JP6580820B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can play a game medium and includes a vibration sensor that detects vibration.

  Conventionally, a vibration detection device that detects vibration is provided on the upper plate, and when a vibration occurs due to an illegal act such as a player hitting the upper plate, the vibration detection device senses the vibration, and the speaker There is a gaming machine that issues a warning using a lamp or a lamp (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-223004 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the vibration detection device is provided on the upper plate, the vibration of the upper plate can be sensed, but when the player strikes a position away from the upper plate. Since the vibration is difficult to reach the vibration detecting device, there is a problem that the vibration detecting device cannot sense the vibration with such a weak vibration.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a vibration sensor can easily detect vibration.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is capable of playing a game using a gaming medium (for example, a game ball) and includes a vibration sensor (for example, a vibration sensor 400) that detects vibration,
Comprising an abnormality determining means for determining occurrence of vibration abnormality based on detection of vibration by the vibration sensor;
The vibration sensor is attached to a specific position (for example, attachment position 6a) of the gaming machine via an attachment member (for example, attachment member 410),
The mounting member extends from a contact portion (for example, a base portion of the extending portion 411) that contacts the gaming machine at the specific position to a distal end portion (for example, a distal end portion of the extended portion 411) where the vibration sensor is disposed. The extending portion has an extending portion (for example, the extending portion 411), and the dimension in the extending direction of the extending portion (for example, the protruding dimension L in the front-rear direction of the extending portion 411) is orthogonal to the extending direction. As shown in FIG. 10A, the protrusion dimension L is higher than at least a part of the extension part in the orthogonal direction (for example, the height dimension H in the vertical direction of the extension part 411). The length is longer than the dimension H (L> H)),
The abnormality determining means includes
The number of detections of vibration detected by the vibration sensor within a predetermined period that is an integral multiple of the unit period is stored as the number of vibration detections for each unit period, and the predetermined period every time the unit period elapses. The target unit period is updated by excluding the oldest unit period included in the target unit period from the target unit period and adding a new unit period to the target unit period, and detecting the vibration for each updated target unit period. Calculated by summing the number of times,
It is determined that a vibration abnormality has occurred when the calculated number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number ,
A game machine, wherein the determination of occurrence of vibration abnormality is executed every time a unit period elapses .
The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
Vibration abnormality notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of vibration abnormality determined by the abnormality determination means in a plurality of different modes;
The vibration abnormality notifying means notifies the occurrence of vibration abnormality in a mode different from that not in the specific period when it is in the specific period.
According to these features, the vibration at a specific position is amplified by the mounting member, and the vibration sensor at the tip portion thereof is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor can easily detect the vibration.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2 ,
A positioning part (for example, a base part of the extending part 411) for positioning the mounting member (for example, the mounting member 410) at the specific position (for example, the mounting position 6a) For example, a protrusion 416) is provided.
According to this feature, the attachment member can be positioned at an appropriate direction by the positioning portion and attached to the specific position.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 3 ,
The contact portion (for example, the attachment piece 414 extending upward from the base portion of the extending portion 411) is arranged in one direction (for example, from the central position of the extending portion (for example, the central position C of the extending portion 411)). It is characterized by being attached to the specific position (for example, the attachment position 6a) at a position displaced upward.
According to this feature, since the attachment member is attached in an unstable state compared to being attached at the center position of the extended portion, the attachment member is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor at the tip thereof vibrates. It becomes easy to do. In addition, the center position of the extension part is the center position in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the extension part. Further, the position displaced in one direction is a position displaced in one direction of the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1-4,
The extension portion (for example, the extension portion 411) has a frustum shape (for example, the extension portion 411 has a frustum shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip end portion (rear side). The part that is missing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the vibration sensor is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor can easily detect vibration.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1-5,
The extending portion (for example, the extending portion 411) has a shape that gradually decreases from the contact portion (for example, the base portion of the extending portion 411) toward the distal end portion (for example, the distal end portion of the extending portion 411). Eggplant (for example, the extending portion 411 has a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip portion (rear side))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the vibration amplitude of the tip portion can be made larger than the vibration amplitude applied to the contact portion, the vibration sensor is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor can easily detect the vibration. it can. The shape gradually decreasing toward the tip is a shape in which the cross-sectional area gradually decreases toward the tip.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1-6,
A hollow portion (for example, a hollow portion 412) is formed inside the mounting member (for example, the mounting member 410).
According to this feature, the weight of the mounting member can be reduced, and when vibration is applied to the mounting member from a specific position, the energy of the vibration is prevented from being consumed for vibrating the mounting member itself. This makes it easier for the vibration sensor at the tip to vibrate.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1-7,
The mounting member (for example, the mounting member 410) is formed of synthetic resin (for example, a portion formed of ABS resin).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the attachment member is formed of a synthetic resin which is a soft material compared to glass, metal, or the like, the attachment member is likely to vibrate, and thus the vibration sensor at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1-8,
The attachment member (eg, attachment member 410) is attached to a game board (eg, game board 6) having a game area (eg, game area 7) formed on the front surface.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the detection accuracy of the vibration in the game area that affects the game.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of a distribution apparatus. (A) is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of an accessory unit, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the motion accompanying the drive of a solenoid. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game ball in the vicinity of an accessory unit winning opening at the time of normal, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game ball in the vicinity of an accessory unit winning opening at the time of a small hit It is. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a rotating accessory apparatus. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of a rotating accessory apparatus. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the vibration sensor and the attachment member from the back side, (B) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the vibration sensor and the attachment member from the front side. (A) is a side view showing a vibration sensor and an attachment member, (B) is a plan view showing the vibration sensor and the attachment member, and (C) is a front view showing the vibration sensor and the attachment member. . It is sectional drawing which shows the internal structure of a vibration sensor. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random value used by the main board | substrate side. It is a figure which shows a display result determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table and the small hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an error detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an error cancellation process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the game ball number counter in an accessory unit, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a unit period counter, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows an observation period counter. (A)-(C) are explanatory drawings which show the frequency | count of detection of the vibration by a vibration sensor. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an error alerting | reporting process. (A) is a screen figure which shows a 1st error alerting | reporting screen, (B) is a screen figure which shows a 2nd error alerting | reporting screen. It is a flowchart which shows the error detection process in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear, back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. Moreover, it demonstrates on the basis of the up-down-left-right direction when the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an outer frame 100 (see FIG. 8) formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  The lower door frame 103 has an upper plate 3 (hit ball supply plate). Below the upper plate 3, a lower plate 4 (surplus ball receiving tray) for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 3 and a hitting ball operating handle 5 (operation knob) for emitting game balls (hit ball) are provided. ing. The game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  The game board 6 is made of a wooden plywood board with a game area 7 formed on the front surface, and an effect display device 9 and an effect control board 80 (see FIG. 2) are assembled on the back side of the game board 6. . That is, the game board 6 in this embodiment is a unit in which devices such as the effect display device 9 and the effect control board 80 are integrally formed on the back side of the wooden plywood board with the game area 7 formed on the front surface. It has become. By opening the glass door frame 102, the opening provided in the center of the front frame 101 is exposed to the front side. In this state, the unit (game board 6) is attached to the front frame 101. Can be attached to and detached from.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 including a plurality of effect symbol display areas each variably displaying (variably displaying) effect symbols (decoration symbols) for effects. The effect display device 9 includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol as the effect (decorative) symbol during the variable symbol display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs effect display variation display is controlled by an effect control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to display variably the numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, the first display condition after the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, that the game ball has won the first start winning opening). 1) When the special symbol variation display is not executed and the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed), the variation display time (variation time) elapses. The fluctuation display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol is a variation display after the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 569 (see FIG. 3)). It starts based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a state in which no variable display is executed and a state where a big hit game or a small hit game is not executed), and a variable display time (variable time) When elapses, the fluctuation display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. The derived display (derivation) of the variable display result is to finally stop and display the symbol (example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 displays the change of the effect symbol during the change display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the change display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. I do. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a variable winning device 15 that constitutes a first start winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening is led to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start winning opening switch 14a (for example, a proximity switch).

  The variable winning device 15 is open upward so that the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area 7 can win from above. The variable winning device 15 is opened by driving the solenoid 16. When the variable winning device 15 is in the open state, it becomes possible to win the variable winning device 15 from the left and right sides (it becomes easier to start and win), which is advantageous to the player. In a state where the variable winning device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for a game ball to win the variable winning device 15 from the left and right sides than from above. Further, in a state where the variable winning device 15 is in a closed state, the game ball does not win the variable winning device 15 from the left and right sides (it is difficult to start a winning). Therefore, in the state where the variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, although it is harder to win than in the open state, it is possible to win.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening is exemplified by the variable winning device 15 alone, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the first starting winning opening, In addition to the variable winning device 15 that changes the probability of winning, a normal winning port that does not change the probability of winning is provided, and the normal winning port and the variable winning device 15 constitute the first start winning port. May be.

  In the present embodiment, winning from the upper side of the variable winning device 15 for the game ball is possible only for the game ball flowing down from the game area on the left side of the game area 7 by the arrangement of the nails on the game board 6 (see FIG. 1). In the normal state where the game state is not the short-time state, the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area 7 cannot be won from above the variable winning device 15. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the game ball is allowed to flow down from the left side of the game area 7 than the game ball is allowed to flow down from the right side of the game area 7. It will be advantageous. On the other hand, when the game state is a short-time state, the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided only on the right side of the game area 7 so that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed and the winning is hit with high probability. Since the variable winning device 15 is in the open state, the game balls flowing down from the right side of the gaming area 7 can easily win the variable winning device 15, so that if the gaming state is the short-time state, It is more advantageous to let the ball flow down from the right side of the game area 7 than to let the game ball flow down from the left side of the game area 7.

  Further, at the lower right position of the variable winning device 15, a distribution device 550 that constitutes a second start winning port 569 is provided (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 569 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a second start winning opening switch 570 (for example, a proximity switch).

  As shown in FIG. 1, at the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening, that is, the first special figure holding memory number (the holding memory is the starting memory or the starting winning memory) The number of valid winning balls that are provided separately from the first special symbol hold storage display unit for displaying the first special symbol hold storage display unit and enter the second start winning slot 569 (see FIG. 3). That is, a special symbol reservation storage display unit 18 including, for example, a 7-segment LED is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first special figure reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reservation storage display unit displays up to four second special figure reservation storage numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. In this embodiment, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the start memory number by winning in the first start winning port and the start memory number by winning in the second start winning port 569. May be four or more.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a first special figure hold memory display unit 9a for displaying the first special figure hold memory number and a second special figure hold memory display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number. Part 9b. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (total reserved memory display part) which displays the total number (total reserved memory number) which is the sum total of the 1st special figure reserved memory number and the 2nd special figure reserved memory number. As described above, if the total holding storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided on the right side of the variable winning device 15 which is the lower right portion of the game area 7. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening door 20a, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, the specific display result ( In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the big winning symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening door 20a is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 so that the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. Become. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, other examples such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening 569 (see FIG. 3) are used. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through the winning opening. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a sorting device 550 is provided below the special variable winning ball device 20, which is the lower right portion of the game area 7. Here, the configuration of the sorting apparatus 550 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, an upper surface 555 that is inclined from the right to the left, which is the variable winning device 15 side, is formed on the upper portion of the distribution device 550, and the game ball is variable on the upper surface 555. It can move toward the winning device 15. Further, in the sorting device 550, a sorting space 552 that opens toward the lower side of the sorting device 550 is formed.

  Further, the distribution device 550 has an opening 551 penetrating in the vertical direction from the upper surface 555 to the distribution space 552, and a game ball moving on the upper surface 555 passes through the opening 551 to distribute the distribution space. 552 can enter.

  In the distribution space 552, a second start winning opening 569 and a plurality of nails 560 are disposed. The game balls that have entered the distribution space 552 are distributed to either the route A or the route B by the arrangement of the plurality of nails 560 and pass through the distribution space 552. Of these, route A is a route through which game balls are statistically distributed at a rate of 149/150. The game balls distributed to the route A pass through the distribution space 552 and are guided to the out port 26 described later without winning the second start winning port 569. The route B is a route through which game balls that have entered the distribution space 552 are statistically distributed at a ratio of 1/150. The game balls distributed to the route B win the second start winning opening 569. Note that the game ball won in the second start winning opening 569 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start winning opening switch 570.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a center decoration frame 11 is attached to the game board 6 so as to surround the effect display device 9. On the right side of the center decorative frame 11, an accessory unit Y is provided in an integrated state with the center decorative frame 11.

Here, the structure of the accessory unit Y will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4 to 7.
As shown in FIG. 1, the accessory unit Y has an accessory unit winning port 305 communicating with the accessory unit Y, and an accessory so that a game ball can enter the accessory unit Y only during a small hit game. A small hitting restricting member 301 that opens the unit winning opening 305, a solenoid 22 that opens and closes the small hitting restricting member 301, and a lower part in the accessory unit Y, and an upper portion of the rotary disk 201 (see FIG. 6). And a accessory motor M (see FIG. 4A) that rotationally drives the rotating disk 201 of the rotating accessory device 200 at a constant speed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the accessory unit Y includes a controller 701. The controller 701 drives and controls the solenoid 22 and the accessory motor M. Note that the controller 701 starts driving control of the solenoid 22 and the accessory motor M by receiving an activation signal from a game control microcomputer 156 to be described later via the output circuit 59 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  The accessory unit Y of the present embodiment is connected to a game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31 described later via an output circuit 59, but the controller 701 is connected from the main board 31 side. Received power supply. Further, the accessory motor M always rotates at a constant speed regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the solenoid 22 is driven during the small hitting game by the control of the game control microcomputer 156 (CPU 56), and the small hitting regulating member 301 is driven by the small solenoid 22 by the driving of the solenoid 22. During the game, the accessory unit winning opening 305 is opened. In the present embodiment, the opening time for the small hitting restriction member 301 to open the accessory unit winning port 305 is 2 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), in a normal time (when not in a small hit game, a non-small hit), since the small hit restricting member 301 closes the accessory unit winning port 305, the game ball is played. It is impossible to enter the product unit Y. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, during the small hit game (at the time of the small hit), the small hit restricting member 301 opens the accessory unit winning port 305 for 2 seconds, so that the game ball Can enter the accessory unit Y.

  The accessory unit Y includes an inflow switch 230 that detects (counts) the game balls that have entered the accessory unit Y. The inflow switch 230 is provided in the accessory unit winning port 305 and detects a game ball flowing down from the accessory unit winning port 305 toward the rotating accessory device 200 below. That is, the number of game balls that have entered the accessory unit Y can be counted by the inflow port switch 230.

  In addition, a rotating accessory device 200 is provided below the accessory unit Y, and a game ball that has entered the accessory unit Y from the accessory unit winning port 305 is supplied onto the rotating accessory device 200. The As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the rotating accessory device 200 has a big hit inlet 207 that becomes a “big hit” when a game ball flows in and an outflow that becomes a “out” when a game ball flows. An inlet 208 is provided with a cylindrical body 202 formed on the upper surface side. Further, a rotating disk 201 having a diameter substantially the same as that of the columnar body 202 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 206 at the center of the upper surface of the columnar body 202. The rotating disk 201 is always driven to rotate at a constant rotational speed by the accessory motor M.

  In this embodiment, the rotary disks 201 are always driven to rotate at a constant rotational speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotary disks 201 are used for the accessory unit prize opening. Rotation may be performed only during a predetermined period including a period during which the 305 is opened, and the rotation mode may be different at the time of opening the accessory unit winning port 305 (for example, forward rotation at some times, reverse rotation at other times). You may do it.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the rotating disk 201 is a hole through which the game ball can pass by having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. A big hit hole 203 is formed. The large hit hole 203 is formed at a position in contact with the outer periphery of the rotating disk 201 (a position very close to the outer periphery). Further, the slip-off hole 204 is formed at a position slightly shifted to the center side of the rotary disk 201 from the position where the big hit hole 203 is formed (position slightly separated from the outer periphery).

  A step portion 205 for guiding the game ball into the detachment hole 204 or the big hit hole 203 is formed around the detachment hole 204 and the big hit hole 203. Note that a character “V” is printed and displayed near the big hit hole 203 so that the player can recognize that the hole is the big hit hole 203.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the big hit inlet 207 on the upper surface of the cylindrical body 202 is a position corresponding to the big hit hole 203 of the rotating disk 201 and is in contact with the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 202 (very close to the outer periphery). Position). Further, the offflow inlet 208 on the upper surface of the cylindrical body 202 is formed at a position corresponding to the separation hole 204 of the rotating disk 201 and slightly shifted to the center side of the cylindrical body 202 (position slightly separated from the outer periphery). Is done.

  In this way, the game ball that has entered the breakout hole 204 can flow into the big hit inlet 207 even if the rotary disk 201 rotates and the slipper hole 204 moves to a position immediately above the big hit inlet 207. First, when the detachment hole 204 moves to a position immediately above the detachment inlet 208, the game ball flows into the detachment inlet 208. Further, even if the rotating ball 201 rotates and moves to a position immediately above the slip-in inlet 208, the game ball that has entered the big hit hole 203 cannot flow into the slip-in inlet 208, and the big hit hole 203 becomes a big hit inlet. When the game ball moves to a position immediately above 207, the game ball flows into the big hit inlet 207.

  The big hit inlet 207 is provided with a V winning switch 210 (for example, a proximity switch) for detecting a game ball flowing into the big hit inlet 207, and the V winning switch 210 detects the game ball. This is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, the cylindrical body 202 is provided with a discharge port 209 through which game balls flowing in from the big hit inlet 207 and the off-flow inlet 208 are joined and discharged.

  The accessory unit Y includes a discharge port switch 220 that detects (counts) game balls that flow down the discharge port 209 and are discharged from the accessory unit Y. The number of game balls discharged from the accessory unit Y can be counted by the discharge port switch 220.

  A game ball that enters the accessory unit Y from the accessory unit winning port 305 is supplied onto the rotating disk 201 of the rotating accessory device 200. Then, the game ball enters either the disengagement hole 204 or the big hit hole 203. The game ball that has entered the big hit hole 203 enters the big hit inlet 207 by the rotation of the rotary disk 201 and is detected by the V winning switch 210 and then detected by the outlet switch 220. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the disengagement hole 204 enters the disengagement inlet 208 by the rotation of the rotating disk 201 and is detected by the discharge port switch 220 without being detected by the V winning switch 210.

  In this embodiment, the game ball is supplied onto the rotating disk 201 regardless of the rotation state of the rotating disk 201 (the positions of the large hit hole 203 and the disengagement hole 204). , 1/3) a game ball enters. On the other hand, a game ball enters the separation hole 204 with high probability (for example, 2/3).

  In this embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the big hit hole 203 is low by making two off-set holes 204 and one big hit hole 203 in the rotating disk 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the game ball enters the big hit hole 203 may be further reduced by forming three or more off-holes 204.

  Further, the game ball supplied onto the rotating disk 201 immediately enters either the disengagement hole 204 or the big hit hole 203, and after rolling on the rotating disk 201, the game ball is disengaged due to the rotation of the rotating disk 201. There is a case where it is guided into either the hole 204 or the big hit hole 203. Here, in order to guide the game ball rolling on the rotary disk 201 to the big hit hole 203, the malicious player may perform an illegal act of hitting or shaking the pachinko gaming machine 1 to give vibration. . In order to detect such an illegal act, a vibration sensor 400 (see FIG. 8) described later is provided in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided near the upper position of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are turned on alternately so that the variable display is performed. For example, the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display. It ’s a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to a player (a state in which a game ball can be won at the first start winning port) when the lower lamp is lit and is a win. To do. An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 composed of 7 segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32, and, for example, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. Two display parts (segments) indicating the number of times (number of big hit rounds) and two display parts (segments) indicating the gaming state are provided, but these display parts are displayed separately from the normal symbol hold storage display part. You may comprise with a vessel. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  Also, in the lower left portion of the game area 7, winning ports 29 a to 29 c of the normal winning device are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning ports 29 a to 29 c are detected by the winning port switch 30. Each of the winning ports 29a to 29c constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. Note that the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening 569, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start winning port switch 14a, the first special symbol variation display is started, and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 of the special winning opening, a prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that a game ball has been detected by the second start winning port switch 570, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, and a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of payout balls is executed. Even when a game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 220, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of payout balls is executed.

  On the left side of the game area 7, there is provided a decoration member 25 having a decoration LED 25a blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part of the game area 7, there is an out port 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects (notification sounds) are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25a are examples of a decoration light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a prize ball lamp that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top frame LED 28a. A ball-out lamp that is lit is provided. Note that the award ball lamp and the out-of-ball lamp are controlled to be turned on by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board when the award ball is being paid out or when the out-of-ball is detected. Further, a card unit 50 (see FIG. 2) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the player operates the batting operation handle 5, a game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device 98, which will be described later, enters the game area 7 through a shot ball guide passage (not shown), and then enters the game area 7. Come down. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening and is detected by the first start winning opening switch 14a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, When the first start condition is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first special figure reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first special figure reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 569 and is detected by the second start winning port switch 570, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variation display ends. The second special condition is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 569. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second special figure reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second special figure reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The fluctuation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a preset fluctuation time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, the special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “missed”.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variation display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, unlike the big hit game state, the small hit game state in which the game ball can enter the accessory unit Y is controlled.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol corresponding to the “15 rounds” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to the first big hit state (15 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. To do. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state), the big winning opening door 20a of the special variable winning ball device 20 generates a predetermined number (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls for the first period. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed by opening the grand prize winning opening in the period until this time. In this way, the special prize opening door 20a that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then closes the special prize opening, thereby allowing a special variable prize. The ball device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15-round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to “5 rounds” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state (5-round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit state, the special prize winning ball door 20a of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls are generated. Thus, by making the special winning opening open, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door 20a that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then closes the special prize opening, thereby allowing a special variable prize. The ball device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the second big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round number (for example, “5”).

  In such a second big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big prize opening, but the number of round executions (the number of times the first winning opening is opened) is the first big hit state. Less than the number of rounds. The second big hit state is also called a second specific game state. Further, the second big hit state is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the predetermined winning period of the special winning ball apparatus 20a of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is shorter than the first big hit state. It may be a thing. That is, in the second big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the first big hit state, and the number of executions of the round is the first big hit state. It may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds.

  In addition, after the first big hit state or the second big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “5 rounds” or “15 rounds” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special gaming state As described above, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) is performed in which the special symbol fluctuation display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state or a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good.

  After the special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning that changes the accessory unit winning port 305 to an open state advantageous to the player in the small hitting restriction member 301 provided in the upper right portion of the gaming area 7. Operation is performed. In other words, in the small hit gaming state, an operation for opening the small hitting restriction member 301 for 2 seconds is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the operation for opening the small hitting restriction member 301 for 2 seconds is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit gaming state, You may perform the operation | movement which opens the restriction member 301 for small hits in multiple times. When performing the operation of opening the small hitting restriction member 301 a plurality of times as described above, the total opening time of the small hitting restriction member 301 in the small hitting gaming state is set to the small hitting limit of this embodiment. It is desirable that the opening time of the regulating member 301 be within 2 seconds.

  In addition, after these small hit game states are ended, in this embodiment, the normal game state is always set regardless of whether or not the big hit state is entered. In other words, if the small hit gaming state is improperly generated in the short-time state, regardless of whether or not to shift to the big-hit state as a penalty for improper gaming, the short-time state ends and the normal gaming state However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the small hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the change display result is “small hit” is changed. Control may be continued. Also, if the small hit game state is not a big hit after being generated in the short time state, the short time game state is maintained, while the small hit game state is generated in the short time state and then a big hit is made In addition, it may be possible not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game ends.

  If a game ball that has entered into the accessory unit Y is detected by the V winning switch 210 due to the execution of the special game whose fluctuation display result is “small hit”, 15 rounds or 5 rounds are determined by lottery. It may be a big hit game state.

  In the short-time state, the normal symbol display time on the normal symbol game on the normal symbol game 10 is controlled to be shorter than that in the normal state. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable wing piece in the variable winning device 15 based on the control that improves the probability of “per normal” than in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result is “per normal”. The first start condition is established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the first start winning opening, such as a control for making the game ball longer than in the normal state and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility is usually performed in the symbol process.

  In the time saving state, one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening in the short-time state and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the first start winning opening is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure (first special symbol) in the first special symbol display 8a is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. As a result, the time until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the short-time state. Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also called a high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also called a low base state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, a special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (second special symbol) on the display 8b, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. In the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach” that is not yet displayed as a temporary stop when the effect design that is temporarily stopped in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbols") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the production symbols are changing synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination It is.

  Specifically, a portion of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when the effect symbol to be performed (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. In the display state where the production symbol is fluctuating, or while the production symbol constitutes all or part of the jackpot combination in all or part of the production symbol display area of “left”, “middle”, “right” The display state is changing in synchronization.

  Next, a circuit configuration in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer (not shown) for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer 156, and the like. Various boards such as a main board 31 (game control board), a voice control board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are mounted are installed. Yes. The effect control board 80 and the main board 31 are housed in dedicated board housing cases and attached to the back side of the game board 6 (see FIG. 8).

  Further, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply board and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board is supplied with the main board 31 and each electrical component control board (production control board 80 and payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to the component (operating component) and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 are provided. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  Further, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The terminal board 91 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security Information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, error status signals, and the like.

  Note that the error state signal includes a door opening signal indicating that the game frame is in an open state, and vibrations greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold (number of detections) based on detection of vibration by the vibration sensor 400, as will be described later. When it is determined that vibration due to fraud) has occurred, a vibration detection signal or the like indicating this vibration detection error state is included. This error status signal is input to a call lamp (not shown), a hall computer (not shown), or the like, and is used for error notification using the call lamp or monitoring of an illegal act by the hall computer.

  In addition, the game balls stored in a storage tank provided at the upper part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 pass through the guide rail and reach the ball payout device 97 via a curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 97 is stopped. When the ball-out switch detects a shortage of game balls, the supply of game balls to the storage tank of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed from the supply mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize and a game ball based on a ball rental request are paid out and the upper plate 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 4 through the surplus ball guide passage. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device 97 is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device 97 is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device 98 is also stopped.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game control microcomputer 156 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 156 further includes a random number circuit 60 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 156 (CPU 56) executes (processes) in the following. The CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 60 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 60 has a function for selecting and setting a numerical data update range (initial value selection and setting function and upper limit selection and setting function), a numerical data update rule selection and setting function, and selection switching of numerical data update rules. It has various functions such as functions. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 60. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156). The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 60 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 60 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data as MR1 from the random number circuit 60 when a start winning to the first start winning port switch 14a or the second start winning port switch 570 occurs, and changes the special symbol and the production symbol. At the start, whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on MR1, that is, whether or not to make a big hit is determined. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The game control microcomputer 156 has serial communication for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (effect control microcomputer). A circuit 61 is incorporated. The payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 156 through serial communication.

  The payout control board 37 is connected to a ball payout device 97 and a hit ball launching device 98. The payout control board 37 is used for paying out game balls by the ball payout device 97 and launching game balls by the hit ball launching device 98. 37.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag and the value of the reserved memory number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (value of the prize ball command output counter) Is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 156 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 156 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). In addition, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM 55 is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 14a, the second starting winning port switch 570, the count switch 23, each winning port switch 30, the V winning switch 210, the discharge port switch 220, the inflow port switch 230, the vibration sensor 400. An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from the game control microcomputer 156 to the game control microcomputer 156 is also mounted on the main board 31. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 156 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 156 when the power is turned on, and an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state are sent via the terminal board 91 to the hall computer. An information output circuit 64 that outputs to an external device such as (not shown) is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The accessory unit Y is connected to the output circuit 59 together with the solenoids 16 and 21, and starts operation in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 156 at the time of activation. Further, after the operation of the accessory unit Y is started, the operation is controlled by the controller 701 built in the accessory unit Y.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77. Then, display control is performed with the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, an effect control CPU (not shown) operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives from the main board 31 inputted via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port in response to the embedded signal (effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  An effect control CPU (not shown) reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. An effect control CPU (not shown) outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. In addition, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port portion which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 156 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU (not shown) outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). The effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25a provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 12A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display 8b. The command 81XXH corresponds to a variation display of a special symbol in the special symbol game, and a variation pattern such as an effect symbol which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas in the effect display device 9. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating (variation time). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, or the variable display result is “ Different EXT data is set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which one of a plurality of types is the big hit type in the case of “big hit”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variation display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variation display result is “out of range”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5-round big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15 round big hit”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result notification command indicating a predetermined determination result indicating that the variation display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8D00H is a V winning notification command for notifying that the gaming ball is detected by the V winning switch 210 (see FIG. 6) in the big hit inlet 207 after the game ball enters the big hit hole 203 in the rotating accessory device 200. is there.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stoppage (determination) of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command, even if different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determined result. Good. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data corresponding to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, “5”, “15”) in the 15 round big hit state or the 5 round big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the variable prize device 15 is detected by the first start prize port switch 14a and a start prize (first start prize) is generated. The first start winning opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a is established. The command B200H is displayed on the second special symbol display based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 569 is detected by the second start winning opening switch 570 and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. This is a second start winning opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the device 8b is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first special figure hold memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold memory number in order to be able to specify the special figure hold memory number on the first special figure hold memory display unit 9a or the like. is there. The command C2XXH is a second special figure reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number so as to be specified on the second special figure reserved memory display unit 9b or the like. is there. The first special figure reserved memory number notification command is transmitted, for example, by the first start winning opening winning designation command based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening. Is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The second special figure reserved memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 569 and the second starting condition is satisfied, When transmitted, it is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The first special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command start execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It is also possible to transmit in response to this.

  The first special figure reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. The second special figure reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In the present embodiment, the first start prize opening prize designation command or the second start prize opening prize designation command for designating which one of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening 569 has been won as reserved storage information. And a first special figure reserved memory number notification command and a second special figure reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. It should be noted that when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved special memory number addition designation command (first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command or 2nd special figure reserved memory number addition designation command), while the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved special memory number subtraction indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. A designation command (first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second special figure reservation memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  Command C601H is a first error notification start designation command for designating the start of the first error notification (FIG. 26A). Command C602H is a second error notification start designation command for designating the start of the second error notification (FIG. 26B). Command C603H is an error notification end designation command for designating the end of error notification.

  Note that the first error notification start designation command determines that a vibration of a predetermined threshold (number of detections) or more has occurred based on the detection of vibration by the vibration sensor 400 when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y. This command is sent when Further, the second error notification start designation command determines that a vibration equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (number of detections) has occurred based on detection of vibration by the vibration sensor 400 when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y. This command is sent when

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used on the main board 31 side. In the present embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each random number MR5 for determining the normal display result is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 60 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 56 may use a random counter different from the random number circuit 60 and update various numerical data by software to count numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR5.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled to the big hit game state by setting the big display as the big hit game, This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the state, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine whether the jackpot type, which is the variation display mode of the effect design when the variation display result is “big hit”, is “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random number MR5 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 10 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 156 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 54 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 56 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 54 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 56 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of a display result determination table as a table for determining the first special figure display result and the second special figure display result stored in the ROM 54. The display result determination table becomes a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. Before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, whether the fluctuation display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state as a "big hit", and whether the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state as a "small hit" FIG. 10 is a table referred to for determination based on a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result.

  In the display result determination table, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determination is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for decision to be assigned.

  In the first special figure setting example in the display result determination table, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “8000” to “8327”) are assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit”, and other ranges Determined values (“0” to “7999”, “8328” to “65535”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “out”.

  On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special chart in the display result determination table, the determined value of the predetermined range (value in the range of “0” to “327”) is assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit”. The determined values (“328” to “65535”) in other ranges are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, in the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the “small hit” does not occur, and the second special graphic by the second special symbol display 8b is used. "Small hits" are generated only in special game.

  That is, in the variable display based on the first special figure hold memory, as shown in the setting example of the first special figure in the display result determination table, the variable display result is only a big hit at a ratio of 1/200. Since the probability of a big hit is 1/200, the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory shows the setting example of the second special figure in the display result determination table. As described above, in addition to the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation memory, the fluctuation display result becomes a big hit at a ratio of 1/200, and the fluctuation display result becomes a small hit at a ratio of 199/200. In this small hit game state, the game state is detected by the V winning switch 210 and the game state becomes a big hit, so that the variation display based on the second special figure holding memory is controlled to the big hit game state. Is higher than the ratio of controlling the big hit gaming state by the variable display based on the first special figure holding memory by the probability of the big hit via the small hit.

  FIG. 14B shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled as the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 8b), the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of types of big hit types such as “5 rounds” and “15 rounds” Assigned to.

  In addition, when a “big hit” due to a V winning occurs during a small hit game, a winning ball is also generated in the winning of the bonus unit Y by the small hit (detection of the game ball by the discharge port switch 220). In the case of a “big hit” with a V prize, the small hit is 1 round. When the big hit type is “5 rounds”, the real hit is “6 rounds”, and when the big hit type is “15 rounds” This is a big hit of “16 rounds”.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, the allocation of the decision values to the jackpot types of “5 rounds” and “15 rounds” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. ing. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, the value in the range of “0” to “35” of the decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “5 rounds”, and the decision values of “36” to “ The range of “99” is assigned to the jackpot type of “15 rounds”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of “0” to “74” of the decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “5 rounds”, and the decision value of “75” to “75” The range of “99” is assigned to the jackpot type of “15 rounds”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b is satisfied. Thus, the expected value of the number of balls to be played (the number of balls paid out) in the big hit game can be varied.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the determined values in the same range as when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit types of “5 rounds” and “15 rounds”. You may do it. For example, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, a big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 15A and a small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 15B are prepared in advance. Although not specifically shown, a deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal time) and a deviation variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) are also prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table is a random number value for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern type determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”. Are assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, the portion where the decision value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type varies depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined There is. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”, the allocation of the decision values to the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-2 differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  When the big hit type is determined as “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state, each variation pattern type The assignment of the decision value to may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, when the big hit type is determined to be “5 rounds” or “15 rounds”, the variation pattern type varies depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short-time state. A decision value may be assigned to the. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table is used for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” (pre-determined). It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table, the range of all the determined values (“1” to “251”) is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. For this reason, in the case of a small hit, the variation pattern type is always determined to be CA4-1.

  When the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal time) and the deviation variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “out of range”, the variation pattern type is It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type. Here, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal time) is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) is selected, for example, as a use table corresponding to the fact that time reduction control is performed when the gaming state is the time reduction state.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal time) and the deviation variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control), the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratios determined for each variation pattern type are different from each other. There is a part. As a result, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is being performed in the time-saving state. The deviation variation pattern type determination table (during normal operation) and the deviation variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) include portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-short state control is being performed.

  Next, the configuration of the vibration sensor 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8, the vibration sensor 400 is provided at an attachment position 6 a in the vicinity of the effect control board 80 on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, the game board 6 is a unit in which devices such as the effect display device 9 and the effect control board 80 are integrally formed on the back side of the plywood board on which the game area 7 is formed. That is, the vibration sensor 400 is fixed with respect to the game board 6 (game area 7). The accessory unit Y, which is a motivation for a malicious player to vibrate, is provided in the game board 6 (game area 7). By fixing the vibration sensor 400 to the game board 6, It is possible to improve the detection accuracy of the vibration in the game area 7 that affects the game. In this embodiment, the vibration sensor 400 is fixed through various devices and members fixed to the back side of the plywood board in which the game area 7 is formed. Moreover, you may make it fix the vibration sensor 400 directly on the back side of the plywood board in which the game area | region 7 was formed.

  The game board 6 can be attached to and detached from the front frame 101. The front frame 101 is attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable, and the outer frame 100 is fixed to the game island. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be exchanged by attaching and detaching only the game board 6 with the outer frame 100 and the front frame 101 fixed to the game island. For example, a game board 6 of a model that includes an accessory unit Y and is prone to fraud that gives vibrations is equipped with a vibration sensor 400, and does not include the accessory unit Y and vibrates. It is possible to prevent the vibration sensor 400 from being mounted on the game board 6 of a model in which a fraudulent act that gives a fare is difficult to be performed (the probability of being a big hit does not change even if a fraudulent act is performed). By doing in this way, it is possible not to mount the vibration sensor 400 on the game board 6 of a model that does not require the vibration sensor 400, so compared with mounting the vibration sensor 400 on the outer frame 100, the front frame 101, and the like. Thus, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced, and the outer frame 100 and the front frame 101 can be reused.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the vibration sensor 400 is attached to a predetermined attachment position 6 a on the back surface of the game board 6 via the attachment member 410. The attachment member 410 has an extending portion 411 having a quadrangular shape (box shape) extending rearward from the attachment position 6a. The vibration sensor 400 is attached to the distal end side (rear side) of the extended portion 411.

  Note that the attachment member 410 is made of synthetic resin. In this embodiment, the mounting member 410 is formed using ABS resin. The attachment member 410 may be formed using a resin such as polystyrene or acrylic. Since the attachment member 410 is made of a synthetic resin that is a soft material (soft) compared to glass, metal, or the like, the attachment member 410 is likely to vibrate, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate.

  The vibration sensor 400 has a cylindrical casing 401. A wiring 409 connected to the main board 31 extends from the lower end of the housing 401. A vibration pulse (detection signal) output when the vibration sensor 400 detects vibration is transmitted to the main substrate 31 through the wiring 409.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a metal ball 403 made of a material such as iron or stainless steel is housed in the housing 401 of the vibration sensor 400, and a holding member that holds the metal ball 403 from below. 402 is provided. The upper surface of the holding member 402 is a curved surface 402a that has an arc shape in a curved sectional view. A proximity detection device 404 that detects the proximity state of the metal sphere 403 is provided directly below the curved surface 402a.

  The proximity detection device 404 in this embodiment does not output a vibration pulse when the metal sphere 403 is close to the proximity detection device 404 (when the metal sphere 403 is in a steady position). When the metal sphere 403 is separated from the proximity detector 404 (when the metal sphere 403 is at the vibration position), a vibration pulse is output.

  Specifically, when the vibration sensor 400 shakes in the horizontal direction (vibration is applied), the metal ball 403 rolls along the curved surface 402a. Due to this rolling, the metal ball 403 is separated from the proximity detector 404, so that the proximity detector 404 outputs a vibration pulse. Further, even when the vibration sensor 400 swings in the vertical direction (vibration is applied), the metal ball 403 moves away from the proximity detection device 404, and thus the proximity detection device 404 outputs a vibration pulse.

  In the present embodiment, the vibration sensor 400 using the metal ball 403 and the proximity detection device 404 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration sensor 400 detects vibration. Other devices may be used as long as they sometimes output pulse signals. For example, a sensor that detects vibration by measuring acceleration, a sensor that detects vibration by detecting the movement of a weight with a piezoelectric element, and whether or not a metal sphere contacts an electrode disposed in the vicinity A sensor or the like that detects vibration may be used as the vibration sensor 400.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the housing 401 of the vibration sensor 400 is provided with two projecting pieces 405 that extend in both the left and right directions. A hole into which a screw is inserted is formed in the projecting piece 405, and the screw inserted into the projecting piece 405 is formed in a female screw part 417 formed at the front end (rear end) of the mounting member 410. By screwing, the vibration sensor 400 is fixed to the tip of the mounting member 410.

  Further, an attachment piece 414 extending upward is extended on the front end side (attachment position 6a side) of the extension portion 411 of the attachment member 410. Reinforcing pieces 413 that reinforce the coupling state of the mounting pieces 414 and the extending portions 411 are formed at the left and right ends of the mounting pieces 414 and the ends of the extending portions 411. Further, the front end surface of the extending portion 411 and the front end surface of the attachment piece 414 are integrally formed as a vertical surface that can come into contact with the attachment position 6a. Further, since the front end surface of the extending portion 411 and the front end surface of the mounting piece 414 are brought into contact (contact) with the mounting position 6a, vibration is easily transmitted from the mounting position 6a.

  Further, insertion holes 415 into which screws are inserted are formed at two positions on the left and right sides of the mounting piece 414, and two females in which the screws inserted into the two insertion holes 415 are formed at the mounting position 6a. The attachment member 410 is fixed to the attachment position 6a by being screwed to a screw portion (not shown). The insertion hole 415 of the attachment member 410 is provided at a position displaced upward from the center position C (see FIG. 10C) of the extending portion 411 in the vertical direction. The extension member 411 is attached to the attachment position 6a at a position displaced upward (in one direction) from the central position C in the vertical direction of the extension part 411 (see FIG. 10C). The mounting member 410 is likely to vibrate because the front end portion (rear end portion) of the mounting member 410 is mounted in an unstable state in which it is likely to swing in the vertical direction as compared with the mounting at the center position C in the vertical direction. As a result, the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate in the vertical direction.

  In this embodiment, the attachment member 410 is attached to the attachment position 6 a by the attachment piece 414 extending upward, and the attachment member 410 is attached so as to hang from the attachment piece 414. The present invention is not limited to this, and an attachment piece extending downward from the attachment member may be provided, and the attachment member may be attached to the attachment position 6a by the attachment piece extending downward. That is, you may make it use the attachment member 410 of a present Example in the state turned upside down. Even in that case, the attachment member 410 is attached to the attachment position 6a at a position displaced downward (one direction) from the center position C (see FIG. 10C) in the vertical direction of the extending portion 411. Thus, the attachment member 410 is likely to vibrate.

  In this embodiment, the mounting piece 414 extends upward from the extending portion 411. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and mounting pieces are provided on both the left and right sides of the extending portion 411. Alternatively, an attachment piece extending both above and below the extending portion 411 may be provided, and at the position displaced from the center position (center of gravity position) of the extending portion 411 (displaced position), the attachment position 6a is set by the attachment piece. The mounting member 410 may be configured to be attached to.

  In this embodiment, the attachment piece 414 is extended from the extension portion 411, and the extension portion 411 is attached to the attachment position 6a via the attachment piece 414. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the extending portion 411 itself may be provided with an insertion hole into which a screw is inserted, and the extending portion 411 may be attached to the attachment position 6a. Even in that case, the insertion hole formed in the extending portion 411 is provided at a position displaced in one direction from the center position C in the vertical direction of the extending portion 411 (see FIG. 10C). .

  Protrusions 416 for positioning when the attachment member 410 is attached to the attachment position 6a are provided in the vicinity of the two insertion holes 415 of the attachment piece 414. The protruding portion 416 is integrally extended from a step portion 415a formed so as to surround the periphery of the insertion hole 415, and the tip of the protruding portion 416 is forward of the step portion 415a (in the direction toward the mounting position 6a). ). A fitting hole (not shown) in which these two protrusions 416 and step 415a are fitted is formed in the attachment position 6a.

  The two left and right projections 416 of the mounting piece 414 are provided at positions displaced in the vertical direction (displaced positions) (see FIG. 10C). Therefore, the attachment piece 414 is not easily shaken in the vertical direction (longitudinal direction), and is firmly attached to the attachment position 6a. In addition, the mounting member 410 can be positioned in an appropriate direction by the two protrusions 416 and mounted at the mounting position 6a, and an assembly operator who mounts the mounting member 410 mistakenly turns the mounting member 410 upside down. There is no such thing as attaching.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the extending portion 411 of the mounting member 410 has a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip end portion (rear side). That is, the extending portion 411 has a shape that narrows toward the tip. Further, the extended portion 411 has an open base portion (front side), and a hollow portion 412 formed therein. The cavity portion 412 is a cavity that narrows (narrows) toward the tip corresponding to the outer shape of the extended portion 411. Therefore, when the mounting member 410 is molded, the mounting member 410 can be easily removed from the mold.

  In this embodiment, the gradual decrease toward the tip means a shape in which the cross-sectional area gradually decreases toward the tip. In the present embodiment, a hollow portion 412 is formed inside the extending portion 411, and the thickness of the extending portion 411 is formed to be the same thickness from the base portion (front side) toward the distal end portion (rear side). Therefore, the outer shape of the extending portion 411 is narrowed toward the tip, so that the cross-sectional area gradually decreases. Further, when the wall thickness of the extended portion 411 is not uniform, the cross-sectional area of the extended portion 411 may be an area including the cavity portion 412, and the cross-sectional area gradually decreases. Also good.

  The shape that gradually decreases toward the tip may be a shape in which the mass gradually decreases toward the tip. Further, by changing the density of the members constituting the extending portion 411 between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion of the extending portion 411, for example, the distal end portion of the extending portion 411 has a cavity but the base of the extending portion 411 The end portion may be configured not to have a cavity, the distal end portion of the extending portion 411 may be lighter than the proximal end portion, and the mass may gradually decrease toward the distal end portion.

  In this embodiment, the extending portion 411 of the mounting member 410 has a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip end portion (rear side), so that the vibration sensor 400 easily vibrates. Become. In other words, since the vibration amplitude of the tip portion can be made larger than the vibration amplitude applied to the base portion of the extending portion 411, the vibration sensor 400 is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor 400 can easily detect the vibration. Can do.

  Further, since the hollow portion 412 is formed inside the extending portion 411, the attachment member 410 can be reduced in weight, and when vibration is applied to the attachment member 410 from the attachment position 6a, the vibration energy is reduced. Can be prevented from being consumed by vibrating the mounting member 410 itself, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate.

  Further, in the extending portion 411 of the mounting member 410, the protruding dimension L in the front-rear direction (extending direction) of the extending portion 411 is longer than the height dimension H in the vertical direction (L> H) (FIG. 10 (A)). Further, the extending portion 411 of the mounting member 410 has a protruding dimension L in the front-rear direction (extending direction) of the extending portion 411 longer than a width dimension W in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) (L> W). (See FIG. 10B).

  In the present embodiment, the extending portion 411 has a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip portion (rear side), and the height dimension H at the base portion that is the longest (large) dimension. The protrusion dimension L is longer than the width dimension W. Further, in the extended portion 411, it is only necessary that the projecting dimension L is longer than the height dimension H and the width dimension W at the tip portion which is at least the shortest (smallest) dimension. Further, when the projecting dimension L is longer than the height dimension H or the width dimension W of at least the shortest (smallest) dimension, when the peripheral surface of the extended portion 411 is uneven, good. By doing in this way, the vibration applied from the attachment position 6a is amplified by the extending portion 411 of the attachment member 410, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor 400 can easily detect the vibration. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, in the extended portion 411, the height dimension H in the vertical direction is shorter (W> H) than the width dimension W in the left-right direction (horizontal direction). Therefore, the extending portion 411 is easily shaken in the vertical direction (longitudinal direction), and the vibration sensor 400 is easily vibrated in the vertical direction.

  For example, when a malicious player strikes or shakes the pachinko gaming machine 1 to give vibration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 swings back and forth. That is, the vibration sensor 400 vibrates in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Therefore, in this embodiment, the extending portion 411 of the attachment member 410 is extended rearward, and the vibration sensor 400 is attached to the tip of the extension member 411, so that the vibration in the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is amplified by the attachment member 410. The vibration sensor 400 is easy to vibrate in the vertical direction.

  In the present embodiment, in the extended portion 411, the height dimension H in the vertical direction is shorter than the width dimension W in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) (W> H). However, the height dimension H in the vertical direction may be longer (H> W) than the width dimension W in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) in the extending portion 411. In the extended portion 411, the width dimension W in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) and the height dimension H in the vertical direction may be the same length (W = H).

  In the present embodiment, the extending portion 411 has a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the base portion (front side) toward the tip end portion (rear side), but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the extending portion 411 may have a truncated cone shape that gradually decreases from the tip portion (rear side) toward the base portion (front side).

  In this embodiment, the hollow portion 412 is formed inside the extended portion 411. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the extended portion 411 does not have the hollow portion 412. It may be. Further, the extending portion 411 may have other shapes such as a plate shape or a rod shape.

  In this embodiment, the attachment member 410 for attaching the vibration sensor 400 to the attachment position 6a is configured as a single member. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production control board 80 and the main control member are not limited thereto. An extension portion extending rearward is formed in a part of the substrate storage case in which the substrate 31 and the like are stored, and the protrusion dimension L in the front-rear direction (extension direction) is the height dimension H or width in the vertical direction. It may be longer than the dimension W, and a configuration in which the vibration sensor 400 is provided in the extended portion may be used.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. First, the operation of the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 156) will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the game control microcomputer 156 executes main processing. In the main processing, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level. Then, the game control microcomputer 156 (CPU 56) starts a main process (not shown) after S1 after executing a security check process which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped Confirm (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, time reduction flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set. The portion that may be initialized includes, for example, an area in which the state of whether or not the first error flag set in an error detection process (see FIG. 19) described later is set, This is an area where the game unit in-unit game ball counter (FIG. 21A), the unit period counter (FIG. 21B), the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) are stored, and the like. Note that after the game state restoration process is executed, an initial value is set in the first error flag, and the game unit in-unit game ball counter (FIG. 21A), unit period counter (FIG. 21B), observation The value stored in the period counter (FIG. 21C) is cleared (erased).

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits to the effect control board 80 a total reserved memory number designation command in which the value of the total reserved memory number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Is set. Note that after the initialization process is executed, an initial value is set in the first error flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command for initializing a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when receiving the initialization designation command, the effect control microcomputer performs display on the effect display device 9 to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification. In S13, the CPU 56 transmits an activation signal (activation designation command) for starting the drive control of the accessory motor M to the controller 701 of the accessory unit Y. The controller 701 starts driving control of the accessory motor M by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 156 (CPU 56) via the output circuit 59.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 60 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program so as to cause the random number circuit 60 to update the random R value.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, as an initial value, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19).

  In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit. The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer that actually executes the reach production control.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20a). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a first error flag or a second error flag set in an error detection process (see FIG. 19) described later is set (S20b). If the first error flag or the second error flag is set, the process proceeds to S35 described later. On the other hand, if the first error flag or the second error flag is not set, the process proceeds to S21.

  In S21, the CPU 56 detects detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 14a, the second starting winning port switch 570, the count switch 23, the discharge port switch 220, the inflow port switch 230, and the like via the input driver circuit 58. Are input, and their state is determined (switching process: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. The process is executed (S22a). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by S32 and S33 mentioned later Execute control to

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the vibration sensor 400 detects a predetermined number of vibrations or more, and executes an error detection process for setting the first error flag or the second error flag based on the determination result (S22b). ). The error detection process will be described later (see FIG. 19).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first error flag or the second error flag set in the error detection process is set (S22c). If the first error flag or the second error flag is set, the process proceeds to S35 described later. On the other hand, if the first error flag or the second error flag is not set, the process proceeds to S23.

  In S23, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall computer (not shown), for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start prize port switch 14a, the second start prize port switch 570, the discharge port switch 220 and the count switch 23 (S30). ). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to detection of winning based on one of the first starting winning port switch 14a, the second starting winning port switch 570, the discharge port switch 220 and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to the solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22a in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the second special symbol indicator 8b in the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22a in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

  In S35, which proceeds when the first error flag or the second error flag is set in S20b or S22c described above, the CPU 56 performs a connection signal output stop process. In this connection signal output stop process, the output of the connection signal to the payout control board 37 is stopped in order to stop the game ball from firing.

  In the present embodiment, when a connection signal is output from both the main board 31 and the card unit 50 to the payout control board 37, a discharge control signal is output from the payout control board 37 to the hitting ball launcher 98. It is configured as follows. The hitting ball launching device 98 is configured not to energize the drive motor for launching the game ball unless at least the launch control signal is output from the payout control board 37. Therefore, unless a connection signal is output from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37, even if the hitting operation handle 5 is operated, the drive motor is not driven and the game ball is not fired. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first error flag or the second error flag is set, that is, when there is a vibration detection error, the output of the connection signal to the payout control board 37 is stopped in S35. Thus, a transition to a firing stop state in which no game ball is fired is made. Therefore, consumption of unnecessary game balls can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, when the first error flag or the second error flag is set, the connection signal output stop process (S35) is performed every time a timer interrupt is applied, so that a launch stop state in which no game ball is fired is achieved. Maintained. When the first error flag or the second error flag is cleared, the connection signal output stop process (S35) is not performed, and the game ball is controlled so that it can be launched.

  The present invention is not limited to this, and in order to control the firing stop state, for example, a hitting ball launching device that outputs a firing stop signal from the CPU 56 to the hitting ball launching device 98 and inputs the firing stop signal. In 98, even if the hitting operation handle 5 is operated, the driving motor may not be driven, and control may be performed so that the game ball is not fired. In that case, if the firing stop signal has already been output in the process of S35, the firing stop signal may not be output again. When the connection signal output stop process is performed once and the firing stop signal has already been output, the connection signal output stop process may be omitted in the subsequent timer interrupt process. The control state in the hit ball launching device 98 is initialized by turning on the power again. That is, it is controlled so that the game ball can be launched.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second error flag is set (S36). Here, if the second error flag is not set, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second error flag is set, the process proceeds to S37.

  In S37, the CPU 56 executes an error canceling process for clearing the second error flag when a predetermined time has elapsed after the setting of the second error flag (S37). The error cancellation process will be described later (see FIG. 20). Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S22b, S22c, and S29) in the timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that a timer interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is It may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. First, the CPU 56 executes a start winning process for extracting and storing each game random number MR1 to MR4 as to which of the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening 569 a game ball has won (S300). -). In the start winning process, the CPU 56 transmits a start winning designation command and the like shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B to the effect control board 80 in accordance with the start winning opening where the game ball has won. Execute transmission settings for

  After execution of the process of S300-, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of stored numerical data (total number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is cleared when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to S304. To a value corresponding to (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Also, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer for effect control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control for opening the accessory unit winning port 305 is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 22 is driven to open the accessory unit winning port 305. Also, the execution time of the small hit release process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). Note that the small hit pre-release process is a process for starting a small hit game.

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The control for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the accessory unit winning opening 305 and the control for confirming the establishment of the detection of the game ball by the V winning switch 210 are performed. When the closing condition of the accessory unit winning port 305 is satisfied and when the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 210, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to S310 (10 in this example). (Decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. When the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 210 in the small hit release process, the control for determining the jackpot type as the V winning jackpot based on the detection of the game ball by the V winning switch 210 is performed. The internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). In addition, when the game ball detection by the V winning switch 210 is not established in the small hit release process, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the total reserved memory number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total reserved memory number is 0, the process is terminated. If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the process proceeds to S52, and the value of the first special figure reserved memory number is confirmed (S52).

  Specifically, the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the first special symbol reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 indicates a special symbol pointer (whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol. Data indicating “first” is set in the flag) (S53). On the other hand, if the first special figure holding storage number is 0, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer (S54). In other words, in this embodiment, if the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter is not 0, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the second special symbol. Therefore, the display result of the second special symbol variation display is less likely to be derived than the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first special figure reserved memory number = 1 in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number buffer 1. Each random number value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 stores each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number = 1 in the second special figure reserved memory number buffer. The random number value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter, and the first special figure reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area in. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second special figure reserved memory number buffer are shift.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets the first special figure reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first special figure reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value stored in the corresponding storage area is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, in the second special figure reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, a storage area corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first special figure reserved memory number (or each second special figure reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first special figure. The number of reserved memories (or the number of second special figure reserved memories) = 1, 2, 3 and 4 is matched.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the display of the special symbol hold memory display 18 by 1 (S57), and decrements the value of the total hold memory number by 1 (S58).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction ( S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first special symbol hold memory number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second special symbol holding memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or data indicating“ second ”indicating that the process is to be executed for the second start winning opening 569, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is to be executed for the second special symbol. The indicated data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random value MR1 (for determining the special figure display result) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number stored in advance in the first special figure reservation storage buffer and the second special figure reservation storage buffer extracted in the start winning process, and performs the big hit determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 14A) with a random value MR1 and executes a process of determining that it is a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, when the value of the random number value MR1 matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61; Yes), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  When it is determined in S61 that the big hit is not made (S61; No), the CPU 56 compares the predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 14A) with the random value MR1, and determines the random value MR1. It is determined whether or not the value matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 14A (S62). If the value of the random number MR1 matches any one of the small hit determination values, the small hit flag indicating that the small hit is set and the process proceeds to S75, and the random value MR1 is set to any of the small hit determination values. If not, the process proceeds to S75 without going through S63.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Next, using the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14B, the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“5 round jackpot”, “ Any of “15 round big hits”) is determined as the big hit type (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted in the start winning process of S300- and stored in advance in the first special figure reservation storage buffer or the second special figure reservation storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. Do.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “5-round jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “15 round jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. When the small hit flag is set, a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol, which is a small hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. In this way, by determining the jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to specify whether or not the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol using a special symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76), and the process ends.

  Next, error detection processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 156 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, a vibration pulse (detection signal) is output every time the vibration sensor 400 detects vibration, and this vibration pulse is input to the game control microcomputer 156. The CPU 56 counts the number of times the vibration pulse is input (the number of times the vibration is detected). If the number of times the detection is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the pachinko gaming machine 1 vibrates with a specific strength (due to fraudulent acts). It is determined that vibration) has occurred. If the number of times of detection is less than a predetermined threshold, the vibration generated by the movement of the game ball in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the movement of the movable accessory (not the vibration due to the fraud) is not detected. It is determined that the vibration is not generated.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 counts the number of vibration detections every unit period (for example, 120 ms; 0.12 seconds) that is a predetermined period (time). Furthermore, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of vibration detections is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold within an observation period (eg, 1200 ms; 1.2 seconds) that is an integer (natural number) times (eg, 10 times) the unit period. Determine. Note that the CPU 56 shifts and updates the unit period included as the observation period every time the unit period elapses. For example, when the first to tenth unit periods are the target of the observation period, when the unit period elapses, the oldest first unit period in the observation period is excluded from the target of the observation period, and the following The second to eleventh unit periods are newly set as the observation period targets. Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of vibration detections is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold within the newly set observation period, and performs a process of sequentially repeating this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, four vibrations are detected in the first unit period, two vibrations are detected in the second unit period, and two vibrations are detected in the third unit period. Vibrations are detected, one vibration is detected in the fourth unit period, zero vibrations are detected in the fifth unit period, and zero vibrations are detected in the sixth unit period. 0 vibrations are detected in the 7th unit period, 0 vibrations are detected in the 8th unit period, 1 vibration is detected in the 9th unit period, and 10th vibration is detected. When one vibration is detected within the unit period, the number of detections within the observation period is 11 times.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, after the target unit period of the observation period is shifted and updated, if eight vibrations are detected within the eleventh unit period, the first unit period Is excluded from the target of the observation period, so the number of detections within the observation period is 15. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), when six times of vibrations are detected within the twelfth unit period after the target unit period of the observation period is further shifted and updated, the second unit Since the period is excluded from the target of the observation period, the number of detections within the observation period is 19.

  In the present embodiment, the threshold value used for the determination is varied depending on whether or not there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y. That is, the threshold value is different when there is an influence on the appearance and when there is no influence on the appearance. For example, when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, the first threshold for observation period (one time) is used, and when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y, the second threshold for observation period. (12 times) is used. When there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, since a malicious player is likely to cheat, the first threshold for observation period (one time) is more than the second threshold for observation period (12 times). Is a stricter threshold (severe condition).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, in the storage area in the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156, the game unit in-unit game ball counter (FIG. 21A) and the unit period counter (FIG. 21 (B)) and an observation period counter (FIG. 21 (C)) are provided.

  The bonus ball counter (FIG. 21A) counts the number of game balls in the bonus unit Y, and detects (counts) the game balls flowing into the bonus unit Y. A value obtained by subtracting the count of the game balls by the discharge port switch 220 for detecting (counting) the game balls discharged from the accessory unit Y from the count of the game balls by the inflow port switch 230 is stored.

  The unit period counter (FIG. 21 (B)) is a counter that stores the number of vibration pulses detected per unit period (for example, 120 ms; 0.12 seconds), and is a unit of 10 observation periods. The number of vibration pulses detected in the period is stored. In the present embodiment, an area for storing the number of detections of each unit period is provided in association with the counter numbers “1” to “10”. For example, the number of vibration pulses detected corresponding to the oldest unit period in the observation period is stored in the storage area corresponding to the counter number “1”, and the latest unit is stored in the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10”. The number of vibration pulses detected corresponding to the period is stored. Each time a vibration pulse is input, 1 is added to the number of times the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10” is detected.

  Each time the unit period elapses, the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “1” is erased, and the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter numbers “2” to “10” The storage area corresponding to the numbers “1” to “9” is shifted and updated. Then, the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10” is erased by shifting to the upper position, and every time the vibration pulse is input again, the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10” is 1 Will be added.

  In the initial state (when the power is turned on), the number of detections in the storage area corresponding to all the counter numbers “1” to “10” is cleared (erased). 1 is added to the number of times of detection of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10”. That is, the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10” is a storage area for inputting the number of detections.

  The observation period counter (FIG. 21C) stores the total number of detection times stored in each storage area of the unit period counter. The value of the observation period counter is updated every time a vibration pulse is input (every time the unit period counter is updated).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the error detection process. In the error detection process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the unit period timer that counts the unit period (S401). Then, it is determined whether or not the unit period timer has expired (S402). Here, if the unit period timer is not up, the process proceeds to S415 to be described later. On the other hand, if the unit period timer has expired, the process proceeds to S403.

  In S <b> 403, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the in-item unit game ball counter (FIG. 21A) is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y. Here, if the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory unit is not “0” (when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y), the process proceeds to S404. On the other hand, if the value of the game ball counter in the accessory unit is “0” (when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y), the process proceeds to S408.

  In S <b> 404, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total number of detection times of the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) is equal to or larger than the first threshold for observation period. In this embodiment, “once” is set in advance as the first threshold value for the observation period. Here, when the total number of detections of the observation period counter is not equal to or greater than the first threshold for observation period (less than the first threshold for observation period), the process proceeds to S412 described later. On the other hand, if the total number of times the observation period counter is detected is equal to or greater than the first threshold for observation period, the first error flag is set (S405), and a first error notification start designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. (S406), it progresses to S407 mentioned later.

In S <b> 408, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total number of detection times of the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) is equal to or greater than the observation period second threshold value. In this embodiment, “12 times” is set in advance as the second threshold for the observation period. Here, when the total number of detections of the observation period counter is not equal to or greater than the second threshold for observation period (less than the second threshold for observation period), the process proceeds to S412 described later. On the other hand, if the total number of times the observation period counter is detected is equal to or greater than the second threshold value for the observation period, the second error flag is set (S409), and a second error notification start designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. (S410), to start the count of the error release wait timer you count a period of up to release the error notification (S411), the process proceeds to S407. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to “5 seconds” is set at the start of counting as the count value of the error release waiting timer.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the first error notification screen (FIG. 26 (A)) that is executed when the production control board 80 receives the first error notification start designation command is an employee of the game hall or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is terminated (cancelled) by the power-ending operation (power-on / off operation, reset operation, etc.). In addition, the second error notification screen (FIG. 26 (B)) executed when the production control board 80 receives the second error notification start designation command is when “5 seconds” based on the error release waiting timer has elapsed. When the production control board 80 receives the error notification end designation command, the production control board 80 ends (cancels).

  In S407, the CPU 56 turns off the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol hold storage display 41, and the like. The process proceeds to S412. In this embodiment, when the first error flag or the second error flag is set in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 16), the processes relating to the game are stopped without performing the processes of S23 to S33. Therefore, during this period, the display is turned off to prevent the player from misidentifying that the game is being executed.

  In S412, the CPU 56 deletes the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “1” in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B), and stores the storage area corresponding to the counter numbers “2” to “10”. The number of detections is updated by shifting to the storage areas corresponding to the upper counter numbers “1” to “9”.

  Next, the CPU 56 updates the total number of detection times of the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) (S413). Here, the CPU 56 totals the total number of detections stored in each storage area of the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) and stores it in the observation period counter (FIG. 21C). Then, the unit period timer starts counting (S414), and the process proceeds to S415. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to “0.12 seconds (120 ms)” is set at the start of counting as the count value of the unit period timer.

  In S <b> 415, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a vibration pulse is input from the vibration sensor 400. If no vibration pulse is input from the vibration sensor 400, the error detection process is terminated. On the other hand, when a vibration pulse is input from the vibration sensor 400, 1 is added to the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the lowest counter number “10” in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) (S416). Then, the total number of detections of the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) is updated (S417), and the error detection process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, each time the unit period elapses, it is determined whether or not a vibration with a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred. Compared to determining for each interrupt. The processing load on the CPU 56 can be reduced. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined for each interrupt whether or not a vibration having a specific strength has occurred.

  In this embodiment, every time the unit period elapses, it is determined whether or not a vibration having a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred. Therefore, the determination can be made every time the unit period elapses. Therefore, the observation period (sampling period) used for determination is not interrupted, and vibration detection omission can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the error detection process is executed for each interrupt in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16). That is, vibration pulses are input from the vibration sensor 400 over a period from when the power is turned on to when the power is stopped (however, excluding the period during which the first or second error flag is already set). It is determined whether or not. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a period during which no vibration is detected, and to prevent a vibration detection failure.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a vibration having a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred based only on the total number of times detected by the observation period counter (FIG. 21C). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and vibrations of a specific strength (vibrations caused by fraudulent acts) using other values, for example, the value of the number of detections of the unit period counter (FIG. 21B). ) May occur or not.

  Here, an error detection process as a modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an error detection process in the modification. The error detection process in the modified example is different from the error detection process in S404 and S408 described above, and the other steps are the same as the error detection process described above, so the description of the other steps is omitted. .

  In the modified example, in S404a, which proceeds to the case where the value of the game unit in-unit game ball counter is not “0” in S403 (when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y), the CPU 56 displays the observation period counter (FIG. 21 ( C)) is determined whether the total number of detections is equal to or greater than the first threshold for the observation period. In this embodiment, “26 times” is set in advance as the first threshold for the observation period. Here, if the total number of detections of the observation period counter is equal to or greater than the first threshold for observation period, the process proceeds to S405. On the other hand, if the total number of detections of the observation period counter is not equal to or greater than the first threshold for observation period (less than the first threshold for observation period), the process proceeds to S404b.

  In S404b, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the lowest counter number “10” in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) is equal to or greater than the first threshold for unit period. In this embodiment, “3 times” is set in advance as the first threshold for unit period. If the number of detections of the unit period counter is equal to or greater than the first threshold for unit period, the process proceeds to S405. On the other hand, if the number of detections of the unit period counter is not equal to or greater than the first threshold for unit period (less than the first threshold for unit period), the process proceeds to S412.

  In S408a, which proceeds to S403 in the case where the value of the game ball counter in the accessory unit is “0” (when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y), the CPU 56 monitors the observation period counter (FIG. 21C )) Is determined whether the total number of detections is equal to or greater than the second threshold for observation period. In this embodiment, “45 times” is set in advance as the second threshold value for the observation period. Here, if the total number of detections of the observation period counter is equal to or greater than the second threshold for observation period, the process proceeds to S409. On the other hand, if the total number of detections of the observation period counter is not equal to or greater than the second threshold for observation period (less than the second threshold for observation period), the process proceeds to S408b.

  In S408b, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the lowest counter number “10” in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) is equal to or greater than the second threshold for unit period. In this embodiment, “6 times” is set in advance as the second threshold for the unit period. Here, when the number of detections of the unit period counter is equal to or greater than the second threshold for unit period, the process proceeds to S409. On the other hand, if the number of detections of the unit period counter is not equal to or greater than the second threshold for unit period (less than the second threshold for unit period), the process proceeds to S412.

  As described above, in the error detection process as a modified example, vibrations of a specific strength (using a value of the number of detections of both the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) and the unit period counter (FIG. 21B)) ( It is determined whether or not (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred. Note that it may be determined whether or not a vibration having a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred using only the value of the number of detections of the unit period counter (FIG. 21B).

  In this embodiment, in the first interrupt process at the time of power-on, the number of detection times “0” is set in each storage area corresponding to all the counter numbers “1” to “10” of the unit period counter. Even when the observation period (for example, 1200 ms; 1.2 seconds) has elapsed since the power was turned on, the total number of times detected by the observation period counter is stored. It is determined whether or not the first threshold value for the observation period or the second threshold value for the observation period is exceeded. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the observation period (for example, 1200 ms) from when the power is turned on. 1.2 seconds), that is, each storage area corresponding to all the counter numbers “1” to “10” of the unit period counter indicates the number of detections based on the vibration detection result (including no detection). Until I remember The total number of detected measurement period counter may be (determined wait) so as not to determine whether a second threshold value or more for the first threshold value or the observation period for the observation period.

  Also in the modification, the total number of detections of the observation period counter is greater than or equal to the first threshold for observation period or the second threshold for observation period until the observation period (eg, 1200 ms; 1.2 seconds) elapses from when the power is turned on. It may not be determined whether or not there is (waiting for determination). In this case, the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the lowest counter number “10” in the unit period counter is the first threshold for unit period or You may make it determine whether it is more than the 2nd threshold value for unit periods.

  Next, the error cancellation process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 156 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the error cancellation processing. In the error release process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the error release wait timer that starts counting when the second error flag is set (S431).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the error release waiting timer has expired (S432). If the error cancellation waiting timer is not up, the error cancellation processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the error release waiting timer has expired, an error notification end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (S433).

  Then, the CPU 56 displays the display of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol hold storage display 41, and the like. It restarts (S434), clears (erases) the number of detections in the storage area corresponding to all counter numbers “1” to “10” of the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) (S435), The total number of detections shown in FIG. 21C is cleared (erased) (S436), and the error canceling process ends.

  As described above, in the second error state in which the second error flag is set, the values of the unit period counter and the observation period counter are cleared (erased) in the error release process. In the first error state in which the first error flag is set, the values of the unit period counter and the observation period counter are cleared in the initialization process when the gaming machine is activated. Note that when the power supply is stopped, the stored contents of the RAM may be volatilized, thereby clearing the values of the unit period counter and the observation period counter. In addition, when the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the values of the unit period counter and the observation period counter are cleared in the game state recovery process when the gaming machine is activated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred, The condition for clearing the error flag is different when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration due to fraud) has occurred when there is no ball. That is, the conditions for clearing the error flag are different between when there is an influence on the appearance and when there is no influence on the appearance. The first error flag that is set when there is an effect on the game is cleared by the intervention of a store clerk such as turning on the power again, and the second error flag that is set when there is no effect on the game is a predetermined time. Cleared without much effort from the store clerk.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 will be described. In the effect control board 80, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control microcomputer (effect control CPU) is activated, and the effect control main process is executed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the production control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S700). ). After that, the effect control CPU performs an operation detection processing unit setting process (S701) for performing settings related to the operation detection processing unit, and then proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (the timer interrupt flag is set to “1”), the effect control CPU clears the flag (sets the timer interrupt flag to “0”). (S703), and the following effect control process is executed.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

  For example, when a first error notification start designation command is received, a first error notification start designation command reception flag is set. When a second error notification start designation command is received, a second error notification start designation command reception flag is set. When an error notification end designation command is received, an error notification end designation command reception flag is set.

  Next, the effect control CPU determines whether or not an error notification flag that is set during error notification is set in an error notification process (see FIG. 25) described later (S704 +). If the error notification flag is set, the process proceeds to S707 described later. On the other hand, if the error notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to S705.

  In S705, the effect control CPU performs effect control process processing (see FIG. 24). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706), and the process proceeds to S707.

  In S707, the effect control CPU executes an error notification process (see FIG. 25) described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the CPU 56 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU performs one of S801 to S808 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the effect display variable display. However, the control related to the effect symbol change display synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variable display start waiting process in S801 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variation display start waiting process, whether or not the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 is started based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 31 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process of S802 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variation display start setting processing corresponds to the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in response to the fact that the variation display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. In order to perform various fluctuation display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed presentation pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variation display effect process in S803 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during the variable display, the effect control CPU performs various operations from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM. The control data is read out, and various effect controls are performed during the effect symbol variation display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the change display of the effect symbol is read from the effect control pattern when changing the special symbol, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. In response to this, the finalized design symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result of the production symbol is displayed completely stopped. If the finalized design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 31, when it passes, the definite effect design can be derived and displayed autonomously by the effect control board 80 side, and the change display result can be determined. When the confirmed effect symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in S804 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state (small hit start designation command), the value of the effect process flag is set to the small hit. The value is updated to “4” corresponding to the medium effect process. Also, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “out of”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

The small hitting effect process in S805 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Or by outputting a sound or sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, or turning on / off the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. Further, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the V winning notification command from the main board 31, in place of the effect control being executed, the V winning (game with the V winning switch 210 in the small hit game) The production control pattern corresponding to the detection of the sphere ) is set, and the production image based on the setting content is displayed on the display screen of the production display device 9, or the command (sound effect signal) is output to the audio control board 70. The effect control for V winning notification is executed such as outputting sound or sound effect from the speaker 27 and turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp driver board 35. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 31. .

  The small hit end effect process of S806 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Or by outputting a sound or sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, or turning on / off the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control is executed at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as flashing. After that, when the V winning notification command is not received from the main board 31, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the V winning notification command is received from the main board 31, the effect. The value of the process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing.

  The big hit effect process in S807 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and causes an effect image based on the set contents to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27, and a decoration LED is turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as letting go. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 31, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of S808 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The voice or sound effect is output from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, and the decoration LED is turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35. That is, various effect controls are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  Next, error notification processing executed by the effect control microcomputer (effect control CPU) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the error notification process. In the error notification process, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the error notification flag is set (S451). If the error notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to S456 described later. On the other hand, if the error notification flag is set, the process proceeds to S452.

  In S452, the effect control CPU determines whether or not an error notification end designation command reception flag is set. Here, when the error notification end designation command reception flag is not set, the error notification processing is ended. On the other hand, if the error notification end designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S453.

  In S453, the effect control CPU clears the error notification end designation command reception flag. Then, the display of a second error notification screen (FIG. 26B) described later is terminated (S454), the error notification flag is cleared (S455), and the error notification process is terminated.

  In S456 which proceeds when the error notification flag is not set in S451 described above, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the first error notification start designation command reception flag is set. If the first error notification start designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S457 described later. On the other hand, if the first error notification start designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S461.

  In S461, the effect control CPU clears the first error notification start designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU starts displaying the first error notification screen (FIG. 26A) (S462), starts lamp lighting notification (S463), starts speaker sound notification (S464), and will be described later. The process proceeds to S460.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), in this embodiment, the first error notification executed when the effect control board 80 receives the first error notification start designation command, that is, a game ball is placed in the accessory unit Y. In the first error notification that is executed when it is determined that a vibration having a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred, the first error notification screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. This first error notification screen prompts the player to call the store clerk, such as "Please call the store clerk, vibration detection error Please turn on the power again" and indicates that the power must be turned on again. Notification. In addition, the LED mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to blink, and the speaker 27 is used to output an error notification sound, so that an error occurs for other players and store clerks in the vicinity. Notify that

  In S457, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the second error notification start designation command reception flag is set. Here, when the second error notification start designation command reception flag is not set, the error notification processing is ended. On the other hand, if the second error notification start designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S458.

  In S458, the effect control CPU clears the second error notification start designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU starts displaying the second error notification screen (FIG. 26B) (S459), and proceeds to S460 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (B), in this embodiment, the second error notification executed when the production control board 80 receives the second error notification start designation command, that is, a game ball is placed in the accessory unit Y. In the second error notification that is executed when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred in the absence of the second error notification, a second error notification screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. On this second error notification screen, a notification indicating that the error is over is given when a predetermined time such as “Please wait for a while for vibration detection error” has passed. In the second error notification, control for blinking each LED and control for outputting an error notification sound using the speaker 27 are not performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred, The notification mode of the error notification executed by the effect control board 80 is different when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is no sphere. That is, the notification mode of error notification is different between when there is an effect on the appearance and when there is no influence on the appearance. In the first error notification when there is an effect on the appearance of the ball, an error has occurred in other players and store clerks by displaying the first error notification screen and blinking each LED and outputting an error notification sound. Can be recognized and cheating can be suppressed. In addition, in the second error notification when there is no influence on the appearance, only the second error notification screen is displayed, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable without performing excessive notification.

  In S460, the effect control CPU sets an error notification flag and ends the error notification process.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the projecting dimension L in the front-rear direction of the extending part 411 is longer than the height dimension H in the vertical direction of the extending part 411 (L> H). As a result, the vibration at the attachment position 6a is amplified by the attachment member 410, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is easy to vibrate, so that the vibration sensor 400 can easily detect the vibration.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the base portion of the extending portion 411 is provided with the protrusion 416 for positioning when the attachment member 410 is attached to the attachment position 6a, so that the attachment member 410 is connected to the protrusion 416. Thus, it is possible to perform positioning in an appropriate direction and attach it to the attachment position 6a.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the attachment piece 414 is attached at the center position C of the extension part 411 by being attached to the attachment position 6a at a position displaced upward in the center position C of the extension part 411. Since the attachment member 410 is attached in an unstable state, the attachment member 410 is likely to vibrate, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the extending portion 411 has a frustum shape, so that the vibration sensor 400 can easily vibrate, and thus the vibration sensor 400 can easily detect vibration.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the extending portion 411 has a shape that gradually decreases from the base portion toward the distal end portion, so that the vibration amplitude of the distal end portion is larger than the vibration amplitude applied to the base portion of the extending portion 411. Since the vibration sensor 400 easily vibrates, the vibration sensor 400 can easily detect vibration.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the hollow portion 412 is formed inside the attachment member 410, so that the attachment member 410 can be reduced in weight, and vibration is applied to the attachment member 410 from the attachment position 6a. When this occurs, it is possible to prevent the energy of this vibration from being consumed by vibrating the mounting member 410 itself, and the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof is likely to vibrate.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the attachment member 410 is formed of a synthetic resin, so that the attachment member 410 is formed of a synthetic resin that is softer than glass or metal. Since it becomes easy to vibrate, the vibration sensor 400 at the tip thereof easily vibrates.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the attachment member 410 is attached to the game board 6 with the game area 7 formed on the front surface, thereby improving the detection accuracy of the vibration of the game area 7 that affects the game. be able to.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the number of detections of the storage area corresponding to the counter number “1” is erased in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) in S412 of the error detection process shown in FIG. At the same time, the number of detections of the storage areas corresponding to the counter numbers “2” to “10” is shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the higher counter numbers “1” to “9”, respectively, and updated. Can be determined in a short period of time by determining whether or not is greater than or equal to the first threshold for observation period or the second threshold for observation period.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the observation period is an integral multiple (natural number multiple) of the unit period, so that the total number of detections is re-specified every time the unit period elapses. The unit period before and after the unit period elapses is included in the observation period corresponding to the number of detections, so that vibrations detected during a given unit period are not included in the total number of detections. it can.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the total number of detection times stored in each storage area of the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) in S413 of the error detection process shown in FIG. By storing in the observation period counter (FIG. 21C), the process of specifying the total number of detections in the observation period when the total number of detections is specified every time the unit period elapses is performed. 21 (B)) can be performed immediately.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the CPU 56 executes an error detection process for each interrupt in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and the vibration sensor 400 vibrates over a period from when the power is turned on to when the power is stopped. By determining whether or not there is a pulse input, it is possible to prevent a period during which the vibration sensor 400 does not detect vibration, and to prevent detection of vibration from being missed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, the first threshold for observation period (one time) is used, and when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y, By using the second threshold for observation period (12 times) and making the determination, the determination criterion based on the fraudulent act can be varied according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the first error notification, each LED blinks and an error notification sound is output together with the display of the first error notification screen, and in the second error notification, only the second error notification screen is displayed. Therefore, different forms of notification can be performed according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the first error flag that is set when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength has occurred when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y is cleared when the power is turned on again. The second error flag that is set when it is determined that a vibration with a specific strength has occurred when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y is cleared by the passage of a predetermined time, so that the pachinko game The notification can be stopped under different stop conditions depending on the state of the machine 1.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the first error flag or the second error flag is set in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. During the stop of the control, unnecessary consumption of the game ball can be suppressed, and furthermore, detection and determination of vibration by error detection processing are unnecessary, so that unnecessary processing can be prevented from being executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first or second error notification start designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in S406 or S410 of the error detection process shown in FIG. Constitutes output means capable of outputting predetermined information.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (before reaching the second stop if not reach). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the game ball is launched from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device 98 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hitting ball launching device 98 is connected to the pachinko game. By providing at a position above the game area in the machine 1, the game ball may be launched from a position above the game area.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each display a variety of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In addition, the determination of “low (low, low)” in the present embodiment may be a determination of “below” or a determination of “less than”. In addition, the determination of “more (higher, higher)” in this embodiment may be determination of “more” or “more” (excess).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the distribution device 550 can win the game balls that have entered the distribution space 552 to the second start winning opening 569 at a ratio of 1/150 statistically by the arrangement of the nails 560. Although described as a configuration, the present invention is not limited to this, and the allocating device 550 mechanically wins the game ball at the second start winning port 569 every time 150 moving game balls detect the upper surface 555. It is also good. Specifically, the distribution device 550 is provided with counting means (for example, a proximity switch) for counting game balls moving on the upper surface 555 and a solenoid capable of opening and closing the opening 551 by driving, and the second start winning prize By disposing the opening 569 directly below the opening 551, the opening 551 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) by driving the solenoid every time 150 game balls are detected by the counting means, and the opening is opened. The game balls that have entered the portion 551 may almost certainly win the second start winning opening 569.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the accessory unit Y is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the accessory unit Y from the accessory unit winning port 305 opened during the small hit game of the variable display based on the reserved memory of the second special figure. The game ball that entered the game hits the jackpot inlet 207 and is detected by the V winning switch 210 to control the jackpot game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot based on the second start prize The probability (hit probability of special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b) based on the first starting prize (special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a) The figure is set to a higher value (for example, 9/10) than the big hit probability of the figure game, and the probability of losing based on the second start winning (the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b) Outlier probability) It is set to a value (for example, 1/10) lower than the probability of losing based on the first start winning (the probability of losing the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a). In the variable display based on the hold storage of the figure, the symbol indicating a big hit may be displayed on the second special symbol display 8b to control the big hit game.

  In this way, the jackpot probability based on the second start prize is set to a value higher than the jackpot probability based on the first start prize, and the miss probability based on the second start prize is set to be higher than the miss probability based on the first start prize. When set to a low value, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed simultaneously with the fluctuation display of the first special figure (simultaneous fluctuation) or the fluctuation display of the second special figure has priority over the fluctuation display of the first special figure. The second special symbol display 8b may quickly display the symbol indicating the big hit in the variation display based on the reserved memory of the second special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 15 is provided at the first start winning opening. In the normal state, the variable winning device 15 is closed and the game ball is opened upward so that the game ball can be won from above. In the short-time state, the variable winning device 15 is opened to make it easier for the game balls to win from the left and right sides, and the second start winning port 569 is provided with a sorting device 550 for the first start. The game ball is harder to win than the winning entrance. The first special symbol variation display is executed in preference to the second special symbol variation display (first special symbol priority variation), but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the variable winning device may not be provided at the first start winning opening, and instead, the variable winning device may be provided at the second starting winning opening. For example, when the variable winning device is closed in the normal state or the like, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting winning opening, and the variable winning device is opened in the short time state or the like. The control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player may be performed by making it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In that case, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed simultaneously with the fluctuation display of the first special figure (simultaneous fluctuation), or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the fluctuation display of the first special figure ( By performing the second special figure priority fluctuation), the symbol indicating the big hit may be displayed quickly in the fluctuation display based on the reserved memory of the second special figure.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the fluctuation | variation display based on the holding | maintenance memory | storage of the 1st special figure (the special figure game using the 1st special figure by the 1st special symbol display 8a) showed the example where a small hit does not occur, The present invention is not limited to this, and is set so that a small hit is generated even in the variable display based on the hold memory of the first special figure, and in the small hit game of the variable display based on the hold memory of the first special figure, Unlike the small-play game with variable display based on the hold memory of the second special figure, the special winning ball apparatus 20a of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd special figure reservation memory number was demonstrated as four, the same number as a 1st special figure reservation memory number, this invention is not limited to this, A 2nd special figure reservation memory is allocated. Since the game balls that have entered the space 552 are statistically awarded at the second start winning opening 569 at a ratio of 1/150, the number of second special figure reserved memory is three or less, especially only one. May be.

  In this embodiment, the ratio that the game balls that have entered the distribution space 552 in the distribution device 550 are distributed to the route B by the arrangement of the nails 560 and won in the second start winning opening 569 is 1/150. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate of winning in the second start winning opening 569 is appropriately determined to an arbitrary value according to the big hit probability or the small hit probability in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Also good.

  In the embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 20 and the sorting device 550 are individually provided at the lower right part of the game area 7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided. And the distribution device 550 may be configured integrally.

  In the embodiment, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the accessory unit Y are individually provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the count switch 23 is provided in the accessory unit winning port 305. Thus, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the accessory unit Y may be configured integrally, and during the big hit game, the accessory unit winning port 305 of the accessory unit Y may be opened to digest the round.

  Further, in the embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory exist, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation memory is executed preferentially, so that the first Although the variable display result based on the special figure hold memory is configured to be derived and displayed before the variable display result based on the second special figure hold memory, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special figure hold is provided. It suffices that the variation display result based on the memory is less likely to be derived and displayed than the variation display result based on the first special figure hold memory. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the variable display based on the first special figure hold memory and the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory in parallel, and the first special figure hold memory. The variation display based on the second characteristic is set so that a variation pattern having a short variation display time is easily selected in order to execute a variation display of a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) in a short time state at high speed. In the variable display based on the figure reserved memory, the variable display based on the first special figure reserved memory is set a predetermined number of times by setting the fluctuation pattern having a longer variation time than the variable display based on the first special figure reserved memory. After the execution of the short-time state, the variation display result based on the second special figure holding storage may be derived and displayed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the distribution apparatus 550 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 which have the 2nd start winning opening 569 inside were provided in the lower right part which is the same part of the game area | region 7, this invention is in this. The distribution device 550 having the second start winning opening 569 and the special variable winning ball device 20 may be provided at any position in the game area 7 as long as they are the same part of the game area 7. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the storage area corresponding to the counter number “10” in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) is a storage area for inputting the number of detections, and each time the unit period elapses. In addition, the number of times of detection of the storage areas corresponding to the counter numbers “2” to “10” is shifted to the higher order, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the respective counter numbers “1” to “10” The storage areas corresponding to the counter numbers “1” to “10” are sequentially changed as input storage areas each time the unit period elapses. Also good. That is, the unit period counter may be configured as a ring buffer.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that a vibration having a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred, the production control board 80 performs error notification. Without being limited thereto, when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength has occurred, the production control board 80 does not issue an error notification, and an error status signal is sent to a call lamp (not shown) or a hall computer (not shown). (Abbreviation) etc., etc., etc.

  In the above embodiment, in the error detection process, the threshold used for the determination is varied depending on whether or not there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game is not limited to this. You may make it vary the threshold value used for determination according to a state. For example, when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, the first threshold for the observation period is used, and when the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state (when the normal gaming state), the second threshold for the observation period is set. It may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, the game ball in the accessory unit Y The error notification notification mode executed by the production control board 80 is different when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is no noise, It is not limited to this, You may vary an alerting | reporting aspect according to a game state. For example, when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, a first error notification screen is displayed, and when the gaming state is not a big hit gaming state (when it is a normal gaming state), a second error notification screen is displayed. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when it determines with the vibration of specific intensity | strength (vibration resulting from a fraud) having occurred when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, and the accessory unit Even when any error notification of the second error notification when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is no game ball in Y, control regarding the game is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control related to the game is stopped at the time of the first error notification, but the control related to the game is stopped at the time of the second error notification. The game may be continued without stopping.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y, the game ball in the accessory unit Y The conditions for clearing the error flag are different depending on whether or not it is determined that vibration of a specific strength (vibration caused by fraud) has occurred when there is no error, but the present invention is limited to this. The condition for clearing the error flag may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength has occurred when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, a first error flag is set, and this first error flag is used by a store clerk such as a power cycle. When the game state is not a big hit gaming state (when it is a normal gaming state), when it is determined that a vibration of a specific strength has occurred, a second error flag is set, and this second error flag is It may be cleared without the effort of the store clerk such as the passage of a predetermined time.

  In the above embodiment, the observation period is a period that is an integral multiple (natural number multiple) of the unit period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the length of the observation period is the unit period. It may not be an integral multiple of the unit period, and may be configured by a multiple other than an integer such as 1.5 times or 2.25 times the unit period, as long as it is at least a period longer than the unit period. Moreover, the length of the observation period may not be set based on the unit period. For example, the fact that vibration has been detected is always stored along with the detection time, and when the observation period is 1.5 times the unit period, observation is performed for the length of one unit period each time the unit period elapses. The period is changed (shifted), and the period including the second half of one unit period and the whole of the next unit period is used as an observation period, and the number of detections stored in the observation period is used for determination. These changes (shifts) may be repeated sequentially. That is, in the embodiment, the observation period is an integral multiple of the unit period, and a plurality of unit periods are included in the observation period together with one unit period, but a period less than the unit period is included in the observation period along with one unit period. May be included. By doing in this way, since the detection frequency memorize | stored within the unit period always comes to be used for determination twice, it is possible to prevent omission of detection. Further, when the number of detections stored in the unit period is used only once for determination, when a vibration having a specific strength occurs continuously over one unit period and the next unit period, There are cases where the predetermined threshold value is not exceeded in both one unit period and the next unit period, but the number of detections stored in the unit period is always duplicated and used for two determinations. Even when a vibration with a specific intensity occurs continuously over the next unit period, the change in the number of detections of the vibration can be easily understood. It can be detected in a short time.

  In the above embodiment, the observation period is set to a certain length. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the length of the observation period is changed every time a predetermined time elapses. Also good. For example, the length of the observation period may be changed between when there is an effect on the appearance and when there is no effect on the appearance. When there is a ball), the observation period may be set short, and when there is no influence on the appearance (when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y), the observation period may be set long. Alternatively, when there is an influence on the ball (when there is a game ball in the accessory unit Y), the observation period is set long, and when there is no influence on the ball (the game unit Y has no game ball) Sometimes) the observation period may be set short. When the length of the observation period is changed, the threshold for the observation period used for the determination is fixed (the same threshold is used when there is no game ball in the accessory unit Y). In this case, the threshold value is changed relative to the length of the observation period, so that the threshold value is different (different) from the length of the observation period. It can be said that the number of times of determination).

  In the embodiment, the number of detections is specified for each unit period, and the total number of detections in the observation period is totaled by adding the number of detections in a plurality of unit periods. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, only the number of times of detection in the observation period may be stored, and this observation period may be changed (shifted) every time a predetermined period elapses. For example, the fact that vibration has been detected is always stored together with the detection time, and one time and a period from the one time to another time after a predetermined period is specified as an observation period, and stored within one observation period. After the detected number of detections is used for the determination, the detection number stored in the next observation period including a part of the one observation period may be used for the determination.

  In the above embodiment, the values stored in the unit period counter (FIG. 21B) and the observation period counter (FIG. 21C) are cleared (erased) in the initialization process at the time of starting the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the value stored in the unit period counter or the observation period counter is backed up, When the gaming machine is restarted, the backed up value may be restored to the unit period counter or the observation period counter, and the subsequent processing may be performed based on the restored value.

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing using a game medium and having a vibration sensor for detecting vibration,
Comprising an abnormality determining means for determining occurrence of vibration abnormality based on detection of vibration by the vibration sensor;
The vibration sensor is attached to a specific position of the gaming machine via an attachment member,
The mounting member has an extending portion that extends from a contact portion that contacts the gaming machine at the specific position to a tip portion where the vibration sensor is disposed, and the dimension of the extending portion in the extending direction is It is longer than the dimension of at least a part of the extending part in the orthogonal direction orthogonal to the extending direction,
The abnormality determining means includes
The number of detections of vibration detected by the vibration sensor within a predetermined period that is an integral multiple of the unit period is stored as the number of vibration detections for each unit period, and the predetermined period every time the unit period elapses. The target unit period is updated by excluding the oldest unit period included in the target unit period from the target unit period and adding a new unit period to the target unit period, and detecting the vibration for each updated target unit period. Calculated by summing the number of times,
It is determined that a vibration abnormality has occurred when the calculated number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number ,
A game machine, wherein the determination of occurrence of vibration abnormality is executed every time a unit period elapses . Vibration abnormality notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of vibration abnormality determined by the abnormality determination means in a plurality of different modes;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the vibration abnormality notifying unit notifies the occurrence of vibration abnormality in a mode different from the case where the vibration abnormality is not in the specific period.

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