JP6510712B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying an error.

  Conventionally, in the case of a pachinko game machine which is a type of game machine or a rotating game machine (so-called slot machine), when an error occurs, the error means is notified by the notification means (for example, , Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, when an error occurs, for example, when the setting of the gaming machine is changed in a state where the permission signal for permitting the change of the setting of the gaming machine is not input, the error is caused by the lamp and the speaker. It is informed. Moreover, in patent document 1, when the error cancellation | release button is operated after the alerting | reporting of an error is started, the alerting | reporting of the error by a lamp | ramp and a speaker is complete | finished.

JP 2007-117418 A

  However, in the gaming machine that reports an error in this manner, even if an error occurs, for example, when a person other than the game store clerk quickly clears the error, the store clerk of the game store has an error The error notification may end before the occurrence is recognized, and the occurrence of the error may be overlooked. In other words, in such a gaming machine, it has been difficult to say that an error has been properly reported.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately notifying an error.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises detection means for detecting an error, notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification, and output control means for controlling various signals to be output outside the machine. The output control includes the first error, a second error whose priority regarding notification is higher than the first error, and a third error whose priority is lower than the first error. The means is adapted to perform control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the device when at least the second error of the errors is detected, and in the notification means, a specific notification means performs the control. The notification of the first error is started triggered by the detection of the first error by the detection means, and the first error being notified is not detected after the notification of the first error is started Is When no new error is detected in a specific duration, the notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, and when the first error is detected anew in the specific duration, The notification of the first error is continued even after the specific duration has elapsed, and when the second error is newly detected in the specific duration, the second error is detected along with the detection of the second error. The notification is started, and when the third error is newly detected in the specific duration, the notification of the first error is continued after the notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, so that the notification of the third error is started. When the first error is newly detected in the specific duration, the first error is not newly detected in the specific duration. Compared with the case, and summarized in that for reporting the first error highlighted manner.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises detection means for detecting an error, notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification, and output control means for controlling various signals to be output outside the machine. The output control includes the first error, a second error whose priority regarding notification is higher than the first error, and a third error whose priority is lower than the first error. The means is adapted to perform control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the device when at least the second error of the errors is detected, and in the notification means, a specific notification means performs the control. The notification of the first error is started triggered by the detection of the first error by the detection means, and the first error being notified is not detected after the notification of the first error is started Is When no new error is detected in a specific duration, the notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, and when the first error is detected anew in the specific duration, The notification of the first error is continued even after the specific duration has elapsed, and when the second error is newly detected in the specific duration, the second error is detected along with the detection of the second error. The notification is started, and when the third error is newly detected in the specific duration, the notification of the first error is continued after the notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, so that the notification of the third error is started. And when the newly detected first error is not detected at the particular duration, the predetermined duration longer than the particular duration And summarized in that it is possible to continue the notification of the first error over.

  With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the notification means includes a light emission notification means for performing a predetermined notification by light emission of a light emitting unit, an output notification means for performing a predetermined notification by audio output, and a display for performing a predetermined notification by image display. The notification means may include one or more notification means.

  According to the present invention, an error can be reported appropriately.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine and peripheral devices typically. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of error. The flowchart which shows security signal output processing. The schematic diagram which shows the completion | finish conditions of alerting | reporting of an error. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error in case a door open error generate | occur | produces. The timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of the error in case a door opening error generate | occur | produces. The schematic diagram which shows the priority of an error. The schematic diagram which shows the start timing of alerting | reporting of an error. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error in case a door open error generate | occur | produces. The schematic diagram which shows the completion | finish conditions of alerting | reporting of the error in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error in case a door open error generate | occur | produces in 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error in case a door open error generate | occur | produces in 3rd Embodiment. The timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error when a door opening error generate | occur | produces in 3rd Embodiment. The timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error when a door opening error generate | occur | produces in 3rd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the sound volume which can be output from a speaker in 4th Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the completion | finish conditions of alerting | reporting of the error in 5th Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of alerting | reporting of an error in case a door open error generate | occur | produces in 5th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine in another embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. In addition, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in the gaming machine.

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine, a card unit CU parallelly installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in, for example, an island facility of a gaming shop, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 above the pachinko gaming machine 10 A game information notification device YH for notifying various information is schematically shown. The card unit CU and the game information notification device YH are external devices (peripheral devices) attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The card unit CU is provided with an insertion slot CUa for inserting an exchange medium such as a prepaid card when the game ball as a game medium is lent. The game information notification device YH is provided with a notification area HR for notifying various information related to the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on an external signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 forms an outer shell of the aircraft and has an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility or the like. That is, the outer frame 11 is an installation member for installing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 on the island facility. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a middle frame 12 supported openably and closably to the left side edge of the outer frame 11 and a front frame 13 supported openably and closed relative to the outer frame 11 on the front side of the middle frame 12. And have. In the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13, various game parts are mounted. In the present embodiment, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 correspond to a mounting member, and the outer frame 11 corresponds to a support member.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a locking device SS for restricting the opening of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 at the right edge of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The locking device SS performs an operation of opening the middle frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 according to the direction of inserting and rotating the key fitted to the locking device SS, and with respect to the outer frame 11 and the middle frame 12 An operation to open the front frame 13 is possible. The middle frame 12 and the front frame are those who do not possess a key that conforms to the locking device SS, such as a general player or a person who intends to perform a wrongdoing (hereinafter referred to as a wrongdoer). It is regulated that 13 is opened, and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can not be easily accessed.

  In the vicinity of the locking device SS, it is possible to detect that the middle frame 12 is open with respect to the outer frame 11 and that the front frame 13 is open with respect to the outer frame 11 and the middle frame 12. An open detection sensor KS as a configured detection means is disposed. In the present embodiment, the opening detection sensor KS is configured to detect that the mounting member is open with respect to the support member.

  An upper tray 14 for storing game balls is disposed on the front side of the front frame 13. In addition, on the front side of the front frame 13, a first operation button BT1 and a second operation button BT2 as operation means operable by the player are provided at a position where the player can operate (for example, the upper surface of the upper plate 14). It is arranged.

  On the front side of the front frame 13, for example, a speaker SP as an audio device configured to be able to output audio such as music, sound effects, and speech is disposed. The speaker SP is configured so as to enable predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as audio notification) and predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as audio effect) by voice output. The sound output from the speaker SP corresponds to information, and the speaker SP corresponds to information output means.

  In addition, a light emitting device configured to be able to take a plurality of light emitting states by turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitting unit (not shown) such as an LED built in on the front side of the front frame 13 Decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are provided as. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are configured to enable predetermined notification (hereinafter referred to as light emission notification) and predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as light emission effect) depending on the light emission state. The light emission states of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to information, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to information output means capable of outputting information. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to notification execution means. Further, the speaker SP corresponds to a specific notification execution means, and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to a predetermined notification execution means.

  On the front side of the front frame 13, a ball lending button is arranged at a position where the player can operate (for example, the upper surface of the upper tray 14, etc.), and a lending operation is configured to be able to receive a game ball. (Not shown). In the present embodiment, for example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the insertion slot CUa and the ball lending button is operated in a state where lending of gaming balls is possible, payout conditions of the gaming balls are satisfied. A lower plate 15 for storing gaming balls is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 12 and below the upper plate 14. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a firing handle HD is disposed which is operated by the player when firing the game ball in the game area formed on the game board YB.

  In addition, a payout device as a payout means configured to be able to pay out a gaming ball supplied from an island facility on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the payout condition for the gaming ball is satisfied. An HS is provided (shown in FIG. 2). Further, the upper tray 14 and the lower tray 15 are connected by an overflow ball passage (not shown) formed inside the machine, and when the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 14 exceed the storage upper limit, The game balls paid out from the payout device HS are guided to the lower plate 15. In the overflow ball passage, the lower plate 15 is filled with gaming balls, and a fullness detection sensor MS as detection means configured to be able to detect the game balls stacked in the overflow ball passage is disposed.

  Further, the lower plate 15 is provided with a discharge mechanism (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls stored in the lower plate 15 from the lower plate 15. The discharge mechanism is configured to be operable in an open state and a closed state of a discharge hole passing through the bottom of the lower plate 15 according to the operation state of a discharge button (so-called ball release button) not shown. There is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game balls stored in the lower plate 15 can be discharged from the lower plate 15 by operating the ball release button.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
On the game board YB, a special symbol display device 16 configured of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol display device 16 can execute a special symbol variation game played using a special symbol. The special symbol is a symbol for notification showing the result of internal determination (hereinafter referred to as a big hit determination) as to whether or not a big hit. In the special symbol variation game in the present embodiment, a special symbol determined from among a plurality of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the big hit determination. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (display result of a jackpot) capable of recognizing a jackpot, and an outlier symbol (display result of an assistant) capable of recognizing an outlier.

  On the game board YB, for example, an effect display device 17 having an image display unit GH configured to be able to display images (still images and moving images) such as characters and character strings is disposed. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 17 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 17 displays an image and performs predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as display notification) and predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as display effect). Further, the effect display device 17 changes a plurality of types of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment) as one of display effects to be accompanied by the special symbol variation game, and symbol combinations (display results) It is possible to execute a decorative symbol variation game displaying.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a display result according to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big hit symbol combination (display result of the big hit) is displayed and stopped. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the shifted symbol is determined and displayed in a fixed manner, the symbol combination (display result of removal) of the discolored region is displayed in a determined manner.

  Below the effect display device 17 in the gaming board YB, a first starting unit 19 having a first starting opening 18 through which game balls can enter is disposed. A first starting opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered gaming ball is provided at the back of the first starting opening 18 in the first starting unit 19. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be established by detecting the gaming ball with the first starting opening sensor SE1. Further, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor SE1, whereby the payout condition of the game ball as a winning ball is established.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 17 in the game board YB, a second start unit 21 having a second start port 20 capable of entering a game ball is disposed. The second starting unit 21 has an opening and closing blade 22 that opens and closes by the operation of a normal motorized combination actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The open / close blades 22 are operable in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 20 and in a closed state in which the game ball can not easily enter the second start opening 20. Further, in the second starting unit 21, a second starting opening sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered gaming ball is provided at the back of the second starting opening 20. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be established by detecting the gaming ball with the second starting opening sensor SE2. Further, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor SE1, whereby the payout condition of the game ball as a winning ball is established.

  Below the second starting unit 21 in the game board YB, a big winning opening unit 24 provided with a big winning opening 23 capable of entering game balls is disposed. The special winning opening unit 24 has a special winning opening door 25 that opens and closes by the operation of the special winning opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2). In the special winning opening unit 24, when the special winning opening door 25 performs an opening operation, the special winning opening 23 provided in the special winning opening unit 24 is opened, and the game ball enters the special winning opening unit 24. It becomes possible. Further, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered game ball is provided at the back of the special winning opening 23 in the special winning opening unit 24. In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, whereby the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls is established.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit in the big hit determination, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is displayed and stopped. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 23 is opened, and entry of the gaming ball into the big winning opening unit 24 is permitted. Therefore, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the payout condition of the winning balls.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 26 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The hold display device 26 displays the number of pending special symbol variation games whose start condition is satisfied but has not been executed yet. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games pending is indicated as the number of special symbol pending.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 27 configured of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol display device 27 can execute a normal symbol variation game performed by changing a normal symbol. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal determination (ordinary hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. In the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result according to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbols are classified into a normal hit symbol which can recognize a normal hit and a normal offset symbol which can recognize a normal offset.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the opening and closing blade 22 is in the open state, and it becomes easy to make the game ball enter the second starting opening 20 of the second starting unit 21. Therefore, during the normal hit game, the player can easily establish the start condition of the special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the winning balls.

  On the right side of the effect display device 17 in the game board YB, an operation gate 28 is disposed. The operation gate 28 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects the game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, when the game ball entering the operation gate 28 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established.

  In the vicinity of the special winning opening unit 24 in the game board YB, a magnetic detection sensor JS as detection means for detecting magnetism is disposed. The magnetic detection sensor JS may be any sensor as long as it can detect magnetism. For example, a coil type sensor or a sensor using a magnetic impedance element can be adopted. Further, in the vicinity of the second starting unit 21 in the game board YB, a radio wave detection sensor DS as a detection means for detecting a radio wave is disposed. The radio wave detection sensor DS may be any sensor as long as it can detect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is irradiated with a radio wave of a predetermined frequency band. For example, an induced magnetic field detection sensor can be adopted.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the middle frame 12 (i.e., the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10). The main control board 30 executes a process related to a game or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) in accordance with the result of the process. Further, on the back side of the middle frame 12, a sub control board 31 is mounted. The sub control board 31 is connected to the main control board 30, and executes processing relating to the execution of effects based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 17, the light emission mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP. In addition, on the back side of the middle frame 12, a payout control board 32 is mounted. The payout control board 32 is connected to the main control board 30, and controls the payout operation (payment start and stop) of the gaming ball by the payout device HS based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

The specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub control board 31, and the payout control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 16, a hold display device 26, a normal symbol display device 27, and actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  An auxiliary power supply (for example, a capacitor) (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 10 is connected to the main control board 30. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment supplies power to the main control board 30 from the auxiliary power supply even when power is cut off, whereby backup information (for example, storage of the main control RAM 30 c) is performed on the main control board 30. Content) can be stored.

  Sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect the game ball entered from the ball entrance, the sensors SE1 to SE output a ball entry signal capable of specifying that the game ball is detected, to the main control CPU 30a based on the detection result. .

  A RAM clear switch RS is connected to the main control CPU 30a via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). When the RAM clear switch RS detects that the RAM clear switch RS is operated (pressed), the RAM clear switch as a detection signal capable of specifying that the RAM clear switch RS is operated is a RAM clear switch It outputs to the main control CPU 30a through the circuit.

  The RAM clear switch RS is a switch operated to clear (erase) the backup information stored and held in the main control board 30 when the power is turned on. The RAM clear switch RS of the present embodiment is disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12. For this reason, the RAM clear switch RS can not be operated in principle unless an administrator such as a salesclerk of a game arcade operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12.

  A magnetic detection sensor JS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the magnetism detection sensor JS detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or more, based on the detection result, main control of the magnetism detection signal as a detection signal capable of identifying that the magnetism of a predetermined strength or more is detected. Output to the CPU 30a.

  A radio wave detection sensor DS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the radio wave detection sensor DS detects a radio wave in a predetermined frequency band, the radio wave detection signal as a detection signal capable of specifying that the radio wave in the predetermined frequency band is detected based on the detection result is used as the main control CPU 30a. Output to Here, radio waves in a predetermined frequency band are, for example, frequency bands that may adversely affect various sensors SE1 to SE4.

  An open detection sensor KS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the open detection sensor KS detects that the middle frame 12 is open and that the front frame 13 is open, the middle frame 12 is opened based on the detection result, or the front frame An open detection signal is output to the main control CPU 30a as a detection signal that can specify that the switch 13 is open. Further, a fullness detection sensor MS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the fullness detection sensor MS detects that the lower tray 15 is full, the fullness detection signal serving as a detection signal that can identify that the lower tray 15 is full is mainly used based on the detection result. It outputs to CPU30a for control.

  Further, an external terminal board 34 for outputting various external signals according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine is connected to the main control CPU 30a. The external terminal board 34 is provided with one or more output terminals which can be connected to the input terminals of an external device such as the game information notification device YH, for example.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to a game. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the basis of the effect from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment can specify a fluctuation time (rendering time) from when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started to when the special symbol is determined and stopped.

  The fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for the outlier fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and is a fluctuation that causes the jackpot symbol of the special symbol to be determined and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern elapses in the special symbol fluctuation game. Outlying fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined to be outliers in the big hit determination, and is a fluctuation that causes the special symbol of the outlying symbol to be determined and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation game is over.

  Further, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, in the main control ROM 30b, a big hit determination value used for a big hit determination, a reach determination value used for a reach determination whether to allow execution of reach effect, a normal hit determination value used for a normal hit determination, etc. Is stored. The main control RAM 30c also stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, in the main control board 30, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. This random number is generated as a hardware random number, for example, by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or the random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the process, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated by the main control board 30 include, for example, a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal hit determination random number. The jackpot determination random number is a random number used for the jackpot determination. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining the special symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used for distribution of fluctuation patterns. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 has a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub control ROM 31 b and the sub control RAM 31 c are connected to the sub control CPU 31 a. Further, the effect display device 17, the decoration lamps LA1, LA2, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are connected to the sub control CPU 31a. When the operation button BT1 detects that the operation button BT1 has been operated, it outputs a first operation signal capable of identifying that the operation button BT1 has been operated to the sub control CPU 31a based on the detection result. Do. Further, when the operation button BT2 detects that the operation button BT2 has been operated, a second operation signal capable of specifying that the operation button BT2 has been operated is sent to the sub control CPU 31a based on the detection result. Output.

  Further, a volume setting knob OT is connected to the sub control CPU 31a. The volume setting knob OT is configured to be able to set the maximum volume of the sound output from the speaker SP as a sound effect within a predetermined range. The volume setting knob OT of this embodiment may be, for example, a setting device configured to be able to change the maximum volume in a plurality of steps, or may be a setting device configured to be able to continuously change the maximum volume. . The volume setting knob OT of this embodiment is disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12. For this reason, the volume setting knob OT can not be operated in principle unless an administrator such as a salesclerk of a game arcade operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key and opens the middle frame 12, for example. The volume setting knob OT corresponds to the intensity setting means.

  The sub control ROM 31 b stores a rendering control program for the sub control CPU 31 a to execute processing relating to execution of rendering and the like. In addition, in the sub control ROM 31b, various display patterns and display data (various image data imitating decorative patterns, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), various audio patterns and audio data (music such as music, sound effects, etc.) Data) and various light emission patterns and light emission data are stored. The sub control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, the payout control board 32 will be described.
The payout control board 32 is connected to the payout device HS. Further, the above-mentioned ball lending button and card unit CU are connected to the payout control board 32. When the ball lending button detects that the ball lending button is operated (pressed), it outputs a ball lending signal capable of specifying that the ball lending button is operated to the payout device HS. Then, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device HS based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 or the input of the ball lending signal to pay out the gaming ball as a prize ball or a lending ball. .

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.
First, special symbol input processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes special symbol input processing every predetermined control cycle.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered either of the first starting opening 18 and the second starting opening 20. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the ball entry signal has been input from each of the starting opening sensors SE1, SE2. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of special symbol holdings stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit number, that is, when the upper limit number is reached, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the special symbol holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol holding number and rewrites the special symbol holding number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 26 so as to display the number of special symbols held after one addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information capable of specifying the acquired values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by the value of the acquired random number, or may be configured by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry sequence of the game ball entered earlier ( It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be able to specify the information storage order). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is established. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is established when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is It is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not established during the execution of or the big hit game. When it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not established, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is established, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol holding number and determines whether the special symbol holding number is greater than 0 (zero). Do. When the number of special symbol reservations is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol holdings is one or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the number of special symbols holdings and rewrites the number of special symbols holdings. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 26 to display the number of special symbols held after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value to perform a jackpot determination.

  When it is determined that the big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a is a special symbol display device 16 out of the big hit symbol by the special symbol based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution specified from the acquired random number information Determine the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one fluctuation pattern from among the fluctuation patterns for the big hit fluctuation based on the determined final stop symbol and the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (it is determined to be a loss), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination. Then, when the reach determination is positively determined, the main control CPU 30a determines a left symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 16 as a finalized stop display. Next, based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution specified from the acquired random number information, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the fluctuation patterns for out-of-out fluctuation that can be determined when the reach determination is positively determined. Determine the fluctuation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the reach determination is determined to be negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a lost symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop on the special symbol display device 16. Next, based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern allocation specified from the acquired random number information, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the fluctuation patterns for out-of-out fluctuation that can be determined when the reach determination is negatively determined. Determine the fluctuation pattern.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern, the main control CPU 30a generates a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31, and outputs it at a predetermined timing, etc. Execute the process The main control CPU 30a first outputs a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing a fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol fluctuation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 16 so as to start variable display of the special symbol. Also, at the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measurement of the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for specifying the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and causes the determined final stop symbol to be decidedly stopped and displayed when the variation time defined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the special symbol display device 16 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a instructs the variation stop of the decorative symbol upon the passage of the variation time defined in the determined variation pattern, and all symbols for displaying the symbol combination of the decorative symbol in a definite stop Output stop command.

Next, the power off process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes the power-off process triggered by the fact that the power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 falls below a predetermined voltage. In the power-off process, the main control CPU 30a stores various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c as backup information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stops the operation when the power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 falls below the lower limit voltage, that is, when the power is turned off. In the main control board 30, backup information is stored and held by the power supplied from the above-described auxiliary power supply after the occurrence of the power failure.

Next, power on processing will be described.
When power is turned on, the main control CPU 30a first executes power on processing. In the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes necessary at the time of power-on. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a RAM clear signal indicating that the RAM clear switch RS is operated is input. When the RAM clear signal is input, the main control CPU 30a erases (clears) the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and performs processing at the time of initialization. In the following description, erasing backup information based on the operation of the RAM clear switch RS is referred to as RAM clear. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is not input, the main control CPU 30a performs a power recovery process based on the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch RS is operated only when the power is turned on.

  Also, when the RAM clear is performed, the main control CPU 30a stores the RAM clear information Fm1 as information that can specify that the RAM clear has been performed in the main control RAM 30c. When storing the RAM clear information Fm1 in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a sets a timer to measure the elapsed time from when the RAM clear is performed, and the elapsed time is the upper limit time for notification of the RAM clear ( When the second upper limit time is reached, the RAM clear information Fm1 is erased. In the present embodiment, the upper limit time for notification of the RAM clear is set to 30 seconds.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a predetermined control command from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

  For example, when the special control symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be displayed as a fixed stop in the decorative symbol variation game, based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the big hit. Further, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the off symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 17 to start the ornamental symbol variation game by starting the variation display of the ornamental symbols of each column. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the specific effect contents (effects of display effect, sound effect, and light emission effect) to be accompanied by the decorative symbol fluctuation game Determine the pattern) by lottery or the like. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 17, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 such that a game effect based on the determined effect content is performed. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbol stop command, the decorative symbol variation game is ended and the determined symbol combination is displayed.

  And, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to detect an error (abnormal state). First, errors that can be detected in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of errors can be detected. The following description may indicate that an error is detected as an error occurs, and may indicate that an error is not detected as an error is canceled. The details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 3, among the errors that can be detected in the present embodiment, there are errors in which the magnetic detection sensor JS detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or more (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic error). The situation where a magnetic error occurs is that cheating (so-called, magnet goto) which operates the flow-down direction of the game ball in the game area of the game board YB by bringing the magnet close to the game board YB (second starting unit 21). It is a situation that is likely to be taking place.

  Further, the errors that can be detected in the present embodiment include errors in which the radio wave detection sensor DS detects radio waves in a predetermined frequency band (hereinafter referred to as radio wave errors). The radio wave error occurs when the game board YB is irradiated with radio waves of a predetermined frequency band using a radio wave irradiation device, for example, a fraudulent act (so-called, radio wave goto) that causes the sensors SE1 to SE4 to malfunction. It is a situation that is likely to be taking place.

  Further, the errors that can be detected in the present embodiment include an error that detects that the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 is open (hereinafter referred to as a door opening error). The situation where the door opening error occurs is mainly a situation where the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key and opens the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. However, a situation where a door opening error occurs may also occur when an unauthorized person opens the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 by an unauthorized means. It should be noted that regardless of whether the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 is open, regardless of whether the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 is generated properly or improperly, the abnormal state for the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint that normal gaming can not be continued. Become. The door opening error can be canceled by closing the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11.

  Further, as an error that can be detected in the present embodiment, there is an error (hereinafter referred to as a full error) which is detecting that the game balls are stacked in the overflow ball passage. A situation where a full error occurs is a situation where the lower plate 15 is full because the gaming balls are not discharged from the lower plate 15. A full error is an error that can occur even when playing a game normally without cheating. The full error can be canceled by discharging the gaming balls in the lower plate 15 by operating the ball release button.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fact that the operation of the RAM clear switch RS (RAM clear) at the time of power on is detected is also treated as one of the errors for the sake of convenience. The situation in which the RAM clear occurs is that the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 mainly and is disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12 This is a situation in which the RAM clear switch RS is operated. However, the situation where the RAM clear occurs may also occur when the fraudster operates by opening the middle frame 12 by an unauthorized means. As described above, although the RAM clear is a normal operation for the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a high possibility that it can be performed fraudulently, and the operation (playing) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is greatly affected. It is treated as one of the errors.

  And, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the full error (priority 4) <door from the viewpoint of the possibility of fraudulent activity and the magnitude of the influence that may be given to the game The priority regarding notification of an error is set so that it becomes high in order of open | release error (priority 3) <magnetic error and radio wave error (priority 2) <RAM clear (priority 1). Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, notification of an error is performed when each error is detected in accordance with the priority of the error set as described above. In the present embodiment, the door open error corresponds to the first error, the magnetic error and the radio error correspond to the second error having higher priority than the first error, and the full error has lower priority than the first error. This corresponds to the third error.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when an error is detected, a RAM clear, a magnetic error, and a radio wave error are defined as an error for outputting a security signal capable of identifying the detection of the error to the outside of the device. There is. As mentioned above, these errors are errors that are likely to be fraudulent. In this embodiment, when RAM clear, magnetic error or radio wave error is detected, the security signal can be output from the main control CPU 30a to the outside of the machine (for example, the game information notification device YH) via the external terminal board 34. It has become.

Next, error detection processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a detects an error occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by executing each error detection process described below. The RAM clear is detected in the power on process as described above, and the RAM clear information Fm1 can be set.

First, the magnetic error detection process will be described.
In the magnetic error detection process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify that a magnetic error has occurred. When the magnetic error information Fm2 is not stored (when the magnetic error does not occur), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the magnetic detection signal is input from the magnetic detection sensor JS. When the magnetic detection signal is input from the magnetic detection sensor JS (when a magnetic error newly occurs), the main control CPU 30a causes the magnetic control sensor JS to store the magnetic error information Fm2 in the main control RAM 30c. If the magnetic detection signal is not input from (when no new magnetic error occurs), the magnetic error detection process is ended.

  When the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored (when a magnetic error occurs), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the magnetic detection signal is not input from the magnetic detection sensor JS. When the main control CPU 30a stops inputting the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor JS (when the magnetic error is canceled), the main control CPU 30a erases the magnetic error information Fm2 from the main control RAM 30c, while the magnetic control sensor JS When the magnetic detection signal is input (when the magnetic error is not canceled), the magnetic error detection process is ended.

Next, radio wave error detection processing will be described.
In the radio wave error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores radio wave error information Fm3 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a radio wave error has occurred as triggered by the occurrence of a radio wave error. Further, in the radio wave error detection processing, the main control CPU 30a is configured to erase the radio wave error information Fm3 from the main control RAM 30c in response to the cancellation of the radio wave error. The radio wave error command detection process is a process content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection process is read as “radio wave”, and thus the detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, door open error detection processing will be described.
In the door opening error detection process, the main control CPU 30a uses the door opening error information Fm4 as main information for the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify that a door opening error has occurred, triggered by the door opening error. Remember. In the door open error detection process, the main control CPU 30a is configured to erase the door open error information Fm4 from the main control RAM 30c in response to the release of the door open error. The door open error command detection process is a process content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection process is read as “door open”, so the detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the full error detection process will be described.
In the full error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the full error information Fm5 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a full error has occurred as triggered by the occurrence of a full error. Further, in the full error detection process, the main control CPU 30a is configured to erase the full error information Fm5 from the main control RAM 30c in response to the release of the full error. Note that the full error command detection process is a process content in which "magnetic" in the magnetic error command detection process is read as "full", so the detailed description thereof will be omitted. As described above, the main control CPU 30a according to this embodiment can identify the occurrence and cancellation of each error by executing each error detection process.

Next, security signal output processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the security signal output process, the main control CPU 30a turns on the security signal, and determines whether the security signal is output from the external terminal board 34 (step S11). When the security signal is turned on (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the output signal termination condition of the security signal is satisfied (step S12). In the process of step S12, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination if none of the RAM clear information Fm1, the magnetic error information Fm2 and the radio wave error information Fm3 is stored in the main control RAM 30c, while each information Fm1 If any one of Fm3 to Fm3 is stored, the determination is negative. As described above, since the RAM clear information Fm1 is set over the upper limit time related to notification of the RAM clear after the RAM clear is performed, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the RAM clear is the RAM clear Since the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) regarding notification of the RAM clear is satisfied after the execution. Further, since the magnetic error information Fm2 is erased by not inputting the magnetic detection signal, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the magnetic error is satisfied by the cancellation of the magnetic error. Since the radio wave error information Fm3 is erased by not inputting the radio wave detection signal, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the radio wave error is satisfied by the cancellation of the radio wave error. In the present embodiment, the output condition of the security signal is not satisfied unless the output end condition is satisfied for all of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error.

  When the output termination condition of the security signal is satisfied (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 30a turns off the security signal and stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 34 (step S13). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the security signal output process. On the other hand, when the output termination condition of the security signal is not satisfied (step S12: NO), the main control CPU 30a terminates the security signal output processing. That is, the main control CPU 30a continues the output of the security signal.

  When the security signal is not turned on (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether an error for outputting the security signal has newly occurred (step S14). In the process of step S14, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when one or more of the RAM clear information Fm1, the magnetic error information Fm2, and the radio wave error information Fm3 are stored, A negative determination is made if none of Fm3 is stored. When an error for outputting a security signal newly occurs (step S14: YES), the main control CPU 30a turns on the security signal, and starts the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 34 (step S15). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the security signal output process.

  On the other hand, when an error for outputting a security signal has not occurred (step S14: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the security signal output processing. That is, the main control CPU 30a is configured not to start the output of the security signal.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control to output the security signal from the external terminal board 34 when any one of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error occurs. In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs control to end the output of the security signal when the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) related to the notification of the RAM clear elapses after the RAM clear occurs. The main control CPU 30a performs control to end the output of the security signal, triggered by the release of the magnetic error. The main control CPU 30a performs control to end the output of the security signal, triggered by the cancellation of the radio wave error. Therefore, when the second error (magnetic error and radio wave error) is detected by executing security signal output processing, the main control CPU 30a performs control to output the security signal as a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine. It is supposed to be. That is, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to an output control unit.

Next, error command output processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs control to output an error occurrence command that can identify an occurrence of an error and an error cancellation command that can identify cancellation of an error by executing each error command output process described below. It is supposed to be. The details will be described below.

First, the magnetic error command output process will be described.
In the magnetic error command output process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored (when a magnetic error occurs), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the magnetic error occurrence command capable of identifying the occurrence of the magnetic error has been output. . When the magnetic error generation command has been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the magnetic error command output process. On the other hand, when the magnetic error occurrence command has not been output, the main control CPU 30 a outputs the magnetic error occurrence command to the sub control board 31.

  When the magnetic error information Fm2 is not stored (when no magnetic error occurs), it is determined whether a magnetic error cancellation command capable of specifying cancellation of the magnetic error has been output. When the magnetic error cancellation command has been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the magnetic error command output process. On the other hand, when the magnetic error cancellation command has not been output, the main control CPU 30 a outputs the magnetic error cancellation command to the sub control board 31.

Next, radio wave error command output processing will be described.
In the radio wave error command output process, a radio wave error occurrence command capable of specifying occurrence of a radio wave error and a radio wave error cancellation command capable of specifying cancellation of the radio wave error are outputted to the sub control board 31. The radio wave error command output process is a process content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command output process is read as “radio wave”, so the detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, door open error command output processing will be described.
In the door open error command output process, a door open error occurrence command capable of identifying the occurrence of a door open error and a door open error clear command capable of identifying the release of the door open error are output to the sub control board 31. The door open error command output process is a process content in which “magnetic” in the magnetic error command output process is read as “door open”, and thus the detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the full error command output process will be described.
In the full error command output process, a full error occurrence command capable of identifying the occurrence of a full error and a full error release command capable of identifying the release of the full error are output to the sub control board 31. Note that the full error command output process is a process content in which “magnetic” in the magnetic error command output process is read as “full”, so the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The RAM clear command output process will be described.
In the RAM clear command output process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear information Fm1 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the RAM clear information Fm1 is stored (when the RAM clear is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear command capable of specifying the execution of the RAM clear has been output. When the RAM clear command has been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the RAM clear command output process. On the other hand, when the RAM clear command has not been output, the main control CPU 30 a outputs the RAM clear command to the sub control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the RAM clear command output process.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to notify of the detected error (abnormal state) by the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. That is, the sound notification in the speaker SP includes notification of various errors. Further, the notification of light emission in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 includes notification of various errors.

First, an error notification mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, notification of RAM clear is performed in such a manner as to output, from the speaker SP, a voice of content notifying that the RAM clear has been performed, such as voice reading the character string of “RAM clear”, for example. Further, notification of the RAM clear is performed in a mode in which the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are fully lit in white.

  The notification of the magnetic error is performed in such a manner as to output, from the speaker SP, an audio of content notifying that the magnetic error has occurred, for example, a voice for reading a character string of “magnetic detected”. Further, the notification of the magnetic error is performed in a mode in which the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are fully lit in red.

  The notification of the radio wave error is performed, for example, by outputting from the speaker SP an audio of content notifying that a radio wave error has occurred, such as a voice for reading a character string of “radio wave detected”. Further, the notification of the radio wave error is performed in a mode in which the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are all lit yellow.

  The notification of the door opening error is performed by outputting a sound of content notifying that the door opening error has occurred, such as a voice for reading a character string of "the door is open", for example, from the speaker SP. Further, the notification of the radio wave error is performed in a mode in which the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are all turned on in blue.

  The notification of the full error is performed by outputting a sound of content notifying that the full error has occurred, such as a voice for reading the character string of "Please pull the ball", for example, from the speaker SP. In addition, notification of the full error is not performed using the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a full error occurs, for example, the light emission effect under execution is continuously performed using the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2.

  As described above, the speaker SP reports an error in a mode that can directly recognize the type of error, while the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 report an error in a mode that can indirectly recognize the type of error. Do. Further, in the present embodiment, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are configured to notify an error in a mode (dedicated mode) different for each type of error.

Next, the error notification process will be described in detail. The error notification process is a process performed by the sub control CPU 31a to execute an error notification.
First, while the RAM clear is executed, the processing contents in the case where no other error occurs in parallel will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the RAM clear command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notification of the RAM clear. Then, when the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) for notification of the RAM clear has elapsed since the input of the RAM clear command, the sub control CPU 31a ends the notification of the RAM clear so that the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1 are finished. , LA2 are controlled. That is, the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of the RAM clear at the same time (approximately simultaneously) in the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 in response to the execution of the RAM clear. Further, the sub control CPU 31a simultaneously (almost simultaneously) on the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 when the upper limit time for notification of the RAM clear has elapsed since execution of the RAM clear (or start of notification of the RAM clear). End of the notification of the RAM clear.

Next, while the magnetic error or the radio wave error occurs, the processing content in the case where another error or the RAM clear does not occur in parallel will be described.
When the magnetic error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notification of the magnetic error. Thereafter, regardless of whether or not the magnetic error cancellation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the magnetic error until the power is shut off and the operation is stopped, the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1,1. Control LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of the magnetic error at the same time (approximately simultaneously) in the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 in response to the occurrence of the magnetic error. Then, when the notification of the magnetic error is started, the sub control CPU 31a does not end the notification of the magnetic error except for the power-off.

  Further, when the radio control error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start notification of the radio control error. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a continues the notification of the radio wave error until the power is turned off and the operation is stopped regardless of whether the radio wave error cancellation command is input or not, the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1,1. Control LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of the radio wave error at the same time (approximately simultaneously) in the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 in response to the occurrence of the radio wave error. When the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the radio wave error, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the notification of the radio wave error except for the power-off.

  As described above, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of the magnetic error or the notification of the radio wave error, the speaker SP and the decoration lamp are configured to continue the notification of the error until the power is shut off and the operation is stopped. Controls LA1 and LA2. In other words, in the present embodiment, the upper limit time (second upper limit time) for the notification of the magnetic error and the upper limit time (second upper limit time) for the notification of the radio wave error are set to the time until power off is performed. There is.

Next, while the full error occurs, the processing content in the case where other errors and the RAM clear do not occur in parallel will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a full error occurrence command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to start notification of the full error. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a full error cancellation command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to end the notification of the full error. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP to start notification of the full error upon occurrence of the full error. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the notification of the full error to the speaker SP when triggered by the release of the full error.

Next, while the door open error occurs, the processing content in the case where other errors and the RAM clear do not occur in parallel will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the door open error occurrence command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notification of the door open error. Further, when the sub control CPU 31a starts a door open error notification by inputting a door open error occurrence command, a notification timer is set in the sub control RAM 31c, and a door open error occurrence command is input (a notification of a door error is issued Count the elapsed time since it started. Then, the sub control CPU 31a notifies the door open error at a timing according to the elapsed time after the door open error occurrence command is input (start notification of the door error) when the door open error clear command is input. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to finish the process.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the door opening error cancellation command is input within a predetermined period T2 after the door opening error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a inputs the door opening error cancellation command. Then, the speaker SP is controlled so as to end after continuing the notification for a time (hereinafter referred to as a notification continuation time T1) for continuing the notification of the door opening error. Specifically, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error cancellation command to start continuation (extension) of notification of a door open error, a time corresponding to the notification continuation time T1 as a continuation timer is a sub control RAM 31c. And the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 is counted. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period T2 is set to 27 seconds, and the notification continuation time T1 is set to 3 seconds.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to continue the notification of the door opening error until the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes zero. Further, when the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes 0, the sub control CPU 31a opens the door on condition that the door open error occurrence command is not newly input in the notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled to end the notification of the error. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of the door opening error triggered by the detection of the door opening error by the opening detection sensor KS, and notifies after the start of the notification of the error. When a certain door opening error is not detected, the error notification is continued after the notification of the error is continued (extended) over the notification continuation time T1. The notification duration T1 can also be grasped as a specific duration, an output duration, and an extension time.

  On the other hand, when the door opening error cancellation command is input within a predetermined period T2 after the door opening error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a at least the door opening error after inputting the door opening error cancellation command. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end after the notification is continued for a time (hereinafter referred to as the minimum notification time T3) for continuing the notification of. In the present embodiment, the minimum notification time T3 is set to 30 seconds which is longer than the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment). That is, after the start of notification of the door open error, the sub control CPU 31a does not detect the door open error that is being notified, and when the minimum notification time T3 has not elapsed, the notification continuation time T1 is Even after the passage of time, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to continue the notification of the error until the minimum notification time T3 elapses. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to end notification of the door opening error, triggered by the passage of the minimum notification time T3. The minimum notification time T3 can also be grasped as the minimum output time.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when a door opening error cancellation command is input within the minimum notification time T3 after a predetermined period T2 has elapsed since the door opening error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to After the notification of the door opening error is continued over the minimum notification time T3, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to end simultaneously (approximately simultaneously). That is, when the notification time of the door opening error started upon detection of the door opening error reaches the first upper limit time T3a (upper limit time), the sub control CPU 31a passes the notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled so as to end the notification of the error even before the error. In the present embodiment, the first upper limit time T3a regarding notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP is set to 30 seconds, which is equal to the minimum notification time T3. In the present embodiment, the first upper limit time T3a and the lowest notification time T3 (in the present embodiment, each is 30 seconds) are the upper limit time (in the present embodiment, 30 seconds) related to notification of the RAM clear, the magnetic error and the radio wave. It is set to a time equal to or less than an upper limit time (time until power-off in the present embodiment) regarding notification of an error. The first upper limit time T3a can also be grasped as the first time.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the door opening error cancellation command is not input within the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a The speaker SP is controlled to end the door open error triggered by the passage of the first upper limit time T3a since the door open error occurrence command is input. That is, when notifying the door opening error, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the error with the first upper limit time T3a as the upper limit.

  On the other hand, when the door opening error cancellation command is not input even if the minimum notification time T3 (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error generation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs the minimum notification time. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to continue notification of the door open error until the door open error cancel command is input even after the elapse of T3. Then, after the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the input of the door open error occurrence command, the sub control CPU 31a ends the notification of the door open error in response to the input of the door open error cancellation command. Control the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. That is, when the door open error is not canceled, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification even after the elapse of each time T3, T3a, and triggers the cancellation of the door open error after each time T3, T3a. The notification of the door opening error is ended as That is, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify an error until the door opening error is released.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the door open error occurrence command is newly input while continuing the notification of the error over the notification continuation time T1, the sub control CPU 31a sends the sub control RAM 31c to the sub control RAM 31c. The stored continuation timer is erased (cleared), and notification of the door open error is continued regardless of whether the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to continue the notification of the error even after the notification continuation time T1 elapses, on condition that the door opening error is newly detected in the notification continuation time T1.

  Then, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error cancellation command related to the door open error that occurred later, the sub control of the continuation timer is performed in the same manner as when the door open error cancellation command related to the door open error that occurred earlier is input. Set (re-set) in the RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to end the notification of the door opening error after continuing the notification of the door opening error over the notification continuation time T1. That is, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to re-execute time measurement regarding the notification continuation time T1.

  In addition, after inputting the door open error cancellation command for the door open error that occurred later, the sub control CPU 31a newly outputs the door open error occurrence command while continuing the notification of the error over the notification continuation time T1. Suppose that you input. In this case, after the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error cancellation command related to the door open error that occurred earlier, a door open error occurs newly while continuing the notification of the error over the notification continuation time T1. Performs the same process as when entering a command. That is, each time the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error cancellation command, it executes time measurement regarding the notification continuation time T1 and continues notification when a door open error occurrence command is newly input in the notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled to continue notification of the door opening error even after the time T1 has elapsed. Also, the sub control CPU 31a is the case where the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the last input of the door open error generation command, and the door open error release corresponding to the last input door open error generation command The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to end notification of the door opening error on condition that a command is input.

Next, processing contents in the case where a plurality of errors occur in parallel will be described.
As described above, the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of an error in response to an input of an error occurrence command. After that, when the sub control CPU 31a newly inputs an error generation command related to an error different from the error notified before the error cancellation command related to the notified error is input, the error notified An error of any one of the above and the newly generated error is notified. That is, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a gives priority to notification of any one of the plurality of errors. In the present embodiment, since the RAM clear is detected only when the power is turned on, the RAM clear command is not input after an error generation command related to another error is input.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, when a plurality of errors having different notification priorities occur in parallel, the sub control CPU 31a gives priority to errors with higher priorities than errors with lower priorities. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to notify. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as not to notify an error having a low priority while notifying an error having a high priority. For example, when the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of a door open error triggered by an input of a door open error occurrence command, it is assumed that a magnetic error occurrence command is input prior to the input of a door open error cancel command. Do. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to end notification of the door open error while starting notification of the magnetic error. Further, for example, when notification of a door open error is started in response to an input of a door open error generation command, it is assumed that a full error generation command is input before a door open error cancellation command is input. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as not to notify a full error while continuing the notification of a door open error.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of errors having the same notification priority occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a gives priority to the speaker SP and the decoration so as to give priority to an error that occurred earlier than an error that occurs later. Control the lamps LA1 and LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as not to notify the error that has occurred later while continuing the notification of the error that has occurred earlier. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of the magnetic error in response to the input of the magnetic error generation command, it is assumed that the radio error generation command is input before the magnetic error release command is input. In this case, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to continue the notification of the magnetic error that has occurred earlier but not to notify the radio wave error that has occurred later.

  In addition, when three or more errors occur in parallel, the sub control CPU 31a notifies any one error by performing the above-described processing for the error being notified and the newly generated error. Let For example, as described above, when the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of a door open error triggered by an input of a door open error occurrence command, a full error occurs before inputting a door open error clear command. When the command is input, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to continue notification of the door opening error. After that, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a magnetic error occurrence command when neither the door open error cancel command nor the full error cancel command is input. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of the magnetic error because the newly generated magnetic error has a higher priority of notification than the door open error which is the error being notified. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the opening error.

  As described above, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a gives priority to the speaker SP so that one of the plurality of errors is preferentially notified according to the type of the error. Control.

  Next, processing contents in the case where an error different from the door opening error occurs while the notification of the door opening error is continued over the notification continuation time T1 after the door opening error occurs will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the sub control CPU 31a newly adds an error generation command related to an error different from the door opening error while continuing the notification of the door opening error over the notification continuation time T1. When it is input, processing is performed according to the priority of an error that can be identified by the newly input error generation command. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the RAM clear command is not input after the door open error occurrence command, while the notification of the door open error is continued over the notification continuation time T1. In addition, the RAM clear command is not newly input.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the magnetic error occurrence command while continuing the notification of the door open error over the notification continuation time T1, the sub-control CPU 31a The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to start notification of the magnetic error in response to the input. That is, during the period from the door open error generation command to the magnetic error generation command input (period Tt1), the sub control CPU 31a notifies the door open error of the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1, LA2 Control. The sub control CPU 31a also receives the magnetic error generation command, and during the period from the power-off to the stop of the operation (period Tj), the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA1,1 to notify the magnetic error. Control LA2.

  Moreover, about the processing at the time of inputting a radio wave error generation command while continuing the notification of the door opening error over the notification continuation time T1, “Magnet” in the processing at the time of inputting a magnetic error generation command Since the processing content is replaced with "radio wave", the detailed description is omitted. As described above, when the sub control CPU 31a generates an error with a higher priority of notification than the door open error in the notification continuation time T1, the secondary control CPU 31a generates a notification with an occurrence of an error with high priority. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to start notification of a high priority error.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a full error occurrence command while continuing the notification of the door opening error over the notification continuation time T1, the notification continuation time The speaker SP is controlled to start the notification of the full error after continuing the notification of the door open error over T1. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the door opening error during the period from the input of the door opening error occurrence command to the lapse of the notification continuation time T1 (period Tt2). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify of a full error during the period from the notification continuation time T1 to the input of the full error release command (period Tm). As described above, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door open error over the notification continuation time T1 when an error whose notification priority is lower than the door open error occurs in the notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled to start notification of an error with low priority of notification.

  The sub-control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the door opening error from the input of the door opening error occurrence command until the minimum notification time T3 elapses.

  As described above, the speaker SP and the sub control CPU 31a for controlling the speaker SP, and the sub control CPU 31a for controlling the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 function as notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification. Do. The speaker SP and the sub control CPU 31a that controls the speaker SP correspond to a specific notification unit and a first notification unit. Further, the sub control CPU 31a that controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 corresponds to predetermined notification means and second notification means. Further, the sub control CPU 31a that controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 corresponds to notification control means.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the door opening error is released, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the error over the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door opening error is released. Can control the SP. For this reason, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a door opening error from being missed by a store clerk or the like of a game arcade. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported appropriately.

  (2) The sub control CPU 31a at least the door opening error even if the door opening error is canceled within the minimum notification time T3 (30 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error occurs. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to continue the notification of the door opening error until the minimum notification time T3 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the occurrence of. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of an error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported more appropriately.

  (3) The speaker SP reports the type of error in a directly recognizable mode, and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 report the type of error in an indirectly recognizable mode. In addition, when the door open error is canceled, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door open error for the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door open error is canceled. The speaker SP is controlled to end the notification of the opening error. On the other hand, when the door open error is released, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door open error even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door open error is released. To control the decoration lamps LA1, LA2. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification duration time T1 (in particular, while continuing the notification of the door opening error even after the notification duration T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was released, In the present embodiment, the door opening error can be notified in a mode that can directly recognize the type of error until 3 seconds has elapsed, so that the type of error can be easily recognized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported more appropriately according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  (4) When the door open error is canceled, the sub control CPU 31a notifies the door open error until the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the door open error is canceled. To control the speaker SP. For this reason, until the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the door opening error is released, the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) is after the door opening error is released. The occurrence of the door opening error can be easily recognized and notified as compared to after the passage. On the other hand, when the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door open error was canceled, the sub control CPU 31a notifies the door open error with the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, while The speaker SP does not notify the door opening error. Therefore, after the notification open time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door open error was released, the notification of the door open error is continued while the notification open is continued after the door open error is canceled. Compared with the time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, it is possible to reduce the annoyance due to the door opening error notification. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported more appropriately according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  (5) The sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP such that the notification of the door open error is ended with the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in the present embodiment) as the upper limit after the door open error occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the store clerk or the player of the game shop from feeling annoyance by continuously notifying the error without limiting the occurrence of the error while suppressing the occurrence of the error.

  (6) When a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to give priority notification of any one error among the plurality of errors according to the type of error. . For this reason, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported appropriately according to the type of error.

  (7) When the door open error occurs, the sub control CPU 31a notifies the door open error with the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in the present embodiment) as the upper limit after the door open error occurs. On the other hand, when an error having a priority higher than the door open error occurs, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the error is notified with an upper limit time being the first upper limit time T3a after the error occurs. . For this reason, in the present embodiment, with regard to an error having a higher priority than the door opening error, the notification of the error can be continued over a time longer than the time when the door opening error is notified. For this reason, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of an error from being missed for an error whose priority is higher than the door opening error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, errors can be reported more appropriately according to the type of error.

  (8) The main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a security signal to the outside of the machine (for example, the game information notification device YH) when any one of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error occurs. Do. Therefore, for example, in the gaming information notification device YH, the occurrence of an error can be managed based on the security signal input from the main control CPU 30a.

  (9) When the front frame 13 is open with respect to the outer frame 11, for example, since it becomes possible to directly touch the special winning opening unit 24 and the like disposed in the game board YB, The game may be played in an abnormal state different from the state of. In addition, even when the middle frame 12 is open to the outer frame 11, for example, the RAM clear switch RS disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12 can be operated, so that it is abnormal. There is a risk that a game will be played. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the door opening error is that the middle frame 12 is open with respect to the outer frame 11 and that the front frame 13 is open with respect to the outer frame 11 and the middle frame 12. Since it can be detected, it can be suppressed that a game is played in an abnormal state.

  (10) The speaker SP is a door when the door opening error is released, and when an error newly occurs within the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door opening error is released, The notification of the error is continued even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed since the release error was released. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately report an error.

  (11) A door open error is newly generated when the door open error is continued to be notified by the speaker SP even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the door open error is released. Occurs. In this case, even after the new door opening error is released, the speaker SP can continue the notification of the door open error over the notification continuation time T1 after the new door opening error is released. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the door opening error occurs a plurality of times, notification of the door opening error can be continued over the notification continuation time T1 after the door opening error is canceled for a plurality of times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of an error.

  (12) The speaker SP is a case where the door open error is released, and has a priority higher than the door open error within the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door open error is released. When an error newly occurs, notification of the error with high priority is promptly started. On the other hand, when an error having a lower priority than the door open error newly occurs within the notification continuation time T1 after the door open error is canceled, the speaker SP is released to the notification continuation time T1 after the door open error is canceled. After the notification of the door opening error is continued over the period, the notification of the low priority error is started. That is, in the present embodiment, after the door opening error is released, the timing at which the error notification is started can be made different according to the type of the newly generated error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately report an error.

  (13) The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can continue the notification of the door opening error even after the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP is ended. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately report an error.

  (14) The secondary control CPU 31a can specify the occurrence and cancellation of an error based on a control command (error generation command or error cancellation command) input from the main control CPU 30a. Then, when it is possible to specify the occurrence of an error, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when different control is executed by the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a in response to the occurrence of an error, the detection means such as the open detection sensor KS is for the main control. Of the CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a, the detection signal may be output only to the main control CPU 30a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the load on the detection means can be reduced as compared to the case where the detection means outputs the detection signal to both the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration as the embodiment described above and the same control content are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, regarding notification of the door opening error in the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, when the door opening error is canceled within the minimum notification time T3 after the occurrence of the door opening error, it is triggered by the passage of the minimum notification time T3. When the notification of the error is ended and the cancellation is performed after the lapse of the minimum notification time T3, the notification of the error is ended triggered by the cancellation of the door opening error. For this reason, in the first embodiment, when the door opening error is canceled after the predetermined period T2 has elapsed from the occurrence of the door opening error and before the minimum notification time T3 elapses, notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP The notification of the door open error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is ended at the same time. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can always be continued for a predetermined time after the notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP is ended. Are different from the first embodiment. The details will be described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 (a) to 12 (c), the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and starts, continues, and ends notification of a door opening error. Let On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of the door open error to the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 triggered by the input of the door open error generation command and then inputs the door open error cancel command, the notification duration time as an extension timer A notification extension time Ta obtained by adding a predetermined time which is an extension to T1 is set in the sub control RAM 31c, and the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta is counted. In the present embodiment, the notification extension time Ta is set to 10 seconds obtained by adding 3 seconds as the notification continuation time T1 and 7 seconds as the predetermined time to be the extension.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to continue the notification of the door opening error until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer becomes zero. Further, when the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer reaches 0, the sub control CPU 31a opens the door under the condition that a door opening error occurrence command is not newly input in the notification extension time Ta. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to end notification of an error. As described above, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to continue notification of the door opening error in the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed.

As described above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (3) to (14) described above.
(15) When notifying the door opening error, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 continue the notification of the door opening error even after the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP is finished. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately report an error.

Third Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, in the notification execution period in which the notification of the door open error is executed in the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, the payout device HS opens the door after at least the notification of the door open error is started. The game balls are not paid out during the period in which no error is detected. The details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs the door open error occurrence command and the door open error cancel command to the payout control board 32 separately from the sub control board 31 in the door open error command output process. It has become. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the payout condition of the game ball as the prize ball is established by inputting the detection signal of the game ball from each of the sensors SE1 to SE3, the sensor which has input the detection signal A payout instruction command for instructing the payout number of gaming balls set in advance to the provided winning opening is output to the payout control board 32. The payout instruction command can also be grasped as a command instructing execution of payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls.

  When the payout control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the payout control board 32 stores the number of game balls paid out as a winning ball instructed by the payout command, in the storage unit provided in the payout control board 32. Update by adding to the number of unpaid items. Further, when the payout control board 32 receives a ball lending signal from a ball lending button (not shown), the payout control board 32 stores the number of payouts (for example, 250 pieces) of gaming balls as lending balls in a storage unit provided in the payout control board 32. Update by adding to the number of unpaid items.

  The payout control board 32 controls the payout device to perform the payout operation of the game ball on condition that the number of unpaid pieces stored in the storage unit is one or more, and every time the game ball is paid out. The unpaid number stored in the storage unit is updated by subtracting one. Then, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device HS to end the payout operation of the gaming ball when the number of unpaid coins stored in the storage unit becomes zero.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a), (b) and FIG. 14, the payout control board 32 executes the payout operation under the condition that the number of unpaid pieces stored in the storage unit is 1 or more. When the door opening error generation command is input in the on state, the payout operation of the gaming ball is interrupted (temporarily stopped). Then, when the payout control board 32 receives the door opening error cancellation command, the payout control board 32 resumes (starts) the payout operation of the gaming ball on condition that the unpaid number stored in the storage unit is 1 or more.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the payout control board 32 continues the notification of the door open error continued even when the door open error is newly generated at the notification continuation time T1. The payout of the game ball is interrupted in response to the input of the door open error generation command related to the door open error. Then, the payout control board 32 resumes the payout of the gaming ball triggered by the input of the door opening error cancellation command related to the subsequent door opening error. As described above, when the door opening error notified is not detected after the start of the door opening error notification, the payout device HS notifies at least one of the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 of the error. The game medium is paid out even when continuing. With such a configuration, the gaming ball paid out from the payout device HS disposed inside the machine is not paid out to the upper tray 14 or the lower tray 15, and between the open middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 It can control that it falls from the bottom.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) described above.
(16) The payout device HS does not pay out the gaming ball until the error is canceled after the notification of the error is started. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out during the occurrence of an error, whereby a situation occurs in which the game balls are paid out abnormally or the game balls to be paid out originally are not paid out. It can be suppressed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, processing when an error occurs can be appropriately performed.

  (17) When the error is canceled, the payout device HS pays out the game ball even when the notification of the error is continued. For this reason, in the present embodiment, even when the notification of the error is continued after the error is canceled, the game ball can be promptly paid out.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, notification of each error by the speaker SP is performed at a volume higher than the maximum volume that can be set by the operation of the above-described volume setting knob OT. Further, in the present embodiment, notification of each error by the speaker SP is performed at a volume that is equal to or higher than the maximum volume in the sound effect. The details will be described below. In the present embodiment, the volume corresponds to the output intensity of voice as information. That is, the maximum volume corresponds to the maximum intensity of the information output.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the volume setting knob OT, it is possible to set the maximum volume O4 which allows the output from the speaker SP in the state where no error occurs. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the maximum sound volume O4 can be set with the maximum sound volume O3 which is a sound volume equal to or less than the maximum sound volume O1 (so-called standard value) that can be output by the speaker SP as the upper limit. As described above, the volume setting knob OT is disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12. For this reason, the volume setting knob OT can not be operated in principle unless the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key and opens the middle frame 12. That is, the maximum sound volume O4 is a maximum sound volume set mainly by the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in consideration of the installation environment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, the maximum sound volume O5 allowing the output from the speaker SP in the state where no error occurs is set by the operation of the sound volume setting knob OT. It can be set within the range (predetermined range) of the maximum volume O4.

Here, the volume setting process performed by the sub control CPU 31a to set the maximum volume O5 by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 will be described in detail.
In the volume setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays information notifying that the maximum volume O5 of the sound effect can be changed (for example, a character string of "Please adjust the volume by pressing the operation button", etc.) As described above, the effect display device 17 is controlled, and acceptance of the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is started. When the secondary control CPU 31a receives the first operation signal from the operation button BT1, the value of the volume flag stored in the secondary control RAM 31c as information that can specify the maximum volume O5 is not a value indicating the lowest volume. On the condition of, it updates to the value which shows one step small volume. Further, when the secondary control CPU 31a receives the second operation signal from the operation button BT2, the value of the volume flag stored in the secondary control RAM 31c as information that can specify the maximum volume O5 is a value indicating the maximum volume. On the condition that there is no condition, update it to a value that indicates a one-step volume increase. When the acceptance time of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 elapses, the volume indicated by the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c at that time is set as the maximum volume O5, and the maximum volume O5 can be specified. The information is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Note that such volume setting processing is performed during any period during which a big hit game or a special symbol variation game is not being executed (for example, during a demonstration effect execution period), during a special symbol variation game, or during a big hit game. It may be set.

  As described above, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are disposed on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the player can freely operate the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 without opening the middle frame 12. Therefore, the maximum volume O5 is a volume that the player can set according to his / her preference. In the present embodiment, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 correspond to strength setting means.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a is in a range not exceeding the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT and in a range not exceeding the maximum volume O5 set by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. , The speaker SP is controlled to perform the sound effect. That is, the sub control CPU 31a performs audio output which is information output as an effect with the maximum volume O5 (maximum volume O4) as the first maximum intensity as the upper limit.

  Then, at the time of voice output as notification of each error, the sub control CPU 31a does not refer to the maximum volume set by the operation of the volume setting knob OT or the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, and sets by the volume setting knob OT. The speaker SP is controlled to perform at the volume O2 of the maximum volume O3 or more as the possible upper limit intensity. That is, at the time of audio output as notification of each error, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to perform at the volume O2 of the maximum volume O4 or more set by the volume setting knob OT. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that audio output as notification of each error is performed at the volume O2 as the second maximum intensity which is the maximum volume O5 or more.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) described above.
(18) The sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to notify an error at the volume O2 of the maximum volume O4 or more set by the volume setting knob OT. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress that the store clerk or the like of the game arcade does not recognize the occurrence of an error.

  (19) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify an error at a sound volume O2 higher than the maximum sound volume O5 that can be output as a sound effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress that the store clerk or the like of the game arcade does not recognize the occurrence of an error.

  (20) In the present embodiment, while the maximum volume O4 that can be output as a sound effect can be set by the volume setting knob OT, an error can be reported at the volume O2 of the maximum volume O4 or more set by the volume setting knob OT. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while making it possible to set the maximum sound volume O4 that can be output as a sound effect, since an error can be notified at the sound volume O2 higher than the maximum sound volume O4, a store clerk or the like in the game shop does not recognize the occurrence of an error Can be suppressed.

  (21) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to notify an error at a volume O2 higher than the maximum volume O3, which is an upper limit that can be set by the volume setting knob OT. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT is lower than the maximum volume O3, which is the upper limit settable by the volume setting knob OT, It is possible to prevent a store clerk or the like from not recognizing the occurrence of an error.

Fifth Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a fifth embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is ended by gradually reducing the light amount of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, in the notification mode of the door open error by the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, a mode of the first notification level in which the light amount of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 is maximized (hereinafter referred to as all lighting), and the decoration lamp LA1. , And the mode of the second notification level in which the light amount of LA 2 is reduced by half (hereinafter, referred to as half lighting). In addition, what is necessary is just to change the number of objects of the light-emitting body to light among the built-in light-emitting bodies, or just to change the light quantity of each light-emitting body, in order to adjust the light quantity as decoration lamp LA1 and LA2. In the present embodiment, the first notification level is a notification level higher than the second notification level.

  As shown in FIG. 17 and FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (c), when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error occurrence command, the decoration is performed such that notification of the door open error is started by the mode of the first notification level. Control the lamps LA1 and LA2. After that, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a door open error cancellation command, it sets a notification extension time Ta (10 seconds in this embodiment) as a first extension timer in the main control RAM 30c, and the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta. Keep a clock.

  Then, the auxiliary control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door open error with the mode of the first notification level until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes 0, so that the decoration lamp continues. Controls LA1 and LA2. Also, when the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes 0, the sub control CPU 31a does not newly input a door open error occurrence command in the notification extension time Ta, In place of the notification of the first notification level, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled such that notification of the door opening error is continued by the aspect of the second notification level. That is, when the door opening error being notified is not detected, the sub control CPU 31a reduces the notification level of the door opening error even after the door opening error being notified is not detected. The notification is to be continued.

  In addition, when the notification extension time Ta has elapsed, the sub control CPU 31a uses the main control RAM 30c as the second extension timer to wait the termination standby time Tb (10 seconds equal to the notification extension time Ta in the present embodiment) as the second time. Set and measure the remaining time of the end waiting time Tb.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door open error with the second notification level as long as the remaining time of the end standby time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes 0 until the decoration lamp continues. Controls LA1 and LA2. Further, when the remaining time of the end standby time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes 0, the sub control CPU 31a does not newly input a door open error occurrence command in the end standby time Tb. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to end notification of the door opening error.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (3) to (15) described above.
(22) The sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to continue the notification of the door opening error even when the door opening error is canceled after the notification of the door opening error is started. Do. In addition, after the door open error is canceled, the sub control CPU 31a causes the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to notify the door open error at the second notification level lower than the first notification level in the end standby time Tb. Control. For this reason, in the present embodiment, while the notification of the error is continued even after the error is canceled, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience caused by the notification of the error being continued after the error is canceled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be reported appropriately.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In each embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, each of the detection sensors JS, DS, KS, MS is used for both the main control CPU 30a (main control board 30) and the sub control CPU 31a (sub control board 31). It may be connected, and a detection signal may be outputted to both of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a. That is, for each notification target error to be notified, the sub control CPU 31a executes each error detection process based on the input of the detection signal instead of the input of the error occurrence command related to the notification target error, while the notification target Each error detection process may be executed based on the fact that the detection signal is not input in place of the input of the error cancellation command regarding the error. Then, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the error notification process based on the result of the error detection process. That is, for example, when the occurrence of the door opening error can be identified based on the detection signal, the sub control CPU 31a may control the speaker SP to start notification of the door opening error. When the sub control board 31 can specify the release of the door open error based on the detection signal, the sub control board 31 continues the notification of the door open error over the notification continuation time T1 and then the door open error occurs. The speaker SP may be controlled to end the notification. Further, in this case, the main control CPU 30a may not output the error generation command and the error release command to the sub control CPU 31a. According to this, since the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a can be reduced, the load on the main control CPU 30a can be reduced. In the first, second, third, and fifth embodiments, when the security signal output process for outputting the security signal to the outside of the device is not performed, each of the detection sensors JS, DS,. While KS and MS are connected to the sub control CPU 31a (sub control board 31), they may not be connected to the main control CPU 30a (main control board 30). In this case, an error can be notified while simplifying the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the second embodiment, the termination condition of the error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, the notification of the door open error by the speaker SP may be ended on condition that the door open error is canceled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the door opening error is canceled, the door opening error notification by the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be continued even after the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP is ended.

  In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 may be configured not to pay out the game ball over the entire notification execution period in which the notification of the door opening error is performed. In this case, when ending the door opening error, the sub control CPU 31a outputs a command as information that can specify that the door opening error is ended to the payout control board 32, and the payout control board 32 outputs the command. The game ball payout operation may be resumed on condition that the command has been input.

  In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 interrupt the payout of the game ball even when an error different from the door opening error occurs in addition to or instead of the door opening error. It is good also as composition. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs an error occurrence command and an error cancellation command for an error to be controlled as in this example to the payout control board 32, and the payout control board 32 outputs the input commands. It is preferable to interrupt and resume the payout of the game ball based on the above.

  In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 suspend the payout of the game ball when the middle frame 12 is opened among the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 while the front frame 13 When only the key is open, the payout of the game ball may not be interrupted.

  In the fourth embodiment, the maximum sound volume O4 may not be changed by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a sets the volume which is higher than the maximum volume of the sound effect, the volume which is higher than the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT, or the maximum volume O3 which can be set by the volume setting knob OT. It is preferable to notify each error at a certain volume. Note that, in this example, the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 may be omitted.

  In the fourth embodiment, the maximum sound volume O2 may not be changed by the operation of the sound volume setting knob OT. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may notify each error at a volume equal to or higher than the volume equal to or higher than the maximum volume of the sound effect. Note that, in this example, the volume setting knob OT may be omitted.

  In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the volume which is higher than the maximum volume of the sound effect or the maximum volume O2 set by the volume setting knob OT only for a part of the plurality of types of errors. Notification may be performed at a certain sound volume or at a sound volume that is greater than or equal to the maximum sound volume O3 that can be set by the sound volume setting knob OT. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a may notify of an error different from the partial error at a volume lower than that of the partial error.

  In the fourth embodiment, a light amount adjustment knob capable of adjusting the maximum light amount (brightness) of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be provided on the back side of the middle frame 12. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may notify each error with a light amount equal to or greater than the maximum light amount set by the light amount setting knob, or with a light amount equal to or greater than the maximum light amount settable by the light amount setting knob. In this example, the light intensity of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 is the output intensity of the light emitting state as information, and the maximum light intensity corresponds to the maximum intensity of the information output.

  In the fourth embodiment, in addition to or instead of the light amount adjustment knob, the maximum light amount of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be changeable by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a can change the maximum light amount of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 in the state where no error occurs by executing the processing of reading "volume" into "light amount" in the volume setting process. It can be configured. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may notify each error with a light amount equal to or greater than the maximum light amount of the light emission effect, or a light amount equal to or greater than the maximum light amount set by the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  In the fifth embodiment, the process may end after lowering the notification level of the door open error over multiple steps. In this case, three or more notification level modes are set so that the light amounts of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 increase stepwise as the door opening error mode by the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. Then, the sub control CPU 31a gradually lowers the notification level each time a predetermined time elapses after the door open error cancel command is input, and finally the door open error is ended by the decoration lamps LA1, LA2. Control the

  In the fifth embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a may lower the notification level at the timing when the door open error cancellation command is input, and may end the notification of the door open error after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the fifth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the notification of the door open error by the speaker SP to be reduced stepwise. In this case, the mode of the door open error by the speaker SP includes the mode of the first notification level outputting voice at the first volume, and the mode of the second notification level outputting voice at the second volume smaller than the first volume. It is good to set the mode of the alerting | reporting level of multiple steps | stages.

  In each embodiment, the detectable error may be changed as appropriate. For example, an error different from the error described in each embodiment, such as a vibration detection sensor for detecting the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and detecting that the vibration detection sensor detects a vibration of a predetermined value or more as an error May be detectable. Further, among the errors described in each embodiment, the configuration for detecting a part of the errors may be omitted. For example, the configuration of the full detection sensor MS may be omitted, and a full error may not be detected. That is, at least one error can be detected, and notification of the error may be continued even after the notification of the error is started and the error is canceled.

  -In each embodiment, although the magnetic detection sensor JS output the magnetic detection signal, when it detects the magnetism more than predetermined strength, it is not restricted to this. For example, the magnetic detection sensor JS may output a signal capable of specifying the detected magnetic strength to the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may detect as a magnetic error when the magnetic strength that can be identified from the signal input from the magnetic detection sensor JS is greater than or equal to a predetermined strength. The radio wave detection sensor DS outputs a radio wave detection signal when detecting a radio wave in a predetermined frequency band, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the radio wave detection sensor DS may output a signal capable of specifying the frequency band of the detected radio wave to the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may detect as a radio wave error when the frequency band of the radio wave that can be identified from the signal input from the radio wave detection sensor DS is a predetermined frequency band. Further, the main control CPU 30a may be configured to detect another error as an error based on a signal input from the detection sensor. In this case, the main control CPU 30a that detects an error based on the detection sensor and a signal input from the detection sensor corresponds to a detection unit.

  In each embodiment, the gaming information notification device YH connectable to the pachinko gaming machine 10 notifies an error by displaying a predetermined image in the notification region HR based on the security signal input from the main control CPU 30a. It may be configured as possible. Further, the gaming information notification device YH is provided with a lamp having a light emitting portion capable of emitting light, and is configured to be able to notify an error by changing the light emission state of the lamp based on the security signal inputted from the main control CPU 30a. May be In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be connectable to an external device other than the gaming information notification device YH such as a hall computer by the external terminal board 34, for example, via the gaming information notification device YH It may be configured to be connectable to an external device other than the notification device YH.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may control the external terminal board 34 so as to output a different security signal for each error. The security signal different for each error may be, for example, a signal output from an output terminal different for each error, or may be a signal output from an identical output terminal with an output pattern different for each error.

  In each embodiment, an error for outputting a security signal may be changed. For example, at least some of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error may be an error that does not output a security signal. In addition, at least a part of the door open error and the full error may be an error that outputs a security signal.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the priority regarding alerting | reporting of an error suitably. For example, the priority may be made different for the magnetic error and the radio error, or the priority may be made the same for a plurality of arbitrary errors. When the door opening error and the other errors have the same priority, when an error having the same priority as the door opening error occurs as a new error in the notification continuation time T1, a new error occurs. Notification of the new error may be started. In this case, the occurrence of an error can be promptly recognized for an error having the same priority as the door opening error. In addition, in the notification continuation time T1, when an error having the same priority as the door open error occurs as a new error, the notification of the door open error is continued over the notification continuation time T1, and then the notification of the new error is made. May start. In this case, it is possible to suppress the start of notification of a new error without recognition of the occurrence of the door opening error. In this example, the door open error corresponds to the first error of the first type, and the error having the same priority as the door open error and the notification corresponds to the first error of the second type.

  -In 1st Embodiment, 3rd Embodiment, 4th Embodiment, and 5th Embodiment, you may alert | report an error only by any one among speaker SP and decoration lamp LA1, LA2.

  In each embodiment, the termination condition of the notification of the error in the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 may be switched. For example, when notifying a door open error, the door open error is canceled in the speaker SP, and the notification of the door open error is ended on the condition that the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the door open error occurred. It is also good. In this case, in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, either 3 seconds have elapsed since the door opening error was released or the first upper limit time T3a has elapsed since the door opening error occurred, as a condition. The notification of the door opening error may be ended.

  The specific number of seconds in the time or period described in each embodiment is merely an example, and may be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the notification continuation time T1 may be 2 seconds or 5 seconds, and the minimum notification time T3 may be 20 seconds or 60 seconds. The minimum notification time T3 and the first upper limit time T3a may be different times. For example, while the minimum notification time T3 is set to 30 seconds, the first upper limit time T3a may be set to 20 seconds.

  In each embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may notify an error in the same manner for a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, even in the case of either the magnetic error occurrence or the radio wave error occurrence, the error may be notified by fully lighting up in red. In this case, in the speaker SP, errors are reported in different modes for each type of error, and while the types of errors can be specified, in the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, errors are reported in the same mode for a plurality of errors. Therefore, it is impossible to identify the type of error. Further, also in the speaker SP, errors may be notified in the same manner for a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, even if any error occurs, the error may be notified by outputting a common sound (for example, a predetermined warning sound). In this case, for example, in a state in which notification of an error is continued even after the error is canceled, the error is notified in a mode in which the type of the error can be specified despite the cancellation of the error. Thus, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience caused by the notification of an error.

  In each embodiment, an error may be notified using, for example, the effect display device 17 instead of the speaker SP or the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. When the effect display device 17 is used, an error is notified by a mode in which an image related to an error (for example, a character string "Please pull off a ball in the case of a full error", etc.) is displayed in the image display section GH. The error may be notified by a mode in which the same image (for example, “error occurrence” or the like) is displayed for a plurality of types of errors. In addition to the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, for example, an effect display device 17 may be used to notify an error.

  In each embodiment, when the sub control CPU 31a starts notification of an error by the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 in response to an error generation command being input, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 The timing to start the notification may be different. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start notification of an error after the speaker SP has started notification of an error. Further, for example, the sub control CPU 31a may control the speaker SP so as to start notification of an error after the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 start notification of an error. In these cases, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the error notification as compared to the case where the error notification is simultaneously started by both the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2.

  In each embodiment, when the door opening error newly occurs in the notification continuation time T1, and the new door opening error is released, the sub control CPU 31a operates as the continuation timer at the notification continuation time T1. Although the corresponding time is reset in the sub control RAM 31 c and the time measurement related to the notification continuation time T1 is re-executed, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when a newly generated door opening error is released, a predetermined continuation time which is a time different from the notification continuation time T1 may be set in the sub control RAM 31c as a continuation timer. At this time, when the newly generated door opening error is released, a time longer than the notification continuation time T1 may be set as a continuation timer. That is, the predetermined duration may be set to be longer than the notification duration T1. Further, the continuation timer may be set so that the time for which the notification of the error continues may be longer as the number of times the door opening error has occurred is larger. According to this, when the door opening error newly occurs between the time when the door opening error is released and the notification continuation time T1 elapses, that is, when the error occurs a plurality of times in a short period, It is possible to further suppress missed occurrences.

  In each embodiment, when the door opening error newly occurs in the notification continuation time T1, the sub control CPU 31a emphasizes the mode compared to the case where the door opening error does not newly occur in the notification continuation time T1. An error may be notified. For example, the following modes can be adopted as the modes emphasized. You may employ | adopt the aspect which enlarges the volume of the audio | voice output from speaker SP. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the aspect which makes high the light quantity of decoration lamp LA1, LA2. That is, the highlighted mode may be a mode in which, for example, a store clerk of a game arcade or the like can easily recognize the occurrence of an error as compared to the mode not highlighted.

  In each embodiment, for example, when an administrator such as a store clerk at a game arcade operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key and opens the middle frame 12 or opens the front frame 13, a door opening error occurs. May not be generated.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a does not launch the game ball even if the firing handle HD is operated while any one of the information Fm1 to Fm5 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. May be regulated. That is, the main control CPU 30a regulates the launch of the game ball triggered by the occurrence of an error, and releases the regulation of the launch of the game ball triggered by the release of the error. The control as in this alternative example may be executed for a part of errors.

  In each embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have an error display unit capable of displaying an error number that can identify the type of error. In this case, when one or more pieces of information Fm1 to Fm5 are set, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to the highest priority error among the errors corresponding to the set information. The error display unit may be controlled to display a number. The error display unit may be a dedicated display unit or may be used as another display unit.

  Each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine as a drum-type gaming machine. The roll-to-roll type gaming machine includes a slot machine (pachislot) using medals as gaming media and a slot machine using gaming balls as gaming media. The drum-type game machine is a box-like case for installing the machine body on a game island such as a game arcade, and is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the case, and various control boards on the back side And a front door mounted. In the case of the reel-type game machine, the front door corresponds to the mounting member, and the housing corresponds to the support member.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) The first error includes errors of the first type and the second type, and the specific notification means is a case where the notification of the first error of the first type is continued, and the identification Preferably, when the first error of the second type is newly detected in the duration of time, the notification of the first error of the second type is started along with the detection of the first error of the second type.

  (B) The first error includes errors of the first type and the second type, and the specific notification means is a case where the notification of the first error of the first type is continued, and the identification When the first error of the second type is newly detected in the duration of time, the notification of the first error of the first type is continued over the specific duration and then the notification of the first error of the second type is It is preferred to start.

  (C) When the notification time of the first error, which has been started upon detection of the first error, reaches the upper limit time, the specific notification means is before the specific duration time has elapsed. It is preferable to end the notification of the first error even if it is present.

  (D) The specific notification means notifies an error in a different manner for each type of error, and the predetermined notification means notifies an error in a same manner for a plurality of types of errors including the first error. Is preferred.

  (E) The detection means for detecting an error, and the door member that can be opened and closed are located behind the door member, and can be operated to adjust the volume of the sound output from the audio device. Adjustment means, an operation means located on the front side of the door member with the door member closed and capable of performing a predetermined operation, a notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification, and various signals. An output control means for performing control to output to the outside of the machine, the volume of which can be adjusted within a predetermined volume range by the operation of the adjustment means, and the adjustment means by the operation of the operation means Control is performed to adjust the volume within the volume range based on the volume adjusted by the operation, and the error includes a first error and a priority for notification that is higher than the first error. 2 errors, The third error whose priority is lower than the first error, and the output control means outputs a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine when at least the second error of the errors is detected. Control is performed, and the specific notification means among the notification means is configured to include the voice device, and in the voice device, the first error is detected by the detection means. Triggered by the start of the notification of the first error and after the start of the notification of the first error, the first error being notified is not detected until the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses If not, the notification of the first error is ended triggered by the passage of the upper limit notification time, and the first error being notified is not detected until the upper limit notification time elapses And when the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is longer than a predetermined specific duration, the notification of the first error is continued, and at the same specific duration, the first error notification is newly generated. (1) The notification of the first error is ended triggered by the passage of the specific duration time on condition that the error is not detected, and the first error notified before the upper limit notification time elapses And when the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the specific continuation time, the first error notification is continued and the upper limit notification time remains On the condition that the first error is not detected anew in the event that the upper limit notification time has elapsed even before the specific duration has elapsed And the notification of the first error is ended, and the notification of the first error is newly detected after the notification of the first error is continued after the first error is not detected. When the second error is detected, the notification of the second error can be started, while the notification of the first error is continued for the specific duration after the first error is not detected. And when the third error is newly detected, the notification of the first error can be started after the notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, and the third error can be started, The upper limit notification time is detected when the third error is newly detected while continuing the notification of the first error over the remaining time of the upper limit notification time after the first error is not detected. The rest of The notification of the third error can be started after continuing the notification of the first error over the interval, and the voice output different from the notification of the error is produced based on the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation means. And the voice device can execute notification of the error at a volume exceeding the predetermined volume range regardless of the volume adjusted by the operation of the adjustment means. A gaming machine to be.

DS: radio wave detection sensor (detection means), HS: payout device (dispense means), J: magnetic detection sensor (detection means), KS: open detection sensor (detection means), LA1, LA2: decoration lamp (light emitting device, notification Means, predetermined notification means, second notification means, notification execution means, predetermined notification execution means) MS: full detection sensor (detection means), RS: RAM clear switch (detection means), SP: speaker (voice apparatus, identification Notification means, first notification means, notification execution means, specific notification execution means), 11 ... outer frame (support member), 12 ... middle frame (mounting member), 13 ... front frame (mounting member), 30 ... main Control board, 30a: CPU for main control (output control means), 31: secondary control board, 31a, CPU for secondary control (informing means, specific informing means, predetermined informing means, first informing means, second informing means , Notification control means).

Claims (3)

Detection means for detecting an error;
Notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification;
An output control means for performing control to output various signals to the outside of the machine;
The error includes a first error, a second error having a higher priority for notification than the first error, and a third error having a lower priority than the first error.
The output control means is configured to perform control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the device when at least the second error of the errors is detected.
The specific notification means of the notification means starts notification of the first error triggered by detection of the first error by the detection means, and notifies after the start of notification of the first error. If the first error is not detected and no error is newly detected in a specific duration, notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, and the specific error is not detected. When the first error is newly detected in the duration, the notification of the first error is continued even after the specific duration has elapsed, and the second error is newly detected in the particular duration. Sometimes, notification of the second error is started in response to the detection of the second error, and when the third error is newly detected in the specific duration, the second error is detected. After continuing the notification over the duration of the first error it is adapted to initiate a notification of the third error,
When the first error is newly detected in the specific duration, the notification of the first error is emphasized in a emphasized manner as compared to the case where the first error is not newly detected in the specific duration. A gaming machine characterized by performing. Detection means for detecting an error;
Notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification;
An output control means for performing control to output various signals to the outside of the machine;
The error includes a first error, a second error having a higher priority for notification than the first error, and a third error having a lower priority than the first error.
The output control means is configured to perform control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the device when at least the second error of the errors is detected.
The specific notification means of the notification means starts notification of the first error triggered by detection of the first error by the detection means, and notifies after the start of notification of the first error. If the first error is not detected and no error is newly detected in a specific duration, notification of the first error is continued over the specific duration, and the specific error is not detected. When the first error is newly detected in the duration, the notification of the first error is continued even after the specific duration has elapsed, and the second error is newly detected in the particular duration. Sometimes, notification of the second error is started in response to the detection of the second error, and when the third error is newly detected in the specific duration, the second error is detected. After continuing the notification over the duration of the first error it is adapted to initiate a notification of the third error,
When the newly detected first error is not detected at the specific duration, the notification of the first error can be continued for a predetermined duration longer than the specific duration. A gaming machine characterized by having a certain feature. The notification means includes: a light emission notification means for performing a predetermined notification by the light emission of the light emitting unit; an output notification means for performing a predetermined notification by an audio output; and a display notification means for performing a predetermined notification by image display. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, including one or more notification means.