JP6712293B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine or a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), which is a type of gaming machine, when an error occurs, the notifying means notifies the error (for example, the generated error). , Patent Document 1).

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

JP, 2007-117418, A

However, in the gaming machine that notifies the error in this way, even when an error occurs, for example, when a person other than the clerk of the gaming shop promptly cancels the error, There is a risk that the error notification ends before the occurrence is recognized, and the occurrence of the error may be overlooked. In other words, in such a gaming machine, it is difficult to say that the process when the error occurs is properly performed.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing processing when an error occurs. is there.

A gaming machine for solving the above problem includes a detection means for detecting an error, a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification, and a payout means capable of paying out a game medium, and the notification means has a voice. Output warning means for giving a predetermined notification by the output of the light emitting section, and a light emission notifying means for making a predetermined notification by the light emission of the light emitting unit, wherein the output notifying means and the light emission notifying means detect an error by the detecting means. each starts notification of errors triggered by the, in the output notification unit, after the start of the broadcast of the error, when the notification to that error is no longer detected, continuing the notification of the error over a broadcast duration However, on the condition that no error is newly detected in the notification continuation time, the error notification is terminated after the error notification is continued for the notification continuation time, while the output notification means continues the notification. On the condition that an error is newly detected in time, the error notification is continued even after the notification continuation time has elapsed, and the output notification means does not detect the newly detected error in the notification continuation time. In this case, the error notification can be continued for a predetermined duration longer than the notification continuation time, and in the payout means, at least from the time when the error is detected until the time when the error is no longer detected. In the case where the game medium is not paid out, the light emission notifying means stops detecting the error being notified, and a new error is detected in the notification continuation time. Even when not notified, the error notification is continued even after the notification continuation time has elapsed, and when the error notification is performed after the notification continuation time has elapsed, the error of the error in the notification continuation time is reported. compared to when performing the notification, the notification strength of notification of an error due to the light emitting notifying means is summarized in that the lower.

Regarding the gaming machine, the notification means further includes, in addition to the output notification means and the light emission notification means, display notification means for performing a predetermined notification by displaying an image , and in the output notification means, When the error notification is started upon detection of the error by the detection means, and the error notification is given after the error notification is started and before the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses. When the error is not detected, the error notification is terminated with the elapse of the upper limit notification time, and the error being notified is no longer detected until the upper limit notification time elapses. And, when the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at that time is longer than the notification continuation time, the error notification is continued, and the error notification is ended upon the elapse of the notification continuation time, while the upper limit is specified. If the error being notified is no longer detected before the notification time elapses, and the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the notification continuation time, an error notification is issued. While continuing, even before the notification continuation time has elapsed, the error notification may be ended with the elapse of the upper limit notification time .

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately perform processing when an error occurs.

The front view which shows typically a pachinko game machine and a peripheral device. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of error. The flowchart which shows a security signal output process. The schematic diagram which shows the termination conditions of the notification of an error. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of the notification of the error when a door opening error occurs. 6 is a timing chart showing a specific example of error notification when a door opening error occurs. The schematic diagram which shows the priority of an error. The schematic diagram which shows the start timing of alerting|reporting of an error. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of the notification of the error when a door opening error occurs. The schematic diagram which shows the termination condition of the notification of the error in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of alerting|reporting of an error when a door opening error occurs in 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of the alerting|reporting of an error when a door opening error occurs in 3rd Embodiment. In 3rd Embodiment, the timing chart which shows a specific example of alerting|reporting of an error when a door opening error occurs. In 3rd Embodiment, the timing chart which shows a specific example of alerting|reporting of an error when a door opening error occurs. The schematic diagram which shows the volume which can be output from a speaker in 4th Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the termination condition of the notification of the error in 5th Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of alerting|reporting of an error when a door opening error occurs in 5th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine in another embodiment.

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

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

The card unit CU is provided with an insertion slot CUa for inserting a replacement medium such as a prepaid card when lending a game ball as a game medium. The gaming information reporting device YH is provided with a reporting region HR for reporting various information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on an external signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 forms an outer frame of the machine body and has an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility or the like. That is, the outer frame 11 serves as an installation member for installing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the island facility. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a middle frame 12 that is openably and closably supported by a left edge portion of an outer frame 11, and a front frame 13 that is openably and closably supported by the outer frame 11 on the front side of the middle frame 12. It has and. Various game parts are mounted on the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. In this embodiment, the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 correspond to mounting members, and the outer frame 11 corresponds to a supporting member.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a locking device SS for restricting the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 from being opened at the right edge of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The locking device SS operates to open the middle frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 according to the direction of inserting and rotating a key compatible with the locking device SS, and with respect to the outer frame 11 and the middle frame 12. It is possible to perform an operation of opening the front frame 13. In addition, a person who does not have a key suitable for the locking device SS, such as a general player or a person who tries to perform a fraudulent act (hereinafter, referred to as a fraudulent person), is in the middle frame 12 and the front frame. It is regulated to open 13 so that the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 cannot be easily accessed.

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

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

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

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

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

Also, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout device as a payout means configured to be able to perform a payout operation for paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility when the payout conditions for the game balls are satisfied. An HS is provided (shown in Figure 2). Further, the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15 are connected by an overflow ball passage (not shown) formed inside the machine, and when the game balls stored in the upper plate 14 exceed the storage upper limit, The game balls paid out from the payout device HS are guided to the lower plate 15. Further, in the overflow ball passage, a lower plate 15 is filled with game balls, and a full detection sensor MS is arranged as a detection means configured to detect the game balls accumulated in the overflow ball passage.

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

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
On the game board YB, a special symbol display device 16 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is arranged. The special symbol display device 16 can execute a special symbol variation game performed using a special symbol. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of internal determination (henceforth, determination of big hit) whether or not it is a big hit. In the special symbol variation game in the present embodiment, as a display result according to the determination result of the big hit determination, the special symbol determined from a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbols are classified into a big hit pattern that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) and a deviating pattern that can recognize a big hit (display result of a big hit).

On the game board YB, an effect display device 17 having an image display unit GH configured to be able to display images (still images and moving images) such as characters and character strings is provided. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 17 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 17 is configured to display an image and perform a predetermined notification (hereinafter, referred to as display notification) and a predetermined effect (hereinafter, referred to as display effect). In addition, the effect display device 17 varies the decorative symbols of a plurality of types in a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment) as one of the display effects accompanied by the special symbol variation game, and a symbol combination (display result). It is possible to execute a decorative pattern variation game that displays.

In the decorative symbol variation game, the display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game, the symbol combination of big hits (a big hit display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the deviating symbol combination (deleting display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed.

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

On the right side of the effect display device 17 on the game board YB, a second starting unit 21 having a second starting opening 20 into which a game ball can enter is arranged. The second starting unit 21 has an opening/closing blade 22 that is opened/closed by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening/closing blades 22 can be operated in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 20 and in a closed state in which the game ball can hardly enter the second starting port 20. Further, in the second starting unit 21, a second starting port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided behind the second starting port 20. In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor SE2, so that the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be satisfied. Further, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor SE1, so that the payout condition of the game ball as the prize ball is satisfied.

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

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

The game board YB is provided with a hold display device 26 including a plurality of light emitting units. On the hold display device 26, the number of times of the special symbol variation game that has been held but has not been executed yet is displayed. In the following description, the number of special symbol fluctuation games that are being held is indicated as the number of special symbol holdings.

The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 27 including a plurality of light emitting units. The normal symbol display device 27 can execute a normal symbol variation game which is performed by varying the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a symbol for notification showing the result of internal determination (ordinary hit determination) whether or not it is a normal hit. In the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol is fixedly displayed as a display result according to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and a normal hit symbol that can normally recognize a deviation.

In the present embodiment, if the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the opening and closing blades 22 are in the open state, and it becomes easy to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 20 of the second starting unit 21. Therefore, during the normal win game, the player can easily establish the starting condition of the special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM clear switch RS is a switch operated for clearing (erasing) the backup information stored and held in the main control board 30 when the power is turned on. The RAM clear switch RS of this embodiment is arranged on the back side of the middle frame 12. Therefore, the RAM clear switch RS cannot be operated in principle unless an administrator such as a clerk of a game shop operates the locking device SS with an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12.

A magnetic detection sensor JS is connected to the main control CPU 30a. When the magnetism detection sensor JS detects a magnetism of a predetermined strength or more, the magnetic detection sensor JS mainly controls a magnetism detection signal as a detection signal capable of specifying that the magnetism of a predetermined strength or more is detected based on the detection result. It outputs to CPU30a for.

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

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

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

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

The variation patterns of this embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlying variation. The big hit variation is a variation performed when it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, and is a variation in which the big hit symbol of the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern in the special symbol variation game has elapsed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined to be a deviation in the jackpot determination, and is a variation in which the deviation symbol of the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern in the special symbol variation game has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

Further, the volume control knob OT is connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. The volume setting knob OT is configured to be able to set the maximum volume of the sound output from the speaker SP as a sound effect within a predetermined range. The volume setting knob OT of the present embodiment may be, for example, a setter configured to be able to change the maximum volume in a plurality of stages, or may be a setter configured to be capable of continuously changing the maximum volume. .. The volume setting knob OT of this embodiment is arranged on the back side of the middle frame 12. Therefore, the volume setting knob OT cannot be operated in principle unless an administrator such as a clerk of a game shop operates the locking device SS with an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12. The volume setting knob OT corresponds to intensity setting means.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing relating to effect execution and the like. In the sub-control ROM 31b, various display patterns and display data (various image data imitating decorative patterns, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), various voice patterns and voice data (songs such as music and sound effects) Data), and various light emission patterns and light emission data are stored. Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating.

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

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

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

Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information capable of specifying the acquired values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by the value of the acquired random number, or may be configured by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (the order of storing the information) of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that entered first ( The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that the information storage order) can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol reservation number and determines whether the special symbol reservation number is greater than 0 (zero). To do. When the special symbol reservation number is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the special symbol hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special symbol hold number, and rewrites the special symbol hold number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 26 to display the special symbol hold number after subtraction of one.

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

If it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a, based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information, the special symbol display device 16 from the big hit symbols by the special symbol. Determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation based on the determined final stop symbol and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number identified from the acquired random number information. decide.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (it is determined as a big hit), the main control CPU 30a makes a reach determination. When the reach determination is affirmatively determined, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 16. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the fluctuation patterns for outlying fluctuations that can be determined when the reach determination is positively determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

When the RAM is cleared, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the RAM clear information Fm1 as information that can specify that the RAM has been cleared. When the main control CPU 30a stores the RAM clear information Fm1 in the main control RAM 30c, the timer is set and the elapsed time after the RAM clear is performed is measured. When the second upper limit time is reached, the RAM clear information Fm1 is erased. In the present embodiment, the upper limit time for notification of RAM clear is set to 30 seconds.

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

For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command, it determines the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol variation game. That is, if the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a big hit symbol combination. Further, if the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a defective symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the defective symbol.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 17 to start the variation design variation game by starting the variation display of the ornamental symbols in each column. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific content of the game effect (display effect, sound effect, and light emission effect) that accompanies the decorative pattern variable game (effect). Pattern) is determined by lottery or the like. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 17, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so that the game effect according to the determined effect content is performed. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all-symbol stop command, the decorative symbol variation game is ended and the determined symbol combination is displayed.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the error that can be detected in the present embodiment includes an error (hereinafter, referred to as a magnetic error) in which the magnetic detection sensor JS detects magnetism having a predetermined strength or more. The situation in which a magnetic error occurs is that a magnet is brought close to the game board YB (second starting unit 21) to cause an illegal act (so-called magnet goto) of operating the flow direction of the game ball in the game area of the game board YB. It is highly likely that this is being done.

In addition, the error that can be detected in the present embodiment includes an error (hereinafter, referred to as a radio wave error) in which the radio wave detection sensor DS detects a radio wave in a predetermined frequency band. In a situation where a radio wave error occurs, by irradiating the game board YB with a radio wave of a predetermined frequency band by using a radio wave irradiation device, for example, a fraudulent act (so-called radio wave goto) that causes the sensors SE1 to SE4 to malfunction. It is highly likely that this is being done.

Further, the error that can be detected in the present embodiment includes an error that detects that the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13 is open (hereinafter, referred to as a door open error). The situation where the door opening error occurs is a situation where the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly operates the locking device SS with an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. However, a situation in which a door opening error occurs may occur even when a fraudulent person opens the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 by an illegal means. It should be noted that the situation in which the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are open is an abnormal state for the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the viewpoint that a normal game cannot be continued regardless of whether it is occurring properly or illegally. Become. The door opening error can be canceled by closing the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11.

Further, the error that can be detected in the present embodiment includes an error (hereinafter, referred to as a full error) that detects that the game balls are piled up in the overflow ball passage. A situation where a full error occurs is a situation in which the lower bowl 15 is full because the game balls are not discharged from the lower tray 15. The full error is an error that can occur even when playing a game normally without cheating. The full error can be canceled by operating the ball removal button to eject the game ball in the lower plate 15.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, detecting that the RAM clear switch RS is operated (RAM clear) when the power is turned on is handled as one of the errors for convenience. The situation where the RAM clear occurs is mainly that the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates the locking device SS with an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 and is arranged on the back side of the middle frame 12. This is a situation where the RAM clear switch RS is being operated. However, the situation in which the RAM clear occurs may also occur when a fraudulent person opens the middle frame 12 by an illegal means and operates it. As described above, the RAM clear is a normal operation for the pachinko gaming machine 10, but is highly likely to be illegally performed, and has a large influence on the operation (game) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is treated as one of the errors.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, from the viewpoints of the possibility of illegal activities being performed and the magnitude of the impact on the game, a full error (priority 4)<door The priorities relating to error notification are set such that the release error (priority level 3)<magnetic error and radio wave error (priority level 2)<RAM clear (priority level 1) increases in this order. As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the error notification is performed when each error is detected according to the error priority set as described above. In the present embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to the first error, the magnetic error and the radio wave error correspond to the second error having a higher priority than the first error, and the full error has a lower priority than the first error. This corresponds to the third error.

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

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

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

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

Next, the radio wave error detection process will be described.
In the radio wave error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the radio wave error information Fm3 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the occurrence of the radio wave error when the radio wave error occurs. In the radio wave error detection process, the main control CPU 30a deletes the radio wave error information Fm3 from the main control RAM 30c when the radio wave error is released. Note that the radio wave error command detection processing is the processing content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection processing is replaced with “radio wave”, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the door opening error detection processing will be described.
In the door opening error detection process, the main control CPU 30a stores the door opening error information Fm4 in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify that the door opening error has occurred when the door opening error occurs. Remember. Further, in the door opening error detection process, the main control CPU 30a erases the door opening error information Fm4 from the main control RAM 30c when the door opening error is released. Note that the door opening error command detection process is a process content in which “magnetism” in the magnetic error command detection process is read as “door opening”, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control to output a security signal from the external terminal board 34 when any of the RAM clear, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error occurs. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control to end the output of the security signal when the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) regarding the notification of the RAM clear has passed since the RAM clear. The main control CPU 30a performs control for ending the output of the security signal when the magnetic error is released. The main control CPU 30a performs control for ending the output of the security signal when the radio wave error is released. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a performs a security signal output process to perform a control to output a security signal as a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine when the second error (magnetic error and radio wave error) is detected. It is like this. That is, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to output control means.

Next, the error command output process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting an error occurrence command that can specify the occurrence of an error and an error cancellation command that can specify the cancellation of the error by executing each error command output process described below. It is like this. The details will be described below.

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

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

Next, the radio wave error command output processing will be described.
In the radio wave error command output processing, a radio wave error generation command that can specify the occurrence of a radio wave error and a radio wave error cancellation command that can specify the release of a radio wave error are output to the sub-control board 31. Note that the radio wave error command output process is the same as the magnetic field in the magnetic error command output process, but the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

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

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

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

First, an error notification mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the notification of the RAM clear is performed by outputting a sound, such as a voice reading the character string “RAM clear”, that notifies that the RAM is cleared from the speaker SP. Further, the notification of the RAM clear is performed by a mode in which the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are all lit in white.

The notification of the magnetic error is performed, for example, by outputting a sound from the speaker SP, which informs the occurrence of the magnetic error, such as a sound of reading a character string “Magnetism is detected”. Further, the notification of the magnetic error is performed by a mode in which all the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are lit in red.

The notification of the radio wave error is performed, for example, by outputting from the speaker SP a voice that has the content of notifying that a radio wave error has occurred, such as a voice that reads out a character string that "a radio wave has been detected." Further, the notification of the radio wave error is performed in a mode in which all the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are turned on in yellow.

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

The notification of the full error is performed, for example, by outputting a sound from the speaker SP, which informs the occurrence of the full error, such as a voice reading the character string "Please remove the ball". Further, the notification of the full error is not performed using the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a full error occurs, for example, a light emitting effect that is being executed is continuously performed using the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2.

As described above, the speaker SP notifies the error in a mode in which the error type can be directly recognized, while the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 notify the error in a mode in which the error type can be indirectly recognized. To do. Further, in the present embodiment, the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are adapted to notify the error in a different mode (dedicated mode) for each type of error.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, when the RAM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notification of RAM clear. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the upper limit time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) regarding the RAM clear notification has elapsed since the RAM clear command was input, the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA1 are configured to end the RAM clear notification. , LA2 are controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially) start notification of RAM clear when the RAM clear is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the upper limit time relating to the notification of the RAM clear from the execution of the RAM clear (or the start of the notification of the RAM clear) as an opportunity to simultaneously (at substantially the same time) in the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1, LA2. ), the notification of the RAM clear is ended.

Next, a description will be given of processing contents when a magnetic error or a radio wave error occurs, but no other error or RAM clear occurs in parallel.
When the magnetic error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to start the notification of the magnetic error. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the magnetic error until the magnetic error is released and the operation is stopped, regardless of whether the magnetic error cancel command is input or not. Control LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially) start notification of the magnetic error, triggered by the occurrence of the magnetic error. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the notification of the magnetic error except when the power is turned off.

When the radio wave error occurrence command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to start the notification of the radio wave error. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to report the radio wave error until the power supply is cut off and the operation is stopped, regardless of whether the radio wave error cancel command is input or not. Control LA2. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to simultaneously (substantially) start notification of the radio wave error when the radio wave error occurs. When the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the radio wave error, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the notification of the radio wave error except when the power is turned off.

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

Next, the processing contents when a full error occurs but no other error or RAM clear occurs in parallel will be described.
When the full error occurrence command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to start notification of the full error. When the full error cancel command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to end the notification of the full error. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker SP to start notification of the full error when the full error occurs. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the notification of the full error in the speaker SP upon the release of the full error.

Next, description will be given of processing contents when a door opening error occurs, but no other error or RAM clear occurs in parallel.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the door opening error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to start notification of the door opening error. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door opening error occurrence command to start the notification of the door opening error, it sets a notification timer in the sub-control RAM 31c and inputs the door opening error occurrence command (notifying the door error). The elapsed time from (starting) is counted. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the door opening error at a timing corresponding to the elapsed time from the input of the door opening error occurrence command (starting notification of the door error) at the time of inputting the door opening error cancellation command. The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the above.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the door opening error release command is input within a predetermined period T2 after the door opening error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the door opening error release command. Therefore, the speaker SP is controlled so as to be ended after the notification is continued for the time for which the notification of the door opening error is continued (hereinafter, referred to as the notification continuation time T1). More specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door-opening error release command to start continuation (extension) of the notification of the door-opening error, the sub-control RAM 31c uses a duration corresponding to the notification continuation time T1 as a continuation timer. And the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 is measured. In addition, in this embodiment, the predetermined period T2 is set to 27 seconds, and the notification duration T1 is set to 3 seconds.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the notification of the door opening error is continued until the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes zero. When the remaining time of the notification continuation time T1 indicated by the continuation timer becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 31a opens the door on condition that a new door opening error occurrence command has not been input at this notification continuation time T1. The speaker SP is controlled so as to end the notification of the error. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error triggered by the detection of the door opening error by the opening detection sensor KS, and notifies after the notification of the error starts. When the door open error is not detected, the error notification is continued (extended) for the notification duration T1 and then the error notification is ended. The notification duration T1 can also be grasped as a specific duration, an output duration, and an extension time.

On the other hand, when the door opening error release command is input within the predetermined period T2 after the door opening error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the door opening error release command and then at least the door opening error release command. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end after the notification is continued for a time (hereinafter, referred to as the minimum notification time T3) for continuing the notification. In the present embodiment, the minimum notification time T3 is set to 30 seconds, which is longer than the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the notification continuation time T1 is reached when the notified door opening error is no longer detected after the notification of the door opening error is started and the minimum notification time T3 has not elapsed. Even after the elapse, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the error notification is continued until the minimum notification time T3 elapses. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so that the notification of the door opening error is ended when the minimum notification time T3 elapses. The minimum notification time T3 can be grasped as the minimum output time.

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

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the door opening error release command is not input within the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines The speaker SP is controlled to end the door opening error when the first upper limit time T3a elapses after the door opening error occurrence command is input. That is, when notifying the door opening error, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to notify the error with the first upper limit time T3a as the upper limit.

On the other hand, if the door opening error cancel command is not input even if the minimum notification time T3 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error occurrence command was input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the minimum notification time. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the door opening error is continued until the door opening error cancellation command is input even after the elapse of T3. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the notification of the door opening error when the door opening error cancellation command is input after the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the door opening error occurrence command was input. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled. That is, when the door opening error has not been released, the sub-control CPU 31a continues the notification even after the lapse of the respective times T3 and T3a, and triggers the release of the door opening error after the lapse of the respective times T3 and T3a. Ends the notification of the door opening error. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the error until the door opening error is released.

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

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door-opening error cancel command related to a door-opening error that occurs later, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the continuation timer as a sub-control in the same manner as when a door-opening error cancellation command related to a previously-generated door opening error is input. The RAM 31c for use is set (reset). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to end the notification of the door opening error after continuing the notification of the door opening error for the notification duration T1. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to re-execute the time measurement regarding the notification continuation time T1.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a door opening error release command related to a door opening error that occurs later, and then issues a new door opening error occurrence command while continuing to notify the error for the notification duration time T1. Suppose you typed it. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a newly inputs the door opening error while continuing to notify the error for the notification duration time T1 after inputting the door opening error cancel command relating to the door opening error that has occurred earlier. Performs the same processing as when a command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes time measurement regarding the notification continuation time T1 each time the door opening error cancellation command is input, and when the door opening error occurrence command is newly input at the notification continuation time T1, the notification continuation is continued. The speaker SP is controlled so that the notification of the door opening error is continued even after the lapse of the time T1. The sub-control CPU 31a releases the door opening error corresponding to the last input door opening error occurrence command when the minimum notification time T3 has elapsed since the last door opening error occurrence command was input. On condition that the command is input, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the door opening error.

Next, the processing contents when a plurality of errors occur in parallel will be described.
As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of an error triggered by the input of the error occurrence command. After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a newly inputs an error occurrence command related to an error different from the notified error before inputting the error release command related to the notified error, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies the notified error. And any one of the newly generated error is notified. That is, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a preferentially notifies any one of the plurality of errors. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear command is detected only when the power is turned on. Therefore, the RAM clear command is not input after the error occurrence command related to another error is input.

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

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

Further, when three or more errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a reports any one error by performing the above-described processing for the reported error and the newly generated error. Let For example, as described above, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error triggered by the input of the door opening error occurrence command, a full error occurs before the door opening error cancellation command is input. When the command is input, the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the door opening error is continued. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a is assumed to input the magnetic error occurrence command when neither the door opening error cancellation command nor the full error cancellation command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the magnetic error while the magnetic error that has newly occurred has a higher priority for notification than the door opening error that is the error that is being notified. The speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the opening error.

As described above, when a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub control CPU 31a preferentially notifies any one of the plurality of errors according to the type of the error, so that the speaker SP To control.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 10A, if the magnetic error generation command is input while the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error for the notification duration T1, when the magnetic error generation command is input, The speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to start the notification of the magnetic error with the input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the door opening error and then outputs the magnetic error generating command (period Tt1) until the door opening error is notified by the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. To control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the magnetic error from the input of the magnetic error generation command until the power is cut off to stop the operation (period Tj), so as to notify the magnetic error of the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA1,. Control LA2.

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

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

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

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

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the door opening error is released, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker to continue the error notification for the notification duration T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the door opening error is released. You can control the SP. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to prevent a clerk of a game shop or the like from overlooking the occurrence of the door opening error. Therefore, in this embodiment, the error can be appropriately notified.

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

(3) The speaker SP notifies the type of error in a directly recognizable manner, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 notify the type of error in an indirectly recognizable manner. When the door opening error is released, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error for a notification duration T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error is released, and then releases the door. The speaker SP is controlled so as to end the notification of the opening error. On the other hand, when the door opening error is canceled, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was canceled. Control the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of the door opening error is continued even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was canceled, and in particular, the notification continuation time T1( Since the door opening error can be notified in a mode in which the type of error can be directly recognized until 3 seconds) in the present embodiment, the type of error can be easily recognized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the error can be more appropriately notified according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

(5) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to finish the notification of the door opening error with the first upper limit time T3a (30 seconds in the present embodiment) as the upper limit after the door opening error occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the clerk of the game store and the player from feeling annoyed by continuing to notify the error indefinitely while suppressing the occurrence of an error.

(6) When a plurality of errors occur in parallel, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that any one of the plurality of errors is prioritized and notified according to the type of the error. .. Therefore, in this embodiment, the error can be appropriately notified according to the type of the error.

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

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

(9) When the front frame 13 is open with respect to the outer frame 11, for example, since it becomes possible to directly touch the special winning opening unit 24 or the like arranged on the game board YB, The game may be played in an abnormal state different from the state of. Further, even when the middle frame 12 is open to the outer frame 11, for example, it becomes possible to operate the RAM clear switch RS or the like provided on the back side of the middle frame 12, so that in an abnormal state. There is a risk that games will be played. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fact that the middle frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 and the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 and the middle frame 12 are regarded as door opening errors. Since it can be detected, it is possible to suppress the game being played in an abnormal state.

(10) In the case where the door opening error is released, if the speaker SP newly generates an error within the notification duration T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error is released, the speaker SP The error notification is continued even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed since the release error was released. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an error from being overlooked. Therefore, in this embodiment, an error can be appropriately notified.

(11) If the speaker SP continues to notify the door opening error even after the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the door opening error was released, a new door opening error is generated. Is generated. In this case, the speaker SP can continue to notify the door opening error for the notification duration T1 even after the new door opening error is released, after the new door opening error is released. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the door opening error occurs a plurality of times, the notification of the door opening error can be continued for the notification continuation time T1 after the door opening error is canceled a plurality of times. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of an error from being overlooked.

(12) When the door opening error is released, the speaker SP has a higher priority than the door opening error within the notification continuation time T1 (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the door opening error is released. When an error newly occurs, the notification of the error with the higher priority is promptly started. On the other hand, when a new error having a lower priority than the door opening error occurs within the notification duration T1 after the door opening error is released, the speaker SP has the notification duration T1 after the door opening error is released. After continuing the notification of the door opening error, the notification of the error with a low priority is started. That is, in the present embodiment, after the door opening error is canceled, the timing of starting the notification of the error can be changed according to the type of the newly generated error. Therefore, in this embodiment, an error can be appropriately notified.

(13) The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can continue to notify the door opening error even after the speaker SP notifies the door opening error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an error from being overlooked. Therefore, in this embodiment, an error can be appropriately notified.

(14) The sub-control CPU 31a can specify the occurrence and cancellation of an error based on the control command (error generation command or error cancellation command) input from the main-control CPU 30a. When the occurrence of an error can be specified, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the error. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when different control is executed between the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a triggered by the occurrence of an error, the detection means such as the open detection sensor KS is used for the main control. It suffices to output the detection signal only to the main control CPU 30a among the CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the load on the detection unit can be reduced compared to the case where the detection unit outputs the detection signal to both the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a.

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

In the first embodiment, regarding the notification of the door opening error in the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, when the door opening error is canceled within the minimum notification time T3 after the door opening error occurs, the minimum notification time T3 elapses. On the other hand, when the notification of the error is ended, and when the notification is released after the elapse of the minimum notification time T3, the notification of the error is ended upon the release of the door opening error. Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the door opening error is canceled after the lapse of the predetermined period T2 from the occurrence of the door opening error and before the elapse of the minimum notification time T3, the speaker SP notifies the door opening error. , And the notification of the door opening error in the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 is finished at the same time. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the notification of the door opening error in the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can be always continued for a predetermined time after the notification of the door opening error in the speaker SP is completed. However, this is different from the first embodiment. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12A to 12C, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP in the same manner as in the first embodiment to start, continue, and end the notification of the door opening error. Let On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the notification of the door opening error to the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 triggered by the input of the door opening error occurrence command and then inputs the door opening error cancellation command, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an extension timer to notify the duration. A notification extension time Ta obtained by adding a predetermined time as an extension to T1 is set in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta is measured. In the present embodiment, the notification extension time Ta is set to 10 seconds by adding 3 seconds as the notification continuation time T1 and 7 seconds as a predetermined time which is the extension.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to continue the notification of the door opening error until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer becomes zero. Further, when the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the extension timer becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 31a opens the door on condition that a new door opening error generation command has not been input during this notification extension time Ta. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the error. In this way, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to continue to notify the door opening error of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 even after the notification continuation time T1 has elapsed.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs the door opening error occurrence command and the door opening error cancellation command to the payout control board 32 separately from the sub control board 31 in the door opening error command output process. Is becoming Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the payout condition of the game ball as the prize ball is satisfied by inputting the detection signal of the game ball from each of the sensors SE1 to SE3, the sensor that has input the detection signal determines that The payout control board 32 outputs a payout command command for instructing the number of game balls to be paid, which has been set in advance in the provided winning opening. The payout instruction command can also be understood as a command for instructing execution of payout of a predetermined number of game balls.

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

The payout control board 32 controls the payout device to perform the payout operation of the game balls on the condition that the number of unpaid balls stored in the storage unit is 1 or more, and also every time the game balls are paid out. The unpaid number stored in the storage unit is subtracted by 1 and updated. Then, when the unpaid number stored in the storage unit becomes 0, the payout control board 32 controls the payout device HS so as to end the payout operation of the game balls.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 14, the payout control board 32 executes the payout operation on condition that the unpaid number stored in the storage unit is 1 or more. When the door open error occurrence command is input in the state in which the game ball is paid out, the payout operation of the game ball is interrupted (temporarily stopped). When the payout control board 32 inputs the door opening error cancel command, the payout control board 32 restarts (starts) the payout operation of the game balls on condition that the unpaid number stored in the storage unit is 1 or more.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the payout control board 32 may perform the following operation even if the notification of the door opening error is continued due to the occurrence of a new door opening error at the notification continuation time T1. The payout of game balls is interrupted when the door open error occurrence command related to the door open error is input. Then, the payout control board 32 restarts the payout of the game balls upon the input of a door opening error cancel command relating to a subsequent door opening error. As described above, the payout device HS notifies the error of at least one of the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 when the notified door opening error is not detected after the notification of the door opening error is started. Even when the game is continued, the payout of the game medium is made. With such a configuration, the game balls paid out from the payout device HS disposed inside the machine are not paid out to the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15, and between the open middle frame 12 and the front frame 13. It is possible to suppress spilling from the ground.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the sound volume setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a for setting the maximum sound volume O5 by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 will be described in detail.
In the volume setting process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays information (for example, a character string "Please press the operation button to adjust the volume") informing that the maximum volume O5 of the audio effect can be changed. As described above, the effect display device 17 is controlled, and acceptance of the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 is started. When the first operation signal is input from the operation button BT1, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c as the information that can specify the maximum volume O5 is not the value indicating the minimum volume. Is set as a condition, the value is updated to a value that is one step lower. When the second operation signal is input from the operation button BT2, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as the information that can specify the maximum volume O5 to the maximum volume value. On the condition that the volume does not exist, the value is updated to a value that is one step higher. Then, when the acceptance time for the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 has elapsed, the volume indicated by the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c at that time is set as the maximum volume O5, and the maximum volume O5 can be specified. Information is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. It should be noted that such a volume setting process is performed during a period during which the big hit game or the special symbol variation game is not being executed (for example, during the demonstration effect execution period), during the execution of the special symbol variation game, or during the big jackpot game. You may set it.

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

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the volume O6 within a range that does not exceed the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT and does not exceed the maximum volume O5 set by operating the operation buttons BT1 and BT2. The speaker SP is controlled so as to produce a voice effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes a sound output, which is information output as an effect, to be performed with the maximum volume O5 (maximum volume O4) as the first maximum intensity being the upper limit.

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

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) described above.
(18) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify an error at a volume O2 equal to or higher than the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a clerk of the game shop from recognizing the occurrence of the error.

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

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

(21) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to notify the error at a volume O2 that is equal to or higher than the maximum volume O3 that is the upper limit that can be set by the volume setting knob OT. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the maximum volume O4 set by the volume setting knob OT is lower than the maximum volume O3 which is the upper limit settable by the volume setting knob OT, It is possible to prevent a clerk from recognizing the occurrence of an error.

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

In the present embodiment, the notification mode of the door opening error by the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 is a mode of the first notification level in which the light amount of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 is maximized (hereinafter, referred to as full lighting) and the decoration lamp LA1. , LA2 of the second notification level in which the light amount of LA2 is halved (hereinafter, referred to as half lighting). In addition, in order to adjust the light amount of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, it is only necessary to change the number of light emitting members to be turned on among the built-in light emitting members or to change the light amount of each light emitting member. In this embodiment, the first notification level is a notification level higher than the second notification level.

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

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to notify the door opening error in the first notification level mode until the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes 0. Control LA1 and LA2. Further, when the remaining time of the notification extension time Ta indicated by the first extension timer becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input a new door opening error generation command at this notification extension time Ta, on the condition that the command is not issued. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so that the notification of the door opening error continues in accordance with the mode of the second notification level instead of the notification of the first notification level. That is, when the informing door opening error is no longer detected, the sub-control CPU 31a lowers the informing level of the door opening error even after the informing door opening error is no longer detected, and detects the error. The notification is continued.

Further, when the notification extension time Ta has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a second extension timer as an end standby time Tb (10 seconds equal to the notification extension time Ta in the present embodiment) as a second time to the main control RAM 30c. After setting, the remaining time of the end waiting time Tb is measured.

Then, the sub control CPU 31a continues the notification of the door opening error in the second notification level mode until the remaining time of the end standby time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes 0. Control LA1 and LA2. Further, when the remaining time of the end waiting time Tb indicated by the second extension timer becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input a new door opening error occurrence command at this end waiting time Tb, on the condition that the command is not issued. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled so as to end the notification of the door opening error.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1), (3) to (15) described above.
(22) The sub-control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to continue the notification of the door opening error even after the door opening error is canceled after starting the notification of the door opening error. To do. In addition, after the door opening error is canceled, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 to notify the door opening error at the second notification level lower than the first notification level during the end waiting time Tb. Control. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by continuing the error notification after the error is released, while continuing the error notification after the error is released. Therefore, in this embodiment, the error can be appropriately notified.

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

-In 2nd Embodiment, you may change the termination condition of the notification of an error suitably. For example, the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP may be terminated on condition that the door opening error is released. That is, in the present embodiment, when the door opening error is released, the notification of the door opening error by the decoration lamps LA1, LA2 may be continued even after the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP is completed.

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

In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 suspend the payout of the game balls even when an error different from the door open error occurs in addition to or instead of the door open error. It may be configured. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs an error generation command and an error cancellation command for an error to be controlled as in this another example to the payout control board 32, and the payout control board 32 outputs each input command. It is preferable to suspend and restart the payout of the game balls based on the above.

In the third embodiment, the payout device HS and the payout control board 32 suspend the payout of the game balls when the middle frame 12 of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 is open, while the front frame 13 is stopped. It may be configured such that the payout of gaming balls is not interrupted when only one is opened.

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

In the fourth embodiment, the maximum volume O2 may not be changed by operating the volume setting knob OT. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may issue each error notification at a volume that is equal to or higher than the maximum volume of the audio effect. It should be noted that in this another example, the volume setting knob OT may be omitted.

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

In the fourth embodiment, a light amount adjustment knob that can adjust the maximum light amount (brightness) of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 may be provided on the back side of the middle frame 12. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may notify each error with a light amount that is equal to or larger than the maximum light amount set by the light amount setting knob or a light amount that is equal to or larger than the maximum light amount that can be set by the light amount setting knob. In this another example, the light amounts of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are output intensities in the light emitting state as information, and the maximum light amount corresponds to the maximum intensity of information output.

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

-In 5th Embodiment, you may complete|finish after reducing the notification level of a door opening error in several steps. In this case, as a mode of the door opening error caused by the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, three or more notification level modes are set so that the light amounts of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 increase stepwise. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a gradually lowers the notification level each time a predetermined time has elapsed after the door opening error cancellation command is input, and finally ends the door opening error, so that the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2. Should be controlled.

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

In the fifth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as to gradually reduce the notification of the door opening error by the speaker SP. In this case, as the mode of the door opening error by the speaker SP, a mode of the first notification level in which the sound is output at the first volume and a mode of the second notification level in which the sound is output at the second volume lower than the first volume are included. It is advisable to set a plurality of notification level modes.

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

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

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

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

-In each embodiment, the error which outputs a security signal may be changed. For example, at least a part of the RAM clear, magnetic error, and radio wave error may be an error in which the security signal is not output. Further, at least a part of the door opening error and the full error may be output as a security signal.

-In each embodiment, you may change the priority regarding the notification of an error suitably. For example, the magnetic error and the radio wave error may have different priorities, or the plurality of arbitrary errors may have the same priority. When the door opening error and the other errors have the same priority, when a new error having the same priority as the door opening error occurs in the notification duration T1, a new error occurs. With this, notification of the new error may be started. In this case, it is possible to promptly recognize the occurrence of an error having the same priority as the door opening error. When an error having the same priority as the door opening error occurs as a new error in the notification continuation time T1, the notification of the new error is issued after continuing the notification of the door opening error for the notification continuation time T1. You may start. In this case, it is possible to prevent the notification of a new error from being started without the occurrence of the door opening error being recognized. In this example, the door opening error corresponds to the first error of the first type, and the error having the same priority as the door opening error corresponds to the first error of the second type.

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

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

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

-In each embodiment, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 may notify an error in the same manner with respect to a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, regardless of whether a magnetic error has occurred or a radio wave error has occurred, the error may be notified by lighting all in red. In this case, since the speaker SP reports an error in a different manner for each type of error, the type of error can be specified, while the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 notify the error of a plurality of errors in the same manner. Therefore, the type of error cannot be specified. Further, also in the speaker SP, an error may be reported in the same manner for a plurality of types of errors that are at least a part of the plurality of types. For example, no matter which error occurs, the error may be notified by outputting a common voice (for example, a predetermined warning sound). In this case, for example, in a state where the error notification is continued even after the error is canceled, compared with the case where the error is notified in a mode in which the type of error can be specified despite the error being canceled. As a result, the annoyance due to the notification of the error can be reduced.

In each embodiment, instead of the speaker SP or the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, for example, the effect display device 17 may be used to notify the error. When the effect display device 17 is used, the image display unit GH notifies the error by a mode of displaying an image related to the error (for example, a character string such as “please pull out ball in case of full error”). Alternatively, the error may be notified by displaying the same image (for example, “error occurrence”) for a plurality of types of errors. Further, in addition to the speaker SP and the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2, for example, the effect display device 17 may be used to notify the error.

In each of the embodiments, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts notification of an error by the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 triggered by the input of the error generation command, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The timing to start the notification may be different. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 so that the speaker SP starts the notification of the error and then the notification of the error. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the speaker SP so that the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 start notifying the error and then start notifying the error. In these cases, the annoyance due to the error notification can be reduced as compared with the case where the error notification is started simultaneously by both the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1, LA2.

In each of the embodiments, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the notification continuation time T1 as a continuation timer when a new door opening error occurs at the notification continuation time T1 and the new door opening error is released. Although the corresponding time is reset in the sub-control RAM 31c and the time measurement regarding the notification duration T1 is re-executed, the time is not limited to this. For example, when the newly generated door opening error is released, a predetermined duration that is different from the notification duration T1 may be set in the sub-control RAM 31c as a duration timer. At this time, when the newly generated door opening error is released, a time longer than the notification continuation time T1 may be set as the continuation timer. That is, the predetermined duration may be set to a time longer than the notification duration T1. Further, the continuation timer may be set such that the longer the number of times the door opening error occurs, the longer the error notification continues. According to this, in the case where a new door opening error occurs after the door opening error is released until the notification continuation time T1 elapses, that is, when the error occurs a plurality of times in a short period of time, the error It is possible to further suppress missing of the occurrence.

In each embodiment, when the door opening error newly occurs at the notification duration T1, the sub-control CPU 31a emphasizes the door opening error compared to when the door opening error does not newly occur at the notification duration T1. An error may be reported. For example, the following aspects can be adopted as the emphasized aspect. A mode in which the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP is increased may be adopted. Further, a mode in which the light quantities of the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 are increased may be adopted. In other words, the emphasized mode may be a mode in which, for example, a clerk at a game shop can easily recognize the occurrence of an error as compared with the unemphasized mode.

In each embodiment, when a manager such as a clerk of a game shop operates the locking device SS with an appropriate key to open the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13, a door open error occurs. May not be generated.

In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a does not launch a game ball even if the firing handle HD is operated while any of the information Fm1 to Fm5 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. May be regulated. That is, the main control CPU 30a restricts the launch of the game ball upon the occurrence of an error, and releases the restriction on the launch of the game ball upon the release of the error. It should be noted that the control as in this another example may be executed for some errors.

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

-Each embodiment may be embodied as a rotating-type gaming machine as a gaming machine. The spinning drum type game machine includes a slot machine (pachi-slot) that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. BACKGROUND ART A rotating body type gaming machine is a box-shaped housing for installing a machine body on a gaming island such as a game shop, and is openably and closably supported with respect to the housing, and various control boards are provided on the back side thereof. It is equipped with a front door equipped with. It should be noted that in the rotating body type game machine, the front door corresponds to a mounting member, and the housing corresponds to a supporting member.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) A mounting member on which a predetermined game component is mounted, and a support member that supports the mounting member so that the mounting member can be opened and closed, and the detection means is such that the mounting member is open to the support member. Is preferably detected as the error.

(B) The error includes a first error and a second error, and the specific notifying unit is more than the first error when the first error and the second error are detected in parallel. It is preferable to give priority to the notification of the second error.

(C) The specific notifying unit is configured to include an audio device capable of making a predetermined notification by voice output, and the predetermined notifying unit is a light emitting device capable of making a predetermined notification based on a light emitting state of a light emitting unit. Is preferably included.

(D) When the detection means detects an error, the predetermined notification means preferably starts notification of the detected error after the specific notification means starts error notification.

(E) The specific notifying means notifies an error with the first upper limit time as an upper limit when notifying the first error, while it is at least the first upper limit time when notifying the second error. It is preferable to continue the notification of the second error over the second upper limit time.

(F) An output control means is provided for performing control for outputting various signals to the outside of the machine, and the output control means performs control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine when the second error is detected. It is preferable to carry out.

(G) When the notification time of the error reaches the upper limit time, the specific notification means preferably ends the notification of the error even before the notification continuation time has elapsed.
(H) The error includes a plurality of types of errors, the specific notifying unit notifies the error in a different mode for each type of error, and the predetermined notifying unit is at least one of the plurality of types of errors. It is preferable to notify the errors in the same manner for some types of errors.

(I) It is located behind the door member in a state where the detecting means for detecting an error and the openable/closable door member are closed, and is configured to be able to perform an operation for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the audio device. Adjusting means, an operating means located on the front side of the door member in a closed state and capable of performing a predetermined operation, an informing means capable of performing a predetermined notification, and a payout of a game medium. And a payout means capable of adjusting the volume, and the volume can be adjusted within a predetermined volume range by the operation of the adjusting means, and the volume adjusted by the operation of the adjusting means by the operation of the operating means. Based on the control, the sound volume is controlled within a sound volume range, and the specific notifying means of the notifying means is configured to include the audio device. When the error notification is started when an error is detected, and the error being notified is detected until the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses after the error notification is started. When it is not lost, the notification of the error is terminated upon the elapse of the upper limit notification time, and the error being notified is no longer detected before the upper limit notification time elapses, and When the remaining time of the upper limit notification time at a point in time is longer than a predetermined notification continuation time, the error notification is continued, and the error notification is terminated with the elapse of the notification continuation time, while the upper limit notification is given. Until the time elapses, the error notification is not detected, and if the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the notification continuation time, the error notification is continued. With the above, even before the notification continuation time has elapsed, the notification of the error is terminated upon the elapse of the upper limit notification time, and based on the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation means, the error notification and Different audio outputs are produced as effects, and the audio device executes the error notification at a volume exceeding the predetermined volume range regardless of the volume adjusted by the operation of the adjusting means. It is possible, and the game machine is characterized in that the game medium is not paid out at least during a period from when an error is detected to when the error is no longer detected.

DS... radio wave detection sensor (detection means), HS... payout device (payout means), JS... magnetic detection sensor (detection means), KS... open detection sensor (detection means), LA1, LA2... decorative lamp (light emitting device, notification) Means, predetermined notification means, second notification means, notification execution means, predetermined notification execution means) MS... Full detection sensor (detection means), RS... RAM clear switch (detection means), SP... Speaker (speech device, specific) Notification means, first notification means, notification execution means, specific notification execution means), 11... Outer frame (support member), 12... Middle frame (mounting member), 13... Front frame (mounting member), 30... Main Control board, 30a... Main control CPU (output control means), 31... Sub control board, 31a... Sub control CPU (informing means, specific informing means, predetermined informing means, first informing means, second informing means , Notification control means).

Claims (2)

Detection means for detecting an error,
An informing means capable of performing a predetermined informing,
And a payout means capable of paying out the game medium,
The notification means includes an output notification means for performing a predetermined notification by outputting a voice, and a light emission notification means for performing a predetermined notification by the light emission of the light emitting unit,
The output notifying means and the light emission notifying means each start notifying of an error upon detection of an error by the detecting means,
In the output notification unit, after the start of the broadcast of the error, when the notification to that error is not detected continues a notification of an error over a broadcast duration, a new error in the notification duration is not detected On the other hand, on the condition that the notification of the error is terminated after the notification of the error is continued for the notification continuation time,
In the output notification means, on condition that a new error is detected in the notification continuation time, the error notification is continued even after the notification continuation time has elapsed,
In the output notification means, when the newly detected error in the notification continuation time is no longer detected, it is possible to continue the notification of the error over a predetermined duration longer than the notification continuation time,
In the payout means, at least during the period from when an error is detected to when the error is no longer detected, the game medium is not paid out,
In the light emission notifying unit, even when the error being notified is no longer detected, and when no new error is detected in the notification continuation time, the error notification is made even after the notification continuation time has elapsed. Is to continue,
When performing the notification of the error after the elapse of the notification duration, as compared to when performing the notification of the error in the notification duration, that notification strength of the notification of the error is lower by the light emitting notification means Characteristic gaming machine. The notification means further includes a display notification means for performing a predetermined notification by displaying an image , in addition to the output notification means, the light emission notification means ,
In the output notification means,
When the notification of the error is started upon the detection of the error by the detection means, the notification is made after the notification of the error is started and before the predetermined upper limit notification time elapses. When the error is not detected, the notification of the error is terminated by the passage of the upper limit notification time,
When the error being notified is no longer detected before the upper limit notification time elapses, and the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is longer than the notification continuation time, an error While continuing the notification, while ending the error notification triggered by the elapse of the notification continuation time,
When the error being notified is no longer detected by the time the upper limit notification time elapses, and the remaining upper limit notification time at that time is shorter than the notification continuation time, an error The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the notification is continued and the notification of the error is ended with the elapse of the upper limit notification time even before the notification continuation time has elapsed .