JP6741098B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

As a type of gaming machine, for example, there is a pachinko machine that performs a game using a game ball. In such a pachinko machine, when a game ball is shot in the game area and the game ball wins a winning opening provided in the game area, the player can obtain a predetermined game value based on the winning. .. In addition, in the pachinko machine, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning opening called a start opening), a lottery is performed, and when a predetermined result is selected by the lottery, There are also those that generate a special gaming state (for example, a gaming state called a hit) in which more gaming value can be acquired as compared with the normal gaming state.

JP, 2007-14661, A

In general, game balls used in pachinko machines are made of metal. Therefore, there is a case where an illegal act is conducted in which such a game ball made of metal is guided to a winning opening (for example, a predetermined winning opening called a starting opening) using, for example, a magnet.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately suppressing fraud.

In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to claim 1, a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, and a display device. And a variable display means for performing variable display of a pattern or a pattern on the display device, wherein the magnetic field detecting means detects the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the detecting means. A value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the calibration means for calibrating using a predetermined value for calibration, and based on the value calibrated by the calibration means, information according to the magnitude of the magnetic field or A first movable body that is configured to include an output unit that outputs a value, the movable body starts operating after power is turned on to the gaming machine, and operates until the power is shut off, and the game. After the power is turned on to the machine, it is configured to include a second movable body that operates or stops according to the game situation, and the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the variable display by the variable display means. The second movable body operating means for operating the second movable body and the operation of the second movable body operated by the second movable body operating means after the first predetermined condition is satisfied. A second movable body stopping means that stops when a second predetermined condition that is satisfied before the variation display means finishes the variation display, and a second movable body before the second movement body is operated after the variation display means finishes the variation display. The second movable body returning means for returning to the initial position, the setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration, and the fluctuation even when the timing for setting the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means arrives. After the start of the variable display by the display means and when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, a first standby means for waiting the setting by the setting means, and the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means Even when the timing arrives, second waiting means for waiting the setting by the setting means, the first waiting means, and the second waiting means during the return period in which the second movable body is returned to the initial position. A canceling means for canceling the setting by the setting means waited by the second standby means after the variable display by the variable display means is finished, and a setting executing means for executing the setting by the setting means released by the canceling means. Equipped with.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising a board box.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an effect that can be suitably suppressed abuse.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine in a state where an inner frame, a front frame, and a lower plate unit are opened. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the inner frame switch which detects opening and closing of an inner frame. It is a front view of a game board. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the lower periphery of a center frame. (A) is a perspective view showing a movable display body, and (b) is a schematic diagram for explaining display contents on a side surface of the movable display body. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. It is a flow chart which shows the starting processing performed by MPU in a main control unit. 12 is a flow chart showing a pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process executed in the startup process of FIG. 11. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing performed by MPU in a main control unit. 14 is a flowchart showing a variation process executed in the main process of FIG. 13. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball storage area sequential feed process performed in the variation process of FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a fluctuation start process executed in the fluctuation process of FIG. 14. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main control unit. 18 is a flowchart showing a magnetic sensor confirmation process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 17. 18 is a flowchart showing vibration sensor confirmation processing executed in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 17. 18 is a flowchart showing door opening/closing confirmation processing executed in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 17. 18 is a flowchart showing an offset setting standby cancellation process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 17. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 17. It is a flow chart which shows interruption processing at the time of RAM clear detection performed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows NMI interruption processing. It is the flowchart which shows the starting processing which is executed by the MPU inside the production control control equipment. It is the flowchart which shows the main processing which is executed by MPU inside the production control control equipment. It is a flowchart which shows the audio lamp effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display production process performed in the main process of FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a movable display body control process executed in the main process of FIG. 26. It is the flowchart which shows the command reception interruption processing which is executed by MPU inside the production control control equipment. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing as a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process as a modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower plate unit 15 are opened, and FIG. 3 is an inner frame. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of an inner frame switch SW1 that detects opening/closing of 12. Note that, in FIG. 2, the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 are omitted for convenience.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11 with respect to the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 that is openably and closably supported. In the game arcade, the outer peripheral surface of the outer frame 11 is fixed to an installation place called an island of the game arcade. Since the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, and the lower plate unit 15 are configured to be openable to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11, the inner side 12, the front side frame 14, and the lower dish unit 15 are protected from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 and the inside. Inspection and adjustment are performed by opening the inner frame 12 and the like to the front side with respect to the outer frame 11.

To support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side in a front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided serves as an opening/closing shaft. The frame 12 is supported openably and closably on the front side.

The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of an ABS-made inner frame base 25 (see FIG. 2) formed in a rectangular shape, and a substantially circular central window 25a (see FIG. 2) is provided at the center of the inner frame base 25. 2) is formed. On the inner frame 12, a game board 13 (see FIG. 4) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, etc. is detachably mounted from the back side. A ball game is performed by the ball flowing down on the front surface of the game board 13. In addition, in the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 9) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. Rails (not shown) and the like are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower parts on the left side in a front view (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 19 is provided serves as an opening/closing shaft. The lower plate unit 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported openably and closably on the front side. The inner frame 12 and the front frame 14 are unlocked by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an inner frame switch SW1 (SW1a, SW1b) for detecting opening and closing of the inner frame 12 is provided between the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. A front frame switch SW2 (SW2a, SW2b) for detecting opening and closing of the front frame 14 is provided between the inner frame 12 and the front frame 14. The inner frame switch SW1 is composed of a female switch SW1a arranged on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12 and an insulating member arranged on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11. And a male switch SW1b. The front frame switch SW2 includes a female switch SW2a arranged on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the front frame 14 and a male switch SW2b arranged on the surface of the front frame 14 facing the inner frame 12. Composed of and.

Here, the structures of the inner frame switch SW1 and the front frame switch SW2 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the inner frame switch SW1 and the front frame switch SW2 have the same structure, the structure of the inner frame switch SW1 will be described, and the description of the front frame switch SW2 will be omitted. Note that FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram showing a state (off state, cutoff state) of the inner frame switch SW1 when the inner frame 12 is closed. Further, FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing a state (ON state, conductive state) of the inner frame switch SW1 when the inner frame 12 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the female switch SW1a arranged on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12 has a pair of terminal pairs SW1c made of a metal, which is a conductive member, built therein. ing.

Here, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the female switch SW1a arranged on the surface of the outer frame 11 facing the inner frame 12 is arranged on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11. The provided male switch SW1b is inserted. The male switch SW1b inserted in the female switch SW1a is interposed between the terminal pair SW1c to prevent contact between the terminal pair SW1c. Thus, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the contact between the terminal pairs SW1c is blocked by the insulating male switch SW1b, so the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off (conduction is cut off). It becomes a state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3( b ), when the inner frame 12 is open, the male switch SW 1 b arranged on the surface of the inner frame 12 facing the outer frame 11 becomes It is pulled out from the female switch SW1a arranged on the surface facing the inner frame 12. Since the terminal pair SW1c in the female switch SW1a has a structure in which a biasing force is generated in a direction opposite to each other, the terminal pair SW1c contacts each other when the male switch SW1b is pulled out from the female switch SW1a. Therefore, when the inner frame 12 is opened, the inner frame switch SW1 is turned on (conducted).

In this way, the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off (in the cutoff state) when the inner frame 12 is closed, and is turned on (in the conductive state) when the inner frame 12 is opened. ). The structure of the inner frame switch SW1 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 3, and the inner frame switch SW1 is turned off when the inner frame 12 is closed and the inner frame switch SW1 is opened when the inner frame 12 is opened. Any structure may be used as long as the switch SW1 is turned on. The same applies to the structure of the front frame switch SW2.

It should be noted that the inner frame switch SW1 may be capable of distinguishing between a state where the inner frame 12 is open and a state where the inner frame 12 is closed. That is, a switch that is turned on when the inner frame 12 is closed and turned off when the inner frame 12 is opened may be used as the inner frame switch SW1. Similarly, a switch that is turned on when the front frame 14 is closed and turned off when the front frame 14 is opened may be used as the front frame switch SW2.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled with a decorative resin component, an electrical component, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. .. A glass unit 16 having two glass plates is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front surface side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface protruding to the front, and prize balls, rental balls, etc. are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to descend to the right in a front view (see FIG. 1), and the ball introduced into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball firing unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the decorative variable display (fluctuation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81, or when changing the effect contents at the time of reach effect. It is operated by the player.

In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by lighting or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. On the periphery of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as a jackpot lamp, and during a jackpot or reach effect, the illumination parts 29 to 33 are turned on by turning on or blinking the built-in LED. Alternatively, it flashes to notify that the jackpot is in progress, or that the reach before the jackpot is in progress.

Further, in the upper left portion of the front face frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is provided and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying during payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs is provided. In addition, a small window 35 is formed on the lower side of the right-side illumination portion 32 so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a small window 35 is formed. 4) is attached to the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin, which is plated with chrome, is attached to a region around the electric decorations 29 to 33 in order to bring out more glitter.

A ball rental operating unit 40 is arranged below the window 14c. The ball rental operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball rental operation unit 40 is operated in a state in which bills, cards, etc. are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the balance information of a card or the like is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up to display the balance as a number as the balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a loan ball based on the information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the loan ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the card or the like has a balance. To be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 40 is not needed in a so-called cash machine, which is a pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit. It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of to make the parts configuration common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a central part of the lower plate unit 15 in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by the player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is provided, and inside the operation handle 51, the driving of the ball firing unit 112a is permitted. A touch sensor (not shown), a push-button type stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and an electric resistance for turning the operation handle 51. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting a change in When the player turns the operation handle 51 clockwise by the player without operating the stop switch, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the operation amount. The ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the resistance value of. As a result, a ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 51 by the player. The touch sensor and the stop switch are off when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player.

At the lower part of the front surface of the lower plate 50, there is provided a ball removing lever 52 for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball pulling lever 52 is always biased to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the bias, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 opens, The sphere falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed in a state in which a box (generally referred to as a “thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower tray 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower tray 50.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in a front view, a large number of nails for guiding balls, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first winning opening 63. It is configured by assembling a ball entrance 64, a variable winning device 65, a second ball entrance 67 (through gate), a variable display device unit 80, and the like, and the peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. Note that, in FIG. 4, in order to make the reference numerals easy to understand, a part of nails, metal fittings and the like are deleted and illustrated. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display unit 80 are arranged in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and wood screws are applied from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the central portion of the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below.

On the front surface of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted, and inside the outer rail 62, a strip-shaped metal plate similar to the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in step 1 is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1), so that the front surface of the game board 13 has a ball. A game area where a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area formed by partitioning the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 on the front surface of the game board 13 (where a winning opening or the like is provided, and a shot ball is Area where it falls).

The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball firing unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member (not shown) is attached to the tip portion (upper left portion of FIG. 4) of the inner rail 61. The ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 is prevented from returning to the ball guide passage again by the return ball prevention member. At the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 4), a return rubber 69 is attached at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined or more momentum hits the return rubber 69 to generate momentum. Is attenuated and bounces back toward the center. In addition, between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is a base. It is fixed by being driven into the plate 60.

On the left side (left side in FIG. 4) of the front view of the game area, a first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a 7-segment LED 37a, an LED 37b, and a special figure holding lamp 37c. The 7-segment LED 37a is for displaying the number of rounds during the big hit game and an error display.

On the other hand, the LED 37b is composed of a three-color light emitting diode (three-color LED) having emission colors of red, green, and blue, and displays the first symbol by its lighting color (lighting mode). Specifically, each time the ball wins the first ball entrance 64, the color change display (variable display) of the LED 37b is performed, and by the first pattern (that is, the lighting color of the LED 37b) when the variable display is stopped. , The jackpot lottery results made by the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 7 and 9) triggered by the winning of the first entrance 64 are definitely displayed.

More specifically, when the ball wins the first ball entrance 64, the LED 37b rapidly changes the colors of the three-color LED in the order of red→green→blue→red→... When is passed, it is confirmed and displayed in one of the colors. When the jackpot lottery is won, the LED 37b is fixedly displayed in red or green (for example, a stop display for several seconds).

In particular, the confirmation display in red indicates that the type of the jackpot that has been won is a “probable variation jackpot”. When the LED 37b is confirmed and displayed in red, the game mode after the special game state (big hit game) is over, the big hit probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the normal probability, and the hit probability of the second symbol described later is normal. It is a high-probability mode that increases from the probability. On the other hand, the confirmation display in green indicates that the type of winning jackpot is “normal jackpot”. When the LED 37b is confirmed and displayed in green, the game mode after the special game state is finished, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery is the normal probability, but the time reduction mode in which the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability. Becomes

In the high-probability mode and the time-shortening mode, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time to open the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 or It is also possible to change the number of times the electric accessory is opened per hit.

When the big hit lottery is not won, that is, when the result of the big hit lottery is “out”, the LED 37b is confirmed and displayed in blue. When the LED 37b is confirmed and displayed in blue, the game mode after the special game state is the normal mode in which the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the second symbol are both the regular probability.

In addition, the special figure reservation lamp 37c displays the number of times the winning of the ball (the winning ball) to the first ball entrance 64 is withheld, and in the present embodiment, four monochromatic LEDs (for example, red LEDs). ). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the ball wins the first ball entrance 64 and the jackpot lottery is started, the first symbol display device 37 displays the stop of the first symbol by the LED 37b (determined). Until the display), the winning (ball) of the ball to the first ball entrance 64 is configured to be held up to four times, and the number of times of the holding is the special figure holding lamp 37c. It is displayed by the number of lit LEDs constituting the. Below, the number of times of reservation about the 1st ball entrance 64 may be called the special figure reservation number of balls N. The special figure holding lamp 37c may be configured by, for example, two three-color LEDs, and the number of holding times (4 in this embodiment) may be displayed by a combination of display colors of the LEDs.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are provided in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls are won. A variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the center of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is a third liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as "LCD") that variably displays the third symbol with a winning (ball entry) into the first ball entrance 64 as a trigger. The symbol display device 81, a second symbol display section 83 configured by an LED that variably displays the second symbol triggered by the passage of the sphere of the second entrance 67 (through gate), and the second entrance 67 ( The second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of holding balls of the balls that have passed through the through gate) is provided.

The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by the effect control device 117 (see FIG. 9) described later, and, for example, three symbol columns of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of third symbols, and these third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. (See Figure 8). In the present embodiment, in the first symbol display device 37, the game state associated with the control of the main controller 110 (see FIG. 9) and the display of the first symbol showing the result of the jackpot (LED 37b lighting) are displayed. On the other hand, decorative display corresponding to the display of the first symbol is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 and is made of resin. The center frame 86 of is disposed.

The center frame 86 is provided inside the left side thereof with an introduction path (so-called warp route) 401 formed in a tunnel shape so that balls (game balls) can pass through. The introduction path 401 is formed in a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape having a width larger than the outer diameter of the sphere P (see FIG. 5), and an entrance 401a that opens to the left at the height of the upper portion of the third symbol display device 81. And the stage 403 (see FIG. 5) formed on the lower side of the third symbol display device 81 are continuous. The sphere P that has flowed into the entrance 401 a is guided onto the stage 403 via the introduction path 401.

Here, the stage 403 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the lower portion of the center frame 86 and its surroundings. As shown in FIG. 5, a stage 403 is provided on the lower left side of the center frame 86. The stage 403 is an open path that guides the sphere P guided through the introduction path 401 to the lower center of the center frame 86.

The stage 403 is formed so as to descend from the left side (that is, the outlet side of the introduction path 401) toward the right side (that is, the center side of the center frame 86) and then rise again. That is, the stage 403 is formed in a shape in which the right and left sides are high and the middle thereof is low.

A recess 406 is formed on the right side of the stage 403. The recess 406 is one step lower than the height of the right end of the stage 403, and is formed so as to divide the lower central portion of the center frame 86 into the left and right. In the recess 406, a distribution roller 410 which is a resin electric accessory supported by the center frame 86 so as to be rotatable by a substantially horizontal rotation shaft 410a which is an axis parallel to the board surface of the game board 13. Is provided.

The distribution roller 410 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a rotary shaft 410a protruding in a thin rod shape is provided at both ends thereof. The rotation shafts 410a at both ends are inserted into holes (not shown) provided in the center frame 86 (more specifically, the side surface of the recess 406), whereby the distribution roller 410 is rotatable. ..

Two grooves 411 for rolling the ball P along a predetermined direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the distribution roller 410. Although only one groove 411 located above the distribution roller 410 is depicted in FIG. 5, an invisible position below the distribution roller 410 (the groove depicted in FIG. 5). Another groove 411 is formed at a position 180° away from the outer circumference 411). Although the number of the grooves 411 is two in the present embodiment, it may be one or three or more.

Each of the two grooves 411 formed in the distribution roller 410 has a hollow cylindrical outer surface that linearly connects the central portion and the left end of the distribution roller 410, and the distribution roller 410 when viewed from the front. Is formed in an L-shape that is continuously recessed along the outer peripheral direction on the upper side (in the direction of arrow R1) in the central portion.

When the groove 411 is located at a position continuous with the stage 403 as shown in FIG. 5 due to the rotation of the distribution roller 410, the ball P rolling rightward on the stage 403 moves on the stage 403. After rolling from the right end onto the groove 411 and rolling along the groove 411 to the center of the distribution roller 410, the traveling direction is changed to the left along the shape of the groove 411, and the third symbol display device. It is guided to the 81 side. The game ball rolling on the groove 411 is guided to the special hole 404 formed in the center frame 86.

The special hole 404 forms the lower stream where the game ball rolling on the stage 403 flows down. The special hole 404 is continuous with the outlet hole 405 by a path (not shown) formed inside the center frame. Therefore, the ball P rolling from the stage 403 to the groove 411 and guided to the special hole 404 passes through a path (not shown) and exits from the exit hole 405. The ball P exiting from the exit hole 405 almost certainly wins the first entrance ball 64 located immediately below the exit hole 405.

On the other hand, in the distribution roller 410, since the two grooves 411 are formed, the outer peripheral surface 412 without the grooves 411 becomes a protruding portion for the grooves 411. The outer peripheral surface 412 forms a step at the boundary between the stage 403 and the distribution roller 410 when the position of the groove 411 is not continuous with the stage 403. Therefore, when the position of the groove 411 is not continuous with the stage 403, the sphere P rolling on the stage 403 rolls to the right from the right end of the stage 403 due to the step formed by the outer peripheral surface 412. Are blocked, and flow down to the front surface side of the game board 13 from the lower flow portion U formed by the front end portion of the stage 403. The probability that the game ball that has flowed down from the lower stream U will win the first ball entrance 64 is lower than when it passes through the special hole 404.

Returning to FIG. 4, description will be made. On the right side of the distribution roller 410 in a front view of the pachinko machine 10, a distribution roller motor 420 for applying a driving force for operating (rotating or rotating) the distribution roller 410 is provided. The distribution roller motor 420 is composed of an electric motor, and when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the distribution roller motor 420 is driven by the electric power supplied from the power supply board (power supply device 115), thereby starting the rotation. ..

The distribution roller motor 420 and the distribution roller 410 are connected via a gear (not shown). When the distribution roller motor 420 is rotated, the rotative power of the distribution roller motor 420 is transmitted via the gear. Is transmitted to the sorting roller 410, which causes the sorting roller 410 to rotate.

In the present embodiment, the distribution roller motor 420 rotates so as to rotate the distribution roller 410 in the arrow R1 direction (see FIG. 5). The distribution roller motor 420 constantly rotates at a constant speed while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on (while the power is on). As a result, the distribution roller 410 always rotates in the direction of arrow R1 at a constant speed while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

Note that the distribution roller 410 does not necessarily have to rotate in the direction of arrow R1 and may rotate in the opposite direction. Further, although the distribution roller motor 420 is configured by an electric motor in this embodiment, it may be configured by another motor such as a stepping motor or a servo motor.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the right front surface of the center frame 86, a concave portion 86a which is opened in a vertically long rectangle is formed, and the concave portion 86a is made of a resinous material which is an electric accessory for performance. The movable display body 501 is stored. It is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with only the movable display body 501 as an electric accessory for presentation.

Here, the movable display 501 will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing the movable display body 501, and FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram for explaining the display content of the side surface 501 a of the movable display body 501. Note that, in FIG. 6A, the display content of the side surface 501a of the movable display body 501 is omitted.

The movable display body 501 is an electric electric accessory for production used to enhance the interest of the game by decorative variable display (variation production) displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As shown in FIG. 6A, the movable display body 501 is configured as a rectangular parallelepiped having a side surface 501a composed of four rectangular surfaces 501a1 to 501a4.

A rotating shaft 502 is continuously provided at the center of the lower surface of the movable display body 501. The movable display body 501 is rotatably supported by the center frame 86 by a rotation shaft 502. A movable display body motor 520 (see FIG. 4) is connected to the side of the rotating shaft 502 away from the movable display body 501 via a gear (not shown). The rotating power of the movable display body motor 520 can be transmitted to the rotating shaft 502 through such a gear, whereby the rotating shaft 502 and the movable display body 501 connected to the rotating shaft 502 rotate. Can be made.

The rotary shaft 502 is provided with a plate-shaped sensor cut bang 503 extending outward in the radial direction. The sensor cut van 503 is an opaque member used for aligning the movable display body 501. Specifically, in the effect control device 117 (see FIG. 9) of the pachinko machine 10, the sensor cut van 503 sets the position detected by the photo sensor 504 provided at a predetermined position in the center frame 86 to the zero point (reference position). ) And the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position based on the zero point.

As shown in FIG. 6B, a predetermined character string is printed on each of the four surfaces 501a1 to 501a4 constituting the side surface 501a as display contents to be visually recognized by the player. In the present embodiment, the character string is printed on each surface 501a1 to 501a4, but it may be a pattern or the like.

Specifically, the character string "A story" is printed on the first surface 501a1, the character string "Atsu?" is printed on the second surface 501a2, and the character "determined?" is printed on the third surface 501a3. The rows are printed, and the character string “Gekiatsu?” is printed on the fourth surface.

Of these surfaces 501a2 to 501a4, the first surface 501a1 is a surface for stopping toward the front side (side facing the player) when variable display of symbols is not performed. In the present embodiment, the position where the first surface 501a1 faces the front side is the initial position of the movable display body 501.

On the other hand, the second to fourth surfaces 501a2 to 501a4 are surfaces for stopping toward the front side during the variable display of symbols. The movable display body 501 is rotated during execution of variable display of symbols, and one of the second to fourth surfaces 501a2 to 501a4, which is determined according to the content of the variable display, faces the front side. Be stopped. As a result, the player can visually recognize the display content of the stopped surface with the front side facing. The player can raise or lower the sense of expectation for the jackpot according to the display content (character string) of the visually recognized surfaces 501a2-501a4, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

Returning to FIG. 4, description will be made. A movable display body motor 520 for applying a driving force for rotating (rotating) the movable display body 501 is provided below the movable display body 501 in a front view of the pachinko machine 10. The movable display body motor 520 is composed of a stepping motor capable of positioning control. In the present embodiment, the movable display body motor 520 rotates so as to rotate the movable display body 501 in the arrow R2 direction (see FIG. 6A). As a result, the movable display body 501 rotates in the arrow R2 direction.

This movable display body 501 has an initial position (that is, the first surface 501a1 is a front surface) unless the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position after the variable display of the symbol, when the variable display of the symbol is not performed. It is in a stopped (stationary) state. In the present embodiment, the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position when a predetermined fixed display period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the symbols were stopped and displayed after the variable display.

In addition, the movable display body 501 is configured not to operate while high-speed fluctuation is performed (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the start of variable display of symbols. That is, the movable display body 501 does not operate and remains stopped for 3 seconds after the start of the variable display, even while the variable display of the symbol is being executed (during change). As described above, the movable display 501 is an electric accessory that does or does not operate as necessary during the game, unlike the distribution roller 410 that constantly operates (rotates) during the game.

The movable display body 501 does not necessarily need to be rotated in the arrow R2 direction, but may be rotated in the opposite direction. Further, the distribution roller motor 420 is configured by a stepping motor in the present embodiment, but may be configured by another positioning controllable motor (for example, a servo motor).

Returning to FIG. 4, description will be made. On the center frame 86, a special figure holding lamp 85 is provided above the third symbol display device 81. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the jackpot lottery is started, in the first symbol display device 37, various stop symbols (for example, the first symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot, the first symbol indicating the normal jackpot, the deviation). If any sphere wins (wins) in the first ball entrance 64 before any one of the first symbols indicating the) is displayed, the number of wins (winning) is up to 4 times. Hold. The number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 as described above, and is also indicated by the number of lighting of the special figure holding lamp 85. Below, the number of times of reservation about the 1st ball entrance 64 may be called the special figure reservation number of balls N. The special figure holding lamps 85 are provided for the maximum number of holding times.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning in the first ball entrance 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of holdings (that is, the maximum value that the special figure holding ball number N can take) is The number of times is not limited to four, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (e.g., eight times). Further, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times of holding the variable display based on the winning in the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or an area divided into four. May be displayed in a different mode (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, when the number of holdings is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the special symbol holding lamp 85 may not be provided.

Further, the center frame 86 is provided with a second symbol display portion 83. Every time the sphere passes through the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display portion 83 alternates the symbol "○" and the symbol "X" as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to be turned on is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the variable display in the second symbol display unit 83 is stopped by the predetermined symbol (the symbol "○"), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is for a predetermined time only. The ball is opened so that the ball can easily enter the first ball entrance 64.

The number of times the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) is reserved up to four times, and the number of reservations is lit and displayed on the second symbol reservation lamp 84 provided in the center frame 86. The variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83, as in the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Moreover, the maximum number of times the ball is held for the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to four, like the number of times for the first entrance 64, and is not more than three times. Alternatively, it may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of balls held for the second ball entrance 67 may be displayed using an LED provided in the first symbol display device 37. When displaying the number of times the ball is held for the second ball entrance 67 on the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may not be provided.

Below the variable display device unit 80, a first ball entrance 64 into which a ball can enter is arranged. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 9) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main controller 110 performs a jackpot lottery, and the stop symbol of the first symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED37b) and the display of the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display corresponding to is displayed by the third symbol display device 81.

Moreover, the first ball entrance 64 is also one of the prize holes through which five balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls enter. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the general prize opening 63 are shown. Although configured the same, different numbers may be used. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the balls enter the first entrance 64 may be 20.

A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball entrance 64, and a horizontally elongated rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, if the lottery in the main control device 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on to be a big hit stop symbol. Along with this, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the occurrence of the jackpot is shown. After that, the game state transitions to a special game state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special game state, the specific winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won in this embodiment).

The specific winning opening 65a is closed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening/closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated, for example, 16 times (16 rounds) at the maximum. The state in which this opening/closing operation is performed is one form of a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is given a game value (game value) from a normal time (non-special game state). A large amount of prize balls will be paid out.

Specifically, the variable winning device 65 has a horizontally-long rectangular opening/closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening solenoid (see FIG. 9) for opening/closing the front side with the lower side of the opening/closing plate as an axis. A part of the solenoid 209). The specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state in which the ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. At the time of a big hit, the large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening/closing plate to the lower side of the front face to temporarily form an open state in which the ball easily wins the specific winning opening 65a, and the open state and the normal closed state. The state and the state operate alternately.

The special game state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a is provided in the game area, and when the LED 37b of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in a manner corresponding to the big hit, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, During the opening of the specific winning opening 65a, when the ball wins into the specific winning opening 65a, a large opening provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times in a special game state. It may be formed as a state.

Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering a certificate stamp, an identification label, etc. are provided in the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate stamp etc. affixed to the adhesive space K1 is the front frame 14 It can be seen through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

Further, the game board 13 is provided with an outlet 66. Balls that have not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the outlet 66. On the game board 13, a large number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are arranged.

In addition, on the back surface side of the game board 13, a magnetic sensor device 601 (see FIG. 9) that detects a magnetic field (magnetism) applied from the outside and a vibration sensor device 602 that detects vibration (sway) applied from the outside. Various sensor devices for detecting fraudulent activity such as (see FIG. 9) are provided. For example, as one of the fraudulent acts, there is a fraudulent act of guiding a ball to the first entrance 64 with a magnet or the like (a so-called “magnet goto”). It is provided to detect. In addition, as another misconduct, the behavior of the game ball is illegally manipulated by shaking or hitting a pachinko machine so that the game ball is placed in the groove of the accessory of the center frame (so-called "Dotsuki"). However, the vibration sensor device 602 is provided to detect such fraudulent activity.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 7, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and a performance control board (production control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control device 111), a firing control board (fire control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115) and a card unit connection board 116. There is.

The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 forming a protective cover and a payout unit 93 as a unit. Also, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used in various lottery, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generating circuit and the like are installed as needed.

The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111, the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 each include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house each control device and each board.

Further, in the board box 100 (main controller 110) and the board box 102 (payout controller 111 and launch controller 112), a box base and a box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). (Consolidated by). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover, extending over the box base and the box cover. The seal sticker is made of a brittle material, and if the seal sticker is peeled off to open the board boxes 100 and 102 or if the board boxes 100 and 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are closed. Cut to the side and to. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to know whether the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

The payout unit 93 is located at the uppermost part of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and gently inclines toward the downstream side, and a downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 9). ing. The tank 130 is sequentially replenished with the balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall, and the required number of balls are appropriately dispensed by the dispensing device 133. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

Further, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. 9). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on when it is desired to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

In addition, as will be described later in detail, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment progresses because there is a suspicion of misconduct when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 (see FIG. 9) during the game. The RAM erase switch 122 also functions as a switch for releasing the restriction. Specifically, the progress of the game is restricted. In this case, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for a long time (in this embodiment, it is pressed for 1 s) while the power is on, the operation is a legitimate operation without any doubt. It is regarded that the state of the time when the progress of the game is limited is restored, and then the limitation of the progress of the game is released (see FIG. 23).

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display content displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

As shown in FIG. 8, the third symbol is 10 types of main symbols consisting of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers “0” to “9”, and one type of sub-pattern formed smaller than this main symbol. It is composed of a pattern (in the present embodiment, a picture of a shellfish). These main symbols and sub-symbols form a symbol row (virtual symbol reel) by arranging main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging sub-symbols between each main symbol.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbols are stopped together is performed, and after the variable display (that is, the same). After the main symbols have been gathered together and stopped), a big hit occurs. When transitioning to the high probability mode (probability variation mode) after the jackpot is over, a variable display is displayed in which the main symbols (corresponding to the “high probability symbol”) to which odd numbers are added are stopped together. On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the normal mode after the end of the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to the “normal symbol”) to which the even number is added are stopped together is performed.

In the present embodiment, the variation direction of the symbols is the horizontal direction X, and in the variation in the horizontal direction (horizontal scrolling), each symbol column has three symbol columns Z1, Z2, Z3 of upper, middle, and lower. It is displayed, and the third symbol is displayed on each of the symbol columns (Z1 to Z3) in three stages of left, middle, and right. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols in three rows and three columns. Here, in the upper symbol row Z1, the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbol are arranged so as to appear in ascending order. ing.

Five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, five lines including a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a rightward rising line L4, and a leftward rising line L5 are set as valid lines.

When a ball enters the first ball entrance 64 (wins) and scrolls in a predetermined fluctuation direction (horizontal direction X in this embodiment), the fluctuation display is performed after a predetermined fluctuation time. , The upper symbol row Z1→the lower symbol row Z3→the middle symbol row Z2 are stopped in this order. At this time, if a combination of jackpot symbols (combination of the same main symbols in the present embodiment) is stopped on any of the activated lines, a jackpot occurs and a jackpot video (jackpot effect during the jackpot game). ) Is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the changing direction (scrolling direction) is the horizontal direction X, but the changing direction may be the vertical direction (that is, the direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction X). When the changing direction is the vertical direction (vertical scrolling), the effective lines are the upper line (Z1 line in FIG. 8), the middle line (Z2 line in FIG. 8), and the lower line (Z3 line in FIG. 8). ), an upward right line L4, and an upward left line L5. Then, in the case of vertical scrolling, for example, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left symbol column L1'→the right symbol column L3→the middle symbol column L2.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an electrical configuration of the above-described pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the performance control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device in only one direction. The sub-control unit may be configured to transmit a command indicating the state of the sub-control unit to the main control unit 110.

The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit are built in.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, etc. provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 will be described. .. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each counter.

Reservation sphere storage area, counter buffer, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, etc. are jackpot determinations, display settings of the first symbol display device 37, and display of the second symbol display unit 83. It is used by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 to perform a lottery of results and the like.

To set the jackpot lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37, the first random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting an initial value of the first random number counter C1, and fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for selecting a fluctuation pattern are used. The second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display portion 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for the initial value setting of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value each time it is updated.

These counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are set at 4 ms intervals which are the execution intervals of the main process (see FIG. 13) or 2 ms intervals which are the execution intervals of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). It is updated and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in a work area (not shown) of the RAM 203. When each value of each counter C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2 is referred to when executing various control programs, each value of each counter stored in the counter buffer is referred to. To be done.

The reserved ball storage area is a memory for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in synchronization with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) in the first ball entrance 64. In this holding sphere storage area, four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) can be stored so that data (values of counters C1 to C3) acquired at the winning timing of the ball can be stored up to four times. ) And one execution area referred to in the variation start process (see FIG. 16).

Each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) in the holding sphere storage area stores an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and a value of the first type counter C2. And an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. In the present embodiment, three holding areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 are provided in each holding area within one holding ball storage area, but a plurality of holding ball storage areas are provided. The three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (1 or 2 areas) of the three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining area is It may be configured to be provided in the other reserved ball storage area.

As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entrance 64 can be stored up to a maximum of four times. When storing the data of the number of times, data is stored in order from the area having the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). Is memorized. That is, the smaller the area number is, the more the data corresponding to the prizes that are older in time is stored. Therefore, in the first reserved area, the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored.

The execution area in the reserved ball storage area includes an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first type counter C2, and a value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. An area for storing is provided. In the variation process (see FIG. 14) described later, the data (the values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the first holding area of the holding ball storage area is shifted to the execution area and referred to, and is used as the reference data. The jackpot lottery result is determined based on the result. Then, the variable display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37b) or the like.

Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 738, for example, and then returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738). In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1 (value=0 to 738), and executes the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, regularly (once in each timer interrupt process in the present embodiment), and stored in the reserved ball of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entrance 64. The area, more specifically, is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the number of random number values that are jackpots is the normal probability in the normal mode or the time shortening mode (the jackpot probability is normal) and the high probability in the high probability mode (the jackpot probability is higher than usual). State) and two types are set. There are two types of random number values that are jackpots at the time of the normal probability (the state where the jackpot probability is normal), and the values are “373,727”. On the other hand, there are 13 kinds of random number values that are jackpots when the probability is high (the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the values are "59,109,163,211,263,317,367,421,479,523. , 631, 683, 733”. A table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit from the value of the first random number counter C1 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the type of big hit. In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpots determined by the first hit type counter C2, a jackpot (probable variation jackpot) that becomes a high-probability mode after the jackpot finish and a jackpot (normal jackpot) that becomes a time shortening mode after the jackpot finish. Yes, one of these two types of jackpots is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired when the ball wins the first ball entrance 64.

In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 4, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 4), returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process of FIG. 17, which will be described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. , And is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203, more specifically, in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number that is "a big jackpot that becomes a high-probability mode after the jackpot (probable variation jackpot)" is "1, 2, 3", and a jackpot that becomes a time reduction mode after the jackpot (normal jackpot) The value of the random number is "0, 4". A table storing random number values for determining whether the "big hit that becomes the high probability mode after the big hit ends" or "the big hit that becomes the time shortening mode after the big hit end" from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 (Fig. (Not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

In the present embodiment, of the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, it is determined as a “big hit” based on the value of the first random number counter C1. If the jackpot is determined to be a "big hit that becomes the high-probability mode after the big hit ends" based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the big hit is a "probably-variable big hit". On the other hand, when it is determined that the "big hit" is based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and "the big hit that becomes the time shortening mode after the end of big hit" is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, The jackpot becomes a "normal jackpot".

Therefore, based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and the value of the first hit type counter C2, a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) and one type of display corresponding to the deviation Of the total of three types of display modes including the mode, any one display mode is selected as the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

Note that, in the “probability variation jackpot” in the present embodiment, after the jackpot whose maximum number of rounds is 16 rounds, until the next jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot), the game mode is a high probability mode. It is a jackpot (16 round probability variation jackpot). In the high probability mode, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is set to a high probability (probability higher than the normal probability), and the hit probability of the second symbol is also set to a probability higher than the normal probability.

In the present embodiment, in the case of "probability variation jackpot", until the next jackpot (probability variation jackpot, or normal jackpot), as a high probability mode, the jackpot probability of the first symbol and Although both the winning probability of the two symbols has a higher probability than the normal probability, the period of increasing the winning probability of the second symbol may be a predetermined number of times of variation (for example, 100 number of variations). ..

In addition, the “normal jackpot” in the present embodiment is a jackpot in which the game mode is the time reduction mode for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations) after the jackpot whose maximum round number is 16 rounds ( 16 round normal jackpot). In the time shortening mode, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is the normal probability, but the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability. In the present embodiment, when the "normal jackpot" is reached, the game mode is set to the time shortening mode for a predetermined number of fluctuations. However, instead of this, the lottery result for the next jackpot is Until it is determined, the game mode may be set to the time reduction mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum round number of the "probable variation jackpot" or the "normal jackpot" is 16 rounds, but the maximum round number is not limited to 16 rounds, and various values (for example, 7 rounds, 15 rounds, etc.). ) Can be. Further, in the present embodiment, both the maximum round of "probability variation jackpot" and the maximum number of rounds of "normal jackpot" are 16 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is different between "probability variation jackpot" and "normal jackpot". May be. For example, the maximum number of rounds of "probable variation jackpot" may be 16 and the maximum number of rounds of "normal jackpot" may be 7.

The stop pattern selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the pattern of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. With "rear out-of-front-reach" (for example, a range of 0 to 8) and "reach other than out-of-front-rear" (for example, a range of 9 to 38) in which the last stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Three stop patterns (a mode of the display result of the dynamic display) of "completely disengaged" (for example, a range of 39 to 238) in which the reach does not occur are selected.

The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entrance 64, the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203. More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area.

A table (not shown) that is referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random number value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the stop pattern is Selection is made based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. The table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high-probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), a normal state (a state in which the jackpot probability is normal), or the number of special figure holding balls N. This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to the above.

For example, in a high-probability state (where the jackpot probability is higher than usual), a jackpot is likely to occur, so that the range of random number values corresponding to the "completely missed" stop pattern is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. A table as wide as ~238 is selected, and it becomes easy to select "completely disengaged". In this table, the range of random values for "out-of-front/rear reach" is narrowed to 0-5, and the range of random-values for "reach other than out-of-front/rear" is narrowed to 6-9. It is difficult to select "Reach other than missed".

In addition, in the normal state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal), if each random number value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area, in order to secure the time for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. A table in which the range of the random number values corresponding to the stop pattern of "complete deviation" is as narrow as 51 to 238 is selected, and it is difficult to select "complete deviation". In this table, the range of random values for "rear out of front and back" is 0 to 8, and the range of random number values for "reach other than out of front and back" is as wide as 9 to 50, making it easy to select "reach other than out of front and rear". Has become. Therefore, in the normal state (the state in which the jackpot probability is normal), the time for the ball to enter the first ball entrance 64 can be ensured, so that the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 can be easily continued.

Next, of the three fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. For example, one variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented one by one in the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198), and the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, Within the range of 0 to 240, the value is sequentially incremented by 1, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), the value is returned to 0. In the following description, CS1 may also be referred to as a "first fluctuation type counter", and CS2 may also be referred to as a "second fluctuation type counter".

The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used for selecting (selecting) a variation display (dynamic display) pattern (variation pattern) of the third symbol. The value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns, that is, a normal variation, a normal reach variation, and a super reach variation, are set as the variation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured to have a different effect time (variation time).

Among these fluctuation patterns, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern (that is, deviation fluctuation) that produces the display result of the loss without the reach display. In the present embodiment, the “normal fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 11 seconds.

The “normal reach variation” is a so-called normal reach variation pattern accompanied by reach display. In the present embodiment, the “normal reach variation” is configured as a variation pattern having a variation time of 20 seconds.

The “super reach variation” is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears from the time when the reach is generated until the final symbol is stopped. In this embodiment, the “super reach variation” is configured as a variation pattern having a variation time of 40 seconds. In the "super reach variation", as a predetermined effect that appears from the time when the reach occurs until the final symbol stops, a specific character appears, a specific background is displayed, It is exemplified that the design is changed in a specific mode (for example, the design is enlarged or reduced, or the design fluctuates).

When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random number value) of the first variation type counter CS1, a first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referred to. This first selection table, the jackpot type (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and the stop symbol at the time of disengagement determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (complete disengagement, front-rear reach, Alternatively, each range other than the front/back deviation is provided, and the allocation of the range of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 to the fluctuation pattern is different in each first selection table. That is, the variation pattern selection probability is different for each first selection table.

On the other hand, the second variation type counter CS2, in the reach pattern (normal reach or super reach in the present embodiment), the variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the symbols other than the final stop symbol stop and reach is generated. A counter for determining the number. The value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process.

In the following description, the number of variable symbols determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs may be simply referred to as the “number of variable symbols”. That is, in the present embodiment, by the value of the second variation type counter CS2, in the normal reach, the symbols in the left symbol column Z1 (left symbol) and the symbols in the right symbol column Z3 (right symbol) are stopped, and then the middle symbol column The number of variable symbols until the Z2 symbol (middle symbol) stops is determined.

From the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (random number value), when determining the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach is generated, the second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202. Is selected and referred to. This second selection table, the jackpot type (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and the stop symbol at the time of disengagement determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (complete disengagement, front-rear reach, It is provided for each reach other than out of front and back, and in each variation pattern selection table, the allocation of the range of the second variation type counter CS2 to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs is different. .. That is, depending on the second selection table, the selection probability of the number of variable symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs is different.

The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the type of the variation pattern based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs. Determine the number of variable symbols. That is, the first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough symbol variation mode such as the type of reach such as normal reach, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines a more detailed symbol such as normal reach A or normal reach B. The mode of variation is determined. That is, by combining the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a variety of fluctuation displays.

Next, the fluctuation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is referred to as a "third variation type counter".

The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern of notice effect. That is, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, in addition to the variation of the third symbol, slide the varying symbol (so-called "slip effect") or return the symbol (so-called "return effect"). Since it is possible to perform a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect, the variation type counter CS3 selects the effect pattern of the notice effect. Specifically, in order to reduce the effect pattern in which the time required for the notice effect is added to the variable time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.), or conversely, the variable display time is shortened. An effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second) or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

That is, the addition/subtraction value of the effect time is determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3. The addition/subtraction value of the effect time determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 is added to or subtracted from the variation time determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, so that the first symbol or the third symbol The variable time of the variable display (that is, the variable time from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the stop of the final stopped symbol) is determined. Therefore, by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the variation type counter CS3, the variation display can be further diversified.

As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, also in the case of this variation type counter CS3, the range of the effect pattern of the notice effect selected for the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS3 is different. In addition, a plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high-probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual) or a normal state (a state in which the jackpot probability is normal), the special figure holding ball number N, A table is provided in which the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different depending on the situation. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 described above.

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The value of the second random number counter C4 is, for example, periodically updated in each of the timer interrupt processes (see FIG. 17) in the present embodiment, and the sphere has a second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or the right. It is acquired when passing through is detected. There are 149 types of random number values to be won, and the range is “5 to 153”. A table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win based on the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202.

Further, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated within the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value=0 to 250), and once every timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17). It is updated and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

Returning to FIG. 9 again, description will be made. The RAM 203 also includes a confirmation counter 203a, a post-offset monitoring flag 203b, a first post-notification monitoring flag 203c, an offset standby flag 203d, a game restriction flag 203e, and a current state memory 203f.

The confirmation number counter 203a is a counter for counting the number of confirmations when confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. The confirmation counter 203a is incremented by one each time the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed, and if the output from the magnetic sensor device 601 is off at that time, it is initialized (cleared to zero) each time. .. That is, when the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 or more, the value indicates the number of times the ON is detected continuously in the output confirmation of the magnetic sensor device 601. The confirmation counter 203a is initialized before the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S112 or S123) is executed in the startup process (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on. Further, when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, even if the restriction is released by the operation of the RAM erase switch 122, the confirmation number counter 203a is initialized (FIG. 21).

The post-offset monitoring flag 203b is a flag that indicates whether or not it is a period for monitoring the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game. Specifically, when the offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that it is the monitoring period of the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, When it is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates that it is not the period. The post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON when the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, and is set to OFF when the OFF output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed thereafter.

The first post-informing monitoring flag 203c is a flag indicating whether or not it is a period for monitoring the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the first informing is performed during the game (more specifically, after the start-up process). Is. Specifically, when the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that it is the monitoring period of the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 after execution of the first notification. , OFF (that is, “0”) indicates that it is not the period. The first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON when the first notification is performed, and is set to OFF when the OFF output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed thereafter.

As will be described later in detail, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the value of the confirmation count counter 203a reaches 10 in a state where the after-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first after-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON, The predetermined notification (second notification) and the restriction on the progress of the game (specifically, the prohibition of the shooting of the ball) are executed. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment turns on the magnetic sensor device 601 when the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed 10 times after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 or after executing the first notification. When any of the conditions when the output is confirmed 10 times is satisfied, a predetermined notification (second notification) is given and the progress of the game is limited. The post-offset monitoring flag 203b and the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c are both initialized to OFF each time the RAM 203 is cleared by the operation of the RAM erasing switch 122 or the like.

The offset standby flag 203d is a flag indicating whether or not the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily in a standby state. Specifically, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (that is, “1”), it indicates that the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily set to the standby state, and it is OFF (that is, to be OFF). If it is set to "0"), it indicates that it is not. The offset standby flag 203d is initialized to OFF each time the RAM 203 is cleared by operating the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

In the present embodiment, a situation arises in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set during the game, but when the movable display body 501 may be operating (rotating), the offset setting is temporarily waited. Is configured to let. Therefore, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON when there is a possibility that the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set during the game, but the movable display body 501 may be operating (rotating). .. When the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, there is a situation in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set during the game, but there are two cases as a case where the offset setting is temporarily waited. In the first case, while the variable display of the first symbol is being executed on the first symbol display device 37, and 3 seconds or more have passed since the variable display started (that is, the high-speed fluctuation was excluded). It is a case where a situation occurs in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set during the variable display of symbols). On the other hand, in the second case, after the variable display of the symbols is finished, a situation occurs in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set during the operation of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position. This is the case.

On the other hand, in the temporarily set offset setting, the standby is released when the movable display body 501 in operation is surely stopped. Therefore, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF when the movable display body 501 that is operating is reliably stopped. When the offset standby flag 203d is switched from on to off, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 that has been on standby is executed.

Since the movable display body 501 of the present embodiment is configured to stop at a predetermined timing before the end of the variable display, the movable display body 501 is in a stopped state at the timing when the variable display ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON in the first case described above, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF when the variable display ends.

On the other hand, the movable display body 501 that is returned to the initial position after the variable display is stopped by returning to the initial position. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON in the second case described above, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF after the movable display body 501 returns to the initial position. ..

When an electric accessory such as the distribution roller 410 or the movable display body 501 is operated, the motor (the distribution roller motor 420 or the movable display body motor 520) that applies a driving force to the electric accessory is driven. The magnetic field fluctuates due to noise and the magnetic force generated by the electric current conducted through the electric wire. The movable display 501 is not an electric accessory that constantly operates during a game like the distribution roller 410, but an electric accessory that operates as needed during a game. Therefore, setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 while the movable display body 501 is operating may set a higher offset value than when the movable display body 501 is not operating. High and not appropriate.

However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a situation in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set when the movable display body 501 is moving as an effect during a change or as an operation of returning to the initial position. Even if occurs, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is waited, so that the movable display 501 operates (while the movable display 501 is operating). The offset setting is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set. In other words, since the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed when the movable display 501 is stopped (not moving), an appropriate offset value can be set.

The game restriction flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the progress of the game is being restricted. The game restriction flag 203e is initialized to OFF each time the RAM 203 is cleared by the operation of the RAM erase switch 122 or the like, and is turned ON when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. Is set.

In this embodiment, when the value of the confirmation number counter 203a reaches 10 in a state where the after-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first after-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON, by prohibiting the ball from being launched, a game is played. Is configured to limit progress. Therefore, the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON when the value of the confirmation count counter 203a reaches 10 while the post-offset monitoring flag 203b or the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON.

The game restriction flag 203e set to ON is set to OFF based on a predetermined valid operation. In the present embodiment, long-pressing the RAM erasing switch 122 (long-pressing for 1 s in the present embodiment) with the power turned on is defined as “legitimate operation”.

The current state memory 203f stores the game state (stack pointer, registers, I/O, etc.) at that time when the progress of the game is limited based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601. It is a memory for storing. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the progress of the game is limited based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, and then long-pressing the RAM erasing switch 122 while the power is on, the current state memory The game can be restarted from the state stored in 203f (that is, the state before the game is limited). The current state memory 203f is initialized (cleared to zero) when the game is resumed by long pressing the RAM erasing switch 122. The current state memory 203f is also initialized when the RAM 203 is cleared by operating the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

In addition to the counters and flags described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, and I/O. And a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and data can be retained (backup) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

When the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the RAM 203 stores the stack pointer at the time of the power shutdown (including the occurrence of a power failure. The same applies to the following) and the value of each register. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including turning on the power by eliminating the power failure. The same applies to the following), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was turned off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 13), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in the startup process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 11). The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured so that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 201. Is input to the RAM 203, the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 24) as the power failure processing is immediately executed, and the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203.

An input/output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. In the input/output port 205, the payout control device 111, the effect control device 117, the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display device 82, the second symbol holding lamp 84, and the first entrance opening switch 208a. And various switches 208 including a switch group or a sensor group (not shown), and a solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for driving the opening/closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory. It is connected. A magnetic sensor device 601, a vibration sensor device 602, an inner frame switch SW1, a front frame switch SW2, and a distribution roller motor 420 are connected to the input/output port 205.

The magnetic sensor device 601 according to the present embodiment is a type of magnetic sensor, which is not shown, and which detects the presence or absence of magnetism based on an output value (output voltage) from the MI sensor (not shown) and the MI sensor. And a detection circuit that is not turned on. The detection circuit of the magnetic sensor device 601 has a storage unit that stores the offset value (offset voltage) of the MI sensor, and is based on the correction value corrected (calibrated) by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor. Detects the presence of magnetism. Specifically, the detection circuit of the magnetic sensor device 601 detects the presence of magnetism and turns on the output to the MPU 201 (detection output) when the correction value exceeds a preset detection threshold value. On the other hand, when the correction value is less than or equal to the detection threshold value, the detection circuit turns off the output to the MPU 201 (non-detection output).

Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state in which the distribution roller 410 operates (rotates) and the movable display body 501 is stopped. It is configured. That is, while the power is on, it is assumed that the electric accessory that always operates is in the operating state, and that the electric accessory that does or does not operate as necessary is in the stopped state (inactive state). The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

For example, the magnetic sensor device 601 is operated in a state where both the electric accessory (allocation roller 410) that always operates and the electric accessory (movable display body 501) that does or does not operate as necessary are operated. When the offset setting is performed, a higher offset value is likely to be set than when the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped. The larger the offset value is, the larger the output value (the output value of the MI sensor) for exceeding the detection threshold value is. Therefore, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected due to the setting of the higher offset value. .. However, since the offset setting is performed in a state where the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped, it is possible to improve the detection performance with respect to unauthorized magnetism (magnetic field).

On the other hand, since the offset setting is performed while the electric accessory that always operates is operated, at least the magnetic field generated by the electric accessory during the game is taken into consideration, and even if there is no illegal magnetic field, the magnetic field is generated. It is possible to suppress the detection output (ON output) from the sensor device 601.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed in a state where the sorting roller 410 operates (rotates) and the movable display body 501 is stopped. In other words, after considering the magnetic field generated by the electric accessory during the game, the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set in a state where the magnetic field is as small as possible, so that an appropriate offset value can be set.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that each time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes (that is, when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is released from the closed state, or 12 or the front frame 14 is closed every time either) occurs, the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set. When the state of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 changes, the magnetic field may change. For example, movement of electric wiring (for example, harness) that connects between boards (for example, between the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111) that occurs when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is opened or closed, and the like. As a result, the magnetic field may fluctuate. When the magnetic field fluctuates, the offset value set before that may become an inappropriate value, and there is a possibility that an illegal magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed every time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, so that an appropriate offset value can be set and an illegal setting can be made. The detection performance for magnetism (magnetic field) can be improved.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 even when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (sway). Even when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (that is, when the pachinko machine 10 sways to a predetermined level or more), movement of electric wiring such as a harness may occur when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is opened. Due to this, the magnetic field may fluctuate, which causes an offset value set before that to be an inappropriate value, so that an illegal magnetism (magnetic field) cannot be detected. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed, so that an appropriate offset value can be set and an illegal magnetism (magnetic field) can be set. The detection performance can be improved.

The vibration sensor device 602 includes a triaxial acceleration sensor (not shown) and a detection circuit (not shown) that detects vibration (swing) based on the output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor. When the output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor exceeds a preset detection threshold, the detection circuit of the vibration sensor device 602 detects that vibration (sway) has occurred, and turns on the output to the MPU 201 (detection). Output). On the other hand, when the output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor is less than or equal to the detection threshold, the detection circuit turns off the output to the MPU 201 (non-detection output).

The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is a computing device, has a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory and the like.

The RAM 213, like the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, stores a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, various flags and counters, and I/O. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Note that, like the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is input. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213. The NMI interrupt process executed by the payout controller 111 is similar to the NMI interrupt process executed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 24).

An input/output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 110, the payout motor 216, the firing controller 112, etc. are connected to the input/output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but not to the main control device 110.

The firing control device 112 controls the ball firing unit 112a so that when the main control device 110 issues an instruction to fire a ball, the ball launching unit 112a has a ball launching strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation of the operation handle 51. The ball firing unit 112a includes a firing solenoid and an electromagnet, which are not shown, and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch for stopping the firing of the ball is OFF (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited according to the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operating the operating handle 51.

The production control device 117 sets the output of the voice in the voice output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination parts 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34. It is for controlling the setting of turning off and turning off, the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, and the big hit effect.

The effect control device 117 has an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input/output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280.

An input/output port 277 is connected to the arithmetic unit MPU 271 via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. To the input/output port 277, the main controller 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination parts 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the special figure holding lamp 85 are connected.

A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. The third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. It should be noted that the pachinko machine 10 is a model of which the symbol structure displayed on the third symbol display device 81 has exactly the same specifications, even if it is a different model having a different winning probability of the big jackpot and the number of prize balls paid out in one big jackpot. Therefore, the effect control device 117 is made into a common component to reduce the cost.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively controls the audio output, controls the turning on and off of various lamps, and controls the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. Although it is configured to perform, various controls may be configured to be shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, control of voice output and control of turning on and off various lamps are performed by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. It may be configured to be performed by a dedicated control device (display control device).

The MPU 271 is a computing device as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 storing a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data and the like, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory and the like.

The RAM 273 is a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 are stored, and a work area in which various flags, counters, I/O values, etc. are stored. Area). Further, the RAM 273 has various memories, flags, counters and the like.

The image controller 274 adjusts the timings of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input/output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. This is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The character ROM 275 is a memory in which data for effects such as symbols (background symbol, third symbol, decorative symbol) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are stored in a compressed form. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effect used for variable display (variable effect) and big hit effect, a character pattern of the third symbol, a background symbol, a notice character symbol, and the like. As the various data for effect, data (variation display data) used for each variation display of normal variation (out-of-range variation), normal reach variation, and the like are applicable.

In the character ROM 275, in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored, the effect data as described above is stored in a compressed state. In the present embodiment, the effect data is composed of about 1024 Mbytes, and the data of about 1024 Mbytes is compressed to about 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary data for effect that is compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out, decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing the effect data displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (a state immediately usable). The video RAM 276 has a variable display data storage area (not shown). This variable display data storage area (not shown) is a memory for storing data for performing variable display (fluctuation effect) and jackpot effect in the third symbol display device 81, and each effect in the third symbol display device 81. When started, an image corresponding to the data stored in the variation effect data storage area is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

Note that the various data are read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variation effect data storage area because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of the ROM. For example, when the effect data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, when the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display cannot be performed or is clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because it is easier to process the display data (for example, change the size of the decorative pattern or change the color of the background pattern) by storing it in the RAM.

The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, etc., and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 7) for RAM erasing. And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of AC 24 V supplied from the outside, and a voltage of 12 V for driving various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, and motors, A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like as necessary.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power cut, power cut) occurs when this voltage becomes less than 22V. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs the voltage of 5 V, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient time to execute the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 V becomes less than 22 V. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) and store the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213 to complete the process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. The main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 clear the respective backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, and also allow the payout controller 111 to clear the backup data. The payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 24. The processes of the MPU 201 include a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer interrupt process that is regularly (in this embodiment, 2 ms cycle) started. And an NMI interrupt process which is activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal.

First, with reference to FIG. 11, a startup process when the main controller 110 is powered on will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This startup process is started by a reset when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process accompanying power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value. Next, in order to wait until the sub-side control device (peripheral control device such as effect control device 117 and payout control device 111) becomes operable, a predetermined wait time (for example, 1 second) is timed. One wait process is executed (S102). By performing the first weight process (S102), the sub-side control devices such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111 are allowed to skip the command output from the main control device 110 in this startup process. It can be prevented. After the execution of the first weight process (S102), access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 7) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104), and if it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S118. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if it is not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the previous process at the time of power shutoff did not end normally, the process proceeds to S118 in this case as well.

If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S106), and the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM. If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in such a case also the process proceeds to S118. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the process of S214 of FIG. Instead of this RAM judgment value, the validity of the backup may be judged by whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

In the process of S118, a payout initialization command is transmitted to initialize the payout control device 111, which is a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S118). When the payout control device 111 receives this payout initialization command, it clears the areas (work areas) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets the initial values, and is ready to start the payout control of the game balls. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main control device 110 executes initialization processing (S119, S120) of RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when opening a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed at the time of executing the startup process, the RAM initialization process (S119, S120) is executed. In addition, the initialization processing (S119, S120) of the RAM 203 is executed in the same manner when the power interruption occurrence information is not set or when the abnormality of the backup is confirmed by the RAM judgment value (checksum value or the like). .. In the RAM initialization processing (S119, S120), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S119), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S120).

After the initialization processing (S119, S120) of the RAM 203 is executed, the distribution roller motor 420 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the distribution roller 410 (S121). When the rotation of the distribution roller 410 is started by the processing of S121, the distribution roller 410 is continuously rotated at a constant speed while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

After the processing of S121, the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S122), and the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing, which is the processing for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 before the offset setting, is executed (S123). The detailed process of the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S123) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S123) is executed, the offset is set for the magnetic sensor device 601 by outputting a signal to the magnetic sensor device 601 (S124). When the process of S124 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in the storage unit of the detection circuit (not shown).

After the process of S124, an initialization command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S125), and the process proceeds to S115. When the production control device 117 receives the initialization command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S125, the production control device 117 executes a process of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position (see FIG. 30).

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on the occurrence of power failure is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) is normal ( (S107: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the data backed up in the RAM 203 is held (S108). Next, a payout return command at power recovery for returning the payout control device 111 to the game state when the drive power is cut off is transmitted (S109). When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is ready to start the payout control of the game balls while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

After the processing of S109, the distribution roller motor 420 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the distribution roller 410 (S110). When the distribution roller 410 starts to rotate in the process of S110, it continues to rotate while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

After the processing of S110, the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S111), and the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing is executed (S112). The pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S112) is the same processing as the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S123) described above, and the detailed processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process (S112) is executed, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed by outputting a signal to the magnetic sensor device 601 as in the process of S124 (S113). When the process of S113 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in the storage unit of the detection circuit (not shown).

After the process of S113, a power recovery command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S114), and the process proceeds to S115. When the effect control device 117 receives the power recovery command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S114, the effect control device 117 executes a process of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position (see FIG. 30).

In the process of S115, the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S115). After the processing of S115, the second weight processing for measuring a predetermined wait time (for example, 1 second) is executed (S116). By performing the second weight process (S116), it is prohibited to shoot a ball (start a game) while the movable display body 501 returns to the initial position. After the process of S116, the interrupt is permitted (S117), and the process proceeds to the main process described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S112, S123) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S112, S123) executed during the startup processing (see FIG. 11) of the main controller 110.

In the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation processing, first, the confirmation number counter 203a is incremented by 1 (S141), and it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is ON (ON output) (S142). At this time, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is OFF (OFF output) (S142: No), the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process is ended, and the process returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11) to return to S113 or The process of S124, that is, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S142, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S142: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 (S143). At this time, when the value of the confirmation counter 203a is not 2 (S143: No), the process is returned to S141, and the process of S142 for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed again.

As a result of the determination by the process of S143, if the value of the confirmation counter 203a is 2 (S143: Yes), it indicates that the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 has been continuously confirmed (detected) twice. In such a case, the first notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S144).

When the effect control device 117 receives the first notification command transmitted (output) from the main control device 110 in S144, the effect control device 117 executes the first notification process for performing the first notification (see FIG. 30 ). In addition, in the present embodiment, the first notification is configured as a notification by outputting a predetermined notification sound at a low volume from the audio output device 226 and blinking the illumination portions 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34 at predetermined intervals. To be done.

After the processing of S144, the confirmation number counter 203a is once cleared to zero (S145), and then 1 is added to the confirmation number counter 203a (S146). Next, it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S147). As a result of the determination by the process of S147, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is off (S147: No), the notification cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S150). When the effect control device 117 receives the notification cancellation command transmitted from the main control device 110 in S150, the effect control device 117 cancels the first notification that is being executed. After the process of S150, the pre-offset magnetic sensor confirmation process is terminated, the process returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11), and the process of S113 or S124, that is, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S147, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S147: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 100 (S148). At this time, if the value of the confirmation counter 203a is not 100 (S148: No), the process is returned to S146, and the process of S147 for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed again.

As a result of the determination by the process of S148, when the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 100 (S148: Yes), the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed 100 times consecutively after the execution of the first notification ( In this case, the second notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S149).

When the effect control device 117 receives the second notification command transmitted from the main control device 110 in S149, the effect control device 117 executes the second notification process for switching from the first notification to the second notification (see FIG. 30). .. The second notification is a notification having a higher notification intensity than the first notification, and in the present embodiment, a predetermined notification sound is output from the audio output device 226 at a large volume, and the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamps are used. The notification is made by blinking 34 at a shorter interval than in the case of the first notification.

After the processing of S149, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the startup process executed after the power is turned on, before the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed, the magnetic sensor device 601 keeps the magnetism for the first predetermined period (main In the embodiment, when the detection is performed for two detection periods), the first notification is performed. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, there is a possibility that a magnetic field is being improperly applied using a magnet or the like. It can be made visible to the outside (for example, an employee of the hall). Therefore, it is possible to take some measure externally, and it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set due to an illegally applied magnetic field. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from not detecting an illegal magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like.

Furthermore, when the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 for a second predetermined period (100 detection periods in the present embodiment) after the first notification, the notification intensity of the first notification is higher than that of the first notification. It is configured to provide a strong second notification. Therefore, there is a possibility that the offset may be set based on the magnetic field that has been improperly applied, and that possibility is high, and it is possible to allow the outside to recognize it more suitably than when performing the first notification. ..

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when magnetic force is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 before the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, the power supply is completely cut off and the process can be executed. The magnetic sensor device 601 is configured to be infinitely looped until it disappears, and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is prohibited. Also in this respect, it is possible to preferably prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set due to an improperly applied magnetic field, whereby an improper magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601. It can be prevented from running out.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a main process executed after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main processing, the main processing of the game is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the game restriction flag 203e is off, that is, when there is no restriction on the progress of the game, the main processing is the processing of S201 to S206 as a regular processing of 4 ms cycle. It is configured to be executed and the counter updating process of S210 and S211 is executed in the remaining time. On the other hand, when the game restriction flag 203e is on, that is, when the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, the processing of S201 to S206 is not executed, and S210, The counter updating process of S211 is repeatedly executed.

In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted (output) to each sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S201). In this external output process (S201), for example, it is determined whether or not there is the winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S502 (see FIG. 17), and if there is the winning detection information, the payout control device 111 is notified of the winning detection. The prize ball command corresponding to the number of prize balls (the number of payout balls) according to the information is set and transmitted. Moreover, the variation pattern command, the type command, the effect time addition/subtraction command and the like necessary for the variable display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. Further, when a ball is to be launched, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112. Further, the first notification command and the second notification command set in the magnetic sensor confirmation processing (see FIG. 18) described later are transmitted to the effect control device 117.

After the processing of S201, the respective values of the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are updated (S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0 respectively. Then, the update values of the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

When the change type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are updated, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying by the first symbol display device 37 and the first A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). The details of the fluctuation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the end of the variation process, the jackpot process for opening or closing the specific winning port (large opening port) 65a of the variable winning device 65 in the case of the jackpot state is executed (S205). Specifically, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and thereafter, a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, or a predetermined number of the specific winning openings 65a (this implementation). This is a process of repeatedly performing the process of closing the specific winning opening 65a when a predetermined number of rounds (10 in the embodiment) are entered (16 rounds in the present embodiment).

Next, the display control process of the second symbol (for example, a symbol of "○" or "x") by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly speaking, on condition that the sphere has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is also acquired. The variable display of the second symbol is carried out on the display section 83 of. Then, the lottery for the second symbol is carried out by the value of the second hit random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is hit, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for a predetermined time.

After that, it is determined whether or not the power cut occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207), and if the power cut occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the game restriction flag 203e is turned on (S208).

As a result of the determination in the process of S208, when the game restriction flag 203e is off (S208: No), the progress of the game is not restricted. In such a case, the execution timing of the next main process is reached. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main processing (S209), and if the predetermined time has already elapsed (S208: Yes), the processing To S201, and the above-described respective processes after S201 are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous main processing (S209: No), the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main processing, The first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are repeatedly updated (S210, S211).

Specifically, first, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S210). More specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 and 250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding area of the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are updated (S211). More specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0. Then, the update values of the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Here, since the execution time of each processing of S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main processing is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be randomly updated, and similarly, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 can also be randomly updated.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S208, when the game restriction flag 203e is ON (S208: Yes), the progress of the game is restricted based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, so that case First, the process of S209 is skipped and the process proceeds to S210. Since the processing of S209 is skipped, the processing of S201 to S206 is not executed, and the update processing (S210, S211) of the initial value random number counters CINI1, CINI2 and the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is repeatedly executed. It will be.

That is, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the external output process (S201) is not executed when the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, so the ball The firing signal is not output to the firing control device 112, and the ball is not fired. Therefore, it is possible to substantially stop the progress of the game, and it is possible to suppress the loss incurred by the illegal act using the magnet or the like. In addition, while the progress of the game is substantially stopped, the initial value random number counters CINI1 and CINI2 and the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are continuously updated, so an illegal hanging board is aimed at the time when the counter update is stopped. It is possible to prevent the value of the counter from being read out illegally.

Further, in the processing of S207, if the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) has been executed, the process after S212 when the power is cut off is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S212), and a power-off command indicating that the power is cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as payout control device 111 and effect control device 117). It is transmitted (S213). Then, the RAM judgment value is calculated, the value is stored (S214), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S215), and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area of the RAM 203 that are backed up.

Note that the processing of S207 is at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 ends, or the end of one cycle of the processing of S210 and S211 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, since the power-off occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed, when returning from the power-off state, the process is performed after the startup process is completed. The process can be started from S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201, as in the case of being initialized in the startup process. Therefore, even if the contents of the registers used by the MPU 201 are not saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved in the power-off process, the stack pointer is not saved in the initialization process (S101). By setting the value to the predetermined value (initial value), the process can be started from S201. Therefore, the control load on the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). In the fluctuation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). As the big hit, during the big hit game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 at the time of big hit, and during the predetermined time after the big hit game is included. If the result of the determination is that the jackpot is in progress (S301: Yes), the present process is terminated.

If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, that is, the special figure reservation sphere number N is acquired (S303). After the process of S303, it is determined whether or not the special figure reservation ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure reservation ball number N is 0 (S304: No), this processing is ended as it is.

On the other hand, if the special figure holding sphere number N>0 (S304: Yes), the special figure holding sphere number N (that is, the value of the special figure holding sphere counter) is decremented by 1 (S304), and is provided in the RAM 203. A reserved sphere storage area sequential feeding process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved sphere storage area (not shown) to the execution area side is executed (S305). The detailed processing executed in the reserved ball storage area sequential processing (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After execution of the reserved ball storage area sequential feeding process (S305), the variation start process for causing the first symbol display device 37 to start the variable display of the first symbol is executed (S306), and the variation process (S204) is ended. The detailed processing executed in the fluctuation start processing (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, when it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), the special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set. It is determined by referring to whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S307). The special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of fluctuation to the end of fluctuation. The display time during change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition/subtraction value of the effect time selected by the change type counter CS3. If this variation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308), and this processing ends.

In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37b of the first symbol display device 37, until the variation time elapses after the variation is started, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is turned on, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is turned on, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

Here, the stop symbol displayed in the stop display of the first symbol display device 37, the stop symbol whether or not it is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first per random number counter C1. Further, for the jackpot stop symbol, depending on the value of the first hit type counter C2, after the jackpot is a high probability mode (that is, probability variation jackpot) stop symbol, and after the jackpot time shortening mode (that is, , Jackpot usually) and a stop symbol. For example, if the probability is a big jackpot, red LED 37b is turned on as a stop symbol, and if it is a regular jackpot, green LED 37b is turned on as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when the lottery result (the value of the first random number counter C1) is out of order, the LED 37b is lit in blue as a stop symbol. It should be noted that the display of each LED is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

The fluctuation process is executed every 4 ms, but if the lighting color of the LED is changed every time the fluctuation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the LED lighting color, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 seconds. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the stop display is set in order to end (stop) the variation display being executed on the first symbol display device 37. (S309).

After the processing of S309, it is determined whether or not the offset standby flag 203d is on (S310). If the result of determination in S310 is that the offset standby flag 203d is off (S310: No), this processing ends.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in S310 is that the offset standby flag 203d is on (S310: Yes), the standby variation end flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set on (S311). , This process ends.

The standby variation end flag (not shown) is a flag indicating that the variable display of the symbol is finished in a situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby. Specifically, when the standby variation end flag is set to ON (that is, “1”), it means that the variation display of the symbol is finished in the situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby. If it is set to off (that is, “0”), it indicates otherwise. The standby variation end flag is initialized to OFF each time the RAM 203 is cleared by operating the RAM erase switch 122 or the like.

As will be described later in detail, the standby variation end flag is referred to when the offset standby flag 203d is turned on in the offset setting standby release process (see FIG. 21). If the standby variation end flag is on, there is a situation in which the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, but the movable display body 501 is on standby due to the possibility that the movable display body 501 is operating (rotating). The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed during the fixed display period (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) of the stop symbol.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the reserved ball storage area sequential feeding process (S305) described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area sequential feeding process (S305) executed in the changing process (see FIG. 14).

In this reserved sphere storage area sequential processing (S305), first, each data stored in the reserved first area of the reserved sphere storage area (the value of the first random number counter, the value of the first type counter, and the stop pattern). The value of the selection counter) is shifted to the execution area (S351).

Next, each of the data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to an area having a smaller area number by 1 (S352). In the present embodiment, the data is shifted only in the holding area in which the data is stored (held) among the second to fourth holding areas. Therefore, since the data shift processing is not performed for the holding area in which the data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced and the control load can be reduced.

Further, each data in the second to fourth holding areas may be configured to be shifted to an area having a smaller area number by 1, regardless of the presence or absence of the data. In that case, since it is unnecessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in the second to fourth holding areas, it is possible to reduce the number of steps of the program. Therefore, the capacity of the program can be reduced, and the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

Next, the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter (special figure reservation sphere number N) is decremented by 1 (S353), and a reservation number command indicating the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter after the subtraction is set (S354). The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85.

Next, according to the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter (special figure reservation sphere number N), the special figure reservation lamp 37c which is the LED for displaying the number of times of reservation in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on, and a new reservation is made. The number of times is displayed by the lighting state (S355), the reserved ball storage area sequential feeding process (S305) is ended, and the process returns to the changing process (see FIG. 14).

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the fluctuation start process (S306) described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation start process (S306) executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14).

In the fluctuation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the first winning random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time.

In the present embodiment, at the time of the normal probability (in the normal mode or the time shortening mode), if the value of the first random number counter C1 is “310” or “608”, it is determined as the big hit by the processing of S401. To be done. On the other hand, at the time of high probability (in high probability mode), the value of the first random number counter C1 is “28,63,90,127,154,188,210,250,278,305,343,375,400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618”, the jackpot is determined by the processing of S401.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit by the processing of S401 (S401: Yes), the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37b) at the time of a big jackpot displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S402). Specifically, in S402, after determining the jackpot type (that is, the stop symbol at the time of jackpot) based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the determined jackpot type The display mode corresponding to is set so that it is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In the present embodiment, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “1, 2, 3”, the jackpot type is “probable variation big hit”, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 4”. When it is ", the jackpot type is "normal jackpot".

After the processing of S402, the variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined based on the values of the jackpot type and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area ( S403).

That is, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, from the normal reach variation (20 seconds) and the super reach variation (40 seconds), the variation time of the rough symbol variation is determined, and the second variation type counter CS2 Based on the value of, the variable time (in other words, the variable symbol number) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol (middle symbol) of the medium symbol sequence Z2 in the present embodiment) is stopped is determined. By the determination of the variation pattern by the process of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the big symbol symbol stops on the third symbol display device 81 is determined. ..

It should be noted that the above-described variation time can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and can be set only by the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Whether to set or to set both values of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 may be appropriately determined according to the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the game condition at each time. ..

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit in the process of S401 (S401: No), the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37b) at the time of disengagement displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S408). Specifically, in S408, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the stop symbol at the time of detachment (front/rear reach, non-rear reach, or complete detachment) is determined. After that, setting is performed so that the display mode corresponding to the determined stop symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

After the processing of S408, based on the stop symbol at the time of deviation indicated by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area and the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation Is determined (S409).

That is, similar to the processing of S403 described above, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, a rough variation is selected from outlier variation (11 seconds), normal reach variation (20 seconds), and super reach variation (40 seconds). Along with determining the variation time of the symbol variation, the variation time until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the medium symbol sequence Z2 (middle symbol)) is stopped after the reach is generated based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. decide. By the determination of the variation pattern by the processing of S409, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the symbol stops in the third symbol display device 81 is determined. ..

In addition, in the processing of S408, when "rear out-of-front-reach" or "reach other than front-rear-reach" is set as the display mode at the time of disconnection, the reach variation (normal reach variation, super reach variation) is always determined by the processing of S409 As described above, the table is preset.

After the process of S403 or S409, the effect time (addition/subtraction value of the effect time) to be added/subtracted to/from the fluctuation time determined by these processes is determined (S404). At this time, the effect time to be added/subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203.

After the processing of S404, a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) determined by the processing of S403 or S409 is set (S405), and then the display mode set by the processing of S402 or S408 (that is, stop). Set the type command according to the pattern). (S408). After that, an effect time addition/subtraction command is set according to the addition/subtraction value of the effect time determined in the process of S404 (S407), the variation start process (S306) is ended, and the process returns to the variation process (see FIG. 14).

As described above, after the “holding number command” is set in the reserved sphere storage area sequential processing (see FIG. 15), the “variation pattern command” and “type” are set in the variation start processing (see FIG. 16). Commands are set in the order of "command" and "computation time addition/subtraction command". In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 13), since the commands are output in the order in which the commands are set, when starting the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81. , "Holding number command", "fluctuation pattern command", "type command", "computation time addition/subtraction command" are output to the production control device 117 in this order.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the game-restricting flag 203e is on (S501).

As a result of the determination by the process of S501, when the game restriction flag 203e is off (S501: No), the reading process of the various winning switches 208 and the like is executed (S502). Specifically, in S502, the states of the various switches 208, the inner frame switch SW1, the front frame switch SW2, the magnetic sensor device 601, the vibration sensor device 602, etc. connected to the main control device 110 are read, and The state of the switch is determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

After the processing of S502, the magnetic sensor confirmation processing for confirming the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S503). Detailed processing of this magnetic sensor confirmation processing (S503) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the magnetic sensor confirmation process (S503) is executed, a vibration sensor confirmation process for confirming the output status of the vibration sensor device 602 is executed (S504). Detailed processing of this vibration sensor confirmation processing (S504) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the vibration sensor confirmation processing (S504) is executed, door opening/closing confirmation processing for confirming the opening/closing state of the inner frame 12 and the front frame 14 is executed (S505). The detailed processing of the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the door opening/closing confirmation process (S505), if the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby, an offset setting standby release process for releasing the standby is executed (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. Transition. The detailed processing of the offset setting standby release processing (S506) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S501, if the game restriction flag 203e is ON, that is, if the progress of the game is restricted (S501: No), the processes of S502 to S506 are skipped. The process proceeds to S507.

In S507, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S507). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding area of the counter buffer in the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Next, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S508). Specifically, the first per random number counter C1, the first per type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment, , 619, 15, 238, 250) respectively, they are cleared to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

After the processing of S508, it is determined whether or not the game-restricting flag 203e is on (S509), and if the game-restricting flag 203e is off (S509: No), the first winning opening 64 is won. The start winning process is executed (S510), the firing control process is executed (S511), and the timer interrupt process ends. The start winning process (S510) will be described later with reference to FIG. The firing control process (S511) determines on/off of the ball firing based on the operating state of the touch sensor (not shown) of the operating handle 51 and the operating state of the stop switch (not shown). It is a process to do. Specifically, the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch for stopping the firing of the ball is off (not operated). In this case, the ball is turned on. When the firing of the ball is turned on by this firing control process, main controller 110 transmits a ball firing signal to firing controller 112.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S509, if the game restriction flag 203e is ON, that is, if the progress of the game is restricted (S509: No), the processes of S510 and S511 are skipped. Terminate the timer interrupt process.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON based on the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601, the initial value random number counters CINI1, CINI2 and each counter are provided. Since updating of C1 to C4 is continuously performed at intervals of 2 ms, it is possible to prevent the counter value from being illegally read by an illegal hanging board or the like, aiming at the time of stopping the update of the counter.

Here, the above-described magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

In the magnetic sensor confirmation process, first, the confirmation counter 203a is incremented by 1 (S2001), and it is determined whether or not the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is ON (ON output) (S2002). At this time, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is OFF (OFF output) (S2002: No), the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2003).

After the processing in S2003, it is determined whether or not the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is turned on (S2004), and if the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is turned on (S2004: Yes), the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is turned off. (S2005), the process proceeds to S2006. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2004, if the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off (S2004: No), the process of S2005 is skipped and the process proceeds to S2006.

In S2006, it is determined whether the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2006). At this time, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2006: Yes), the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to off (S2007), and the notification cancel command is set (S2008) to set the magnetic sensor. The device confirmation process (S503) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). The notification cancellation command set by the process of S2008 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 that has received the notification cancel command cancels the first notification that is being executed.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2002, when the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on (S2002: Yes), it is determined whether the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2009). At this time, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is off (S2009: No), it is determined whether the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on (S2010).

If the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off as a result of the determination in the process of S2010 (S2010: No), it is not in the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 nor in the execution of the first notification. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 (S2011). At this time, if the value of the number-of-confirmations counter 203a is not 2 (S2011: No), the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S2011, when the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 2 (S2011: Yes), the situation is not during the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 or during the execution of the first notification. In this case, since the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed (detected) twice in succession, in such a case, the first notification command is set (S2012). The first notification command set by the process of S2012 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 that has received the first notification command executes the first notification processing for performing the first notification (see FIG. 30).

After the processing of S2012, the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set to ON (S2013), the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2014), the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) is terminated, and the timer interrupt processing ( Return to FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S2009, if the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on (S2009: Yes), the process proceeds to S2015. If the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is turned on as a result of the determination in S2010 (S2010: Yes), the process proceeds to S2015. That is, if the monitoring period after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, or if the first notification is being executed, the process of S2015 is executed.

In S2015, it is determined whether the value of the confirmation counter 203a is 10 (S2015). At this time, if the value of the number-of-confirmations counter 203a is not 10 (S2015: No), the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2015, if the value of the confirmation number counter 203a is 10 (S2015: Yes), the monitoring period after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 (this process is performed 10 times In the period of 20 msec), whether the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is continuously confirmed, or after the execution of the first notification, the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is continuously detected 10 times. 2 Indicates that the notification execution condition is satisfied.

Therefore, in such a case (S2015: Yes), the second notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S2016). The effect control device 117 that has received this second notification command executes the second notification processing for switching from the first notification to the second notification (see FIG. 30).

After the processing of S2016, the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON (S2017), the current state is stored in the current state memory 203f (S2018), the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503) is ended, and the timer interruption is performed. Return to processing (see FIG. 17).

According to the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S503), when the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is off and the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is off, that is, the first notification is not performed, In addition, when it is not the monitoring period after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, the magnetic sensor device 601 detects magnetism for the first predetermined period (2 msec×2 times in this embodiment). Is configured to make the first notification. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, there is a possibility that a magnetic field is being improperly applied by using a magnet or the like. Therefore, the possibility may be reported to the outside (for example, an employee of the hall) at any time. Can be recognized. Therefore, it is possible to take some measure externally, and prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set due to an illegally applied magnetic field. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from not detecting an illegal magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like.

When the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is on, that is, after the first notification, the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 for a second predetermined period (in this embodiment, 2 msec×10 times). When detected, the second notification having a higher notification intensity than the first notification is configured to be performed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the offset may be set based on the magnetic field that has been improperly applied, and that possibility is high, and it is possible to allow the outside to recognize it more suitably than when performing the first notification. ..

Alternatively, when the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is on, that is, when the magnetic sensor device 601 is in the monitoring period after the offset setting, the magnetic sensor device 601 detects magnetism over the second predetermined period. The second notification is made when the notification is made. When magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 despite the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, a magnetic field is improperly applied using a magnet or the like, whereby a higher magnetic field is used as a reference. It is suspected that an incorrect offset value has been set, the magnetic sensor device 601 has an abnormality, or the offset is not properly set. However, if the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 for the second predetermined period during the monitoring period after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set, the second notification is performed. Since it is configured, the above suspicion can be recognized externally. Also in this respect, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set, and thereby prevent an unauthorized magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like from being no longer detected by the magnetic sensor device 601.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 is a predetermined condition (specifically, the on output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is turned on during the monitoring period after the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set. Either continuously confirmed or after the execution of the first notification, the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is detected 10 times in succession), the game restriction flag 203e is turned on. It is set so that the progress of the game is limited (specifically, the firing of the ball is stopped). Also in this respect, it is possible to preferably prevent an inappropriate offset value from being set, and thereby prevent an incorrect magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like from not being detected by the magnetic sensor device 601.

The game state is stored in the current state memory 203f when the progress of the game is limited by setting the game restriction flag 203e to ON. As a result, when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed and held while the power is on, the game state is restored (restored) to the state stored in the current state memory 203f, and the game is restarted. (See FIG. 23).

Next, the above-described vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504) executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

In the vibration sensor device confirmation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is ON (ON output) (S2021). At this time, when the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is off (OFF output) (S2021: No), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) is ended and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17). ..

As a result of the determination by the process of S2021, when the output of the vibration sensor device 602 is on, that is, when the vibration (sway) is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 (S2021: Yes), the variation display of the first symbol It is determined whether or not it is medium (changing) (S2022). At this time, if the fluctuation is in progress (S2022: Yes), 3 seconds or more have passed since the fluctuation display was started by referring to the special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203. It is determined whether or not (S2023).

As a result of the determination by the process of S2023, if 3 seconds have not yet passed since the variable display was started (S2023: Yes), the movable display body 501 is not operating. The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed by outputting a signal to the device 601 (S2024). When the process of S2024 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in the storage unit of the detection circuit (not shown). After the process of S2024, the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (S2025), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) is ended, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2023, when 3 seconds or more have passed since the variable display was started (S2023: Yes), it is possible that the movable display body 501 is operating. In this case, in order to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 on standby, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (S2026), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504) ends, and the timer interrupt process (FIG. Return to 17).

Further, as a result of the determination by the process of S2022, if it is not changing (S2022: No), it is determined whether the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2027). In the present embodiment, the return period of the movable display body 501 is timed using a predetermined counter or timer provided in the RAM 203. A special figure control timer (not shown), which is a timer for managing the fluctuation time, provided in the RAM 203 may be used.

In the present embodiment, the movable display body 501 rotated during the variable display of the symbol has a predetermined fixed display period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) after the symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display. It is configured to return to the initial position at the timing when the time has elapsed. Therefore, the "return period of the movable display body 501" in the process of S2027 is returned to the initial position from the timing (0.5 seconds after the stop display of the symbol in the present embodiment) when the predetermined confirmed display period has elapsed. Is a period until the end of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) that is sufficient for the above.

As a result of the determination by the process of S2027, if the movable display body 501 is not in the return period (S2027: No), the movable display body 501 is not operating. In such a case, the process proceeds to S2024, and the magnetic sensor The offset setting of the device 601 is executed.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S2027, if the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2027: No), the movable display body 501 may be operating. The offset standby flag 203d is set to ON to make the offset setting of 601 stand by (S2028). When the offset standby flag 203d is turned on by the processing in S2028, monitoring of the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 with the offset set is started. After the processing of S2028, the vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504) is terminated, and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

According to this vibration sensor device confirmation processing (S504), when vibration (sway) is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. When the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration (that is, when the pachinko machine 10 sways above a predetermined level), the magnetic field may fluctuate due to movement of electric wiring such as a harness. In response to such a possibility, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed, so that an appropriate offset value can be set.

On the other hand, vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 during a period in which the movable display body 501 may be operating (during variation display except for 3 seconds after the start of variation, and during the return period of the movable display body 501). In such a case, there is a possibility that an appropriate offset value cannot be set due to fluctuations in the magnetic field due to the operation of the movable display body 501. Therefore, by setting the offset standby flag 203d to ON, that period (the movable display body 501 operates The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily made to wait until the end of the period (possibly being performed). As a result, the magnetic sensor device is operated in a state where both the electric accessory (allocation roller 410) that constantly operates and the electric accessory (movable display body 501) that does or does not operate as necessary are operated. The offset setting of 601 can be prevented.

Next, the above-described door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

In the door open/close confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has changed (S2041). Specifically, in S2041, it is determined whether the inner frame switch SW1 has changed from the off state to the on state, or whether the inner frame switch SW1 has changed from the on state to the off state.

If the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has not changed as a result of the determination by the process of S2041 (S2041: No), it is determined whether or not the state of the front frame switch SW2 has changed (S2042). Specifically, in S2042, it is determined whether the front frame switch SW2 has changed from the off state to the on state, or whether the front frame switch SW2 has changed from the on state to the off state.

As a result of the determination by the process of S2042, if the state of the front frame switch SW2 has not changed (S2042: No), neither the open/closed state of the inner frame 12 nor the open/closed state of the front frame 14 has changed (that is, these). Since the frames 12 and 14 have not been opened or closed), the door opening/closing confirmation process (S505) is ended, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2041, if the state of the inner frame switch SW1 has changed (S2041: Yes), the process proceeds to S2043. Further, as a result of the determination by the process of S2042, if the state of the front frame switch SW2 is changed (S2042: Yes), the process proceeds to S2043. That is, when the open/closed state of the inner frame 12 or the open/closed state of the front frame 14 changes, the process of S2043 is executed.

In S2043, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the first symbol is being executed (during fluctuation) (S2043). At this time, if the fluctuation is in progress (S2043: Yes), 3 seconds or more have passed since the fluctuation display was started by referring to the special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203. It is determined whether or not (S2044). At this time, if 3 seconds have not elapsed since the start of variable display (S2044: Yes), the movable display body 501 is not operating, and in such a case, the magnetic sensor device 601 is By outputting the signal, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S2045). When the process of S2045 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in the storage unit of the detection circuit (not shown). After the processing of S2045, the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (S2046), the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) is ended, and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2044, when 3 seconds or more have elapsed since the variable display was started (S2044: Yes), it is possible that the movable display body 501 is operating, and therefore, In this case, in order to wait for the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (S2047), the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) ends, and the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 17). Return to ().

If the result of the determination in S2043 is not changing (S2043: No), it is determined whether or not the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2048). The "return period of the movable display body 501" in the process of S2048 is the same as the "return period of the movable display body 501" in the vibration sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 19) described above, and the predetermined fixed display period has elapsed. It is the period from the timing (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds after the stop display of the symbol) to the end of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) that is sufficient for returning to the initial position. ..

As a result of the determination in the process of S2048, if the movable display body 501 is not in the return period (S2048: No), the movable display body 501 is not operating. In such a case, the process proceeds to S2045 and the magnetic sensor The offset setting of the device 601 is executed.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S2048, if the movable display body 501 is in the return period (S2048: No), the movable display body 501 may be operating. In order to wait for the offset setting of 601, the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON (S2049). When the offset standby flag 203d is set to ON by the processing of S2049, monitoring of the output status of the magnetic sensor device 601 for which the offset is set is started. After the processing of S2049, the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505) is ended, and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

According to the door opening/closing confirmation processing (S505), when the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. When the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the magnetic field may change due to movement of electric wiring such as a harness. In response to such a possibility, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the vibration sensor device 602 detects vibration, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed, so that an appropriate offset value can be set.

On the other hand, the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 is operated during a period in which the movable display body 501 may be operating (during variation display except for 3 seconds after the start of variation, and during the return period of the movable display body 501). If the state changes, the appropriate offset value may not be set due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to the operation of the movable display body 501. Therefore, by setting the offset standby flag 203d to ON, the period (movable display) is changed. The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is temporarily waited until the period during which the body 501 may be operating) ends. As a result, the magnetic sensor device is operated in a state where both the electric accessory (allocation roller 410) that constantly operates and the electric accessory (movable display body 501) that does or does not operate as necessary are operated. The offset setting of 601 can be prevented.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the offset setting standby release processing (S506) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the offset setting standby cancellation processing (S506) executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

In the offset setting standby release process, first, it is determined whether or not the offset standby flag 203d is on (S2061). At this time, if the offset standby flag 203d is off (S2061: No), it is not in a situation of waiting for the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601, and in such a case, the offset setting standby release processing (S506) is ended. Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S2061, if the offset standby flag 203d is on (S2061: Yes), whether the standby variation end flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is on. It is determined (S2062).

As a result of the determination by the process of S2062, when the standby variation end flag is on (S2062: Yes), in the situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby, at the timing when the variable display of symbols is finished. Therefore, in such a case, the standby fluctuation end flag is set to OFF (S2063), and a signal is output to the magnetic sensor device 601 to execute the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 (S2064). When the process of S2064 is executed, the magnetic sensor device 601 stores the output voltage at that time as an offset value (offset voltage) in the storage unit of the detection circuit (not shown).

After the processing of S2064, the offset standby flag 203d is set to OFF (S2065), and the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set to ON (S2066) in order to monitor the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 for which the offset is set, The offset setting standby release process (S506) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S2062, when the standby variation end flag is off (S2062: No), it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 is finished (S2067). .. That is, after the variable display of the symbols is finished, "a fixed display period of the symbol stop display (0.5 seconds in this embodiment)+a predetermined period sufficient for returning to the initial position (for example, 1 second)” has elapsed.

As a result of the determination by the process of S2067, when it is the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 has ended (S2067: Yes), the movable display body 501 has returned to the initial position and has already stopped. For that, the process proceeds to S2064.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S2067, when it is not the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 is finished (S2067: No), the movable display body 501 may be moving, and the magnetic sensor device 601 may be moving. In this case, the offset setting standby cancellation processing (S506) is terminated and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17).

According to this offset setting standby cancellation processing (S506), in the situation where the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby (that is, the situation where the offset standby flag 203d is on), the timing at which the variable display of the symbols ends, Alternatively, when the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 ends is reached, the standby is canceled and the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. At the timing when the variable display of the symbols is finished, or at the timing when the return period of the movable display body 501 is finished, the movable display body 501 is stopped, so the sorting roller 410 is operated and the movable display body 501 is stopped. In this state, the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be set, and an appropriate offset value can be set.

Further, when the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 based on the output of the vibration sensor device 602 or the frame switches SW1 and SW2 is waited based on the elapsed time of the variable display, it is canceled at the end timing of the variable display. When the movable display body 501 is waited based on the return period, it is canceled at the timing when the return period ends, so that the period for waiting the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be minimized. it can. Therefore, even if the offset value of the magnetic sensor device 601 becomes an inappropriate value due to vibration (sway) of the pachinko machine 10 or opening/closing of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14, A certain period can be minimized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the magnetic sensor device 601 from not detecting an illegal magnetic field generated by using a magnet or the like.

Next, the above-described starting winning processing (S510) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S510) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

When this start winning process is executed, it is first determined whether or not the ball has won the first ball entrance 64 (starting prize) (S601). When it is determined that the ball has won the first winning slot 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the special figure holding ball number N of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined (S602).

At this time, if there is a prize in the first ball entrance 64 and if the number of special figure holding balls N<4 (S602: Yes), the first random number counter C1 and the first hit type updated in step S503. The respective values of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area of the empty holding areas of the holding ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding sphere counter (not shown), that is, the special figure holding sphere number N (S604), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding sphere number counter after the addition is issued. It is set (S605). The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 13). Upon receiving the hold number command, the effect control device 117 turns on the same number of lamps as the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the hold number command in the special figure holding lamp 85.

Next, according to the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter (special figure reservation sphere number N), the special figure reservation lamp 37c which is the LED for displaying the number of times of reservation in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on, and a new reservation is made. The number of times is displayed in a lighting state (S606), the start winning process (S510) is ended, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, whether there is no prize in the first ball entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a prize in the first ball entrance 64, if the special figure holding number N<4 is not satisfied (S602: No). ), S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the RAM clear detection interrupt processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This RAM clear detection interrupt process is executed when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed and held (1 s in this embodiment) while the power is on. It should be noted that the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted while the RAM clear detection interrupt processing is being executed.

In the RAM clear detection interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 is on (S2101). At this time, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not on (S2101: No), the RAM clear detection interrupt processing ends.

As a result of the determination by the process of S2101, it is determined whether 1 s has passed since the RAM erase switch 323 was turned on (S2102). As a result of the determination by the process of S2102, if 1 s has not yet elapsed (S2102: No), the process returns to the process of S2101 and the state of the RAM erase switch 122 is confirmed again.

On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S2102, if 1 s has passed since the RAM erase switch 122 was turned on (S2102: Yes), the operation of the RAM erase switch 122 is regarded as a legitimate operation that is not suspected of wrongdoing. , The game state is returned to the state stored in the current state memory 203f (S2103).

After the processing of S2103, the confirmation counter 203a is cleared to zero (S2104), the post-offset monitoring flag 203b is set off (S2105), and the first post-notification monitoring flag 203c is set off (S2106).

Next, the game restriction flag 203e is set to OFF (S2107), the notification cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 (S2108), and the RAM clear detection interrupt processing is ended. When the effect control device 117 receives the notification cancel command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the process of S2108, the effect control device 117 cancels the second notification that is being executed.

Therefore, according to this RAM clear detection interrupt process, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed for 1 s while the power is on, the operation is regarded as a legitimate operation and the game is being restricted. By setting the flag 203e to off, the restriction on the progress of the game is released. In addition, the game state is restored to the state stored in the current state memory 203f.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process that is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By executing this NMI interrupt process, the power cut occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt processing, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as the setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt processing. To do.

Next, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 30. The processes of the MPU 271 include a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a command that is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. It is roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This startup process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

When the start-up process is executed, first, initialization is performed when the power is turned on (S1001). Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value. After that, the power-on notification processing is executed (S1002). The power-on notification process (S1002) is for notifying that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. The decorations 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special symbol holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is read. It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 276 (S1003). Then, using the effect data, the initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1004).

Next, it is determined whether the current startup processing is executed because the MPU 271 was reset during the execution of the power-off processing (see S1109 in FIG. 26) described later. It is determined by whether or not the disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called “instantaneous blackout”) occurs, main control device 110 sends a power-off command to production control device 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, when the effect control device 117 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110, the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command is received is stored in the RAM 273. , Power off processing (see S1109 in FIG. 26) is executed. The power-off processing in progress flag is turned on before the power-off processing and turned off after the power-off processing is completed.

That is, whether or not the MPU 271 has been reset during the execution of the power-off process can be determined by the state of the power-off process flag. If the power is completely cut off during the execution of the power-off process or after the completion of the power-off, the data in the RAM 273 will be lost. In such a case, the power-off process flag is turned off.

More specifically, when the power-off processing in-progress flag is off, this is the case where the current startup processing is executed after one of the following three states. The first state is a state in which the power supply is completely cut off. When the power is completely cut off, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so the power-off processing flag is turned off.

In the second state, the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power-off did not occur and the system returned to normal, after which the power-off process was completed. The MPU 271 is in a reset state. In this case, since the power was not cut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without being lost. Further, since the power-off processing is completed, the power-off processing in progress flag is turned off.

The third state is a state where only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. That is, when the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off processing (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is retained while the power-off processing flag remains off. To be done.

If the present startup processing is executed after the state becomes one of the above-mentioned three states, that is, if the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), it is determined whether the data in the RAM 273 is destroyed. Confirm (S1006). It is to be noted here that whether or not the data has been destroyed is confirmed by confirming that the data in the RAM 273 is normally retained when the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

The confirmation of the data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword of "55AAh" is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, it is possible to check the data stored in the specific area, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273, and conversely, if it is not “55AAh”, it is possible to confirm the data destruction in the RAM 273. If the data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007 and the initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

More specifically, since the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 when the startup processing of this time is started after the power is completely cut off (the power of the RAM 273 causes the keyword of the RAM 273 to be lost). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, although the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) was executed because of the momentary power failure, the power-off did not occur and the normal condition was restored, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power-off process was completed. When the startup process of this time is started or after the startup process of this time is started after only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, “ Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1010.

In the process of S1005, if the power-off process in progress flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off process (see S1109 of FIG. 26) was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. This is the case where the MPU 271 is reset to normal and then reset during the execution of the power-off process. In this case, it cannot be said that the current storage state of the RAM 273 is always correct. Therefore, in such a case, since it is difficult to continue the control, the process proceeds to S1007 and the initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is "0FFh". If "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. Determine. Such writing and confirmation for each byte is performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. By this read/write check of the RAM 273, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 are cleared to 0.

When a read/write check abnormality is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 has an abnormality (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1014), and the power is cut off. Loop endlessly. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. The voice output device 226 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 273. Further, on the screen of the third symbol display device 81, the abnormality of the RAM 273 may be notified.

On the other hand, if the read/write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data is written. Is set (S1009). By checking the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data destruction in the RAM 273.

After the processing of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1010). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 26) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off. Therefore, if the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power-off process did not occur and the power-off process returned to normal. This is the case when the MPU 271 is reset during the execution of or after the execution is completed.

Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117. (S1011), after setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

On the other hand, when the power-off flag is off at the time of executing the start-up process, for example, when the power is completely turned off and then turned on again (the data of the RAM 273 including the data of the power-off flag is lost). Or the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power-off flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110). , When the data in the RAM 273 is held.

Therefore, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is off (S1010: No), the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 273, S1011 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1012, and the RAM 273 is executed. After setting the initial value of (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

When the power-off flag is turned off, the clear process of S1011 is skipped because only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued by saving the data in the work area without clearing it. Further, when the processes of S1007 to S1009 are executed, it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again because all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the process of S1007.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the main processing executed after the above-described startup processing will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to the game effect (voice output, display, etc.), and is executed after the above-described effect control device 117 startup processing (see FIG. 25) is completed, and thereafter repeated. This is the process to be executed.

In the main processing, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. When 1 ms or more has elapsed since the start (S1101: Yes), a voice lamp effect process, which is a process of performing lighting control of various lamps and voice output control, is executed (S1102), and the process proceeds to S1103. .. The details of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1101, if 1 ms has not elapsed from the previous determination (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1103. It should be noted that skipping the process of the voice lamp effect process (S1102) is performed in the voice lamp effect process (S1102) when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in the process of S1101. This is because it is not necessary to execute the lamp lighting control and the voice output control in a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

In the process of S1103, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, the previous process of S1103 was executed) (S1103). At this time, when 20 ms or more has passed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect or a moving image (image) corresponding to the jackpot effect is displayed as the third symbol. A display effect process that is a process for displaying on the device (LCD) 81 is executed (S1104). The details of this display effect process (S1104) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the display effect process (S1104) is executed, the movable display control process for controlling the movement of the movable display 501 is executed (S1105), and the process proceeds to S1106. The details of the movable display body control process (S1105) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1103, if 20 ms has not yet passed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: No), the processes of S1104 and S1105 are skipped and the process proceeds to S1106. It should be noted that the process of the display effect process (S1104) is skipped when 20 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed by the process of S1103. This display effect process is the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. This is because it is a process for updating the image to be displayed in accordance with the variation time, and it is not necessary to execute this process in a cycle shorter than 20 ms.

In the process of S1106, it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 273 (S1106). The power-off occurrence information is stored when the power-off command is received from main controller 110. If it is determined by the processing of S1106 that the power-off occurrence information is stored (S1106: Yes), the power-off flag and the power-off processing in-progress flag are both turned on (S1108), and the power-off processing is executed. It executes (S1109). After the power-off process (S1109) is executed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off (S1110), and then the process is infinitely looped.

In the power-off process of S1109, the occurrence of the interrupt process is prohibited, each output port is turned off, and the voice output device 226, the illumination parts 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81 are displayed. Turn off the output of. In addition, the storage of the information on occurrence of power failure is also erased. Note that each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal sound output from being performed, so that the abnormal display and abnormal sound output do not disturb the player. This is because.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1106, if the power-off occurrence information is not stored (S1106: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 of the startup process (see FIG. 25) is set. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107), and if the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to S1101 and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1106 are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined by the process of S1107 that the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107: Yes), the process is infinitely looped to stop the execution of the subsequent processes. Here, since it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and the process is an infinite loop, the display effect process (S1104) is not executed, and thereafter, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed. As a result, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and thus can call a store clerk or the like in the hall and request the pachinko machine 10 to be repaired. In addition, when it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the voice output device 226, the illumination parts 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like. May notify the RAM destruction.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the above-described voice lamp effect process (S1102) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a voice lamp effect process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

In the audio lamp effect process (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination parts 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so that the lamp is edited in the process of S1225 described later. (S1221).

After the process of S1221, the customer waiting effect process (S1222) is executed. In the customer waiting production process (S1222), when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or 1 minute), the third symbol display device 81 displays the customer waiting production. Set to switch to.

Note that the "customer waiting effect" is a display effect that is displayed on the third symbol gaming device 81 when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time, and is not related to the game state (for example, a title. Display and demo display). The time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player can be measured, for example, by a period during which neither the variable display nor the jackpot effect is executed, or the period during which the touch sensor 51a of the operation handle 51 does not detect. Such a period (time when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player) may be timed by the effect control device 117, or may be timed by the main control device 110 and notified to the effect control device 117 by a command. ..

After the customer waiting effect process (S1222) is executed, the retained quantity display update process is executed (S1223). In the number-of-holds display updating process (S1223), the number of lighting of the special figure holding lamp 85 is updated based on the number-of-holds command received from the main controller 110.

Next, frame button input monitoring/effect processing is executed (S1224). In the frame button input monitoring/production process (S1224), the input from the frame button 22 operated (pressed) by the player to enhance the effect is monitored, and the signal input from the frame button 22 is changed from low to high. This is a process of setting to produce an effect corresponding to the case of switching to (when the frame button 22 is operated from the non-operation state). For example, when the preview character appears at the start of the variable display, pressing the frame button 22 displays the expected value of the big hit due to the change this time, or by pressing the frame button 22 during the reach effect, the expectation for the big hit is displayed. Set to change to a production that you can hold. Further, the frame button 22 may be an enter button for selecting one reach effect from the plurality of reach effects. When the frame button 22 is not provided on the pachinko machine, the process of S1224 can be omitted.

After the frame button input monitoring/effect process (S1224) is executed, the ramp edit process is executed (S1225), and the sound edit/output process is executed (S1226). In the lamp editing process (S1225), the lighting pattern of the electric decorations 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing/output process (S1226), the output pattern of the voice output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the voice output device 226 according to the setting. ..

After the process of S1206, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1227), the voice lamp effect process is ended, and the process returns to the main process. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1227), based on the variation pattern command transmitted and received from the main control device 110, a time period synchronized with the time period required for the variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. The lamp edit process of S1225 and the sound edit/output process of S1226 are executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1227).

Next, the above-mentioned display effect process (S1104) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

In the display effect process (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the variable effect executed by the third symbol display device 81 is an effect for big hits (that is, whether or not it is a big hit) (S1241), and a big hit. If it is in the middle (S1241: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1248). In this jackpot effect process, the effect data corresponding to the jackpot effect performed by the third symbol display device 81 is read from the character ROM 275 and written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276 to update the image of the jackpot effect. After the jackpot effect process (S1248) ends, the display effect process (S1104) ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 26).

On the other hand, in the process of S1241, if it is not a big hit (S1241: No), it is determined whether the variable display of the third symbol is being executed on the third symbol display device 81 (that is, whether or not the variable is being varied). Yes (S1242). At this time, if the fluctuation is not occurring (S1242: No), it is determined whether a fluctuation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is on (S1243).

The fluctuation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of the variable display of the third symbol, and when it is determined in S1243 that the fluctuation start flag is on, the variable display of the third symbol is started. .. This fluctuation start flag is set to ON when the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see FIG. 30), and is set to OFF when the fluctuation display of the third symbol is started.

If the result of determination in S1243 is that the fluctuation start flag is off (S1243: No), other display processing is executed (S1250). Note that the other display process is, for example, a display process such as a customer waiting effect that is executed when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player. After the execution of the other display process (S1250), the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1243 is that the fluctuation start flag is on (S1243: Yes), the fluctuation start flag is turned off (S1244), and a fluctuation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. The initial value is set (S1245). The variable time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the third symbol. The initial value set in the fluctuation time counter in S1245 is a time obtained from the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern command and the addition/subtraction value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition/subtraction command.

After the processing of S1245, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation time counter is larger than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the fluctuation time (S1246). On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1242, if the variable display of the third symbol is being executed (during change) (S1242: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variable time counter (S1249), and the process of S1246. Then, it is judged whether or not it is within the fluctuation time.

If the result of determination by the processing of S1246 is within the fluctuation time (S1246: Yes), fluctuation display of symbols is executed (S1247). Specifically, in the process of S1247, using the fluctuating effect data stored in the fluctuating effect data storage area (not shown) of the video RAM 276, the fluctuating effect data is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. Display the corresponding image. After the process of S1247, the display effect process is ended and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1246, if the value of the fluctuation time counter is 0, that is, if the fluctuation time has ended (S1246: No), the setting is performed based on the type command received from the main control device 110. The stopped symbol thus displayed is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1251), the display effect process is ended, and the process returns to the main process.

Next, the movable display body control process (S1105) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the movable display body control process (S1105) executed in the main process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 117.

In the movable display control process, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the third symbol is being executed (during fluctuation) (S1301). At this time, if it is changing (S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the movable display body 501 is rotating (S1302).

As a result of the determination by the processing of S1302, when the movable display body 501 is not rotating (that is, stopped) (S1302: No), a fluctuation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. With reference to this, it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display (S1303). At this time, if 3 seconds have not passed yet since the variable display is started (S1303: No), the timing for starting the rotation (operation) of the movable display 501 has not arrived, so the movable display control processing is performed. Ends and returns to the main processing.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1303, when 3 seconds have elapsed since the variable display was started (S1303: Yes), it is the timing to start the rotation of the movable display body 501. 520 is driven to start the rotation (operation) of the movable display body 501 (S1304), the movable display body control process is ended, and the process returns to the main process.

As a result of the determination by the process of S1302, when the movable display body 501 is rotating (S1302: Yes), the variable time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is referred to and It is determined whether it is time to end the variable display (S1305). At this time, if it is the timing to end the variable display of the symbols (S1305: Yes), the movable display body control process is ended, and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1305, if it is not the timing for ending the variable display of the symbols, the variable display counter 501 (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is referred to, and the movable display 501 during the variable display is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is the stop timing (S1306). In addition, the stop timing of the movable display body 501 is defined according to the variation effect set by the effect control device 117 based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110.

As a result of the determination in the process of S1306, if it is not the stop timing of the movable display body 501 (S1306: No), the movable display body control process is ended and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1306, when it is the stop timing of the movable display body 501 (S1306: Yes), the rotation of the movable display body 501 is stopped (S1307), and the movable display body control process is ended. Then, the process returns to the main process.

The surface of the movable display body 501 after the stop, which faces the front side (the side facing the player), is the second to the second in accordance with the variation effect set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110. It is selected from four surfaces 501a2 to 501a4. Therefore, in S1307, the stop of the movable display body 501 is controlled so that the surface (one of the second to fourth surfaces 501a2 to 501a4) selected according to the set variation effect faces the front side.

Further, as a result of the determination by the process of S1301, when the variable display of the third symbol is not executed (S1301: No), it is determined whether or not it is the timing to return the movable display body 501 to the initial position ( S1308). That is, from the end of the variable display of the third symbol, "the fixed display period of the symbol stop display (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) + a predetermined period sufficient for returning to the initial position (For example, 1 second)” is determined. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the timing at which the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position is timed using a predetermined counter or timer provided in the RAM 273. A variable time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 may be used.

As a result of the determination by the process of S1308, if it is not the timing to return the movable display body 501 to the initial position (S1308: No), the movable display body control process is ended and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S1308, if it is the timing to return the movable display body 501 to the initial position (S1308: Yes), the movable display body 501 is returned to the initial position (S1309). After that, the movable display body control process is ended, and the process returns to the main process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt process. The command reception interrupt process is an interrupt process that is executed each time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received.

In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether an initialization command or a power recovery command has been received (S1401, S1402). At this time, if the initialization command or the power recovery command has not been received (S1401: No, S1402: No), the process proceeds to S1403.

On the other hand, when the initialization command or the power recovery command is received (S1401: Yes, S1402: Yes), the process of returning the movable display body 501 to the initial position is executed (S1407), and the process proceeds to S1403.

In step S1407, the photo sensor 504 detects the position of the sensor cut bun 503 provided on the rotating shaft of the movable display body 501 to determine the zero point, and the movable display body 501 is set to the initial position based on the zero point. Restore.

In the processing of S1403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation pattern command has been received (S1408). At this time, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1403: No), the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern command is received (S1403: Yes), the variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1408), and the variation effect is started on the third symbol display device 81. The variable effect setting process for setting the variable effect data necessary to do so is executed (S1409), and the process proceeds to S1404.

In S1404, it is determined whether the first notification command has been received (S1404). At this time, if the first notification command has not been received (S1404: No), the process proceeds to S1405.

On the other hand, when the first notification command is received (S1404: Yes), the first notification process for performing the first notification is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to S1405. In addition, in the present embodiment, the first notification is configured as a notification by outputting a predetermined notification sound at a low volume from the audio output device 226 and blinking the illumination portions 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34 at predetermined intervals. To be done.

In S1405, it is determined whether the second notification command has been received (S1405). At this time, if the second notification command has not been received (S1405: No), the process proceeds to S1406.

On the other hand, when the second notification command is received (S1405: Yes), the second notification process for performing the second notification is executed (S1411), and the process proceeds to S1406. In the present embodiment, the second notification is a notification having a higher notification intensity than the first notification, and in the present embodiment, a predetermined notification sound is output from the audio output device 226 at a high volume, and at the same time, the illumination portion 29. ~33 and the display lamp 34 are configured as a notification by blinking at a shorter interval than in the case of the first notification.

In the process of S1406, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1406). At this time, if no other command is received (S1406: No), the command reception interrupt process is ended.

On the other hand, if another command is received (S1406: Yes), the process according to the other command is executed (S1412), and this command reception interrupt process is ended. It should be noted that as a process (S1412) corresponding to the other command, for example, there is a process of canceling the first or second notification being executed (that is, ending the notification) when the notification cancellation command is received. In addition, in addition, when a type command is received, a process for setting a stop symbol, and when an effect time addition/subtraction command is received, a notice effect corresponding to the addition/subtraction value of the effect time (for example, slip effect or return There is a process for making decisions such as staging.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed in a state where the sorting roller 410 operates (rotates) and the movable display body 501 is stopped. It That is, while the power is on (while the power is on), the electric accessory that always operates remains in the operating state, and the electric accessory that does or does not operate as necessary does not operate. The offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed in a state in which the magnetic sensor device 601 has not been set. Therefore, an appropriate offset value can be set by considering the magnetic field generated by the electric accessory during the game and setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 in a state where the magnetic field is as small as possible. Accordingly, since the magnetic field that has been improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic sensor device 601, it is possible to suitably suppress improper acts using a magnet or the like.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the operation of the input distribution roller 410 is started, and then the movable display 501 is returned to the initial position (initial setting, initial It is configured to set the offset of the magnetic sensor 601 before performing (alignment). Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it is possible to reliably create a state in which the closing distribution roller 410 is in operation and the movable display body 501 is not in operation. The offset can be set reliably.

When vibration (sway) occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the magnetic field may fluctuate due to movement of electric wiring such as a harness. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the vibration sensor When vibration (shaking) is detected by the device 602, or when the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. It is possible to prevent the offset value of the magnetic sensor device 601 from becoming an inappropriate value due to the change of the magnetic field accompanying the vibration of the pachinko machine 10.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

For example, in the above embodiment, in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) of the main control unit 110, the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503), the vibration sensor device confirmation process (S504), and the door open/close confirmation process (S505). The offset setting standby cancellation process (S506) is executed, but some or all of these processes (S504 to S506) are periodically performed in the main process (see FIG. 13) (4 msec in the above embodiment). It may be configured to be executed in a repeated portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 outputs to the MPU 201 depending on whether the correction value (the value obtained by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor) exceeds a preset detection threshold value. Was used to turn on (detection output) or off (non-detection output). Instead of this, for example, the correction value obtained by subtracting the offset value from the output value of the MI sensor is output to the MPU 201. It may be configured to. In such a case, the MPU 201 compares the received correction value with a detection threshold value stored in advance in the ROM 202 or the like, and determines the magnitude of the magnetic field based on whether the received correction value exceeds the detection threshold value. It may be configured to judge.

Alternatively, the output value of the MI sensor may be output to the MPU 201. In such a case, in S113 and S124 of the start-up process (see FIG. 11), the output value (output voltage) of the MI sensor is acquired and the output value is stored in the RAM 203 as an offset value (offset voltage). Then, in S2002 of the magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (see FIG. 18), the output value of the MI sensor is acquired and corrected by the offset value stored in the RAM 203, and the obtained correction value is stored in the ROM 202 or the like in advance. The magnitude of the magnetic field may be determined based on whether or not the detected threshold value is exceeded. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the same condition as that of the above-described embodiment (when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, a change in the open/closed state of the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is changed by the frame switches SW1 and SW2). Each time (when detected), the output value of the MI sensor is acquired to update (set) the offset value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is turned on depending on whether the correction value obtained based on the output value of the MI sensor and the offset value exceeds a preset detection threshold of 1. Alternatively, although it outputs OFF, a plurality of detection thresholds may be prepared and configured to output values in multiple stages. For example, two detection threshold values (for example, a first threshold value and a second threshold value) are prepared, “0” is output when the correction value does not exceed the first threshold value and the second threshold value, and the correction value is the first threshold value. It may be configured such that "1" is output when the value exceeds the second value but does not exceed the second value, and "2" is output when the correction value exceeds both the first threshold value and the second threshold value. In such a case, for example, different processing (for example, different notification) may be executed for each value of the output multiple levels. Alternatively, among a plurality of levels of values, a value larger than a predetermined value may be turned on, and a value below the predetermined value may be turned off.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the MI sensor is illustrated as the magnetic sensor forming the magnetic sensor device 601, but the magnetic sensor is not limited to the MI sensor, and another type of magnetic sensor (for example, a magnetoresistive element) may be used. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is of a type in which the output is turned on when vibration is detected. However, instead of this, a device for measuring acceleration or the like for vibration detection is provided. Alternatively, the measurement value may be output to the MPU 201, and the MPU 201 may determine whether or not vibration has occurred based on the measurement value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the electric accessory that always operates (continues to rotate) while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is on, the distribution that guides the ball to the special hole 404 by using the groove 411. Although the roller 410 is illustrated as an example, an electric accessory other than this type may be adopted as an electric accessory that always operates (rotates). For example, an electric accessory that guides the ball to the special hole 404 using magnetic force may be adopted as the electric accessory that continues to operate while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

Here, as an electric accessory of the type in which a magnetic force is used to guide a sphere to the special hole 404, for example, a disk body having one or a plurality of magnets arranged on the outer periphery is used as the center of the disk body in the direct direction. An electric accessory that rotates about the axis can be used. That is, for example, by rotating a disk body having one or a plurality of magnets arranged on the outer periphery, and the sphere P guided to the stage 403 via the introduction path 401 adheres to the magnet, It is possible to use an electric accessory that causes P to be guided to the special hole 404 or to flow down from the lower stream U of the stage 403 to the front side of the game board 13.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the electric accessory (sorting roller 410) that constantly operates is connected to the main control means 110. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one or a plurality of electric auditors connected to the electric auditors are always operated. Similarly, an electric accessory that may or may not operate as necessary, such as the movable display 501, may be connected to the main controller 110.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one electric accessory (sorting roller 410) is exemplified as the electric accessory that always operates while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. May be a constantly operating electric accessory. Further, in the above-described embodiment, one movable display body 501 is illustrated as an electric accessory that does or does not operate as necessary, but the number of electric accessories that do or does not operate as necessary is: The number is not limited to 1 and may be 2 or more.

Even when the number of constantly operating electric auditors and the number of electric auditors that operate as necessary are two or more, respectively, as in the above embodiment, the constantly operating electric auditors operate, In addition, it is preferable to execute the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 in a state where the electric accessory that operates as necessary is stopped.

In particular, it is an electric role object such as the movable display body 501 that may or may not operate as necessary, and performs an initial setting (setting of an initial position) when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. When a plurality of objects are provided, generally, the initial settings of all the electric components are not performed at the same time so that the instantaneous power consumption does not become high, but the operation timings are varied. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to set a timing when the electric accessory (movable display body 501) that does or does not operate as necessary does not operate, and it is difficult to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 is set before the operation of the electric accessory, which may or may not operate as necessary, is started. Therefore, the timing for setting the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be easily set.

In the above embodiment, the electric accessory (movable display body 501) whose initial position is set when the power is turned on is provided. However, the electric accessory that is initially set when the power is turned on may not be provided. Good. In such a case, it is not necessary to operate the electric accessory to set the initial position when the power is turned on. Therefore, after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the magnetic field is generated at an early stage (for example, immediately after the power is turned on). The offset setting of the sensor device 601 can be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the startup process after power-on (see FIG. 11), after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (S113, S124), the output confirmation of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the offset setting is performed. Although the configuration is not performed, the output of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be confirmed after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the startup process (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on, after the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S112, S123) is executed, an initialization command or a power recovery command is sent to the effect control device 117. Before the output (that is, before the initial position of the movable display body 501 is returned), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed. Alternatively, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be performed after the initial position return (initial setting) of the movable display body 501 is performed. By setting the timing of performing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the movable display body 501 has returned to the initial position, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be reliably performed, and the timing of performing the offset setting is easy. Can be taken to

As a configuration for performing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the movable display body 501 has returned to the initial position, a configuration for performing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the second weight process (S116) is exemplified. After the execution of the second weight process, the movable display body 501 is reliably stopped in the state of being returned to the initial position. Therefore, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 should be performed before the movable display body 501 is stopped. Can be prevented. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 from being inappropriately performed.

As still another example, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 may be executed after the initialization command or the power recovery command is output to the effect control device 117. In addition, when adopting a configuration of executing the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 after the initialization command or the power recovery command is output to the effect control device 117, the first notification command is added to the initialization command or the power recovery command. Alternatively, the function of the second notification command may be provided. That is, the power recovery command may include information indicating whether to execute the first notification and information indicating whether to execute the second notification.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the startup process after turning on the power (see FIG. 11), after the payout initialization command or the payout return command is output to the payout control device 111 (that is, after the process of S108 or S118 is executed). ), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed (that is, the process of S113 or S124 is executed), but the output of the payout initialization command or the payout return command to the payout control device 111 is changed to the magnetic field. The configuration may be performed after performing the offset setting of the sensor device 601 (that is, after performing the processing of S113 or S124).

Similarly to the movable display motor 520 and the distribution roller motor 420, when the payout motor 216 is driven, the magnetic field around it also fluctuates. However, while the movable display body motor 520 and the distribution roller motor 420 are provided on the same game board 13 as the magnetic sensor device 601, the payout motor 216 is provided on the inner frame 12, so that The magnetic field generated by driving the payout motor 216 does not significantly affect the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the driving of the payout motor 216 is not considered, but the magnetic field generated by the driving of the payout motor 216 may be considered. As described above, when the payout motor 216 is driven, the payout initialization command or the payout return command is output to the payout control device 111 after the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is executed. The influence of the magnetic field can be taken into consideration.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the startup process (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on, after the initialization process (S119, S120) of the RAM 203 is executed, the confirmation number counter 203a is cleared to zero (S122). Although it is configured, the process of S122 may be omitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S112, S123) executed in the startup processing (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on, after executing the first notification, 100 consecutive times are performed. Then, when the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed, the process of outputting the second notification command to the effect control device 117 (S148; see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the power is completely cut off to perform the process. Although the configuration is such that the infinite loop is continued until the above can no longer be executed, the configuration may be such that after the processing of S148, the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (see FIG. 12) is terminated and the processing returns to the startup processing. That is, the second notification may be provided, but the control by the main controller 110 may be continued.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation processing (S112, S123) executed in the startup processing (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on, after executing the first notification, 100 consecutive times are performed. Then, when the ON output of the magnetic sensor device 601 is confirmed, the process of outputting the second notification command to the effect control device 117 (S148; see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the power is completely cut off to perform the process. Is configured to continue an infinite loop until cannot be executed. Alternatively, in such a case, the second notification command may not be output to the effect control device 117, and the infinite loop may be continued until the power is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed. That is, the second notification may not be performed, and the control by the main control device 110 may be stopped.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), when the execution condition of the second notification is satisfied (that is, it is determined Yes in S2015). In this case), the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON to limit the progress of the game. Alternatively, when the execution condition of the second notification is satisfied, after the second notification command is output to the effect control device 117, the power is turned on as in the pre-offset magnetic sensor device confirmation process (see FIG. 12 ). The configuration may be such that the infinite loop is continued until the processing is completely stopped and the processing cannot be executed. Alternatively, if the execution condition of the second notification is satisfied, the process of S2016 is executed, but the processes of S2017 and S2018 may be omitted. That is, although the second notification is given, the game may be advanced without being restricted.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the magnetic sensor device confirmation process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), when the execution condition of the second notification is satisfied (that is, it is determined Yes in S2015). In this case), the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON to limit the progress of the game. Instead, when a predetermined condition (for example, the execution condition of the second notification in the above embodiment) is satisfied, the second notification command is not output to the effect control device 117, and the game restriction flag 203e is turned on. The game may be restricted by setting to. Alternatively, in such a case, the second notification command may not be output to the effect control device 117, and the infinite loop may be continued until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. That is, the second notification may not be performed, and the control by the main control device 110 may be limited or stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the startup process (see FIG. 11) after the power is turned on, the second weight process (S116) is executed after the initialization command or the power recovery command is transmitted to the effect control device 117. However, the configuration may be such that the second weight process is omitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game for a predetermined period, the second notification is given and the progress of the game is limited, but the progress of the game is limited. Instead, the configuration may be such that only the notification (second notification) is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game for a predetermined period, the progress of the game is restricted, and the condition for releasing the restriction is to turn on the power supply. The RAM erasing switch 122 is kept pressed for a long time. Alternatively, the restriction may be released unless the RAM 203 is initialized (that is, the RAM erase switch 122 is not operated when the power is turned on after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off). Alternatively, the restriction may be released when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again (that is, when the power is turned on without initializing the RAM 203).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the above-described embodiment, when the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor device 601 during the game for a predetermined period, the second notification is given and the progress of the game is limited. In addition to this, when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602 during the game, the second notification may be given and the progress of the game may be limited. However, the progress of the game is limited, but the offset is set. Alternatively, during the game, when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, only the second notification may be performed.

Here, based on the fact that the vibration is detected by the vibration sensor device 602, when the progress of the game is restricted, the condition for releasing the restriction is the same as in the case of the magnetic sensor device 601. The RAM erasing switch 122 can be pressed and held in the state as it is. Alternatively, the restriction may be released when the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again (that is, when the power is turned on without initializing the RAM 203).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, each time the state of the inner frame switch SW1 or the front frame switch SW2 changes (that is, when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is released from the closed state, or when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is opened). The magnetic sensor device 601 is set to be offset each time either of the cases where 14 is closed from the open state occurs, but the magnetic field is set only when the inner frame 12 or the front frame 14 is closed from the open state. The sensor device 601 may be configured to set the offset.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable display body 501 is configured not to be operated while the high speed fluctuation is performed (3 seconds) after the start of the variable display of the symbols. Alternatively, when there are a plurality of types of high-speed fluctuation periods (for example, 3 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 7 seconds), the shortest high-speed fluctuation is the period during which the operation of the movable display body 501 is not started. The period (3 seconds in the above example) may be set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable display body 501 is configured not to be operated for 3 seconds after the variable display of the symbols is started. However, after the variable display of the symbols is started, the operation of the movable display body 501 is started. The period not to be allowed does not have to be 3 seconds uniformly, and a plurality of types of periods (for example, 3 types of periods of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 7 seconds) may be provided. In such a case, the period in which the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be executed during the change of the symbol may be only the shortest period among the periods in which the operation of the movable display body 501 is not started.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable display body 501 is always driven during the variable display of the symbols, but the movable display body 501 is driven or the movable display body 501 is driven only when it is a specific variable display. The configuration may be such that the production control device 117 performs a lottery for driving and not driving. Even when such a configuration is adopted, the main control unit 110 sets the offset standby flag 203d to ON after three seconds have elapsed from the start of variable display of the symbols, and sets the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601. Since it is configured to stand by, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 can be executed in a state where the movable display body 501 is definitely not driven.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable display body 501 driven during the variable display of the symbols is configured to be returned to the initial position after the variable display is finished, but the movable display body 501 stopped during the variable display. May be configured to return to the initial position during the variable display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control of the voice output and the lighting of various lamps, and the control of the third symbol display device 81 are configured to be performed by one control device (that is, the production control device 117). The control of turning on the various lamps and the control of the third symbol display device 81 may be performed by separate control devices.

For example, a control device (voice lamp control device) that controls voice output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is voice lamp control. It may be configured to be connected to the device so that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device, and the display instruction is given from the voice lamp control device to the display control device.

Further, a control device (voice lamp control device) that controls voice output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is voice lamp control. In the configuration of connecting to the device, the display control means may be further connected to the main control device 110 to directly send a command or control signal from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

Alternatively, a control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (voice lamp control device) for controlling voice output and lighting of various lamps is a display control device. It may be configured such that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device gives a voice output control command to the voice lamp control device to control the output of various lamps. .. Alternatively, the command may be directly transmitted from the main controller 110 to the display controller.

Further, in the above embodiment, the vibration sensor device 602, the inner frame switch SW1, and the front frame switch SW2 are all connected to the main control device 110. However, these vibration sensor device 602 and frame switch SW1, Of the SW2, a predetermined one (a part or all) may be connected to the effect control means 117. When such a configuration is adopted, a process according to an input from a sensor device or a frame switch connected to the effect control unit 117 (for example, a process corresponding to the vibration sensor device confirmation process in FIG. 19) is performed. Then, a command according to the execution result may be output to main controller 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is connected to the main control device 110, but the magnetic sensor device 601 may be connected to the effect control device 117. In such a case, the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 may be caused to execute the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 and the control based on the output from the magnetic sensor device 601.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main process shown in FIG. 13 is executed after the startup process (see FIG. 11) of the main controller 110 is completed. That is, after the start-up process, as the main process, the main process for advancing the game is performed at 4 ms intervals, and the initial value random number counters CINI1, CINI2 and the fluctuation type counter CS1 are updated in the remaining time. .. Further, while executing the main process (see FIG. 13), a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) that is activated every 2 ms is executed, and in this timer interrupt process, a start winning process and the like are performed. It was composed.

Instead of this, the main processing (S201 to S206) for advancing the game performed in the main processing (see FIG. 13) of the above-described embodiment is a timer interrupt processing started every 2 ms. It may be configured to be executed inside.

Such modifications will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process as a modified example, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the modified example. 31 and 32, the same parts as the main process (see FIG. 13) or the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Omit it.

The main process shown in FIG. 31 is a process that replaces the main process (see FIG. 13) of the above embodiment, and is a process executed after the startup process shown in FIG. 8 (that is, after the process of S117). .. As shown in FIG. 31, in the main process of the modified example, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S210), and after the fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated. (S211), it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207).

In the process of S207, if the power-off occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the process proceeds to S210, and the processes of S210 and S211 are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, in the process of S207, if the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S212), and the power is shut off to indicate that the power is shut off. The notification command is transmitted to another control device (S213). Then, the RAM judgment value is calculated, the value is stored (S214), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S215), and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 32 is a process executed instead of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) of the above-described embodiment, and like the timer interrupt process of FIG. 17, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110. Is executed every 2 ms, for example.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the timer interrupt process of the modified example, first, it is determined whether or not the game-restricting flag 203e is on (S501). At this time, if the game restriction flag 203e is on (S501: Yes), the process proceeds to S507.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in S501 is that the game restriction flag 203e is off (S501: No), external output processing is executed (S201), and the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated (S202), The prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the above-described fluctuation process (see FIG. 10) is executed (S204). After the end of the variation process (S204), the jackpot process is executed (S205), and the second symbol control process is executed (S206).

After the process of S206, the process of reading the various winning switches is executed (S502), the magnetic sensor confirmation process is executed (S503), the vibration sensor confirmation process is executed (S504), and the door open/close confirmation process is executed (S505). The offset setting standby release process is executed (S506). After the execution of the offset setting standby cancellation process (S506), the process proceeds to S507.

In S507, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S507). After the processing of S507, the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are updated (S508).

After the processing of S508, it is determined whether or not the game restriction flag 203e is turned on (S509). At this time, if the game restriction flag 203e is on (S509: Yes), the timer interrupt is ended. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the process of S509, if the game restriction flag 203e is off (S509: No), the above-described start winning process (see FIG. 22) is executed (S509), and the firing control process is executed. (S510), the timer interrupt process ends.

It should be noted that the processing of S207 and S212 to S215 executed in the main processing (see FIG. 31) as a modification described above is not executed in the main processing of FIG. 31, but the timer interrupt processing ( 32) (see FIG. 32).

When such a configuration is adopted, the position where the processes of S207 and S212 to S215 are executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 32 is not particularly limited, but for example, the timer interrupt process of FIG. When is activated, first, the determination process of S207 is executed, and if the information on the occurrence of power failure is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the processes of S212 to S215 are executed, and then the power is completely cut off. 32 is configured so as to continue the infinite loop until the processing cannot be executed. On the other hand, when the RAM 203 does not store the power-off occurrence information (S207: No), the determination processing of S501 is performed in order from FIG. It can be configured to execute each processing shown in.

The execution order of the processes executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 32) as the modification is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 32. For example, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Among them, the processing order may be such that the processing of S502 to S506 is performed before the processing of S201 to S206 and the processing of S507 is executed after the processing of S206.

In the above embodiment, when the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is on standby, the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed at the ending timing of the variable display of the symbol. However, in the above embodiment, the symbol is set. Since the rotation of the movable display body 501 is stopped before the variable display of No. is finished (S1307; see FIG. 29), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed at a predetermined timing after the stop timing of the movable display body 501. May be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the distribution roller 410 is operated (rotated), the offset setting of the magnetic sensor device 601 is performed while the movable display body 501 is not operating based on the operation design of the movable display body 501. However, the movable display body 501 may be stopped to set the offset of the magnetic sensor device 601 when a predetermined button or switch provided on the pachinko machine 10 is operated. In that case, it is preferable that the operation of stopping the movable display 501 is a complicated operation that can be known only to a specific person.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning of the first entrance 64 and the passage of the second entrance 67 are configured to be reserved up to four times, respectively, but the maximum number of reservations is limited to four. However, the number may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning in the first ball entrance 64 is changed by a number or the number of times the area divided into four is held, even in a part of the third symbol display device 81. A mode (for example, a color or a lighting pattern) may be displayed, and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a type of dynamic display, is not limited to scrolling the symbol as the identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the horizontal display. The symbols may be moved and displayed along a predetermined path such as a direction or an L shape. Further, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the variable display of the symbols, and, for example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed together with the symbols, or may be displayed in various motions or changed separately from the symbols. It also includes a display effect that is displayed. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control device 117 ends the variable time when the value of the variable time counter (not shown) is “0” in S1246 of the display effect processing (see FIG. 28). However, the main control device 110 outputs a stop command at the timing of setting the stop display in S309 (see FIG. 14), and the effect control device 117 receives the stop command and the variable time ends. The configuration may be such that the determination is made.

The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented in a so-called type 2 pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, other than a pachinko machine, it may be implemented as another game machine such as an arepachi or a sparrow ball.

The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit occurs, a pachinko machine (commonly called a 2nd right property, a 3rd right property, etc.) that can increase the expectation value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs multiple times (for example, 2 or 3 times) including that. It is also possible to carry out. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the jackpot pattern is displayed. Further, it may be carried out on a pachinko machine which is in a special game state, having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone and winning a ball in the special area as a necessary condition. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and game machines in which so-called pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated.

In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever with a coin inserted and a symbol effective line is determined, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. It is a thing. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a display device that variably displays an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then confirms the identification information is provided, The variable display of the identification information is started by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed, and then stopped. It becomes a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player, provided that the combination of identification information at the time is specific".In this case, the game medium is represented by coins, medals, etc. Take as an example.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device for fixedly displaying the symbols after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for ball launching is provided. Some are not. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the fluctuation of the symbol is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, or due to, for example, the operation of the stop button or By the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated as a necessary condition that the definite symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a special game value. Is a large amount of balls dispensed to the lower tray.

In addition, you may employ|adopt the embodiment which combined the characteristic of the said embodiment and the characteristic of the said modification suitably.

The concept of various inventions included in the gaming machine of the present invention and the above-described various embodiments will be shown below.

In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field and a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, the magnetic field detection means is provided when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. , A correction means for switching the output state based on a predetermined reference, the movable body operates at a predetermined time after the game machine is powered on, at other times The gaming machine is configured to include a second movable body that does not operate, and the gaming machine includes a reference setting unit that sets the reference when the second movable body is not operating. A0.

According to the gaming machine A0, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and does not operate at other times is included. I'm out. On the other hand, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The switching reference is made by the reference setting means by the second movable body. Set when not working. Therefore, the switching reference is set in a state where there is no influence of the magnetic field due to the operation of the second movable body, so that the output from the magnetic field detection means can be made an appropriate output. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine A0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

Further, in the gaming machine A0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching on/off output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, a magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the movable display body 501 and the movable display body motor 520 are exemplified as the second movable body which is the movable body of the gaming machine A0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the processing of S113, S124, S2024, S2045, and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine A0.

In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, the magnetic field detection means is a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field. Based on the value calibrated by the detecting means for detecting, the value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detecting means, using a predetermined value for calibration, and the value calibrated by the calibrating means. , The output means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the movable body starts operating after power is turned on to the gaming machine until the power is turned off. The game machine is configured to include a first movable body that operates and a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on to the game machine and does not operate at other times. The gaming machine A1 further comprising setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating.

According to the gaming machine A1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using a predetermined value for calibration, and thus calibrated. Information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means based on the obtained value. On the other hand, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, the first movable body that starts operation after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the power is turned on to the gaming machine. The second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the operation and does not operate at other times is included. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation which always operates, the setting means with the minimum magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body which may or may not operate as necessary. Since a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) is set by, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine A1, the "information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field" output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, and the calibration means It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine A1. Further, in the above embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine A1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine A1 is illustrated, and a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is illustrated as an output unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the game machine A1.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine A1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 exemplified in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first movable body, which is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine A1, is the distribution roller 410 and the distribution roller motor 420, and is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine A1. Examples of the certain second movable body include a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520. Further, in the above embodiment, as the setting means of the gaming machine A1, the processing of S113, S124, S2024, S2045, S2064 is exemplified.

The gaming machine A1 includes a first movable body operation control means for starting an operation of the first movable body when the game machine is powered on, and the setting means includes the first movable body operation control means. The game machine A2 is characterized in that the predetermined value for calibration is set when the operation of the first movable body is started by the above and the second movable body is not operating.

According to the gaming machine A2, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. The setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed when the operation of the first movable body is started by the first movable body operation control means and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, an appropriate value can be set as the predetermined value for calibration after the power supply to the game machine is turned on.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S110 and S121 is exemplified as the first movable body operation control means of the gaming machine A2.

In the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the gaming machine is powered on, first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body, and when the gaming machine is powered on, Second movable body operation control means for operating to initialize the second movable body, the setting means after the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the predetermined value for calibration is set before operating the second movable body by the second movable body operation control means.

According to the gaming machine A3, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. Then, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed after the operation of the first movable body is started by the first movable body operation control means, and the second movable body is moved by the second movable body operation control means. It is done before moving the body. In this way, since the setting is performed by the setting means before the operation of the second movable body is started by the second movable body movement control means, it is possible to reliably set the predetermined value for calibration performed after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. It can be carried out.

By the way, when a plurality of second movable bodies are provided, generally, the initialization of the second movable body after the power is turned on is simultaneously performed for all the second movable bodies so that the instantaneous power consumption does not increase. However, the operation timing is not the same. Therefore, it is difficult to set the timing when the second movable body is not operating, and it is difficult to set the predetermined value for calibration. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A3, since the setting is performed by the setting means before the second movable body operation control means starts the operation of the second movable body, a plurality of second movable bodies are provided. Even in this case, it is possible to easily set the timing for setting the predetermined value for calibration performed after the power supply to the gaming machine is turned on.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S110 and S121 is exemplified as the first movable body operation control means of the gaming machine A3, and the processing of S114, S125 and S1407 is performed as the second movable body operation control means of the gaming machine A3. It is illustrated.

In the gaming machine A1 or A2, when the gaming machine is powered on, first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body, and when the gaming machine is powered on, Second movable body operation control means for operating to initialize the second movable body, the setting means after the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. And setting a predetermined value for the calibration after initializing the second movable body by operating the second movable body by the second movable body operation control means. A game machine A4 characterized by.

According to the gaming machine A4, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. Then, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed after the operation of the first movable body is started by the first movable body operation control means in the startup process, and the second movable body is moved. This is performed after the second movable body is initialized by the body movement control means operating the second movable body. In this way, since the setting of the second movable body is performed after the initial setting of the second movable body is performed by operating the second movable body by the second movable body operation control means, the second movable body operates. It is easy to take a timing not to do so, and it is possible to surely set a predetermined value for calibration performed after the power supply to the game machine is turned on.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S110, S121 is exemplified as the first movable body operation control means of the gaming machine A4, and the processing of S114, S125, S1407 is performed as the second movable body operation control means of the gaming machine A4. It is illustrated.

In the gaming machine A4, the second movable body operation control means, based on the instruction output means for outputting a predetermined instruction when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, and the instruction output by the instruction output means, And a predetermined value for calibration by the setting means for a predetermined period after the instruction is output by the instruction output means. A gaming machine A5, which is provided with a standby means for waiting for setting.

According to the gaming machine A5, when the gaming machine is powered on, a predetermined instruction is output by the instructing means, and based on the instruction, the operation executing means causes the second movable body to initialize. Be operated. As a result, when the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. On the other hand, after the instruction is output by the instruction output unit, the standby unit waits for the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting unit for a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the setting of the predetermined value for the calibration by the setting means before the operation of the second movable body for the initial setting by the operation executing means is completed, and thereby the calibration It is possible to suppress that the predetermined value of is set to an inappropriate value.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S114 and S125 is exemplified as the instruction output means of the gaming machine A5, and the processing of S1407 is exemplified as the operation execution means of the gaming machine A5. Further, in the above embodiment, the processing of S116 is exemplified as the standby means of the gaming machine A5.

In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, information or a value output from the magnetic field detecting means and indicating that the magnitude or magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, or And a setting unit that determines whether or not the value is a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated by the determining unit that determines whether the value is a value or not. A gaming machine A6 comprising a prohibiting means for prohibiting the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the means.

According to the gaming machine A6, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means indicates that the determination means generates a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. When it is determined that the information or the value indicates, the prohibiting unit prohibits the setting unit from setting the predetermined value for calibration. Since a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold may be an illegally applied magnetic field, in such a case, by prohibiting the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, It is possible to prevent a predetermined value for calibration from being set on the basis of the magnetic field applied to the. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field that has been improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and thus it is possible to suitably suppress an illegal act using a magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the determining means of the gaming machine A6 exemplifies the processing of S142, and the prohibiting means of the gaming machine A6 exemplifies the processing of branching to the Yes side in S142.

In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, information or a value output from the magnetic field detection means, which indicates that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated, or A determination unit that determines whether the value is a value or not, and if the determination unit determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated for the first predetermined period, a predetermined first A gaming machine A7, characterized in that the gaming machine A7 is provided with a first informing means for executing one informing.

According to the gaming machine A7, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means is determined by the determination means to generate a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. It is determined to be the information or the value to be shown. Then, when the determination means determines that the magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated for the first predetermined period, the first notification means executes the predetermined first notification. It A magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold may be an improperly applied magnetic field. Therefore, when such a possible situation continues for a certain period (that is, the first predetermined period), the first notification is performed to apply an incorrect magnetic field to prevent the incorrect magnetic field. The possibility that a predetermined value for calibration based on the standard is set can be recognized externally. As a result, some measure can be taken externally, so that it is possible to prevent the setting of the predetermined value for calibration based on the magnetic field improperly applied. As a result, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and thereby it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like. Further, the first notification can alert the dishonest person, so that it is possible to prevent the dishonest person from conducting a dishonest act using a magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the determination means of the gaming machine A7 is exemplified by the processing of S142 and S2002, and the first notification means of the gaming machine A7 is exemplified by the processing of S144, S2012 and S1410.

In the gaming machine A7, when the determination means determines that the magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated during the second predetermined period after the first predetermined period, the first A gaming machine A8, comprising: a second notification means for executing a second notification different from the notification.

According to the gaming machine A8, if the determining means determines that the magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated for the second predetermined period after the first predetermined period, the second The notification means executes the second notification different from the first notification. When the situation in which the magnetic field may be improperly applied continues for a predetermined period (that is, a second predetermined period) after the period that is the threshold value for whether or not to perform the first notification , It is very likely that an incorrect magnetic field is being applied. Therefore, in such a case, by performing the second notification different from the first notification, it is possible to let the outside recognize that there is a possibility that an incorrect magnetic field is being applied and that the possibility is considerably high. it can. As a result, some measure can be taken externally, so that it is more preferable that the predetermined value for calibration is set based on the magnetic field improperly applied as compared with the case where the first notification is performed. It can be prevented. Accordingly, it is possible to more suitably prevent the magnetic field that has been improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and thus it is possible to more appropriately suppress illegal acts using a magnet or the like. In addition, since the fraudulent person can be made more alert by the second notification, it is possible to more appropriately prevent the fraudulent person from performing fraudulent acts using a magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S149, S2016, and S1411 is exemplified as the second notification means of the gaming machine A8.

In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, information or a value output from the magnetic field detection means, which indicates that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated, or If the judgment means for judging whether or not the value is a value, and the judgment means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period, the game control is stopped or A gaming machine A9, which is provided with limiting means for limiting.

According to the gaming machine A9, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means indicates that the determination means has generated a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. It is determined to be the information or the value to be shown. When the determination means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for a predetermined period, the limiting means stops or limits the control of the game. A magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold may be an improperly applied magnetic field. Therefore, when such a possibility continues for a certain period (that is, a predetermined period), by stopping or limiting the control of the game, a predetermined value for calibration based on an incorrect magnetic field is obtained. It can be prevented from being set. As a result, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field that has been improperly applied from being no longer detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and thus it is possible to suitably suppress illegal acts using a magnet or the like. Further, by stopping or limiting the game control, even if a fraudulent act using a magnet or the like is performed, it is possible to suppress the loss due to the fraudulent act.

In the above embodiment, the determination means of the gaming machine A9 is exemplified by the processes of S142 and S2002, and the limiting means of the gaming machine A9 is that an infinite loop is executed when Yes is determined in S148, It is illustrated that the game restriction flag 203e is set to ON in S2017.

In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A9, information or a value output from the magnetic field detecting means and indicating that the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value is generated, or A determination means for determining whether or not the value is a value, and after the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is determined by the determination means for a predetermined period. A gaming machine A9, characterized in that it is provided with a third notifying means for making a predetermined notification when it is judged that it has occurred.

According to the game machine A10, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means indicates that the determination means has generated a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. It is determined to be the information or the value to be shown. After the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, if the determination means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated for a predetermined period, a predetermined notification is given. By means.

Even if the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, the situation in which the information or the value indicating that the magnetic field having the magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is output from the magnetic field detection means is set to a higher magnetic field. It is suspected that there is a situation in which the predetermined value for calibration cannot be set properly, for example, the predetermined value for calibration is incorrectly set, or the magnetic field detecting means is abnormal.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A10, information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting unit is magnetic field detection. Since the third notifying means is configured to give a predetermined notification when it is output from the means, the above-mentioned suspicion can be recognized to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to take some measure externally, and thus it is possible to prevent an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting unit, and thus it is possible to preferably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S2016 and S1411 is exemplified as the third notification means in the gaming machine A10.

Any one of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

Any of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

Any one of the gaming machines A0 to A11, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

A main body, a door body that opens and closes the front surface of the main body, door opening/closing detection means that can detect the opened state and the closed state of the door body with respect to the main body, and the magnitude of the magnetic field. In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detecting means for outputting information or a value according to the magnetic field detecting means, the magnetic field detecting means includes a correcting means for switching an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. In the gaming machine, the door opening/closing detection means opens the door body from a state in which the door body is opened to the main body or in a state in which the door body is closed from the main body. A gaming machine B0 characterized by comprising a standard setting means for setting the standard when it is detected that the state has changed.

According to the gaming machine B0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The switching reference is determined by the door opening/closing detection means. It is set by the reference setting means when it is detected that the door body has changed from the open state to the closed state or from the closed state to the open state.

A general game machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electric wiring such as a harness. When the door body changes from an open state to a closed state with respect to the main body, or from a closed state to an open state with respect to the main body, a sway occurs in the gaming machine and the sway The electric wiring may move due to. Movement of the electrical wiring causes fluctuations in the magnetic field emitted by the electrical wiring, which may lead to improper switching criteria.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B0, the door body has changed from the state opened to the main body to the closed state, or from the state closed to the main body to the open state. Since the reference is set by the reference setting means when detected by the door opening/closing detection means, each time the open/closed state of the door changes, an appropriate reference (switching reference) for the magnetic field at that time is set. Can be set. Therefore, the output from the magnetic field detection means can be made an appropriate output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output state from being switched using an improper reference, so that it is possible to prevent the magnetic field that is improperly applied from being no longer detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and it is possible to suitably suppress an illegal act using a magnet or the like. ..

In the gaming machine B0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

Further, in the gaming machine B0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching on/off output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, a magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine B0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine B0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 exemplified in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor device or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the outer frame 11, or the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 are exemplified as the main body of the gaming machine B0. Further, in the above embodiment, as the door body of the gaming machine B0, when the main body is the outer frame 11, the inner frame 11 and the front frame 14 are illustrated, and when the main body is the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. The front frame 14 is illustrated as an example. Further, in the above embodiment, the processing of S2045 and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine B0.

A main body, a door body that opens and closes the front surface of the main body, door opening/closing detection means that can detect the opened state and the closed state of the door body with respect to the main body, and the magnitude of the magnetic field. In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detecting means for outputting information or a value according to the magnetic field detecting means, the magnetic field detecting means detects the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detecting means. A calibrating means for calibrating a value according to the strength using a predetermined value for calibration, and an output means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibrating means. The gaming machine is configured to include, by the door opening/closing detecting means, the door body from a state in which the door body is opened to a state in which the door body is closed, or from a state in which the door body is closed to the body. A gaming machine B1 comprising a setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration when it is detected that the state has changed to an open state.

According to the gaming machine B1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is set by the calibration means as a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value). The output means outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by using the calibration. On the other hand, the door open/close detection means can detect the open state and the closed state of the door with respect to the main body. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed by the door opening/closing detection means from the opened state to the closed state or from the closed state. It is performed when it is detected that the state has changed to the open state.

A general game machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electric wiring such as a harness. When the door body changes from an open state to a closed state with respect to the main body, or from a closed state to an open state with respect to the main body, a sway occurs in the gaming machine and the sway The electric wiring may move due to. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field emitted from the electric wiring fluctuates, which may cause the predetermined value for calibration used for the calibration by the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means to be an inappropriate value.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, the door body has changed from the state opened to the main body to the closed state, or from the state closed to the main body to the open state. When it is detected by the door opening/closing detection means, the setting means sets a predetermined value for calibration. Therefore, whenever the open/closed state of the door body changes, the calibration value appropriate for the magnetic field at that time is set. A predetermined value can be set. Therefore, since it is possible to suppress the use of an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration in the calibration by the calibration means, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from being not detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is preferable to perform fraudulent acts using a magnet or the like. Can be suppressed to

In the gaming machine B1, the "information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field" output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, and the calibration means It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine B1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine B1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine B1 is exemplified as a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 as an output unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine B1.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine B1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the outer frame 11 or the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 are exemplified as the main body of the gaming machine B1. Further, in the above embodiment, as the door body of the gaming machine B1, when the main body is the outer frame 11, the inner frame 11 and the front frame 14 are illustrated, and when the main body is the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12. The front frame 14 is illustrated as an example. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the setting means of the gaming machine B1, the processing of S2045 and S2064 is exemplified.

The gaming machine B1 includes a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, and the movable body starts operation after power is turned on to the gaming machine, and operates until the power is cut off. The setting means includes the body and a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after power is turned on to the game machine and does not operate at other times, and the setting means is the door opening/closing detection means. According to the above, the door body is changed from an open state to a closed state with respect to the main body, or when it is detected that the state is changed from the closed state to the open state with respect to the main body, A game machine B2, wherein when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating, the predetermined value for calibration is set.

According to the gaming machine B2, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, a first movable body that starts operating after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the gaming machine. A second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on and does not operate at any other time.

Here, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is such that when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating, the door opening/closing detecting means causes the door body to move relative to the main body. Is detected when a change from the open state to the closed state or the change from the closed state to the open state with respect to the main body is detected. That is, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation which always operates, the magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body which may or may not operate as necessary is kept in a minimum state, When the door open/close detection unit detects that the open/closed state of the item has changed, the setting unit sets a predetermined value for calibration. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the first movable body, which is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine B2, is exemplified by the distribution roller 410 and the distribution roller motor 420, which is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine B1. As the two movable bodies, a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520 are exemplified.

In the gaming machine B2, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, the door opening/closing detection means closes the door body from the state in which the door body is opened. Standby state, or standby means for waiting for the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means when it is detected that the closed state of the main body has been changed to the open state. When the standby means waits for the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, when the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means A gaming machine B3, characterized in that the gaming machine B3 is provided with a standby release means for executing the setting of.

According to the gaming machine B3, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, the door body is opened or closed with respect to the main body, or in the main body. On the other hand, the change from the closed state to the open state is detected by the door opening/closing detection means, the standby means waits for the setting of the predetermined value for the calibration by the setting means, and thereafter, When the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the standby releasing means causes the setting means to set a predetermined value for calibration.

Therefore, even if the door body changes from the open state to the closed state with respect to the main body or from the closed state to the open state with respect to the main body, the first movable state at that time. When both the body and the second movable body are operating, a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means after waiting for the operation of the second movable body to stop. It is possible to suppress the setting of the predetermined value of, and it is possible to suppress that the magnetic field improperly applied is not detected by the magnetic field detecting means.

Further, when the operation of the second movable body that has been operating is stopped, the standby state is released and the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means. It is possible to minimize the period for which the predetermined value for calibration, which may have been set to an inappropriate value due to the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to, is used for calibration. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the period in which the magnetic field improperly applied may not be detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and the period in which the magnetic field improperly applied is not detected by the magnetic field detecting means is minimized. Can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suppress fraudulent activity using a magnet or the like.

In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3, information or a value output from the magnetic field detection means and indicating that the magnitude or magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, or The door opening/closing state is closed by the door opening/closing detection means or the door opening/closing detection means by the determination means for determining whether the value is a value or not. Based on the detection of the change from the open state to the open state, after the setting of the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, the predetermined threshold value is set by the determination means for a predetermined period. A gaming machine B4, comprising: an informing unit for performing a predetermined informing when it is determined that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the limit is generated.

According to the gaming machine B4, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means is determined by the determination means to generate a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. It is determined to be the information or the value to be shown. Based on the fact that the door opening/closing detection means detects that the door body has changed from the state open to the main body to the closed state, or from the state closed to the main body to the open state. After the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, the judgment means determines that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period of time. It is performed by the notification means.

Although the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, the door body is opened from the open state to the closed state with respect to the main body or from the closed state with respect to the main body. When the door open/close detection means detects that the state has changed, a proper calibration is performed such as setting a predetermined value for calibration based on a higher magnetic field incorrectly, or an abnormality in the magnetic field detection means. It is suspected that there is a situation in which the specified value for use cannot be set.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B4, after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period is magnetic field detection. When it is output from the means, the notification means is configured to give a predetermined notification, so that the suspicion can be recognized to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to take some measure externally, and thus it is possible to prevent an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting unit, and thus it is possible to preferably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S2016 and S1411 is exemplified as the notification means in the gaming machine B4.

Any one of the gaming machines B0 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

The gaming machine B6 according to any one of the gaming machines B0 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

Any one of the gaming machines B0 to B4, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

In a gaming machine equipped with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field,
The magnetic field detection means is configured to include a correction means for switching an output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, and the gaming machine detects a shake of the gaming machine. A gaming machine C0 comprising: a detection means and a reference setting means for setting the reference when a shake is detected by the shake detection means.

According to the gaming machine C0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detecting means is switched based on the correction by the correcting means, and the switching reference is based on the shaking detecting means. It is set by the reference setting means when it is detected that the sway has occurred.

A general game machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electric wiring such as a harness. When a sway occurs in the gaming machine, the sway may move the electric wiring. Movement of the electrical wiring causes fluctuations in the magnetic field emitted by the electrical wiring, which may lead to improper switching criteria.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C0, when the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, the reference is set by the reference setting means, so that each time the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, An appropriate reference (reference for switching the output state) can be set for the magnetic field. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the output state from being switched using an improper reference, so that it is possible to prevent the magnetic field that is improperly applied from being no longer detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and it is possible to suitably suppress an illegal act using a magnet or the like. ..

In the gaming machine C0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

Further, in the gaming machine C0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching on/off output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine C0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine C0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 exemplified in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is exemplified as the shake detecting means of the gaming machine C0, and the processing of S204 and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine C0.

In a gaming machine equipped with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and is detected by the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. The gaming machine sets a predetermined value for the calibration when the gaming machine detects a shaking of the gaming machine and a shaking is detected by the shaking detecting means. A gaming machine C1 characterized by comprising setting means.

According to the gaming machine C1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detecting means, and the value thus detected is set by the calibrating means as a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value). The output means outputs information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by using the calibration. On the other hand, when a sway of the gaming machine occurs, the sway is detected by the sway detecting means. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when the shake detecting means detects that the gaming machine is shaken.

A general game machine is equipped with a plurality of control boards, and these control boards are electrically connected to each other using electric wiring such as a harness. When a sway occurs in the gaming machine, the sway may move the electric wiring. When the electric wiring moves, the magnetic field emitted from the electric wiring fluctuates, which may cause the predetermined value for calibration used for the calibration by the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means to be an inappropriate value.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, when the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, the setting means sets a predetermined value for calibration, and therefore, each time the shake detecting means detects the shake. A predetermined value for calibration that is appropriate for the magnetic field at that time can be set. Therefore, since it is possible to suppress the use of an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration in the calibration by the calibration means, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from being not detected by the magnetic field detection means, and it is preferable to perform fraudulent acts using a magnet or the like. Can be suppressed to

In the gaming machine C1, the "information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field" output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine C1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine C1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine C1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine C1 is illustrated, and a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is illustrated as an output unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine C1.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine C1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

Further, in the above embodiment, the vibration sensor 602 is exemplified as the shake detecting means of the gaming machine C1, and the processing of S204 and S2064 is exemplified as the setting means of the gaming machine C1.

The game machine C1 includes a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, and the movable body starts operation after power is turned on to the game machine and operates until the power is cut off. And a second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on to the game machine and does not operate at other times, and the setting means is configured to operate by the shake detecting means. When a shake is detected, when the first movable body operates and the second movable body does not operate, the predetermined value for calibration is set. Gaming machine C2.

According to the gaming machine C2, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, a first movable body that starts operating after power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the gaming machine. A second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the power is turned on and does not operate at any other time.

Here, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed when the shake detecting means detects a shake when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. That is, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation which always operates, the magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body, which may or may not operate as necessary, is detected in the minimum state. When the shaking of the gaming machine is detected by the means, the setting means sets a predetermined value for calibration. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the first movable body, which is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine C2, is exemplified by the distribution roller 410 and the distribution roller motor 420, which is one of the movable bodies of the gaming machine C1. As the two movable bodies, a movable display body 501 and a movable display body motor 520 are exemplified.

In the gaming machine C2, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, when the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is set. In the case where the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the setting means waits for the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means by the waiting means A gaming machine C3, characterized in that the gaming machine C3 is provided with standby releasing means for executing the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the means.

According to the gaming machine C3, when both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating, when the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, the standby means is used for the calibration by the setting means. When the operation of the second movable body is stopped, the standby release means causes the setting means to set the predetermined value for calibration.

Therefore, even if the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, if both the first movable body and the second movable body are operating at that time, wait for the operation of the second movable body to stop. Since the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, it is possible to prevent the inappropriate predetermined value for calibration from being set, and it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from being no longer detected by the magnetic field detection means. ..

Further, when the operation of the second movable body that has been operating is stopped, the standby is released and the setting value is set to the predetermined value for calibration, so an inappropriate value is caused by the fluctuation of the magnetic field due to the shaking. It is possible to minimize the period in which the predetermined value for calibration, which may have become, is used for calibration. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the period in which the magnetic field improperly applied is not detected by the magnetic field detecting unit, and it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above embodiment, the standby means of the gaming machine C3 is exemplified by the processing of S2026, S2028, the processing of branching to the No side in S2062, and the processing of branching to the No side of S2067. , S311 and S2062 branch to Yes, and S2067 branch to Yes.

In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C3, information or a value output from the magnetic field detection means, which indicates that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is generated, or A determination unit for determining whether or not the value is a value, and the determination for a predetermined period after the setting of the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting unit based on the detection of the shake by the shake detection unit. A gaming machine C4, comprising: a notifying means for making a predetermined notification when it is determined by the means that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated.

According to the gaming machine C4, the information or value (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) output from the magnetic field detection means is determined by the determination means to generate a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. It is determined to be the information or the value to be shown. Based on the fact that the shake is detected by the shake detecting means, a predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and then a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated by the determining means for a predetermined period. When the determination is made, a predetermined notification is given by the notification means.

Even if the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, the situation in which the information or the value indicating that the magnetic field having the magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold value is output from the magnetic field detection means is set to a higher magnetic field. It is suspected that there is a situation in which the predetermined value for calibration cannot be set properly, for example, the predetermined value for calibration is incorrectly set, or the magnetic field detecting means is abnormal.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C4, information or a value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value is generated for a predetermined period after the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means is magnetic field detection. When it is output from the means, the notification means is configured to give a predetermined notification, so that the suspicion can be recognized to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to take some measure externally, and thus it is possible to prevent an inappropriate predetermined value for calibration from being set. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the magnetic field improperly applied from not being detected by the magnetic field detecting unit, and thus it is possible to preferably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, the processing of S2016 and S1411 is exemplified as the notification means in the gaming machine C4.

The gaming machine C5 according to any one of the gaming machines C0 to C4, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

The gaming machine C6 according to any one of the gaming machines C0 to C4, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine C7 according to any one of the gaming machines C0 to C4, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means switches the output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. A gaming machine X0, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a reference setting means for setting the reference at a time other than immediately after powering on the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine X0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means, and the switching reference is determined by the reference setting means by the game. It takes place at times other than just after the machine is turned on.

When a movable body that uses a motor, a solenoid, or the like is provided, the movable body may be initially aligned immediately after the game machine is powered on. When the initial alignment of the movable body is performed, since the movable body is moved, there is a high possibility that the magnetic field fluctuates and the reference cannot be set accurately. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine X0, the reference is set at a time other than immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. Therefore, the reference setting time should be shifted from the initial alignment time of the movable body. You can Therefore, the reference (reference for switching the output state) can be set to an appropriate value. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine X0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

In the gaming machine X0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching the ON/OFF output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine X0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine X0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 exemplified in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S2024, S2045, and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine X0.

In a gaming machine equipped with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and is detected by the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. The gaming machine is provided with setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration at a time other than immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. Gaming machine X1.

According to the gaming machine X1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using a predetermined value for calibration, and thus calibrated. Information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means based on the obtained value. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, but the setting is performed at a time other than immediately after turning on the power of the gaming machine.

When a movable body that uses a motor, a solenoid, or the like is provided, the movable body may be initially aligned immediately after the game machine is powered on. When the initial alignment of the movable body is performed, since the movable body is moved, the magnetic field fluctuates, and it is highly possible that the predetermined value for calibration cannot be set accurately. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine X1, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means at a time other than immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, so that the predetermined value for calibration is set at the movable body. It can be shifted from the initial alignment time of. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine X1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine X1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine X1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine X1 is exemplified as a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601.

The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine X1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the setting means of the gaming machine X1 is exemplified by the processing of S2024, S2045, and S2064.

A gaming machine X0 or X1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

In the gaming machine X0 or X1, the gaming machine is a slot machine, and the gaming machine X3. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine X0 or X1, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

The gaming machines X0 to X4 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines A0 to A14, the gaming machines B0 to B7, and the gaming machines C0 to C7.

In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means switches the output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. Comprising the correction means, the game machine, after the power is turned on, when the game machine is started after the power is turned on A game machine comprising: a process executing means for executing a normal process repeatedly executed later; and a standard setting device for setting the standard in the normal process executed by the process executing means. Y0.

According to the gaming machine Y0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. On the other hand, when the game machine is powered on, the process executing means executes the startup process only once, and after the startup process, the normal process is repeatedly executed. Here, the reference (reference for switching the output state) is set by the reference setting means, and the setting is performed in the normal processing executed by the processing executing means. Generally, since the initial alignment of the movable body is performed during the start-up process, the reference setting time is set by performing the standard setting during the normal process. The time can be shifted, and the standard can be set to an appropriate value. Further, by performing the setting of the reference in the normal processing repeatedly executed after the start-up processing, it is possible to set the reference to an appropriate value at an appropriate timing during the game. Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine Y0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

Further, in the gaming machine Y0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching ON/OFF output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Y0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Y0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Y0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S2024, S2045, and S2064 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine Y0.

In a gaming machine equipped with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and is detected by the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. And a starting process executed when the game machine is started after the power is turned on and the game machine is started up after the power is turned on. And a setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration in the normal processing executed by the processing execution means. Gaming machine Y1.

According to the gaming machine Y1, the value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using a predetermined value for calibration, and thus calibrated. Information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means based on the obtained value. On the other hand, when the game machine is powered on, the process executing means executes the startup process only once, and after the startup process, the normal process is repeatedly executed. Here, the predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed in the normal processing executed by the processing executing means. Generally, since the initial alignment of the movable body is performed during the start-up process, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration is performed during the normal process so that the timing for setting the predetermined value for calibration can be changed. It can be shifted from the timing of the initial alignment of the body, and the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value. Also, by setting the predetermined value for calibration in the normal process that is repeatedly executed after the startup process, to set the predetermined value for calibration to an appropriate value at an appropriate timing during the game. You can Accordingly, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means, it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

In the gaming machine Y1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine Y1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine Y1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration unit of the magnetic field detection unit in the gaming machine Y1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine Y1 is exemplified as a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine Y1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the setting means of the gaming machine Y1 is exemplified by the processing of S2024, S2045, and S2064.

In the gaming machine Y0 or Y1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine Y2. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

In the gaming machine Y0 or Y1, the gaming machine is a slot machine, and the gaming machine Y3. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Y0 or Y1, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

The gaming machines Y0 to Y4 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines A0 to A14, the gaming machines B0 to B7, and the gaming machines C0 to C7.

In a gaming machine provided with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means switches the output state based on a predetermined reference when a predetermined magnetic field is detected. A gaming machine Z0, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with reference setting means for setting the reference immediately after powering on the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine Z0, when a predetermined magnetic field is detected, the output state from the magnetic field detection means is switched based on the correction by the correction means. The switching reference is determined by the reference setting means by the game. This is done immediately after turning on the machine. Therefore, since the reference (reference for switching the output state) is set immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the reference can be appropriately set at an early stage after the power is turned on. With this, the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means at an early stage after the power is turned on, and thus the illegal act using the magnet or the like can be appropriately suppressed.

In the gaming machine Z0, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means is not limited to the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the detected predetermined magnetic field, but the detected predetermined magnetic field. It is intended to include information (data, signal, etc.) or value set based on a numerical value indicating the size of the. For example, when an ON signal is output when the numerical value indicating the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it should be included in the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detection means. Is intended.

Further, in the gaming machine Z0, "switching the output state based on a predetermined standard" means switching ON/OFF output from the magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard, or magnetic field detecting means based on a predetermined standard. It is intended to include the switching of numerical values from.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z0. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the correction means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Z0, a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified.

The magnetic field detecting means of the gaming machine Z0 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including the magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the processing of S113 and S124 is exemplified as the reference setting means of the gaming machine Z0.

In a gaming machine equipped with a magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, the magnetic field detection means is a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and is detected by the detection means. A calibration unit that calibrates a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field using a predetermined value for calibration, and outputs information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibration unit. And a setting means for setting the predetermined value for calibration immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine. ..

According to the gaming machine Z1, a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using a predetermined value for calibration, and thus calibrated. Information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means based on the obtained value. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed immediately after turning on the power of the gaming machine. Therefore, the predetermined value for calibration is set immediately after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, so that the predetermined value for calibration can be appropriately set at an early stage after the power is turned on. With this, the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detecting means at an early stage after the power is turned on, and thus the illegal act using the magnet or the like can be appropriately suppressed.

In the gaming machine Z1, the "information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field" output from the magnetic field detection means (output means) is not limited to the value calibrated by the calibration means, but the calibration means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values set based on the values calibrated by. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an MI sensor (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 is exemplified as the detection means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Z1, and the magnetic sensor device 601 is used as the calibration means of the magnetic field detection means in the gaming machine Z1. A detection circuit (not shown) in the game machine Z1 is exemplified as a detection circuit (not shown) in the magnetic sensor device 601 as an output unit of the magnetic field detection unit.

The magnetic field detection means of the gaming machine Z1 may be configured as one device such as the magnetic sensor device 601 illustrated in the above embodiment, or a magnetic sensor or a magnetic sensor device including a magnetic sensor. And a control device such as the main control device 110.

In the above embodiment, the setting means of the gaming machine Z1 is exemplified by the processing of S113 and S124.

In the gaming machine Z0 or Z1, a gaming machine Z2, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in response to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift sphere but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

In the gaming machine Z0 or Z1, the gaming machine is a slot machine, and the gaming machine Z3. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then fixedly displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It becomes a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the final identification information is specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Z0 or Z1, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused game machine is "provided with a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. It is provided with special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, provided that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is provided. The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required to start the dynamic display of, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special game state occurs.

The gaming machines Z0 to Z4 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machines A0 to A14, the gaming machines B0 to B7, and the gaming machines C0 to C7.
<Other>
As a type of gaming machine, for example, there is a pachinko machine that performs a game using a game ball. In such a pachinko machine, when a game ball is shot in the game area and the game ball wins a winning opening provided in the game area, the player can obtain a predetermined game value based on the winning. .. In addition, in the pachinko machine, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning opening called a start opening), a lottery is performed, and when a predetermined result is selected by the lottery, A special game state (for example, a game state called a hit) that allows a greater game value than the normal game state is generated (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-14661).
In general, game balls used in pachinko machines are made of metal. Therefore, there is a case where an illegal act is conducted in which such a game ball made of metal is guided to a winning opening (for example, a predetermined winning opening called a starting opening) using, for example, a magnet.
The present technical idea has been made in view of the above-illustrated circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately suppressing fraud.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the game machine of the technical idea 1 is provided with a magnetic field detecting means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a movable body for generating a magnetic field when moving. Wherein the magnetic detection means uses a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field and a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means using a predetermined value for calibration. And a means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibrating means. A first movable body that starts operation after power is turned on and operates until the power is shut off, and operates at a predetermined time after power is turned on for the game machine, and at other times The gaming machine is configured to include a second movable body that does not operate, and the gaming machine sets the predetermined value for calibration when the first movable body operates and the second movable body does not operate. The setting means for setting is provided.
The game machine of the technical idea 2 is the game machine of the technical idea 1, and when the power of the game machine is turned on, first movable body operation control means for starting the operation of the first movable body, and And a second movable body operation control unit that operates to initialize the second movable body when power is turned on to the gaming machine, and the setting unit is configured by the first movable body operation control unit. The predetermined value for calibration is set after the operation of the first movable body is started and before the operation of the second movable body by the second movable body operation control means.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1 or 2, in which the information or the value output from the magnetic field detecting means according to the magnitude of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold value. A judgment means for judging whether or not the information or value indicates that a magnetic field is generated, and the judgment means is information or value indicating that a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold is generated. If it is determined that the setting means has a prohibition means for prohibiting the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field is detected by the detection means, and the value thus detected is calibrated by the calibration means using the predetermined value for calibration, Based on the value thus calibrated, information or a value corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field is output by the output means. On the other hand, as a movable body that generates a magnetic field when it moves, the first movable body that starts operation after the power is turned on to the gaming machine and operates until the power is cut off, and the power is turned on to the gaming machine. The second movable body that operates at a predetermined time after the operation and does not operate at other times is included. The predetermined value for calibration is set by the setting means, and the setting is performed when the first movable body is operating and the second movable body is not operating. Therefore, in consideration of the magnetic field generated by the first movable operation which always operates, the setting means with the minimum magnetic field generated by the operation of the second movable body which may or may not operate as necessary. Since a predetermined value for calibration (for example, a value called an offset value) is set by, the predetermined value for calibration can be set to an appropriate value that is neither too large nor too small. With this, since the magnetic field improperly applied can be suitably detected by the magnetic field detection means, there is an effect that an illegal act using a magnet or the like can be appropriately suppressed.
In the technical idea 1, the “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” output from the magnetic field detecting means (output means) is not limited to the one that outputs the value calibrated by the calibrating means. It is intended to include information (data, signals, etc.) or values that are set based on the values calibrated by the means. For example, when the value calibrated by the calibrating means exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the “magnetic field detecting means (output means) outputs “information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field” even when an ON signal is output. Is intended to be included in.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect obtained by the technical idea 1, the following effect is exhibited. When a plurality of second movable bodies are provided, generally, the initial setting of the second movable body after power-on is not performed simultaneously for all the second movable bodies so that the instantaneous power consumption does not increase. Instead, the operation timing is made different. Therefore, it is difficult to set the timing when the second movable body is not operating, and it is difficult to set the predetermined value for calibration. With respect to such a problem, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, when the gaming machine is powered on, the first movable body operation control means starts the operation of the first movable body. In addition, when the game machine is powered on, the second movable body operation control means operates the second movable body for initial setting. Then, the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means is performed after the operation of the first movable body is started by the first movable body operation control means, and the second movable body operation control means sets the second movable body. It is done before moving the body. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reliably set a predetermined value for calibration that is performed after powering on the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect obtained by the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effect is exhibited. The information or value output from the magnetic field detection means (information or value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field) is information or a value indicating that the determination means generates a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding a predetermined threshold value. When it is determined, the prohibiting unit prohibits the setting unit from setting the predetermined value for calibration. Since a magnetic field having a magnitude exceeding the predetermined threshold may be an improperly applied magnetic field, in such a case, by prohibiting the setting of the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means, It is possible to prevent setting of a predetermined value for calibration based on the magnetic field applied to the. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the magnetic field improperly applied is not detected by the magnetic field detecting means, and thus it is possible to suitably suppress the illegal act using the magnet or the like.

10 Pachinko machines (gaming machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (display device)
100-104 board box
203d offset wait flag
410 distribution roller (movable body, first movable body)
501 movable display body (movable body, second movable body)
601 Magnetic sensor device (magnetic field detection means)
S310: Yes, S311 Standby fluctuation end flag is turned on (release means)
S1104 display effect processing (variation display means)
S1304 (second movable body operating means)
S1309 (second movable body returning means)
S1307 (second movable body stopping means)
S2023: Yes, S2026 Offset wait flag ON (first wait means)
S2027: Yes, S2028 Offset wait flag ON (second wait means)
S204, S2045 Offset setting of magnetic sensor device (setting means)
S2044: Yes, S2047 Offset wait flag ON (first wait means)
S2048: Yes, S2049 Offset standby flag is turned on (second standby means)
S2061: Yes, S2062: Yes, S2064 (setting execution means)

Claims (2)

A magnetic field detection means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, a movable body that generates a magnetic field when moving, a display device, and a variable display means for performing variable display of a pattern or a pattern on the display device. In a gaming machine equipped with,
The magnetic field detection means is a detection means for detecting a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field, and a calibration for calibrating a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field detected by the detection means using a predetermined value for calibration. And a means for outputting information or a value according to the magnitude of the magnetic field based on the value calibrated by the calibrating means .
The movable body starts operation after power is turned on to the game machine, and the first movable body operates until the power is shut off, and after the power is turned on to the game machine, the game situation is changed. And a second movable body that operates or stops according to
Second movable body operating means for operating the second movable body when the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the start of the variable display by the variable display means,
A second predetermined condition is established that the operation of the second movable body operated by the second movable body operation means is established after the first predetermined condition is established and before the variation display by the variation display means is completed. Second movable body stopping means for stopping in some cases,
Second movable body returning means for returning the second movable body to the initial position before the operation after the variation display means finishes the variation display,
Setting means for setting a predetermined value for the calibration,
Even when the timing for setting the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means arrives, if the first predetermined condition is satisfied after the change display by the change display means is started, the setting is performed. First waiting means for waiting for setting by means,
Even when the timing for setting the predetermined value for calibration by the setting means arrives, the setting by the setting means is awaited during the return period in which the second movable body is returned to the initial position. 2 standby means,
Canceling means for canceling the setting by the setting means, which is waited by the first waiting means and the second waiting means, after the variation display by the variation display means is finished;
A game machine comprising: a setting execution unit that executes the setting by the setting unit canceled by the canceling unit . The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a board box.

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