 can detect the radio wave when the radio wave output from the radio wave output device can be detected 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 to recognize by the radio wave detection sensor 201 the fraudulent act against the start winning combination detection sensor 34, 35 using the radio wave output device. Also, 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 electric wave detection state and an error described later. Information is configured to be able 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 capable of detecting the magnetism output from the magnetism generating device. The magnetism detection sensor 202 can detect the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 20 when the above-described winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 can detect the magnetism. When the magnetism is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the magnetic detection sensor 202 to recognize the fraudulent action on each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44 and 47 using the magnetism generating device. In addition, 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) generates an error described later indicating the magnetic detection state. Information is configured to be able 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 receptacles 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). There is. The fullness detection sensor 203 is provided in a ball passage for guiding the pachinko balls dispensed from the ball dispenser 91 to the upper and lower ball receptacles 14 and 15, and the upper and lower ball receptacles 14 and 15 are filled with pachinko balls. The fullness detection sensor 203 is configured to detect a full state by storing pachinko balls to the ball passage. The full detection sensor 203 is connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) by wiring (see FIG. 3), and when the full detection sensor 203 detects a full state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) Output a detection signal (full detection signal). 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) indicates error information described later indicating the full state. Can be 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, and when the switch is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect the fullness, and the switch is turned off. Is configured to stop detecting a full condition. In the first embodiment, the upper and lower ball receiving trays 14 and 15 and the ball passage serve as a reservoir in which pachinko balls are stored.

(About special view display parts 50A and 50B)
The pachinko machine 10 has a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol for showing a result of a lottery (big hit judgment) per special drawing) triggered by winning in the first starting winning opening 30a and the second starting winning opening 31a. Special figure display parts (display means) 50A and 50B for displaying the figure in a distinguishable manner are provided (see FIG. 3). The first special view display unit 50A starts variable display in response to the winning of the first start winning opening 30a (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34) as a special view display unit 50A, 50B, and a second start The second special view display unit 50B starts variable display in response to a winning on the winning opening 31a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35). The special view displayed on the display unit of the first special view display unit 50A is variably displayed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view fluctuation display) triggered by the pachinko ball winning the first start winning opening 30a. Finally, the display unit is configured to display one of a plurality of special drawings in a definitive manner. In addition, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the second special view display unit 50B is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view fluctuation display) when the pachinko ball is won in the second start winning opening 31a. Finally, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed on the display unit in a definitive manner.

  As special views that can be displayed on each special view display unit 50A, 50B, a plurality of types of special views as a hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize winning of a win, and an off display (fail symbol) that can recognize an off One kind of special drawing as each is set corresponding to each special drawing display portion 50A, 50B, one special drawing is determined according to the result of the drawing per special drawing, and the result of the special drawing fluctuation display Then, the determined special drawing is displayed on each special drawing display unit 50A, 50B as a fixed stop. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on any of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, so that the big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously awarded to the player. In the following description, the special view fluctuation display performed by the first special view display unit 50A is referred to as "first special view fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special view fluctuation display, the first special view display unit 50A In some cases, a special figure that is displayed as a fixed stop may be referred to as a special figure 1. Similarly, the special view variation display performed in the second special view display unit 50B is referred to as "the second special view variation display", and as a result of the second special view variation display, the second special view display unit 50B has a determined stop display The special figure to be made may be called special figure 2.

(About the common drawing display unit 55)
In the pachinko machine 10, a normal symbol for notification showing the result of the drawing per drawing drawing (judging per drawing drawing) triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passing of the pachinko balls of the gate portion 48). A common drawing display unit 55 for specifying (hereinafter referred to as common drawing) is provided (see FIG. 3). In the common drawing display unit 55, a common drawing fluctuation display in which one common drawing is derived by fluctuating plural kinds of common drawing with the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball in the gate unit 48) It is supposed to be done. Then, it is possible to recognize a common drawing or an outlier from the final display result of the common drawing display unit 55.

(About the display device 17)
In the display unit 17, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c capable of fluctuating display of a decoration, which is a symbol for effect, are set, and the first start winning opening 30a or With the winning of the second start winning opening 31a (establishment of the start condition) as a trigger, the decoration of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change. In the display device 17 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions (positions at which symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed) 27 capable of stopping and displaying one decoration as a result of symbol variation effects are set respectively. According to the effect, the symbol combination of the decoration that is displayed on the stop symbol effective line combined with the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c is derived. That is, the display device 17 is configured to variably display the decoration figure (pattern) in response to the establishment of the start condition as a trigger, and then stop the predetermined decoration figure (pattern) at the effective stop position 27. In the display device 17 according to the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c are set horizontally in the horizontal direction, and the effective stop position 27 of the decoration is displayed for each symbol row 26a, 26b and 26c. One place at a time is defined, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decoration figures is to be performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the first embodiment.

  Further, the display area of the decoration drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b and 26c of the display device 17 is constituted by a large area as compared with the first special view display unit 50A and the second special view display unit 50B. The decoration is displayed much larger than the figure. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the display device 17.

  The display device 17 is displayed so as to move the decoration drawing along a predetermined fluctuation direction (vertical direction from the top to the bottom in the first embodiment) along with the start of the symbol fluctuation production. The decoration that is variably displayed in the predetermined stop order is displayed on the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The "decision stop" of the decoration is a state in which the decoration is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c for a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time. 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 view display unit 50A and the display device 17, the first special view change display and the symbol change presentation relating to the first special view change display are started, and the special view 1 and the decoration view are displayed for a definite stop Ru. Similarly, in the second special view display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special view change display and the symbol change presentation relating to the second special view change display are started, and the special view 2 and the decoration view are displayed for a definite stop Ru.

(About the big hit game)
Next, the big hit game provided by the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to be started after the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special view display unit 50A or the second special view display unit 50B as a result of the special view change display, and the big hit game is won The special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 is opened and 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 finished by executing the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 for a prescribed number of rounds (for example, 6 times, 10 times, etc.). One round game is ended when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 40a or a specified time (round time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening and closing member 40b is held in the closed state for a predetermined time (a time shorter than the round time) is set. In addition, while the big hit game is granted, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is "1", it can be recognized that a big hit game is being played. When the big hit game is over, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag to "0".

(About a definite change state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is provided with a function of granting the first bonus game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. As a first bonus game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a is a state where it increases compared with the state where the first bonus game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first bonus game state, it is possible to increase the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a by changing the probability of winning a special figure from low to high. In the following description, the first bonus game state is referred to as a "probable change state" for the sake of convenience. The probability change function is a jackpot probability (big hit) after the end of the big hit game, provided that the type of the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as the fixed stop is a predetermined probability change symbol (specific symbol) Function is a function of giving a probability change state that changes the probability from low probability to high probability. Further, while the positive control state is given, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the positive change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control CPU 60a sets the positive change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When it is "1", it is possible to recognize that it is in a positive variation state. It should be noted that when the termination condition of the positive variation state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the positive variation flag to “0”.

(About the change state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of providing the second bonus gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. As the second bonus game state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31a is increased as compared to the state (first game state) where the second bonus game state is not provided It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the second bonus game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the spread map fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per spread map from low to high probability, (3) once per spread map By increasing the opening time of the start-up opening / closing member 31b for opening the second start winning opening 31a, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31a can be increased. In the second bonus game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the first embodiment, the second bonus game state is referred to as a variable state. In addition, while the variable control state is applied, the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the variable length flag stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is "1", it can be recognized that the variable short state is in progress. When the termination condition of the variation state is established, the main control CPU 60a sets the variation flag to “0”.

(About control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, 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 target based on the above. 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 obtained. It is output to the sub control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as a sub control board, a presentation control board 65 for overall control of game effects, a display control board 70 for controlling the display contents on the display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10 The lamp control board 72 which performs light emission control of the various light emission presentation means (the lamp apparatus 18 grade | etc.,) Which this has, and the sound control board 73 which performs sound output control of the speaker 19 which the pachinko machine 10 has. That is, the effect 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 the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and a pachinko machine It is possible to control various game effects (design variation effect (pattern combination effect), light emission effect, voice effect) to be executed in 10 in an integrated manner. Here, the display control board 70 displays the display contents of the symbol variation effect such as a symbol (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the display device 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control substrate 65 Configured to control the In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of lighting and extinguishing of various light emitting effects provided in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the sound control board 73 controls the timing, the output content, and the like of the sound output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10.

(About the main control board 60)
The main control board 60, as shown in FIG. 3, includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing control programs to be executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are 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 fullness detection sensor 203 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a also includes a start winning solenoid 32 connected to the start opening / closing member 31b for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31a and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to the special opening / closing member 40b for opening and 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 of 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 and closing member 40b opens and closes in an opening and closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and when the lottery for the common drawing is won. Is configured to drive and control the start winning solenoid 32 so as to open and close the start opening / closing member 31b in a predetermined opening / closing manner.

  The main control CPU 60a indicates that the pachinko ball has won the first and second start winning openings 30a and 31a (more specifically, the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 have detected the pachinko ball) It is set to acquire various random numbers as prize information triggered by). Then, the main control CPU 60a performs a lottery per lottery based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per lottery is won, a plurality of big hit games of different values given to the player are made. One big hit game is decided from, it is constituted that the decided big hit game is granted. Further, 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 section 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). It is done. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform a draw per drawing map (determination per drawing) based on the acquired winning information, and when the drawing drawing lottery is won, the distribution game is awarded. The main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the flag per common drawing stored in the main control RAM 60c while the game per common drawing is given, and the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the flag is "1", it is possible to recognize that a game is being played. It should be noted that, when the game ends in the common drawing, the main control CPU 60a sets the common drawing hit flag to “0”. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process that measures time. In the main control RAM 60c, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 is stored (set). That is, the main control RAM 60c has a function as storage means for rewritably storing various information.

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of special pattern fluctuation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is the contents of the effect (display contents of symbol fluctuation effect, light emission effect mode, and the like that are executed from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the determination stop display. , And the basic content of the voice presentation mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time from when the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display starts until the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is determined stop display (design fluctuation effect and special drawing 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. The effect control ROM 65b and the effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a as shown in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before updating. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as storage means for rewritably storing various information.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a 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 number value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. ing. In the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decoration of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decoration is stopped in each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, appropriate sound effects are output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 performs appropriate light emission. The effect pattern is not associated with the special pattern 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 out of the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern.

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

(About display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described based on 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. Further, a display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling display content of the display device 17 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. The display control ROM 70 b stores various image data (image data such as a pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Furthermore, various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the display control RAM 70 c.

  Here, in the display control ROM 70b, image data of various error (notification) displays, which will be described later, are stored as image data. Specifically, image data displaying the characters "main board error" and "please call a staff member" corresponding to "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error" and "magnetic detection sensor error" corresponding to "magnetic detection sensor error" Image data for displaying the character "Please call a person in charge", image data for displaying characters for "radio wave detection sensor error" corresponding to "radio wave detection sensor error" and "Please call a clerk", "vibration detection sensor error" Image data that displays the corresponding "Vibration detection sensor error", image data that displays the "Please pull off the ball" corresponding to "full error", "To the left, corresponding to" Right-hand error " Each of the image data for displaying the characters "Please return" is stored in the display control ROM 70b (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In addition, “power recovery processing has been executed” in the display control ROM 70 b as image data corresponding to a power recovery processing execution notification indicating that the power recovery processing has been performed at the time of power recovery after power failure described later. The image data which displays the character of is memorize | stored (refer FIG. 8).

(About the dispensing control board 90)
An external terminal board 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 board 92 (see FIG. 3). 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 through the output terminals of the payout control board 90 and the external terminal board 92. Is configured to be able to output.

(About power supply substrate 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply substrate 100 for generating necessary power supply voltages of the respective parts from an external power supply (for example, AC 24 V) of the game arcade and supplying the same to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. In the power supply substrate 100, as shown in FIG. 3, a power switch 101 for switching on / off of the power supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c, 65c, 70c. It is provided. Further, the power supply substrate 100 is provided with a power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 103 which is connected to the power supply switch 101 and which outputs a power ON signal and a power OFF signal to the main control substrate 60 according to ON-OFF switching of the power switch 101 And a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102. In the first embodiment, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70 only when the power switch 101 is turned on with the clear switch 102 turned on, and the clear signal is received. The control boards 60, 65, 70 are set to perform a clear process to initialize the control RAMs 60c, 65c, 70c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear means, and when the clear switch 102 is turned ON, the clear switch circuit 104 can output a clear signal to the control boards 60, 65, 70. . In the following description, the execution of the clear process may be referred to as RAM clear.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply circuit 100 converts the external power (AC 24 V) of the game arcade into a power voltage (e.g., DC 30 V) supplied to various electric components of the pachinko machine 10 (power source means) 105 are provided. The control circuits 60, 65, 70, 90 are connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 corresponds to the control substrates 60, 65, 70, 90 with the converted power supply voltage. The conversion processing is performed to supply a predetermined power supply voltage, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, and 70. 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 by wiring to the control boards 60, 65, 70, 90.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with the power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 103 supplies a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage). Configured to monitor the voltage value of Specifically, the power failure monitoring circuit 103 determines whether the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). In addition, this threshold voltage is taken as the minimum required voltage (for example, DC20V) in order to operate the electric component (for example, detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10, without producing a trouble in a game. Here, the monitor power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is shut down (power off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since the 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 higher than the voltage at which the electric component stops operating by a predetermined margin.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power failure monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, the monitored power supply voltage becomes lower than or equal to the threshold voltage), the power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 103 monitors the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106 for monitoring power. It is configured to output a power down signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. In addition, the reset signal circuit 106 sends a reset signal to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65 and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or at power recovery) and when the power off signal is input. The output is made to regulate the operations of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65 and the display control board 70.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor, and when the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the supply of power is stopped (the power supply from the external power supply 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 power can be supplied over the time required for both control CPUs 60a and 65a to store (write) various information stored in corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later It is done. Further, both control RAMs 60c, 65c are configured to be able 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 to temporarily store the various information while the pachinko machine 10 is in operation. In the backup area, when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is interrupted in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is interrupted at the start of the power supply (at power recovery). It is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information that can specify the gaming state such as random number (pending content), pending count, special drawing, common drawing, timer value, flag (certain change flag, variable short flag, big hit flag, common drawing flag) While the pachinko machine 10 is in operation, it is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is interrupted, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area. There is. Further, storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off process at the time of interruption of the power supply (at the time of input of the power-off signal), and reading of various information stored in the backup area ( Storage is performed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (power recovery).

  Further, a backup power supply 107 of the power supply substrate 100 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a shut off the monitor power supply voltage (drop to the threshold voltage), while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC 5 V) supplied from the backup power supply 107, Various types of information stored in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are stored in the backup area, and various types of information can be stored and held even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is shut off. That is, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 at the time of the interruption of the power supply, that is, whether or not the probability change state or the change state is granted, whether it is in the big hit game, whether it is in the common game It is possible to back up various information such as the number of reservations. 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 power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and holding the game information even after the power supply is cut off. There is.

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

  When the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 is input, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute power-off processing based on the power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c Run. The power-off monitor 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. Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute the power-off process before various components of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable.

  In the power-off process, while power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 of the power supply substrate 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, the control CPUs 60a and 65a store and store them in the common storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c The various control information being stored is stored and held in the backup area of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, each control CPU 60a, 65a prohibits the access to the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c, and waits for the input of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. And each control CPU60a and 65a will restrict | limit operation | movement of control CPU60a and 65a, if a reset signal is input. Then, 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 the process at power on)
When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 resets the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the display control CPU 70a until a predetermined restriction time elapses. Output the signal continuously. Main control CPU 60a and effect control CPU 65a execute the power on process (power recovery process) based on the power on process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b, 65b when the input of the reset signal inputted is stopped. . In this power on process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 is operated, and in the case of no, at the time of interruption of the power supply based on various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c (previous) Return to the state of If it is determined in the power-on process that the clear switch 102 is operated, the various control information stored and held in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the interruption of the power supply outputs various control commands specifying the control information stored and managed by 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 production control CPU65a.

(About error)
An error generated in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the first embodiment, nine types of errors are described with reference to FIG. 4, but the number and types of errors are not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 4, in each error, when the error occurs, a priority (priority) for notifying that an error has occurred is given by notification means such as the display unit 17, the lamp unit 18, the speaker 19 and the like. It is set to 1, 2, 3, ... 7. In the first embodiment, "RAM clear" is set as the priority 1, "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error" and "radio wave detection sensor error" are set as the priority 2, and "vibration" is set as the priority 3. "Detection sensor error" is set, "special motor combination false recognition prize error" is set as priority 4, "normal motor combination false sort error" is set as priority 5, "full error" as priority six Is set, and “right-turning error” is set as priority 7. Then, when a plurality of errors having different priorities occur in duplicate, an error notification (display) indicating that an error having a higher priority (small numerical value) has occurred is given priority.

  For example, when the "magnetic detection sensor error" of priority 2 and the "full error" of priority 6 occur simultaneously, the error notification corresponding to the "magnetic detection sensor error" of priority 2 is prioritized and executed. Be done. Then, when the notification of the "magnetic detection sensor error" of the priority 2 is canceled, if the "full error" of the priority 6 is not yet cleared (cancelled), the "full error" of the priority 6 Error notification is performed. In addition, when the error notification of priority level 6 "full error" is executed, if the priority 2 "magnetic detection sensor error" occurs, the error notification of priority 2 "magnetic detection sensor error" is prioritized Will be reported. In addition, when a “full error” of priority 6 occurs while an error notification of “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 is being executed, an error notification of “magnetic detection sensor error” of priority 2 While continuing, error notification of "full error" of priority 6 is not executed. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as will be described later, with respect to errors of types that can be simultaneously notified of errors by the display device 17 as notification means, when errors occur redundantly, they relate to priority. Therefore, each error notification can be simultaneously executed on the display device 17.

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

(About RAM clear)
The priority 1 "RAM clear" is to execute initialization processing for erasing (clearing) the storage information of storage means (main control RAM 60c, effect control RAM 65c, display control RAM 70c, etc.) storing game information. This is an error that determines that the main control CPU 60a has occurred under the condition that the RAM clear operation (operation of turning on the power switch 101 while pressing the clear switch 102) is performed. If the main control CPU 60a determines that "RAM clear" has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a RAM clear designation command (error information) specifying 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 unit 17, the lamp unit 18, and the speaker 19 based on the RAM clear designation command to execute the RAM clear notification (error notification). Specifically, the lamp device 18 provided on the front of the front frame of the pachinko machine 10 is fully lit, and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound, which is preset so as to be able to identify "RAM clear". This RAM clear sound is continuously output for 30 seconds unless the power is turned off (OFF). In the meantime, the display unit 17a of the display device 17 does not display an image or the like that specifies "RAM clear", 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 display unit 17 a of the display device 17, so that the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed by the display device 17. It can be said that it is a RAM clear notification. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the notification, the notification of “RAM clear” is released. That is, the cancellation condition of the RAM clear notification is an elapsed time from the notification start (detection of the RAM clear). In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a that determines the occurrence of the RAM clear has a function as an error detection unit that detects "the RAM clear" as an error.

(About main board error)
The “main board error” of priority 2 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 a random number confirmation signal, and when 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 a "main board error" has occurred, a main board error specification command (error information) indicating that a "main board error" has occurred is used as a presentation control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a Configured to output to.

  When the main board error designating command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the main board error designating 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 a main board error notification (error notification). The main board error notification by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), as shown in FIG. 6A, the characters "main board error" and the characters "please call a person in charge" are displayed. Do. That is, in the main board error notification, the decoration (pattern), the background, and the like 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 notification and can not be seen by the player. Further, in the main board error notification by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front of the front frame is lit in red. Further, the main board error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of “an abnormality is detected in the main board”. Then, 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 cancellation condition of the main board error notification is the power off (OFF).

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

  When the magnetic error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect 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 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 the magnetic detection sensor error notification (error notification). The magnetism detection sensor error notification by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), with the entire surface of the display unit 17a displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" and the characters "please call a person in charge" are displayed. indicate. That is, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the decoration figure (pattern) and background etc. displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the error occurrence are all hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error notification and viewed from the player It disappears. Further, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame lights in yellow. Furthermore, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of “magnetic detection sensor has reacted”. Then, 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 cancellation condition of the magnetic detection sensor error notification is power supply disconnection (OFF).

(About the 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. Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred, the radio wave error designation command (error information) indicating that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred is displayed on the presentation control board 65 (render control It is configured to output to the CPU 65a).

  When the radio wave error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect 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. 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 notification by the display device 17 is executed using the full screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6C, with the whole surface of the display unit 17a displayed in the same color (for example, yellow), the characters "radio wave detection sensor error" and the characters "please call a person in charge" are displayed. indicate. That is, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, the decoration (pattern) and the background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the error occurrence are all hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error notification and viewed from the player It disappears. In the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front of the front frame is lit in green. Further, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of “error detected”. Then, 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 (OFF). That is, the cancellation condition of the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

  Here, it is executed by the display device 17 when “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error” and “radio wave detection sensor error” which are set (classified) in the priority 2 (the same priority) Any error notification is displayed using the full screen of the display unit 17a, and may be referred to as "full screen error".

(About vibration detection sensor error)
The “vibration detection sensor error” of priority 3 is an error when the vibration detection sensor (error detection means) 200 detects a vibration. Specifically, when the vibration detection sensor 200 continuously detects vibration for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) under a specific condition, the main control CPU 60a determines that the “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred. . Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "vibration detection sensor error" has occurred, a vibration error designation command (error information) indicating that the "vibration detection sensor error" has occurred is displayed on the presentation control board 65 (effect control It is configured to output to the 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 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 notification by the display device 17 is performed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, characters of “vibration detection sensor error” are displayed in the display region 204 for vibration error that is smaller than the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The vibration error display area 204 is set at a position not overlapping the valid stop position 27 set in the display unit 17a, and the decoration displayed on the valid stop position 27 is displayed as a vibration detection sensor error notification It is configured not to be hidden by the display of. In the vibration detection sensor error notification by the display device 17, the 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 17a. The character image of "is displayed. Further, in the vibration detection sensor error notification by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame lights in white. Furthermore, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of “the vibration detection sensor has reacted”. Then, 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 notification start (occurrence (detection) of the vibration detection sensor error).

(Regarding special motorized role unfair prize winning error)
“Special motorized item false recognition error” with priority 4 is when the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 that operates only when the big hit game is given is not in operation Is a special error of. In addition, the special motorized winning combination incorrect winning error will be described in detail later, and will be briefly described here. The special electric combination error prize winning error is a state in which the special prize solenoid 42 is not in operation (a state where a drive signal is not output from the main control CPU 60a to the special prize solenoid 42, a non-excitation state of the special prize solenoid 42). When the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball a prescribed number of times or more, the main control CPU 60a determines that a "special electric combination prize illegal prize error" has occurred. Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "special motor combination false recognition error" has occurred, a special motor combination false recognition error command indicating that the "special motor combination false recognition error" has occurred ( The error information and the special error information are output (sent) 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 a special error detecting means (error detecting means) for detecting a special motor winning combination incorrect winning error.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, when the special electric character combination incorrect prize error designation command is input, outputs the special electric combination false dish prize error specification command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73, and the lamp The control board 72 and the sound control board 73 control the lamp unit 18 and the speaker 19 based on the special motor combination illegal prize error designation command to notify the special electric combination illegal prize error notification (error notification, special error notification, special error display )). In the special motorized product false prize error notification by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front of the front frame lights in red. Further, the special motorized product false prize error notification by the speaker 19 continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a sound of a boom). Then, the special motorized product false 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. That is, the cancellation condition of the special electric combination winning bid error notification is an elapsed time from the notification start (the occurrence of the special electric combination wrong prize error). In addition, when the special motorized winning combination illegal winning error occurs, the display device 17 is configured not to give an error notification, but as described later, an error capable of specifying the special motorized combination false winning error by the display unit 17 Notification may be performed.

(About the regular electric role false prize error)
In the case of the “normal motor winning combination illegal winning error” of priority order 5, the second starting winning detection sensor 35 is a pachinko ball in a state where the starting winning solenoid 32 operating only when a game is given per common drawing is not in operation. It is an error when it detects. This "normal electric combination product incorrect prize error" is a state where the start prize solenoid 32 is not in operation (a state where a drive signal is not output from the main control CPU 60a to the start prize solenoid 32, a non-excitation state of the start prize solenoid 32 When the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects more than a specified number of pachinko balls, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “normal motor combination false recognition winning error” has occurred. Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "common motor combination fraudulent winning error" has occurred, a normal motor combination prize wrong prize error designation command ("normally common combination prize incorrect error") is generated. The 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 60 a constitute an error detection unit that detects a “normal electric combination error recognition winning error”.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the normal electric role thing incorrect prize error specification command to the lamp control board 72 when the normal electric body thing fraudulent prize error designation command is input, and the lamp control board 72 is ordinary The lamp device 18 is controlled on the basis of the electric combination wrong prize winning error designation command to execute an ordinary electric combination wrong prize error notification (error notification). In the notification of an improper motor prize winning error by the lamp unit 18, the lamp unit 18 provided on the front of the front frame lights in green. Then, the notification of the normal motorized product prize winning error notification by the lamp unit 18 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the notification of the normal motor combination illegal winning error is an elapsed time from the start of the notification (the occurrence of the common electric combination wrong winning error). In addition, although the display device 17 and the speaker 19 are configured not to give an error notification when the normal electric service combination fraud error occurs, the display 17 and the speaker 19 can identify the normal electric combination fraud error. Error notification may be performed.

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

  When the full control error command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the full error control command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70 and sound are output. 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 notification by the display device 17 is performed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the characters "Please pull out the ball" 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 not overlapping the valid stop position 27 set in the display unit 17a, and the decoration figure displayed as the fixed stop at the valid stop position 27 is a display of a full error notification. Not to be hidden by The full error display area 205 is set so as not to overlap with the vibration error display area 204, and the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is used when the vibration detection sensor error and the full error occur in duplicate. In 10, notification of both errors can be simultaneously displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In addition, in the fullness 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 a background, "Please pull the ball" The character image of is displayed. Further, the full error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of "Please pull the ball". Then, the fullness error notification by the display device 17 is canceled on the condition that the fullness error is canceled (canceled) (that is, the fullness detection sensor 203 is turned OFF). The full error notification by the speaker 19 in the first embodiment is set to end by outputting the voice of "Please remove the ball" only once. Further, although the lamp unit 18 is configured not to give an error notification when a full error occurs, the lamp unit 18 may be configured to execute an error notification that can specify a full error.

(About right-handed error)
The “right-handed error” of priority 7 is an error when it is detected that the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow passage 75b in the gaming state in which the right-handed driving is not recommended. Specifically, in the board configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, it is advantageous for the player even if the pachinko ball is allowed to flow down the second ball flow down path 75b in the normal state where the big hit game or the short circuit state is not given. If the gate sensor 49 detects more than the specified number of pachinko balls in the normal state, the main control CPU 60a determines that a "right-turn error" has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that a "right-turn error" has occurred, a right-turn error designation command (error information) indicating that a "right-turn error" has occurred is displayed on the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a Configured to output to.

  The presentation control CPU 65a of the presentation 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 when the right-handed error designation command is input, 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 strike error notification by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, the characters "Please return to the left" are displayed in the small right-handed error display area 206 with respect to the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position not overlapping the valid stop position 27 set in the display unit 17a, and the decoration displayed fixedly stopped at the valid stop position 27 is a right-handed error notification It is configured not to be hidden by the display of. Further, the right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position not overlapping with the vibration error display area 204 and the full error display area 205, and the vibration detection sensor error or the fullness error and the right-handed error overlap. In the case where the alarm occurs, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can simultaneously display the notification of each error on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In the right-handed error notification by the display device 17, with the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 pertaining to the game in progress on the display unit 17a as the background, The character image of "Please" is displayed. Further, the right-fall error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of “Please return to the left”. Then, the right-handed 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 the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the right-handed error notification is the elapsed time from the notification start (occurrence of the right-handed error). Further, although the lamp unit 18 is configured not to give an error notification when a right-handed error occurs, the lamp unit 18 may be configured to execute an error notification that can identify a right-handed error.

  Here, as described above, “RAM clear” with priority 1 is based on the game information stored in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60 c, effect control RAM 65 c, display control RAM 70 c, etc. In the pachinko machine 10, the "RAM clear" is set to be notified with the highest priority in the pachinko machine 10. That is, each error in the priorities 2 to 7 ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", "vibration detection sensor error", "special motorized role fraudulent winning error", The RAM clears during execution by the notification means (the display unit 17, the lamp unit 18, the speaker 19) to which the error notification corresponds by the occurrence of the "normal motor combination fraudulent winning error", "full error", "right-handed error"). When initialization processing is executed by operation, under the control of main control CPU 60a and effect control CPU 65a, RAM clear notification (initialization processing execution notification) to the effect that RAM clear (initialization processing) is executed It is configured to be executed by notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) prior to error notification. In the first embodiment, since the RAM clear notification is mainly performed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, when the RAM clear (initialization process) is performed, another error notification is performed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. While the lamp device 18 is fully turned on and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound. Further, the display device 17 preferentially displays the initial image instead of the various error notification images.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, each of the errors in the priorities 2 to 7 ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", "vibration detection sensor error", " Notification means (display unit 17, lamp unit 18, speaker) to which the error notification corresponds by the occurrence of the special motorized prize winnings error, "normal motor winnings prize error", "full error", "right handed error") 19), if the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and the power recovery process is executed at the time of the subsequent power recovery, the power recovery under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the process has been performed is prioritized over the error notification and executed by the notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19). That is, in the first embodiment, when the power recovery process is performed in a state where various error notification images are displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the “power recovery process is performed on the display unit 17a. An image of the letter "Made" is displayed (see Figure 8). In the state where the character image of "power recovery process has been executed" is displayed on the display unit 17a, the image of each error notification is not displayed.

  Here, as in the case of the “vibration detection sensor error”, the “full error”, and the “right-handed error”, when the error occurs, the areas 204, 205, and 206 of a part of the display unit 17a are displayed on the display unit 17. When displaying an error notification using the above, the effect control CPU 65a is executed by the display device 17 in a state where no error occurs and a state where an error occurs and the error notification is displayed on the display unit 17a. It is comprised so that the display mode of the decoration figure (pattern) in the symbol variation production performed may be changed. That is, the decoration display is configured to be variably displayed in the area excluding the display area for vibration error 204, the display area for full error 205, and the display area for right-handed error 206, so that both error notification and symbol fluctuation effect are suitably performed. It is designed to be visible. In other words, the display device 17 is configured to variably display the decoration in different modes after and after the error control command (error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a.

  Here, as a method of displaying the decoration in a different manner in the display device 17 in a different manner, a layer process can be mentioned as an example. This layer process is an image process for displaying a specific image by overlapping and displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In the layer on the front side of the layer displaying the background By displaying the image of the error notification on the layer on the front side of the layer displaying the decoration and displaying the decoration, the image of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display unit 17a while the image of the error notification is displayed in parallel can do. That is, when an error has not occurred, the image of the layer displaying the error notification image is not displayed, and only the image of the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player, By displaying the image of the layer displaying the error notification image, the image of the symbol variation effect and the image of the error notification are displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player in a superimposed state. As a result, it appears as if the decoration drawing is variably displayed in a different manner on the display unit 17a before and after the occurrence of an error.

(Regarding special motorized role unfair prize winning error)
The special motorized prize false award error will be described in detail.
As described above, the special prize detection sensor 44 is a pachinko machine with the special prize solenoid 42 activated only when the big hit game is awarded, as described above. It is an error when a ball is detected, and in the first embodiment, when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball twice or more times in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a Is configured to determine that the "special motorized prize unfair winning error" has occurred. Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "special motor combination false recognition prize error" has occurred, as described above, it indicates that the "special motor combination special prize winning error" has occurred. An error designation command (special error information) is output (sent) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  That is, the main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is previously determined with the counting means 207 for counting the number of times the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball in the state where the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating. And a timer unit 208 for measuring a determination period (determination time) JT (see FIG. 3). In the first embodiment, when the number of detections of the counting means 207 reaches the specified number before the timer unit 208 completes the counting of the determination period JT, the main control CPU 60a generates a “special electric motor product wrong prize winning error”. It is determined that the special electric combination product prize winning error designated command is output. In the first embodiment, the valid state determination unit including the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a detects the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 input during the determination period JT as the special winning solenoid 42. When it is determined that the operation is not in the state of not in operation (the effective state), the special motorized jackpot incorrect winning error is detected.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the prescribed number of times serving as the basis of the special electric combination product prize winning error determination is set to "twice." The special prize detection sensor 44, which is a limit switch, may generate an erroneous detection due to an impact or vibration given to the game board 20 from the outside, and thus a special motorized prize for a wrong prize every time an erroneous detection occurs. If it is determined that an error has occurred and an error notification is given, the player may feel uncomfortable or distrusted, so that the prescribed number of times “2” may be determined so that an error due to fraud can be clearly determined. It is set to "times". Further, the judgment time JT is set to the same time as the round time based on the relation of the specified time of one round in the big hit game. In the first embodiment, "25 seconds" is set.

(About special motorized prize wrong prize error processing)
Next, the special electric winning combination incorrect winning error process will be described based on FIG. When the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44 (step A10), the main control CPU 60a starts counting by the timer unit 208 in step A11, and proceeds to step A12. It is determined whether the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation. If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation, the main control CPU 60a determines that the ball detection is normal, the number of counts by the counting means 207 (the number of detections) Are reset (step A13), and the clocked time by the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14), and the special electric combination error recognition prize error process is ended. On the other hand, if the determination result in step A12 is negative, that is, if the main control CPU 60a determines that the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation, the counting means 207 counts the number of ball detections in the special winning detection sensor 44 (step A15).

  Next, in step A16, it is determined whether or not the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 is a prescribed number (two). If the determination result in step A16 is negative, time counting by the timer unit 208 in step A17. It is determined whether the time has reached the determination period JT. If the determination result in step A17 is affirmative, the count number (detection number) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13), and the timed time in the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14). Finish the winning error processing. That is, when the number of ball detections by the special prize detection sensor 44 in the case where the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating is less than the prescribed number and the determination period JT has elapsed, the special motorized prize false prize error processing ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step A17 is negative, the process proceeds to step A18 to determine whether or not the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result in step A18 is negative, the step Return to A17 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result in step A18 is affirmative, the process returns to step A12, and if it is determined that the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation, the number of counts (the number of detections) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13). At the same time, the time counting time in the timer unit 208 is reset (step A14), and the special motor winning product illegal prize error processing is ended, and it is determined that the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation. The number of detections is counted by the counting means 207 (step A15).

  Then, when the result of determination whether the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 in the step A16 is a prescribed number is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines that the special motorized combination false prize error has occurred, After outputting the special electric combination product illegal prize error designation command (step A19), the number of counts (the number of detections) in the counting means 207 is reset (step A13) and the timed time in the timer unit 208 is reset (step A13) Then, the special electric winning combination wrong prize error processing ends. That is, it is illegal that the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the ball twice (the prescribed number of times more than twice) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that operates only during the big hit game is not in operation. The main control CPU 60a determines that the "special motor combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred, and outputs a special electric combination only incorrect prize error designation command.

  The effect control CPU 65a outputs a special electric combination error prize error specification command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 when the special electric combination thing incorrect prize error designation command is input, and the lamp control board The lamp unit 18 controlled at 72 lights up in red to notify an error, and an error sound is outputted from the speaker 19 controlled by the sound control board 73 to notify an error. As a result, it is possible to make the player and the store clerk recognize that the "special electric winning combination incorrect prize error" has occurred. That is, in the main control CPU 60a, when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects the pachinko ball twice in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 that should be activated only when the big hit is awarded is detected (special winning detection sensor 44 (When the ball detection signal from the input is input twice), it is determined that the "special motor combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred, and the special electric combination only wrong prize error designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In the effect control CPU 65a, based on the input of the first special electric combination product illegal prize error specification command output from the main control CPU 60a, the special electric combination product illegal prize error specification command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 Output, and let the lamp unit 18 and the speaker 19 issue a special electric combination It is adapted to perform error processing. Further, the error notification by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is continued until a specified time (30 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed. When the power-off operation is performed by a staff at the game arcade, the error notification ends even if the prescribed time has not elapsed.

  Here, since the determination period JT in the special motorized winning combination incorrect error processing is set to be the same as the round time longer than the interval time in the big hit game, for example, special winnings at intervals before and after the round in the big hit game When an erroneous detection of the detection sensor 44 occurs, the number of counts (the number of detections) in the counting means 207 is reset by shifting to a round game, and the special electric combination prize incorrect error processing ends. That is, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of discomfort, a feeling of distrust, etc. by notifying the player who has not made the fraud unnecessarily with an error notification.

  The various errors occurring in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment occur simultaneously when the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designating command (error information) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) when an error occurs. Type 1 error which outputs a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal) indicating occurrence to the hole computer HP (outside) through an output terminal provided on the external terminal board 92, and a security signal (abnormality occurrence signal) as a hole computer There are two types of errors that are not output to HP. In the first embodiment, "RAM clear", "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", "vibration detection sensor error", "special" set to the priorities 1 to 5 described above The motorized character wrong prize winning error and the ordinary electric character wrong prize winning error are classified as type 1 errors, and the "full error" and "right-handed error" that are set to priorities 6 to 7 are type 2 It is classified as an error (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in the first embodiment, the whole screen error ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error") having higher priority than the special error "special motor combination product illegal winning error" which is the special error. When the high priority error occurs, the main control CPU 60a outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP and sets a corresponding error designation command (high priority error information). It outputs (transmits) the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). On the other hand, when the "full error" and "right-handed error", which have lower priorities than the special error "special motor prize unfair prize error," which is a special error, are regarded as low priority errors, the low priority errors occur. In this case, the main control CPU 60a outputs (sends) 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. The high priority error and the low priority error having a lower priority than the high priority error ("vibration detection sensor error", "special motor winning combination incorrect winning error", "ordinary motor combination incorrect winning error") When "full error" and "right-handed error" occur simultaneously, that is, an error designation command for identifying a high priority error transmitted from the main control CPU 60a and an error designation command for identifying a low priority error When the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) receives redundantly, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) is a notification means (display device) corresponding to the high priority error notification corresponding to the high priority error 17, the lamp unit 18, the speaker 19) are configured to execute.

  Here, as described above, a high priority error occurs that has a higher priority than the "special motorized prize incorrect prize error" such as "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error", etc. In this case, an error notification (high priority error display) corresponding to the whole of the display unit 17a of the display unit 17 is displayed, while the display unit 17 is displayed when the "special motor combination prize incorrect error" occurs. The system is configured not to execute an error notification (special error display) in the case where the high priority error occurs, and the display device 17 is larger than the case where the special error “special motorized prize false recognition error” occurs. The high priority error notification is displayed in the area. In addition, "vibration detection sensor error", "full error" and "lower priority" are higher priority than high priority errors ("main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error") which are full screen errors. When a specific low priority error such as “right-handed error” occurs, the vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error are all smaller than the entire surface of the display unit 17a as described above. An error notification (error display) is displayed in the display area 206, and the display device 17 displays a high priority error notification (high priority error display) when the specific low priority error occurs. It is configured to be displayed in a larger area than the specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display) displayed on the device 17.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit judging means for judging whether to hit or not to play a game triggered by a win (a specific condition is established) on any of the start winning openings 30a, 31a. There is. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a winning game awarding means for granting a determined type of hit game after the special figure change display end (after the symbol change production end). The main control CPU 60a is a fluctuation that specifies the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation effect to be performed by the display means (special view display portions 50A, 50B, display device 17) triggered by winning in any of the start winning openings 30a, 31a. It has a function as variation pattern determination means for determining a pattern (special figure variation pattern) from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as storage means.

  The main control CPU 60a is special in the big hit game in which the detection signal is awarded based on the winning of the big hit lottery (the establishment of the predetermined condition) for each input of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the detection means. It has a function as an effective state determination means for determining whether the input is in the operating state (effective state) of the winning solenoid 42. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the main control CPU 60a as the number determination means has reached the specified number of times as the number determination means for determining whether the count number of the counting means 207 has reached the specified number of two or more. In this case, it has a function as an error information output unit that outputs error information (sends special error information to the effect control CPU 65a). The counting means 207 determines that the main control CPU 60a as the valid state determining means is an input when the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as the detecting means is not in the valid state during the determination period JT. It is a means to count the number of judgments. That is, the counting means 207 of the first embodiment counts the number of times of detection of the special error ("special motorized prize as a wrong prize winning error" in the first embodiment) by the special error detecting means comprising the special prize detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a. doing.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as decoration symbol determination means for determining an ornament pattern to be stopped and displayed on the display device 17 as the display means based on the determination result of the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means, and the determined ornament It functions as effect display control means for controlling the display device 17 as display means to stop and display a symbol. The effect control CPU 65a is triggered by the acquisition of winning information by the main control CPU 60a (the establishment of a specific condition), and one of a plurality of effect patterns specifying the content of the effect of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the display means It has a function as means for determining an effect pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 65a as effect pattern determination means determines an effect pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is a sub control means for executing error processing for causing the notifying means 17, 18 and 19 to execute various types of error notification based on the error information from the main control CPU 60a as the error information output means. Have the function of

  Here, the display unit 17, the lamp unit 18 and the speaker 19 are notification means for executing error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors based on the error information outputted from the main control CPU 60a as an error information output means. It has a function as (error notification means). Further, the special winning portion 40 of the first embodiment is a special winning opening (prize opening) 40a which can be won by the pachinko ball in the activated state of the special winning solenoid 42 which is an effective state. It is a winning part opened with.

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

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

  When the big hit determination is a determination result of a hit, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for hitting 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 determination result of a hit. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of symbol fluctuation. When the special control pattern variation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding effect pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), and thereby the graphic variation effect on the display device 17 starts. Be done. Then, when the fluctuation time defined in the special figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and an all symbol stop command, whereby the big picture predetermined in the special figure display portions 50A, 50B is generated. The special view is stopped and displayed, and the decoration is hit and displayed on the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17. When the hit display is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, a big hit game is started.

  In the big hit game, a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning device 40 is executed for a prescribed number of rounds, and many winning balls are obtained by the pachinko ball winning in the special winning opening 40a during each round game. You can earn Then, when the round game is executed for the specified number of rounds, the big hit game is ended. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets "0" in the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c when the big hit game is over.

  When the big hit determination is a determination result of the removal, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern out of the special figure variation patterns for removal based on the winning information. In the case of the big hit judgment being a judgment result of removal, the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c remains "0". Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of symbol fluctuation, as in the case of the judgment of the big hit being the judgment result of the hit. When the special control pattern variation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding effect pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), and thereby the symbol change effect on the display device 17 is started. Be done. Then, when the fluctuation time defined in the special figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and an all symbol stop command, whereby the special figure display portions 50A and 50B are determined in advance. While the special view is stopped and displayed, the decoration drawing is displayed in the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17 a of the display device 17 and the fixed display is stopped and displayed.

(About the case where a special motorized role false prize error occurs)
When the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44, the main control CPU 60a starts the special electric winning combination incorrect winning error process (see FIG. 5). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special winning solenoid 42 is properly operated in the state where the big hit game is provided, and the special winning detection sensor 44 in the state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation. In the case of the ball detection signal of (1), it is determined that the ball detection signal is generated due to chattering or fraud and is counted by the counting means 207. Then, when the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 reaches a prescribed number of times (twice) during the judgment period JT set in advance, the main control CPU 60a detects that the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the ball by cheating. It is determined that the "special motor combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred, and a special electric combination wrong prize error designation command is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  The effect control CPU 65 a outputs the special electric combination error recognition error specification command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control substrate 73 when the special electric combination error recognition error designation command is input, and the lamp control substrate 72 The controlled lamp unit 18 lights up in red to notify an error, and an error sound is outputted from the speaker 19 controlled by the sound control board 73 to notify an error. As a result, it is possible to make the player and the store clerk recognize that the "special electric winning combination incorrect prize error" has occurred.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the special winning detection sensor 44 receives a ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 while the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a performs the prescribed number of times In Example 1, the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation is not determined without the occurrence of the "special motor winning combination incorrect prize error" until reaching 2)). When the number of input times of has reached the specified number, it is determined that the "special motor combination prize wrong prize error" has occurred, and the special motor combination prize wrong prize error designation command is output. Thus, it is possible to suppress excessive output of the special motorized product false prize error designating command (error information) from the main control CPU 60a, and to appropriately determine the occurrence of an error due to a fraudulent act on the special winning portion 40. . Further, since the special control combination prize winning error designation command can be outputted from the main control CPU 60a in a timely manner, various processing based on the special representation combination wrong prize error designation command can also be conducted in a timely manner. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the lamp unit 18 and the speaker 19 to execute the corresponding error notification when there is an input of the special electric combination thing incorrect prize error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, so that the error The notification is not excessively executed, and a decrease in interest for the player's game can be suppressed. That is, in the special prize detection sensor 44 provided in the special prize unit 40 which is likely to be an object of fraudulent action, there is a possibility that false detection due to chattering due to vibration or the like generated in the pachinko machine 10 may occur. If notification is made, the player's interest in the game may be reduced or the player may feel uncomfortable, but in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a delays the output of the special motorized role incorrect prize error designation command in the main control CPU 60a. Thus, it is possible to appropriately execute the error notification by suppressing the occurrence of the unnecessary error notification.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the counting means 207 counts the number of special errors when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a ball in a state where the special winning solenoid 42 is not operating in the judgment period JT. When the number of times (the number of times of detection) reaches a specified number, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a special electric combination thing incorrect prize error designation command. That is, in the normal gaming state where the big hit game is not provided (the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation), when the special prize detection sensor 44 is erroneously detected by chattering or the like and the erroneous detection is counted, If false detection does not occur again before JT elapses, the number of detections is reset (see FIG. 5), so the main control CPU is used unless the special prize detection sensor 44 detects balls multiple times during the judgment period JT. Does not determine that the "special motorized prize false recognition error" has occurred. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is configured to output a special motorized jackpot incorrect prize error designation command (error information) based on the number of times of detection of the special error in the judgment period JT.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, priorities to notify of various errors generated in the pachinko machine 10 are set, and in the first embodiment, the priorities are set to 3 to 7 Error (“vibration detection sensor error”, “special motor combination false recognition prize error”, “normal motor combination false recognition error”, “full error”, “right strike error”) occurs and the display unit 17, When the error notification corresponding to the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is being executed, the errors whose priorities are set to 1 to 2 (“clear RAM”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “error”) When a radio wave detection sensor error occurs, an error corresponding to a 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, errors with high priority can be notified in priority.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the display unit 17 displays an error notification area 204 and 205 for the “vibration detection sensor error”, “full error” and “right-handed error”. , 206 are set so as not to overlap with each other (see FIG. 7). Therefore, when these errors occur in duplicate, all the error notifications generated in duplicate on the display unit 17 can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel). You can check if such an error has occurred. The error display areas 204, 205, and 206 for displaying the error notification corresponding to "vibration detection sensor error", "full error", and "right-handed error" on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 are all relevant. Since the display unit 17a is set so as not to overlap with the effective stop position 27 at which the decoration figure (pattern) is determined and displayed on the display, it is prevented that the visibility of the decoration figure (pattern) decreases due to error notification (error display). obtain.

  Here, when “RAM clear” having the highest priority occurs, even if an error notification corresponding to an error of another priority is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, these other problems may occur. Since the RAM clear notification that can identify the occurrence of “RAM clear” is given priority by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 in priority to the above error, the player or store clerk is notified that the initialization process has been executed. It can be informed reliably.

  Also, when a high priority error such as "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", "radio wave detection sensor error" or the like higher in priority than the "special motor prize unfair prize error" occurs, the above display The corresponding high priority error notification (high priority error display) is displayed on the entire display unit 17a of the device 17 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a specific low priority error such as "vibration detection sensor error", "full error" or "right-handed error" lower in priority than high priority error occurs, the display unit 17a in the display device 17 The specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display) is displayed in the small error display areas 204, 205 and 206 with respect to the entire surface of the display (see FIG. 7). That is, the display device 17 is configured to display the high priority error notification (high priority error display) in a larger area than the specific low priority error notification (specific low priority error display), and a special error occurs. In the case where a high priority error having a higher priority than a certain "special motorized character wrong prize winning error" occurs, the occurrence of the error can be recognized more reliably.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "special motor combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred, the main control CPU 60a produces the special electric combination only incorrect prize error designation command. While outputting to the control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the security signal is output to the hall computer HP. That is, since the security signal output to the hall computer HP is also delayed until the number of counts (the number of detections) by the counting means 207 reaches the specified number, the security signal is not excessively output to the outside in a timely manner. It can be output to notify in a timely manner that an error has occurred. In addition, since the main control CPU 60a simultaneously outputs the special motor combination prize incorrect error designation command and the security signal, there is no time lag between the processing based on the special motor combination prize incorrect error designation command and the security signal, and the error is reduced. You can judge properly.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the power supply from the external power supply is shut off, a power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 to the main control CPU 60a and the presentation control CPU 65a, and the main control CPU 60a and the presentation The control CPU 65a executes the power-off process based on the power-off process program stored in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. In this power-off process, power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 of the power supply substrate 100 to the main control CPU 60c and the effect control CPU 65a, and the control CPUs 60a and 65a are stored and held in the corresponding storage area of the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. The various control information being stored is stored and held in the backup area of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Then, when the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106 is input, each control CPU 60a, 65a regulates the operation of the control CPU 60a, 65a, and stores various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process as backup data. It is held.

  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 the power on process stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b, 65b. Execute the power on process (power recovery process) based on the program. In the power-on process, when the clear switch 102 is not operated (when "RAM clear" is not performed), the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a use various control information stored in the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. It returns to the state at the time of interruption of power supply based on (previous). When the power on process is executed, the display device 17 executes a power recovery process execution notification indicating that the power on process (power recovery process) is executed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Be done. 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 the power on process (power recovery process) is executed for the player or the store clerk. Can be notified.

  Here, in the power-on process (power recovery process) other than the "RAM clear", various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is not initialized. Therefore, in the state where the error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 to the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is cut off. Even when the power-on process (power recovery process) is executed, information related to an error occurring at the time of power-off (before) is stored in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, when the pachinko machine 10 returns to the state at the time of power supply interruption (previous) by the power on process (power recovery process), the error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and the power on process ( In some cases, it may not be possible to reliably recognize that the power recovery process has been performed. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the power supply is interrupted in a state where the error notification is being performed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and then the power on process (power recovery process) is performed. If it is, under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, the display unit 17 is made to execute a power recovery process execution notification to the effect that the power on process (power recovery process) has been executed on the error notification. Since the system is configured, it can be reliably notified that the power on process (power recovery process) has been performed.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a 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 aspect of the special motorized prize winning error processing and the other configuration is the same. Only the special motorized jackpot incorrect winning error process will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

  The special motorized jackpot incorrect winning error process executed by the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described based on FIG. When the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44 (step B10), the main control CPU 60a starts counting by the timer unit 208 in step B11 in the special electric combination false recognition error process of the second embodiment. In step B12, the number of ball detections by the special winning detection sensor 44 is counted by the counting means 207. Then, in step B13, it is determined whether or not the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 is a prescribed number of times (twice). Determines whether the determination period JT has come. If the determination result in step B14 is affirmative, the count number (the number of detections) in the counting means 207 is reset (step B17), and the timed time in the timer unit 208 is reset (step B18). Finish the winning error processing. That is, when the number of times of input of the ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 does not reach the specified number during the determination period JT, the special electric combination prize incorrect error processing is ended. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B14 is negative, the process proceeds to step B15 to determine whether or not the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result in step B15 is negative, the step Return to B14 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result in step B15 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B12, and the number of ball detections by the special winning detection sensor 44 is counted by the counting means 207. Next, in step B13, when the result of determination whether the number of detections counted by the counting means 207 is the prescribed number (two) is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B16 and the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation. Determine if there is. If the determination result in step B16 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation and the main control CPU 60a determines that the ball detection is normal, the number of counts by the counting means 207 (the number of detections) Are reset (step B17), and the clocked time by the timer unit 208 is reset (step B18), and the special electric combination error recognition error process is ended. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B16 is negative, that is, if the main control CPU 60a determines that the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a determines that the "special electric winning combination incorrect winning error" has occurred. After the determination and outputting the special motor combination product illegal prize error designation command (step B19), the number of counts (the number of detections) by the counting means 207 is reset (step B17) and the timed time by the timer unit 208 Step B18), and the special motorized jackpot incorrect winning error process ends. That is, it is illegal that the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the ball twice (the prescribed number of times more than twice) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that operates only during the big hit game is not in operation. The main control CPU 60a determines that the "special motor combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred, and outputs a special electric combination only incorrect prize error designation command.

  The processing by the effect control CPU 65a, to which the special electric winning combination incorrect prize error designation command from the main control CPU 60a is input, is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the special motorized product false prize error processing in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the number of times of detection of the special prize detection sensor 44 reaches a specified number, it is judged whether the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation or not and the special prize solenoid When 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a special motorized winning combination incorrect prize error designation command. Thus, the process of determining whether or not the special prize solenoid 42 is in operation can be omitted each time the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a ball, so the process is simplified. In addition, the other operation and effects of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the counting means 207 of the main control CPU 60a functions as a means for counting the number of detection signal inputs from the special winning detection sensor (detection means) 44 during the judgment period JT. The main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment has a function as number determination means for determining whether the count number of the counting means 207 has reached a prescribed number of two or more, and the main control CPU 60a as the number determination means When it is determined that the specified number of times has been reached, the main control CPU 60a as the valid state determination means and the main control CPU 60a as the valid state determination means determines that the valid state is determined based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Function as an error information output means for outputting error information to the

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment will be described. In the special electric winning combination incorrect winning error process executed by the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a counts the number of times of input of the special electric winning combination incorrect prize error designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies an error Is configured to delay. In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 60a includes the timer unit 208, and the effect control CPU 65a receives the number of times of inputting the special electric role thing fraudulent prize error designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Is provided with sub-counting means 209 for counting. The pachinko machine of the third embodiment differs from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment only in the configuration of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a and the mode of the special electric combination error recognition error process, and the other configuration is the same. Since it is the same, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, only the special motorized prize unfair prize error processing will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. I omit it.

  The special motorized jackpot incorrect winning error process executed by the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment will be described based on FIG. When the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44 (step C10), the main control CPU 60a starts counting by the timer unit 208 in step C11 in the special motorized product false recognition error process of the third embodiment. Further, the process proceeds to step C12, and it is determined whether the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation. If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative, that is, if the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation and the main control CPU 60a determines that the ball detection is normal, the number of times counted by the subcounting unit 209 (number of detections) Is reset (step C13), and the clocked time by the timer unit 208 is reset (step C14), and the special electric combination error recognition error process is ended. On the other hand, when the determination result in step C12 is negative, that is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the special winning solenoid 42 is not in operation, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special electric combination prize incorrect winning error designation command (step C15).

  Next, the process proceeds to step C16, and the number of times of inputting the special electric combination product illegal winning error designation command is counted by the sub-counting unit 209 of the effect control CPU 65a. Then, in step C17, it is determined whether or not the number of inputs counted by the sub-counting unit 209 is a prescribed number of times (twice). If the determination result in step C17 is negative, time counting by the timer unit 208 in step C18. It is determined whether the time has reached the determination period JT. If the determination result in step C18 is affirmative, the count number (detection number) in the subcounting means 209 is reset (step C13), and the timed time in the timer unit 208 is reset (step C14). End the incorrect winning error processing. That is, when the number of input times of the special motor combination prize incorrect error designation command (the ball detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44) does not reach the specified number during the judgment period JT, the special motor combination wrong prize error processing is ended. Do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C18 is negative, the process proceeds to step C19 to determine whether or not the ball detection signal is input from the special winning detection sensor 44. If the determination result in step C19 is negative, the step Return to C18 and repeat the process.

  If the determination result in step C19 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step C12 to determine whether the special winning solenoid 42 is in operation. Then, if the determination result in step C12 is affirmative, as described above, the special motorized product false prize error processing ends. On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step C12 is negative, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special electric combination thing incorrect prize error designation command as described above (step C15). Then, in the effect control CPU 65a, the sub-counting means 209 counts the number of times of inputting the special electric combination thing illegal winning error designation command (the number of times of detecting the special winning detection sensor 44) (step C16). Then, if the result of the determination whether the number of detections counted by the subcounting unit 209 in step C17 is the prescribed number (two) is affirmative, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the "special electric combination prize wrong prize error" It is determined that a special motorized jackpot incorrect prize error notification is made by the lamp unit 18 and the speaker 19 (step C20). Then, the number of counts by the subcounting unit 209 and the clocked time by the timer unit 208 are reset (steps C13 and C14), and the special motorized combination wrong prize winning error process ends. That is, it is illegal that the special prize detection sensor 44 detects the ball twice (the prescribed number of times more than twice) even though the special prize solenoid 42 that operates only during the big hit game is not in operation. Because there is a high possibility that it is, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the "special electric combination prize wrong prize error" has occurred when the number of input times of the special electric combination special prize combination error designation command reaches the specified number of times The notification means 18 and 19 execute the special electric winning combination incorrect prize error notification.

  That is, in the special motorized product false prize winning error process in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, since the error control is delayed by the effect control CPU 65a, the control load of the main control CPU 60a can be reduced. In addition, other operational effects exerted by the pachinko machine of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The main control CPU 60a of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment has a function as an error information output unit that outputs error information when it is determined that the main control CPU 60a as the effective state determination unit is an input when the effective state is not effective. Prepare. Further, the sub-counting unit 209 included in the effect control CPU 65a functions as a counting unit that counts the number of times of error information input during the determination period from the main control CPU 60a as an error information output unit. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a of the pachinko machine determines the number of times counted by the sub-counting unit 209 has reached two or more specified times, and the function control CPU 65a as the number determining means determines the specified number of times It has a function as a sub-control means that executes error processing when it is determined that it has reached.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment is the same as the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment except for the aspect of the special electric winning combination incorrect award error notification, and the other configuration is the same. Only the configuration relating to the special motorized winning combination incorrect prize error notification will be described, and the same or similar components already described in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

  In the display control ROM 70b of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, as the image data, as the image data of the special motor combination false recognition error notification corresponding to the "special motor combination false recognition error", "special motor combination wrong prize" Image data for displaying the character of "error" is stored. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the display unit 17a of the display device 17 is a region for displaying the image data of the special motorized product fraudulent winning error notification as described above, for a small fraudulent winning error with respect to the entire surface of the display A display area 211 is set. And this display area 211 for incorrect prize errors is set to a position which does not overlap with the effective stop position 27, and the decoration figure displayed as fixed stop at the effective stop position 27 may be hidden by the indication of the incorrect prize error notification. Not configured. Further, the display area 211 for incorrect winning error is set so as not to overlap the display area for vibration error 204, the display area for full error 205, and the display area for right-handed error 206, and "vibration detection sensor error". When the "full error", "right-handed error" and "special motorized product incorrect prize winning error" occur in duplicate, the error notification corresponding to these can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel) on the display unit 17a. It is configured as follows.

  In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, not only the error notification by the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19 as in the first embodiment but also in the display device 17 when the “special motorized prize false recognition error” occurs. Since the error notification is performed, it is possible to surely recognize that the "special motor-operated combination wrong prize winning error" has occurred. In addition, since the display area 211 for incorrect prize error is set at a position not overlapping the effective stop position 27 of the display unit 17a, the display (error display) of the special electric combination prize incorrect error notification is displayed (symbol) It is possible to prevent the decrease in the visibility of In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, since the error notification is displayed using the area 211 of a part of the display unit 17a when the "special motorized product fraudulent winning error" occurs, the effect control CPU 65a In a state in which no special electric combination error prize winning error occurs and in a state in which a special electric combination false prize error notification is displayed on the display section 17a by the occurrence of the special electric combination false prize error. The display mode of the decoration figure (symbol) in the symbol variation effect performed by the display device 17 is different. In the display device 17 of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, the decoration is displayed in different modes after and after the special motor winning product illegal prize error designation command (error information, special error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to display variable.

[About the modified example]
The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to those shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the error notification of the special electric winning combination incorrect winning error is delayed by either the main control CPU or the effect control CPU. However, in the first embodiment and the third embodiment The configurations may be combined. That is, in the main control CPU, until the number of times of detection by the special prize detection sensor in the state where the special prize solenoid is not operating becomes the prescribed number, While delaying the output, the effect control CPU delays the execution of the error notification by the notification unit such as the lamp device or the speaker until the number of times of input of the special motorized product false prize error designation command from the main control CPU reaches the specified number. The configuration can be adopted.
(2) In each of the embodiments, in the special electric winning combination incorrect prize error processing, the determination period for counting the number of detections and the number of inputs targeted by the counting means or the subcounting means is set, but the determination period is omitted. The special electric combination product illegal prize error specified command (error information) is output under the condition when the count number of the count means reaches the specified number, or under the condition only when the count number of the sub-count means becomes the specified number. A configuration may be adopted in which error notification is performed by notification means such as a lamp device or a speaker.
(3) The prescribed number of times that the main control CPU outputs a motorized product fraudulent winning error designation command and the prescribed number of times that the notification control means such as the lamp device and the speaker perform the error notification by the effect control CPU are 2 The number of times is not limited to two, and may be set to two or more arbitrary numbers. Further, in the configuration in which the prescribed number of times is set by both the main control CPU and the effect control CPU as in the modified example described in (1) above, both prescribed numbers of times can be made equal or different.

(4) In each embodiment, during the operation of the special winning solenoid as the effective state when the main control CPU as the effective state determination means determines whether the ball detection signal is the input in the effective state based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Although the state of is mentioned, the effective state can also be made a big hit game state. That is, since the main control CPU can recognize whether or not the big hit game is being granted from the value of the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM, the state where the big hit game is not provided (specifically, the big hit flag is The ball detection signal from the special winning detection sensor in the state of “0” is counted by the counting means of the main control CPU. Further, the valid state may be a big hit gaming state and a state in which the special winning solenoid is operating.
(5) In each of the embodiments, the special winning portion is mentioned as the target for outputting the error information when the detection signal from the detecting means reaches the prescribed number of times twice or more. Good. That is, since the start-up opening / closing member of the second start-up winning part is designed to open and close under the drive control of the start-up winning solenoid when a game is given per common-up drawing as a result of the drawing per common-up drawing. The main control CPU outputs error information based on the number of counts of the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor, with a predetermined condition that a game is given per figure, and activation of the start winning solenoid being effective. It may be determined whether or not. And, when the target for outputting the error information when the detection signal from the detection means reaches the prescribed number of times twice or more is the second start winning combination, the second start winning detection sensor (special detection means) and the main A specific error detection means is configured with the control CPU. Further, as in the modification of the above (4), the gaming state can be set as a gaming state per common drawing as an effective state when determining whether the ball detection signal is an input in the effective state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. That is, since the main control CPU can recognize whether or not the game is being awarded per common drawing from the value of the flag per common drawing stored in the main control RAM, the state where the game per common drawing is not provided (specifically In practice, the ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor when the flag per block is “0” may be counted by the count means of the main control CPU. It should be noted that the winning portion targeted for outputting error information when the detection signal from the detecting means reaches a prescribed number of times more than twice is not only the special winning portion or the second start winning portion but other winning portions. May be

(6) When the target for outputting the error information is the second start winning part, the variable detection state is set as the valid state when determining whether the ball detection signal is the input in the valid state based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. It can also be done. That is, since the main control CPU can recognize from the value of the variable short flag stored in the main control RAM whether or not the variable short state is being applied, a state in which the variable short state is not assigned (specifically, The ball detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor when the variable short flag is “0” is counted by the counting means of the main control CPU. In this case, the specified number of times and the determination period are the number of times of input of the ball detection signal and the number of times of input which are unthinkable when the normal game is played empirically in the non-short state. It may be set to a period that can not occur in the state.
(7) The determination period in which the ball detection signal is counted by the counting means is not limited to the round time mentioned in each embodiment, and an arbitrary period according to the form for the winning portion to which error information is to be output. It can be set to
(8) For the special motorized product false prize error processing, instead of starting on the condition that the ball detection signal from the special prize detection sensor is input to the main control CPU, a configuration is adopted that is executed at a predetermined cycle. It can.
(9) In each of the embodiments, the display device on which the symbol variation effect is executed is exemplified as the error notification means (informing means), but a configuration is adopted in which the sub display device provided separately from the display device executes the error notification. obtain. That is, when the symbol variation effect is executed by the display device and the error notification is executed by the sub display device, the symbol variation effect is visually recognized by the error notification (error display) corresponding to the error generated during the symbol variation effect. The occurrence of an error can be reliably notified under the condition that the deterioration of the sex can be prevented.
(10) In each embodiment, although a plurality of errors classified into the same priority (priority 2) are set as types of errors, even if all types are classified into different priorities. Good.

(11) In each embodiment, as the error notification corresponding to "RAM clear", the display device does not execute the error notification (error display) for specifying "RAM clear". The image data for displaying the character of "RAM clear" is stored as the image data of the RAM clear notification corresponding to "clear", and when "RAM clear" occurs, the image of RAM clear is displayed on the display unit of the display device. It may be displayed. In addition, the image of RAM clear is displayed on the display unit at the timing when the initialization process by “RAM clear” is started, and the initial image (as described in the first embodiment) until the subsequent initialization process is completed. The initial symbol) may be displayed.
(12) When error notification of errors with high priority is prioritized and executed when errors occur redundantly, it is not possible to execute different error notifications simultaneously or in parallel, such as a lamp device or a speaker. The second notification means, which can execute different error notifications simultaneously or in parallel like a display device, executes a plurality of error notifications regardless of the priority while performing the error notification with a high priority in the notification means of The configuration can be adopted. For example, when a "vibration detection sensor error" occurs while the full error notification is being performed on the display device and the speaker, the display device displays the image of the full error notification and the vibration detection sensor error notification in parallel, A voice of an error notification of “vibration detection sensor error” with high priority is output. According to this configuration, the occurrence of a plurality of errors can be notified by display, and the occurrence of an error with high priority can be notified by voice.
(13) The power recovery process execution notification may be notified not only by the display device, but also by a lamp device or a speaker.
(14) In each embodiment, for each error having a priority of 3 to 7, multiple error notifications are displayed at the same time, so that the areas for displaying the error notifications corresponding to the display unit of the display device do not overlap each other. The error notification area corresponding to the highest priority error is displayed when a plurality of errors occur in duplicate, with one error display area for each error having a priority of 3 to 7 A configuration may be adopted in which display is made in the error display area of a part.
(15) In each of the embodiments, the error notification corresponding to each error is configured to be executed using a plurality of the plurality of notification means of the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker. The combination may be changed, or error notification may be performed only by any one of the notification means.

(16) 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 (rendering control CPU). Conversely, all of the functions provided by the sub control means Alternatively, part of the main control means may be provided. In each of the embodiments, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are separately provided, but a single control board can be used. That is, the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board may have the functions of the main control means and the sub control means in each embodiment. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions provided in the main control means and the sub control means of each embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(17) In each embodiment, the payout control means may have all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU), and conversely, all or some of the functions of the payout control means may be main The control means may be provided. In each embodiment, the main control board and the payout control board are separately provided, but may be a single control board.
(18) In each embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the functions of the display control means The effect control means may be provided with all or part of. In each embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, but a single control board can also be used. That is, the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board may be provided with the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in each embodiment. The effect control means can also be used in the same manner for the lamp control means for light emission control and the sound control means for sound output control.
(19) In each embodiment, the power supply circuit is configured to supply the power supply voltage to each control board, but 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 Can be adopted. 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 the other control board.
(20) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be various other gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a slot machine using pachinko balls.

17 Display Device (Display Means, Notification Means)
18 Lamp device (light emitting means, notifying means)
27 Effective stop position (position where symbol is displayed stopped)
35 Second start winning detection sensor (error detection means, second low priority error detection means)
40a Special winning opening (winning opening)
40b Special opening and closing member (opening and closing means)
42 Special prize solenoid (drive means)
44 Special prize detection sensor (Prize detection sensor, error detection means, special error detection means)
49 Gate sensor (error detection means, first low priority error detection means)
60a Main control CPU (error detection means, error information output means, special error detection means , second low priority error detection means )
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
65c Effect control RAM (storage means)
70c Display control RAM (storage means )
2 01 Radio wave detection sensor (error detection means, high priority error detection means)
202 Magnetic detection sensor (error detection means, high priority error detection means)
203 Fullness detection sensor (error detection means, low priority error detection means , first low priority error detection means )
207 Counting means

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine provided with display means for displaying a stop after fluctuating display of a symbol triggered by establishment of a start condition,
The display means and the light emitting means capable of emitting light of a plurality of light emitting colors have a function of notifying means for notifying an error;
Special error detection means for detecting a special error, high priority error detection means for detecting a high priority error of higher priority than the special error , and notification from the high priority error and the special error a first low priority error detecting means for detecting a first low priority error among the priority plural types lower the low priority error, the second low priority error of said plurality of types of low priority error A plurality of types of error detection means including at least a second low priority error detection means for detecting
The special error detection means outputs special error information in response to detection of the special error, and the high priority error detection means outputs high priority error information in response to detection of the high priority error. while, the first low priority error detection means outputs the first low priority error information in response to detecting the first low priority error, the second low priority error detecting means said second (2) error information output means for outputting second low priority error information in response to detection of low priority error ;
The error information output means is configured to output the special error information to the effect control means.
The display means is
When one of the special error information and the first low priority error information is output from the error information output means, the symbol stops the character image as an error display based on the one of the error information. It can be displayed in a position not overlapping the displayed position,
One of the error information when the other error information out of the special error information and the first low priority error information is output from the error information output means during the display of the error display based on the one of the error information The character image as an error display based on the other error information does not overlap the position at which the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the character image as an error display based on the one error information while continuing the error display based on And can be displayed at a position not overlapping
After the special error information is outputted from the error information output unit in a state where the error display is not displayed, the symbol is variably displayed in a different mode, and
When the high priority error information is output from the error information output unit, the error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the error display based on the special error information.
The light emitting means can notify the plurality of types of high priority errors in mutually different light emission modes, and uses the light emission color common to any of the plurality of types of high priority errors, and the second low priority error A game machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to notify A winning opening through which a game ball can win, opening / closing means for opening the winning opening by actuation of the driving means, a winning detection sensor for detecting the gaming ball that has won the winning opening, and a symbol triggered by establishment of a starting condition. The display means is provided with a display means for displaying a stop after fluctuating display, and an error can be notified by the display means, and a hit game is given after a stop display is displayed in a symbol change effect executed by the display means In Rei game, a round game in which the opening and closing means is opened to enable winning of the game ball to the winning opening is executed plural times with an interval time for blocking the winning on the winning opening by the opening and closing means. In gaming machines,
Special error detection means for detecting a special error, high priority error detection means for detecting a high priority error of higher priority than the special error, and lower priority of notification than the high priority error A plurality of types of error detection means including at least a low priority error detection means for detecting a low priority error;
The special error detection means outputs special error information in response to detection of the special error, and the high priority error detection means outputs high priority error information in response to detection of the high priority error. And error information output means for outputting low priority error information in response to the low priority error detection means detecting the low priority error.
The error information output means is configured to output the special error information to the effect control means.
The display means is
When one error information out of the special error information and the low priority error information is output from the error information output means, the symbol is displayed with the character image as the error display based on the one error information being stopped. Can be displayed at a position not overlapping the
When the other error information out of the special error information and the low priority error information is output from the error information output unit during the display of the error display based on the one error information, the one based on the one error information While continuing the error display, the character image as an error display based on the other error information does not overlap with the position at which the symbol is stopped and displayed, and overlaps with the character image as an error display based on the one error information And can be displayed at a position
After the special error information is outputted from the error information output unit in a state where the error display is not displayed, the symbol is variably displayed in a different mode, and
When the high priority error information is output from the error information output unit, the error display based on the high priority error information can be displayed in a larger area than the error display based on the special error information.
The special error detection means includes counting means for counting the number of detections of the winning detection sensor in a state where the drive means is not in operation, and detects the special error in response to the detection number reaching a prescribed number. And the number of detections counted in the interval time and not reaching the specified number is reset before the next interval time is started.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a clear operation for erasing stored information of storage means storing gaming information can be detected as the high priority error.

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