JP6652594B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A typical pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, is provided with a starting winning prize port (starting prize means) in which a pachinko ball can be awarded, and a symbol on a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a pachinko ball (game ball) can flow is defined. A display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type for performing a variable display and performing a symbol variation effect is provided, and when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a winning prize opening, the symbol variation of the display device is triggered. It is configured to start production. In such a pachinko machine, a predetermined hit display (for example, three sets of the same symbol, etc.) is displayed on the display device by winning the hit judgment performed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, As a result, a winning game that is advantageous to the player is provided. In such a winning game, an opening / closing member of a special prize device for opening / closing the special prize opening is opened / closed in an appropriate opening pattern, so that a prize opportunity of a pachinko ball to the special prize opening is given, You can get a prize ball.

  Also, a slot machine (gaming machine) using medals is provided with a plurality of reels on the outer periphery of which are displayed various types of symbols as identification information. The reel is configured to start rotating in response to the operation of the lever. Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the operation of the stop button provided for each reel, and a set of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination when the rotation of all reels is stopped. When the combination is aligned on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

  In a gaming machine such as the pachinko machine or the slot machine, when an error occurs during a game, a lamp is turned on or error information is displayed on a display device to notify that the error has occurred. Is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-58022 A

  Patent Literature 1 only describes that an error has occurred by a lamp or a display device. However, there are a plurality of types of errors of different importance, such as errors that hinder the game and errors whose cause is eliminated by continuing the game. A new issue is how to properly notify errors of different importance levels when the same error occurs.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the conventional technology, and has been proposed to appropriately solve the problem. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be executed.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application
When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means (60a) for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred,
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notification means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing error notification to specify each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means (65a) for controlling the error notification means (17, 18, 19) so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means (65a), when the error determination means (60a) determines that an error of different priority has occurred during execution of error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19) Controlling the error notifying means (17, 18, 19) so as to execute error notifying of a high priority error,
The notification control means (65a), during the execution of the error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19), the same priority error classified into the same priority as the error during the execution of the error notification has occurred When the error determination means (60a) determines that, it is configured to control the error notification means (17, 18, 19) to execute error notification of the same rank error that occurred later,
The error notification means (17, 18, 19) comprising a notification stop means (101, 102, 104) forcibly stopping error notification by,
Error information and game information stored in the storage means (60c, 65c) based on the signal from the notification stop means (101, 102, 104) is configured to be initialized,
As the error notifying means (17, 18, 19), first error notifying means (17) capable of executing the error notifying by displaying, and second error notifying means capable of executing the error notifying by sound or light (18, 19), wherein the first error notifying means (17) and the second error notifying means (18, 19) can execute an initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed. Is composed of
When a specific order error included in a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error occurs during execution of the initialization processing notification by the first and second error notification means (17, 18, 19), The first error notification means (17) executes the second display as the initialization processing notification in parallel with the first display as the error notification in response to the occurrence of the specific rank error, and executes the second display. The error notification means (18, 19) is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without paralleling the error notification according to the occurrence of the specific order error,
Each error notification of the two or more types of errors set as the same rank error is configured to be executed by the same number of the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an error notification end condition are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notification means (18) is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
The gist is that, in the error notification by the second error notification means (18), an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is set to be included in the low rank error.
In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 2 of the present application
When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means (60a) for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred,
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notification means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing error notification to specify each of the plurality of types of errors,
A notification control means (65a) for controlling the error notification means so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means (65a), when the error determination means (60a) determines that an error of different priority has occurred during the execution of error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19) Controlling the error notifying means (17, 18, 19) so as to execute error notifying of a high priority error,
The notification control means (65a), during the execution of the error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19), the same priority error classified into the same priority as the error during the execution of the error notification has occurred When the error determination means (60a) determines that, it is configured to control the error notification means (17, 18, 19) to continue the error notification during execution,
The error notification means (17, 18, 19) comprising a notification stop means (101, 102, 104) forcibly stopping error notification by,
Error information and game information stored in the storage means (60c, 65c) based on the signal from the notification stop means (101, 102, 104) is configured to be initialized,
As the error notifying means (17, 18, 19), first error notifying means (17) capable of executing the error notifying by displaying, and second error notifying means capable of executing the error notifying by sound or light (18, 19), wherein the first error notifying means (17) and the second error notifying means (18, 19) can execute an initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed. Is composed of
When a specific order error included in a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error occurs during execution of the initialization processing notification by the first and second error notification means (17, 18, 19), The first error notification means (17) executes the second display as the initialization processing notification in parallel with the first display as the error notification in response to the occurrence of the specific rank error, and executes the second display. The error notification means (18, 19) is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without paralleling the error notification according to the occurrence of the specific order error,
Each error notification of the two or more types of errors set as the same rank error is configured to be executed by the same number of the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an error notification end condition are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notification means (18) is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
The gist is that, in the error notification by the second error notification means (18), an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is set to be included in the low rank error.
In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 3 of the present application
When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means (60a) for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred,
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notification means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing error notification to specify each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means (65a) for controlling the error notification means (17, 18, 19) so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means (65a), when the error determination means (60a) determines that an error of different priority has occurred during the execution of error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19) It is configured to control the error notification means (17, 18, 19) to execute error notification of a high priority error,
The error notification means (17, 18, 19) comprising a notification stop means (101, 102, 104) forcibly stopping error notification by,
Error information and game information stored in the storage means (60c, 65c) based on the signal from the notification stop means (101, 102, 104) is configured to be initialized,
As the error notifying means (17, 18, 19), first error notifying means (17) capable of executing the error notifying by displaying, and second error notifying means capable of executing the error notifying by sound or light (18, 19), wherein the first error notifying means (17) and the second error notifying means (18, 19) can execute an initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed. Is composed of
When a specific order error included in a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error occurs during execution of the initialization processing notification by the first and second error notification means (17, 18, 19), The first error notification means (17) executes the second display as the initialization processing notification in parallel with the first display as the error notification in response to the occurrence of the specific rank error, and executes the second display. The error notification means (18, 19) is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without paralleling the error notification according to the occurrence of the specific order error,
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an end condition for error notification are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notification means (18) is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
The gist is that, in the error notification by the second error notification means (18), an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is set to be included in the low rank error.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means (60a) for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred,
A plurality of error notification means (17, 18, 19) capable of executing error notification to specify each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means (65a) for controlling the error notification means (17, 18, 19) so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means (17, 18, 19),
For the plurality of types of errors, a plurality of same-rank errors classified into the same priority are set,
The notification control means (65a), when the error determination means (60a) determines that an error of different priority has occurred during execution of error notification by the error notification means (17, 18, 19) It is configured to control the error notification means (17, 18, 19) to execute error notification of a high priority error,
When the error determining means (60a) determines that the same-rank error or an error having a higher priority than the same-rank error has occurred, an error occurrence signal indicating that an error has occurred is output from a common output terminal to an external device. Is configured to output to
The plurality of types of errors include a first type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is output to the outside and a second type error in which the abnormality occurrence signal is not output to the outside. A plurality of non-identical errors, which are set as seed errors and are low-priority errors having lower priorities than the same-rank errors, are set as the first type errors;
The number of the error notifying means (17, 18, 19) for executing error notification when the non-identical rank error occurs is set to increase as the priority of the non-identical rank error increases.
The number of the error notifying means (17, 18, 19) for executing error notification when the same-rank error occurs is such that the error notification is performed when the highest priority non-same priority error among the non-same priority errors occurs. The gist is that the number is set to be the same as the number of the error notification means (17, 18, 19) to be executed.
According to the above configuration, by classifying a plurality of errors into the same priority, the control load can be reduced while appropriately notifying the error according to the priority.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
The notification control means (65a), the error determination means (60a) that the same rank error occurred during the execution of the error notification according to the occurrence of the highest priority error of the plurality of types of errors Is determined, the first error notification means (17) and the second error notification means (17) execute the error notification according to the occurrence of the higher-order error without performing the error notification according to the occurrence of the same-rank error in parallel. While controlling the error notifying means (18, 19), the error determining means determines that a low-order error having a lower priority than the same-order error has occurred during the execution of the error notification according to the occurrence of the higher-order error. If the determination in (60a) is made, the first error notification means (17) executes the error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error in parallel with the error notification according to the occurrence of the low-order error. ) The second error notification means (18, 19) is controlled so as to execute the error notification according to the occurrence of the high-order error without performing the error notification according to the occurrence of the low-order error in parallel. The gist is that it was done.
The present application includes the following technical concept.
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information related to the progress of the game,
Initialization notification stop means (101, 102, 104) for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means (17),
The gist is that the error information and the game information stored in the storage means (60c, 65c) are initialized by a signal from the initialization notification stopping means (101, 102, 104).
According to this configuration, the error information and the game information stored in the storage unit can be initialized by the signal from the initialization notification stop unit that forcibly stops the error notification.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
As the plurality of same-rank errors, a first same-rank error in which error notification is not canceled until the power is turned off, and a second same-rank error in which the cancellation condition is satisfied before the power is turned off and the error notification can be canceled. It is assumed that is set.
The present application includes the following technical concept.
Storage means (60c, 65c) for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means (60a) and game information related to the progress of the game,
Non-initialization notification stop means (101, 103) for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means (17),
The gist is that the error information is initialized while the game information of the storage means (60c, 65c) is held based on the signal from the notification stopping means (101, 103).
According to this configuration, the non-initialization notification stopping unit forcibly stopping the error notification can initialize only the error information while holding the game information stored in the storage unit.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
The gist of each of the same-rank errors is that the conditions under which the error determination means (60a) determines that an error has occurred are different.
According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the same-rank errors having different determination conditions.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when an error occurs repeatedly, the error can be appropriately reported.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 1 is a schematic front view showing a game board according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing types of errors, priorities, and modes of error notification. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of power-on processing of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing images of various error notification displayed on the display unit of the display device, (a) shows an image of the main board error notification, (b) shows an image of the magnetic detection sensor error notification, c) shows an image of the radio wave detection sensor error notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of various error notification displayed on the display part of a display device, (a) shows the image of vibration detection sensor error notification, (b) shows the image of full error notification, (c) ) Shows an image of the right-handed error notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image of the power recovery process execution notification displayed on the display part of a display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start time of error notification when another error occurs during RAM clear notification, (a) shows the case where a specific low priority error has occurred, (b) has the same rank error. It shows the case where it occurred. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of an error notification process of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the layer of the display apparatus and display in the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 2, (a) shows the state in which the error display was displayed on the 1st layer, (b) is the 1st layer And an error display on the second layer. Note that, for each layer, hatching indicates that the entire layer becomes opaque when an error display is displayed.

  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. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that performs a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to a state where the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Indicated by

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens back and forth, and is an outer frame 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 11, a middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is removably assembled, and a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed on the back side of the game board 20. A display device (production means) 17 as a display means is detachably provided. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a window plate 13a that opens in front and back is configured to be covered with a glass plate for protecting the game board 20 in a see-through manner or a see-through protective plate 13b formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The front frame 13 is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is installed below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the first embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally attached to a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also integrated with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. It is configured to open and close. In the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns is accommodated in an accommodation case is adopted as the display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this. Conventionally known various display devices capable of stopping and changing and displaying various designs such as a dot matrix type display device and the like can be adopted. Further, in the first embodiment, when various errors described below occur, the display device 17 is configured to function as an error notifying unit that executes an error notification indicating that the error has occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 is disposed on the front frame 13 so as to surround the window 13a, and a sound or a sound effect can be output at an upper position of the front frame 13. A speaker (sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, by illuminating or blinking a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the lamp device 18 or outputting appropriate sound from the speaker 19, various display effects performed on the display device 17 are provided. It is configured to be able to perform an effect by light or an effect by sound in accordance with (symbol change effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as a presentation unit, similarly to the display device 17. Further, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to be able to execute an error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 function as an error notification unit similarly to the display device 17. Have. In addition, the upper ball receiving tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 so as to be openably and closably attached to the middle frame 12.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a hit ball firing device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the front frame 13. The operation handle 16 is provided with an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player operates the rotation of the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a clockwise to activate the hit ball launching device. Pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are fired toward the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. A so-called “left-handed” in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow path 75 a (described later) formed in the game board 20, and a second ball flow path 75 b (described later) formed in the game board 20 The so-called "right-stroke (rubber striking)" in which the ball flows down can be distinguished.

(About game board 20)
The gaming board 20 of the first embodiment is 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. The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a game area 75 in which a pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined by a substantially circular guide rail 21 disposed on the front face (board face), A game is played by a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device being launched into the game area 75. In addition, the game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and the accommodation space. In addition, various effect means such as a movable effect device for effecting the operation of the movable body are provided. The display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member, and a game board is provided through an opening (visible portion) provided in the installation member and an opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later) as described later. 20 is configured to be visible from the front side. 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.

  The gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting openings penetrating in the front and rear in the gaming area 75, and various game components are attached to each mounting opening from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 75. Is provided with an out-opening 22 that opens into the game area 75, and the pachinko balls hit into the out-opening 22 in the game area 75 are discharged outside the machine. In addition, the game board 20 has a large number of game nails 23 provided in the game area 75, and flows down the game area 75 (first ball flow path 75a) to the left of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later. A rotating guide member 24 that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko ball to be rotated is rotatably supported, and the flowing direction of the pachinko ball is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24. I have. The rotation guide member 24 is a member that is also called a “windmill”, and is a member that emits a pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation guide member 24 rotates. The number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined according to the number of various game components to be mounted on the game board 20 and the arrangement positions thereof as necessary.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the first embodiment has an opening 25 a that opens back and forth at a mounting opening that opens at a substantially central portion of a game area 75 surrounded by the guide rails 21. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 is configured to face the front side of the game board 20 via the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member is opened forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion projecting forward from an outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed with screws in a state where the game board 20 is formed in a box shape and the front end of the opening of the drawing wall portion is in contact with the back surface of the game board 20. In addition, a substantially rectangular opening is opened in the back plate of the installation member at a position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front-back direction, and the back plate is opened. The display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side, and the display unit 17a of the display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 provided on the game board 20 has a ring-shaped frame base extending along the inside of the mounting opening formed on the game board 20. (Not shown), provided on the frame base and protruding forward from the front surface of the game board 20 to separate the game area 75 from the display section 17a of the display device 17 to define an inner periphery of the game area 75. An eaves-like portion 25b formed and a thin plate-like base plate portion 25c extending outward from the rear edge of the eaves-like portion 25b. By inserting the frame base into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing means such as screws. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the eaves-like portion 25b continuously extends from a substantially middle position of a left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (frame-shaped base) to an upper edge and a lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the opening 25a side, that is, the front side of the display unit 17a in the display device 17.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stage 25d is provided below the opening 25a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and on the left side of the opening 25a, in the game area 75 (first ball flow-down path 75a). A ball introduction portion 25e is provided which takes in the pachinko ball that opens and flows down the game area 75 and guides the ball to the stage 25d. The pachinko ball passed from the ball introduction portion 25e to the stage 25d moves right and left on the stage 25d. , And is discharged to a game area 75 in which a first start winning section 30 described later is disposed. A transparent wall 25f that rises upward at a predetermined height over the entire length in the left-right direction is provided on the rear end edge of the stage 25d, and a pachinko ball that rolls on the stage 25d is provided on a display unit of the display device 17. Movement to the 17a side is prevented by the transparent wall 25f.

  A game area 75 defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow path 75a in which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the eave-shaped portion 25b of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and an eave in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The right side from above the shape 25b is divided into a second ball flow path 75b through which the pachinko balls flow. 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 75 flows down the first ball flow path 75a (left-handed) and The player can arbitrarily select any of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path 75a (when hitting left), compared with the case where the pachinko balls flow down the second ball flow path 75b. The pachinko ball is configured so as to increase the possibility of winning the pachinko ball in the first start winning section 30 described later, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b (in the case of right-handed), the pachinko ball is The configuration is such that the possibility that the pachinko ball will win the gate section 48, the second starting winning section 31, and the special winning section 40, which will be described later, is higher than in the case of flowing down the first ball flowing path 75a.

(About the entry section)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entry portions into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can enter (specifically, a first start winning portion 30 and a second start winning portion 30 described later). A prize section 31, a gate section 48, a special prize section 40, and a normal prize section 45) are provided so that a predetermined game can be performed by executing control according to the ball section into which the pachinko ball has entered. It has become. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first start winning section 30 as the ball entry section is provided at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 75a can enter the ball, and The second start winning section 31, the special winning section 40, and the gate section 48 as entry ball sections are provided at positions where pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flowing path 75b can enter. In the game board 20 of the first embodiment, a normal winning portion 45 as a ball entry portion is disposed so as to be located on the first ball flow path 75a, and a pachinko ball having the first ball flow path 75a flow down. Can win the normal prize section 45.

(About the start winning prize section 30, 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a game area 75 (a first ball flow path 75a and a second ball flow path 75b) at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 facing the game area 75. A first starting prize section 30 in which a flowing pachinko ball can be awarded is provided, and a special prize section 40 is provided on the right side of the first starting prize section 30 facing a game area 75 (a second ball flowing path 75b). Are arranged. Further, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball passing through the game area 75 (the second ball flow path 75b) facing the game area 75 (the second ball flow path 75b) can pass. Are arranged. Further, below the gate section 48, a second start winning section 31 is provided. The first and second start winning portions 30 and 31 are provided with start winning ports 30a and 31a in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 75 can win. Here, the first start winning section 30 is a normally open winning section in which the first start winning port 30a is always open to the game area 75, and the second start winning section 31 is in accordance with predetermined opening and closing conditions. The second start winning port 31a is an open / close winning section that is opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 31b. The second start winning section 31 includes a start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 3) for opening and closing the start opening / closing member 31b, and the start winning solenoid 32 is provided on a main control board 60 disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. (Main control CPU 60a).

  The first and second start prize winning sections 30, 31 are start prize detection sensors 34, 35 as prize detection means (detection means) for detecting pachinko balls which have won the first and second start prize openings 30a, 31a. (See FIG. 3). The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are hard-wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) A control signal is output to the payout control board 90 using the input of the detection signal as a prize ball payout condition so that the ball payout device 91 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. In addition, the detection of pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (that is, winning of pachinko balls into the first and second start winning ports 30a and 31a) is based on game start conditions (game start conditions, start As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (game information such as a random number for a big hit determination) upon establishment of the start condition (game start condition, start condition). It is configured such that a special drawing per lottery (hit determination) is performed based on the acquired winning information. The display device 17 is configured to be controlled by sub-control boards 65 and 70, which will be described later, so as to execute a symbol variation effect on the display device 17 based on the result of the lottery per special figure. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is triggered by the establishment of the specific condition when the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 detect the pachinko ball, and the establishment of the specific condition is triggered. It is configured to make a hit determination.

  In addition, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the display device 17, a symbol (decorative figure) is displayed on the display device 17 in a combination (for example, three identical decorative figures) that becomes a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display). ) Is confirmed and stopped, a winning game (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning port 40a of the special winning section 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the big hit game. The big hit game to be opened is performed, and the player is provided with an opportunity to obtain a prize ball. That is, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game in which a player is given an opportunity to obtain a prize ball is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(About special prize section 40)
The special winning portion (winning portion) 40 includes a special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 40b that opens and closes a special winning opening (winning opening) 40a that opens in the game area 75 (the second ball flow path 75b). The special opening / closing member 40b is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special opening / closing member 40b is closed and an open position where the special opening / closing member 40b is opened with the driving of the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 3) as a driving unit. Further, the special winning section 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) as a special detecting means (detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special winning opening 40a. The special winning detection sensor 44 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a detection condition of a pachinko ball winning in the special winning opening 40a). Then, 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) uses the input of the detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 as a prize ball payout condition. A control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. Here, the special prize solenoid 42 is provided with a jackpot game that opens and closes the special prize port 40a triggered by a prize of a pachinko ball into the first and second start prize ports 30a and 31a (specific condition determining means). In the case where the determination result is positive), the drive control is performed by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) after the symbol variation effect by the display device 17 is completed. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games in which the opening / closing mode of the special opening / closing member 40b is different are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) sets opening / closing conditions according to the type of the big hit game. Is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoid 42 in accordance with the following. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, a state in which the special winning solenoid 42 is driven and the special winning opening 40a is opened (during the operation of the special winning solenoid 42) is set as an effective state.

(About gate section 48)
The gate unit 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 3) as detecting means for detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the gate unit 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and inputs a detection signal from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 49. Detection (establishment of the detection condition by the passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48), various kinds of passage detection information (game information such as random numbers) are acquired, and based on the acquired game information, a general figure hit determination (general figure) Winning lottery). Then, as a result of this lottery per lot drawing, when a per-figure game for opening and closing the second start winning port 31a is given, the start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled to open and close the starting opening / closing member 31b. It has become.

(About the normal winning section 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning section 45 is configured such that a normal winning opening 45 a in which a pachinko ball can win at the lower left position of the game area 75 (first ball flowing down path 75 a) always opens upward. The pachinko balls, which are provided on the game board 20 and flow down the first ball flow path 75a, can win the regular winning opening 45a with a certain probability. The normal prize section 45 is provided with a normal prize detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 3) as a prize detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal prize port 45a. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is wired and 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 detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) as a prize ball payout condition. After the determination, a control signal is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of error detection units (error detection sensors) that can individually detect a plurality of types of errors. As error detecting means, a vibration detecting sensor 200 for detecting vibration, a radio wave detecting sensor 201 for detecting a radio wave, a magnetic detecting sensor 202 for detecting magnetism, a full detecting sensor 203 for detecting a full state of a storage section in which pachinko balls are stored. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is provided with the above. Hereinafter, the vibration detecting sensor 200, the magnetic detecting sensor 202, and the full detecting sensor 203 will be described. Further, as the error detecting means, various types of sensors capable of detecting other types of errors can be provided.

(Vibration detection sensor 200)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor (vibration detection unit) 200 capable of detecting the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor 200 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance between the two state systems when an impact of a predetermined frequency is detected. Is intentionally hit, the vibration caused by this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Thereby, by hitting the front frame 13 and the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10 intentionally to give an impact to the game board 20, the corresponding pachinko balls winning the various winning ports 30a, 31a, 40a and 45a are detected. When detected by the sensors 34, 35, 44, 47, chattering or the like is generated, and it is possible to recognize an improper act or the like in which a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected). When a detection signal (vibration detection signal) from the vibration detection sensor 200 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs an error indicating a vibration detection state, which will be described later. It is configured to be able to output information to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Radio wave detection sensor 201)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detection unit) 201 that can detect a radio wave output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor 201 is provided in an attitude and position where the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 can detect a radio wave output from a radio wave output device at the front side of the game board 20 when the radio wave detection sensor can detect the radio wave. When a radio wave is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor 201 to recognize an improper act on the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 using the radio wave output device. When a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the radio wave detection sensor 201 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs an error indicating a radio wave detection state, which will be described later. It is configured to be able to output information to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Magnetic detection sensor 202)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor (magnetic detection unit) 202 that can detect the magnetism output from the magnetic generator (see FIG. 3). The magnetism detection sensor 202 can detect the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device on the front side of the game board 20 when the above-described winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 can detect the magnetism. And outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when the magnetism is detected. Accordingly, it is possible for the magnetic detection sensor 202 to recognize an improper act on each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 47 using the magnetic generation device. When a detection signal (radio wave detection signal) from the magnetic detection sensor 202 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs an error indicating a magnetic detection state, which will be described later. It is configured to be able to output information to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Full detection sensor 203)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a full detection sensor (full detection means) 203 for detecting whether the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). (See FIG. 3). The fullness detection sensor 203 is provided in a ball passage that guides the pachinko balls dispensed from the ball dispensing device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15, and when the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 are full of pachinko balls. When the pachinko balls are stored up to the ball passage, the full state detection sensor 203 is configured to detect the full state. The full-state detection sensor 203 is hard-wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) when the full-state detection sensor 203 detects a full state. (Full signal). When a detection signal (full detection signal) from the full detection sensor 203 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs error information indicating a full state, which will be described later. Is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, a mechanical switch is used as the full state detection sensor 203. When the switch is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect the full state, and the switch is turned off. As a result, the full state is not detected. In the first embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 and the ball passage are storage portions for storing pachinko balls.

(About special figure display part 50A, 50B)
The pachinko machine 10 has a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) indicating a result of a special drawing lottery (big hit determination) performed upon winning of the first starting winning port 30a and the second starting winning port 31a. Special display units (special display units) 50A and 50B for displaying the image (refer to FIG. 3) so as to be able to be specified. The special figure display units 50A and 50B include a first special figure display unit 50A that starts a change display of the special figure when a winning in the first start winning opening 30a (detection by the first start winning detection sensor 34) is triggered. The second special figure display unit 50B starts the change display of the special figure when the winning in the second start winning opening 31a (detection by the second start winning detection sensor 35) is triggered. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30a, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the first special figure display unit 50A is changed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the special figure change display). Then, one of a plurality of types of special figures is finally displayed on the display unit. Further, triggered by the win of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31a, the special figure displayed on the display unit of the second special figure display unit 50B is changed (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the special figure change display). Finally, one of a plurality of types of special maps is finally displayed on the display unit.

  The special figures that can be displayed in each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B include a plurality of special figures as a hit display (big hit design) that can recognize a winning and a loss display (a loss design) that can recognize a loss. Is set in correspondence with each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, one special figure is determined according to the result of the lottery per special figure, and the result of the special figure change display The determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. Then, by displaying a special figure as a big hit display on any of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, a big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. 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 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, a fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be performed may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About the public map display section 55)
The pachinko machine 10 has an ordinary symbol for information indicating a result of a lottery drawing per ordinary drawing (judgment per ordinary drawing) performed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49 (the passage of the pachinko ball by the gate unit 48). A general-purpose display unit 55 is provided to display (hereinafter, referred to as general-purpose) identifiable (see FIG. 3). In the general-figure display unit 55, the detection of the pachinko sphere by the gate sensor 49 (the passage of the pachinko sphere by the gate unit 48) triggers a general-figure variation display that fluctuates a plurality of types of general-purpose figures to derive one general-purpose figure. Is being done. Then, from the final display result of the general-figure display unit 55, it is possible to recognize the hit or miss of the general-figure.

(About display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c capable of variably displaying the decorative figures as effect symbols, and the first starting winning port 30a or the The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to fluctuate when a winning in the 2 start winning opening 31a (establishment of the starting condition) is triggered. In the display device 17 of the first embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions (fixed stop display areas where symbols are fixedly displayed) 27 that can stop and display one decorative figure as a result of the symbol variation effect are set respectively. The symbol variation effect is to derive a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. That is, the display device 17 is configured such that after the start condition is satisfied, the decoration diagram (production symbol) is variably displayed, and then the predetermined decoration diagram (production symbol) is fixedly stopped at the effective stop position 27. In the display device 17 according to the first embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a side-by-side manner, and the decoration symbols (effect symbols) are effective for each symbol row 26a, 26b, and 26c. The stop positions 27 are determined one by one, and a symbol fluctuating effect including three rows of decorative figures (effect symbols) is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line is set in the display device 17 of the first embodiment.

  The display area of the decorative figure in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the display device 17 is constituted by a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. The decorative figure is displayed much larger than the figure. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol active line of the display device 17.

  The display device 17 is variably displayed so that the decoration diagram moves along a predetermined fluctuation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) with the start of the symbol fluctuation effect. The decorative figure variably displayed in the determined stop order is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The "fixed stop" of the decorative figure is a state in which the decorative figure is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c for a predetermined special figure changing interval time. In the first embodiment, 600 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (special figure change display) based on the detection of each of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the display device 17, the first special figure change display and the design change effect relating to the first special figure change display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are fixedly stopped and displayed. You. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the display device 17, the second special figure change display and the design change effect related to the second special figure change display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decoration figure are fixedly stopped and displayed. You.

  The display device 17 is configured to display an arbitrary image by stacking and displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image. That is, an image to be displayed is divided into a plurality of layers and displayed in a stack, and an image that the player wants to visually recognize is displayed on a layer in front of an opaque layer that displays the background and the image that the player does not want to visually recognize. Is displayed on the layer behind the opaque layer, so that only the image desired to be visually recognized by the player can be visibly displayed on the display unit 17a. In the image processing using such a layer, since the image displayed on the layer behind the opaque layer is invisible to the player, it is executed for the player. It is equivalent to not having.

(About the specific variable display units 54A and 54B)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with specific variable display units 54A and 54B for variably displaying identification information in synchronization with the special figure change display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. The specific variable display units 54A and 54B are a first specific variable display unit 54A that variably displays identification information in synchronization with the first special figure change display on the first special figure display unit 50A, and the second special figure display. A second specific variable display unit 54B for variably displaying the identification information in synchronization with the second special figure change display in the unit 50B. That is, in the first specific variable display unit 54A, the variable display of the identification information is started along with the start of the first special figure variable display on the first special figure display unit 50A, and the first special figure variable display is stopped. The identification information is stopped and displayed along with the fixed stop display of FIG. Further, in the second specific variable display unit 54B, the variable display of the identification information is started along with the start of the second special figure variable display on the second special figure display unit 50B, and the second special figure variable display is stopped. The identification information is stopped and displayed along with the fixed stop display of FIG. Note that the identification information displayed on the first specific variable display section 54A may be referred to as a fourth symbol following the special symbol 1 (special symbol), the decorative symbol (directed symbol), and the ordinary symbol (normal symbol). Yes, the identification information displayed on the second specific variable display portion 54B may be referred to as the fifth symbol following the special symbol 2 (special symbol), the decorative symbol (directed symbol) and the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol). is there.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, first and second specific variable display units 54A and 54B are provided at predetermined positions of the display unit 17a of the display device 17, and the fourth and fourth specific variable display units 54A and 54B The fifth symbol is variably displayed (see FIGS. 6 and 7). For example, the variable state of the fourth and fifth symbols (special figures 1 and 2) (variable display states of the special figures 1 and 2) is indicated by blinking that repeats lighting and extinguishing of an image imitating a lamp at regular intervals. Is continued so that the stopped state of the fourth and fifth symbols (the special figures 1 and 2) (the fixed stop state of the special figures 1 and 2) can be represented. Further, the first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are identifiably displayed on the corresponding special figure display portions 50A and 50B by the lighting color (display color) so that the big hit symbol or the missing symbol that is fixed and stopped is displayed. I am getting it. For example, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are lit in red, and the special symbol display unit 50A and 50B are displayed with the fixed symbol fixed and stopped. In this case, the specific variable display sections 54A and 54B are lit in white. That is, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are configured to be able to display the variable state and the stop state of the identification information during the special symbol display unit 50A and the special symbol display unit 50A and the special symbol are stopped. I have. In other words, depending on the state of the specific variable display sections 54A, 54B, it is possible to recognize whether the special symbol display sections 50A, 50B are displaying the special symbol in a variable display or stopping the special symbol.

  The first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are provided in an area that is not covered by a game component such as a movable body that moves in front of the display portion 17a, and the first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are provided. By confirming the states of the variable display units 54A and 54B, it is possible to recognize whether or not the special figure variation display is being performed.

  In the first and second specific variable display sections 54A and 54B, the variable state of the fourth and fifth symbols can be represented by changing the lighting color (display color) at a constant cycle. In addition, the first and second specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are configured by a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED provided on a fixed portion such as the game board 20 or the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting body ( The blinking state, the lighting state, and the lighting color) may be used to display the variable state, the stopped state, and the type of the finally stopped special figure (the result of the jackpot lottery) of the fourth and fifth symbols.

(About big hit games)
Next, a jackpot game provided by the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be started after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure change display. The special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning section 40 is opened / closed by the special winning solenoid 42 according to the type of the big hit symbol). In the big hit game, the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning section 40 is performed a specified number of rounds (for example, six times, ten times, or the like), thereby completing the big hit game. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 40a, or when a specified time (round time) has elapsed from the start of each round game. During each round game in the big hit game, an interval time between rounds in which the special opening / closing member 40b is held in the closed state for a predetermined time (time shorter than the round time) is set. The main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” while the big hit game is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1”. When it is “1”, it is possible to recognize that a big hit game is being played. When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag to “0”.

(About probable change state)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. The first privilege gaming state is a state in which the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning port 40a increases as compared to a state in which the first privilege gaming state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 40a can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience. The probability change function is based on the condition that the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) displayed as a fixed stop is a predetermined probability variable symbol (specific symbol), and the jackpot lottery probability (big hit) after the end of the jackpot game. (Probability) is changed from a low probability to a high probability. The main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” while the probable change state is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1”. When it is "1", it is possible to recognize that it is in the probable change state. When the condition for terminating the probable change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag to “0”.

(About the short state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. As the second privilege gaming state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 31a is increased as compared with a state in which the second privilege gaming state is not provided (first gaming state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the second privilege gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display, (2) changing the probability per general figure from low probability to high probability, (3) once per general figure By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 31b for opening the second starting winning opening 31a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31a can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the first embodiment, the second privilege game state is referred to as a short state. The main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” while the variable state is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is "1", it is possible to recognize that the vehicle is in the variable state. When the condition for terminating the variable length state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable length flag to “0”.

(About the control configuration of the pachinko machine)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, and a control signal from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control target based on the control information. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. The signals are output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 for controlling the entire game effect, a display control board 70 for controlling the display contents on the display device 17, and a pachinko machine 10 And a sound control board 73 for controlling the sound output of the speaker 19 of the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (symbol effect, light-emitting effect, sound effect) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 performs a symbol variation effect (design combination) such as a symbol (decorative figure) or a background image displayed on the display device 17. It is configured to control the display content of the effect. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off various light emitting means provided in the pachinko machine 10 and the light emission intensity based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of sound output from various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and writing of data necessary for the processing of the main control CPU 60a. A read-out main control RAM 60c and the like are provided. The first start winning detection sensor 34, the second start winning detection sensor 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, the gate sensor 49, the vibration detection sensor 200, the radio wave detection sensor 201, the magnetic detection sensor 202, Various sensors such as a full detection sensor 203 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a has a start winning solenoid 32 connected to a start opening / closing member 31b for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31a and a special winning solenoid 42 connected to a special opening / closing member 40b for opening and closing the special winning opening 40a. Are connected, and the corresponding opening / closing members 31b, 40b are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32, 42 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special prize solenoid 42 so that the special opening / closing member 40b opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game. Is configured to drive and control the starting winning solenoid 32 so that the starting opening / closing member 31b opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing manner.

  The main control CPU 60a determines that a pachinko ball has won the first and second starting winning ports 30a and 31a (more specifically, that the first and second starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35 have detected pachinko balls). ) Is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information. Then, the main control CPU 60a performs a lottery per special figure (hit determination) based on the acquired winning information, and when the lottery per special figure is won, among a plurality of types of big hit games having different values given to the player. , One big hit game is determined, and the determined big hit game is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate section 48 (more specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49). Have been. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform a lottery per drawing (judgment per common drawing) based on the acquired prize information, and when the lottery per lottery is won, a game per common figure is given. Note that the main control CPU 60a sets “1” to the general figure flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the general figure game is given, and the main control CPU 60a stores the general figure flag in the main control RAM 60c. If the flag for a normal figure is "1", it is possible to recognize that a game for the general figure is in progress. It should be noted that, when the general-drawing-winning game ends, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” to the general-purpose hitting flag. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, and a flag) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, big hit information (big hit flag) indicating that a big hit game has been given, general hit information (general hit flag) indicating that a regular game has been given, and a probable change state are given. The various types of game information relating to the progress of the game, such as probability change information (probability change flag) indicating that the game has been changed, It is rewritably stored in the RAM 60c. That is, the main control RAM 60c has a function as storage means for storing various information in a rewritable manner.

(About special figure fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is an effect content (display contents of the symbol fluctuation effect, a light emission effect mode) executed from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the time of the final stop display. , Sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation time (a pattern fluctuation effect and a special figure fluctuation display) from when the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display starts to when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is displayed. (Variable display time).

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, 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 the various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as storage means for storing various information in a rewritable manner.

  Here, 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 is associated with the special figure change pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed on the display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. ing. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the ornamental display of each symbol display column 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol change effect is determined, and the ornamental diagram is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decorative drawing, and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light. The effect patterns are not associated with the special figure change pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but one or more effect patterns are associated with one special figure change pattern. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a transmits the identification information of the specific variable display units 54A and 54B provided in the display device 17 in synchronization with the special figure change display on the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B as described above. The display device 17 is controlled to perform variable display.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for generally controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When inputting various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(About the display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 includes a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling display contents of the display device 17. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Here, the display control ROM 70b stores, as image data, image data of various error (notification) displays described later. Specifically, image data that displays the characters “Main board error” and “Please call a clerk” corresponding to “Main board error”, “Magnetic detection sensor error” and “Magnetic detection sensor error” corresponding to “Magnetic detection sensor error” Image data that displays the characters "Please call a clerk", image data that displays the characters "Radio detection sensor error" and "Please call a clerk" corresponding to "Radio detection sensor error", and "Vibration detection sensor error" Image data that displays the corresponding "vibration detection sensor error" character, image data that displays the "Please remove the ball" character that corresponds to the "full error", and "left-hand response" that corresponds to the "right-hand error" Each of the image data for displaying the characters "Please return" is stored in the display control ROM 70b (see FIGS. 6 and 7). In addition, the display control ROM 70b stores “power recovery processing has been executed” as image data corresponding to a power recovery processing execution notification indicating that power recovery processing has been performed at the time of power recovery after the power is turned off. Is stored (see FIG. 8).

(About payout control board 90)
As shown in FIG. 3, an external terminal board 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and a hall computer HC is connected to an output terminal provided on the external terminal board 92. The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) sends various information such as the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 and error information to the hall computer HC via the payout control board 90 and the output terminal of the external terminal board 92. It is configured to be able to output.

(About the power supply board 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 100 that generates a required power supply voltage for each unit from an external power supply (for example, 24 VAC) of the game arcade and supplies the power supply voltage to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for turning on and off the power supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c and 65c. ing. Further, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 which is connected to the power switch 101 and outputs a power-on signal and a power-off signal to the main control board 60 in accordance with ON / OFF switching of the power switch 101. And a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102 is provided. In the first embodiment, a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, and the clear signal is output. The received main control board 60 and effect control board 65 are set to perform a clearing process for initializing the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute clear means, and a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60 and the performance control board 65 when the clear switch 102 is turned on. I can do it. In the following description, the execution of the clear processing may be referred to as “RAM clear”.

  Here, there is a predetermined time lag (several seconds) from when the power supply is started (power is turned on) by turning on the power switch 101 while the clear switch 102 is turned on and the clearing process is enabled. In the first embodiment, when a “RAM clear” set as one type of error occurs, a RAM clear notification, which will be described later, notifying that the “RAM clear” has occurred, is made in advance after the elapse of the time lag. It is configured to continue for a set time (30 seconds in the first embodiment). Note that the start of the RAM clear notification can be made when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 includes a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC 24 V) of the game arcade into a power supply voltage (for example, DC 30 V) supplied to various electric components of the pachinko machine 10. 105 is provided. Each of the control boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 is connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 corresponds to the control board 60, 65, 70, and 90 with the power supply voltage after the conversion processing. The power supply voltage is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage to be supplied, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, 70, and 90. The power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 105 to each of the control boards 60, 65, 70, and 90 is supplied to various electric devices that are wired and connected to each of the control boards 60, 65, 70, and 90.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105. The power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 is connected to a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitor power supply voltage). ) Is configured to monitor the voltage value. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 103 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). The threshold voltage is a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) required to operate an electric component (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without interfering with the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or at the time of a power failure. In this case, power is no longer supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Note that the threshold voltage is set to a value higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the operation of the electric component stops.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 sends the monitoring power supply It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. Further, the reset signal circuit 106 starts the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, the display control board 70, and A reset signal is output to the board 90 to regulate the operations of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, the display control board 70, and the ball payout device 91.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor. (When a power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 due to the interruption of the power supply), power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 to the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 107 is configured so that both control CPUs 60a and 65a can supply power for a time required for storing (writing) various information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later. Have been. The control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured to be able to retain various information stored in the backup area even after the power supply is cut off.

(About configuration related to power restoration processing)
In the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c, a backup area is provided in addition to a normal storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. This backup area is used to shut down the power supply in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply was cut off at the start of power supply (when power is restored) when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information (such as game information and error information) that can specify a game state such as a random number (contents on hold), the number of holds, a special figure, a general figure, a timer value, and a flag (probable change flag or variable length flag). Control information) is stored in the regular storage area while the pachinko machine 10 is operating, and various kinds of information stored in the regular storage area are stored in the backup area when the power supply is cut off. It has become. The storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off processing when the power supply is cut off (when the power-off signal is input), and the reading of various information stored in the backup area (reading to the regular storage area) is performed. The storage is performed in the power restoration process at the start of power supply (at the time of power restoration).

  Further, a backup power supply 107 of the power supply board 100 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Then, the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a, when the monitor power supply voltage is cut off (drop to the threshold voltage), while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107, Various types of information stored in the main storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are stored in a backup area, and the various types of information can be stored and held even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, it is possible to back up various information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probable state or the short state is provided, whether or not a jackpot game is being performed, and the number of holds. It is possible. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as a backup unit that stores game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off and retains the game information even after the power supply is cut off. I have.

(About power-off processing)
Next, a description will be given of a power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a when the power supply is cut off.

  When the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 is input, the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a perform power-off processing based on the power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Execute The power-off monitoring circuit 103 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 106 at the timing when the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. As a result, before the various components of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable, the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a execute the power-off processing, respectively.

  In the power-off processing, the power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. The various types of control information are stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, the control CPUs 60a and 65a prohibit access to the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, and wait for a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106 to be input. Then, when the reset signal is input, each of the control CPUs 60a and 65a regulates the operation of the control CPUs 60a and 65a. Then, after the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off processing is stored and held as backup data.

(Processing at power-on)
When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 (start of power supply), the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. I do. Once the input of the input reset signal is stopped, the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a execute a power-on process (power recovery process) based on a power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b and 65b. . In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 has been operated. If not, the power supply is cut off (before) based on various control information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. To the state of. If it is determined that the clear switch 102 has been operated in the power-on processing, various control information stored and held in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply is shut down outputs various control commands specifying the control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Then, the display control CPU 70a controls the display content of the display device 17 based on the control command input from the effect control CPU 65a.

  The power-on processing executed based on the power-on processing program will be described with reference to FIG. In the power-on process, when the power supply is started (ON operation of the power switch 101 and restart of the power supply due to the blackout) (step A10), the control CPU 60a, 65a determines whether or not the clear switch 102 is ON in step A11. Is determined. When the result of the determination in step A11 is affirmative, that is, when the clear switch 102 is turned ON, the control CPUs 60a and 65a delete (initialize) various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Then (step A12), the power-on process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step A11 is negative, that is, if the clear switch 102 has not been turned ON, the control CPUs 60a and 65a determine the power based on various control information The power supply is restored to the state at the time of supply interruption (before) (step A13), and the power-on processing ends. In other words, when the power supply from the external power supply is started at the time of the ON operation of the power switch 101 or the recovery from the power failure, only the power ON signal output from the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 is input to the control CPUs 60a and 65a. The control CPUs 60a and 65a return to the state at the time of power supply cutoff (before) based on various control information (backup data) stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c, while the clear switch circuit 104 Are input to the control CPUs 60a and 65a, the control CPUs 60a and 65a execute an initialization process for deleting various control information stored and held in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c.

(About errors)
An error occurring in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the first embodiment, nine types of errors will be described as shown in FIG. 4, but the number and types of the errors are not limited to these. As shown in FIG. 4, for each error, when the error occurs, a priority (priority) for notifying that the error has occurred by the error notifying means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19. Are set as 1, 2, 3,... In the first embodiment, “RAM clear” is set as priority 1, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, and “radio wave sensor error” are set as priority 2, and “vibration” is set as priority 3 "Detection sensor error" is set, "Special electric auditors illegal prize error" is set as priority 4, "Normal electric auditors illegal prize error" is set as priority 5, and "Full error" is set as priority 6. Is set, and “right-handed error” is set as the priority order 7. When a plurality of errors having different priorities occur in an overlapping manner, an error display (notification) indicating that an error having a higher priority (lower numerical value) has occurred is executed with priority.

  For example, when the priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” and the priority 6 “full error” occur simultaneously, the error notification corresponding to the priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” is executed with priority. Is done. When the notification of the priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” is released and the “full error” of the priority 6 has not yet been released (eliminated), the “full error” of the priority 6 has been released. Is notified. Also, if the priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” occurs while the priority 6 “full error” error notification is being executed, the priority 2 “magnetic detection sensor error” error notification is given priority. Will be notified. In addition, when the “full error” of the priority 6 occurs while the error notification of the “magnetic detection sensor error” of the priority 2 is executed, the error notification of the “magnetic detection sensor error” of the priority 2 is issued. The error notification of the priority 6 “full error” is not executed while continuing. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as described later, for errors of a type that can simultaneously execute error notification on the display device 17 as error notification means, if errors occur repeatedly, priority is given to them. Irrespective of this, each error notification can be executed on the display device 17 in parallel. In addition, regarding the error notification performed by the error notification means 17, 18, and 19, the error notification performed by the display device 17 is referred to as an error display to be distinguished, and the display device 17 and other error notification means (lamp device). 18, when the error notification is executed including the speaker 19), it may be referred to as error notification.

  Note that the error in the first embodiment is not limited to a state in which a normal operation is not performed, and even in a state in which a normal operation is performed, there is a possibility that a threat related to the security of the pachinko machine 10 exists. The state is also included.

(About RAM clear)
The “RAM clear” of the priority order 1 is for executing an initialization process for erasing (clearing) storage information of storage means (main control RAM 60c, effect control RAM 65c, etc.) storing game information relating to the progress of the game. The main control CPU 60a determines that the RAM clear operation (operation of turning on the power switch 101 while pressing the clear switch 102) is performed on condition that the RAM clear operation is performed. When the main control CPU 60a determines that “RAM clear” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a RAM clear designation command (error information) specifying that the “RAM clear” has occurred. Then, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) outputs the input RAM clear designation command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the RAM clear designation command to execute the RAM clear notification (error notification). Specifically, the lamp device 18 provided in front of the front frame of the pachinko machine 10 is fully turned on, and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound set in advance so that “RAM clear” can be specified. This RAM clear sound is output continuously for 30 seconds unless the power is turned off (OFF). During that time, an image or the like specifying “RAM clear” is not displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, but an initial image (initial design) set on the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. However, when "RAM clear" occurs, the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 at the effective stop position 27, so that the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed. Can be said to be the RAM clear notification by the display device 17. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the notification, the notification of “RAM clear” is released. That is, the condition for canceling the RAM clear notification is the elapsed time from the start of the notification (detection of the RAM clear).

  Here, when the “RAM clear” occurs, since the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 as described above, the initial image (initial symbol) is displayed. Can be said to be a RAM clear display (error notification) by the display device 17. That is, in the embodiment, the initial image (initial symbol) displayed on the display unit 17a becomes the initialization process display (initialization process notification) indicating the execution of the initialization process. Further, in the initial image displayed on the display unit 17a, an initial symbol (initial decoration) is set to be stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27, and the effective stop position (fixed stop display area) 27 is displayed. , Is set as a display area of the initialization processing display. The initial symbol stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 is configured so as not to overlap with a later-described vibration error display area 204, a full error display area 205, and a right strike error display area 206 (see FIG. 7). .

(Main board error)
The “main board error” of the priority order 2 is an error when an abnormality occurs in the main control CPU 60a included in the main control board 60. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a monitors whether the random number circuit included in the main control CPU 60a normally outputs the random number confirmation signal. If the random number confirmation signal is not normally output, the main control CPU 60a It is determined that a “main board error” has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that a “main board error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends a main board error designation command (error information) indicating that a “main board error” has occurred to the production control board 65 (the production control CPU 65a). ).

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, when a main board error designation command is input, outputs a main board error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, The display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the main board error designation command to execute the main board error notification (error notification). The main board error display by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6A, the characters "Main board error" and the characters "Please call the attendant" Is displayed. That is, in the main board error notification, all the decorative figures (designs) and backgrounds displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the main board error display and become invisible to the player. The main board error notification by the lamp device 18 causes the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame to light up in red. Further, when the main board error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound "An abnormality has been detected in the main board" is output. The main board error notification by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the main board error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

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

  When a magnetic error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs a magnetic error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the loudspeaker 19 based on the magnetic error designation command to execute the magnetic detection sensor error notification (error notification). The display device 17 displays the magnetic detection sensor error using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6B, the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" and "call the attendant" are displayed. Display characters. In other words, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (designs) and backgrounds displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error display and are visible to the player. Disappears. The notification of the error of the magnetic detection sensor by the lamp device 18 causes the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame to light up in yellow. Further, the notification of the magnetic detection sensor error by the speaker 19 outputs a sound “magnetic detection sensor has responded”. Then, the notification of the magnetic detection sensor error by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the magnetic detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About radio wave detection sensor error)
The “radio wave detection sensor error” of priority 2 is an error when the radio wave detection sensor (error detection means) 201 detects a radio wave. Specifically, when the radio wave detection sensor 201 detects a radio wave a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during a predetermined time, the main control CPU 60a determines that a "radio wave detection sensor error" has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a issues a radio wave error designation command (error information) indicating that the “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred, to the effect control board 65 (effect control). It is configured to output to the CPU 65a).

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the radio wave error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 when the radio wave error designation command is input. The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the radio wave error designation command to execute the radio wave detection sensor error notification (error notification). The radio wave detection sensor error display by the display device 17 is executed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a. Specifically, in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, opaque yellow), as shown in FIG. 6C, the characters "radio wave detection sensor error" and "Please call a staff member" are displayed. Display characters. That is, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, all the decorative figures (designs) and backgrounds displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 before the occurrence of the error are hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error display and are visible from the player. Disappears. The notification of the radio wave detection sensor error by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame in green. Further, the notification of the radio wave detection sensor error by the speaker 19 outputs a sound of “abnormality has been detected”. The notification of the radio wave detection sensor error by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the release condition of the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power supply is turned off (OFF).

  Here, the processing is executed by the display device 17 when a “main board error”, a “magnetic detection sensor error”, and a “radio wave detection sensor error” which are set (classified) to the priority 2 (same priority) are generated. Each of the error displays is displayed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, and may be referred to as “full screen error” or “same rank error”. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a plurality of errors having different conditions for determining that an error has occurred by the main control CPU 60a are classified into the same-rank errors. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, if the main control CPU 60a determines that a plurality of errors having different priorities have occurred in duplicate, the higher priority (low numerical value) error has occurred. While the main control CPU 60a determines that the same rank error has occurred repeatedly, the error notification means 17, 18, 19 gives priority to the error notification indicating that the same rank error has occurred. Are executed by the error notification means 17, 18, and 19. For example, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “magnetic detection sensor error” or a “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred during the execution of the main board error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, 19, the effect control CPU 65a Under the control, the error notification means 17, 18, and 19 execute the magnetic detection sensor error notification or the radio wave detection sensor error notification. Similarly, if the main control CPU 60a determines that a “main board error” or “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred during the execution of the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, 19, the effect control CPU 65a Under the control of the above, error notification means 17, 18, and 19 execute main board error notification or radio wave detection sensor error notification. Specifically, when determining that an error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command (error information) for specifying the error that has occurred as described above to the effect control CPU 65a. Indicates that a new error specifying command for specifying the same-rank error is input during execution of the error notification based on the input error specifying command for specifying the same-rank error (the main control CPU 60a specifies the same-rank error). (When an error designation command is output), the error notification means 17, 18, 19 gives priority to the error notification based on the error designation command that specifies the same-rank error input later.

(About vibration detection sensor error)
“Vibration detection sensor error” of priority 3 is an error when the vibration detection sensor (error detection unit) 200 detects vibration. Specifically, when the vibration detection sensor 200 continuously detects vibration for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) under specific conditions, the main control CPU 60a determines that a “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred. . If the main control CPU 60a determines that a “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a issues a vibration error designation command (error information) indicating that a “vibration detection sensor error” has occurred, to the effect control board 65 (effect control). It is configured to output to the CPU 65a).

  When a vibration error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs a vibration error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73, and The control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 control the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 based on the vibration error designation command to execute the vibration detection sensor error notification (error notification). The display of the vibration detection sensor error by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the character "vibration detection sensor error" is displayed in the small vibration error display area 204 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The vibration error display area 204 is set at a position that does not overlap with the effective stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a. Is configured not to be hidden by the display of. In the vibration detection sensor error display by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 relating to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is set as a background, and the "vibration detection sensor error Is displayed. In addition, when the vibration detection sensor error is notified by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame is lit in white. Further, when the vibration detection sensor error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound "vibration detection sensor has responded" is output. Then, the notification of the vibration detection sensor error by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the vibration detection sensor error notification is the elapsed time from the start of the notification (the occurrence of the vibration detection sensor error).

(Regarding Special Motorized Characters Illegal Winning Error)
The priority 4 "special electric auditors illegal prize error" means that the special prize detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball in a state where the special prize solenoid 42 that is activated only when the big hit game is awarded is not in operation. Is a special error. This “special electric-powered-illegal winning prize error” indicates that the special prize solenoid 42 is not operating (the main control CPU 60a does not output a drive signal to the special prize detection sensor 44, the special prize solenoid 42 is not energized). In the state), when the special winning detection sensor 44 detects a pachinko ball, the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric auditors illegal prize error” has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that the “special electric auditors illegal prize error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a indicates that the “special electric auditors illegal prize error” has occurred. Error information and special error information) are output (transmitted) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the special winning detection sensor 44 and the main control CPU 60a constitute a special error detecting means (error detecting means) for detecting a "special electric auditors product illegal winning error".

  The production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65, when the special electric auditors illegal prize error designation command is input, outputs the special electric auditors illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73. The control board 72 and the sound control board 73 control the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 based on the special electric auditors 'prize winning error designation command to notify the special electric auditors' prize winning error (error notification, special error notification, special error display). ). The notification of the special motorized accessory illegal prize error by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame in red. Furthermore, the special electric auditors' prize winning error notification by the speaker 19 continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a humming sound). Then, the notification of the erroneous winning prize error of the special electric accessory by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the condition for canceling the notification of the special electric auditors illegal prize error is the elapsed time from the start of the notification (the occurrence of the special electric auditors illegal prize error). Further, the display device 17 is configured not to display an error (error notification) when a “special electric auditors illegal winning error” occurs. In addition, when the “special electric auditors illegal prize error” occurs, a character image of “special electric auditors illegal prize error” capable of identifying the “special electric auditors illegal prize error” is displayed on the display device 17, The display device 17 may also display a special electric auditors goods illegal winning error display.

(Normal electric accessory illegal prize error)
In the priority order 5, the "ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error" indicates that the second start prize detection sensor 35 is in the state where the start prize solenoid 32 which is activated only when the game per game is provided is not in operation. This is an error when is detected. This “ordinary electric accessory improper winning award error” indicates that the starting winning solenoid 32 is not operating (the main control CPU 60a does not output a drive signal to the starting winning solenoid 32, the starting winning solenoid 32 is not energized). In step (2), when the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls, the main control CPU 60a determines that an “ordinary electric accessory-related illegal winning error” has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” has occurred, the normal electric auditors illegal prize error designation command (indicating that the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” has occurred) is issued. The error information is output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the first embodiment, the second starting winning detection sensor 35 and the main control CPU 60a constitute an error detecting means for detecting an “ordinary electric auditors illegal winning error”.

  The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs a normal electric accessory illegal prize error designation command to the lamp control board 72 when the normal electric auditors illegal prize error designation command is input. The lamp device 18 is controlled based on the command for designating an illegally-operated-power-operated-object prize error to execute an error notification (error-notification) of an ordinary electrically-operated-accessory-illegal prize. The notification of the erroneous winning prize error of the ordinary electric accessory by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame in green. Then, the notification of the erroneous prize-winning error of the ordinary electric accessory by the lamp device 18 is automatically canceled after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the condition for canceling the notification of the normal electric auditors illegal prize error is the elapsed time from the start of the notification (the occurrence of the normal electric auditors illegal prize error). In addition, the display device 17 and the speaker 19 are configured not to perform error notification when an “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” occurs. In addition, at the time of the occurrence of the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error”, a character image of the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” capable of identifying the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” is displayed on the display device 17, The error sound may be output from the speaker 19, and the display device 17 and the speaker 19 may also execute the notification of the normal electric accessory illegal prize error.

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

  When a full error designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 outputs a full error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70 The control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the full error designation command to execute the full error notification (error notification). The full error display by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the character "Please pull out the ball" is displayed in the display area 205 for the full error which is small with respect to the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap with the valid stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a, and the decorative figure that is fixedly displayed at the valid stop position 27 is a display of a full error notification. Is configured so that it is not hidden. Further, the full error display area 205 is set at a position that does not overlap with the vibration error display area 204, and when the "vibration detection sensor error" and the "full error" occur in an overlapping manner, the embodiment will be described. In one pachinko machine 10, the error display of both errors can be simultaneously displayed on the display unit 17 a of the display device 17. In the full error notification by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 related to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is set as a background, and "Please pull out the ball" on the front. Is displayed. In addition, the full error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a sound "Please remove the ball". The full error display by the display device 17 is released on condition that the full error is eliminated (released) (that is, the full detection sensor 203 is turned off). It should be noted that the full error notification by the speaker 19 in the first embodiment is set to end by outputting the sound "Please remove the ball" only once. Further, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification. When a “full error” occurs, the lamp device 18 may be turned on in a light emission mode that can specify the “full error”, and the full error notification may be executed by the lamp device 18 as well.

(About right-handed errors)
The “right hit error” of the priority order 7 is an error when it is detected that the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 75b in the gaming state where the right hit is not recommended. Specifically, in the board surface configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, in a normal state in which the big hit game or the short / short state is not provided, even if the pachinko ball is caused to flow down to the second ball flow-down path 75b, it is advantageous for the player. When the gate sensor 49 detects a predetermined number or more of pachinko balls in a normal state, the main control CPU 60a determines that a "right-handed error" has occurred. If the main control CPU 60a determines that a “right-handed error” has occurred, the main control CPU 60a issues a right-handed error designation command (error information) indicating that the “right-handed error” has occurred, to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a ).

  When the right-handed error designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 outputs the right-handed error designation command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) and the sound control board 73, and the display control board 70 The sound control board 73 controls the display device 17 and the speaker 19 based on the right-handed error designation command to execute right-handed error notification (error notification). The right-handed error display by the display device 17 is executed using a part of the display unit 17a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, the character "Please return to left-handed" is displayed in the right-handed error display area 206 which is small with respect to the entire surface of the display unit 17a. The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap with the valid stop position 27 set on the display unit 17a. Is configured not to be hidden by the display of. The right-handed error display area 206 is set at a position that does not overlap with the vibration error display area 204 and the full error display area 205, and the "vibration detection sensor error", "full error", and "right error" are displayed. In the case where the "batting error" occurs repeatedly, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can simultaneously display the error display of each error on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In the right-handed error display by the display device 17, the effect image displayed in the area other than the effective stop position 27 relating to the game in progress on the display unit 17a is set as a background, and "return to left-handed" is displayed in front of the effect image. "Please" character image is displayed. In addition, when the right-handed error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound of "Please return to left-handed" is output. Then, the right-handed error notification by the display device 17 and the speaker 19 is automatically canceled a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the start of the notification. That is, the cancellation condition of the right-handed error notification is the elapsed time from the start of the notification (the occurrence of the right-handed error). Further, when a “right-handed error” occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification. It should be noted that, when a “right-handed error” occurs, the lamp device 18 may be turned on in a light emission mode capable of specifying the “right-handed error”, and the right-handed error notification may be executed by the lamp device 18 as well. Good.

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the main control RAM 60c and the performance control RAM 65c store error information (error designation command) for specifying the determined type of error. The error information described in each of the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased under the condition that the error is canceled (eliminated).

  As described above, the "RAM clear" of the priority order 1 is to erase the game information stored in the storage means such as the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c by the initialization processing by the clear means 101, 102 and 104. In the pachinko machine 10, the "RAM clear" is set to be notified with the highest priority. That is, each of the priorities 2 to 7 (“Main board error”, “Magnetic detection sensor error”, “Radio wave detection sensor error”, “Vibration detection sensor error”, “Special motorized object illegal prize error”, When the error notification is executed by the corresponding error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, speaker 19) due to the occurrence of "normal electric accessory illegal winning error", "full error", "right-handed error", the RAM When the initialization process is performed by the clear operation, under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a, a RAM clear notification (initialization process notification) indicating that the RAM clear (initialization process) has been performed is output to another. The error notification means (the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) is configured to be executed prior to the error notification. In the first embodiment, since the RAM clear notification is mainly performed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, when the RAM clear (initialization process) is performed, another error notification is performed by the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. Is performed, the lamp device 18 is fully lit, and the speaker 19 outputs a RAM clear sound. Further, the display device 17 preferentially displays the initial image instead of the various error display images.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the error notification corresponding to the same rank error is forcibly released by turning off the power (OFF), and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The clearing means 101, 102, and 104 including the power switch 101 to be turned on have a function as first notification stopping means for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification means 17, 18, and 19. Further, when the power is turned on (including when the power is restored after a power failure), it is stored in a storage means such as the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c by an initialization process based on the clear signal from the clear means 101, 102, and 104. The game information (memory information) is deleted (initialized). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the clearing means 101, 102, and 104 as the first notification stopping means uses the signal (clearing signal) from the clearing means 101, 102, and 104 to store the memory (the control RAM 60c, 65c) has a function as initialization notification stopping means for initializing the error information and the game information relating to the progress of the game stored in the game. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the power-on process based on the power-on signal output from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 by turning on the power switch 101 forcibly canceling the error notification, The initialization processing for initializing the game information relating to the progress of the game is not performed. However, when power is restored by stopping the power supply by turning off the power switch 101 and then turning on the power switch 101, or when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped due to a power failure or the like, the storage unit ( The error information stored in the control RAMs 60c, 65c) is erased. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the power switch 101 and the power-off monitoring circuit 103 constitute the second notification stopping means, and the signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 constituting the second notification stopping means is provided. When only the (power ON signal) is input to the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a, the control CPUs 60a and 65a keep (initialize) the game information stored in the storage means (control RAMs 60c and 65c). (Without error information). As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the error information stored in the storage unit (the control RAMs 60c and 65c) and the game as the notification stop unit that forcibly stops the error notification by the error notification units 17, 18, and 19. Initialization notification stopping means (initializing means 101, 102, 104) for initializing information and non-initialization for initializing error information while retaining game information stored in storage means (control RAMs 60c, 65c). There are two types of notification stopping means, namely, a notification stopping means (power switch 101 and power cutoff monitoring circuit 103).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, each of the priorities 2 to 7 (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “ The error notification means (display device 17, lamp device 18, lamp device 18, etc.) corresponding to the error notification due to the occurrence of the "special electric accessory illegal prize error", the "ordinary electric accessory illegal prize error", the "full error" If the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is interrupted during the execution by the speaker 19) and the power recovery processing is executed at the time of power recovery thereafter, the power recovery is performed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. The power recovery processing execution notification that the power processing has been executed is executed by the error notification means (the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) prior to the error notification. It is. That is, in the first embodiment, when the power recovery processing is executed in a state where various error display images are displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the message “Power recovery processing is executed. The image of the character "Ita" is displayed (see FIG. 8). Note that the notification of the execution of the power recovery process ends continuously for a preset notification time (for example, 5 seconds).

  Here, when the error occurs, such as the "vibration detection sensor error", the "full error", and the "right strike error", the display device 17 displays the partial areas 204, 205, and 206 of the display unit 17a. When displaying an error display using the display device 17, the effect control CPU 65 a executes on the display device 17 in a state where no error has occurred and in a state where an error has occurred and the error display is displayed on the display unit 17 a. It is configured to change the display mode of the decoration figure (symbol) in the symbol fluctuation effect to be performed. That is, it is configured to variably display the decorative figure in the area excluding the vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206, so that both the error display and the symbol fluctuation effect are suitably performed. It is designed to be visible. In other words, the display device 17 is configured to variably display the decoration diagram in different modes before and after the error designation command (error information) is output from the main control CPU 60a.

  As an example of a method of variably displaying a decoration diagram in a different manner on the display device 17, a layer process is given as an example. The layer processing is an image processing for displaying a specific image by displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying images on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 in a superimposed manner. By displaying the decorative figure and displaying the image of the error display on the layer in front of the layer displaying the decorative figure, the image of the error display is displayed in parallel with the image of the pattern variation effect on the display unit 17a. can do. That is, when no error has occurred, by hiding the image of the layer displaying the image of the error display, only the symbol variation effect image is displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player, By displaying the image of the layer displaying the image of the error display, the image of the symbol variation effect and the image of the error display are displayed on the display unit 17a so as to be visible to the player in an overlapping state. Thus, it appears as if the decorative figure is variably displayed on the display unit 17a in different modes before and after the occurrence of the error.

  Here, the various errors that occur in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment are caused when the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command (error information) to the effect control board 60 (effect control CPU 65a) when an error occurs. At the same time, a type 1 error that outputs a security signal (error occurrence signal) indicating the occurrence of an error to the hall computer HP (external) via an output terminal provided on the external terminal board 92, and a security signal (error occurrence signal) Is not output to the hall computer HP. In the first embodiment, “RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”, “vibration detection sensor error”, “special” “Electric-powered-machine illegal prize error” and “ordinary-powered-machine illegal prize-winning error” are classified into the first type error. Errors are classified (see FIG. 4).

  Also, in the first embodiment, the same-rank errors (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) having a higher priority than the special error “special electric auditors illegal winning error” ) Is a high-priority error, and when the high-priority error occurs, the main control CPU 60a outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP and outputs a corresponding error designation command (high-priority error information). It outputs (transmits) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). On the other hand, when the “full error” and the “right-handed error”, which have lower priorities than the special error “special electric accessory illegal winning error”, are regarded as low-priority errors, the low-priority error has occurred. In this case, the main control CPU 60a outputs (transmits) only the corresponding error designation command (low-priority error information) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) without outputting the security signal to the hall computer HP. It has become. In the first embodiment, even when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error having a higher priority than the high-priority error (equal-rank error) (“RAM clear” in the first embodiment) has occurred, the security signal is also output. It is configured to output to the hall computer HP and output (transmit) a corresponding error designation command (error information of “RAM clear”) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), and to output a high priority error and the high priority error. When the main control CPU 60a determines that an error having a higher priority than the priority error has occurred, a security signal is output to the outside (the hall computer HP) from a common output terminal. The high-priority error and a low-priority error having a lower priority than the high-priority error (“vibration detection sensor error”, “special electric auditors illegal prize error”, “normal electric auditors illegal prize error”, When “full error” and “right-handed error” occur repeatedly, that is, the error designation command specifying the high-priority error and the error designation command specifying the low-priority error transmitted from the main control CPU 60a. When the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) is received in duplicate, the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) transmits a high-priority error notification corresponding to the high-priority error to an error notification unit (display). Device 17, a lamp device 18, and a speaker 19).

  In addition, as described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred, a low-priority error that is lower in priority than a high-priority error that is the same-priority error (full-screen error) outputs a security signal to the outside. Signal output errors such as "vibration detection sensor error", "special electric auditors illegal prize error", "ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error" etc., "full error" not outputting security signal to the outside, "right strike" Error "and other non-signal output errors.

  Here, as described above, a high-priority error that has a higher priority than the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” such as a “main board error”, a “magnetic detection sensor error”, and a “radio wave detection sensor error” has occurred. In the case, the corresponding error display (high-priority error display) is displayed on the entire display section 17a of the display device 17, whereas when the "special electric auditors illegal winning error" occurs, the display device 17a is displayed. , The error display (special error display) is not executed, and when a high-priority error occurs, the display device 17 displays a larger error than when a special error “special electric auditors illegal prize error” occurs. A high priority error display is displayed in the area. The high-priority error according to the first embodiment is a full-screen error (equal-rank error) in which the error display is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a as described above, and the high-priority error has occurred. In this case (when the main control CPU determines that an error has occurred), the effect control CPU 65a displays an error display on the entire screen of the display unit 17a, so that the symbol variation effect during execution (displaying) (effect symbol) ) Is configured to control the display device 17 via the display control CPU 70a so as to hide the display.

  `` Vibration detection sensor error '', `` Full '' with lower priority than the high priority errors (`` Main board error '', `` Magnetic detection sensor error '', `` Radio detection sensor error '') which are the same rank error (full screen error) When a low-priority error (low-priority error) such as “error” and “right-handed error” occurs, as described above, a small vibration error display area 204 and a full error The display device 205 is configured to display an error display in the display region 205 and the right-handed error display region 206. In the display device 17, the high-priority error notification (the high-priority error display) is displayed when the low-priority error occurs. In this case, the display is made in an area larger than the low priority error display displayed on the display device 17. When a low-priority error for displaying an error display in the small display areas 204, 205, 206 over the entire surface of the display unit 17a occurs (when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred), the effect control is performed. The CPU 65a controls the display control CPU 70a to display the error display of the low-priority error in the corresponding display areas 204, 205, 206 while continuing to display the symbol fluctuation effect (effect symbol) being displayed on the display unit 17a. The display device 17 is configured to be controlled via the display device 17. The “special electric auditors illegal prize error” and the “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error” are also low-priority errors having a lower priority than the same-rank error. In the first embodiment, the “normal motorized accessory illegal prize error” is set as an error in which no error display is performed on the display device 17. Therefore, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the low-priority error is “vibration”. “Detection sensor error”, “full error” and “right-handed error” are used as targets.

  The specific variable display units 54A and 54B are provided when a low-priority error (low-priority error) having a lower priority than the same-priority error (high-priority error) occurs on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. The display area 17a is set to an area that does not overlap the vibration error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206 in which an error display is displayed. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the "vibration detection sensor error", the "full error", and the "right-handed error", which are low-priority errors, have occurred, the corresponding error display corresponds to the corresponding display area 204, 205. , 206, the display of the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display portions 54A, 54B is configured to be able to continue a display state that can be visually recognized from the front side without being hidden by an error display. ing. In other words, even if an error display corresponding to the display unit 17a is displayed due to the occurrence of the low-priority error, the variable state and the stop state of the fourth and fifth symbols on the specific variable display units 54A and 54B can be continuously viewed. Can be displayed. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the same rank error (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) that is a full screen error has occurred, the display unit 17a Is displayed on the entire surface of the symbol, but the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are not hidden by the error indicator, and the variable state and the stop of the fourth and fifth symbols are stopped. The state is configured to be continuously visible. Specifically, the fourth and fifth symbols of the specific variable display sections 54A and 54B are displayed on the layer in front of the layer on which the same rank error is displayed on the display section 17a, and the error display of the same rank error and the fourth The fourth and fifth symbols can be visually recognized simultaneously.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as to the “RAM clear” which is an error (high-order error) having a higher priority than the same-rank error (high-priority error), the display device 17 uses the initial image ( (Initial symbol) is displayed at the effective stop position 27, and the display device 17 can simultaneously display other low-priority errors. That is, while the error display (initial image) of “RAM clear” having a higher priority than the same-rank error is being displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, the main control CPU 60a determines that the low-rank error has a lower priority than the same-rank error. If it is determined that a specific low-rank error such as a "vibration detection sensor error", "full error" or "right-handed error" has occurred, the RAM clear display (error notification) being displayed and the error of the specific low-rank error This can be displayed in parallel with the display (see FIG. 9A).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 notify the RAM clear of “RAM clear” which is a high-order error having a higher priority than the same-order error (in the display device 17, If the main control CPU 60a determines that the same rank error has occurred while the (initial image display) is being executed, the main control CPU 60a determines the same rank error until the RAM clear notification ends. It is configured to hold the output of the command. Then, after the completion of the RAM clear notification, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command for specifying the same rank error to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65, based on the error designation command specifying the same rank error, the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), the lamp control board 72, the display device 17 via the sound control board 73, The lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are controlled so that an error notification of the same rank error is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19. That is, the effect control CPU 65a causes the error notification means such as the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 to execute the error notification for specifying the same-rank error that occurred during the RAM clear notification after the RAM clear notification ends. (See FIG. 9B). Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “main board error” has occurred during the execution of the RAM clear notification, the main board error designation command is issued to the effect control board 65 (effect control board) after the completion of the RAM clear notification. Output to the CPU 65a).

(About error notification processing)
Next, an error notification process executed when an error occurs in the pachinko machine 10 as described above (when the main control CPU 60a determines that an error has occurred) will be described with reference to FIG. In the error notification process, when determining that an error has occurred (step B10), the main control CPU 60a outputs a corresponding error designation command and outputs a corresponding error notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a to the error notification means (display device). 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) (step B11). Then, it is determined in step B12 whether or not a condition for canceling the error notification that is being executed (power cutoff, notification time has elapsed, error cancellation, etc.) has been satisfied. If the determination result in step B12 is affirmative, The error notification processing ends. If the result of the determination in step B12 is negative, the process proceeds to step B13 to determine whether or not a new error has occurred. If the result of the determination is negative, the process returns to step B12 to repeat the processing.

  If the result of the determination in step B13 is affirmative, that is, if a new error occurs repeatedly during the execution of the error notification, the process proceeds to step B14, where the priority of the newly generated error is determined by the error notification. It is determined whether or not the priority is higher than the priority of the error being executed. If the determination result in step B14 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a outputs an error designation command corresponding to the newly generated error, and outputs an error notification corresponding to control under the effect control CPU 65a to the error notification means (display The program is executed by the device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19) (step B15). That is, if both the error during the execution of the error notification and the newly generated error are the same-rank error, the error notifying unit executes the error notification of the newly generated error (the error that occurred later) by the error notifying unit, and If the priority of the error that has occurred is higher than the priority of the error during the execution of the error notification, the error notification of the newly generated error is executed by the error notification unit. Then, the process shifts to step B16 to determine whether or not a condition for canceling the error notification being executed is satisfied. If the determination result in step B16 is affirmative, the error notification process ends. If the result of the determination in step B16 is negative, the processing in step B16 is repeated.

  Next, when the result of the determination in the step B14 is negative, that is, when the priority of the error that occurred during the execution of the error notification is lower than the priority of the error during the execution of the error notification, the process proceeds to step B17. Then, it is determined whether or not the error notification of the newly generated error can be executed simultaneously with the error notification being executed. If the result of the determination in step B17 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step B17 to execute the notification of a newly generated error. In this case, a plurality of error notifications are executed in parallel. Specifically, when the vibration detection sensor error display corresponding to the priority 3 “vibration detection sensor error” is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, and the priority 6 “full error” occurs, An error message “Vibration detection sensor error” and “Please remove the ball” are simultaneously displayed on the display section 17a. Here, a target that can simultaneously notify a plurality of error notifications is an error notification executed by the display device 17 and excludes an error notification executed by the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a is provided with a function as a hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a hit game upon winning (winning of a specific condition) in one of the start winning ports 30a and 31a. I have. In addition, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game providing means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure fluctuation display (after the end of the symbol fluctuation effect). The main control CPU 60a starts the change in the symbol change effect to be performed by the display means (the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the display device 17) when one of the start winning ports 30a and 31a is won. It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a pattern (a special figure variation pattern) from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage means. In addition, the main control CPU 60a has a function as an error determination unit that determines which of a plurality of types of errors for which a priority order to be notified has occurred has occurred.

  The display device 17 has a function as an error notification unit that can execute error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors. The effect control CPU 65a has a function as a notification control unit or a control unit that controls the display device 17 so as to execute the error notification on the display device 17 as the error notification unit. When the main control CPU 60a as the error determination unit determines that an error having a different priority has occurred during the execution of the error display by the display device 17 as the error notification unit, the effect control CPU 65a determines the priority order. The display device 17 is configured to control an error display of a high error. Furthermore, during the execution of the error display by the display device 17 as the error notification means, the effect control CPU 65a determines that the same priority error classified into the same priority as the error during the execution of the error display has occurred. When the main control CPU 60a determines that the error has occurred, the display device 17 is controlled to display an error of the same rank error that has occurred later. Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the main control CPU 60a as the error determination unit to take precedence over the same-rank error while the display device 17 as the error notification unit is executing the error display of the high-rank error having a higher priority than the same-rank error. A function of controlling the display device 17 as an error notifying means so as to execute an error display during execution and an error display of a low-order error in parallel when it is determined that a low-order error with a low order has occurred; It has.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a decorative symbol determining unit that determines a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 17 based on the determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determining unit, and stops and displays the determined decorative symbol. It functions as effect display control means for controlling the display device 17 so as to cause the display device 17 to perform. The effect control CPU 65a, when the main control CPU 60a acquires winning information (establishment of specific conditions), triggers one of a plurality of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation effect to be performed on the display device 17. It has a function as an effect pattern determining means to be determined. The effect control CPU 65a as effect pattern determination means determines an effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the fourth or the fifth during the display of the special figure change (special design change) on the special figure display units (special display units) 50A and 50B and the stop of the special figure change (special design). The specific variable display units 54A and 54B are controlled so as to display the variable state and the stopped state of the symbol (identification information), and the main control CPU (error determination unit) 60a determines that the same rank error or the low rank error has occurred. In any case of the determination, a function is provided as a control unit that controls the specific variable display units 54A and 54B so that the display of the variable state and the stop state of the fourth or fifth symbol is continued. Note that the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 are provided with an error notifying unit (error notifying unit) for executing error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors based on the error information output from the main control CPU 60a as the error determining unit. (Notification means).

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

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

  When the big hit determination is a hit determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure change pattern from the special figure change patterns for a hit based on the winning information. When the big hit determination is a hit determination result, the main control CPU 60a sets the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to "1". Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the symbol variation. When the special figure change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding effect pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the pattern change effect on the display device 17. Is done. Then, when the fluctuation time set in the special figure fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and an all-symbol stop command, and thereby, the predetermined big hit in the special figure display units 50A and 50B is determined. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the display unit 17a of the display device 17 by a hit display. In the specific variable display sections 54A and 54B set in the display section 17a of the display device 17, under the control of the effect control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a, the special figure change display on the corresponding special figure display sections 50A and 50B is performed. In the middle, the fourth or fifth symbol is displayed in a variable state, and the fourth or fifth symbol is stopped in the specific variable display portions 54A, 54B together with the stop of the special figure variable display in the corresponding special figure display portions 50A, 50B. Is displayed. Then, when the hit display is displayed on the display section 17a of the display device 17, the big hit game is started.

  In the big hit game, a round game for opening the special opening / closing member 40b of the special winning section 40 is executed for a specified number of rounds, and during each round game, the pachinko ball wins in the special winning opening 40a, so that many prize balls are won. Can be acquired. Then, when the round game is executed for the specified number of rounds, the big hit game ends. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets "0" to the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c with the end of the big hit game.

  If the big hit determination is a loss determination result, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure variation pattern from the special figure variation patterns for the loss based on the winning information. In the case where the big hit determination is a result of the loss, the big hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c remains “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command instructing the start of the symbol variation in the same manner as in the case where the big hit determination is a hit determination result. When the special figure change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a corresponding effect pattern command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a), thereby starting the pattern change effect on the display device 17. Is done. Then, when the fluctuation time set in the special figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure designation command and an all-symbol stop command, whereby the predetermined figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. The special figure is stopped and displayed, and the decorative figure is displayed at the effective stop position 27 on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 as a fixed stop with an off display. In addition, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B set in the display unit 17a of the display device 17 respond to the control of the effect control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a in the same manner as in the case of the hit determination result of the big hit determination. The fourth or fifth symbol is displayed in a variable state during the special figure change display on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, and when the special figure change display is stopped on the corresponding special figure display section 50A and 50B, the specific variable is displayed. The fourth or fifth symbol is stopped and displayed on the display units 54A and 54B.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, priorities for reporting various errors generated in the pachinko machine 10 are set. In the first embodiment, the priorities are set to 3 to 7. Error (“vibration detection sensor error”, “special electric auditors illegal prize error”, “ordinary electric auditors illegal prize error”, “full error”, “right-handed error”) and the display device 17, When the corresponding error notification is executed in the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19, the errors set to priorities 1 to 2 (“RAM clear”, “main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “ If a radio wave detection sensor error occurs, an error corresponding to the higher priority "RAM clear", "main board error", "magnetic detection sensor error", or "radio wave detection sensor error" The notification is preferentially executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19. That is, when a plurality of errors occur at the same time, an error with a higher priority can be notified with priority.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the “main board error”, the “magnetic detection sensor error”, and the “radio wave detection sensor error” are classified into the same priority, and when these same-order errors occur repeatedly. Is configured to notify the same rank error that has occurred later, so that the player or the clerk can be notified of the newest same rank error. In addition, by classifying a plurality of errors into the same priority, the number of priorities can be reduced and the control load can be reduced even when the types of errors increase.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, regarding the “vibration detection sensor error”, the “full error”, and the “right-handed error”, error display areas 204, 205, and 206 on which an error display is displayed on the display device 17. Are set so as not to overlap each other (see FIG. 7). Therefore, when these errors occur repeatedly, all the error displays that have occurred repeatedly on the display device 17 can be displayed simultaneously (in parallel). It can be checked whether such an error has occurred. The error display areas 204, 205, and 206 for displaying error displays corresponding to the "vibration detection sensor error", the "full error", and the "right-handed error" on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 are all displayed. Since the display section 17a is set so as not to overlap with the effective stop position 27 at which the decorative figure (symbol) is fixedly stopped and displayed, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the decorative figure (symbol) from being lowered by the error display.

  Here, when the “RAM clear” with the highest priority occurs, even if the error notification corresponding to the error of the other priority is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, these other errors are performed. Is performed on the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, which can specify the occurrence of the "RAM clear" prior to the error of the above, so that the initialization process is executed for the player or the clerk. It can be surely notified. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, even when the RAM clear notification is executed by the lamp device 18 or the speaker 19, the display device 17 displays the “vibration detection sensor error”, the “full error”, and the “right An error display of a specific low-priority error (low-priority error) such as “hitting error” can be executed. That is, the RAM clear display during execution and the error display of the specific low-priority error can be executed in parallel on the display device 17, and the occurrence of a plurality of errors can be confirmed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the same-rank error occurs while the RAM clear notification is being executed, the same-rank error remains until the RAM clear notification ends. The error notification is made to stand by, and after the completion of the RAM clear notification, the error notification of the same rank error is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, so that the "RAM clear" of the highest priority in the pachinko machine is performed. The occurrence of the same rank error that occurred during execution of the RAM clear notification can be reported while reliably reporting the occurrence.

  When a high-priority error such as a “main board error”, a “magnetic detection sensor error”, or a “radio wave detection sensor error” having a higher priority than the “special electric accessory illegal prize error” occurs, the above-mentioned indication is displayed. A corresponding high-priority error display is displayed on the entire display unit 17a of the device 17 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a specific low-priority error such as a “vibration detection sensor error”, a “full error”, or a “right-handed error” having a lower priority than the high-priority error occurs, the display unit 17a of the display device 17 is displayed. The specific low-priority error display is displayed in the small error display areas 204, 205, and 206 over the entire area (see FIG. 7). That is, the display device 17 is configured to display the high-priority error display in an area larger than the specific low-priority error display, and has a higher priority than the special error “special electric auditors illegal prize error”. When a high-priority error occurs, the occurrence of the error can be recognized more reliably.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the specific variable display units 54A and 54B are displayed on the display unit 17a when a low-priority error having a lower priority than the same-rank error occurs. Since the error display area 204, the full error display area 205, and the right-handed error display area 206 are provided in areas that do not overlap (see FIG. 7), an error display is displayed in these display areas 204, 205, and 206. Even when a low-priority error occurs, the display state of the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) on the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B can be confirmed. That is, even if a low priority error occurs and an error display is displayed in the display areas 204, 205, and 206 of the display unit 17a, the display of the fourth and fifth symbols (identification information) on the specific variable display units 54A and 54B. Depending on the state, it is possible to confirm whether the special figure change display is being executed or the special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. In addition, when the same rank error occurs, an error display corresponding to the same rank error is displayed on the entire surface of the display unit 17a, and the symbol variation effect (decorative figure) displayed on the display unit 17a is not displayed. (A state in which a player or a store clerk cannot visually recognize), but the fourth and fifth symbols of the specific variable display portions 54A and 54B are not hidden behind the error display of the same rank error (FIG. 6). ), The state of the special figure change display on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B can be confirmed by the display state of the fourth and fifth symbols.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a has a higher priority than the same rank error (“main board error”, “magnetic detection sensor error”, “radio wave detection sensor error”) and the same rank error. When it is determined that a high error (“RAM clear”) has occurred, the main control CPU 60a outputs a corresponding error designation command to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) and outputs a security signal to the hall computer HP. . When the plurality of errors occur, the main control CPU 60a outputs the security signal using the common output terminal, so that the configuration can be simplified and the control can be simplified.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “full error” and a “right-handed error” having lower priorities than the same-rank error have occurred, the main control CPU 60a sends an external security signal. Since it is configured not to output, it is possible to suppress output of the security signal excessively. In other words, by classifying a plurality of types of errors into a signal output error that outputs a security signal when an error occurs and a non-signal output error that does not output a security signal when an error occurs, a security signal can be output without excessive output. It is possible to notify the store of a high-priority error that needs to be addressed by the store.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, a power-off signal is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 to the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a, and the main control CPU 60a and the performance The control CPU 65a executes power-off processing based on a power-off processing program stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. In this power-off process, power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a, and the control CPUs 60a and 65a are stored and held in the corresponding storage areas of the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. The control information stored in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c is stored and held. When the control CPU 60a, 65a receives the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106, the control CPU 60a, 65a regulates the operation of the control CPU 60a, 65a, and stores various information stored in the backup area by the power-off processing as backup data. Will be retained.

  When the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is started after the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a execute the power-on processing stored in the corresponding control ROMs 60b, 65b. A power-on process (power recovery process) is executed based on the program. In the power-on process, if the clear switch 102 is not operated (if it is not “RAM clear”), the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a store various control information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c, 65c. Based on the power supply cutoff (previous) based on the power supply. When the power-on process is performed, a power-recovery process execution notification that the power-recovery process has been performed is executed on the display device 17 under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, an image of the character "power recovery processing has been executed" is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17, and the power-on processing (power recovery processing) is executed for the player or the clerk. You can report that.

  Here, in the power-on process (recovery process) that is not the “RAM clear”, the game related to the progress of the game such as the big hit information, the probability change information, and the short / short information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c and the performance control RAM 65c. Only the error information is initialized while retaining the information. That is, while the error notification is being performed on the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 to the main control RAM 60c and the performance control RAM 65c is cut off, and when the power is restored thereafter, When the power-on processing (power recovery processing) is executed, information relating to an error that has occurred when the power supply was interrupted (before) is initialized in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. When the power-on process (power-recovery process) is performed, a power-recovery-process execution notification indicating that the power-on process (power-recovery process) has been performed is displayed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. Since the apparatus 17 is configured to be executed, it is possible to notify that the power-on processing (power recovery processing) has been executed. In the power-on process (power recovery process), the error information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is initialized (erased). When the error detection means detects an error and an error notification is executed by the display device 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19, and it is not possible to reliably recognize that the power-on process (power restoration process) has been executed. There is. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the power-on process (power recovery process) is executed, the power-on process (power recovery process) is executed under the control of the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a. Since the power recovery process execution notification to that effect is configured to be executed by the display device 17 prior to the error notification, it is possible to reliably notify that the power-on process (power recovery process) has been executed.

  In the first embodiment, the error notification can be forcibly stopped by turning off the power switch 101 constituting the clearing means 101, 102, 104, and the output from the clear switch circuit 104 constituting the clearing means 101, 102, 104 can be obtained. Since the control RAMs 60a and 65a are configured to be initialized by the clear signal that is issued, there is no need to separately provide means for forcibly stopping error notification, and the configuration can be simplified.

  Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment differs from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment only in the processing when the same rank error occurs repeatedly, and the other configurations are the same. As for, only the portions different from the first embodiment will be described. For the sake of convenience, in the case where the same-rank errors occur repeatedly with a time difference, the same-rank error that occurred first is referred to as the first-rank error, and the same-rank error that occurred later is referred to as the second-rank error. There are cases.

  In the display device 17 according to the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11, a specific image is displayed by superimposing a plurality of layers 220, 221, 222, and 223 that can display various images on the display unit 17 a. It is configured to obtain. Specifically, in the display device 17, a first layer 221 and a second layer 222 capable of displaying the same rank error display image are arranged in front of and behind the symbol layer 220 on which the symbol variation effect image is displayed. A third layer 223 capable of displaying the fourth and fifth symbols (specific variable display portions 54A and 54B) is provided on the front side (the forefront) of the second layer 222 in addition to the third layer 223. The first layer 221 and the second layer 222 are transparent when the image of the same rank error display is not displayed, and the image of the symbol variation effect displayed on the symbol layer 220 is transmitted through both the layers 221 and 222. To be visible from the front. Then, by displaying an image of the same-rank error display specifying the same-rank error on the first layer 221 or the second layer 222, the corresponding layers 221 and 222 displaying the same-rank error display are entirely opaque. As a result, the image of the symbol fluctuation effect displayed on the symbol layer 220 is configured to be invisible from the front side. Note that the fourth and fifth symbols displayed on the third layer 223 located on the foreground are always from the front side regardless of the display / non-display of the same rank error display image on the first layer 221 or the second layer 222. It is kept visible. In addition, the display device 17 displays, under the control of the effect control CPU 65a, a first-to-first-order error display for specifying the first-to-first-order error on the first layer 221 located immediately before the symbol layer 220. A setting is made to display a rear-equal error display for specifying a rear-equal error on the second layer 222 overlapping the front side of the one layer 221.

  That is, in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the display device 17 displays the same-priority error display for specifying the same-priority error on the first layer 221 (see FIG. 11A), the main control If the CPU 60a determines that a rear-equal-rank error has occurred, the CPU 60a outputs an error designation command for specifying the rear-equal-rank error to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Then, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 controls the display device 17 via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) based on an error designation command for specifying the rear-ranking error. After specifying the error, the same-rank error display is displayed on the second layer 222 (see FIG. 11B). In other words, when the same-rank error display for identifying the first-middle-rank error is displayed on the display device 17, if the second-middle-rank error occurs, the first-middle-rank error display is continuously displayed, and By displaying the same rank error display on the second layer 222 on the front side, a player or a clerk can visually recognize only the rear same rank error display.

  Specifically, a state in which a main board error display (FIG. 6A) corresponding to the “main board error” that is the same rank error is displayed on the display unit 17a of the display device 17 so as to be visible from the front side. In FIG. 11A, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a “magnetic detection sensor error” has occurred, the effect control CPU 65a can be visually recognized by a player or a clerk on the display unit 17a of the display device 17. In this manner, the magnetic detection sensor error display (FIG. 6 (b) is displayed in a visible state from the front side, and the display of the main board error display is continued on the rear side hidden by the magnetic detection sensor error display (FIG. 11 ( b)), the display device 17 is controlled via the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a).

  According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when a rear tie error occurs while the error display of the first tie error is displayed on the display device 17, the error display of the first tie error is continued. Since the error display of the same rank error is displayed on the display device 17 in a visible state, when the same rank error occurs repeatedly, the same rank error (first same rank error) that occurred earlier is displayed. It is not necessary to perform control for canceling the error display (erasing the image itself), and it is possible to reduce the control load on the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). The other effects of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Example of change]
The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in each of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following configuration can be employed.
(1) In each of the embodiments, the display of the corresponding error display (error notification) on the entire screen of the display unit as the same rank error is classified, but the error display is performed in a display area set in a part of the display unit. A plurality of types of errors displaying (error display corresponding to low-priority errors in the embodiment) can be classified as same-rank errors. As described above, when a plurality of types of errors for displaying an error display in a display area set in a part of the display unit are regarded as the same rank error, the error displays of all the same rank errors are displayed in a common display area. Alternatively, the display areas for displaying the error displays of the same rank errors may be set at positions that do not overlap each other. If the display areas for displaying the same-rank error display are set at positions that do not overlap each other, when a plurality of the same-rank errors occur repeatedly, any of the plurality of same-rank errors is displayed. Can be displayed in a visible state.
(2) In each embodiment, when an error notification of “RAM clear” (high-order error) is being executed by the notification unit and an error of the same order occurs, an error designation command (from the main control CPU to the production control CPU) is issued. By delaying the output of (error information), the notification of the same rank error is executed by the notification means after the completion of the error notification of “RAM clear”. The execution may be delayed. That is, when the main control CPU determines that the same rank error has occurred while the error notification of “RAM clear” is being executed by the notification means, it outputs the corresponding error designation command without delay, and outputs the error designation command. The effect control CPU to which is input may delay the output of the control signal for causing the notifying unit to execute the error notification of the same-rank error until the error notification of “RAM clear” ends.

(3) In each of the embodiments, the cancellation condition of the error notification of the same-rank error is the same (power off), but may be different cancellation conditions. That is, the error of the release condition for the power-off may be mixed with the error of the release condition that has elapsed since the start of the notification (error occurrence). When the condition for canceling the error notification of the same rank error is the elapsed time from the start of the notification, the error display of the rear same rank error is displayed in front of the error display of the first same rank error as in the second embodiment. In the configuration where the error of canceling the error display of the same rank error is satisfied earlier than the condition of canceling the error display of the same rank error, the error display of the same rank error is displayed so that the player or the clerk can see it. can do.
(4) In the first embodiment, when a low-priority error having a lower priority than the same-rank error occurs during the execution of the error notification corresponding to the same-rank error, the corresponding error notification is not executed. However, as in the second embodiment, the error display of the same priority error is displayed on the second layer on the front side, and the error display of the low priority error is displayed on the first layer on the rear side. Can be. In this case, the error display of the low-priority error is hidden by the error display of the same-rank error, so that the player or the clerk can be informed of the occurrence of the high-priority error without fail.
(5) In each embodiment, the display device on which the symbol variation effect is executed is given as the error notification means (notification means), but an error display (error notification) is displayed on a sub-display device provided separately from the display device. A configuration may be employed. That is, if the symbol variation effect is displayed on the display device and the error display is displayed on the sub-display device, the visibility of the symbol variation effect is reduced by the error display corresponding to the error generated during the symbol variation effect. The occurrence of an error can be reliably notified under the condition that the error can be prevented.

(6) In each embodiment, as the error notification corresponding to “RAM clear”, the display device does not execute the error display specifying “RAM clear”. However, “RAM clear” is specified in the display control RAM. The image data for displaying the character “RAM CLEAR” is stored as the image data for the RAM clear display to be performed. When “RAM CLEAR” occurs, the RAM clear display image is displayed on the display unit of the display device at the effective stop position. (Fixed stop display area). Further, the image of the RAM clear display is displayed on the display unit at the timing when the initialization process by “RAM clear” is started, and the initial image is processed as described in the first embodiment until the subsequent initialization process ends. (Initial symbol) may be displayed.
(7) In the case where error notification of a higher priority error is executed with priority when errors occur in duplicate, the first error notification that cannot be performed simultaneously or in parallel, such as a lamp device or a speaker, cannot be performed. The error notification means of the first embodiment executes error notification with a high priority, while the second error notification means capable of executing different error notifications simultaneously or in parallel, such as a display device, generates a plurality of error notifications regardless of the priority. An execution configuration may be employed. For example, if a “vibration detection sensor error” occurs while the full error notification is being executed on the display device and the speaker, the display device displays the full error notification and the vibration detection sensor error notification image in parallel with the speaker. Then, a sound of an error notification of a "vibration detection sensor error" having a higher priority is output. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the occurrence of a plurality of errors by display and to notify the occurrence of a high-priority error by voice.
(8) The notification of the execution of the power recovery process is not limited to the notification by the display device, and may be notified by a lamp device or a speaker.

(9) In each embodiment, a plurality of error notifications are displayed simultaneously for each of the errors of priority 3 to 7 so that the regions for displaying the error notification corresponding to the display unit of the display device do not overlap each other. However, when a plurality of errors occur repeatedly with one error display area for each of the errors having priority levels 3 to 7, an error notification corresponding to the highest priority error is displayed. A configuration for displaying the error in the error display area may be employed.
(10) In the second embodiment, the first-rank error indication for specifying the first-rank error is displayed on the first layer, and the second-rank error indication for specifying the second-rank error is displayed on the second layer. However, each of a plurality of errors classified as the same-rank error may be displayed on different layers. The display device is controlled so that the layer on which the same rank error that occurs later is displayed is positioned at the forefront, so that only the same rank error that occurs later can be visually recognized from the front side. obtain.
(11) In each embodiment, when the same rank error occurs repeatedly, the error display of the later same rank error is displayed on the display device in a visible state. The error display of the ranking error may be maintained in a visible state. As a configuration for maintaining the error display of the same rank error that has occurred earlier in a visible state, the main control unit (main control CPU) determines that the same rank error is occurring, and the same rank error is displayed. A configuration for canceling a new detection signal from the error detection means for detecting the same rank error that has occurred later, and an error display for the same rank error that has occurred earlier are displayed in a layer after the layer on which the error display of the same rank error that has occurred earlier is displayed. By hiding the display, the error display of the same-ranked error that has occurred earlier can be maintained in a visible state.

(12) In the first embodiment, the error information stored in the storage unit (control RAM) is initialized at the time of power recovery. However, the signal (from the power interruption monitoring circuit constituting the second notification stop unit) Depending on only the power ON signal, the error information stored in the storage means (control RAM) may not be initialized. When a configuration is employed in which the error information stored in the storage unit is not initialized only by a signal from the power-off monitoring circuit, the following operation and effect can be obtained. That is, when the power is turned off (disconnected) due to a power failure or the like that occurs when a power switch having a function of forcibly stopping the error notification is turned on and the power supply is started by the restoration of the power failure, a power-off monitoring circuit is provided. Outputs a power ON signal, but the control RAM is not initialized only by the power ON signal. Therefore, even if there is a power failure during the error notification, the error information is not erroneously initialized when the power is restored, and after the power failure is restored, an error countermeasure is taken based on the error information stored and held in the control RAM. It can be carried out. Specifically, even if there is a power failure while an error notification release condition is an error other than power-off, after the power is restored, the error notification interrupted by the power failure can be resumed. More specifically, a state in which the vibration detection sensor error notification is being executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker (a state in which the notification release condition is not satisfied. (In less than a second), the power supply is cut off, and the power-on processing (power recovery processing) is executed at the time of the subsequent power recovery.After the power recovery processing execution notification is executed on the display device, the main control RAM and the effect Based on the backup data stored and held in the control RAM, the vibration detection sensor error notification is executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker. Therefore, it is possible to take measures against the "vibration detection sensor error" based on the vibration detection sensor error notification executed by the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker.
(13) In each of the embodiments, the error notification corresponding to each error is configured to be executed using a plurality of error notification means of the display device, the lamp device, and the speaker, but depending on the type of the error. The combination of the error notification means may be changed, or the error notification may be performed only by one of the error notification means.
(14) To hide the error display or effect design on the display device means that the control for displaying the image on the display unit is not performed and the control for displaying the image on the display unit is performed, but the layer processing or the like is performed. As a result, the case where the image cannot be visually recognized from the front side is included.

(15) In each embodiment, all or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, all the functions provided in the sub control means may be provided. Alternatively, the main control means may be partially provided. In each of the embodiments, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are provided separately. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means in each embodiment may be provided by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided so that all or a part of the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means of each embodiment are provided in another control means.
(16) In the embodiment, all or a part of the functions provided in the main control board may be provided in the payout control board, and conversely, all or a part of the functions provided in the payout control board may be provided in the main control board. You may. In the embodiment, the main control board and the payout control board are provided separately. However, a single control board may be used.
(17) In each embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the functions of the display control means. May be provided in the effect control means. In each embodiment, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately. However, a single control board may be provided. That is, the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board may have the functions of the effect control means and the display control means in each embodiment. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(18) In the embodiment, the power supply circuit supplies the power supply voltage to each control board. However, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to the payout control board is supplied from the payout control board to other control boards. A configuration may be employed. That is, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit to one control board may be supplied from the one control board to another control board.
(19) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, but may be an arrangement ball machine, a slot machine using a pachinko ball, and other various gaming machines.

17 display device (error notifying means, first error notifying means)
18. Lamp device (error notification means, second error notification means)
19 speaker (error notification means, second error notification means)
60a Main control CPU (error determination means)
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
65a effect control CPU (notification control means)
65c Production control RAM (storage means)
101 Power switch (report stop means)
102 Clear switch (report stop means)
104 Clear switch circuit (report stop means)

Claims (3)

When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred;
Storage means for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notifying means capable of executing error notifying each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means for controlling the error notification means so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means,
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means, when the error determination means determines that an error having a different priority has occurred during execution of the error notification by the error notification means, performs error notification of an error with a high priority. While controlling the error notifying means,
The notification control means may be configured such that, while the error notification is being performed by the error notification means, the error determination means determines that the same priority error classified as the same priority as the error during the execution of the error notification has occurred. Is configured to control the error notification means to execute an error notification of the same rank error that occurred later,
A notification stop unit for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification unit,
The error information and the game information stored in the storage means are initialized based on a signal from the notification stop means,
The error notification means includes a first error notification means capable of executing the error notification by display, and a second error notification means capable of executing the error notification by sound or light. The means and the second error notification means are configured to be able to execute initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed,
The first error notifying unit is provided when a specific order error included in a lower order error having a lower priority than the same order error occurs during execution of the initialization process notification by the first and second error notifying units. Then, in parallel with the first display as an error notification according to the occurrence of the specific rank error, a second display as the initialization processing notification is executed, and the second error notification means performs the specific rank error. Is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without parallel error notification according to the occurrence of,
Each error notification of the two or more types of errors set as the same rank error is configured to be executed by the same number of the error notification means,
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an error notification end condition are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notifying unit is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the error notification by the second error notification means, an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is included in the low rank error . When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred;
Storage means for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notifying means capable of executing error notifying each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means for controlling the error notification means so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means,
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means, when the error determination means determines that an error having a different priority has occurred during execution of the error notification by the error notification means, performs error notification of an error with a high priority. While controlling the error notifying means,
The notification control means may be configured such that, while the error notification is being performed by the error notification means, the error determination means determines that the same priority error classified as the same priority as the error during the execution of the error notification has occurred. Is configured to control the error notification means to continue the error notification during execution,
A notification stop unit for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification unit,
The error information and the game information stored in the storage means are initialized based on a signal from the notification stop means,
The error notification means includes a first error notification means capable of executing the error notification by display, and a second error notification means capable of executing the error notification by sound or light. The means and the second error notification means are configured to be able to execute initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed,
The first error notifying unit is provided when a specific order error included in a lower order error having a lower priority than the same order error occurs during execution of the initialization process notification by the first and second error notifying units. Then, in parallel with the first display as an error notification according to the occurrence of the specific rank error, a second display as the initialization processing notification is executed, and the second error notification means performs the specific rank error. Is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without parallel error notification according to the occurrence of,
Each error notification of the two or more types of errors set as the same rank error is configured to be executed by the same number of the error notification means,
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an error notification end condition are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notifying unit is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the error notification by the second error notification means, an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is included in the low rank error . When an error occurs, in a gaming machine capable of notifying the occurrence of the error,
Error determining means for determining which of a plurality of types of errors for which the priority order to be notified has occurred;
Storage means for storing error information specifying the type of error determined by the error determination means and game information related to the progress of the game,
A plurality of error notifying means capable of executing error notifying each of the plurality of types of errors,
Notification control means for controlling the error notification means so as to execute the error notification in the error notification means,
Two or more types of errors among the plurality of types of errors are set as same-level errors having the same priority.
The notification control means, when the error determination means determines that an error having a different priority has occurred during execution of the error notification by the error notification means, performs error notification of an error with a high priority. Is configured to control the error notification means,
A notification stop unit for forcibly stopping error notification by the error notification unit,
The error information and the game information stored in the storage means are initialized based on a signal from the notification stop means,
The error notification means includes a first error notification means capable of executing the error notification by display, and a second error notification means capable of executing the error notification by sound or light. The means and the second error notification means are configured to be able to execute initialization processing notification for notifying that the initialization is being performed,
The first error notifying unit is provided when a specific order error included in a lower order error having a lower priority than the same order error occurs during execution of the initialization process notification by the first and second error notifying units. Then, in parallel with the first display as an error notification according to the occurrence of the specific rank error, a second display as the initialization processing notification is executed, and the second error notification means performs the specific rank error. Is configured to execute the initialization processing notification by sound or light without parallel error notification according to the occurrence of,
An error with a power-off as an end condition for error notification and an error with a condition that can be satisfied before power-off as an error notification end condition are set as the same-rank error ,
The second error notifying unit is configured to execute each error notification of the same rank error using mutually different emission colors,
A gaming machine characterized in that in the error notification by the second error notification means, an error using the same rank error and a common emission color is included in the low rank error .

Images