JP6645883B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of detecting an abnormal state.

  A pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine is provided with an operation handle on the front of the machine, and a player operates the operation handle to fire a pachinko ball toward a game area defined inside the machine. It is configured to be able to. In the game area, there is a winning opening where pachinko balls can be won. When the pachinko balls win the winning opening, a specified number of winning balls are paid out, or a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. In some cases, a bonus as a result of the game can be given to the player. For this reason, the player plays the game by firing the pachinko ball by his / her own operation, and is delighted with the game result according to the behavior of the pachinko ball in the game area.

  By the way, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko machine described above, an error state may be notified by detecting an abnormal state in which a malfunction such as an improper act or a breakdown may have occurred. For example, by detecting an abnormal state in which there is a possibility that a fraudulent activity is taking place, and performing an error notification for the abnormal state, it is possible to notify a clerk or the like in the gaming store of the possibility of fraudulent activity in the gaming machine. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-209592 A

  However, even if an error state is detected by detecting an abnormal state of the gaming machine, control processing relating to the game is continued even after the occurrence of the error. There is a risk of wasting and damages caused by fraudulent acts.

  Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the problems inherent in the prior art, and has been proposed to solve these problems, and can prevent the occurrence or expansion of disadvantages when an abnormality occurs in a gaming machine. It aims to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application
A game area (20a) in which a game ball can flow down, a ball entry port (32a) provided in the game area (20a), in which a game ball can enter, and a storage means (60c) for storing information about the game. External output means (61a) capable of outputting an information signal relating to a game to the outside of the machine, first abnormality determination means (S402) for determining whether a predetermined abnormality has occurred, and whether another abnormality has occurred. Gaming machine equipped with a second abnormality determining means (S405) for determining
A timer control means for measuring a game time relating to the game (S302), is configured to advance the game based on the game time measured by the time control means (S302),
Stop means (S205) for stopping the measurement of the game time by the timing control means (S302) when the first abnormality determination means (S402) determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred;
A display unit (17a) for displaying a symbol variation in response to the establishment of the start condition and displaying an error in response to the determination of the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality,
A game control means (60a) having the timekeeping control means (S302), the first abnormality determination means (S402), the second abnormality determination means (S405) and the stop means (S205),
Display control means (65a, 66a) for controlling the display of the display unit (17a) based on a control signal output from the game control means (60a),
When the measurement of the game time by the timer control means (S302) is stopped by the stop means (S205), the progress of the game is stopped along with the stop of the measurement of the game time, and the game time is It is configured to store in the storage means (60c),
When power supply to the gaming machine is restarted in a state where the game time is stored in the storage means (60c), the timing control means is based on the game time stored in the storage means (60c). (S302) is configured to resume measurement,
The display unit (17a) is configured to display an error in a form in which it is possible to identify that the progress of the game has been stopped while the game in which the progress has been stopped can be resumed from the time of the stop, in an indistinguishable manner,
When the second abnormality determination unit (S405) determines the occurrence of the another abnormality, a state in which the game time can be measured by the timing control unit (S302) is maintained, and the another abnormality is determined. When the game control means (60a) outputs an error designation command in response to the determination of, the output of the error designation command is not an output before a predetermined time has elapsed since the last output of the error designation command. An information signal corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is not output from the external output means (61a), and the information signal corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is controlled based on the control of the display control means (65a, 66a). while such an error notification is not performed, if the output before the output of the error specifying command has elapsed the predetermined time from the time the output of said error command specified in the previous information corresponding to the occurrence of the different abnormal Signal ahead The error is output from the external output means (61a), and during the time from the output of the error designation command until the predetermined time has elapsed, as the error notification corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality, the occurrence of the another abnormality Is displayed based on the control of the display control means (65a, 66a) so that the character display does not overlap the stop display position of the symbol on the display section (17a). If the new error designation command is not output by the game control means (60a) during the predetermined time during which the different error display is displayed, the additional error is not output when the predetermined time elapses. While the error display is not displayed, if a new error designation command is output during the predetermined time during which the different error display is displayed , the control of the display control means (65a, 66a) is performed. Based on Te until power failure as the specific error indication is continued,
First distributing means (32b) capable of distributing game balls into and out of the entrance (32a) by opening and closing operations, and second distributing means capable of distributing game balls to a plurality of paths (27b, 27c) by rotating operation. Means (27a);
A first drive means (SL1) for driving the first distribution means (32b) and a second drive means (MT2) for driving the second distribution means (27a);
The first driving means (SL1) is controlled so that the first distributing means (32b) performs the opening and closing operation, and the second driving means ( Drive control means (S311) for controlling (MT2),
Ball payout means (12B) for paying out a specified number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the entrance (32a),
The stopping means (S205) turns off the first driving means (SL1) and the second driving means (MT2) when the first abnormality determining means (S402) determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred. Configured to maintain a non-driven state,
When the first driving unit (SL1) is in the non-driving state, the first distribution unit (32b) returns to the closed position, and the second driving unit (MT2) detects that the predetermined abnormality has occurred. If the first abnormality determination means (S402) determines that the occurrence has occurred during the rotation operation of the second distribution means, the second distribution means (27a) is rotated to reach the original position. Configured to be in a state,
When the payout of the game ball triggered by the predetermined ball that occurred before it is determined that the predetermined abnormality has occurred by the first abnormality determination unit (S402) is not executed at the time of the determination, Even if the execution of the measurement of the game time by the timing control means (S302) is stopped, the payout triggered by the predetermined ball entry is performed, while it is determined that the predetermined abnormality has occurred. The gist is that the payout of the game ball triggered by the entry of the game ball into the entrance (32a) generated after the game is executed is not executed.
According to the first aspect of the invention, when an abnormality of the gaming machine occurs, the progress of the game can be stopped, so that a disadvantage that may occur on the game store side or the player side after the abnormality determination is reliably made. Can be prevented.
In addition, a game that has stopped progressing in response to the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine can be restarted after the power of the gaming machine is turned on again. People do not have distrust.
Furthermore, by notifying that the progress of the game has been stopped, but not reporting the information after the abnormality is cleared, confusion of the player can be prevented.
Furthermore, when an abnormality of the gaming machine occurs, while the progress of the game is stopped, a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls are surely generated by entering the ball that occurred before the time of determining the occurrence of the abnormality. Can be paid out.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
Storage means (60c) for storing information relating to the game, external output means (61a) capable of outputting an information signal relating to the game to the outside of the machine, and abnormality determining means (S401) for determining whether a predetermined abnormality has occurred In a gaming machine equipped with
A timer control means for measuring a game time relating to the game (S302), is configured to advance the game based on the game time measured by the time control means (S302),
Stop means (S205) for stopping the measurement of the game time by the timing control means (S302) when the abnormality determination means (S401) determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred,
A display unit (17a) for displaying a symbol variation in response to the establishment of the start condition and displaying an error in response to the determination of the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality,
Display control means (65a, 66a) for controlling the display of the display unit (17a),
When the measurement of the game time by the timer control means (S302) is stopped by the stop means (S205), the progress of the game is stopped along with the stop of the measurement of the game time, and the game time is It is configured to store in the storage means (60c),
When power supply to the gaming machine is restarted in a state where the game time is stored in the storage means (60c), the timing control means is based on the game time stored in the storage means (60c). (S302) is configured to resume measurement,
The display unit (17a) is configured to display an error in a form in which it is possible to identify that the progress of the game has been stopped while the game in which the progress has been stopped can be resumed from the time of the stop, in an indistinguishable manner,
When an abnormality other than the predetermined abnormality occurs, a state where the game time can be measured by the timing control means (S302) is maintained, and an information signal corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is output. Another error display that is not output from the external output means (61a) and includes at least a character display corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is the character display at the stop display position of the symbol on the display unit (17a). Are displayed so that they do not overlap,
Equipped with a game information display (50) capable of displaying a plurality of types of information on the game,
The stopping means, when the abnormality determining means (S402) determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred, maintains the game information display (50) in a display mode at the time of occurrence of the predetermined abnormality. The gist is that it is configured.
The present application includes the following technical concept.
Storage means (60c) for storing information relating to the game, external output means (61a) capable of outputting an information signal relating to the game to the outside of the machine, and abnormality determining means (S401) for determining whether a predetermined abnormality has occurred In a gaming machine equipped with
A timer control means for measuring a game time relating to the game (S302), is configured to advance the game based on the game time measured by the time control means (S302),
Stop means (S205) for stopping the measurement of the game time by the timing control means (S302) when the abnormality determination means (S401) determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred,
A display unit (17a) for displaying a symbol variation in response to the establishment of the start condition and displaying an error in response to the determination of the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality,
Display control means (65a, 66a) for controlling the display of the display unit (17a),
When the measurement of the game time by the timer control means (S302) is stopped by the stop means (S205), the progress of the game is stopped along with the stop of the measurement of the game time, and the game time is It is configured to store in the storage means (60c),
When power supply to the gaming machine is restarted in a state where the game time is stored in the storage means (60c), the timing control means is based on the game time stored in the storage means (60c). (S302) is configured to resume measurement,
The display unit (17a) is configured to display an error in a form in which it is possible to identify that the progress of the game has been stopped while the game in which the progress has been stopped can be resumed from the time of the stop, in an indistinguishable manner,
When an abnormality other than the predetermined abnormality occurs, a state where the game time can be measured by the timing control means (S302) is maintained, and an information signal corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is output. Another error display that is not output from the external output means (61a) and includes at least a character display corresponding to the occurrence of the another abnormality is the character display at the stop display position of the symbol on the display unit (17a). Are displayed so that they do not overlap,
Error notification corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality is configured to be executed by a plurality of notification means (17, 18, 19),
While at least one of the plurality of notification means (17, 18, 19) continues the error notification until the power of the gaming machine is turned off, the other notification means (17, 18, 19) , 19) is configured to end the error notification when a condition different from the power-off of the gaming machine is satisfied.
According to the invention according to the above configuration, when an abnormality of the gaming machine occurs, the progress of the game can be stopped, so that a disadvantage that can occur on the game store side or the player side after the abnormality determination is reliably prevented. be able to.
In addition, a game that has stopped progressing in response to the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine can be restarted after the power of the gaming machine is turned on again. People do not have distrust.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the gaming machine which concerns on this invention, generation | occurrence | production of the disadvantage when an abnormality of a gaming machine arises or expansion can be prevented.

It is a perspective view showing the state where the front frame was opened to the middle frame concerning an example. It is a front view showing a game board concerning an example. FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram illustrating an electrical connection relationship of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection destination of the electric component which concerns on an Example, and the state of each electric component according to the state of a pachinko machine. 6 is a flowchart illustrating main processing of a main control CPU according to the embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows error information setting and game stop processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process of a main control CPU according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an error determination process.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. Note that, as a gaming machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine as viewed from the front side (player side), unless otherwise specified.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has an outer frame 11 formed as a rectangular frame that opens to the front and back and as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store. On the front side of the opening, a middle frame (game machine main body) 12 for detachably holding the game board 20 is removably assembled. At the lower right position of the middle frame 12, an operation handle 16 for operating a ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a to the right, the ball launching device 12A is operated to launch the ball. Pachinko balls are fired one by one from a position toward a game area 20a defined on the front side of the game board 20. When the operation handle 16 detects the contact of the player by the built-in touch sensor 16b (see FIG. 3), the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball firing device 12A according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a is increased. When the player rotates the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 clockwise to adjust the amount of rotation, the pachinko ball hit by the ball firing device 12A is positioned at an appropriate position in the game area 20a. It is being led. Then, when the hit pachinko ball wins a start winning prize port 31a, 32a to be described later of the game area 20a, a special figure hit judgment (hit judgment) is executed triggered by the winning (satisfaction of the hit judgment condition). When the result of the hit determination is a hit determination, a big hit game (game per special map) advantageous to the player is generated. Note that a symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect means capable of executing an effect (display effect) is detachably provided on the game board 20 disposed in the middle frame 12. On the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a symbol for effect (hereinafter referred to as a decoration diagram) is displayed in a variable manner when a pachinko ball is awarded to the starting winning ports 31a and 32a (establishment of a starting condition), and the symbol is varied. Is performed, and the result of the hit determination is notified by a decorative figure that is finally stopped and displayed (fixed stop display). In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Conventionally known various display devices capable of stopping and changing and displaying various symbols, such as a drum type symbol display device and a dot matrix type symbol display device, can be adopted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame (door body) 13 as a decorated decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable. That is, the front frame 13 is configured to be displaceable between a closed position that covers the front side of the middle frame 12 and an open position that opens the front side of the middle frame 12. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes an open / close detection lever 12a that moves back and forth in response to the open / close operation of the front frame 13, and an open / close state (closed position) of the front frame 13 according to the position of the open / close detection lever 12a. The front frame opening detection sensor SE10 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether the front frame is displaced from the center frame to the open position is disposed at the upper right end of the middle frame 12. A window 13a for visually recognizing the game area 20a of the game board 20 from the front side is formed in the front frame 13 in a front and rear direction, and a see-through protection plate made of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material (FIG. (Not shown) is disposed so as to cover the window 13a, so that the game board 20 is protected in a state where the game area 20a can be seen through from the front of the machine. A frame lamp (light emitting means) 19 is provided on the front frame 13 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound) capable of outputting sound and sound effects is provided at an upper corner of the front frame 13. Output means) 18 is provided. That is, by lighting / flashing a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the frame lamp 19 or outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 18, it is possible to match the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect. That is, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 provided on the front frame 13 function as a production means capable of performing a production.

  An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls are integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13 (see FIG. 1). 15 open and close integrally. Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing pachinko balls replenished from a ball replenishment mechanism (not shown) in a game arcade, which is disposed on an upper rear side of the machine. By driving the ball dispensing device 12B (see FIG. 3) arranged to be connected to the lower end of a ball passage (not shown) connected to the downstream side of the ball, the pachinko balls stored in the ball storage tank are connected to the upper plate. It is configured to pay out to the upper ball tray 14 through the passage 71 (see FIG. 1). The upper ball tray 14 is provided so as to store the pachinko balls dispensed by the ball dispensing device 12B and to finally send out the stored pachinko balls one by one to a launch position by the ball launching device 12A. I have. When the upper ball receiving tray 14 is full of pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly paid out by the ball discharging device 12B are guided to the lower ball receiving tray 15 through the lower tray communication path 72 (see FIG. 1) and stored therein. Is done. When the lower ball tray 15 is full of pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly paid out by the ball discharging device 12B cannot flow into the upper ball tray 14 and the lower ball tray 15 and are located upstream of the lower ball tray 15. And it is stored in the lower plate communication passage 72 and the upper plate communication passage 71 located downstream of the ball dispensing device 12B. Here, in the middle frame 12, a full detection sensor SE9 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pachinko ball is provided so as to face the upper plate communication passage 71 between the ball dispensing device 12B and the lower ball tray 15. In addition, it is configured to be able to determine whether the upper ball tray 14 and the lower ball tray 15 are full according to the detection of the full detection sensor SE9. Note that the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 may be provided on the lower ball receiving tray 15. Further, the full state detection sensor SE9 may be provided so as to face the lower plate communication passage 72.

  The ball dispensing device 12B includes a dispensing sprocket (not shown) that feeds the pachinko balls stored in the ball storage tank side one by one to the upper plate communication passage 71 side, and a dispensing motor MT1 that rotates the dispensing sprocket. The payout motor MT1 is driven and controlled when a pachinko ball wins (enters a ball) into the ball inlets 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a, which will be described later. It is configured to pay out pachinko balls (prize balls). The ball payout device 12B is provided with a payout detection sensor SE11 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pachinko ball paid out by a payout sprocket. That is, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to detect whether the paid-out pachinko balls (prize balls) have been paid out by detecting the paid-out pachinko balls by the payout detection sensor SE11.

(About various substrates 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, etc. provided in the pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 3, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 60 provided with a main control CPU 60a for performing overall control regarding the pachinko game is provided. Further, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, an effect control board 65 provided with an effect control CPU 65a for controlling the effect, and the symbol display device according to the effect content determined by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). And a display control board 66 provided with a display control CPU 66a for controlling the image display at 17. A game information display 50 for displaying various information related to the game is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the display content (light emission mode) of the game information display 50 is mainly controlled. The CPU 60a is configured to perform switching control.

  The effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) determines the effect content based on the control signal (command) output from the main control board 60, and sends the determined effect content as a control signal (command) to the display control board 66. Output. In addition, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) controls the sound output of the speaker 18 according to the determined effect contents, and also controls the frame lamp 19 provided on the front frame 13 and the game board 20. The light emission of the provided game board lamp (production means) 24 is controlled. Further, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) controls the operation of the movable body (effect means) 25d for effect provided on the game board 20 according to the determined effect contents. Thus, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) can control the effects executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 25d as the effect means in a comprehensive manner. It has become.

  On the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 3, a payout control board 61 provided with a payout control CPU 61a for driving and controlling the ball payout device 12B, and the operation state of the operation handle 16 are used. A launch control board 62 having a launch control CPU 62a for driving and controlling the ball launching device 12A is provided, and the payout control board 61 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The (emission control CPU 62a) is electrically connected to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). The payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) is electrically connected to a prize ball remaining number display 51 for displaying the number of prize balls (payout balls) that have not yet been paid out. The payout control CPU 61a is configured to switch and control the display content (light emission mode) of the container 51. The payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) is electrically connected to an external information output terminal board (external relay board) 63 provided with a plurality of output terminals. The information about the pachinko machine 10 is output to the outside of the machine (hall computer) through each output terminal of the machine. Furthermore, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. , 66 and a power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying power to other electric components.

(About game board 20)
Next, the configuration of the gaming board 20 will be described. The game board 20 is formed of a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined thickness from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a game area 20a in which a pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined by a substantially circular guide rail 22 arranged on the front face (board face), The game is played by the pachinko balls launched from the ball launching device 12A being launched into the game area 20a. In addition, the game board 20 may be one in which a decorative seal or the like is attached to a surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting openings penetrating in the front and rear in the gaming area 20a, and various game components 25, 32, 33, 34, 35 is attached from the front side. The game board 20 is provided with an out port 23 at the lowermost position of the game area 20a (see FIG. 2). It is configured to be discharged to Here, the pachinko machine 10 includes the distribution unit 25 (first start-up) as a game component in which the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a into which the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can enter are formed. A prize section 31), a second start prize section 32, a special prize section 33, a normal prize section 34, and a gate section 35 are provided on the game board 20, and the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, into which pachinko balls enter. A predetermined game can be played by executing control according to 34a and 35a. Further, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and the downflow direction of the pachinko balls is changed irregularly by contact with the game nails. The symbol display device 17 is attached to the rear side of the game board 20, and is connected to the game board 20 through a mounting port formed in the game board 20 and an opening 25 a formed in a distribution unit 25 described later. Is configured to be visible from the front side of the vehicle.

(About distribution unit 25)
The gaming board 20 includes a distribution unit 25 (see FIG. 2) in which a mounting opening is formed at a substantially central portion of a game area 20a surrounded by the guide rail 22, and an opening 25a opening forward and backward is formed. The display unit 17 a of the symbol display device 17 is attached so as to face the front side of the game board 20 via the opening 25 a of the distribution unit 25. The distribution unit 25 has an eave-like portion 25b projecting forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and defining an inner periphery of the game area 20a, and a thin plate-like shape extending outward from a rear edge of the eave-like portion 25b. And a base plate 25c. Then, by fixing the base plate portion 25c to the game board 20 with fixing means such as screws in a state where the base plate portion 25c is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 20 and aligned with the mounting position, the distribution unit 25 Is attached to the game board 20. Here, the eaves-like portion 25b is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the opening 25a, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a enters the inside of the opening 25a (that is, the front side of the display 17a). Is regulated.

  The gaming area 20 a defined on the gaming board 20 includes a first ball flow path 21 a through which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the eave-shaped portion 25 b of the distribution unit 25, and an eaves of the distribution unit 25. The right side from above the shape 25b is divided into a second ball flow-down path 21b in which the pachinko ball flows down. Thereby, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball hit into the game area 20a flows down the first ball flow-down path 21a (a left-handed game mode). The player can arbitrarily select any one of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. When the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow-down path 21a (when hitting left), the pachinko machine 10 compares the pachinko ball with a first ball flow down the second ball flow-down path 21b. In the case where the possibility that the pachinko ball wins (enters) the starting winning portion 31 or the normal winning portion 34 is increased, and the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of right-handed). In addition, as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a, the possibility that the pachinko ball will win (enter) the gate unit 35, the second starting winning unit 32, and the special winning unit 33 described later is higher. It is configured to be.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the distribution unit 25 includes an inlet 26a formed in the eaves-like portion 25b communicating with the opening 25a and the game area 20a (the first ball flow-down path 21a). A first start winning section 31 in which a pachinko ball having entered the opening 25a side can win, and a distribution section 27, 28, 29 for distributing the pachinko ball between the introduction port 26a and the first start winning section 31. Have. In addition, the distribution unit 25 includes the gaming board lamp 24 that performs a light emission effect in accordance with the symbol variation effect performed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, and the movable body 25d that performs an operation effect in accordance with the symbol variation effect. And The movable body 25d of the embodiment is a rotating lamp that performs a rotating operation while emitting light in accordance with the drive of the effect motor MT3 disposed in the distribution unit 25, and also functions as a game board lamp that performs a light emitting effect. Is what you do.

  The distribution unit 25 distributes the pachinko balls that have entered the inlet 26a by a plurality of distribution units 27, 28, and 29, and finally causes the first start winning unit 31 to receive a prize or directs the ball out of the machine. It is configured to discharge. Here, the pachinko ball that has entered the inlet 26a is first guided to the stage 26 extending left and right above the opening 25a, and after rolling on the stage 26, the first ball is passed through the exit of the stage 26. It is guided to the distribution unit 27.

  The first distribution unit 27 includes an upper distribution rotator 27a that performs a constant operation (rotation operation) regardless of a game state by driving a distribution motor MT2 as a driving unit. When the rotating body 27a rotates about the axis in the front-rear direction, the pachinko balls guided from the stage 26 are configured to be distributed to the special route 27b on the right and the normal route 27c on the left. The first distribution unit 27 distributes the pachinko balls guided from the stage 26 to the special route 27b at a ratio of 1/10 to the normal route 27c at a ratio of 9/10. Then, the pachinko balls distributed to the normal route 27c by the first distribution unit 27 are guided to a second distribution unit 28 described later, while the pachinko balls distributed to the special route 27b are separated by the second distribution unit. It is configured to be guided to a third distribution unit 29 described later without passing through the. By providing the stage 26 on the upstream side of the first distribution unit 27, the timing at which the pachinko balls entering the inlet 26a reach the distribution position by the first distribution unit 27 is prevented from being constant. In.

  In addition, the second distribution unit 28 includes upper and lower two-stage crowns for distributing the pachinko balls to a plurality of paths on a rolling surface (not shown) having a concave curved surface. Then, the pachinko balls discharged from the downstream end of the normal route 27c are received by the upper clune, distributed on the rolling surface of the upper clune, and a part of the pachinko balls distributed by the upper clune. It is guided on the rolling surface of the lower croon for further distribution. As a result, the distribution unit 25 distributes the pachinko balls guided from the normal route 27c to the second distribution unit 28 to the third distribution unit 29, which will be described later, at a rate of 1/8, and a rate of 7/8. And is configured to be discharged outside the machine.

  The third distribution unit 29 includes a lower distribution rotator 29a that performs a constant operation (rotation operation) regardless of a game state by driving a distribution motor MT2 as a driving unit. When the rotating body 29a rotates about the vertical axis, a part of the pachinko ball guided from the special route 27b and the second sorting unit 28 wins the first starting winning unit 31, Other pachinko balls that cannot be sorted to the first start winning section 31 are discharged to the outside of the machine. As a result, the distribution unit 25 distributes the pachinko balls guided from the special route 27b and the second distribution unit 28 to the first start winning unit 31 at a rate of 1/4, and distributes the pachinko balls at a rate of 3/4. It is configured to discharge outward. The distribution motor MT2 for rotating the lower distribution rotator 29a may be the same as or different from the distribution motor MT2 for rotating the upper distribution rotator 27a.

(About the start winning prize part 31, 32)
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 is provided with start winning portions 31 and 32 provided with start winning holes 31a and 32a in which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can win. Specifically, on the downstream side of the distribution units 27, 28, and 29 in the distribution unit 25, pachinko balls entering the inlet 26a in the process of flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can win a prize. A first start winning section 31 provided with a first start winning port (ball entry port) 31a is provided. In addition, a second starting winning opening (a ball opening, a variable ball opening) 32a is provided at a position separated rightward from the distribution unit 25 so that pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flowing down path 21b can win. A second start winning section 32 is provided. Here, the first start winning section 31 is configured such that the first start winning port 31a is always in communication with the third sorting section 29 (always open) and the pachinko ball sorted by the third sorting section 29 is placed in the first starting winning section 31a. It is configured to always receive from the one start winning opening 31a. On the other hand, the second start winning part 32 opens and closes the second start winning opening 32a with a start opening / closing member 32b as a game member to which a pachinko ball guided to the game area 20a can contact according to predetermined opening and closing conditions. The opening and closing type of the winning section. That is, the second start winning port 32a changes to an open state in which a pachinko ball can win (enter) and a closed state in which it cannot enter (enter). The second start winning section 32 includes a start winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 3) as driving means for opening and closing (driving) the start opening / closing member 32b, and the start winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to be.

  The first and second starting winning portions 31 and 32 have a ball detecting sensor (ball detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won (entered) the first and second starting winning ports 31a and 32a. Start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (see FIG. 3). The start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are hard-wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. A prize ball payout command command as a payout information signal is output to the payout control board 61 with the input of the detection signal as a prize ball payout condition, and a specified number of pachinko balls (prize balls) are paid out to the ball payout device 12B. It is made to let. The detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls into the first and second start winning ports 31a and 32a) is regarded as a condition (start condition). The control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (various random number values to be described later) and, based on the acquired winning information, determines whether a special jackpot game is to be given (a special jackpot lottery). Is configured to be performed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 65a controls the contents displayed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 based on the result of the special figure hit determination via the display control CPU 66a, and executes the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured as follows. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as a display control unit that controls display on the display unit 17a. In addition, as a result of the symbol fluctuation effect, the symbol (decorative symbol for the effect) is fixedly displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a combination (for example, all three of the same decorative symbol) which is a predetermined hit display. The player can be notified that a winning game (hereinafter referred to as a "big hit game") is given to the player.

(About special prize section 33)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the game board 20, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (the second ball flow-down path 21b) wins at a position separated to the lower right of the distribution unit 25 (enters a ball). A possible special winning section 33 is provided. The special winning section 33 includes a special opening / closing member 33b that opens and closes a special winning opening (ball entrance, variable entrance) 33a that opens in the game area 20a (the second ball flow-down path 21b). . The special prize section 33 includes a special prize solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 3) as a driving means for opening / closing (driving) a special opening / closing member (a gaming member to which a pachinko ball guided to the game area 20a can contact) 33b. The special winning solenoid SL2 is configured to be driven and controlled by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the special winning opening 33a changes to an open state in which the pachinko ball can win (enter) and a closed state in which it cannot enter (enter). Further, the special winning section 33 is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) as a ball detection sensor (ball detection means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 33a. The special prize detection sensor SE3 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the special prize detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball (that is, detection of a pachinko ball prize to the special prize opening 33a). When the condition is satisfied), the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3 to pay out the prize ball. As a condition, a prize ball payout command command is output to the payout control board 61 to cause the ball payout device 12B to pay out a specified number of prize balls.

  Here, the special winning solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when the big hit game is given after the symbol change effect is completed by the symbol display device 17. That is, when the big hit game is given, the special winning opening 33a of the special winning section 33 is opened under a predetermined opening condition, so that an opportunity for the player to obtain the prize ball is provided. In the big hit game, the special opening / closing member 33b is opened in the round game of the specified number of times (16 times in the embodiment) so that the player can aim at the special winning opening 33a in the round game. Has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 33a or when a specified time (for example, a special power release time of 25000 ms) elapses from the start of each round game. Is set to In addition, during each round game in the big hit game, an interval between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 33b is kept closed for a predetermined time (for example, an interval time between rounds of 1000 ms) is set. In the big hit game, an opening effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, an opening time of 8000 ms) before the start of the first round game, and an ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms) after the end of the final round game. Ending time). Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to set a big hit flag indicating whether or not a big hit is being played in the main control RAM 60c, and sets the value of the big hit flag to "1" at the start timing of the big hit game (start timing of the opening effect). At the end timing of the big hit game (end timing of the ending effect) so that the set value of the big hit flag is returned to “0”.

(About the gate section 35)
As shown in FIG. 2, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (the second ball flow-down path 21b) passes through the game board 20 at a position separated to the right of the distribution unit 25 (enters the ball). A possible gate 35 is provided. The gate section 35 is provided with a gate port 35a through which a pachinko ball can pass (enter) up and down. ) Is provided as a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor SE4 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, with the input of the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE4 (establishment of the detection condition by entering the pachinko ball into the gate port 35a). Various pass detection information (values of various random numbers to be described later) are obtained by the above-described method, and a general-purpose hit determination (a general-purpose hit lottery) is performed based on the obtained game information. Then, when the normal figure hit determination is a hit determination result and the general figure hit game is awarded, the start winning prize solenoid SL1 is drive-controlled and the start opening / closing member 32b opens and closes (second start winning). The mouth 32a is opened and closed).

(About the normal winning section 34)
As shown in FIG. 2, on the game board 20, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow path 21a) is awarded at a position separated to the left side of the distribution unit 25 (entering a ball). A possible normal winning section 34 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the normal prize winning section 34 is arranged such that a normal prize port 34a where a pachinko ball can be awarded always opens upward on the left edge (the first ball flow-down path 21a) of the game area 20a. The pachinko ball, which is provided on the board 20 and flows down the first ball flowing down path 21a, can win the ordinary winning opening 34a with a certain probability. The ordinary winning section 34 is provided with an ordinary winning detection sensor SE5 (see FIG. 3) as an entering ball detection sensor (incident ball detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won (entered) the ordinary winning port 34a. The ordinary winning detection sensor SE5 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the prize ball by setting the input of the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE5 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) as a prize ball payout condition. After the determination, a payout ball payout command command is output to the payout control board 61 so that the ball payout device 12B pays out a specified number of prize balls.

  Here, the display means (the game information display 50 and the symbol display device 17) provided for the symbol display provided on the game board 20 will be described.

(About game information display 50)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game information display 50 capable of displaying various game information. The game information display 50 includes a plurality of display units 50A, 50B, 50C, and is electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 so that the display content (light emission mode) is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. It has become. The game information display 50 is arranged at a position outside the game area 20a on the game board 20 so as not to disturb the player who is paying attention to the effect executed on the symbol display device 17. Have been. In addition, the game information display 50 has a display area smaller than the symbol display device 17 as one display unit, and collectively checks information (game information) displayed on each of the display units 50A, 50B, and 50C. It is easy to do. Note that the game information display device 50 of the embodiment is configured by a light-emitting display unit including a plurality of LEDs whose display units 50A, 50B, and 50C can be individually turned on and off, and displays or notifies corresponding information. If possible, a seven-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be employed.

(About special figure display part 50A, 50B)
In the game information display 50, a special symbol for information (hereinafter, referred to as the following) showing the result of a special figure hit determination (big hit lottery) performed upon winning of the first starting winning port 31a and the second starting winning port 32a. Special figure display units (display means) 50A and 50B are provided for displaying a special figure (referred to as FIG. 2). The special figure display units 50A and 50B start the variable display after the winning in the first start winning opening 31a (detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1), and finally a plurality of kinds of symbols (special symbols). After the first special figure display unit 50A for stopping and displaying one of them and the winning display in the second start winning opening 32a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2), the variable display is finally started. A second special figure display unit 50B for stopping and displaying one of a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, referred to as "special figures"). In addition, as the special figure stopped and displayed on the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B, a plurality of kinds of special figures as a big hit symbol that can recognize that a big hit game is given, and a deviation are recognized. One type of special figure as an obtained loss display (a loss pattern) is set corresponding to each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. In the following description, the special figure change display performed on the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure change display”, and as a result of the first special figure change display, the first special figure display unit 50A May be referred to as a special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure change display”, and as a result of the second special figure change display, the second special figure change display is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. In some cases, the special map shown in FIG.

  The change time of the special figure change display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the type of the special figure to be stopped are determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. It is determined based on the acquired winning information (the value of the acquired random number). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure hit determination random number used to determine whether to grant a big hit game (special figure hit determination) and a special figure determination used to determine a special hit symbol as a special figure. The first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are used to determine the value of the random number for use and the value of the random number for distributing the special figure variation pattern used for determining the variation time of the special figure variation display and the content of the design variation effect. The pachinko ball is acquired in accordance with the timing of detecting the pachinko ball, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage unit provided in the main control board 60. Then, a special figure hit determination is performed in accordance with the value of the special figure hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c. Is determined. When the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the special figure as the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the special figure determination random number. Further, a special figure change pattern for specifying the change time of the special figure change display and the contents of the design change effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the value of the random number for special figure change pattern distribution.

  Further, in the embodiment, a special state which is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure change display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is configured to notify the game state after the big hit game is completed. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the game state after the big hit game is completed, based on the determination of the big hit symbol using the value of the special figure determination random number. The main control CPU 60a has a probability variation function for improving the probability that the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and a prize for improving the ease of winning a pachinko ball into the second start winning opening 32a (winning probability). It has a rate improvement function, depending on whether the probability variation function operates in a probability fluctuation state (probable change state) or a winning rate improvement function operates in a winning rate improvement state (shortening state) depending on the combination Thus, a plurality of types of game states can be generated. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the first gaming state (non-probable change state and the non-shortening state) in which neither the probability change function nor the winning rate improving function is operated, and the probability changing function and the winning rate improving function are operated. Activate the second gaming state (probable and variable), activate the probability varying function, activate the winning rate improvement function, activate the third gaming state (probable and non-variable), and activate the probability varying function The fourth game state (non-probable change state and the short change state) in which the winning rate improvement state is activated can be generated without causing the change. That is, according to the type of the special figure as the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, which of the first to fourth game states is the game state after the big hit game is completed. Can be identified. The main control CPU 60a sets the value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” in accordance with the state in which the probability variation function has been activated, and sets the value of the probability variation flag in the state in which the probability variation function is not activated. It is configured to set the value to “0”. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the variable length flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” in response to the state in which the prize rate improving function is activated, and sets the value in the state in which the prize rate improving function is not activated. The value of the variable length flag is set to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the probability change flag and the value of the variation flag in the first game state (non-variable state and non-variable state) to “0” and sets the second game state (probable state and variable state). In the short game state, the value of the probable change flag and the value of the change flag are set to “1”, and in the third game state (probable state and non-change state), the value of the probable change flag is set to “1”, while the value is changed. The value of the short flag is set to “0”, and the value of the short flag is set to “1” while the value of the short flag is set to “0” in the fourth gaming state (non-probable state and short state). Set. In the embodiment, in the short state in which the prize rate improving function is activated, it is easier to make the pachinko ball win the second start winning opening 32a than to make the first start winning opening 31a win. In the non-shortened state, the second starting winning opening 32a is set to be kept closed so that it is impossible to win a pachinko ball.

(About the general map display section 50C)
On the game information display 50, after the fluctuating display is started in response to the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE4 (the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 35), one of a plurality of types of symbols (normal symbols) is finally displayed. A general-purpose display unit 50C for stopping and displaying one of them is provided (see FIG. 2). In addition, as a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common symbol”) stopped and displayed on the general symbol display unit 50C, there are a plurality of types of common symbols as hit symbols that can recognize that a game per normal symbol is given, One type of ordinary figure is set as a loss display (a loss symbol) that allows recognition of a loss.

  The main control CPU 60a obtains the values of a plurality of types of random numbers as the passage detection information triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE4, and changes the fluctuation time and the stop time of the general figure change display on the general figure display unit 50C. It is configured to determine the type of ordinary map to be displayed based on the passage detection information (the value of the obtained random number). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to provide a game with a general symbol per game (judgment to determine a general game hit), and a value of a random number for judging a general game hit and a general symbol used for determining a hit symbol as a general graphic. The main control board acquires the value of the figure determining random number and the value of the general figure variation pattern distribution random number used for determining the variation time of the general figure variation display according to the timing of detecting the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE4. The information is stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the device 60. Then, a general-purpose hit determination is performed according to the value of the general-purpose hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c. Is determined. In addition, when the normal symbol hit determination is a hit determination result, the general symbol as the hit symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the general symbol. Further, a general figure fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display is determined from a plurality of types according to the value of the general figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

(About the symbol display device 17)
The symbol display device 17 is electrically connected to the display control board 66, and the display content is controlled by the display control board 66 based on a control signal such as a special figure variation pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65. Is to be updated. In the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, a plurality of symbol columns capable of variably displaying a decorative symbol as an effect symbol are set. When a winning (start condition is satisfied) is triggered, the decoration of each symbol row is started to change. Then, a symbol combination of a decorative symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed display) on a stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the effective stop positions determined for each symbol row is derived. In other words, the symbol display device 17 is configured to variably display a decorative symbol (symbol) when the start condition is satisfied, and then stop display (fixed display) a predetermined decorative symbol (symbol) at the effective stop position. On the symbol display device 17, a symbol variation effect (variable display of the decoration diagram) is performed over a variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the decoration diagram is displayed at the end timing of the variation time. Stop display (fixed display) is made. Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the first special figure variation display are started at the same time, and the special figure 1 and the decoration figure are displayed. It is stopped at the same time. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the second special figure variation display are started at the same time, and the special figure 2 and the decoration figure are displayed. It is stopped at the same time.

(About the error detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8, SE9, SE10, SE2, SE3)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of types of error detection sensors capable of detecting an error (abnormality). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, as an error detection sensor electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a, a magnetic detection sensor (state detection means, first detection means) SE6 for detecting magnetism, radio wave And a vibration detection sensor (second detection means) SE8 for detecting vibration. In addition, the second start winning detection sensor SE2 and the special winning detection sensor SE3 serving as the ball detection sensors corresponding to the second start winning opening 32a as the openable / closable opening and the special winning opening 33a are provided with a prize described later. It functions as an error detection sensor that detects errors (generic winning award error, special winning award error). Further, as an error detection sensor electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a, a full detection sensor (another state detection means, a third detection means) SE9 for detecting the full state of the ball trays 14, 15 and the front frame 13 A front frame opening detection sensor (another state detecting unit, a third detecting unit) SE10 for detecting an open / closed state is provided. Hereinafter, the error detecting means (magnetic detection sensor SE6, radio wave detection sensor SE7, vibration detection sensor SE8, second start winning detection sensor SE2, special winning detection sensor SE3, full detection sensor SE9, and front frame opening detection sensor SE10) will be described. .

(Magnetic detection sensor SE6)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with a magnetic detection sensor (state detecting means, first detecting means) SE6 capable of detecting magnetism (see FIG. 3). The magnetic detection sensor SE6 is disposed in a posture and position where magnetism (magnetism generation state) can be detected in a range including the inlet 26a of the distribution unit 25, the stage 26, the distribution units 27, 28, 29, and the like. I have. More specifically, the magnetic detection sensor SE6 of the embodiment is configured to control the stage 26 (that is, the timing adjusting means for preventing the timing at which the pachinko ball arrives at the first distribution unit 27 from becoming constant). It is arranged in a posture and a position where magnetism can be detected in a range including the vicinity of the exit toward the dividing section 27. Then, it detects the magnetism (magnetism generation state) and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a detects the pachinko machine 10 based on the input of the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6. It is configured to determine a magnetic detection sensor error as an abnormality (predetermined abnormality, first abnormality). Thereby, it is possible to recognize a state in which a fraudulent act of trying to change the behavior of the pachinko ball in the game area 20a by the magnetism generated by the magnetism generating device is performed as a magnetic detection sensor error. . When the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines a magnetic detection sensor error based on the input of the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) The game shifts to a game stop state in which execution of processing (described later) is stopped (see FIG. 4), and a magnetic error designation command (error information) indicating the occurrence of a magnetic detection sensor error is issued to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and payout. It is configured to be able to output to the control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a).

(Electric wave detection sensor SE7)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (second detection means) SE7 capable of detecting radio waves (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor SE7 is disposed in a posture and position capable of detecting a radio wave (radiation generation state) around the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, for example. The main control CPU 60a detects a radio wave (a radio wave generation state) and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a outputs the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 to the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signal. It is configured to determine a radio wave detection sensor error as an abnormality of. In this way, a state in which a fraudulent act of trying to obtain a prize ball by applying a radio wave from a radio wave output device to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 to create a pseudo detection state is recognized as a radio wave detection sensor error. Is possible. When the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines a radio wave detection sensor error based on the input of the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) Is configured to be able to output a radio wave error designation command (error information) indicating the occurrence of the event to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (delivery control CPU 61a).

(Vibration detection sensor SE8)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor (second detection means) SE8 capable of detecting vibration (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor SE8 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance between the two state systems when an impact having a predetermined frequency is detected. Then, the vibration of the pachinko machine 10 (vibration generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). It is configured to determine a vibration detection sensor error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to recognize, as a vibration detection sensor error, a state in which a fraudulent act of intentionally hitting the outer surface of the pachinko machine 10 to change the behavior of the pachinko ball in the distribution unit 25 is performed. It has become. When the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines a vibration detection error based on the input of the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) detects the vibration detection sensor error. It is configured to be able to output a vibration error designation command (error information) indicating occurrence to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (delivery control CPU 61a).

(Special winning detection sensor SE3)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in response to the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 33b (in response to the driving of the special winning solenoid SL2), the open state in which the pachinko ball can win (enter the ball) and the unwinning (entering ball) state. The state of the special winning opening 33a is configured to change to a possible closed state, and the pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 33a is detected (that is, the state where the pachinko ball enters the special winning opening 33a). A special winning detection sensor (second detecting means) SE3 (for detecting the second state) is provided (see FIG. 3). The special winning detection sensor SE3 is configured to output a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when detecting a pachinko ball (second state) regardless of whether the special winning opening 33a is open. Have been. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a, based on the occurrence of the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3 during the period when the special winning opening 33a is in the closed state, the special power winning as an abnormality (second abnormality) of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to determine an error. Thereby, when the special opening / closing member 33b is opened due to the failure or breakage of the opening / closing mechanism, or when an illegal act of forcibly opening the special opening / closing member 33b with a fraudulent tool is performed, the special winning opening 33a is opened. It is possible to recognize the occurrence state of the prize as a special power prize error. When the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines the occurrence of the special power winning error based on the input timing of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor SE3, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) The special power winning error designation command (error information) indicating the occurrence of a winning error can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a).

(Second start winning detection sensor SE2)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has an open state in which a pachinko ball can win (enter) and a winning (entering) failure in response to opening / closing operation of the starting opening / closing member 32b (in response to driving of the start winning solenoid SL1). The state of the second start winning port 32a is configured to change to a possible closed state, and the pachinko ball that has won the second start winning port 32a is detected (that is, the pachinko ball is inserted into the second start winning port 32a). A second starting winning detection sensor (second detecting means) SE2 (detecting a second state as a hit state) (see FIG. 3). When the second start winning detection sensor SE2 detects a pachinko ball (second state), it sends a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) regardless of whether the second start winning opening 32a is open. It is configured to output. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko machine 10 has an abnormality (second abnormality) based on the occurrence of detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2 during the period when the second start winning opening 32a is closed. It is configured to determine a normal winning a prize error. Thereby, the second start winning opening 32a in the case where the opening / closing member 32b for opening is opened due to the failure or breakage of the opening / closing mechanism, or the act of forcibly opening the opening / closing member 33b forcibly by an illegal tool is performed. It is possible to recognize the state of the winning of the prize as a general winning prize error. Further, when the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines the occurrence of the ordinary power winning error based on the input timing of the detection signal from the second start winning detection sensor SE2, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) ) Is configured to be able to output a general winning award error designation command (error information) indicating the occurrence of a general winning award error to the effect control board 65 (the effect control CPU 65a) and the payout control board 61 (the payout control CPU 61a).

(Full detection sensor SE9)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a full detection sensor (another state detection unit, a third detection unit) SE9 for detecting a pachinko ball in the upper plate communication passage 71 upstream of the ball trays 14, 15. (See FIG. 3). The fullness detection sensor SE9 detects a pachinko ball in the upper plate communication passage 71 (that is, detects a third state (another state) in which the paid-out pachinko ball is on the upstream side of the lower ball receiver 15. Then, the signal output state of the detection signal directed to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) is changed according to the presence or absence of the detection (in the embodiment, the detection signal is output when the detection is performed). The payout control CPU 61a is configured to determine a full error as an abnormality (third abnormality) of the pachinko machine 10 based on the input of the detection signal from the full detection sensor SE9. This makes it possible to recognize a state in which the storage amounts of the ball trays 14 and 15 are excessive (full state) as a full error. When the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) determines a full error based on the input of the detection signal from the fullness detection sensor SE9, the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) uses the ball payout device 12B. (Payout motor MT1) is forcibly stopped to shift the control state to a payout stop state in which the payout balls are not paid out. It is configured to be able to output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) via the main control CPU 60a).

(Front frame open detection sensor SE10)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a front frame opening detection sensor (another state detecting unit, a third detecting unit) for detecting whether the front frame 13 is at a closed position (locked position) with respect to the middle frame 12. ) SE10 (see FIG. 3). The front frame opening detection sensor SE10 is configured such that the signal output state of the detection signal changes according to the open / close state of the front frame 13. In the embodiment, a state where the front frame 13 is displaced from the closed position to the open position with respect to the middle frame 12 (third state, another state) is detected, and a circuit (not shown) of the firing control board 62 is detected. And outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) via the CPU. The payout control CPU 61a responds to the input of the detection signal from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 to detect an abnormality (the 3) is determined. This makes it possible to recognize the open state of the front frame 13 in which unauthorized access to the game area 20a from the front side of the middle frame 12 is easy as a front frame open error. When the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) determines a door opening error based on the detection signal from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10, the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) uses the ball payout device. 12B (payout motor MT1) is forcibly stopped to shift the control state to a payout stop state in which award balls are not paid out, and a door open error designation command (error information) indicating occurrence of a door open error is mainly controlled. It is configured to be able to output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) via the board 60 (main control CPU 60a).

(About the configuration related to pachinko machine control)
Next, the board configuration of the power supply board 59, the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, the emission control board 62, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 66 included in the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

(About the power supply board 59)
The power supply board 59 has a power switch (not shown) for turning on and off the power supply and control RAMs 60a, 61a, 65a provided on predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65. A clear switch (not shown) for erasing the contents is provided. In addition, the power supply board 59 includes a power cutoff monitoring circuit (which monitors whether a voltage value of a power supply voltage (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitor power supply voltage) supplied to a power supply circuit (not shown) has dropped to a threshold voltage. (Not shown). Here, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power supply from the outside of the device is cut off by turning off the power switch or a power failure (when the power is turned off). Further, the power supply board 59 is provided with a clear switch circuit (not shown) connected to the clear switch. In this embodiment, a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit to the control boards 60, 61, 65 only when the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) while the clear switch is turned on. The control CPUs 60a, 61a, 65a of the predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65 are set to perform processing for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c (processing of step S104 in FIG. 5 described later). In the embodiment, the control RAMs 60c, 61c, and 65c provided in the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, and the effect control board 65 are initialized according to the output of the clear signal from the power supply board 59. ing.

  The power supply board 59 is provided with a reset signal circuit (not shown) connected to the power-off monitoring circuit. Here, when the monitoring power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the threshold voltage, the power-off monitoring circuit resets the reset signal circuit, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), and the effect control. It is configured to output a power-off signal (signal indicating that the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage) to the board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Further, the reset signal circuit starts the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the payout control board 61 (the payout control board 61) A reset signal is output to the control CPU 61a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to regulate the operations of the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. The detailed description of the reset signal is omitted.

  The power supply board 59 is provided with a backup power supply (not shown) such as a capacitor, and when power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when a power-off signal is output), the main control is performed from the backup power supply. Power is supplied to the CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. Here, in each of the control RAMs 60c, 61c and 65c, a backup area is provided in addition to a regular storage area (work area) for temporarily storing various information during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Then, in accordance with the power supply from the backup power supply, various information stored in the regular storage areas of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, and 65c are stored (written) in the backup area, and the information stored in the backup area is stored in the external device. Is maintained for a certain period after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. The storage (writing) of various information in the backup area by each of the control CPUs 60a, 61a, and 65a is executed in a power-off process (see FIG. 5) at the time of power-off (when a power-off signal is input) and stored in the backup area. The setting (reading) of the various types of information in the regular storage area is executed in the data restoration process (see FIG. 5) at the time of starting the power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(About main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes a control process, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for the process of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c that can be written and read, a random number generation circuit 60d that generates hardware random numbers used for special figure hit determination and ordinary figure hit determination, which will be described later, and the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a includes a first start winning detection sensor SE1, a second start winning detection sensor SE2, a special winning detection sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a normal winning detection sensor SE5, a magnetic detection sensor SE6, a radio wave. It is electrically connected to various detection sensors such as the detection sensor SE7 and the vibration detection sensor SE8, and is configured to input detection signals from each detection sensor and determine whether or not the detection signal is input. . The main control CPU 60a also includes a start winning solenoid SL1 connected to a start opening / closing member 32b that opens and closes the second start winning opening 32a, a special winning solenoid SL2 connected to a special opening / closing member 33b that opens and closes the special winning opening 33a, It is electrically connected to various driving means such as a distribution motor MT2 connected to the distribution rotating bodies 27a and 29a of the distribution unit 25, and is configured to drive and control each of the driving means. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to the game information display 50, and is configured to control the display content (light emission mode) of each of the display units 50A, 50B, 50C provided in the game information display 50. ing. In the main control RAM 60c, specific information regarding the game (to be described later) is stored in the regular storage area while the pachinko machine 10 is operating, and is backed up when the power is turned off (when a power-off signal is input to the main control board 60). It is stored in the area. That is, the main control RAM 60c functions as a storage unit that stores information about the game.

  Here, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a functions as a control process executing unit that executes a control process regarding a game (game control process) and a control process regarding an error determination (error control process). Further, the main control CPU 60a performs a control process based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the ball detection sensors (ball detection means) (for example, a detection determination process described later, It functions as a ball entry control unit that executes special figure input processing and special figure determination processing. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as detection determination means capable of executing detection determination processing (described later) for determining whether or not detection has been performed by the ball detection sensors (ball detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5. are doing. The main control CPU 60a outputs a payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the ball detection sensors (ball entry detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5. It functions as a means. In addition, the main control CPU 60a performs drive control processing of a start winning solenoid (driving means) SL1 and a special winning solenoid (driving means) SL2 for driving the starting opening / closing member 32b and the special opening / closing member 33b as game members (described later). (The first and second driving processes). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality, first abnormality) has occurred based on the detection of the magnetic detection sensor (state detection unit, first detection unit). It functions as (first abnormality determination means). Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether an error (a second abnormality or another abnormality) has occurred based on the detection of the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the vibration detection sensor SE8, the start winning detection sensor SE1, and the special winning detection sensor SE2. Functioning as a second abnormality determining means. In addition, the main control CPU 60a functions as a stop unit that stops the execution of the control process related to the game (stops the game) when it is determined that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred (see FIG. 4). Note that the main control CPU 60a functions as a stopping means to stop the execution of the control processing relating to the game until the power is turned off. Then, the main control CPU 60a, as a stop unit, measures a game time (time counting process described later), executes a detection determination process (described later), and executes a drive control process (first and second drive processes described later). Functioning to stop.

  The random number generation circuit 60d provided on the main control board 60 includes a clock generator (not shown), a special figure hit determination random number counter (not shown), and a normal figure hit determination random number counter (not shown). Wherein the special figure hit judgment random number counter changes the value of the special figure hit judgment random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of a clock signal from the clock oscillator. While counting (updating), the general-purpose hit determination random number counter sets the value of the general-purpose hit determination random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock oscillator. Count (update) (hardware random number update processing). When a signal indicating the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the special figure hit count is counted by the special figure hit determination random number counter at the time of the input. The value of the random number for determination is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored as winning information in the main control RAM 60c. Further, when a signal indicating detection by the gate sensor SE4 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the random number for general figure hit determination counted by the random number for hit figure determination at the time of the input is described. The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored as passage detection information in the main control RAM 60c. Note that the main control board 60 of the embodiment updates the special figure hit judgment random number and the general figure hit judgment random number as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while controlling the main control CPU 60a as software random numbers. The respective values of the special figure determining random number, the special figure varying pattern distribution random number, the general figure determining random number, and the general figure varying pattern distribution random number are updated.

  The main control CPU 60a functions as a second detection unit that detects a state where the input of the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d is not normal, and responds to the detection of the state where the input of the random number confirmation signal is not normal. It functions as second abnormality determining means for determining that a main board error has occurred as an abnormality (second abnormality, another abnormality) in the hardware random number update processing.

(Main processing)
Here, the main processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the main control CPU 60a performs an initialization process necessary for normal operation of the main control CPU 60a when the power switch of the power supply board 59 is switched from OFF to ON and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. Execute (step S101). Then, when the initialization processing ends, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to an access permission state (step S102).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the clear switch provided on the power supply board 59 has been turned on at the timing when the power switch is turned on (step S103). In the determination process of step S103, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a clear signal has been input from the clear switch circuit, and determines that a clear signal has been input (in the case of an affirmative determination). Shifts to the process of step S104 (described later). When the main control CPU 60a determines that the clear signal has not been input in the determination process of step S103 (in the case of a negative determination), the process shifts to step S105, where the main control CPU 60a stores the clear signal in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Check whether the backup data is normal. Specifically, a RAM determination value (check sum value) is calculated, and the calculated RAM determination value is compared with a RAM determination value stored in a power-off process (step S112) to be described later, to determine whether the value is a normal value. Is determined. If it is determined in step S105 that the backup data is not normal (in the case of a negative determination), the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, when the backup data is determined to be normal (in the case of an affirmative determination), the process proceeds to step S106.

  The main control CPU 60a clears (deletes) the storage contents of the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S104. That is, when the affirmative determination is made in the above-described step S103 (when the clear signal is input) or when the negative determination is made in the above-described step S105 (when the backup data is abnormal), the main control CPU 60a turns off the power (when the power switch is turned off). The backup data stored and retained in the power-off process (step S112 described later) performed at the time of the OFF operation or at the time of a power failure is cleared, and the initial value is set in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a initializes the main control RAM 60c in the process of step 104, and then starts the pachinko machine 10. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the storage content of the main control RAM 60c has been cleared, and outputs the command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S105 (when the backup data is normal), the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the power-off flag to “0” (step S106). The power-off flag is always set to a value of “0” in the main control RAM 60c. Is changed to That is, the value of the power-off flag is set to “1” when a power-off signal from the power supply board 59 is input to the main control board 60 in response to the power-off or power failure. When the process in step S106 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process in step S107. The value of the power-off flag is set to “0” in step S104 described above.

  Next, in step S107, the main control CPU 60a executes a data recovery process based on the information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. In this data restoration process, the main control CPU 60a sets the contents backed up when the power is turned off in the regular storage area (work area) of the main control RAM 60c, returns the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power was turned off, and A restoration command indicating a return to the previous state is set and output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped (power cut off) in the middle of the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU 65a that has input the restoration command output from the main control CPU 60a in step S107 is connected to the speaker 18 For the effects related to the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24, the execution of the effect is restarted from the point of restarting the symbol fluctuation effect interrupted when the power is turned off. On the other hand, for the effect on the symbol display device 17, the effect is restarted from the next symbol change effect (see FIG. 4).

  When the power is turned off, as the backup data (specific information) for returning the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power was turned off, for example, information that can specify the game state (setting of each of the probable change flag, the variable length flag, and the big hit flag) Value), information that can specify the progress of the game (measured value of the game time to be described later, the number of times the round game has been executed during the big hit game, etc.), and the information obtained according to the winning in the start winning opening 31a, 32a. The winning information (values of various random numbers), the passage detection information (values of various random numbers) obtained in response to the ball entering the gate port 35a, and the information on unoutputted commands are stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Is stored.

  Next, in step S108, the main control CPU 60a performs settings for periodically generating a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) described later. In this step S108, an interval timer (4 ms in the embodiment) for measuring the interval of occurrence of the interrupt is set in a register of a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the main control board 60, and the timer interrupt is set. Allow processing to occur. The main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured to execute a control process (to be described later) related to a game in a timer interrupt process generated at regular intervals (4 ms). When the setting of the timer interrupt processing in step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 60a repeats the processing of steps S109, S110, S111, and S113 unless the power-off signal is input to the main control board 60. State (normal operation state).

  In the command input / output processing in step S109, the main control CPU 60a outputs a command set during the normal operation state. The command that can be output in step S109 is a command set in error information setting / game stop processing (step S110) described later or timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 7) described later. Command command, start winning command (to be described later), big hit start command (to be described later) and big hit end command (to be described later), opening command (to be described later) and closing command (to be described later), positive change start command (to be described later) and positive change end command (To be described later), a change start command (to be described later) and a change end command (to be described later), a special figure variation pattern designation command (to be described later), a per-figure start command (to be described later), and a per-figure end command (to be described later) And an error designation command (described later). In other words, the commands set in the processing of steps S101 to S107 and the processing of step S112 described later (specifically, the RAM clear designation command, the restoration command, and the power-off command described later) are commands that can be output in step S109. Is not included.

  In the command input / output process of step S109, the main control CPU 60a outputs the commands (full error designation command (described later), full error clearing command (described later), An opening error designation command (to be described later) and a front frame opening error elimination command (to be described later) are input, and the input command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a executes an error information setting / game stop process described later (step S110). In the process of step S110, the main control CPU 60a performs an error information setting process of setting an error designation command according to the determination of an error (abnormality) (the processes of steps S202 and S203 in FIG. 6) and a specific error (predetermined error). Game stop processing (processing from step S205 to step S207 in FIG. 6) for stopping the control processing (described later) relating to the game in accordance with the determination of (abnormality). The details of the error information setting / game stop processing will be described later.

  When the error information setting / game stop processing (step S110) ends, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the value of the power-off flag set in the main control RAM 60c is “1” (step S111). Here, when the power-off signal is input from the power supply board 59 (when the power is turned off), the main control board 60 forces the non-maskable interrupt processing to be performed by the main control CPU 60a regardless of the control state of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c is configured to change the set value of the power-off flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1". Then, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be “1” in the determination processing of step S111 (in the case of an affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a executes the power-off processing (step S112). . On the other hand, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be “0” (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step S113 described later.

  In the power-off process (step S112), the main control CPU 60a first sets the timer interrupt process to prohibition. Then, the main control CPU 60a stores, in a backup area of the main control RAM 60c, specific information necessary for restoring a game state or the like at the time of power restoration. Here, as the specific information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c, for example, information that can specify a game state (each set value of a probable change flag, a variable length flag, and a big hit flag) and the progress of a game Specifiable information (measurement value of a game time described later, the number of round games executed during a jackpot game, etc.), and prize information (values of various random numbers) ), Passage detection information (values of various random numbers) acquired in response to a ball entering the gate port 35a, information on unoutputted commands, and the like. In the power-off processing, the main control CPU 60a calculates a RAM determination value (check sum value) which is referred to at the start of power supply from outside the machine, and stores the calculated RAM determination value in a backup area of the main control RAM 60c. To memorize.

  In the power-off processing (step S112), the main control CPU 60a sets a power-off command and outputs a power-off command to the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 66a, and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the access prohibited state in the power-off processing. When the above-described series of power-off processing ends, the main control CPU 60a enters a loop state (standby state) in which the processing is not performed until the voltage value is completely reduced.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power-off flag is determined to be “0” in the determination process of step S111 (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) described later. It is determined whether or not it has occurred during the period from the end of the processing of S108 or the period after the end of the previous step S113 (step S113). When the main control CPU 60a determines that the timer interrupt process has occurred (in the case of an affirmative determination), the process shifts to the command input / output process in step S109 described above. That is, after the timer interrupt processing is set in the main processing shown in FIG. 5 (step S108), the main control CPU 60a executes the step S unless the power-off signal from the power supply board 59 is input to the main control board 60. In the normal operation state in which the processing of S109, S110, S111, and S113 is repeatedly executed, the timer interruption processing is periodically performed (every 4 ms) in the normal operation state. If it is determined in the determination process of step S113 that the timer interrupt process has not occurred (if the determination is negative), the main control CPU 60a repeatedly executes the determination process of step S113 until the timer interrupt process occurs. . That is, the command input / output processing (step S109) and the error information setting / game stop processing (step S110) are not executed a plurality of times while the timer interrupt processing does not occur (within 4 ms).

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, the timer interrupt processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the timer interruption process, an error determination process (process of step S301) for determining whether an error (abnormality) of the pachinko machine 10 has occurred, and a plurality of types of control processes related to the game (from step S302 to step S311) Each processing).

  The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to stop the execution of the “control processing relating to the game” according to the result of the error determination processing (step S301) (stop the game). In the following description relating to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 7), steps S302 to S311 in which the main control CPU 60a executes the “control processing relating to the game” will be described first, and the error determination processing in step S301 (see FIG. 8). The details will be described later together with the error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6). Here, in the embodiment, the “game” means that the operation handle 16 is operated to fire a pachinko ball, or the fired pachinko ball is introduced to an appropriate position in the game area 20a to enter the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a. , 34a, 35a as a result of winning (entering a ball), or as a result of having a pachinko ball winning (entering a ball) at the entrance 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a (for example, paying out a prize ball, It refers to the execution of fluctuation effects and the occurrence of hit games. Further, in the embodiment, the “control processing relating to the game” refers to a control processing necessary for the “game” to be performed in a normal state. The “control processing relating to the game” includes, in addition to the processing from step S302 to step S311, for example, the drive control processing of the payout motor MT1 executed by the payout control CPU 61a, and the drive control of the ball firing solenoid executed by the firing control CPU 62a. Although processing and input / output processing of commands used for transmitting information related to the game are also included, execution of these processing is not stopped in the embodiment. In the embodiment, when the execution of the “control processing relating to the game” is stopped, the main control CPU 60a can execute “control regarding error determination” based on the detection of the error detection means SE2, SE3, SE6, SE7, and SE8. The execution of “processing” is also stopped, and the processing load is reduced.

(Timekeeping process (step S302))
In step S302, the main control CPU 60a executes a timing process for measuring a game time (variation time or the like) related to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines, as the game time relating to the progress of the game, the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern and the start timing of the next special figure fluctuation display from the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display. Toku-zu variation interval time, which is the standby time, the tsuku variation time specified by the tsuku variation pattern, and the tsuku, which is the standby time from the end timing of the tsuku variation display to the start timing of the next tsuku variation display A variable interval time, an opening time which is a time at which an opening effect is performed in the big hit game, an ending time which is a time at which the ending effect is performed in the big hit game, a special power opening time which is a maximum duration time of each round game, and a round. Round time, which is the waiting time from the end of the game to the start of the next round game And interval time, and a is Hiroshiden opening time opening time of the second start winning hole 32a in Hiroshizu per game, and is configured to be measured in the time counting process (step S302). In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member 33b is opened over the period in which the round game is provided, but the special opening / closing member 33b is opened in a part of the period in which the round game is provided. May be performed. In this case, in step S302, the maximum duration from the start timing of the round game can be measured, and a part of the maximum duration can be measured as the special power release time.

  Further, in the time measurement process of step S302, the main control CPU 60a measures the time required for each error determination in the error determination process (see FIG. 8) described later, in addition to the plurality of types of game time described above. It has become.

(About the detection determination process (step S303))
In step S303, the main control CPU 60a detects the detection sensors (first start winning detection sensor SE1, second start winning detection sensor SE2, special winning detection sensor SE3, gate sensor SE4, which are electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a. A detection determination process is performed to determine whether or not detection signals from the normal winning detection sensor SE5, the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the vibration detection sensor SE8, etc.) are input. In this detection determination process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not each ball detection sensor is in a detection state according to the presence or absence of input of detection signals from various ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5. It is determined whether each of the error detection sensors is in the detection state according to the presence or absence of the input of the detection signal from the various error detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8 (, SE2, SE3). It has become. In the process of step S303, each of the individual determination processes performed for each of the incoming ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5 is a process corresponding to a "control process relating to a game". Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines one of the plurality of incoming ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, and SE5 in a detection state (input of a detection signal), the input control corresponding to the detection state is performed. It is determined to pay out award balls according to the types of the ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE5. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a winning ball payout command command corresponding to the winning ball determined to be paid out. The set winning ball payout command command is output to the payout control CPU 61a in accordance with the execution of the above-described command input / output processing (see FIG. 5).

(About software random number update processing (step S304))
In step S304, the main control CPU 60a determines the value of the special figure determination random number as a software random number used to determine the special jackpot symbol and the software random number used to determine the special figure variation pattern. The value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number, the value of the general figure determination random number as the software random number used to determine the hit symbol of the general figure, and the value used for determining the general figure variation pattern Update the value of the random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern as the software random number (execute the software random number update process). In this software random number update processing, all 101 integer values of “0” to “100” as special figure determination random numbers and all of “0” to “250” as special figure variation pattern distribution random numbers are used. 251 integer values, all 101 integer values of “0” to “100” as ordinary figure determining random numbers, and all 251 of “0” to “250” as ordinary figure variation pattern distribution random numbers Are updated by “1” for each update process. That is, in the embodiment, each time the timer interrupt processing is performed once (every 4 ms), the special figure determining random number, the special figure varying pattern distribution random number, the general figure determining random number, and the general figure varying pattern distribution The value of each random number of the random numbers is updated by “1” (if the value before the update is the maximum value, the value is updated to an initial value determined to be a random value).

  The hardware random number updating process for updating each value of the special figure hit determination random number and the general figure hit determination random number is performed by the special figure hit determination random number counter and the general figure hit determination function provided in the random number generation circuit 60d. This is executed by a random number counter, and is not one of the "control processing relating to the game", but is not stopped in the error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later.

(Game state switching process (step S305))
In step S305, the main control CPU 60a executes a game state switching process for switching a game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of starting the big hit game (at the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the big hit symbol (special figure) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display). The set value of the big hit flag is changed from "0" to "1", and the set value of the big hit flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the big hit game. The main control CPU 60a sets a big hit start command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a big hit end command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to “0”.

  In addition, in this step S305, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the probable change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when starting the probable change state with the end of the big hit game. When the probable change state ends, the set value of the probable change flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a probability change start command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability change end command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “0”. Further, in this step S305, when starting the shortening state with the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the shortening flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”. When the change is made and the change state is terminated, the set value of the change flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a change start command in response to changing the value of the change flag to “1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the change end command in response to changing the value of the change flag to “0”.

  In addition, in step S305, the main control CPU 60a starts the game per ordinary symbol at a timing (a timing at which a predetermined time elapses after stopping and displaying the ordinary symbol as the symbol per ordinary symbol as a result of the variation display of the ordinary figure) The set value of the general figure hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1", and the set value of the general figure hit flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the game. To "." The main control CPU 60a sets a general figure hit start command in response to changing the value of the general figure hit flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a general-drawing-period end command in response to changing the value of the general-purpose-period flag to “0”. The set jackpot start command, jackpot end command, probable change start command, probable change end command, change start command, change end command, general figure start command, and general figure end command are the command input / output processing ( In response to the execution of (see FIG. 5), it is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a.

(About special figure input processing (step S306))
In step S306, the main control CPU 60a executes a special figure input process for a special figure. In this special figure input processing, the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal has been input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 in the above-described detection determination processing (step S303) (that is, the start winning opening 31a, When a win of the pachinko ball to the 32a occurs), various random numbers as win information are obtained and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, as the value of the random number stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c as the winning information, in addition to the value of the special figure hit determination random number (hardware random number) counted by the special figure hit determination random number counter, There are software random numbers such as a special figure determining random number and a special figure variation pattern distribution random number. The storage area of the main control RAM 60c includes a storage area for storing winning information when it is determined that a detection signal has been input from the first start winning detection sensor SE1, and a detection area for detecting the second start winning detection sensor SE2. When it is determined that a signal has been input, the storage areas for storing the winning information are individually set, and the winning information up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in the embodiment) in each storage area is In accordance with the time series, it is possible to store (suspend) as start suspension information until the corresponding special figure fluctuation display is started. Further, in the special figure input process (step S306), at the timing when the storage number (reservation number) of the winning information (start suspension information) stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c changes, the changed storage number (reservation number) is changed. Set the start prize command for specifying (number) etc. As the start winning command, a different command is set depending on whether the command is output in response to detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1 or output in response to detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2. . The set start winning command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (and the payout control CPU 61a) in accordance with the execution of the above-described command input / output processing (see FIG. 5).

  Although not shown, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the general figure input processing for the general figure in the same manner as the above-described special figure input processing (step S306). In the general-purpose input process, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4 in the above-described detection determination process (step S303) (that is, when a pachinko ball enters the gate port 35a). Then, various random number values (each value of the random number for judging the general figure, the random number for determining the general figure, and the random number for distributing the general figure fluctuation pattern) as the passage detection information are obtained and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Note that the storage area of the main control RAM 60c stores up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in the embodiment) of passing detection information as passing holding information when it is determined that a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. It can be stored (held) according to the sequence.

(About special figure start processing (step S307))
In step S307, the main control CPU 60a determines the game content based on the winning information stored in the main control RAM 60c (based on the values of various random numbers) and starts the special figure change display (symbol change effect). Execute the process. In the special figure start processing, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the special figure fluctuation display is satisfied, and when it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the winning information stored in the main control RAM 60c. (If there are a plurality, winning information stored first). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the special figure hit determination random number in the read winning information matches the special figure hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b (see FIG. Judgment). Here, in the special figure hit determination, in the non-probable change state (when the value of the probable change flag is “0”), a hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 3275/65536, and in the probable change state (when the value of the In the case of "1"), it is set so that a hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 9300/65536. Then, when the special figure hit determination is a determination result of a deviation, a special figure indicating a deviation is determined as a special figure stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display. On the other hand, if the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the value of the special figure determination random number in the read prize information is determined by any of the special figure determination determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b. Depending on whether they match, a special figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display is determined from a plurality of types. Next, the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern by referring to a different variation pattern table depending on whether the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result or a loss determination result. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the determined special figure (type of winning) and a special figure variation pattern designation command indicating the determined special figure variation pattern, and sets the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing of starting the special figure variation display. Output to. The set special figure variation pattern designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the above-described command input / output processing (see FIG. 5).

  Although not shown, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the general figure start processing for the general figure in the same manner as the above-described special figure start processing (step S307). In the general map start process, the passage detection information (passage hold, etc.) such as each value of the general figure hit determination random number, the general figure determination random number, and the general figure variation pattern distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 60c in the general figure input process. Information), read out the earliest stored passage detection information, and determine a general figure or a general figure change pattern to be stopped and displayed on the general figure display unit 50C as a result of the general figure change display according to the read detection information. Then, a general figure fluctuation pattern specification command is set according to the determined general figure and general figure fluctuation pattern, and the set general figure fluctuation pattern specification command is directed to the effect control CPU 65a according to the start timing of the general figure fluctuation display. It is configured to output.

(Regarding Display Control Processing (Step S308))
In step S308, the main control CPU 60a performs a display control process for controlling the display contents of the special figure and the general figure on the game information display device 50 (the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the general figure display unit 50C). Execute Specifically, in response to the period during which the special figure fluctuation time is measured, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are controlled to be turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the special figure fluctuation display is being performed. At the same time, the lighting of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is controlled in a light emission mode showing the special figure as a result of the fluctuation display, in accordance with the end of the measurement of the special figure fluctuation time. On the other hand, during the period in which the special figure fluctuation time is not measured (including during the big hit game), each of the display units 50A and 50B shows the special figure stopped and displayed as a result of the newest special figure fluctuation display. The lighting control of is maintained. In addition, corresponding to the period during which the general-figure fluctuation time is measured, the general-figure display unit 50C is turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the general-figure fluctuation display is being performed. At the same time as the end of the measurement of the general-figure fluctuation time, the general-figure display unit 50C is controlled to be turned on in a light emission mode indicating the general-figure as a result of the fluctuation display. On the other hand, during the period in which the general figure fluctuation time is not measured (including during the game per general figure), the general figure display unit 50C in the light emission mode indicating the general figure stopped and displayed as a result of the previous general figure fluctuation display is displayed. Lighting control is continued. It should be noted that the display information display 50 may be controlled to be turned off (non-display) in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later.

(Regarding First Drive Processing (Step S309))
In step S309, the main control CPU 60a executes a first drive process of driving the start winning solenoid SL1 to open the start opening / closing member 32b during the period of giving the game per day drawing. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a switches the start winning solenoid SL1 from the demagnetized state to the excited state at the timing of starting the measurement of the ordinary power open time in the above-described timekeeping processing (step S302) (the start opening / closing member 32b is turned on). (Open), and the start winning solenoid SL1 is excited in response to the detection of the specified number of pachinko balls by the second start winning detection sensor SE2 or the elapse of the ordinary power opening time in the measurement in the above-described timing process (step S302). Is switched to the demagnetized state (the start-up opening / closing member 32b is closed). The start winning solenoid SL1 may be switched to a drive stop state (demagnetized state) in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later.

(About the second driving process (step S310))
In step S310, the main control CPU 60a drives the special prize solenoid SL2 to open the special opening / closing member 33b during the period in which the big hit game is provided (the period in which the set value of the big hit flag in the main control RAM 60c is “1”). A second drive process for opening is performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a starts the special prize solenoid at the timing of starting the measurement of the special power release time in the above-described timing processing (step S302) (in other words, the timing of ending the measurement of the opening time and the round interval time). SL2 is switched from the demagnetized state to the energized state (the special opening / closing member 33b is opened), and the special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a specified number of pachinko balls or the special electric power release time in the above-described timing processing (step S302). As a result, the special winning solenoid SL2 is switched from the excited state to the demagnetized state (the special opening / closing member 33b is closed). Here, the main control CPU 60a sets an opening command indicating that the special opening / closing member 33b is opened at a timing when the special winning solenoid SL2 is switched from a demagnetized state to an excited state (start timing of each round game). Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a close command indicating that the special opening / closing member 33b is closed at a timing when the special winning solenoid SL2 is switched from the excited state to the demagnetized state (end timing of each round game). The set opening command and closing command are output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the above-described command input / output processing (see FIG. 5). Further, the special winning solenoid SL2 may be switched to a drive stop state (demagnetized state) in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later.

(About the third drive processing (step S311))
In step S311, the main control CPU 60a executes a third driving process of driving the distribution motor MT2 so that the distribution rotation bodies 27a and 29a of the distribution unit 25 perform a constant rotation operation. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the timer interrupt processing in response to the end of the processing in step S311. In step S311, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the distribution motor MT2 is to be performed by the third driving process (step S311) regardless of whether the big hit game is given or any of the first to fourth game states. Perform a certain rotation operation. Note that the distribution motor MT2 may be switched to a drive stop state (a state of stopping at the original position) in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later.

(Error judgment processing)
Next, an error determination process performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this error determination process, it is determined whether or not an error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, and when it is determined that the error has occurred, the setting value of the error determination flag corresponding to the occurred error is changed. It is set to “1”.

(About Judgment of Main Board Error (Step S401))
In step S401, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine, as a "main board error", a state in which an abnormality in the hardware random number update processing by the random number generation circuit 60d has occurred. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a confirms (detects) whether a random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d provided on the main control board 60 is normally input, and checks the random number from the random number generation circuit 60d. It is determined that a main board error has occurred in response to detecting an abnormal state of signal input. When determining that a main board error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the main board error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”. The main control CPU 60a performs a process for avoiding the execution of the determination in step S401 until the power is turned off in response to the case where the set value of the main board error determination flag is changed to "1". I have. The set value of the main board error determination flag is referred to in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later. Here, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured not to determine whether or not the main board error has been resolved, and even if the main board error has been resolved, error notification (to be described later) relating to the main board error is continued until the power is turned off. It has become. On the other hand, it may be configured to determine whether the main board error has been resolved and to stop the error notification when it is determined that the main board error has been resolved.

(Determination of Magnetic Detection Sensor Error (Step S402))
In step S402, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the state of magnetism detection by the magnetism detection sensor SE6 as "magnetism sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6 has been continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms), it is determined that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred. Has become. When determining that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the magnetic error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”. The set value of the magnetic error determination flag is referred to in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later. When the value of the magnetic error determination flag is set to "1", the main control CPU 60a executes a game stop process for stopping the execution of the control process relating to the game as an error information setting / game stop process (see FIG. 6). ). Here, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured not to determine whether or not the magnetic detection sensor error has been resolved. Until it continues. On the other hand, it may be configured to determine whether the magnetic detection sensor error has been resolved and to stop the error notification when it is determined that the magnetic detection sensor error has been resolved.

(Determination of Radio Wave Detection Sensor Error (Step S403))
In step S403, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of the radio wave by the radio wave detection sensor SE7 as “radio wave detection sensor error”. Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 has been input a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) for a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms) or more, a radio wave detection sensor error occurs. It is determined that an error has occurred. When determining that a radio wave detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the radio wave error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”. Then, in response to changing the set value of the radio wave sensor error determination flag to “1”, the main control CPU 60a performs processing for avoiding the execution of the determination in step S403 until the power is turned off. . Note that the setting value of the radio wave error determination flag is referred to in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later. Here, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured not to determine whether the radio wave detection sensor error has been resolved. Even if the radio wave detection sensor error has been resolved, error notification (described later) regarding the radio wave detection sensor error is performed until the power is turned off. It is going to continue. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether the radio wave detection sensor error has been resolved and the error notification is stopped when it is determined that the radio wave detection sensor error has been resolved.

(Determination of Vibration Detection Sensor Error (Step S404))
In step S404, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of vibration by the vibration detection sensor SE8 as "vibration detection sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8 has been continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms), it is determined that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred. Has become. Here, when determining that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the vibration error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”. Then, in response to changing the setting value of the vibration sensor error determination flag to “1”, the main control CPU 60a performs processing for avoiding the execution of the determination in step S404 until the power is turned off. . Here, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment is configured not to determine whether or not the vibration detection sensor error has been resolved. It is going to continue. On the other hand, it may be configured to determine whether the vibration detection sensor error has been resolved and to stop the error notification when it is determined that the vibration detection sensor error has been resolved.

(Regarding the judgment of the special telephone winning error (step S405))
In step S405, the main control CPU 60a sets the predetermined number of times during the period in which the pachinko ball wins (enters the ball) into the special winning opening 33a in which the special opening / closing member 33b is closed (the period in which the special winning solenoid SL2 is demagnetized). It is configured so that a state that has occurred (two times in the embodiment) or more can be determined as a "special power winning error". Specifically, during a period after the timing when the main control CPU 60a ends the last round game in the big hit game and until the next big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 60a detects the special winning detection sensor SE3. When it is determined based on the signal that the winning in the special winning opening 33a a predetermined number of times (two times) or more, every time a winning after the predetermined number of times is determined, it is determined that a special power winning error has occurred. Has become. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to change the set value of the special power winning error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" every time it is determined that a special power winning error has occurred. I have. The set value of the special power winning error determination flag is referred to in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a terminates or continues the notification regarding the special power winning error (special power winning error notification) according to a predetermined condition (described later), It may be configured to continue.

(About Judgment of General Electric Winning Error (Step S406))
In step S406, the main control CPU 60a determines that the winning (scoring) of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning port 32a closes the starting opening / closing member 32b (the period during which the starting winning solenoid SL1 is demagnetized). A state in which a predetermined number of times (two times in the embodiment) or more has occurred is configured to be determined as a “general power winning error”. More specifically, after the timing at which the main control CPU 60a ends the game for the general figure, and during the period until the next game for the general figure is given, the main control CPU 60a performs the detection from the second start winning detection sensor SE2. When it is determined based on the signal that a predetermined number (two times) or more of the second starting winning opening 32a has been won, each time it is determined that the predetermined number of times or more winnings have been determined, it is determined that a general-purpose winning error has occurred. It is supposed to. Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to change the set value of the general power winning error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1” every time it is determined that a general power winning error has occurred. Have been. The set value of the general winning award error determination flag is referred to in error information setting / game stop processing (see FIG. 6) described later. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a terminates or continues the notification (general power winning error notification) regarding the general power winning error according to a predetermined condition (described later), but until the power is turned off. The notification may be continued. When the processing in step S406 ends, the main control CPU 60a ends the error determination processing and shifts to the processing (time measurement processing) in step S302 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

(Error information setting / game stop processing)
Next, the error information setting / game stop processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In this error information setting / game stop processing, when any of the errors (abnormalities) of the pachinko machine 10 is determined in the above-described error determination processing (see FIG. 8), a command including error information regarding the occurrence of the error is provided. In the case where it is determined that a specific error (in the embodiment, a magnetic sensor error) has occurred in the error information setting processing (the processing in steps S202 and S203) for performing the output setting of the step S202 and the error determination processing (see FIG. 8). And a game stop process (process from step S205 to step S207) for stopping the control process related to the game.

  In step S201, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) is set to be prohibited. Note that the timer interrupt process is set to occur every predetermined time (every 4 ms) in the process of step S108 in the main process (see FIG. 5), and then can be prohibited in a game stop process described later. ing. If it is determined in step S201 that the timer interrupt processing has been set to be prohibited (in the case of an affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a ends the error information setting / game stop processing and proceeds to the main processing (FIG. 5)). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the timer interrupt processing has not been prohibited (in the case of a negative determination), the process proceeds to the error information setting processing in steps S202 and S203.

(About the error information setting process (steps S202 and S203))
In the error information setting process (steps S202 and S203), the main control CPU 60a first checks the set values of the plurality of types of error determination flags stored in the main control RAM 60c, and determines whether any of the error determination flag values is It is determined whether the value is "1" (step S202). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the main board error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is a main board error determination flag, a magnetic error determination flag, a radio wave error determination flag, a vibration error determination flag, a special power prize error determination flag, Each value of the general winning award error determination flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the value of each error determination flag is “1”. Then, when the set value of any of the error determination flags is “1” (in the case of an affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step S203. On the other hand, when the setting values of all the error determination flags are “0” (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a ends the error information setting / game stop processing and proceeds to the main processing (see FIG. 5). )).

  In step S203, the main control CPU 60a specifies an error determination flag whose set value is “1”, and sets an error designation command corresponding to the specified error determination flag. The set error designation command is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the execution of the above-described command input / output processing (see FIG. 5). That is, when the value of the main board error determination flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 60a sends a main board error designation command corresponding to the main board error determination flag to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a. Output. Similarly, when the value of the magnetic error determination flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 60a outputs a magnetic error designation command corresponding to the magnetic error determination flag to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a. When the value of the radio wave error determination flag is set to "1", the radio wave error determination command corresponding to the radio wave error determination flag is output to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a, and the vibration error determination flag is output. Is set to "1", a vibration error designation command corresponding to the vibration error determination flag is output to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a. When the value of the special power winning error determination flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 60a sends a special power winning error specifying command corresponding to the special power winning error determination flag to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a. In addition to the output, when the value of the general winning award error determination flag is set to “1”, a general power winning award error designation command corresponding to the general winning award error determining flag is sent to the other control CPUs 61a and 65a. Output. When the processing in step S203 ends, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S204.

  Here, when the error designation command set in the process of step S203 is output in response to the execution of the above-described command input / output process (see FIG. 5) by the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a that has input the error designation command becomes In addition to specifying the type of error in response to the command, an information signal (a ninth information signal described later) relating to security according to the identified error is output via an output terminal (an output terminal 9 described later) of the external information output terminal board 63. Output to the hall computer. The effect control CPU 65a that has input the error designation command specifies the type of the error according to the command, and provides an error notification for notifying the occurrence of the specified error to a predetermined notification unit (specifically, a symbol display The display unit 17a, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19) of the device 17 are configured to be executed.

  When the error information setting process (steps S202 and S203) ends, the main control CPU 60a determines in the determination process of step S204 the value of the magnetic error determination flag corresponding to the magnetic detection sensor error as a specific error (predetermined abnormality). Is "1". When the value of the magnetic error determination flag is determined to be “0” in step S204 (in the case of a negative determination, the value of the error determination flag corresponding to any error other than the magnetic detection sensor error is “1”). ), The main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process in step S208. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the value of the magnetic error determination flag is “1” (in the case of a positive determination), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to a game stop process from step S205 to step S207.

(Game Stop Processing (Steps S205 to S207))
In the game stop processing (from step S205 to step S207), the main control CPU 60a first sets prohibition of the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 7) (step S205). That is, when the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment determines that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred in the above-described error determination process (see FIG. 8), the control process executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) Is stopped (the game is stopped). As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, in relation to various electric components electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a, the detection states of the detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. SE6, SE7, SE8 ( The main control CPU 60a cannot determine whether the detection signal has been input), and the driving of the driving means SL1, SL2, MT2 is stopped. In addition, in relation to the various electric components electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a and the firing control CPU 62a, as shown in FIG. 4, the detection sensors SE9, SE10, and SE11 maintain a state in which the detection state can be determined. Then, the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is not stopped.

  Specifically, in this step S205, the main control CPU 60a performs control for updating the values of various random numbers used for determining symbols (special figures, ordinary figures) and fluctuation patterns according to the symbols as control processing relating to the game. Stops execution of processing (software random number update processing). Further, the main control CPU 60a performs control processing based on the detection of a pachinko ball by the ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5 (detection determination processing, special figure input processing, The execution of the start process and the unillustrated general-purpose input process and general-purpose start process) is stopped. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes, as control processes relating to the game, a time control process (time measurement process) for measuring the game time, a display control process for the game information display 50, and a first control process for various driving means SL1, SL2, MT2. To stop the execution of the third driving process. Furthermore, the main control CPU 60a performs control processing (detection determination processing and error determination processing) based on detection of various states by the error detection sensors SE2, SE3, SE6, SE7, and SE8 as control processing relating to error determination. Is to be stopped.

  That is, in the processing of step S205, the main control CPU 60a performs timekeeping processing, detection determination processing, software random number update processing, special figure input processing, special figure start processing, display control processing, and first to By stopping the execution of each of the three driving processes, the state shifts to a state where the game cannot be played normally, and the state continues until the power is turned off (even if the magnetic detection sensor error is resolved, the state continues until the power is turned off). ) However, the specific information that can be backed up is stored and held in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c until the power is turned off, and is written and stored in the backup area when the power is turned off. Before the game is stopped (before the execution of each control process is stopped in step S205), the setting process of the timer interrupt process (the process of step S108 in the main process of FIG. 5) is executed when the game is restarted (power is turned on again). ).

  The main control CPU 60a sets various error detection sensors SE2, SE3, and SE3 in the detection determination process (step S303 in FIG. 7) in response to prohibiting the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) in the process in step S205. The determination of whether or not the detection states of SE6, SE7, and SE8 are being performed is stopped, and the determination of whether or not various errors have occurred in the error determination processing (step S301 in FIG. 7) is stopped. Is set to a state where the occurrence of the error cannot be identified even if the error occurs. That is, after determining the occurrence of a magnetic detection sensor error as a specific error (predetermined abnormality), the main control CPU 60a continuously performs processing such as error notification accompanying the specific error (magnetic detection sensor error). Therefore, in the process of step S205, the execution of the detection determination process and the error determination process as the control processes related to the error determination are each stopped, so that the occurrence of another error is ignored.

  Here, in the embodiment, of the processing executed by the main control CPU 60a, the detection determination processing (step 303 in FIG. 7) is incorporated in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 7) as described above, and the processing in step S205 Execution is stopped. On the other hand, the command input / output processing (step S109 in FIG. 5) in which the main control CPU 60a inputs / outputs a command is not incorporated in the timer interrupt processing, and is not included in the game stop processing (from step S205 to step S207). Even after the timer interrupt process (step S205) is prohibited, the command input / output process can be executed in the main process. Thus, at the timing after the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, the detection signals input to the main control CPU 60a from the ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, and SE5 are confirmed in the detection determination process. Therefore, even if the pachinko ball wins (enters) the entrance holes 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, the payout of the prize ball by the prize after the determination time of the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error by the main control CPU 60a is not performed. Does not occur (does not run). On the other hand, at the timing before the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, the pachinko ball wins (enters) the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a and the award ball payout command command is set. In this case, even after the timer interrupt processing (step S205) is prohibited, the prize ball payout command command is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the prize ball (that is, at the time of occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error). Unpaid balls) are paid out.

  The fullness detection sensor SE9 and the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 are connected to a payout control CPU 61a to be described later. The configuration is such that the occurrence of an error can be determined.

  When the process of step S205 ends, the main control CPU 60a executes a process of hiding the game information display 50 in step S206. That is, when the execution of the display control process (step S308 in FIG. 7) is stopped in the above-described step S205, all or any of the display units 50A, 50B, and 50C is turned on. There is a possibility of stopping. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a forcibly controls the display units 50A, 50B, and 50C to be turned off in step S206.

  When the processing of step S206 is completed, the main control CPU 60a executes the non-driving of the start winning solenoid SL1, the special winning solenoid SL2, and the distribution motor MT2 as driving means in step S207. That is, the start winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2 stop the execution of the first driving process (step S309 in FIG. 7) and the second driving process (step S310 in FIG. 7) in step S205 described above. One or both of the start winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2 may be maintained in the excited state, and one or both of the start opening / closing member 32b and the special opening / closing member 33b may remain open. When the execution of the third drive process (step 311 in FIG. 7) is stopped in step S205 described above, the distribution motor MT2 may stop at the operating position displaced from the original position. . Therefore, in this step S207, the main control CPU 60a cuts off the power supply to the starting winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2 to demagnetize it, and also moves the distribution motor MT2 to the original position to cut off the power supply. .

  When a negative determination is made in the above-described determination processing of step S204, and when the above-described game stop processing from step S205 to step S207 is completed, the main control CPU 60a sets the values of all the error determination flags to “0”. (Step S208). When the process of step S208 ends, the main control CPU 60a ends the error information setting / game stop process, and shifts to the process of step S111 in the main process (see FIG. 5).

(About payout control board 61)
Next, the payout control board 61 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 61 includes a payout control CPU 61a that executes a control process, a payout control ROM 61b that stores a control program executed by the payout control CPU 61a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the payout control CPU 61a. A payout control RAM 61c that can be read is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to detection sensors such as the payout detection sensor SE11 and the fullness detection sensor SE9, and opens the front frame via a predetermined circuit provided on the firing control board 62. It is electrically connected to the detection sensor SE10, is configured to input a detection signal from each detection sensor, and determine whether or not the detection signal is input. The payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to a payout motor MT1 as a driving means for rotating the payout sprocket (not shown) to pay out a pachinko ball (prize ball), and controls the drive of the payout motor MT1. It is configured to be. Further, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to the remaining prize ball display 51 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and is configured to control the display content (light emission mode) of the remaining prize ball display 51. Have been. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to the external information output terminal board 63, and is connected to the pachinko machine via each of a plurality of output terminals provided on the external information output terminal board 63. It is configured to output an information signal indicating various kinds of information about 10 to the outside of the machine (hall computer).

  Here, in the embodiment, the payout control CPU 61a controls the drive of the ball payout device (ball payout means) 12B based on the input of the payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) from the main control CPU (payout information output means) 60a. Function as payout control means. In addition, the payout control CPU 61a functions as an external output unit that can output an information signal relating to the game from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63 to the outside of the machine. Further, the payout control CPU 61a determines whether or not the detection by the full detection sensor SE9 and the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 as error detection means (different state detection means) different from the magnetic detection sensor (state detection means) SE6 has occurred. The main control CPU 60a functions as another detection determination unit that can execute the detection determination process (a detection determination process different from the detection determination process performed by the main control CPU 60a). In addition, the payout control CPU 61a performs a process of determining whether or not a full error (third abnormality) has occurred based on the detection of the full-frame detection sensor SE9, and performs the opening of the front frame based on the detection of the front-frame opening detection sensor SE10. It functions as third abnormality determining means for executing a process of determining whether an error (third abnormality) has occurred.

(Regarding control of payout of prize balls and display of remaining prize balls)
The payout control CPU 61a stores a value corresponding to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball payout command command in a storage area of the payout control RAM 61c based on the input of the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a. It is added to the value (the number of remaining prize balls) corresponding to the number of pachinko balls to be paid out. When the value of the remaining prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 61c indicates the number of prize balls of 1 or more, the payout control CPU 61a controls the drive of the payout motor MT1 to rotate the payout sprocket, and Pachinko balls (prize balls) according to the remaining number are paid out. Further, the payout control CPU 61a executes a detection determination process of determining whether or not a detection signal has been input from the payout detection sensor SE11, and has determined in the detection determination process that a detection signal has been input from the payout detection sensor SE11. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining prize balls stored in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c. Then, the payout control CPU 61a updates the display content of the remaining prize ball number on the prize ball remaining number display 51 each time the value of the remaining prize ball number stored in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c increases or decreases. It has become.

(About full error)
The payout control CPU 61a is configured to be able to determine a continuous detection state by the fullness detection sensor SE9 as a "fullness error". Specifically, the payout control CPU 61a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal has been input from the full detection sensor SE9, and in the detection determination process, there is an input of a detection signal from the full detection sensor SE9. Is determined for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that a full error has occurred. Here, when determining that the full error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a changes the set value of the full error determination flag stored in the payout control RAM 61c from “0” to “1”. Then, in response to the setting value of the full error determination flag being changed to “1”, the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is stopped. That is, when determining that the full error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a shifts the payout motor MT1 to a state in which the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is not performed, regardless of whether or not the number of remaining prize balls is one or more. In this case, the value of the number of remaining prize balls is stored and held in the payout control RAM 61c, and the display of the number of remaining prize balls on the remaining prize ball indicator 51 is continued. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the payout motor MT1 even if an error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a (even if the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred).

  Further, in a state where the setting value of the full error determination flag is changed to “1” in response to determining that the full error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a does not receive the detection signal from the full detection sensor SE9. If the full error has been eliminated for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms), it is determined that the full error has been resolved, and the set value of the full error determination flag stored in the payout control RAM 61c is changed from "1" to "0". Then, in response to the setting value of the full error determination flag being changed to “0”, the execution of the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is restarted.

  In addition, the payout control CPU 61a sets a full error designation command in response to the setting value of the full error determination flag being changed from "0" to "1", and outputs the command to the effect control CPU 65a. When the setting value of the full error determination flag is changed from "1" to "0", a full error elimination command is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a. Note that the full error designation command and the full error elimination command output from the payout control CPU 61a are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and then are executed by the command input / output processing executed by the main control CPU 60a (the main processing in FIG. 5). Is output to the effect control CPU 65a in step S109). On the other hand, the full error designation command and the full error elimination command may be input to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 without being input to the main control CPU 60a.

(Front frame opening error)
The payout control CPU 61a receives a detection signal from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 wired and connected to the firing control board 62, and the payout control CPU 61a checks the detection state of the front frame opening detection sensor SE10. It is configured to be able to determine as “front frame opening error”. More specifically, the payout control CPU 61a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal has been input from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10. If the state in which it is determined that there is an input continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that a front frame opening error has occurred. Here, when determining that the front frame opening error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a changes the set value of the front frame opening error determination flag stored in the payout control RAM 61c from “0” to “1”. Then, in response to changing the set value of the front frame opening error determination flag to “1”, the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is stopped. That is, when determining that the front frame opening error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a shifts the payout motor MT1 to a state in which the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is not performed, regardless of whether the number of remaining prize balls is 1 or more. In this case, the value of the number of remaining prize balls in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c is stored and held, and the display of the number of remaining prize balls on the remaining prize ball indicator 51 is also continued. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the payout motor MT1 even if an error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a (even if the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred).

  The payout control CPU 61a changes the set value of the front frame opening error determination flag to “1” in response to determining that the front frame opening error has occurred, and outputs the detection signal from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10. When there is no input, the setting value of the front frame opening error determination flag stored in the payout control RAM 61c is changed from "1" to "0". Then, in response to the setting value of the front frame opening error determination flag being changed to “0”, the execution of the drive control of the payout motor MT1 is restarted.

  Further, the payout control CPU 61a sets a front frame opening error designation command in response to the setting value of the front frame opening error determination flag being changed from “0” to “1”, and sends the command to the effect control CPU 65a. At the same time, the front frame opening error elimination command is set in response to the setting value of the front frame opening error determination flag being changed from “1” to “0”, and is output to the effect control CPU 65a. The front-frame opening error designation command and the front-frame opening error clearing command output from the payout control CPU 61a are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60, and thereafter, the command input / output processing executed by the main control CPU 60a (see FIG. In step S109) of the main processing of No. 5, the information is output to the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, the front frame opening error designation command and the front frame opening error clearing command may be input to the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 without being input to the main control CPU 60a.

(External output of information signal)
The payout control CPU 61a includes various commands output from the main control CPU 60a (for example, a prize ball payout command command, a start winning command, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, an open command, a close command, a special figure variation pattern designation command, Start command, probable change end command, change start command, change end command, error designation command, etc.), and obtain various information related to the game, and output various information related to the game from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63. It is configured so that it can be output as an information signal to a hall computer outside the machine. Here, the external information output terminal board 63 electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a is provided with a total of nine output terminals from the output terminal 1 to the output terminal 9, and different information depending on each output terminal. Is output.

  The output terminal 1 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a first information signal (information signal relating to security) indicating occurrence of a front frame opening error. The payout control CPU 61a outputs the first information signal from the output terminal 1 for a predetermined time (approximately 56 ms in the embodiment) when it determines that the front frame opening error has occurred based on the input of the detection signal from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10. ). Note that the payout control CPU 61a is also configured to determine whether a full error has occurred in addition to the front frame opening error. The information signal is not externally output.

  The output terminal 2 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a second information signal indicating payout of a prize ball. The payout control CPU 61a, when adding the value of the number of remaining prize balls stored in the payout control RAMc based on the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of Every time the value is increased, the second information signal is output from the output terminal 2 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the embodiment).

  The output terminal 3 and the output terminal 4 of the external information output terminal board 63 are used as output terminals for outputting a third information signal and a fourth information signal indicating occurrence of a prize in the start winning ports 31a and 32a. Each time a payout control CPU 61a inputs a command (prize ball payout command command, start winning command, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to the detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1, the third information is output from the output terminal 3. The signal is output for a predetermined time (in the embodiment, about 56 ms). In addition, every time a payout control CPU 61a inputs a command (prize ball payout command command, start winning command, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to the detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the same from the output terminal 4. The four information signals are output for a predetermined time (in the embodiment, about 56 ms).

  The output terminal 5 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a fifth information signal indicating occurrence of winning in the special winning opening 33a. Each time a payout control CPU 61a inputs a command (prize ball payout command command, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a in response to the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3, the fifth information signal is output from the output terminal 5 for a predetermined time (performed). In the example, the output is performed for about 56 ms).

  The output terminal 6 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal that outputs a sixth information signal indicating a period during which the big hit game is provided. The payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the sixth information signal from the output terminal 6 in response to input of the jackpot start command from the main control CPU 60a, and responds to input of the jackpot end command from the main control CPU 60a. , The output of the sixth information signal from the output terminal 6 is terminated. The output of the sixth information signal may be started in response to the release command corresponding to the first round game in the big hit game from the main control CPU 60a, or the final round game in the big hit game may be started. The output of the sixth information signal may be ended or started in response to the input of the corresponding closing command from the main control CPU 60a.

  The output terminal 7 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a seventh information signal indicating a period in which a jackpot game and a probable change state are given. When the payout control CPU 61a specifies that the probable change state is given in response to a command such as a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a responds to the input of the jackpot start command from the main control CPU 60a. , The output of the seventh information signal from the output terminal 7 is terminated in response to the input of the probable change end command from the main control CPU 60a. The seventh information signal may be output from the output terminal 7 or another output terminal as an information signal indicating only a period during which the probable change state is given. In this case, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the seventh information signal in response to the input of the probable change start command from the main control CPU 60a, and outputs the seventh information signal in response to the input of the probable change end command. May be terminated.

  The output terminal 8 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting an eighth information signal indicating a period in which the big hit game and the short state are given. When the payout control CPU 61a specifies that the shortened state is given in response to a command such as a special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a responds to the input of the jackpot start command from the main control CPU 60a. Then, the output of the eighth information signal from the output terminal 8 is started, and the output of the eighth information signal from the output terminal 8 is ended in response to the input of the variation end command from the main control CPU 60a. Note that the eighth information signal may be output from the output terminal 8 or another output terminal as an information signal indicating only a period in which the shortened state is provided. In this case, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the eighth information signal in response to the input of the change start command from the main control CPU 60a, and outputs the eighth information signal in response to the input of the change start command. May be terminated.

(External output of security information signal)
Next, a configuration for outputting an information signal relating to security (a ninth information signal) will be described. As for the output terminal 9 (predetermined terminal) of the external information output terminal board 63, the execution of the RAM clear for the main control RAM 60a (see step S104 in FIG. 5) and the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko machine 10 Output that outputs a ninth information signal indicating information (information related to security) such as the determination (see FIG. 8) and the execution of the game stop processing (see steps S204 to S207 in FIG. 6). Used as a terminal. It should be noted that among the information related to security, a front frame opening error is output from the output terminal 1 as a first information signal.

  The payout control CPU 61a is, as an error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, specifically, any one of a main board error designation command, a radio wave error designation command, a vibration error designation command, a special power winning error designation command, and a general power winning error designation command. , The ninth information signal is output from the output terminal 9 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the embodiment). Further, in response to the input of the RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth information signal from the output terminal 9 for a predetermined time (about 56 ms in the embodiment).

  Here, the payout control CPU 61a continuously outputs the ninth information signal from the output terminal 9 until the power is turned off in response to the magnetic error designation command indicating the occurrence of a specific error (predetermined abnormality) from the main control CPU 60a. Output. That is, the ninth information signal output from the output terminal 9 in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command is output during a different output period from when an error other than the magnetic detection sensor error (specific error) occurs. Are output over the same period as the period during which the execution of the control process relating to the game is stopped (that is, until the power is turned off). Accordingly, the ninth information signal output in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command as a specific error indicates the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, and the game stop state ( As an information signal (game stop information signal) indicating that the execution of the control process relating to the game is stopped), the output terminal 9 outputs the signal in a manner that can be distinguished from the ninth information signal corresponding to the input of another error designation command. Output.

  Further, in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the external output of the third to eighth information signals from the other output terminals 3 to 8 to the outside of the machine (hall computer) until the power is turned off. It is designed to stop. That is, when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs, the output state of the output terminals 3 to 8 of the external information output terminal board 63 (the state in which the third to eighth information signals are not output) is the game state when the game is stopped. Will not necessarily correspond. As described above, the game is not limited to outputting the ninth information signal, but is also stopped by stopping the output of the third to eighth information signals until the power is turned off. Is transmitted to the outside of the machine (hall computer). In the embodiment, even when the payout control CPU 61a inputs the magnetic error designation command, the external output of the first and second information signals from the output terminals 1 and 2 to the outside (the hall computer) is not changed. However, similarly to the third to eighth information signals, the output may be stopped until the power is turned off.

(About the launch control board 62)
Next, the firing control board 62 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the launch control board 62 includes a launch control CPU 62a for executing control processing, a launch control ROM 62b for storing a control program executed by the launch control CPU 62a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the launch control CPU 62a. A read-out firing control RAM 62c and the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the firing control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the touch sensor 16b of the operation handle 16 and is configured to determine whether a detection signal is input from the touch sensor 16b. The launch control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A, and is configured to drive and control the ball launching device 12A. In the embodiment, the detection signal of the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 wired and connected to the firing control board 62 is input to the payout control CPU 61a, and the payout control CPU 61a determines whether a front frame opening error has occurred. However, the detection signal of the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 may be configured to be input to the emission control CPU 62a, and the emission control CPU 62a may determine whether a front frame opening error has occurred.

(About effect control board 65)
Next, the effect control board 65 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, on the effect control board 65, an effect control CPU 65a for executing a control process, an effect control ROM 65b for storing a control program executed by the effect control CPU 65a, and data necessary for processing of the effect control CPU 65a. An effect control RAM 65c that can be written and read is provided. The effect control CPU 65a is connected to an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers stored in the effect control RAM 65c at predetermined intervals, and effects the updated values. It is stored (set) in the control RAM 65c.

  The effect control CPU 65a includes various commands output from the main control CPU 60a (for example, a start winning command, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a positive change start command, a positive change end command, a short change start command, a short change end command, Various information related to the game is obtained based on the fluctuation pattern specifying command, the opening command, the closing command, the error specifying command, and the like, and the effect contents are controlled based on the various information related to the game. For example, the effect control CPU 65a performs various effects during the jackpot game stored in the effect control ROM 65b (for example, an opening effect, an ending effect, and the like) based on the input of the big hit start command, the big hit end command, the open command, and the close command. , One of a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to the effects during each round game, the effects during each round interval, and the like, and according to the determined effect patterns, the symbol display device 17 (display control board 66). ), The speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 25d. In addition, based on the input of the jackpot start command, the jackpot end command, the probable change start command, the probable change end command, the change start command and the change end command, the game state (first to fourth game modes) stored in the effect control ROM 65b. It is configured to determine effect background images, sound effects, light emission patterns, and the like according to (game state) and control each effect means 17, 18, 19, 24, 25d.

  Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern for this symbol variation effect is associated with the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a (by the special figure variation pattern). The effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the specified fluctuation time). The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the symbol display device 17 (display control board 66), the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the movable body 25d as a whole according to the determined effect pattern. ing. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the winning information (random number value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, and the effect of the effect of the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 and the game board lamp 24 and the frame corresponding to the symbol variation effect. The light emission color and light emission timing of the lamp 19, the sound output content and the sound output timing of the speaker 18 according to the symbol variation effect are determined.

(Notification of error occurrence)
Here, the effect control CPU 65a performs various error designation commands (main board error designation command, magnetic error designation command, radio wave error designation command, vibration error designation command, vibration error designation command, special power winning prize error designation, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a and the payout control CPU 61a. Command, a general winning award error designating command, a full error designating command, and a front frame opening error designating command). Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the notification indicating the execution of the RAM clear operation based on the RAM clear designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. In the embodiment, the notification indicating the execution of the RAM clear operation will be described below as a type of error notification.

  The effect control CPU 65a controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 to perform an error notification according to the generated error. That is, the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 used as the effect means function as the notifying means for executing the error notification. Here, the symbol display device 17 as the notification means is provided with an error of a kind particularly required to be urgently dealt with by a game clerk (clerk) (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error). Is displayed as error notification in a form that makes it easy for the game clerk (clerk) and the player to catch the eye, specifically, a form in which the decorative drawing is invisible on the display unit 17a (full-screen error display). ). On the other hand, in the case of responding to other errors (in the embodiment, a special winning a prize error, a normal winning a prize error, or a full error), only a partial area of the display unit 17a can be visually recognized on the display unit 17a. Is used to perform display as error notification (small error display). In the embodiment, for the error notification accompanying the execution of the RAM clear operation and the error notification accompanying the occurrence of the front frame opening error, the above-described full screen error display and small error display on the symbol display device 17 are not performed. The information displayed on the symbol display device 17 as error notification includes a type display (display of a specific error type) for enabling identification of the type of error that has occurred (which error has occurred), and a game. A display for stopping the game to make it possible to identify the stop state and a display for handling to make it possible to identify how to deal with an error that has occurred (such as "Please call a clerk" or "Please remove the ball" described later) Display), and one or both of the type display and the countermeasure display are displayed according to the error.

(Notification according to RAM clear)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification means in a comprehensive manner based on the input of the RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and to execute the RAM clear notification. Have been. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission of the frame lamp 19 to a full lighting state for a predetermined time (in the embodiment, 30,000 ms), and outputs a RAM clear sound capable of specifying “RAM clear” from the speaker 18. The sound is output over a period of time (30000 ms in the embodiment). Then, the RAM clear notification is released in accordance with the lapse of a predetermined time (30000 ms) serving as a release condition. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays an initial image set on the pachinko machine 10 at least during the RAM clear notification. The initial image includes a background image corresponding to the first game state (non-probable state and non-short state) and a stop display of a combination of decorative figures predetermined as an initial pattern.

(About main board error notification)
Based on the input of the main board error designation command from main control CPU 60a, effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls symbol display device 17, speaker 18 and frame lamp 19 as notification means to execute main board error notification. It is configured as follows. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts this main board error notification in response to the input of the main board error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters (main board error) (type Display) and display the characters "Please call a clerk" (display for coping). That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the main board error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative figure (symbol), the background, and the like that were displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurred are displayed. Disappears. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is lit in red, and outputs the sound of “An abnormality has been detected in the main board” from the speaker 18 periodically or at a predetermined time until the power is turned off. Output is limited to the number of times (for example, three times).

(Notification of magnetic detection sensor error)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 as notification means based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the magnetic detection sensor error. It is configured to be executed. That is, in response to the determination of the occurrence of an error (first abnormality) by the main control CPU (first abnormality determination unit) 61a, the notification units 17, 18, and 19 perform error notification (first error notification). ing. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the magnetic detection sensor error in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters “magnetic detection sensor error” (full-screen error display) while displaying the entire surface of the display unit 17a on the symbol display device 17 in the same color (for example, yellow). Display control is performed so as to display (type display), the character "Please call a clerk" (display for coping), and the character "game stopped" (display for game stop). That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the magnetic detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative figure (symbol), the background, and the like, which were displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurred, are displayed. Will not be. The effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is turned on in yellow, and outputs a sound of “The magnetic detection sensor has reacted. The game has been stopped” from the speaker 18 periodically until the power is turned off. The output is performed only or a predetermined number of times (for example, three times).

(Radio detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification means based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the radio wave detection sensor error notification. It is configured to be executed. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the radio wave detection sensor error in response to the input of the radio wave error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays a character of “radio wave detection sensor error” in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the symbol display device 17 in the same color (for example, yellow) (full screen error display). The display is controlled so that the type display) and the characters "Please call a clerk" (display for handling) are displayed. That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the radio wave detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative figure (symbol), the background, and the like displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. Will not be. The effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is lit in green, and outputs the sound of “the radio wave detection sensor has responded” from the speaker 18 periodically or a predetermined number of times until the power is turned off. (For example, three times).

(Notification of vibration detection sensor error)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 as notification means based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the vibration detection sensor error. It is configured to be executed. Here, the production control CPU 65a starts the vibration detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the vibration error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters “vibration detection sensor error” (full-screen error display) in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the symbol display device 17 in the same color (for example, yellow) (full-screen error display). The display is controlled so that the type display) and the character "Please call a clerk" (display for handling) are displayed. That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the vibration detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative figure (symbol), the background, and the like that were displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurred are displayed. Will not be. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is lit in white, and outputs a sound of “the vibration detection sensor has responded” from the speaker 18 periodically or a predetermined number of times until the power is turned off. (For example, three times).

(About notification of special telephone prize error)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 as notification means based on the input of the special power winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the special power winning error notification. It is configured as follows. That is, in response to the determination of the occurrence of the error (the second abnormality) by the main control CPU (the second abnormality determination unit) 61a, the notification units 17, 18, and 19 perform the error notification (the second error notification). ing. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a sets the display area of the symbol display device 17 on the display area 17a smaller than the size of the entire display section 17a so as not to overlap with the decorative figure stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect. For example, display control is performed so as to display (small error display) the characters "special power winning error" (display of a small error) near the outer edge of the display unit 17a or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. It should be noted that the special power winning error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notification (specifically, each error notification associated with a normal power winning error and a full error), and the “special power winning error” can be displayed. The display area for performing character display is set to an area different from the display area for character display based on other error notification. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is lit in red, and causes the speaker 18 to output an error sound (for example, a humming sound) continuously. Note that the special power winning error designation command is a period after the timing when the last closing command in the big hit game is input from the main control CPU 60a and until a big hit start command is input from the main control CPU 60a (that is, when the special winning solenoid SL2 is turned off). In the following description, the command input order may be specified in order from the command whose input timing is close to the start timing of the predetermined period, since the input is input from the main control CPU 60a during the predetermined period during which the demagnetization state is established. . When the special power winning error designation command is input during a period other than the predetermined period, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the communication is abnormal and ignores the input special power winning error specifying command.

  Here, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to start the execution of the special power winning error notification by the notification means 17, 18, and 19 after the timing at which the main control CPU 60a first determines that the special power winning error has occurred (first time). Have been. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a sends the notification means 17, 18, at the timing when the next special power winning error designation command is input before 30,000 ms elapses from the input timing of the predetermined special power winning error specifying command from the main control CPU 60a. The execution of the special power winning error notification at 19 is started, and the special power winning error notification is not started by one input of the special power winning error designation command. The payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of a special power winning error via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 each time the special power winning error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured. Further, the effect control CPU 65a ends the special power winning error notification that has been started to execute in response to establishment of a predetermined notification end condition, and continues the error notification until the power is turned off when the predetermined notification end condition is not satisfied. It is configured as follows. More specifically, if no new special power winning error designation command is input during a period from the start of the special power winning error notification until 30,000 ms elapses, the effect control CPU 65a determines each of the notification means 17, 18 at the time when the 30,000 ms elapses. , 19 are terminated. On the other hand, if a new special power winning error designation command is input during the execution period of the special power winning error notification (a period from the start of the notification until 30000 ms elapses), the special power winning error notification by the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 is performed. Only, and the special display winning error notification by the symbol display device 17 is not ended until the power is turned off.

(Pudden Prize Error Notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 as notification means based on the input of the general winning award error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the general winning award error notification. It is configured to be executed. That is, in response to the determination of the occurrence of the error (the second abnormality) by the main control CPU (the second abnormality determination unit) 61a, the notification units 17, 18, and 19 perform the error notification (the second error notification). ing. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a sets the display area of the symbol display device 17 on the display area 17a smaller than the size of the entire display section 17a so as not to overlap with the decorative figure stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect. For example, display control is performed so as to display (small error display) the character “type winning” in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display unit 17a or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. It should be noted that the notification of the general winning a prize error on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed simultaneously with the notification of other errors (specifically, the notification of each error associated with the special prize winning error and the full error). Is set in a display area different from the display area of the character display by other error notification. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emission so that the frame lamp 19 is lit in red, and causes the speaker 18 to output an error sound (for example, a humming sound) continuously. Note that the general winning award error designation command is a period after the timing of inputting the end command per ordinary figure from the main control CPU 60a and until the start command per ordinary figure is input from the main control CPU 60a (that is, the start winning solenoid SL1). In the following description, it is assumed that the input timing of the command is specified in order from the command whose input timing is close to the start timing of the predetermined period. is there. Note that if the general power winning error designation command is input during a period other than the predetermined period, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the communication is abnormal and ignores the input general power winning error specifying command.

  Here, the production control CPU 65a causes the notification means 17, 18, and 19 to start executing the notification of the general winning award error by the notification means 17, 18, and 19, after the timing at which the main control CPU 60a first determines that the general winning award error has occurred (first time). It is configured as follows. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a sends the notification means 17, at the timing when the next general power winning error designation command is input before 30,000 ms elapses from the input timing of the predetermined general power winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The system is configured to start the notification of a general winning a prize error in 18 and 19, so that the notification of the general winning a prize error is not started by one input of the general prize winning error designation command. The payout control CPU 61a externally outputs a ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of a general power winning error via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 each time a general power winning error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to be. Further, the effect control CPU 65a terminates the run-of-run general-prize winning error notification according to the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition, and continues the error notification until the power is turned off when the predetermined notification end condition is not satisfied. It is configured to be. Specifically, if no new general-prize-winning-error designation command is input during a period from the start of the general-prize-winning-prize error notification until 30,000 milliseconds elapses, the effect control CPU 65a sets each of the notification means at the point in time when the 30,000 milliseconds elapses. The notification of the error of the general winning a prize by 17, 18, and 19 is ended. On the other hand, if a new general power winning error designation command is input during the execution period of the general power winning error notification (a period from the start of the notification until the elapse of 30,000 ms), the general power using the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 is input. Only the winning error notification is ended, and the normal electricity winning error notification by the symbol display device 17 is not ended until the power is turned off.

(About full error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the symbol display device 17 and the speaker 18 as notification means, based on the input of a full error designation command from the payout control CPU 61a, and execute full error notification. That is, in response to the determination of the occurrence of the error (third abnormality) by the payout control CPU (another abnormality determination unit) 65a, the notification units 17 and 18 perform error notification (second error notification). As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a sets the display area of the symbol display device 17 on the display area 17a smaller than the size of the entire display section 17a so as not to overlap with the decorative figure stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect. For example, display control is performed so as to display (small error display) the character "Please pull out the ball" near the outer edge of the display unit 17a or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. The full error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, each error notification associated with a special winning award error and a normal winning award error). Is set in a display area different from the display area of the character display by other error notification. Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output the sound "Please remove the ball" only a predetermined number of times (only once in the embodiment). The effect control CPU 65a starts executing a full error notification by the symbol display device 17 and the speaker 18 at the timing when the full error designation command is input from the payout control CPU 61a, and outputs from the payout control CPU 61a when it is determined that the full error has been resolved. When the full error clearing command is input, the full error notification is terminated.

(Notification of front frame opening error)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the sound output of the speaker 18 as a notification unit based on the input of the front frame opening error designation command from the payout control CPU 61a, and to execute the front frame opening error notification. That is, in response to the determination of occurrence of an error (third abnormality) by the payout control CPU (another abnormality determination unit) 65a, the notification unit 18 performs error notification (second error notification). As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a causes the speaker 18 to output a sound “door is open” only a predetermined number of times (only once in the embodiment). The effect control CPU 65a starts the execution of the front frame opening error notification by the speaker 18 at the timing of inputting the front frame opening error designation command from the payout control CPU 61a, and when it is determined that the front frame opening error has been resolved, The front frame opening error notification is ended at the timing when the output front frame opening error clearing command is input.

(About display control board 66)
Next, the display control board 66 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 66 includes a display control CPU 66a for executing control processing, a display control ROM 66b for storing a control program executed by the display control CPU 66a, and data necessary for processing by the display control CPU 66a. A writable / readable display control RAM 66c and the like are provided. A display control ROM 66b and a display control RAM 66c are connected to the display control CPU 66a, and a symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control CPU 66a. The display control ROM 66b stores a display control program for controlling display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 66b stores various image data (symbols, various background images, characters, characters, and other image data) related to the design fluctuation effect, and also stores various image data related to error notification. The display control RAM 66c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Here, the image data relating to the error notification stored in the display control ROM 66b is, specifically, image data to be displayed on the entire screen corresponding to the main board error. '' (Type display) and `` Please call a clerk '' (response display) and image data displayed on the entire screen in response to a magnetic detection sensor error. Image data that displays the characters `` Magnetic detection sensor error '' (type display), `` Please call a clerk '' (display for coping) and `` Game stopped '' (game stop display) , Image data to be displayed on the entire screen in response to the radio wave detection sensor error, and the characters "radio wave detection sensor error" (type indication) and "Please call a clerk" on the yellow screen. ) And image data to be displayed on the entire screen in response to the vibration detection sensor error.The text `` Vibration detection sensor error '' (type display) and `` Image data that displays the characters (Please display), the image data that displays the characters (Type display) of “Special power winning error” on a part of the screen in response to the special power winning error, and the general power winning error The image data that displays the character (type display) of "Public winning a prize error" on a part of the screen in response to the error, and the character "Please remove the ball" on a part of the screen in response to the full error And the image data for displaying the display for display are stored in the display control ROM 66b. It should be noted that since the error notification is not performed by the symbol display device 17 for the front frame opening error, the image data relating to the front frame opening error is not stored in the display control ROM 66b.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a player starts a game by operating an operation handle 16 provided on the front of the machine. When the operating lever 16a of the operating handle 16 is operated, the touch of the player is detected by the touch sensor 16b built in the operating handle 16, and the firing control CPU 62a that determines the input of the detection signal from the touch sensor 16b is operated by the operating lever 16a. By driving the ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A with the hitting force according to the amount of rotation of the pachinko ball, the pachinko ball is launched toward an appropriate position in the game area 20a. When the pachinko ball fired by the ball launching device 12A reaches the game area 20a, the pachinko ball flows down the game area 20a and enters the inlet 26a of the distribution unit 25, or enters the gate port 35 of the gate unit 35. There is a case where the player wins the ball 35a, wins the second start winning opening 32a of the second start winning section 32, or wins the special winning opening 33a of the special winning section 33.

(About games in the first and third game states)
In the first and third game states (non-shortened state), the player guides the pachinko ball to the first ball flow-down path 21a in the game area 20a so that the ball enters the inlet 26a of the sorting unit 25. The game is performed by appropriately adjusting the hitting force of the firing device 12A. Here, when a pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow path 21a enters the inlet 26a of the sorting unit 25, the pachinko ball that has entered the inlet 26a is guided by the stage 26 and rolls. From the exit of the stage 26, they are guided to the distribution units (first to third distribution units) 27, 28, 29 at a predetermined timing. Then, as a result of the sorting performed by the sorting units (first to third sorting units) 27, 28, and 29, the pachinko ball wins (enters) the first starting winning opening 31a or the machine does not win. It is discharged outside.

(About games in the second and fourth game states)
On the other hand, in the second and fourth gaming states (shortened state), it is easier to make the pachinko balls win in the second starting winning opening 32a than in the first starting winning opening 31a. The player plays the game by appropriately adjusting the hitting force of the ball launching device 12A so that the pachinko ball is guided to the second ball flow path 21b in the game area 20a and enters the gate port 35a of the gate section 35. The main control CPU 60a performs a general-purpose hit determination based on a ball entering the gate opening 35a (based on the detection by the gate sensor SE4). After the completion of the display, the start winning solenoid SL1 is drive-controlled (excited) and the start opening / closing member 32b is opened (a game is generated per ordinary drawing), so that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32a. Becomes possible.

(About the action associated with winning the starting winning openings 31a and 32a)
Pachinko balls that have won the start winning ports 31a and 32a are detected by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Then, based on the detection signals input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 to the main control CPU 60a, the detection state (detection) of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is determined by the main control CPU 60a. In this case, a prize ball payout command command (payout information signal) is output from the main control CPU 60a to the payout control CPU 61a, and the payout control CPU 61a that has input the prize ball payout command command outputs the prize ball payout command command. The specified number of prize balls (the number of prize balls for winning the start winning ports 31a and 32a) is added to the value of the remaining prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 61c. Then, the payout control CPU 61a drives the payout motor MT1 of the ball payout device 12B to rotate the payout sprocket, and pays out a number of pachinko balls (prize balls) according to the remaining prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 61c. Let it. Similarly, when a special winning detection sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, and a normal winning detection sensor SE5 as other ball detection sensors detect a pachinko ball, a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a and the detection state is changed to the main control CPU 60a. Is determined by Also, when the main control CPU 60a determines the detection state by the special winning detection sensor SE3 and the normal winning detection sensor SE5, the prize ball payout command command is output to the payout control CPU 61a, and the payout control CPU 61a outputs the prize ball payout command. The prize ball corresponding to the command is paid out to the ball payout device 12B.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a establishes conditions such as the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, and the number of stored start holding information (number of holdings) stored in the main control RAM 60c has not reached the upper limit number. In this case, winning information (values such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for distributing a special figure variation pattern, etc.) is acquired according to the detection timing of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, The acquired winning information is stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c as the start suspension information. Then, the main control CPU 60a performs a special figure hit determination as to whether or not to grant the big hit game based on the winning information (start suspension information) when the special figure change start condition is satisfied, and displays the special figure display. The special figure to be stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure change display in the units 50A and 50C is determined. Here, when the determined special figure is a hit symbol (when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result), the gaming state after the big hit game according to the type of the special figure is the first to fourth game states. It is determined from the game state. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines a special figure variation pattern for specifying the variation time of the special figure variation display, the effect contents, and the like based on the result of the special figure hit determination and the like, and identifies the determined special figure variation pattern. The special figure variation pattern designation command is output to effect control CPU 65a. Then, based on the determined special figure variation pattern, the special figure variation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B (game information display 50) is started.

  The main control CPU 60a measures the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern, and controls the display of the special figure fluctuation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in accordance with the measurement of the special figure fluctuation time. When the time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure fluctuation display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and terminates the special figure fluctuation display as a final result. Stop the figure. Further, the main control CPU 60a starts measuring the special figure change interval time at the end timing of the special figure change display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B (timing when the special figure is stopped and displayed). During the measurement of the special figure change interval time, the big hit game and the next special figure change display are not started. That is, when the special figure as a disengaged symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control CPU 60a starts the next special figure fluctuation display after the lapse of the special figure fluctuation interval time (note that, (Only if the start hold information is stored.) On the other hand, when the special figure as the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, the big hit game is started after the special figure interval time has elapsed.

(About big hit games)
In the big hit game, the main control CPU 60a measures an opening time from the start timing of the big hit game, outputs a big hit start command to the effect control CPU 65a at the start timing of the big hit game, and performs the first time after the opening time elapses. Start a round game. At the start timing of the first round game, the main control CPU 60a starts (exciting) the drive control of the special winning solenoid SL2 to open the special opening / closing member 33b, and sets the special power release time, which is the maximum continuation time of the round game. The measurement is started, and an opening command corresponding to the first round game is output to the effect control CPU 65a. When the end condition of the first round game is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a ends the drive control of the special winning solenoid SL2 (demagnetizes), closes the special opening / closing member 33b, and ends the measurement of the special electric power opening time. At the same time, a closing command corresponding to the first round game is output to effect control CPU 65a. At the end timing of the first round game, the main control CPU 60a starts measuring the round interval time. Next, the main control CPU 60a starts the second round game after the elapse of the round interval time. From the start of the second round game to the end of the last round game, the main control CPU 60a performs the same control as that of the first round game. Then, the main control CPU 60a starts measuring the ending time at the end timing of the last round game, outputs a big hit end command to the effect control CPU 65a after the ending time has elapsed, and ends the big hit game. In the big hit game, the production control CPU 65a inputs a big hit start command output from the main control CPU 60a to the production control CPU 65a, an open command corresponding to each round game, a close command corresponding to each round game, and a big hit end command. The effect contents to be executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the like as effect means are appropriately switched based on the information.

(When a full error occurs)
The pachinko balls dispensed by the ball dispensing device 12B are stored in the ball trays 14, 15. If the amount of stored pachinko balls in the ball trays 14, 15 becomes excessive (full), the pachinko balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball trays 14, 15 are ball passages upstream of the lower ball tray 15 (the lower plate communication passages 72 and It is stored in the upper plate communication passage 71). When the payout is continued, the pachinko balls stored in the first ball passage reach the ball payout device 12B, which may cause a failure of the ball payout device 12B. Here, the payout control CPU 61a determines the occurrence of the full error by determining that the state in which the detection signal is input from the full detection sensor SE9 provided so as to face the upper plate communication passage 71 has continued for 1000 ms. Then, the driving of the ball payout device 12B is stopped. Thus, it is possible to prevent the ball dispensing device 12B from malfunctioning due to an increase in the amount of stored pachinko balls. Further, the payout control CPU 61a determines that the full error has been eliminated by determining that the state where the detection signal is not input from the full detection sensor SE9 has continued for 200 ms after determining the occurrence of the full error. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not externally output information through the external information output terminal board 63 when a full error occurs. The payout control CPU 61a inputs a full error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a via the main control CPU 60a in response to determining that the full error has occurred, and in response to determining that the full error has been resolved, The cancellation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a via the main control CPU 60a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the execution of the full error notification by the notifying means 17 and 18 in response to the input of the full error designation command, and terminates the execution of the full error notification in response to the input of the full error clearing command. To do. The content of the specific error notification in the symbol display device 17 includes, in a small display area as compared with the entire size of the display unit 17a, so as not to overlap with the decorative image stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect. Display the countermeasure display ("Remove the ball") that indicates how to cope with the error.

(About front frame opening error)
The pachinko machine 10 can be a target of fraudulent acts of intruding a fraudulent tool into the game area 20a from outside the machine. Here, the payout control CPU 61a determines that the state in which the detection signal is input from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 provided at the upper right end (opening end) of the middle frame 12 has continued for 1000 ms. It is determined whether a front frame opening error has occurred. Thereby, it is possible to identify a state where unauthorized access to the game area 20a is easy. When it is determined that a front frame opening error has occurred, the payout control CPU 61a stops driving the ball payout device 12B. Then, the payout control CPU 61a externally outputs the first information signal indicating the occurrence of the front frame opening error from the output terminal 1 of the external information output terminal board 63 for a period of about 56 ms. Note that, after determining the occurrence of the full error, the payout control CPU 61a determines that the state in which the detection signal is not input from the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 has continued for 200 ms, thereby eliminating the front frame opening error. Is determined. The payout control CPU 61a inputs the front frame opening error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a via the main control CPU 60a in response to determining that the front frame opening error has occurred, and determines that the front frame opening error has been resolved. In response to this, a front frame opening error elimination command is input to the effect control CPU 65a via the main control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the execution of the front frame opening error notification by the notifying unit 18 in response to the input of the front frame opening error designation command, and also starts the front frame opening error in response to the input of the front frame opening error clearing command. The error notification is terminated.

(When a special prize winning error occurs and a general winning prize error occurs)
The special prize section 33 (second start prize section 32) provided in the game area 20a may be, for example, a special prize solenoid SL2 (start prize solenoid SL1) in a state where the drive is not controlled (demagnetized state). If the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing member 33b (starting opening / closing member 32b) breaks down and the special opening / closing member 33b (starting opening / closing member 32b) cannot be closed, or a fraudster intrudes a fraudulent tool into the game area 20a. When the special opening / closing member 33b (start opening / closing member 32b) is forcibly opened, the special winning opening 33a (second starting winning opening 32a) is opened, a pachinko ball wins, and a prize ball can be paid out. Here, in the error determination process (step S301), the main control CPU 60a gives the next big hit game from the timing of ending the last round game of the big hit game in the special power winning error determination. In the determination of the general winning a prize error, the special prize detection sensor SE3 (second period) is determined during the period from the timing of the end of the game of the general figure to the start of the next game of the general figure. If it is determined that the input of the detection signal from the start winning detection sensor SE2) has occurred twice or more, a special power winning error (the occurrence of a normal power winning error) occurs each time the input of the second or subsequent detection signal is determined. ) Is determined. Then, every time the occurrence of the special power winning error (the occurrence of the normal power winning error) is determined, the main control CPU 60a executes the special power winning error specifying command (the normal power winning error specifying command) in the command input / output processing (step S109). It outputs to payout control CPU61a and effect control CPU65a. In response to this, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of a special power winning error (occurrence of a general power winning error) in response to the input of the special power winning error specifying command (general power winning error specifying command). The external output is performed from the output terminal 9 of the output terminal board 63 for a period of about 56 ms. As a result, error information indicating that a special telephone prize error (general telephone prize error) has occurred is transmitted to the hall computer outside the device. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the ball payout device 12B even if the special power winning error designation command (general power winning error designation command) is input.

  The effect control CPU 65a determines that the special winning solenoid SL2 (starting winning solenoid SL1) is in a demagnetized state for a predetermined period of time from the input timing of a predetermined special power winning error designation command (predetermined ordinary power winning error specifying command) for 30,000 ms. Executes the special power prize error notification (public power prize error notification) in the notification means 17, 18, and 19 at the timing when a new special power prize error specifying command (new general power prize error specifying command) is input before elapses. Let it start. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute special power winning error notification (general power winning error notification). Here, the content of the specific error notification in the symbol display device 17 does not overlap with the decoration diagram stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect in a display area smaller than the entire size of the display unit 17a. Thus, the type display (the character of “special power winning error (general power winning error)”) indicating the type of error is displayed. If no new special power winning error designation command (new general power winning error specifying command) is input during a period from the start of the winning error notification until 30,000 ms elapses, the effect control CPU 65a has passed the 30,000 ms. At this point, the prize error notification by each of the notification means 17, 18, and 19 is terminated. On the other hand, if a new special power winning error specifying command (new general power winning error specifying command) is input during the error notification period, an error due to the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 will occur at the time when 30,000 ms has elapsed from the start of the notification. While notifying only the notification, error notification by the symbol display device 17 is not ended until the power is turned off.

(About main board error)
The special figure hit determination as to whether or not to give the big hit game (special figure hit game) is performed based on the value of the special figure hit determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 60d of the main control board 60. In addition, the determination of whether or not to grant the general figure hit play is performed based on the value of the general figure hit determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 60d of the main control board 60. For this reason, if the random number confirmation signal is not normally input from the random number generation circuit 60d to the main control CPU 60a, the random number value is not obtained when the start condition is satisfied even if the player performs the angle game, and the game is not executed. There is a risk of being wasted. Here, in the error determination process (step S301), the main control CPU 60a determines that the input of the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d to the main control CPU 60a is not normal, thereby determining the occurrence of the main board error. I do. In this case, in the command input / output processing (step S109), the main control CPU 60a outputs the main board error designation command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, in response to the input of the main board error designation command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of the main board error from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 for a period of about 56 ms. Output to external. Thereby, error information that a main board error has occurred is transmitted to the hall computer outside the machine. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the ball payout device 12B even if the main board error designation command is input. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification means to execute the radio wave detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the main board error designation command. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the main board error notification to be executed until the power is turned off. The specific error notification content of the symbol display device 17 includes a type indicating the type of error in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (that is, a symbol variation effect is not displayed, full screen error display). Display ("Main board error" character) and countermeasure display ("Please call a clerk" character) indicating how to deal with the main board error.

(When an error occurs in the radio wave detection sensor)
The start winning parts 31 and 32 provided in the game area 20a are provided with start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 for detecting pachinko balls that have won the start winning holes 31a and 32a, and the wrongdoer uses a radio wave output device. For example, by radiating radio waves to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, a pseudo detection state is generated by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, a prize ball can be paid out, and a special figure hit determination is performed to make a big hit. Games may be awarded. Here, in the error determination process (step S301), the main control CPU 60a inputs a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 capable of detecting radio waves around the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 ten times in 5000 ms. It is determined that a radio wave detection sensor error has occurred. In this case, in the command input / output processing (step S109), the main control CPU 60a outputs a radio wave detection sensor error designation command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, in response to the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of the radio wave detection sensor error from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 for a period of about 56 ms. Outputs over the whole area. Thereby, error information indicating that a radio wave detection sensor error has occurred is transmitted to the hall computer outside the device. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the ball payout device 12B even if the radio wave detection sensor error designation command is input. In addition, in response to the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification means to execute the radio wave detection sensor error notification. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the radio wave detection sensor error notification to be executed until the power is turned off. The specific error notification content of the symbol display device 17 includes a type indicating the type of error in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (that is, a symbol variation effect is not displayed, full screen error display). The display (the character of "radio wave detection sensor error") and the display for dealing with the radio wave detection sensor error (the character of "Please call the staff") are displayed.

(About vibration detection sensor error)
The sorting unit 25 provided in the game area 20a includes a sorting unit 27, 28, 29 for sorting a pachinko ball having entered the inlet 26a to the first starting winning port 31a and the outside of the machine, and a first sorting unit 27. A stage 26 is provided as timing adjustment means for preventing the timing at which the pachinko ball arrives. The stage 26 and the distribution units 27 and 28 are provided when a fraudster intentionally hits the outer surface of the pachinko machine. , 29, the behavior of the pachinko ball may change, and the frequency of distribution to the first starting winning opening 31a may be illegally increased. Here, in the error determination process (step S301), the main control CPU 60a determines that a detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8 has been continuously input for 200 ms, thereby determining occurrence of a vibration detection sensor error. . In this case, in the command input / output processing (step S109), the main control CPU 60a outputs a vibration detection sensor error designation command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a. On the other hand, in response to the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth information signal indicating the occurrence of the vibration detection sensor error from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 for a period of about 56 ms. Outputs over the whole area. Thereby, error information indicating that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred is transmitted to the hall computer outside the machine. Note that the payout control CPU 61a does not stop the drive control of the ball payout device 12B even if the vibration detection sensor error designation command is input. In addition, in response to the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as the notification means to execute the vibration detection sensor error notification. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the vibration detection sensor error notification to be executed until the power is turned off. The specific error notification content of the symbol display device 17 includes a type indicating the type of error in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (that is, a symbol variation effect is not displayed, full screen error display). A display (“Vibration detection sensor error”) and a countermeasure display (“Please call a clerk”) indicating how to deal with the vibration detection sensor error are displayed.

(When a magnetic detection sensor error occurs)
The sorting unit 25 provided in the game area 20a includes a sorting unit 27, 28, 29 for sorting a pachinko ball having entered the inlet 26a to the first starting winning port 31a and the outside of the machine, and a first sorting unit 27. A stage 26 as timing adjustment means for preventing the timing at which the pachinko ball arrives from becoming constant, and the pachinko ball is distributed to the first distribution unit 27 by magnetism generated by a magnet generator by a fraudster. By adjusting the timing at which the pachinko balls are moved on the stage 26, the frequency at which the pachinko balls guided to the first distribution unit 27 are distributed to the special route 27b may be improperly increased. . Here, in the error determination process (step S301), the main control CPU 60a outputs a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6 capable of detecting magnetism in a range including the vicinity of the exit toward the first distribution unit 27 of the stage 26 for 300 ms. It is determined that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred by determining that the input has been performed continuously during.

  When it is determined that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a stops the execution of the control process related to the game (game stop) in the game information setting / game stop process (step S110). More specifically, in response to prohibiting the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) (step S205), the execution of the measurement of various game times in the timekeeping process (step S302) is stopped, so that The figure change display (symbol change effect) and the jackpot game (round game) cannot be advanced. In addition, by stopping the determination of whether or not each of the various incoming ball detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5 is in the detection state in the detection determination process (step S303), an opportunity to pay out a new prize ball can be obtained. It is assumed that a new hit judgment (special figure hit judgment, ordinary figure hit judgment) cannot be triggered. Further, a state in which each value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure variation pattern distribution random number, the general figure determination random number, and the general figure variation pattern distribution random number in the software random number update processing (step S304) is not updated. I do. Furthermore, by stopping execution of the setting process of each value of the probable change flag, the variable length flag, and the big hit flag in the game state switching process (step S305), the game state cannot be shifted.

  In addition, in response to prohibiting the timer interrupt processing, the main control CPU 60a executes the acquisition of various random numbers triggered by winning in the start winning ports 31a and 32a in the special figure input processing (step S306). Stopping and stopping the execution of the special figure hit determination, the special figure determination, and the special figure change pattern in the special figure start process (step S307), a new special figure change display (symbol change effect) and a big hit A state in which the provision of the game cannot occur. Furthermore, the execution of the update processing of the display content of the game information display device 50 (the first special figure display unit 50A, the second special figure display unit 50B, and the general figure display unit 50C) in the display control process (step S308) is stopped. Then, the state where the fluctuation display and the stop display of the special figure and the ordinary figure on the game information display 50 are not updated is set.

  In addition, in response to prohibiting the timer interrupt process, the main control CPU 60a stops the execution of the drive control of the start winning solenoid SL1 in the normal driving per game in the first drive process (step S309). The second start winning port 32a is in a state where it cannot change from one of the open state and the closed state to the other. Further, by stopping the drive control of the special prize solenoid SL2 in the big hit game in the second drive process (step S310), the special prize opening 33a can be changed from one of the open state and the closed state to the other. I do. Furthermore, by stopping the drive control of the distribution motor MT2 in the third driving process (step S311), the operations of the rotation distributing bodies 27a and 29a that should perform a constant rotation operation are stopped.

  Further, when it is determined that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a stops the execution of the control processing relating to the error determination in the game information setting / game stop processing (step S110). More specifically, in response to prohibiting the timer interrupt processing, the detection state of the various error detection sensors SE2, SE3, SE6, SE7, and SE8 in the detection determination processing (step S303 in FIG. 7) is determined. By stopping the execution of the determination as to whether any error has occurred in the error determination process (step S301 in FIG. 7), the occurrence of the error can be identified even if a new error has occurred. In a state that cannot be performed.

  When determining that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a magnetic detection sensor error designation command to the payout control CPU 61a and the production control CPU 65a in a command input / output process (step S109). On the other hand, in response to the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth information signal (game stop information signal) indicating the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error to the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63. And output continuously until the power is turned off. Thereby, in addition to the error information that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the error information that the game stop processing has been executed and the execution of the control processing relating to the game has been stopped (the game has been stopped) is output to the external hall computer. Is transmitted to

  Here, even if the payout control CPU 61a inputs the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the drive control of the ball payout device 12B is not stopped. The main control CPU 60a does not stop the execution of the command input process (step S109) and does not restrict the output of the winning ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a. However, the main control CPU 60a stops the execution of the detection determination process (step S303) as the control process related to the game in the game information setting / game stop process (step S110). Accordingly, when the pachinko ball has won (entered) the ball entrance 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a at a timing before the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, the occurrence of the error is determined. Even later, the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a is input to the payout control CPU 61a, and the prize ball (that is, the unpaid ball at the time of occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error) is paid out. On the other hand, when the pachinko ball wins (enters the ball) in the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a at a timing after the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, the entrance detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3. Since the detection signal input from the SE 5 to the main control CPU 60a is not confirmed in the detection determination processing, the payout of the prize ball by the winning after the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error is not executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a causes the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification means to execute the magnetic detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a causes the magnetic detection sensor error notification to be executed until the power is turned off in the same manner as during the game stop. The specific error notification content of the symbol display device 17 includes a type indicating the type of error in a state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (that is, a symbol variation effect is not displayed, full screen error display). Indication (character of `` magnetic detection sensor error ''), display for coping with magnetic detection sensor error (character of `` Please call a clerk ''), and display for game stop indicating that the game was stopped ( "Game stopped" is displayed.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the magnetic detection sensor (state detecting means) SE6 for detecting a magnetic generation state (predetermined state) is electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU (control processing execution). Means, abnormality determination means) 61a is a timer processing, a detection determination processing, a software random number update processing, a game state switching processing, a special figure input processing, a special figure start processing, a display control processing, The third drive process is executed, and it is determined whether a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred based on the detection of the magnetic detection sensor SE6. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to stop the execution of the control processing relating to the game (stop the game) when it determines that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred based on the detection of the magnetic detection sensor SE6. In other words, by stopping the control processing necessary to perform the game in a normal state, a state in which a privilege (big hit game or the like) cannot be illegally obtained as a result of the game based on the misconduct using the magnetic generating device. can do. Here, the main control CPU 60a stops the execution of the detection determination processing, the special figure input processing, the special figure start processing, and the like as the control processing based on the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1, SE2. Content determination can be stopped. Further, the main control CPU 60a stops the progress of the special figure change display (symbol change effect), the big hit game, and the like in response to stopping the execution of the timing process (with the stop of the measurement of the game time). For this reason, after the main control CPU 60a determines the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, it is possible to prevent disadvantages that may occur on the game store side due to an illegal act using the magnetic generation device. Note that at least one of execution of control processing (detection determination processing, special figure input processing, special figure start processing, and the like) based on detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, and execution of timekeeping processing are performed. By stopping, it is possible to reliably prevent disadvantages on the game store side due to wrongdoing. Then, by stopping the control processing relating to the game until the power is turned off, it is possible to reliably prevent the illegal action while the pachinko machine 10 is operating.

  In addition, when the execution of the timekeeping process by the main control CPU 60a is stopped, the pachinko machine 10 stores the game time measured at the time when the execution is stopped in the main control RAM 60c as storage means, and the game time is stored in the main control CPU 60a. When the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 has been cut off in the state stored in the RAM 60c, the main control of measuring the game time in the timekeeping process based on the game time stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. The CPU 60a can resume. That is, the game whose progress has been stopped in response to the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 can be restarted after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is restarted. The player who has not committed the wrongdoing does not feel distrust of the measures taken by the game store due to the above.

  Here, when the main control CPU (stopping unit) 60a stops the execution of the control processing related to the game, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment stops the execution of the detection determination processing by the main control CPU 60a, while the main control CPU 60a Does not stop the execution of the command input / output processing, and does not stop the execution of the drive control of the ball payout device 12B by the payout control CPU 61a. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has the entrance ports 31a, 32a, 33a, 33a, 32a, 33a, which are generated before the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) 60a determines that the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred. If the payout of the pachinko ball (prize ball) triggered by the predetermined prize (prize ball) to 34a has not been executed at the time of the determination (if there is an unpaid ball), the main control CPU (timing control means) Even if the measurement of the game time by 60a is stopped, the payout of the unpaid ball (prize ball) triggered by the predetermined prize (ball entry) is executed, while the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) Payout of pachinko balls triggered by winning (entering) at the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a that occur after the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) is determined to have occurred by 60a is prevented from being executed. Is configured. That is, when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the progress of the game is stopped along with the stop of the execution of the measurement of the game time, and the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error is determined (the measurement of the game time is stopped). It is possible not to pay out the prize balls for the prize (entering the ball) generated after the stop). Therefore, when the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) 60a determines that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) 60a responds to a winning (ball entry) to the subsequent entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a. By restricting the payout of pachinko balls (prize balls), it is possible to reliably stop the operation by a fraudster. As a result, it is possible to prevent disadvantages from occurring in the game store after the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error is determined. On the other hand, a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls are surely paid out when a prize (entering) occurs before the time when the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error is determined (the time of the measurement of the game time is stopped). And prevent disadvantages to the player.

  When the main control CPU (abnormality determining unit) 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment And the execution of the second drive processing and the execution of the detection determination processing are stopped, while the main control CPU (payout information output means) 60a executes command input / output processing (output of a prize ball payout command command) and payout control. The drive control of the ball payout device 12B by the CPU (payout control means) 61a is executed irrespective of whether a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to drive and control a plurality of types of driving means, but when the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the driving control of all the driving means is executed collectively. Instead of stopping, the drive control of the ball payout device 12B is not stopped. In this case, the execution of the command input processing by the main control CPU 60a is not stopped. On the other hand, the execution of the detection determination process by the main control CPU 60a is stopped. By doing so, a prize (winning) to the entrances 31a, 32a, 33a, and 34a that occur after the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred. Payout of the pachinko ball by the ball) and the payout of the unpaid ball existing at the time when the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) 60a determines that the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred. Is configured to be executed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment occurs after the time when the main control CPU 60a determines that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred without changing the command input / output processing by the main control CPU 60a or the control content by the payout control CPU 61a. The payout of pachinko balls (prize balls) for winning (prize balls) can be stopped.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the result of the detection determination processing by the payout control CPU (another detection determination means) 61a (detection of the full state detection sensor SE9 and the front frame opening detection sensor SE10 as another state detection means). When the payout control CPU (another abnormality determination means) 61a determines occurrence of a full error (abnormality) or a front frame opening error (abnormality) according to the ball payout by the payout control CPU (payout control means) 61a. While the execution of the drive control of the device (ball dispensing means) 12B is stopped, a full error (abnormal) or a front frame opening error (abnormal) has occurred in the detection determination processing by the main control CPU (detection determining means) 60a. It is executed regardless of whether it is determined. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment determines whether or not a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred and whether a full error (abnormality) or a front frame opening error (abnormality) has occurred by the main control CPU 60a. Whether to stop the execution of the process and whether to stop the execution of the drive control of the ball payout device (ball payout means) 12B can be made different.

  Further, a second start winning detection for detecting a win (second state) of the pachinko ball into the second start winning opening 32a during a period in which the second start winning opening (variable winning opening) 32a is closed. A sensor (incident ball detecting means) SE2 is provided, and a main control CPU (the second CPU) performs a process of determining whether or not an ordinary power winning error (second abnormality) has occurred based on the detection of the second start winning detecting sensor SE2. The main control CPU (control unit) performs control processing (detection determination processing, special figure input processing, special figure start processing, etc.) related to the game based on the determination by the second start winning detection sensor SE2. (Process execution means) 60a. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a full detection sensor SE9 and a front frame opening detection sensor SE10, and based on the detection of the full detection sensor SE9 and the front frame opening detection sensor SE10, a full error (third abnormality) and a previous error are detected. The payout control CPU (third abnormality determination unit) 61a executes a process of determining whether or not a frame opening error (third abnormality) has occurred. When the main control CPU (first abnormality determination unit) 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error (first abnormality) has occurred, the main control CPU (second abnormality determination unit) 60a determines While the execution of the processing for determining whether an error (second abnormality) has occurred and the execution of the control processing relating to the game are stopped, the payout control CPU (third abnormality determination means) 61a causes a full error (abnormal) or a front frame release. It is configured to continue the process of determining whether an error (abnormality) has occurred. That is, when it is determined that a general winning award error (second abnormality) has occurred, control processing (detection determination processing, special figure input processing, and special figure input processing) performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 32a. Execution of the special figure start process, etc.) can be stopped, so that if a pachinko ball is illegally made to enter the second starting winning opening 32a, the damage caused by the illegal act is increased. Can be prevented. On the other hand, the execution of the processing of determining whether a full error (third abnormality) or a front frame opening error (third abnormality) has occurred by the payout control CPU 61a is continued, and the magnetic detection sensor error (first abnormality) ), The occurrence of a full error (third abnormality) and a front frame opening error (third abnormality) can be grasped. That is, in the state where the magnetic detection sensor error (the first abnormality) has occurred, it is possible to determine whether or not the full error (the third abnormality) has occurred. Even if the execution of the determination of whether the pachinko balls have been stopped is stopped, it is possible to grasp the occurrence of a full error (third abnormality) in which the amount of stored pachinko balls in the ball trays 14 and 15 becomes excessive. In addition, in the state where the magnetic detection sensor error (first abnormality) has occurred, it is possible to determine whether or not the front frame opening error (third abnormality) has occurred. Even if the execution of the determination as to whether or not the error has occurred is stopped, the occurrence of a front frame opening error (third abnormality) in which the front frame 13 is not at the closed position can be grasped.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the payout control CPU (external output means) 61a generates, as an information signal relating to the game, a second information signal indicating the payout of a prize ball and occurrence of a prize to the start winning prize ports 31a, 32a. , A fifth information signal indicating the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening 333a, a sixth information signal indicating a period in which a jackpot game is awarded, a jackpot game and a probable change state. To the hall computer outside the machine via the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63, the seventh information signal indicating the period in which the game is given, and the eighth information signal indicating the period in which the big hit game and the short state are given. The payout control CPU (external output means) 61a is controlled by the main control CPU (stop means) 60a. A ninth information signal (game stop information signal) indicating that execution of the number update processing, the game state switching processing, the special figure input processing, the special figure start processing, the display control processing, and the first to third drive processing has been stopped. Is output. Accordingly, the fact that the control processing relating to the game has been stopped in the pachinko machine 10 can be easily grasped by the hall computer outside the machine in response to the input of the ninth information signal.

  Here, when the main control CPU (stopping unit) 60a stops the execution of the control process relating to the game, the payout control CPU (external output unit) 61a outputs a ninth information signal indicating that the control process has been stopped. It is configured to output the (game stop information signal) until the power is turned off (until a predetermined output termination condition is satisfied). When the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, the main control CPU (control processing executing means) 60a controls the game related to the game. The processing is stopped until the power is turned off. Thus, when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to prevent a game shop from being disadvantaged due to an illegal act using the magnetic generation device. In addition, the external output means outputs the game stop information signal until the power is turned off (until a predetermined output termination condition is satisfied), so that in the hall computer outside the machine, the pachinko machine 10 stops the control process related to the game. Can be grasped corresponding to the input period of the ninth information signal (game stop information signal).

  Further, the payout control CPU (external output means) 61a is a main board error as another error (another abnormality) that the main control CPU (stop means) 60a does not stop the execution of the control processing relating to the game, a radio wave detection sensor error, When the main control CPU (second abnormality determination means) 60a determines that a vibration detection sensor error, a special power winning error, or a normal power winning error has occurred, a ninth information signal indicating that another error has occurred, Output through the output terminal 9 which is the same output terminal as when the execution of the control processing relating to the game is stopped, and when a time (about 56 ms) determined corresponding to the special power winning error or the normal power winning error elapses. , The output of the ninth information signal is stopped. That is, a ninth information signal (game stop information signal) indicating that the control processing related to the game has been stopped due to the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error, and a ninth information signal indicating that an error has occurred in which the control processing related to the game has not been stopped. Can be output from the same output terminal 9 of the external output means to the outside of the device in an identifiable manner.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control CPU (display control means) 65a, when the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, triggers the main control CPU (display control means) 65a. (Control processing execution means) When the execution of the control processing relating to the game by the 60a is stopped, an error display (full screen error display) is performed in a form in which the decorative figure (symbol) becomes invisible on the display unit 17a, and The error display is configured to be continued until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. As described above, the error display displayed on the display unit 17a as the magnetic detection sensor error notification makes the display of the decoration diagram on the display unit 17a invisible. That is, since the error notification of the magnetic detection sensor error can be performed in a conspicuous manner on the display unit 17a, the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error can be reliably notified. In addition, by continuing the magnetic detection sensor error notification until the power is cut off when the control process related to the game is stopped, it is possible to identify that the control process related to the game is stopped according to the execution period of the error notification. It can be.

  In addition, in the display section 17a of the symbol display device 17 as a notification means for notifying the magnetic detection sensor error in accordance with the determination of the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error by the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) 60a, "the game has been stopped. Character display, it is possible to identify that the progress of the game has been stopped (the execution of the timing process as the control process relating to the game has been stopped), while the game whose progress has been stopped can be restarted from the stop point It is configured to perform a magnetic detection sensor error notification in a form in which it cannot be identified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by complicating the content displayed on the symbol display device 17 as the magnetic detection sensor error notification (increasing the amount of information).

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the display of the control processing related to the game is stopped (specifically, the character of “game stopped” is displayed) in a manner that can be identified. When performing the detection sensor error notification (first error notification) and the special power winning error notification (second error notification) or the normal power winning error notification (second error notification), the type of error is displayed. By doing so, the occurrence of the special power winning error notification (second error notification) or the general power winning error notification (second error notification) is performed in an identifiable manner. Accordingly, when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs in the pachinko machine 10, by stopping the execution of the control processing relating to the game, it is possible to prevent an illegal act using the magnetic generation device after the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error is determined. Accordingly, disadvantages that can occur on the game store side can be reliably prevented. In addition, when a magnetic detection sensor error occurs, the magnetic detection sensor error is notified in a manner that can identify that the control processing relating to the game has been stopped, so that the player is notified that the control processing has been stopped. It can be surely grasped. On the other hand, by notifying the occurrence of the winning error by the special power winning error notification or the normal power winning error notification, the player can be made aware that the control process related to the game is not stopped. In addition, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the character "magnetic detection sensor error" is displayed, and the magnetic detection sensor error is notified in a manner that can identify that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred, so that the magnetic detection sensor error is notified. When the sensor error notification is performed, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the magnetic detection sensor error that has triggered the stop of the control processing relating to the game.

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified as follows.
(1) In the embodiment, when the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) determines that a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred, the execution of the control processing relating to the game is stopped. When the main control CPU (abnormality determination means) determines that an error (predetermined abnormality) such as a board error, a radio wave detection sensor error, or a vibration detection sensor error has occurred, the control processing relating to the game is stopped. May be.
Further, as other errors (predetermined abnormalities), electric components (for example, various detection sensors shown in the embodiment, a distribution motor, a game information display, etc.) connected to the main control board (main control CPU) by wiring. The main control CPU (abnormality determination means) may determine whether or not an abnormal connection state (a connection state of the wiring is abnormal, a disconnection error) has occurred. That is, by stopping the execution of the control processing relating to the game in response to the occurrence of the disconnection error, it is possible to prevent the occurrence or expansion of disadvantages on the player side such that the game during the error is wasted by the player. can do.
In addition, as another error (predetermined abnormality), a state where input / output of a command (control signal) between the main control board (main control CPU) and another control board (other control CPU) is not normal (communication error). ) May be configured to be determined by the main control CPU (abnormality determination means). In other words, by stopping the execution of the control processing relating to the game in response to the occurrence of the communication error, it is possible to prevent the occurrence or expansion of disadvantages on the player side such that the game during the error is wasted by the player. can do.
(2) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, a timekeeping process, a detection determination process, a software random number update process, a game state switching process, a special figure input process, and the like as game control processes. Although the execution of each of the special figure start process, the display control process, and the first to third drive processes is stopped, at least one of these processes may not be stopped.
For example, in the embodiment, the main control CPU (control processing executing means) is configured to execute a third driving process for driving and controlling the distribution rotator performing a constant operation regardless of the game state, and the magnetic detection sensor Although the third drive processing is stopped when an error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the third drive processing is not stopped when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs. May be.
When a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the command input / output processing as control processing relating to the game is stopped, and the drive control processing of the ball payout device (ball payout means) by the payout control CPU is stopped. It is also possible to stop the display control process of the prize ball remaining number display by the payout control CPU or to stop the drive control process of the ball launching device (ball launching unit) by the launch control CPU.
In addition, by configuring the special figure hit judgment random number and the general figure hit judgment random number with a software random number, the execution of the software random number update process is stopped, and the special figure hit judgment random number and the general figure hit judgment random number are stopped. The updating of the value may be stopped.
(3) In the embodiment, the timekeeping process, the detection determination process, the software random number update process, the game state switching process, the special figure input process, the special figure start process, the display control process, and the first to third control processes as the game control process are described. The drive process is executed in a timer interrupt process that periodically interrupts the main process by the main control CPU, and when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the timer interrupt process is performed. By prohibiting, execution of each control process related to the game was configured to be stopped at the same time, but timekeeping process, detection determination process, software random number update process, game state switching process, special figure input process, special figure start process, At least one of the display control process and the first to third drive processes is performed in the main process, and the execution of the control process performed in the main process causes a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) to occur. You may make it stop on the occasion of having produced.
(4) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the execution of the timekeeping process is stopped to stop the measurement of the game time, and the game time at the time of the stop is stored in the main control RAM (memory). The main control RAM (storage means) is configured to restart the progress of the game based on the game time stored when the power supply is restarted after the power is turned off. When an error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the game time for which the measurement has been stopped may not be stored in the main control RAM (storage means) (the progress of the game may not be restarted after the power is turned off).
(5) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the main board error, magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality), radio wave detection sensor error, vibration Although the execution of the determination as to whether each of the detection sensor error, the special power winning error, and the ordinary power winning error has occurred has been stopped, at least one of these error determinations may not be stopped.
Further, when the determination of the disconnection error or the communication error is performed, the determination of the disconnection error or the communication error may be stopped when a magnetic detection sensor error (a predetermined abnormality) occurs. , It may be configured not to stop.
(6) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, execution of the payout control CPU is stopped for determining whether a full error has occurred and for determining whether a front frame opening error has occurred. Although the configuration is made not to perform the determination, the determination regarding at least one of the full error and the front frame opening error may be stopped when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs. Note that the full error and the front frame opening error may be determined as an error in a control process (for example, an error determination process) executed by the main control CPU. In this case, the full detection sensor and the front frame opening detection sensor may be electrically connected to the main control board (main control CPU).
(7) In the embodiment, the error notification is executed by using at least one of the symbol display device, the speaker, and the frame lamp as the notification means. However, the error notification is performed by using the game board lamp or the movable body as the notification means. It may be executed. Note that the relationship between the type of error and the type of notification means is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment.
(8) In the embodiment, each error notification of the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the main board error notification, the radio wave detection sensor error notification, and the vibration detection sensor error notification is continued until the power is turned off. On the other hand, for at least one of the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the main board error notification, the radio wave detection sensor error notification, and the vibration detection sensor error notification, a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined time has elapsed). The notification may be terminated when the condition is satisfied or when a predetermined operation such as pressing of a notification end button is performed).
For example, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the main control CPU stops the execution of the control processing relating to the game until the power is turned off, while the symbol display device as the notification unit notifies the magnetic detection sensor error notification, Let the speaker and the frame lamp run. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed (when the notification termination condition is satisfied), an initial image set in the pachinko machine is displayed on the symbol display device, and error notification on the symbol display device is terminated, and the speaker is stopped. Is set to a silent state, and the error notification by the speaker is ended, and the frame lamp is completely turned off to end the error notification by the frame lamp.
(9) In the embodiment, when the main control CPU (abnormality determining means) determines that a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) has occurred, the execution of the control processing relating to the game is stopped until the power is turned off. However, with the establishment of a predetermined game stop end condition (for example, the condition is satisfied that a predetermined time has elapsed, or that a predetermined operation such as pressing a game stop release button has been performed), The execution of the control process may be restarted. In this case, it is preferable that the error notification be terminated when the execution of the control process is restarted.
(10) In the embodiment, each of the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the main board error notification, the radio wave detection sensor error notification, and the vibration detection sensor error notification is notified by turning off the power of the symbol display device, the speaker, and the frame lamp. Each was configured to continue. On the other hand, at least one of the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the main board error notification, the radio wave detection sensor error notification, and the vibration detection sensor error notification continues to be notified by at least one effect unit until the power is turned off. The notification by the other effect means is accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined notification end condition (for example, the condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined operation such as pressing a notification end button is performed). May be terminated.
For example, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the main control CPU stops the execution of the control processing relating to the game until the power is turned off, while the symbol display device as the notification unit notifies the magnetic detection sensor error notification, Let the speaker and the frame lamp run. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed (when the notification end condition is satisfied), the error notification by the speaker is ended by setting the speaker to a silent state, and the error notification by the frame lamp is set by turning off the frame lamp completely. On the other hand, the error notification on the symbol display device is continued until the power is turned off.
(11) In the embodiment, a prize error designation command is sent from the main control CPU to the production control CPU during a period from when the prize error notification (special power prize error notification, general power prize error error notification) is started until a predetermined time elapses. Is not input, the prize error notification by the symbol display device, the speaker, and the frame lamp as the notification means is terminated at the time when the predetermined time has elapsed, while the prize error is generated during the period from the start of the notification until the predetermined time elapses. When the designated command is input, only the prize error notification by the speaker and the frame lamp is terminated, and the prize error notification by the symbol display device is not terminated until the power is turned off. On the other hand, when a winning error designation command is input during a period from the start of the notification until a predetermined time has elapsed, only the winning error notification by the symbol display device is terminated, and at least one of the speaker and the frame lamp is used. The winning error notification may not be terminated until the power is turned off. Further, the configuration may be such that the winning error notification by the symbol display device, the speaker and the frame lamp as the notification means is always continued until the power is turned off.
(12) In the embodiment, each time the main control CPU outputs a winning error designation command in response to determining that a winning error (special power winning error, ordinary power winning error) has occurred, a payout control CPU (external output Means) outputs the ninth information signal relating to security from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board, while the production control CPU notifies the winning error notification (special power winning error notification, general power winning error notification) for the first time. It is configured not to start when the winning error designation command is input. That is, in the embodiment, when a prize error (special power prize error, ordinary power prize error) occurs, the prize error notification is started later than the timing at which the information signal is output from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board. (Or, even if the information signal is output from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board, the prize error notification is not started). On the other hand, when a winning error (special winning error, ordinary winning error) occurs, the conditions under which the information signal is output from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board and the conditions under which the winning error notification is started are set. They may be the same.
(13) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the execution of the display control process for controlling the display of the game information display is stopped, and the game information display is not displayed. However, the display mode of the game information display device at the time when the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs may be maintained.
(14) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the first driving process for driving and controlling the start winning solenoid and the second driving process for driving and controlling the special winning solenoid are performed. Although the execution of the driving process is stopped, the start winning solenoid and the special winning solenoid are configured to be in the demagnetized state. However, the execution of the detection determining process for determining the detection state by the second start winning detection sensor and the special winning detection sensor is stopped. If so, these solenoids may maintain the state (excited state or demagnetized state) at the time when the magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs.
(15) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, the payout of the prize ball triggered by the ball entering the entrance opening that occurred before the occurrence of the error occurs after the occurrence of the error. Is executed (the unpaid ball is paid out), but the payout of the unpaid ball existing at the time of occurrence of the error may be invalidated.
(16) In the embodiment, the external information output terminal board is electrically connected to the payout control CPU, and the payout control CPU outputs an information signal to the outside of the machine via the terminal (output terminal) of the external information output terminal board. The external information output terminal board is electrically connected to the main control CPU, and the main control CPU outputs an information signal to the outside of the machine via the terminal (output terminal) of the external information output terminal board. It may be configured as follows.
(17) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, an information signal (game stop information signal) indicating that the execution of the control processing relating to the game has been stopped is output to the outside of the machine. It was configured to do. Here, in the embodiment, an information signal when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs and an information signal when another error occurs are output from the same output terminal in different modes. However, they may be output as information signals in the same manner. Further, the signals may be output from different output terminals. For example, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, an information signal is output only during a period until a predetermined time elapses (until approximately 56 ms elapses), similarly to a case where another error occurs. Can be configured. Further, for example, an output terminal different from the output terminals 1 to 9 is provided on the external information output terminal board, and when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, information is output via the another output terminal. It can be configured to output a signal (game stop information signal).
(18) In the embodiment, when a magnetic detection sensor error (predetermined abnormality) occurs, an information signal (game stop information signal) indicating that the execution of the control processing relating to the game has been stopped is supplied to a power-off (predetermined abnormality). It is configured to output continuously to the outside of the machine until the output end condition is satisfied), but until the predetermined time elapses (until the predetermined output end condition is satisfied, for example, the information signal when another error occurs) The output may be performed only during the output period (about 10,000 ms longer than about 56 ms).
(19) In the embodiment, the magnetism detection sensor is provided in a posture and a position where magnetism can be detected in a range including the vicinity of the exit toward the distribution unit in the stage of the distribution unit. Or, it may be provided in a posture and position where magnetism can be detected in a range including a ball entry port such as a second start winning port or a special winning port.
(20) In the embodiment, the first start winning section (first start winning port) is provided inside the distribution unit. However, the first start winning section is provided in the game area separately from the distribution unit. It may be configured such that a game ball flowing down the area can directly enter the first starting winning opening (without a condition of entering the distribution unit). Note that a configuration without the distribution unit may be adopted.
(21) In the embodiment, the special opening / closing member is closed during the period after the end of the last round game of the jackpot game and before the next jackpot game is given. The main control CPU is configured to determine that a special power winning error has occurred when a predetermined number of game balls have been awarded to the winning opening. However, during a period that further includes a round interval, the main controlling CPU determines that a special ball winning error has occurred. The main control CPU may determine the occurrence of a special power winning error when a winning has occurred a predetermined number of times or more.
In addition, after a predetermined time (e.g., 500 ms) elapses from the timing at which the last round game of the jackpot game ends, a period of time until the next jackpot game is awarded, and a game ball to the special winning opening is provided. The main control CPU may determine that a special power winning error has occurred when a winning has occurred a predetermined number of times or more.
In addition, after a predetermined time (e.g., 500 ms) elapses from the timing of ending each round game of the jackpot game, and during a period until the next round game is started, winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is performed The main control CPU may determine that the special power winning error has occurred when the predetermined number of times or more have occurred.
(22) In the embodiment, the second starting is performed after the timing of ending the game per the general figure and until the next game per the general figure is given as a period for closing the opening / closing member for starting. When the winning of the game ball to the winning opening occurs more than a predetermined number of times, the main control CPU is configured to determine that a general winning a prize error has occurred, but a predetermined time (for example, If a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the second starting winning opening in a period after the elapse of 500 ms) and until the next game per game is provided, a general-purpose winning error occurs. The main control CPU may determine that the operation has been performed.
(23) In the embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls are won to the special winning opening in a period including the round interval as a period for closing the special opening / closing member, the main control CPU causes a special power winning error. It is configured that it is determined that an error has occurred, and a special power winning error notification is issued. Here, furthermore, by providing an opening regulating mechanism for regulating that the special opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state to the open state when the special winning solenoid is not driven and controlled (demagnetized state), the special power winning error is reduced. May be reduced.

12B Ball payout device (ball payout means)
17 Symbol display device (notification means)
17a display unit 18 speaker (notification means)
19 Frame lamp (reporting means)
20a Gaming area 27a Upper distribution rotator (second distribution means)
27b Special route (route)
27c Normal route (route)
32a 2nd starting prize entrance (entrance)
32b Opening / closing member for start (first distribution means)
60a Main control CPU ( game control means, first abnormality determination means, second abnormality determination means, timekeeping control means, stop means, drive control means)
60c main control RAM (storage means)
65a effect control CPU (display control means)
66a display control CPU (display control means)
MT2 distribution motor (second driving means)
SE6 Magnetic detection sensor (state detection means)
SL1 start winning solenoid (first drive means)

Claims (1)

A game area in which game balls can flow down, an entrance provided in the game area to allow game balls to enter, storage means for storing information related to games, and an information signal related to games output to the outside of the machine A gaming machine comprising: a possible external output unit; a first abnormality determination unit that determines whether a predetermined abnormality has occurred; and a second abnormality determination unit that determines whether another abnormality has occurred.
It is provided with timing control means for measuring a game time relating to the game, and configured to advance the game based on the game time measured by the time control means,
Stop means for stopping the measurement of the game time by the timing control means when the first abnormality determination means determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred;
A display unit that performs symbol fluctuation display when the start condition is satisfied, and displays an error according to the determination of the occurrence of the predetermined abnormality,
A game control means having the timing control means, the first abnormality determination means, the second abnormality determination means, and the stop means;
Display control means for controlling the display of the display unit based on a control signal output from the game control means,
When the measurement of the game time by the timing control means is stopped by the stop means, the progress of the game is stopped along with the stop of the measurement of the game time, and the game time is stored in the storage means. Is configured as
When power supply to the gaming machine is restarted in a state where the game time is stored in the storage means, the timing control means restarts measurement based on the game time stored in the storage means. Composed,
The display unit is configured to display an error in a form in which it is possible to identify that the progress of the game has been stopped, but not to recognize that the game whose progress has been stopped can be restarted from the stop point,
When the second abnormality determination unit determines the occurrence of the another abnormality, a state in which the game time can be measured by the timing control unit is maintained, and the second abnormality determination unit determines the occurrence of the another abnormality according to the determination of the another abnormality. When the game control means outputs an error specifying command, if the output of the error specifying command is not an output before a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous output of the error specifying command, it corresponds to the occurrence of the another abnormality. information signal to be is not outputted from the external output unit, and, while the error notification corresponding to occurrence of the different anomaly from being performed under the control of said display control means, the output of the error command specified if the output before the elapse of the predetermined time from the time the output of the last said error designation command, the information signal corresponding to occurrence of the different abnormal output from the external output unit Is, and, between the time the output of the error specified command until the predetermined time has elapsed, an error notification corresponding to occurrence of the different anomalies, another character display indicating the occurrence of the specific abnormalities include at least The error display is displayed based on the control of the display control means so that the character display does not overlap the stop display position of the symbol on the display unit, and the predetermined time during which the separate error display is displayed during, unless the output of the new said error command specified by the game control means, whereas the specific error indication based on the control of elapsed during the display control unit of the predetermined time is not displayed, the separate If the output of the new said error specified command is between the predetermined time the error display is displayed, the power-off or under the control of said display control means As the specific error indication is continued,
First distributing means capable of distributing game balls to the inside and outside of the entrance by opening and closing operation, and second distributing means capable of distributing game balls to a plurality of routes by rotating operation;
First driving means for driving the first distribution means and second driving means for driving the second distribution means;
Drive control means for controlling the first drive means so that the first distribution means performs an opening / closing operation and controlling the second drive means so that the second distribution means performs a constant rotation operation;
Ball payout means for paying out a specified number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the entrance,
The stopping unit is configured to maintain the first driving unit and the second driving unit in a non-driving state when the first abnormality determining unit determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred,
When the first drive unit is in the non-drive state, the first distribution unit returns to the closed position, and the second drive unit determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred by the first abnormality determination. When the means determines during the rotation operation of the second distribution means, the second distribution means is configured to be in a non-driving state when the second distribution means is rotated to reach an original position,
If the payout of the game ball triggered by a predetermined ball that has occurred before the first abnormality determination unit determines that the predetermined abnormality has occurred is not executed at the time of the determination, the timing control is performed. Even if the execution of the measurement of the game time by the means is stopped, the payout triggered by the predetermined ball entry is executed, while the entry after the predetermined abnormality is determined to have occurred is determined. A game machine characterized in that payout of game balls triggered by entry of game balls into a ball opening is not executed.

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