JP6637126B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine or a spinning-type gaming machine (a so-called slot machine), which is a kind of gaming machine, when an error occurs, the generated error is reported by a reporting unit (for example, , Patent Document 1).

  According to Patent Literature 1, when an error occurs, for example, when the setting of the gaming machine is changed without inputting a permission signal for permitting the change of the setting of the gaming machine, the error is generated by the lamp and the speaker. Be informed. Further, in Patent Literature 1, if the error release button is operated after the notification of the error is started, the notification of the error by the lamp and the speaker is ended.

JP 2007-117418 A

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

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

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problem includes a detecting means for detecting an error, and a notifying means capable of performing a predetermined notification. Among the notifying means, a specific notifying means detects an error by the detecting means. In this case, the notification of the error is started in response to the execution of the notification, and the notification of the error is not stopped until the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses after the start of the notification of the error. Sometimes, the notification of the error is terminated when the upper limit notification time elapses, and during the time until the upper limit notification time elapses, the notification of the error is no longer detected , and at the time, when the remaining time of the upper limit notification time is longer than a specified duration determined in advance, while continuing the notification of the error, a new error in the specific duration is not detected Condition the door, the passage of a specific time duration while ends the notification of the error in response, the condition that the new error is detected in the previous SL certain duration, the course of the specific time duration The notification of the error is continued afterwards , and when the error being reported is no longer detected until the upper limit notification time elapses, and the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at that time is the specified time. When the duration is shorter than the specified duration, the error notification is continued and the upper limit is set even before the specific duration has elapsed, provided that no new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time. While the error notification is terminated when the notification time elapses, the condition is that a new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time. Also continued notification of errors after said upper limit notification time, the when the newly detected error in a particular time duration is no longer detected, over a long predetermined time duration than the specified time duration error Can be continued, and the notification mode when an error is reported for the specific duration and the notification mode when an error is reported for the predetermined duration are the same notification mode. The gist is that

Regarding the gaming machine, the same notification mode may include that a notification unit that notifies an error during the specific duration and a notification unit that notifies an error during the predetermined duration are the same. .
Regarding the gaming machine, the notifying unit includes a light emitting notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification by emitting light from a light emitting unit, an output notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification by outputting sound, and a display that performs a predetermined notification by displaying an image. The notification means may include one or more notification means.

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

FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine and peripheral devices. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing types of errors. 9 is a flowchart illustrating security signal output processing. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an end condition of error notification. 6A to 6C are timing charts showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs. 9 is a timing chart showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error has occurred. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the priority of an error. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a start timing of an error notification. 6A and 6B are timing charts showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an error notification termination condition according to the second embodiment. 7A to 7C are timing charts showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs in the second embodiment. 13A and 13B are timing charts showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs in the third embodiment. 13 is a timing chart showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs in the third embodiment. 13 is a timing chart showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs in the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sound volume that can be output from a speaker in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating an error notification termination condition according to the fifth embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs in the fifth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the terms up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from a player playing a game in a gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 relates to a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine, a card unit CU juxtaposed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 in, for example, an island facility of a game store, and a pachinko gaming machine 10 above the pachinko gaming machine 10. A game information notification device YH for notifying various information is schematically illustrated. The card unit CU and the game information notification device YH are external devices (peripheral devices) associated with the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 forms an outer shell of the machine body, and has an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island facilities or the like. That is, the outer frame 11 is an installation member for installing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 on the island facility. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a middle frame 12 supported to be openable and closable with a left edge of an outer frame 11, and a front frame 13 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 on the front side of the middle frame 12. And Various game parts are mounted on the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. In the present embodiment, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 correspond to a mounting member, and the outer frame 11 corresponds to a support member.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a locking device SS at the right edge of the pachinko gaming machine 10 for restricting the opening of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. The locking device SS performs an operation of opening the middle frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 according to a direction in which a key suitable for the locking device SS is inserted and rotated, and An operation of opening the front frame 13 is possible. In addition, a person who does not have a key compatible with the locking device SS, such as a general player or a person who intends to perform wrongdoing (hereinafter, referred to as a wrongdoer), has the middle frame 12 and the front frame. 13 is restricted so that the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 cannot be easily accessed.

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

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

  On the front side of the front frame 13, there is provided a speaker SP as an audio device configured to output audio such as music, sound effects and dialogue. The speaker SP is configured to be capable of performing a predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as a voice notification) or a predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as a voice effect) by voice output. The sound output from the speaker SP corresponds to information, and the speaker SP corresponds to information output means.

  On the front side of the front frame 13, a light-emitting device (not shown) such as an LED, for example, is illuminated, turned off, and blinks, so that a plurality of light-emitting states can be obtained. Decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are provided. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are configured to be capable of performing a predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission notification) and a predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) depending on a light emission state. The light emitting states of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to information, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to information output means capable of outputting information. Further, the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to notification executing means. The speaker SP corresponds to a specific notification executing unit, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 correspond to predetermined notification executing units.

  On the front side of the front frame 13, a ball lending button configured to allow lending operation for lending game balls is provided at a position operable by the player (for example, the upper surface of the upper plate 14). (Not shown). In the present embodiment, when the ball lending button is operated in a state in which the game balls can be lent, for example, by inserting the prepaid card into the insertion port CUa, the payout condition of the game balls is satisfied. A lower plate 15 for storing game balls is provided on the front side of the middle frame 12 and below the upper plate 14. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a firing handle HD operated by a player when firing a game ball to a game area formed on the game board YB is provided.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout device as a payout means configured to be capable of performing a payout operation of paying out game balls supplied from the island facilities when the payout condition of the game balls is satisfied. An HS is provided (shown in FIG. 2). Also, the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15 are connected by an overflow ball passage (not shown) formed inside the machine, and when the game balls stored in the upper plate 14 exceed the storage upper limit, The game balls paid out from the payout device HS are guided to the lower plate 15. In the overflow ball passage, the lower plate 15 is full of game balls, and a full detection sensor MS is provided as a detection means configured to detect the game balls stacked in the overflow ball passage.

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

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
On the game board YB, a special symbol display device 16 constituted by a plurality of light emitting units is provided. The special symbol display device 16 can execute a special symbol change game performed using the special symbol. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating a result of an internal determination as to whether or not a big hit has occurred (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit determination). In the special symbol variation game according to the present embodiment, a special symbol determined from a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result according to the determination result of the big hit determination. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (display result of the jackpot) and a loss symbol that can recognize a loss (display result of the jackpot).

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 17 having an image display section GH configured to display images (still images and moving images) such as characters and character strings. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 17 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 17 displays an image and performs a predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as a display information) or a predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). Further, as one of the display effects accompanying the special symbol change game, the effect display device 17 changes a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment) to combine symbols (display result). Can be executed.

  In the decorative symbol change game, a display result according to the display result of the special symbol change game is displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the special symbol change game, the symbol combination of the big hit (display result of the big hit) is fixed and stopped and displayed. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when a shifted symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, a lost symbol combination (a loss display result) is determined and stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 17 on the game board YB, a first starting unit 19 having a first starting port 18 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. In the first starting unit 19, a first starting port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the first starting port 18. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the special symbol changing game can be satisfied by detecting the game ball by the first starting port sensor SE1. In addition, when the game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor SE1, the payout condition of the game ball as the prize ball is established.

  On the game board YB, a second starting unit 21 having a second starting port 20 into which a game ball can enter is disposed to the right of the effect display device 17. The second starting unit 21 has an opening / closing blade 22 that performs an opening / closing operation by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening / closing blades 22 are operable in an open state where the game ball easily enters the second starting port 20 and in a closed state where the game ball cannot easily enter the second starting port 20. Further, a second starting port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided at the back of the second starting port 20 in the second starting unit 21. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the special symbol change game can be satisfied by detecting the game ball by the second starting port sensor SE2. In addition, when the game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor SE1, the payout condition of the game ball as the prize ball is established.

  Below the second starting unit 21 in the game board YB, a special winning opening unit 24 having a special winning opening 23 in which a game ball can enter is arranged. The special winning opening unit 24 has a special winning opening door 25 that opens and closes by operating a special winning opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2). In the special winning opening unit 24, when the special winning opening door 25 performs an opening operation, the special winning opening 23 provided in the special winning opening unit 24 is opened, so that a game ball enters the special winning opening unit 24. It becomes possible. Further, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered game ball is provided behind the special winning opening 23 in the special winning opening unit 24. In the present embodiment, the payout condition of a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls is established by detecting the game balls by the count sensor SE3.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is a big hit, a big hit game is given after the end of the special symbol change game in which the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. In the big hit game, the special winning opening 23 is opened, and the entering of the game ball into the special winning opening unit 24 is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to satisfy the prize ball payout condition.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 26 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is provided. On the hold display device 26, the number of times of the special symbol change game on hold that has been satisfied but has not been executed yet, that is, the start condition has been satisfied, is displayed. In the following description, the number of special symbol change games on hold is referred to as a special symbol hold number.

  On the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 27 including a plurality of light emitting units is provided. The normal symbol display device 27 can execute a normal symbol change game that is performed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal determination of the normal hit (normal hit determination). In the ordinary symbol variation game, the ordinary symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result according to the determination result of the ordinary hit determination. Ordinary symbols are classified into an ordinary hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary hit symbol that can recognize an ordinary hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control board 30 is connected to an auxiliary power supply (for example, a capacitor) (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment supplies backup information (for example, storage in the main control RAM 30c) in the main control board 30 by supplying power from the auxiliary power supply to the main control board 30 even when the power is cut off. (Contents) can be stored and held.

  Sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball that has entered the ball from the entrance, the sensors SE1 to SE4 output an incoming signal to the main control CPU 30a that can specify that the game ball has been detected, based on the detection result. .

  A RAM clear switch RS is connected to the main control CPU 30a via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). When the RAM clear switch RS detects that the RAM clear switch RS is operated (pressed), the RAM clear switch RS outputs a RAM clear signal as a detection signal that can specify that the RAM clear switch RS is operated. Output to the main control CPU 30a via the circuit.

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

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

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

  An opening detection sensor KS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the opening detection sensor KS detects that the middle frame 12 is open and that the front frame 13 is open, based on the detection result, it indicates that the middle frame 12 is open, or that the front frame 13 is open. An opening detection signal is output to the main control CPU 30a as a detection signal capable of specifying that the opening 13 is open. A full detection sensor MS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When detecting that the lower plate 15 is full, the full detection sensor MS mainly outputs a full detection signal as a detection signal that can specify that the lower plate 15 is full based on the detection result. Output to the control CPU 30a.

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for causing the main control CPU 30a to execute a game-related process. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of the effect from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop of the special symbol. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can specify a variation time (production time) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop of the special symbol.

  The variation patterns according to the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for a jackpot variation and a variation pattern for a loss variation. The big hit change is a change that is performed when it is determined in the big hit determination that a big hit is made, and is a change in which a special big hit symbol of the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when a fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern elapses in the special symbol fluctuation game. The loss variation is a variation performed when it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and is a variation in which a special symbol loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after a variation time set in a variation pattern has elapsed in a special symbol variation game.

  The main control ROM 30b stores various judgment values. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot determination, a reach determination value used for a reach determination as to whether or not to permit the execution of the reach effect, a normal hit determination value used for a normal hit determination, and the like. Is stored. The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

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

  Operation buttons BT1 and BT2 are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. Upon detecting that the operation button BT1 has been operated, the operation button BT1 outputs a first operation signal capable of specifying that the operation button BT1 has been operated to the sub control CPU 31a based on the detection result. I do. When detecting that the operation button BT2 has been operated, the operation button BT2 sends a second operation signal capable of specifying that the operation button BT2 has been operated to the sub control CPU 31a based on the detection result. Output.

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

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute a process related to execution of an effect. The sub-control ROM 31b stores various display patterns and display data (various image data imitating decorative patterns, backgrounds, characters, characters, and the like), and various voice patterns and voice data (sounds such as music and sound effects). Data), and various light emission patterns and light emission data. Various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the sub control RAM 31c.

Next, the payout control board 32 will be described.
The payout device HS is connected to the payout control board 32. The payout control board 32 is connected to the ball lending button and the card unit CU described above. When detecting that the ball lending button is operated (pressed), the ball lending button outputs a ball lending signal that can specify that the ball lending button is operated to the payout apparatus HS. Then, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device HS based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 or the input of the ball lending signal, and pays out a game ball as a prize ball or a lending ball. .

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

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

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of the various random numbers generated by the main control board 30, and stores the random number information capable of specifying the acquired values of the various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by the value of the obtained random number, or may be configured by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. When storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a determines the order in which the game balls are entered (storage order of information) and the order in which the game balls entered first (the order in which the game balls are entered). (Storage order of information) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing.

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

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

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

  When it is determined that the big hit is a big hit, the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol display device 16 out of the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. The final stop symbol to be displayed as the final stop is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the determined final stop symbol and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

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

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

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

  After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a causes the determined final stop symbol to be finalized and stopped when the variation time specified in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the special symbol display device 16 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs the stop of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern has elapsed, and displays all the symbols for finalizing and displaying the symbol combination of the decorative symbol. Output a stop command.

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

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

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

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

  For example, when a special symbol designating command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be determined and stopped in the decorative symbol changing game based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designating command. That is, when the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol designating command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a big hit symbol combination. When the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol designation command is a lost symbol, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbol.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the fluctuation display of the decoration symbol in each column, thereby controlling the effect display device 17 to start the decoration symbol fluctuation game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the specific effect contents (effects) of the game effects (display effects, sound effects, and light emission effects) to accompany the decorative design change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Pattern) is determined by lottery or the like. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 17, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so that a game effect based on the determined effect contents is performed. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol changing game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to detect an error (abnormal state). First, an error that can be detected in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of errors can be detected. In the following description, the detection of an error may indicate that an error has occurred, and the detection of no error may indicate that the error has been released. The details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 3, errors that can be detected in the present embodiment include an error in which the magnetic detection sensor JS detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or more (hereinafter, referred to as a magnetic error). The situation in which a magnetic error occurs is that, by bringing the magnet close to the game board YB (the second starting unit 21), a fraudulent act of operating the flowing direction of the game ball in the game area of the game board YB (a so-called magnet goto) occurs. It is likely that this is happening.

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

  The errors that can be detected in the present embodiment include an error that detects that the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 is open (hereinafter, referred to as a door open error). The situation in which the door opening error occurs is mainly a situation in which the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. However, a situation in which a door opening error occurs may also occur when a fraudster has opened the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 by fraudulent means. In addition, the situation where the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are open is an abnormal state for the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint that the normal game cannot be continued regardless of whether it is occurring properly or illegally. Become. The door opening error can be released by closing the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11.

  Further, the errors that can be detected in the present embodiment include an error that detects that game balls are piled up in the overflowing ball passage (hereinafter, referred to as a full error). A situation where a full error occurs is a situation where the lower plate 15 is full because the game balls are not discharged from the lower plate 15. A full error is an error that can also occur when playing a game normally without performing wrongdoing. The full error can be released by operating the ball-pulling button to discharge the game balls in the lower plate 15.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, detecting that the RAM clear switch RS is operated (RAM clear) when the power is turned on is also treated as one of the errors for convenience. The situation in which RAM clear occurs is mainly that the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS using an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 and is disposed on the back side of the middle frame 12. This is a state in which the RAM clear switch RS is being operated. However, the situation in which the RAM is cleared may occur even when the wrongdoer operates the middle frame 12 by opening it by an unauthorized means. As described above, although the RAM clear is a normal operation for the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is highly likely that the RAM clear can be performed illegally and has a large influence on the operation (game) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As one of the errors.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the full error (priority 4) <door is considered from the viewpoint of the possibility of the misconduct being performed and the magnitude of the influence that can be given to the game. The priorities related to error notification are set such that the order of opening error (priority 3) <magnetic error and radio wave error (priority 2) <RAM clear (priority 1) increases. As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, an error is notified when each error is detected in accordance with the error priority set as described above. In the present embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to a first error, the magnetic error and the radio wave error correspond to a second error having a higher priority than the first error, and the full error has a lower priority than the first error. This corresponds to the third error.

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

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

First, the magnetic error detection processing will be described.
In the magnetic error detection process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a magnetic error has occurred. When the magnetic error information Fm2 is not stored (when no magnetic error has occurred), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a magnetic detection signal has been input from the magnetic detection sensor JS. When a magnetic detection signal is input from the magnetic detection sensor JS (when a magnetic error is newly generated), the main control CPU 30a stores the magnetic error information Fm2 in the main control RAM 30c while the magnetic detection sensor JS. If a magnetic detection signal has not been input from the CPU (when a magnetic error has not newly occurred), the magnetic error detection processing ends.

  When the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored (when a magnetic error has occurred), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the magnetic detection signal is no longer input from the magnetic detection sensor JS. The main control CPU 30a erases the magnetic error information Fm2 from the main control RAM 30c when the magnetic detection signal is no longer input from the magnetic detection sensor JS (when the magnetic error is released), If the magnetic detection signal has been input (the magnetic error has not been released), the magnetic error detection processing ends.

Next, the radio wave error detection processing will be described.
In the radio wave error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the radio wave error information Fm3 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a radio wave error has occurred, in response to the occurrence of the radio wave error. Further, in the radio wave error detection process, the main control CPU 30a deletes the radio wave error information Fm3 from the main control RAM 30c when the radio wave error is released. Note that the radio wave error command detection process is a process in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection process is read as “radio wave”, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the door opening error detection processing will be described.
In the door opening error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the door opening error information Fm4 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that the door opening error has occurred, in response to the occurrence of the door opening error. Remember. In the door opening error detection process, the main control CPU 30a deletes the door opening error information Fm4 from the main control RAM 30c when the door opening error is released. Note that the door opening error command detection processing is a processing content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection processing is replaced with “door opening”, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, a full error detection process will be described.
In the full error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the full error information Fm5 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a full error has occurred, when the full error occurs. In the full error detection process, the main control CPU 30a deletes the full error information Fm5 from the main control RAM 30c when the full error is released. Note that the full error command detection process is a process in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection process is read as “full”, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted. As described above, the main control CPU 30a according to the present embodiment can identify occurrence and cancellation of each error by executing each error detection process.

Next, a security signal output process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the security signal output process, the main control CPU 30a turns on the security signal and determines whether or not the security signal is output from the external terminal board 34 (step S11). If the security signal is ON (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the output end condition of the security signal is satisfied (step S12). In the process of step S12, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when none of the RAM clear information Fm1, the magnetic error information Fm2, and the radio wave error information Fm3 is stored in the main control RAM 30c, while the information Fm1 If any of Fm3 to Fm3 is stored, a negative determination is made. As described above, since the RAM clear information Fm1 is set for the upper limit time related to the notification of the RAM clear after the RAM clear is performed, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the RAM clear is the RAM clear information. This is established when the upper limit time (30 seconds in this embodiment) relating to the notification of the RAM clear has elapsed after the execution. Further, since the magnetic error information Fm2 is deleted when the magnetic detection signal is not input, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the magnetic error is satisfied by canceling the magnetic error. Since the radio wave error information Fm3 is deleted when the radio wave detection signal is not input, the output termination condition of the security signal accompanying the occurrence of the radio wave error is satisfied by canceling the radio wave error. In the present embodiment, the output condition of the security signal is not satisfied unless the output end condition is satisfied for all of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error.

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

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

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

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control to output a security signal from the external terminal board 34 when any one of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error occurs. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control to terminate the output of the security signal when an upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) relating to the notification of the RAM clear has elapsed since the RAM clear occurred. The main control CPU 30a performs control for terminating the output of the security signal when the magnetic error is released. The main control CPU 30a performs control to terminate the output of the security signal when the radio wave error is released. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a executes a security signal output process to perform control to output a security signal as a predetermined signal to the outside of the device when the second error (magnetic error and radio wave error) is detected. It has become. That is, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to an output control unit.

Next, an error command output process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs control to output an error occurrence command that can specify occurrence of an error and an error release command that can specify release of an error by executing each error command output process described below. It has become. The details will be described below.

First, the magnetic error command output processing will be described.
In the magnetic error command output process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the magnetic error information Fm2 is stored (when a magnetic error has occurred), the main control CPU 30a determines whether a magnetic error occurrence command that can specify the occurrence of the magnetic error has been output. . If the magnetic error occurrence command has been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the magnetic error command output processing. On the other hand, if the magnetic error occurrence command has not been output, the main control CPU 30 a outputs the magnetic error occurrence command to the sub control board 31.

  Further, when the magnetic error information Fm2 is not stored (when a magnetic error has not occurred), it is determined whether or not a magnetic error cancellation command that can specify cancellation of the magnetic error has been output. If the magnetic error release command has been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the magnetic error command output processing. On the other hand, when the magnetic error release command has not been output, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a magnetic error release command to the sub control board 31.

Next, the radio wave error command output processing will be described.
In the radio wave error command output processing, a radio wave error generation command that can specify the occurrence of a radio wave error and a radio wave error release command that can specify the cancellation of a radio wave error are output to the sub-control board 31. Note that the radio wave error command output process is a process in which “magnetism” is replaced with “radio wave” in the magnetic error command output process, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, a door opening error command output process will be described.
In the door open error command output process, a door open error occurrence command that can specify the occurrence of a door open error and a door open error release command that can specify the release of the door open error are output to the sub-control board 31. Note that the door opening error command output processing is a processing content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command output processing is replaced with “door opening”, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a full error command output process will be described.
In the full error command output processing, a full error occurrence command that can specify occurrence of a full error and a full error release command that can specify release of the full error are output to the sub-control board 31. Note that the full error command output process is a process in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command output process is replaced with “full”, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the detected error (abnormal state) can be notified by the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. That is, the sound notification on the speaker SP includes notification of various errors. Further, the light emission notification of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 includes notification of various errors.

First, an error notification mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the notification of the RAM clear is performed in such a manner that the speaker SP outputs a voice for notifying that the RAM has been cleared, such as a voice reading a character string of “RAM clear”. The notification of the RAM clear is performed in such a manner that the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are all turned on in white.

  The notification of the magnetic error is performed in such a manner that the speaker SP outputs a sound for notifying that a magnetic error has occurred, such as a sound for reading out a character string of “magnetism detected”. The notification of the magnetic error is performed in such a manner that the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are all turned on in red.

  The notification of the radio wave error is performed in such a manner that a sound for notifying that a radio wave error has occurred, such as a voice for reading out a character string of “radio wave detected”, is output from the speaker SP. The notification of the radio wave error is performed in such a manner that the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are all turned on in yellow.

  The notification of the door opening error is performed in such a manner that a sound for notifying that the door opening error has occurred, such as a voice reading a character string “door is open”, is output from the speaker SP. The notification of the radio wave error is performed in such a manner that the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are all turned on in blue.

  The notification of the full error is performed in such a manner as to output from the speaker SP a voice for notifying that the full error has occurred, for example, a voice for reading a character string “Please remove the ball”. The notification of the full error is not performed using the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a full error occurs, for example, the light emission effect being executed is continuously performed using the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2.

  As described above, the speaker SP notifies the error in a mode in which the type of the error can be directly recognized, while the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 report the error in a mode in which the type of the error can be indirectly recognized. I do. In the present embodiment, the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are configured to report an error in a different manner (dedicated manner) for each type of error.

Next, the error notification processing will be described in detail. The error notification process is a process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute an error notification.
First, a description will be given of the processing contents when the RAM clear is executed and no other error occurs in parallel.

  As shown in FIG. 5, upon input of the RAM clear command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start notification of RAM clear. Then, when the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) relating to the notification of the RAM clear has elapsed since the input of the RAM clear command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a sets the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA1 so that the notification of the RAM clear ends. , LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially simultaneously) start notification of RAM clear, triggered by execution of RAM clear. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a simultaneously (substantially simultaneously) operates on the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 when the upper limit time regarding the notification of the RAM clear has elapsed since the execution of the RAM clear (or the start of the notification of the RAM clear). ), The notification of RAM clear is terminated.

Next, a description will be given of the processing contents when a magnetic error or a radio wave error occurs, but other errors and RAM clear do not occur in parallel.
Upon input of the magnetic error occurrence command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start reporting the magnetic error. Thereafter, regardless of whether or not the magnetic error canceling command is input, the sub control CPU 31a continues to notify the magnetic error until the power is turned off and the operation is stopped until the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA1, Controls LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially simultaneously) start reporting a magnetic error when a magnetic error occurs. When the sub-control CPU 31a starts reporting the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the reporting of the magnetic error except when the power is turned off.

  Further, upon input of the radio wave error generation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start reporting the radio wave error. Thereafter, regardless of whether or not the radio wave error cancel command is input, the sub control CPU 31a continues to notify the radio wave error until the power is cut off and the operation is stopped until the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA1, Controls LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially simultaneously) start reporting a radio wave error when a radio wave error occurs. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts reporting the radio wave error, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the reporting of the radio wave error except when the power is turned off.

  As described above, when the notification of the magnetic error or the notification of the radio wave error is started, the sub control CPU 31a sets the speaker SP and the decoration lamp so as to continue the notification of the error until the power is turned off and the operation is stopped. It controls LA1 and LA2. In other words, in the present embodiment, the upper limit time for the notification of the magnetic error (second upper limit time) and the upper limit time for the notification of the radio wave error (second upper limit time) are set to the time until the power is turned off. I have.

Next, a description will be given of the processing contents when a full error occurs, but other errors and RAM clear do not occur in parallel.
The sub-controlling CPU 31a, upon input of the full error occurrence command, controls the speaker SP so as to start reporting the full error. Further, upon input of the full error release command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to end the notification of the full error. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP to start reporting the full error when the full error occurs. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the notification of the full error to the speaker SP when the full error is released.

Next, a description will be given of the processing contents in a case where a door opening error occurs while another error or RAM clear does not occur in parallel.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, upon input of the door opening error generation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start reporting the door opening error. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the door-opening error occurrence command and starts the notification of the door-opening error, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the notification timer in the sub-control RAM 31c, and inputs the door-opening error generation command (to notify the door error). The time elapsed since the start) is counted. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the door opening error at a timing corresponding to the elapsed time from the input of the door opening error occurrence command (starting the notification of the door error) at the time of inputting the door opening error canceling command. , The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled.

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

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to continue the notification of the door opening error until the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes zero. When the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes 0, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines that the door opening error generation command has not been newly input during the notification continuation time T1, and The speaker SP is controlled so as to end the error notification. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error triggered by the detection of the door opening error by the opening detection sensor KS. When the door opening error is no longer detected, the error notification is continued (extended) for the notification continuation time T1, and then the error notification is ended. The notification duration T1 can also be grasped as a specific duration, output duration, and extension time.

  On the other hand, if the door-opening error release command is input within a predetermined period T2 after the input of the door-opening error generation command, the sub-control CPU 31a waits for the door opening error The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end after the notification is continued for a time for which the notification is continued (hereinafter, referred to as a minimum notification time T3). In the present embodiment, the minimum notification time T3 is set to 30 seconds which is longer than the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment). In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the notification continuation time T1 is longer than the minimum notification time T3 when the notification of the door opening error is no longer detected after the start of the notification of the door opening error. Even after the elapse, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the error notification is continued until the minimum notification time T3 elapses. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to end the notification of the door opening error when the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed. The minimum notification time T3 can also be grasped as the minimum output time.

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

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

  On the other hand, if the door release error release command is not input even if the minimum notification time T3 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the input of the door open error generation command, the sub control CPU 31a sets the minimum notification time. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the door opening error is continued until the door opening error release command is input even after the lapse of T3. Then, after the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the input of the door opening error occurrence command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a terminates the notification of the door opening error, triggered by the input of the door opening error release command. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled. That is, when the door opening error has not been cleared, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify after the lapse of each time T3, T3a, and triggers the cancellation of the door opening error after the lapse of each time T3, T3a. The notification of the door opening error is terminated. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to report the error until the door opening error is cleared.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when a new door opening error generation command is input while the error notification is continued for the notification continuation time T1, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the command in the sub-control RAM 31c. The stored continuation timer is cleared (cleared), and the notification of the door open error is continued regardless of whether the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to continue the error notification even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed, provided that a new door opening error is detected during the notification continuation time T1.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door-opening error release command relating to a later-occurring door-opening error, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the continuation timer in the sub-control Is set (re-set) in the use RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the notification of the door opening error is terminated after the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a re-executes the time measurement relating to the notification continuation time T1.

  Further, after inputting a door opening error release command relating to a door opening error that has occurred later, the sub control CPU 31a issues a new door opening error generation command while continuing to notify the error for the notification continuation time T1. Suppose you enter. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door-opening error release command relating to the door-opening error that has occurred earlier, and then newly generates a door-opening error while continuing to notify the error for the notification continuation time T1. Performs the same processing as when a command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the time measurement relating to the notification continuation time T1 every time the door opening error release command is input, and when a new door opening error occurrence command is input in the notification continuation time T1, the notification continuation is performed. The speaker SP is controlled so that the notification of the door opening error is continued even after the elapse of the time T1. The sub-control CPU 31a releases the door opening error corresponding to the last input door opening error occurrence command when the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the last input of the door opening error occurrence command. Under the condition that a command is input, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the door opening error.

Next, a description will be given of processing contents when a plurality of errors occur in parallel.
As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of an error in response to input of an error occurrence command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a, when inputting a new error occurrence command relating to an error different from the reported error before inputting the error release command relating to the reported error, outputs the reported error. And one of the newly generated errors is notified. That is, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-controlling CPU 31a gives priority to the notification of any one of the plurality of errors. In the present embodiment, since the RAM clear is detected only when the power is turned on, the RAM clear command is not input after the error generation command regarding other errors is input.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, when a plurality of errors having different notification priorities occur in parallel, the sub-controlling CPU 31a gives priority to an error having a higher priority than an error having a lower priority. The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to notify. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify an error with a high priority while not reporting an error with a low priority. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error triggered by the input of the door opening error generation command, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the magnetic error generation command before inputting the door opening error cancellation command. I do. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to start the notification of the magnetic error while ending the notification of the door opening error. Further, for example, it is assumed that when the notification of the door opening error is started in response to the input of the door opening error generation command, a full error generation command is input before the input of the door opening error release command. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as not to notify the full error while continuing to notify the door opening error.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of errors having the same notification priority occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a provides the speaker SP and the decoration so as to give priority to an error that has occurred earlier than an error that has occurred later. The lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as not to notify the error that occurred earlier while continuing to notify the error that occurred earlier. For example, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a has input a radio wave error generation command before inputting a magnetic error cancellation command when starting the notification of a magnetic error upon input of a magnetic error generation command. In this case, the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the previously generated magnetic error is continued while the notification of the radio wave error generated later is not notified.

  Further, when three or more errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the above-described processing on the error being reported and the newly generated error, thereby reporting any one error. Let it. For example, as described above, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error triggered by the input of the command to open the door opening error, the full error occurs before the command to release the door opening error is released. When the command is input, the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to continue the notification of the door opening error. Thereafter, it is assumed that the sub-control CPU 31a has input a magnetic error occurrence command when neither the door open error release command nor the full error release command has been input. In this case, since the newly generated magnetic error has a higher priority of notification than the door opening error which is the error being reported, the sub control CPU 31a The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the opening error.

  As described above, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-controlling CPU 31a sets the speaker SP such that any one of the plurality of errors is notified with priority according to the type of the error. Control.

  Next, a description will be given of the processing contents when an error different from the door opening error occurs while the notification of the door opening error continues while the notification of the door opening error continues for the notification continuation time T1 after the occurrence of the door opening error.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the sub-control CPU 31a newly issues an error occurrence command relating to an error different from the door opening error while continuing to notify the door opening error for the notification continuation time T1. When input, the processing is performed according to the priority of the error that can be specified by the newly input error occurrence command. As described above, in this embodiment, since the RAM clear command is not input after the door opening error occurrence command, the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1. The RAM clear command is not newly input.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the magnetic error generation command while the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs the magnetic error generation command. The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the magnetic error is started with the input. That is, during a period from the input of the door opening error generation command to the input of the magnetic error generation command (period Tt1), the sub control CPU 31a notifies the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the door opening error. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA1 so as to notify of the magnetic error during a period from the input of the magnetic error generation command to the stop of the operation after the power is cut off (period Tj). Controls LA2.

  Further, regarding the processing when the radio wave error generation command is input while the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1, the “magnetism” in the processing when the magnetic error generation command is input is described. Since the processing content has been read as "radio wave", detailed description thereof will be omitted. As described above, when an error having a higher priority of notification than the door opening error occurs during the notification continuation time T1, the sub-controlling CPU 31a causes the notification to be performed in accordance with the occurrence of the error having the higher priority of notification. The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to start reporting an error with a high priority.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs a notification continuation time when a full error occurrence command is input while the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1. After the notification of the door opening error is continued for T1, the speaker SP is controlled to start the notification of the full error. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the door opening error from when the door opening error occurrence command is input until the notification continuation time T1 elapses (period Tt2). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the full error from the lapse of the notification continuation time T1 to the input of the full error release command (period Tm). As described above, when an error having a lower priority of notification than the door opening error occurs in the notification continuation time T1, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error for the notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled so as to start notification of an error with a low notification priority.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the door opening error until the minimum notification time T3 elapses after the door opening error generation command is input.

  As described above, the speaker SP and the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 and the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 function as notification means capable of performing predetermined notification. I do. Further, the speaker SP and the sub-controlling CPU 31a that controls the speaker SP correspond to a specific notifying unit and a first notifying unit. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 corresponds to predetermined notification means and second notification means. The sub-control CPU 31a that controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 corresponds to a notification control unit.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the door opening error is released, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the speaker so that the notification of the error is continued for the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door opening error is released. SP can be controlled. For this reason, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to prevent a clerk of a game arcade or the like from overlooking the occurrence of the door opening error. Therefore, in this embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

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

  (3) The speaker SP reports the type of error in a manner that can be directly recognized, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 report the type of error in a manner that can be indirectly recognized. Further, when the door opening error is released, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error for the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door opening error is released, The speaker SP is controlled so as to end the notification of the opening error. On the other hand, when the door opening error is cleared, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was cleared. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled as described above. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of the door opening error is continued even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was released, but the notification continuation time T1 ( Until the elapse of 3 seconds in the present embodiment), the door opening error can be notified in such a manner that the type of error can be directly recognized, so that the type of error can be easily recognized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be more appropriately notified according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

  (5) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the notification of the door opening error is ended with the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in the present embodiment) as an upper limit after the door opening error occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the clerk or the player of the game shop from feeling annoying by notifying the error notification without limit while preventing the occurrence of the error from being overlooked.

  (6) When a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP such that any one of the plurality of errors is notified with priority according to the type of the error. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported according to the type of the error.

  (7) When a door opening error occurs, the sub-controlling CPU 31a notifies the door opening error with the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in the present embodiment) as an upper limit after the door opening error occurs. On the other hand, when an error having a higher priority than the door opening error occurs, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the error with an upper limit of the first upper limit time T3a or more after the occurrence of the error. . For this reason, in the present embodiment, for an error having a higher priority than the door opening error, the error notification can be continued for a time equal to or longer than the time when the door opening error is notified. For this reason, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to further suppress a clerk of a game arcade or the like from overlooking the occurrence of an error having a higher priority than the door opening error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be more appropriately reported according to the type of the error.

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

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

  (10) When the door SP is cleared of the door opening error and a new error occurs within the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error is cleared, the speaker SP The error notification is continued even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed since the release error was canceled. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an error from being overlooked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

  (11) When the notification of the door opening error is continued by the speaker SP even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed after the door opening error is released, a new door opening error is generated. Is generated. In this case, even after the new door opening error is released, the speaker SP can continue to report the door opening error for the notification duration T1 after the new door opening error is released. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the door opening error occurs a plurality of times, the notification of the door opening error can be continued for the notification continuation time T1 after the plurality of door opening errors are released. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of an error.

  (12) The speaker SP has a higher priority than the door opening error within the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error is cleared, after the door opening error is cleared. When an error has newly occurred, the notification of the error having the higher priority is immediately started. On the other hand, when an error having a lower priority than the door opening error newly occurs within the notification continuation time T1 after the door opening error is released, the speaker SP is reset to the notification continuation time T1 after the door opening error is released. After the notification of the door opening error is continued over a period of time, the notification of the low priority error is started. That is, in the present embodiment, after the door opening error is cleared, the timing for starting the notification of the error can be changed according to the type of the newly generated error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

  (13) The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can continue to report the door opening error even after the speaker SP has finished reporting the door opening error. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an error from being overlooked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

  (14) The sub-control CPU 31a can specify occurrence and cancellation of an error based on a control command (error occurrence command or error cancellation command) input from the main control CPU 30a. Then, when the occurrence of an error can be specified, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to notify the error. For this reason, in the present embodiment, even when the main control CPU 30a and the sub-control CPU 31a execute different controls in response to the occurrence of an error, the detection means such as the open detection sensor KS does not operate the main control CPU 30a. The detection signal may be output only to the main control CPU 30a of the CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the load on the detection unit can be reduced as compared with the case where the detection unit outputs a detection signal to both the main control CPU 30a and the sub-control CPU 31a.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those in the above-described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, regarding the notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, when the door opening error is released within the minimum notification time T3 after the occurrence of the door opening error, the minimum notification time T3 elapses. When the notification of the error is ended, and the notification is released after the lapse of the minimum notification time T3, the notification of the error is ended upon the release of the door opening error. For this reason, in the first embodiment, when the door opening error is canceled after the lapse of the predetermined period T2 and before the lapse of the minimum notification time T3 from the occurrence of the door opening error, the notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP is performed. In addition, the notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is ended at the same time. On the other hand, the second embodiment is configured such that the notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can be continued for a predetermined time after the notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP ends. This is different from the first embodiment. The details will be described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12A to 12C, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the speaker SP in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and starts, continues, and ends the notification of the door opening error. Let it. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notifying of the door opening error after the input of the door opening error occurrence command, and then inputs the door opening error canceling command. A notification extension time Ta obtained by adding a predetermined time to be extended to T1 is set in the sub control RAM 31c, and the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta is counted. In the present embodiment, the notification extension time Ta is set to 10 seconds obtained by adding 3 seconds as the notification continuation time T1 and 7 seconds as the predetermined time to be extended.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so that the notification of the door opening error is continued until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer becomes zero. When the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer becomes 0, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines that the door opening error generation command has not been newly input during the notification extension time Ta, and The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the error notification. As described above, the sub-controlling CPU 31a is configured to continue the notification of the door open error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (3) to (14) described above.
(15) When the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 notify the door opening error, the notification of the door opening error is continued even after the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP ends. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an error from being overlooked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, during the notification execution period in which the notification of the door open error is being performed in the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, the payout device HS opens the door after at least the notification of the door open error is started. No payout of game balls is performed during a period until no error is detected. The details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs the door open error occurrence command and the door open error release command to the payout control board 32 separately from the sub control board 31 in the door open error command output processing. Has become. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the payout condition of the game ball as a prize ball is satisfied by inputting the detection signal of the game ball from each of the sensors SE1 to SE3, A payout instruction command for instructing the number of game balls to be paid out set in the provided winning opening is output to the payout control board 32. Note that the payout instruction command can also be grasped as a command for instructing execution of payout of a predetermined number of game balls.

  When a payout instruction command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the payout control board 32 stores the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls instructed by the payout instruction command in a storage unit provided in the payout control board 32. It is updated by adding to the number of unpaid items. In addition, when a ball lending signal is input from a ball lending button (not shown), the payout control board 32 stores the number of game balls to be paid out (for example, 250) as a lending ball in a storage unit provided in the payout control board 32. It is updated by adding to the number of unpaid items.

  The payout control board 32 controls the payout device so as to perform the payout operation of the game balls on condition that the number of unpaid items stored in the storage unit is one or more, and every time the game balls are paid out. The unpaid number stored in the storage unit is updated by subtracting one. Then, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device HS so as to end the payout operation of the game balls when the unpaid number stored in the storage unit becomes 0.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 14, the payout control board 32 executes the payout operation on the condition that the number of unpaid items stored in the storage unit is one or more. When the door opening error occurrence command is input in the state where the game ball is in the game state, the payout operation of the game ball is interrupted (temporarily stopped). When the payout control board 32 inputs the door open error canceling command, the payout operation of the game balls is restarted (started) on condition that the number of unpaid items stored in the storage unit is one or more.

  As shown in FIG. 15, even when the notification of the door opening error is continued due to the occurrence of a new door opening error during the notification continuation time T <b> 1, The payout of the game balls is interrupted by the input of the door open error occurrence command relating to the door open error. Then, the payout control board 32 restarts the payout of the game balls triggered by the input of the door open error cancel command relating to the later door open error. As described above, after the start of the notification of the door opening error, when the notified door opening error is no longer detected, at least one of the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 notifies the payout device HS of the error. , The payout of the game medium is performed. With such a configuration, the game balls paid out from the payout device HS disposed inside the machine are not paid out to the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15, and the gap between the opened middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 is not increased. Can be suppressed from falling off.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) described above.
(16) The payout device HS does not pay out the game balls from when the error notification is started until the error is released. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is paid out during the occurrence of an error, a situation occurs in which a game ball is paid out abnormally or a game ball that should be paid out is not paid out. Can be suppressed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately perform processing when an error occurs.

  (17) When the error is cleared, the payout device HS pays out the game balls even when the notification of the error is continued. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the notification of the error is continued after the error is cleared, the game balls can be quickly paid out.

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

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

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

Here, the volume setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to set the maximum volume O5 by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 will be described in detail.
In the volume setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays information (for example, a character string of “press the operation button and adjust the volume” to notify that the maximum volume O5 of the sound effect can be changed). The effect display device 17 is controlled as described above, and acceptance of the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is started. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the first operation signal from the operation button BT1, the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can specify the maximum volume O5 is not a value indicating the minimum volume. Is updated to a value indicating a one-step lower volume. When the second operation signal is input from the operation button BT2, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can specify the maximum volume O5 to the value indicating the maximum volume. On the condition that there is no sound volume, the value is updated to a value indicating a one-step higher volume. When the reception time of the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 elapses, the volume indicated by the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c at that time is set to the maximum volume O5, and the maximum volume O5 can be specified. The information is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Note that such a volume setting process is performed during any of the periods during which the big hit game or the special symbol change game is not being executed (for example, during the execution of the demonstration effect), the special symbol change game being executed, and the big hit game. May be set.

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

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a sets the volume O6 within a range not exceeding the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT and not exceeding the maximum volume O5 set by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. The speaker SP is controlled so as to perform a sound effect. That is, the sub-controlling CPU 31a performs sound output as information output as a performance with the maximum volume O5 (maximum volume O4) as the first maximum intensity as the upper limit.

  The sub-control CPU 31a sets the volume by using the volume setting knob OT without referring to the volume setting knob OT or the maximum volume set by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 when outputting the sound as notification of each error. The speaker SP is controlled so as to perform the sound at a sound volume O2 equal to or higher than the maximum sound volume O3 as a possible upper limit intensity. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the sound output as notification of each error is performed at a sound volume O2 equal to or higher than the maximum sound volume O4 set by the sound volume setting knob OT. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP such that sound output as notification of each error is performed at the volume O2 as the second maximum intensity which is equal to or higher than the maximum volume O5.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) described above.
(18) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify an error at a volume O2 equal to or higher than the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a clerk at a game store or the like from not recognizing the occurrence of an error.

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

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

  (21) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify an error at a volume O2 equal to or higher than the maximum volume O3 which is an upper limit which can be set by the volume setting knob OT. For this reason, in the present embodiment, even if the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT is lower than the maximum volume O3 which is the upper limit that can be set by the volume setting knob OT, even if the It is possible to suppress that the clerk does not recognize the occurrence of the error.

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

  In the present embodiment, the notification mode of the door opening error by the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 includes a first notification level mode in which the amount of light of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is maximized (hereinafter, referred to as all lighting) and the decorative lamp LA1. , LA2, the second notification level is reduced by half (hereinafter, referred to as half-lighting). In order to adjust the light amounts of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, the number of light-emitting members to be turned on among the built-in light-emitting members may be changed, or the light amounts of the individual light-emitting members may be changed. In the present embodiment, the first notification level is a higher notification level than the second notification level.

  As shown in FIG. 17 and FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the sub-opening CPU 31a inputs the door opening error occurrence command, the sub-control CPU 31a decorates to start the notification of the door opening error in the mode of the first notification level. The lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the door opening error release command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the notification extension time Ta (10 seconds in this embodiment) as the first extension timer in the main control RAM 30c, and the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta Time.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the decorative lamp so as to continue the notification of the door opening error in the mode of the first notification level until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes zero. It controls LA1 and LA2. When the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes 0, the sub-controlling CPU 31a sets a condition that a new door opening error occurrence command has not been input during the notification extension time Ta. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the door opening error continues in the mode of the second notification level instead of the notification of the first notification level. That is, when the reporting door opening error is no longer detected, the sub control CPU 31a lowers the reporting level of the door opening error even after the reporting door opening error is no longer detected, and The notification will continue.

  When the notification extension time Ta elapses, the sub control CPU 31a stores an end standby time Tb (10 seconds equal to the notification extension time Ta in the present embodiment) as a second time as a second extension timer in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the remaining time of the end standby time Tb is measured.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the decorative lamp so as to continue to notify the door opening error in the second notification level mode until the remaining time of the end standby time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes zero. It controls LA1 and LA2. When the remaining time of the end standby time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a condition that a new door opening error occurrence command has not been input during the end standby time Tb. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the door opening error.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (3) to (15) described above.
(22) After starting the notification of the door opening error, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to continue the notification of the door opening error even when the door opening error is released. I do. Further, after the door opening error is released, the sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to notify the door opening error at the second notification level lower than the first notification level during the end standby time Tb. Control. For this reason, in the present embodiment, while the notification of the error is continued even after the error is cleared, the trouble caused by the continuous notification of the error after the error is cleared can be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an error can be appropriately reported.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
As shown in FIG. 19, in each embodiment, each of the detection sensors JS, DS, KS, and MS is connected to both the main control CPU 30a (main control board 30) and the sub control CPU 31a (sub control board 31). The detection signals may be output to both the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a. That is, for each notification target error to be notified, the sub control CPU 31a executes each error detection process based on the input of the detection signal instead of the input of the error occurrence command related to the notification target error, while Each error detection process may be executed based on the fact that the detection signal is no longer input instead of the input of the error cancellation command related to the error. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute an error notification process based on the result of the error detection process. That is, for example, when the occurrence of the door opening error can be specified based on the detection signal, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may control the speaker SP to start the notification of the door opening error. Then, when the release of the door opening error can be specified based on the detection signal, the sub-control board 31 continues the notification of the door opening error for the notification continuation time T1 and then performs the door opening error. The speaker SP may be controlled so as to end the notification. In this case, the main control CPU 30a need not output the error occurrence command and the error release command to the sub control CPU 31a. According to this, since the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a can be reduced, the load on the main control CPU 30a can be reduced. In the first, second, third, and fifth embodiments, when the security signal output process for outputting the security signal to the outside of the device is not performed, each detection sensor JS, DS, The KS and MS need not be connected to the main control CPU 30a (main control board 30) while being connected to the sub control CPU 31a (sub control board 31). In this case, an error can be notified while the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is simplified.

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

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

  In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 interrupt the payout of the game balls also in the case where an error different from the door open error occurs in addition to or instead of the door open error. It may be configured. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs an error occurrence command and an error cancellation command for an error to be controlled as in the other example to the payout control board 32, and the payout control board 32 The suspension and restart of the payout of the game balls may be performed based on.

  In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 interrupt the payout of the game ball when the middle frame 12 is opened, out of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13, while the front frame 13 When only the game balls are opened, the payout of the game balls may not be interrupted.

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

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

  In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that only some of the plurality of types of errors have a volume greater than the maximum volume of the sound effect or a maximum volume O2 or greater set by the volume setting knob OT. The notification may be performed at a certain volume or a volume that is equal to or higher than the maximum volume O3 that can be set by the volume setting knob OT. On the other hand, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may report an error different from some errors at a volume lower than the volume of some errors.

  -In 4th Embodiment, the light amount adjustment knob which can adjust the maximum light amount (brightness) of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be provided on the back side of the middle frame 12. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may notify each error with a light amount equal to or more than the maximum light amount set by the light amount setting knob or a light amount equal to or more than the maximum light amount set by the light amount setting knob. In this alternative example, the light intensity of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is the output intensity in the light emitting state as information, and the maximum light intensity is equivalent to the maximum intensity of the information output.

  In addition, in the fourth embodiment, in addition to or instead of the light amount adjustment knob, the maximum light amounts of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be changed by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the maximum light amount of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 in a state where no error occurs by executing a process in which “volume” is read as “light amount” in the volume setting process. Can be configured. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may notify each error with a light amount that is equal to or more than the maximum light amount of the light emission effect or a light amount that is equal to or more than the maximum light amount set by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2.

  In the fifth embodiment, the process may be ended after the notification level of the door opening error is reduced in a plurality of steps. In this case, as the mode of the door opening error due to the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, three or more notification level modes are set such that the light amounts of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 increase stepwise. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a gradually lowers the notification level every time a predetermined time elapses after the input of the door opening error release command, and finally finishes the door opening error with the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. Should be controlled.

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

  In the fifth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP to be reduced stepwise. In this case, the mode of the door opening error by the speaker SP includes a mode of a first notification level for outputting sound at a first volume and a mode of a second notification level for outputting sound at a second volume lower than the first volume. A plurality of notification levels may be set.

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

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

  In each embodiment, the game information notification device YH that can be connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 notifies an error by displaying a predetermined image in the notification area HR based on the security signal input from the main control CPU 30a. It may be configured to be possible. Further, the game information notifying device YH includes a lamp having a light emitting portion capable of emitting light, and is configured to be able to notify an error by changing a light emitting state of the lamp based on a security signal input from the main control CPU 30a. You may. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be connectable to an external device other than the game information notifying device YH such as a hall computer by the external terminal board 34, or may be connected to the game information notifying device YH via the game information notifying device YH. It may be configured to be connectable to an external device other than the notification device YH.

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

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

  -In each embodiment, the priority regarding error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, the priority may be different for a magnetic error and a radio wave error, or the priority may be the same for a plurality of arbitrary errors. When the priority is the same for the door opening error and another error, when an error having the same priority as the door opening error occurs as a new error in the notification duration time T1, a new error occurs. Accordingly, the notification of the new error may be started. In this case, it is possible to promptly recognize the occurrence of the error with the same priority as the door opening error. Further, when an error having the same priority as the door opening error occurs as a new error in the notification continuation time T1, the notification of the new error is continued after the notification of the door opening error is continued for the notification continuation time T1. You may start. In this case, it is possible to suppress the start of notification of a new error without the occurrence of the door opening error being recognized. In this alternative example, the door opening error corresponds to a first type of first error, and an error having the same notification priority as the door opening error corresponds to a second type of first error.

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

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

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

  -In each embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may report an error in the same manner with respect to a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, in any of the case where a magnetic error occurs and the case where a radio wave error occurs, the error may be notified by being fully lit in red. In this case, the speaker SP reports an error in a different manner for each type of error, so that the type of the error can be specified. On the other hand, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 report errors in the same manner for a plurality of errors. Therefore, the type of error cannot be specified. Further, also in the speaker SP, an error may be reported in the same manner for a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, no matter which error occurs, the error may be notified by outputting a common sound (for example, a predetermined warning sound). In this case, for example, in a state in which the error notification is continued even after the error is cleared, the error is compared with a case where the error is notified in a manner that can identify the type of the error despite the error being cleared. As a result, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the notification of the error.

  In each embodiment, an error may be reported using, for example, the effect display device 17 instead of the speaker SP or the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. When the effect display device 17 is used, the image display unit GH notifies the error by displaying an image related to the error (for example, in the case of a full error, a character string such as "Please remove the ball"). Alternatively, the error may be notified by displaying the same image (for example, “error occurred”) for a plurality of types of errors. Further, in addition to the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, the error may be reported using, for example, the effect display device 17 or the like.

  In each embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to start reporting an error when an error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a , The timing of starting the notification may be made different. For example, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may control the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 such that the speaker SP starts reporting an error before starting reporting the error. Further, for example, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may control the speaker SP such that the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 start reporting an error after starting the reporting of the error. In these cases, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the error notification as compared with the case where the error notification is started simultaneously by both the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2.

  In each of the embodiments, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the notification continuation time T1 as a continuation timer when a new door opening error occurs during the notification continuation time T1 and the newly opened door opening error is released. The corresponding time is reset in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the time measurement relating to the notification continuation time T1 is re-executed, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the newly generated door opening error is released, a predetermined continuation time different from the notification continuation time T1 may be set in the sub control RAM 31c as a continuation timer. At this time, when the newly generated door opening error is cleared, a time longer than the notification continuation time T1 may be set as the continuation timer. That is, the predetermined duration may be set to a time longer than the notification duration T1. Further, the continuation timer may be set so that the longer the number of times the door opening error has occurred is, the longer the error notification continues. According to this, when a new door opening error occurs before the notification duration time T1 elapses after the door opening error is released, that is, when the error occurs a plurality of times in a short time, the error Missing occurrence can be further suppressed.

  In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a emphasizes when a new door opening error occurs during the notification duration T1 as compared to when no new door opening error occurs during the notification duration T1. An error may be reported. For example, the following aspects can be adopted as the emphasized aspects. A mode in which the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP is increased may be adopted. Further, a mode in which the light amounts of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are increased may be adopted. That is, the emphasized mode may be any mode that makes it easier for a clerk at a game store or the like to recognize the occurrence of the error, as compared with the mode not emphasized.

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

  In each embodiment, while any one of the information Fm1 to Fm5 is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a does not launch a game ball even if the firing handle HD is operated. May be regulated as follows. That is, the main control CPU 30a regulates launching of game balls when an error occurs, and releases regulation of launching game balls when the error is released. Note that the control as in this alternative example may be executed for some errors.

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

  -Each embodiment may be embodied in a spinning-type gaming machine as a gaming machine. The spinning-type gaming machine includes a slot machine (pachislot) using a medal as a game medium and a slot machine using a game ball as a game medium. The spinning-type gaming machine has a box-shaped housing for installing the machine body on a game island such as a game arcade, and is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the housing. And a front door equipped with such. Note that, in a spinning-type gaming machine, the front door corresponds to a mounting member, and the housing corresponds to a support member.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) a mounting member on which a predetermined game component is mounted, and a support member for supporting the mounting member in an openable and closable manner, wherein the detecting means is such that the mounting member is open to the support member. Is preferably detected as the error.

  (B) The error includes a first error and a second error, and when the first error and the second error are detected in parallel, the specific notifying unit performs more than the first error. It is preferable that the second error be notified with priority.

  (C) The specific notifying means is configured to include a sound device capable of performing predetermined notification by voice output, and the predetermined notifying means is a light emitting device capable of performing predetermined notification according to a light emitting state of a light emitting unit. Is preferably included.

(D) The predetermined duration is preferably longer than the specific duration.
(E) When an error is newly detected during the specific duration, it is preferable to notify the error in an emphasized manner compared to when no new error is detected during the specific duration.

  (F) The specific notifying unit, when notifying the first error, notifies an error with a first upper limit time as an upper limit, while notifying the second error is equal to or longer than the first upper limit time. It is preferable that the notification of the second error be continued for a second upper limit time.

  (G) output control means for performing control for outputting various signals to the outside of the machine, wherein the output control means controls to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine when the second error is detected. It is preferred to do so.

  (H) when the notification time of the error started upon detection of the error reaches the upper limit time, the specific notifying means may output the error even before the specific duration time elapses. It is preferable to end the notification.

  (I) The error includes a plurality of types of errors, the specific notifying unit notifies the error in a different manner for each type of error, and the predetermined notifying unit includes at least one of the plurality of types of errors. It is preferable to notify the errors in the same manner for a plurality of types of errors that are some of them.

  (G) detecting means for detecting an error, and a state in which the openable and closable door member is closed, and which is located rearward of the door member and capable of performing an operation of adjusting the volume of audio output from the audio device. Adjusting means, operating means configured in front of the door member in a state where the door member is closed and configured to allow a predetermined operation, and notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification, The control of adjusting the volume in a volume range based on the volume adjusted by the operation of the adjusting means by operating the operating means, by controlling the volume of the volume by operating the adjusting means. The specific notifying means of the notifying means is configured to include the audio device. In the audio device, an error is detected when the detection unit detects an error. If the notification of the error has not been detected until the predetermined upper limit notification time has elapsed after the start of the error notification, the upper limit notification time The notification of the error is terminated upon the lapse of time, and during the time until the upper limit notification time elapses, when the error being notified is no longer detected, and the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at that time is When the predetermined duration is longer than the predetermined duration, the error notification is continued, and the error notification is triggered by the elapse of the specific duration, provided that no new error is detected in the specific duration. On the other hand, on condition that a new error is detected during the specific duration, the error notification is performed even after the specific duration has elapsed. Continued until the upper limit notification time elapses, and when the error being notified is no longer detected, and the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the specific duration. In some cases, the error notification is continued, and on the condition that no new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time, the elapse of the upper limit notification time is triggered even before the specific duration has elapsed. On the other hand, while the error notification is terminated, the error notification is continued even after the upper limit notification time elapses, provided that a new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time, and the operation of the operation unit is performed. Based on the volume adjusted by the, the sound output different from the notification of the error is to be performed as an effect, the audio device, the adjustment A gaming machine characterized in that the notification of the error can be executed at a volume exceeding the predetermined volume range regardless of the volume adjusted by the operation of the means.

DS: radio wave detection sensor (detection means), HS: payout device (payout means), JS: magnetic detection sensor (detection means), KS: open detection sensor (detection means), LA1, LA2: decorative lamp (light emitting device, notification) Means, predetermined notification means, second notification means, notification execution means, predetermined notification execution means) MS: full detection sensor (detection means), RS: RAM clear switch (detection means), SP: speaker (audio device, identification Notification means, first notification means, notification execution means, specific notification execution means), 11 ... outer frame (supporting member), 12 ... middle frame (mounting member), 13 ... front frame (mounting member), 30 ... main Control board, 30a: Main control CPU (output control means), 31: Sub control board, 31a: Sub control CPU (notification means, specific notification means, predetermined notification means, first notification means, second notification means , Notification control means).

Claims (3)

Detecting means for detecting an error;
Notification means capable of performing predetermined notification,
In the specific notification means of the notification means,
This is a case where the notification of the error is started in response to the detection of the error by the detection means, and the notification is performed until the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses after the start of the notification of the error . When the error has not been detected, the error notification is terminated when the upper limit notification time has elapsed,
Until the upper limit notification time elapses, when the notification error is no longer detected , and when the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at that time is longer than a predetermined duration. , while continuing the notification of the error, the condition that the new errors in the particular time duration is not detected, while ending the notification of errors the course of the specific time duration in response, before Symbol particular continued On condition that a new error is detected at time, the notification of the error is continued even after the elapse of the specific duration ,
Until the upper limit notification time elapses, when the notification error is no longer detected and the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the specific duration, an error occurs. And the condition that no new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time, even if the specific duration time has not elapsed, the error of the error is triggered by the elapse of the upper limit notification time. While ending the notification, on the condition that a new error is detected in the remaining time of the upper limit notification time, the error notification is continued even after the upper limit notification time has elapsed,
When the newly detected error is no longer detected in the specific duration, it is possible to continue reporting the error for a predetermined duration longer than the specific duration,
A gaming machine, wherein a notification mode when an error is notified during the specific duration and a notification mode when an error is notified during the predetermined duration are the same notification mode.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the same notification mode includes a notification unit that notifies an error during the specific duration and a notification unit that notifies an error during the predetermined duration. .   The notifying unit includes a light emitting notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification by emitting light from a light emitting unit, an output notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification by outputting sound, and a display notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification by displaying an image. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising one or more notification means.