JP6882780B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, is configured to give a big hit game that opens a big winning opening when a big hit is won in a winning lottery (for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, some such gaming machines have a plurality of set values for determining the jackpot probability, and have a setting function capable of changing the jackpot probability by changing the set values. In such a gaming machine, by changing the set value triggered by the operation of a predetermined operating means, it is possible to change the playability and suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

However, since a gaming machine having a setting function requires an operating means for changing a set value, the gaming machine is composed of a gaming machine having a setting function and a gaming machine not having a setting function. It was difficult to standardize the parts to be used, which contributed to the burden of manufacturing the gaming machines.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a burden when manufacturing the gaming machine.

Game machine for solving the problems is the game machine does not have a setting change function of changing a set value that defines jackpot probability to another set value, and control means for performing predetermined control, special storage The means, the specific storage means, the specific operation means used to generate the setting change function in another gaming machine having the setting change function, and the special operation means different from the specific operation means are provided. The specific operating means is an operating means capable of performing an operation according to the first operating mode and an operation according to the second operating mode, and the controlling means is subject to the condition that specific information is not stored in the specific storage means. When the special operating means is operated and the specific operating means is operated in the first operation mode, a part or all of the information stored in the special storage means is erased. The erasure control is executed when the specific operation means is operated in the second operation mode in the erasure standby state after shifting to the erasure standby state, which waits for the execution of the control. The storage area in which information is erased when the erasing control is executed triggered by the operation of the specific operating means and the special operating means is the specific operating means and the special operating means in another gaming machine having the setting function. The gist is that it is the same as the storage area where the information is erased by the operation of.

According to the present invention, the burden of manufacturing a gaming machine can be reduced.

The front view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. A perspective view showing the rear side of the game board. The front view which shows typically the main control unit. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a power-on process. A timing chart showing the flow of control when the power is turned on. The flowchart which shows the power-on process in 2nd Embodiment. A timing chart showing a control flow at the time of turning on the power in the second embodiment. The explanatory view explaining the storage area which is the object of RWM clear in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the power-on process in 4th Embodiment. The explanatory diagram explaining the type of the command output in 4th Embodiment. The explanatory view explaining the end condition of the error notification in 5th Embodiment. The explanatory view explaining the storage area which is the object of RWM clear in another embodiment. The flowchart which shows the power-on process in another embodiment. The flowchart which shows the power-on process in another embodiment.

First, a pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function will be described. In the present specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player, unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is equipped with a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (game components). It is provided with a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 100 that is assembled to the rear side of the gaming board YB. The frame mounting member 100 is a flat square box-shaped member with an open front, and various game parts can be assembled. The frame mounting member 100 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB by using fasteners such as screws. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with various control units including a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the rear side of the game board YB. The main control unit MU, the sub control unit SU, and the power supply unit 60 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 100.

Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, on which various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a control operation unit 43, and a display 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the display 45 are mounted on the same board.

The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be in the ON state when the push operation is performed, and to be in the OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park. The RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to a special operating means different from the control operating unit 43.

The control operation unit 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a columnar cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which an operation key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open to the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The control operation unit 43 is in either an on state in which the operation key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and is rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the operation key is not rotated in the predetermined direction (instruction state). ) Can be switched to. That is, the control operation unit 43 is configured to be able to perform an operation of switching to the on state and an operation of switching to the off state. Operating the control operation unit 43 in the on state corresponds to an operation according to the first operation mode, and operating the control operation unit 43 in the off state corresponds to an operation according to the second operation mode. The control operation unit 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (on state or off state) after switching using the operation keys as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The control operation unit 43 is configured so that the operation key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

The display 45 is a display means configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display 45 includes four display units 45a to 45d including an 8-segment LED. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Therefore, the display 45 can display a maximum of four-digit numerical value by displaying a numerical value of 0 to F in hexadecimal notation (0 to 15 in decimal notation) on each of the display units 45a to 45d. is there. The display units 45a to 45d may be 7-segment LEDs excluding the segments indicating so-called "dots".

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 as a base and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. The case members 47 and 48 are all made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled inseparably without leaving a trace, and it is easily discernible that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, fraudulent acts.

In the second case member 48, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the display 45 provided on the main control board 40 are moved from the main board case 46 in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. It is provided with one or more watermark holes for keeping it exposed. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark holes 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

The control operation unit 43 is exposed through the watermark holes 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the control operation unit 43 can perform an operation of inserting an operation key (key) (not shown) into the keyhole 43a of the cylinder 43b to turn it on or off through the watermark hole 48b. The tip surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the control operation unit 43, only the tip surface (keyhole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered by the main board case 46. Further, the display 45 is exposed through the watermark holes 48c in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the display 45 can visually recognize the displayed contents through the watermark holes 48c.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is operated by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 mounted on the main control board 40. Further, it can be said that the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is arranged at a position that is not visible to the player's eyes.

Here, the backup function in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing control (RWM clear) for initializing various backed up information.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the information stored in the first storage area of the storage areas in the predetermined storage means (main control RWM41c described later) is initialized. On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage area initialized when the RWM clear is executed is the same regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. In the present embodiment, the first storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the progress of the game is stored. The second storage area is a storage area in which information about the base value is stored. Information on the progress of the game and information on the base value will be described in detail later.

Next, the setting changing function in the pachinko gaming machine will be described. The setting change function is a function that can be set by changing a set value that defines the jackpot probability, which is the probability of winning a jackpot in a special symbol winning lottery described later. In the setting change function, the jackpot probability can be set in a plurality of stages by setting any setting value from a plurality of types of setting values.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 having a setting function shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. To do. In the setting change mode, the internally set value is displayed on the display 45. Further, in the setting change mode, the internally set value is changed each time the setting switch is operated. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the control operation unit 43 is turned off by using the operation keys.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. To do. In this setting confirmation mode, the internally set value is displayed on the display 45. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the internally set value is not changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state by using the operation keys.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function, the control operation unit 43 is used for changing the set value. That is, the control operation unit 43 corresponds to the specific operation means. Further, the control operation unit 43 is operated by using an operation key suitable for the control operation unit 43. Therefore, the operation key corresponds to an operation member suitable for the control operation unit 43.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, which does not have the setting changing function, will be described.
In the following description, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine having the above-mentioned setting changing function are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 as means for executing the effect. As one of the effects, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can perform an effect (hereinafter, referred to as "light emission effect") of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame body 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an effect executing means. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “voice effect”) that outputs a voice such as a human or animal voice, a sound effect, or a musical piece. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 and the speaker SP correspond to the effect means capable of performing the effect. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as "decorative lamp LA".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB so that the player can see it.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery described later).

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game as a special game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number". The first special symbol display unit 13a, the second special symbol display unit 13b, the first special hold display unit 13c, the second special hold display unit 13d, the normal symbol display unit 13e, and the normal hold display unit 13f are one. It does not have to be provided on the display device, and may be provided on different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games to be described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as an effect execution means having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting winning opening 15 as a starting opening that opens in the gaming area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the withdrawal condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting winning opening 16 as a starting opening that opens in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 and a closed state (regulated state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16. It is provided with a normally variable member 17 that can operate in a slingshot. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 16, but it may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state (regulated state) in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operating gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The actuating gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the actuating gate 20 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ordinary winning opening 21a and a second ordinary winning opening 21b as ordinary winning openings opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first ordinary winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first ordinary winning opening 21a on the left side of the center frame W, and a second ordinary winning opening 21b on the right side of the center frame W. It is equipped with a second ordinary winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first ordinary winning sensor SE5 or the second ordinary winning sensor SE6, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, the first ordinary winning opening 21a, and the second ordinary winning opening 21b. May be good. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening corresponds to the so-called "winning".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port (not shown). For example, the out port opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening to the outside of the machine.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment has a main control unit MU and a sub control unit on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB, similarly to the pachinko game machine having the setting change function described above. It includes a SU and a power supply unit 60. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control unit MU includes the main control board 40 and the main board case 46 accommodating the main control board 40, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function described above. It has. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operation unit 43, and the display 45, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function described above. It has.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) as a control means and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a performs various controls related to the game by executing a program for main control. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to the main control means for controlling the game. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b") and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"). , "Main control RWM41c"). In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 41b corresponds to a specific storage means for storing information. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control RWM41c corresponds to a special storage means capable of storing and erasing information.

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation mode) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives a jackpot symbol combination in the production game. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game.

The main control RWM41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not have to be configured as a microprocessor 41 on one chip, and may be separate bodies.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first start winning sensor SE1, the second starting winning sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first ordinary winning sensor SE5, and the second ordinary winning sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1 and the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the normal variable member 17 and the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of each solenoid.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the control operation unit 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 45.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal plate (not shown). The external terminal board is connected to the main control board 40, and is an external device such as a hall computer installed in the management room of the game hall to manage the operating state of each pachinko game machine installed in the game hall. Is connected to. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of controlling to output a predetermined external signal to the external device via the output terminal of the external terminal plate. The external signals that can be output in this embodiment include, for example, a security signal that can identify the occurrence of an error or the execution of RWM clear in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a as control means, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various controls related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to the sub-control means that controls the effect.

The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for voice effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing.

The sub-control RWM50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to the control boards 40 and 50. Further convert to power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between the on state and the off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state while the power is being supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and the power switch is further turned off. When the operation is performed, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply is started from the external power source while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or the power supply is performed while the power is being supplied from the external power source. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like, and "power is turned on". "Cut off (power off)" means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability that the big hit is determined as a big hit is higher than in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 is higher than that of the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 increases and the game ball of the second starting winning opening 16 becomes easy to enter. It becomes a game state (a state in which it is easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 17 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state (non-time shortened state)" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The "low probability low base state" in the present embodiment is a "normal game state" in which neither the high probability state nor the high base state is given. Further, in the following description, the gaming state which is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a "high probability low base state", and the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is indicated as a "low probability high base state". , The gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability high base state”.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a base notification function that counts the base value and notifies the counted base value. The base value is a numerical value counted (calculated) by a formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state ÷ total number of effective balls in the normal game state) × 100 on the assumption that the jackpot game is not in progress. .. Here, the effective ball is a game ball used for the game, and is a game ball that has reached the game area YBa among the game balls launched by the operation of the launch handle HD. The base value includes a first base value in which a first counting period is set as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value in which a second counting period different from the first counting period is set. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period every time the effective sphere reaches 60,000, and the second counting period is the period from the end of the latest first counting period to the present. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first base value in the latest first counting period and the first counting period before the latest first counting period can be displayed, respectively. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first base values in the first counting period of a plurality of times (for example, three times) can be displayed in a predetermined order.

When notifying the base value, the display 45 displays an identifier consisting of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display units 45a and 45b, and the two-digit information (numerical value) is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. It is good to display the base value consisting of. The base values displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal or hexadecimal. If the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] in the case of decimal display and [255] in the case of hexadecimal display.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control signal set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by the signal output process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first start winning sensor SE1, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM41c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a has reached the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) even when the detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1. Occasionally, various random numbers are not acquired and the execution of the first special game is not suspended.

Further, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second start winning sensor SE2, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. .. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information used for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a has reached the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) even when the detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2. Occasionally, various random numbers are not acquired and the execution of the second special game is not suspended.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress. When the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the special game whose execution is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls to preferentially start the second special game when the execution of both the first special game and the second special game is suspended.

When executing the special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires random number information corresponding to the special game to be executed among the random number information stored in the main control RWM41c, and values of various random numbers specified from the acquired random number information. Is used to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the fluctuation pattern of the special game.

After that, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets various information (control signals) in the output buffer as the special game is executed. Various information includes, for example, a special symbol specification command for designating the type of special symbol, a variable pattern specification command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of a production game, and a fixed stop display for a combination of production symbols. There is a command to stop all symbols.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a executes a process for giving a big hit game, a process for controlling the game state, a process for executing a normal game, and the like.
Hereinafter, control when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Judgment (S101). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S102). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the output of the security signal from the main control board 40. In the present embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S102, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S106 described later.

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S103). When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S103: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S104). On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (S103: NO) and when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S104: YES), the RWM is cleared (S105). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board.

After that, the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S107). In the device setting, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the detection result of the game ball by each sensor. That is, each sensor that has been disabled since the power was turned on becomes valid. Further, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on the information initialized by the RWM clear in step S105. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process can be executed by the process of step S107.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S108). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH displays an initial screen such as a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a predetermined background image. Then, when the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S101: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RWM41c. Confirm (S109). If the backup is abnormal (S109: YES), the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM in the same manner as in step S105 (S110).

When the process of step S110 is completed and the backup is not abnormal (S109: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S111). When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S111: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S112). On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (S111: NO) and when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S112: YES), the device is set (S113). In the process of step S113, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S114). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH displays a power recovery screen such as a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a predetermined background image. The combination or background image of the effect symbols displayed on the initial screen and the combination or background image of the effect symbols displayed on the power recovery screen may be the same or different. Further, when the RWM is cleared in the process of step S110, the main control CPU 41a may transmit the initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a instead of the power recovery designation command in the process of step S114. Then, when the process of step S114 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, the flow of control at power-on realized by the power-on process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a Restores the game control based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM41c (return control). After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a controls. It is controlled so that the processing related to the normal game is not executed until the operation unit 43 is operated in the off state. That is, the main control CPU 41a returns control until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state, provided that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the on state. It shifts to the return waiting state that waits for the execution of. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Then, the main control CPU 41a can execute the process related to the normal game after ending the return standby state and performing the return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state in the return standby state. It shifts to the state.

In the present embodiment, the return waiting state corresponds to the start waiting state waiting for the start of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed corresponds to the startable state in which the game can be started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a causes the RWM. After executing the clear, the process shifts to a state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a is charged. Until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state, the RWM is not cleared and the processing related to the normal game is controlled so as not to be executed. That is, the main control CPU 41a is subject to the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. The mode shifts to the initialization standby state, which waits for the execution of RWM clear until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Then, the main control CPU 41a terminates the initialization standby state and executes RWM clear when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state in the initialization standby state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed.

In the present embodiment, the RWM clear corresponds to the erasing control for erasing the information stored in the main control RWM41c. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization waiting state corresponds to the erasing waiting state waiting for the execution of the erasing control.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 used to change the setting value in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. Performs specific control different from the change of. In particular, the main control CPU 41a performs specific control on the condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the ON state. Here, the specific control is a control for shifting to the return standby state and a control for shifting to the initialization standby state described above. Then, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a is in either the return standby state or the initialization standby state. Do not migrate. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific control is a control that is not performed when the control operation unit 43 is not operated.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the control operation unit 43 used for changing the set value in another pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function can also be used for the pachinko gaming machine not having the setting changing function, the game The burden of manufacturing the machine can be reduced.

(1-2) In particular, since the main control CPU 41a that controls the game can be made to perform specific control different from the change of the set value triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43, the control operation for the control related to the game can be performed. The unit 43 can be effectively used.

(1-3) By operating the control operation unit 43 in the ON state, it is possible to shift to the initialization standby state. Then, the initialization standby state is terminated when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by making the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 in the off state different, the time from the transition to the initialization standby state to the execution of the RWM clear can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the initialization standby state and the execution of RWM clear, the operation check of various control parts, the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. If you want to do various tasks such as, you can create time for that.

(1-4) Further, it is possible to shift to the return standby state by operating the control operation unit 43 in the ON state. Then, the return standby state is terminated when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state, and the state shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. Therefore, by making the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 in the off state different, the time from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed can be arbitrarily adjusted. .. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the return standby state and the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation of various control parts can be confirmed, and the pachinko game machine 10 and the pachinko game machine 10 can be used. When you want to perform various tasks such as setting the connected external device, you can create time for that.

(1-5) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using the operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have the operation keys. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts by operating the control operation unit 43.

(1-6) The specific control is a control that is not performed when the control operation unit 43 is not operated. According to this, it is possible to suppress that the specific control is performed even though the control operation unit 43 is not operated, and it is possible to suppress that the specific control is used for fraudulent acts.

(1-7) The specific control is performed on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated. According to this, since the timing at which the operation of the control operation unit 43 for performing the specific control is effective can be limited, it is possible to suppress the use of the specific control for fraudulent acts.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a is initially operated regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. It shifts to the conversion standby state. Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Judgment (S201). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S201: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S202). Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S203). When the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state. When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S203: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S204).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S204: YES), the RWM is cleared (S205). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S207). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process can be executed by the process of step S207.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S208). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Then, when the process of step S208 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S201: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not the backup is abnormal (S209). If the backup is abnormal (S209: YES), the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM in the same manner as in step S205 (S210).

When the process of step S210 is completed and the backup is not abnormal (S209: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S211). When the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state. When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S211: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S212).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S212: YES), the device is set (S213). In the process of step S213, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S214). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Then, when the process of step S214 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, the flow of control at the time of power-on in the second embodiment realized by the power-on process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a Shifts to the return standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state and performs return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the on state and the control operation unit 43 is further operated to the off state in the return standby state. After that, the process shifts to a state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a Shifts to the return standby state. In this case, in the return standby state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state and performs the return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state, and then performs the process related to the normal game. Move to a viable state.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state. Then, the main control CPU 41a can execute the process related to the normal game after ending the return standby state and performing the return control when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the off state in the return standby state. It shifts to the state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a is charged. , Shifts to the initialization standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the initialization standby state when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state and the control operation unit 43 is further operated in the off state in the initialization standby state. Execute RWM clear. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, the main control is performed. The CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a ends the initialization standby state and executes RWM clear when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state in the initialization standby state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the RWM clear switch 42 is being operated in the ON state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42. Then, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear, triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 in the initialization standby state.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(2-1) By operating the RWM clear switch 42 in the ON state, it is possible to shift to the initialization standby state. Then, the initialization standby state is terminated with the operation of the control operation unit 43 as a trigger, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by making the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 different, the time from the transition to the initialization standby state to the execution of RWM clear can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the initialization standby state and the execution of RWM clear, the operation check of various control parts, the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. If you want to do various tasks such as, you can create time for that.

(2-2) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is being operated in the ON state. According to this, since the timing at which the initialization standby state can be shifted can be limited, it is possible to prevent the initialization standby state from being used for fraudulent activities.

(2-3) Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the on state, it is possible to shift to the return standby state. Then, the return standby state is terminated with the operation of the control operation unit 43 as a trigger, and shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. Therefore, by changing the timing of operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed. Therefore, for example, between the transition to the return standby state and the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation of various control parts can be confirmed, and the pachinko game machine 10 and the pachinko game machine 10 can be used. When you want to perform various tasks such as setting the connected external device, you can create time for that.

(2-4) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state. According to this, since the timing at which the return standby state can be shifted can be limited, it is possible to suppress the use of the return standby state for fraudulent acts.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state or not. Different storage areas that initialize information in clear. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the third embodiment, the main control RWM41c is provided with a first storage area and a second storage area as storage areas for storing various information. The first storage area is a storage area in which information regarding the progress of the game is stored. The information regarding the progress of the game includes, for example, information regarding the game state and information regarding the special game. The second storage area is a storage area in which information about the base value is stored. The information about the base value includes information about the first base value and information about the second base value. In addition, the information regarding the base value includes information regarding the first base value in the first counting period for a plurality of times.

Then, in the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM. Execute. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes (erases) the information stored in the first storage area in the storage area of the main control RWM41c, and initializes the information stored in the second storage area. do not. That is, when the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear, if the control operation unit 43 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a initializes the information stored in the first storage area among the storage areas of the main control RWM 41c. On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. In other words, when the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a targets the first storage area for RWM clear, but does not target the second storage area for RWM clear.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM. To execute. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes both the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area in the storage area of the main control RWM41c. That is, when the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear, when the control operation unit 43 is operated, the information stored in the first storage area and the second storage in the storage area of the main control RWM 41c are stored. Initialize the information stored in the area. In other words, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a targets both the first storage area and the second storage area for RWM clearing.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can execute the RWM clear by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43. Further, the main control CPU 41a can execute the RWM clear by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 even when the control operation unit 43 is not operated. Then, in the third embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state, and the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (off state). Then, at least a part of the information to be initialized is different.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function, the information stored in the first storage area and the second storage area are stored regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. Both with the information stored in is initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, the storage area in which the information is initialized when the RWM clear is executed triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 has a setting change function. It is different from the storage area where information is initialized in another gaming machine that has.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(3-1) In the present embodiment, since the information to be initialized in the RWM clear can be changed according to the operation of the control operation unit 43, the RWM clear can be appropriately executed depending on the situation.

(3-2) In particular, the first storage area is subject to RWM clear regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, while the second storage area is the control operation unit 43. Whether or not it is subject to RWM clear differs depending on whether or not it is operated in the ON state. Therefore, when the RWM clear is executed, the information to be initialized regardless of the situation and the information that does not need to be initialized depending on the situation can be managed separately.

(3-3) When the RWM clear is executed by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43, the storage area to be the target of the RWM clear executes the RWM clear in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting change function. It is different from the storage area that is the target of RWM clearing. Therefore, it is possible to perform control according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not have the setting changing function.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can check the operation at power-on to confirm (check) the configuration and operation of various control parts when the power is turned on. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the movable body for effect (not shown) to confirm whether it is located at a predetermined original position when the power is turned on. In the fourth embodiment, the movable body corresponds to a sub-control member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the display device (not shown) provided on the sub-control board 50 to display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b when the power is turned on. According to this, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can confirm whether the sub-control ROM 50b mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the correct ROM by checking the displayed checksum. is there. In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control ROM 50b corresponds to a sub-control member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is equipped with a production customization function that can change various modes of production. In other words, the effect customization function is a function of changing the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the fourth embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are controlled to any of a plurality of effect states. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to change the effect state according to the operation of a special operation means (not shown) different from the control operation unit 43. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to change the effect state of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a can adjust the volume output from the speaker SP and the amount of light when the decorative lamp LA emits light according to the operation of the operating means provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a can set the power saving mode according to the operation of the operating means provided on the back side of the game board YB. The power saving mode is, for example, a mode in which the amount of light of the decorative lamp LA is controlled to be reduced during a period when the game is not performed. The sub-control CPU 50a stores the customized information that can specify the mode of the effect changed in the effect customization function in the sub-control RWM50c, and executes various effects in the mode of the effect according to the stored information. To control.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has a backup function of the sub-control RWM50c. In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is connected to an emergency power supply (not shown), and even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, among the information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. It is configured so that some or all of the information can be retained (backed up). In the fourth embodiment, the information held when the power supply from the external power source is cut off includes at least customized information.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a depends on whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. , The control signal output to the sub-control CPU 50a is different. The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Judgment (S301). When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S301: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S302). Next, the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM (S303). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S304).

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state (S305). When the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state (S305: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S306). Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the off state (S306: YES), the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S307). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process can be executed by the process of step S305. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a first initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S308). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the ON state. In the present embodiment, the first initialization designation command corresponds to the first signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the ON state (S305: NO), the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S309). Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a second initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S310). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a when the power is turned on when the control operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (in the off state). In the present embodiment, the second initialization designation command corresponds to the second signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S301: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not the backup is abnormal (S311). If the backup is abnormal (S311: YES), the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM in the same manner as in step S303 (S312).

When the process of step S312 is completed and the backup is not abnormal (S311: NO), the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S313). In the process of step S313, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S314). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Then, when the process of step S314 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

By the power-on process as described above, in the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is the first on the condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the ON state. 1 Output the initialization specification command to the sub-control CPU 50a.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the initialization designation command and the power recovery designation command are input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 50a executes an operation check at power-on when the first initialization designation command is input. In the power-on operation check, the sub-control CPU 50a confirms whether the movable body is in the original position. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a control signal indicating that the movable body is detected from a predetermined sensor provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the movable body is in the original position. Is determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a does not input the control signal indicating that the movable body is detected from the predetermined sensor, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not in the original position. When the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not located in the original position, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined error message, or outputs a predetermined error message. The speaker SP may be controlled as such. Further, in the operation check at power-on, the sub-control CPU 50a controls a predetermined display device so as to display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes (erases) the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a combination of effect symbols determined as the initial symbol.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the operation check at power-on and to initialize the customization information, triggered by the input of the first initialization designation command. In the fourth embodiment, the control for executing the operation check at power-on and the control for initializing the customization information correspond to the special control.

On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not check the operation at power-on and displays the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols without initializing the customization information. Controls the effect display device EH. That is, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c. Further, when the power recovery designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not check the operation when the power is turned on and displays the combination of the effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbols without initializing the customization information. Controls the effect display device EH. That is, when the power recovery designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the operation check at power-on and the initialization of the customization information, and then determines the effect symbol as the initial symbol. Control to display the combination of. On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols without executing the operation check at power-on and the initialization of the customization information. Control. In the present embodiment, the operation check at power-on corresponds to the check control of the sub-control member. Further, in the present embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols corresponds to the control at the time of turning on the power.

Further, when the power recovery designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display a combination of effect symbols determined as the power recovery symbol. That is, the control at the time of power-on is when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated. Control is different. Then, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the sub-control CPU 50a checks the operation at power-on and initializes the customization information even when the control operation unit 43 is operated. It is controlled to display the combination of the effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbols without executing. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of the effect symbols defined as the power recovery symbol corresponds to the control at the time of turning on the power.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the first initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a does not continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c, and sets the combination of the effect symbols determined as the initial symbol. Control to display. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a does not continue the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c, and sets the combination of the effect symbols defined as the initial symbols. Control to display. In the fourth embodiment, the effect state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM50c corresponds to the specific effect state. In other words, the specific effect state is the effect state after the change changed by the special operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, continuous control from the customized information stored in the sub-control RWM50c to the identifiable effect state corresponds to the specific state control.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(4-1) The main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a by the operation of the control operation unit 43. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs special control triggered by the input of the first initialization designation command. Here, the sub-control CPU 50a is a control means that controls the effect. Therefore, the control operation unit 43 can be effectively used for the control related to the effect.

(4-2) By operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to make a difference whether or not to execute the power-on operation check when the power is turned on. Therefore, the power-on operation check is appropriately executed according to the situation. can do.

(4-3) Further, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, a control different from the case where the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated is executed. , It is possible to execute control at power-on more appropriately according to the situation.

(4-4) When the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the power-on operation check is not executed regardless of the operation of the control operation unit 43, so that the power-on operation check is executed more frequently than necessary. Can be suppressed.

(4-5) By operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to make a difference whether or not specific state control regarding the effect state of the effect display device, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA is accompanied by turning on the power. The state can be appropriately controlled according to the situation.

(4-6) In particular, by operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to select whether or not to continue the identifiable effect state from the customized information stored in the sub-control RWM50c, so that the effect state is changed. You can reduce the trouble of fixing.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is configured to be able to notify an error when a predetermined error occurs. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment can be controlled to end the error notification in response to the operation of the control operation unit 43 during the game. Here, the term “during the game” can be rephrased as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is supplied with power. Further, the game is in progress when the main control CPU 41a is in a state where the processing related to the normal game can be executed. The error notification will be described in detail below.

First, an error that can be notified in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the error that can be notified in the fifth embodiment includes RWM clear, a magnetic error that is notified when magnetism exceeding a predetermined threshold value is detected, and a storage tray for storing game balls. There are multiple types of errors, including a full error that is reported when it becomes. In other words, the errors that can be notified in the present embodiment include a plurality of types of errors having different notification conditions. Strictly speaking, RWM clear is not an error (abnormality), but it is treated as one of the errors for convenience.

In the fifth embodiment, the error notification is executed by the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA start the error notification when the notification conditions for each error are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA correspond to error notification means for notifying an error.

The RWM clear is notified when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on process described above. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the RWM clear when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on process. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of RWM clear corresponds to the establishment of the notification condition for RWM clear. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the notification of the RWM clear when 30 seconds have passed since the RWM clear was executed. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so that the notification of the RWM clear is continued until 30 seconds have elapsed from the execution of the RWM clear even after the RWM clear is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear notification is continued even after the RWM clear notification condition is not satisfied.

The magnetic error is notified when a magnetism of a predetermined threshold value or more is detected by a magnetic sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the magnetic error when the magnetic detection signal indicating that the magnetism is detected from the magnetic sensor is input. That is, in the present embodiment, the input of the magnetic detection signal corresponds to the establishment of the notification condition of the magnetic error. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the notification of the magnetic error when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. .. That is, even when the main control CPU 41a stops inputting the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor, the main control CPU 41a is operated until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is turned on. Until then, control is performed so that the notification of the magnetic error is continued. In other words, the main control CPU 41a, even when the magnetic error is cleared, until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or until the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. , Control to continue the notification of magnetic errors. That is, in the present embodiment, the magnetic error notification is continued even after the magnetic error notification condition is not satisfied. In this embodiment, the magnetic error corresponds to the second error.

The full error is notified when the gaming ball continues to be detected for a predetermined time by a full sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the full sensor is arranged on the upstream side of the passage of the game ball connected to the storage plate for storing the game ball. Therefore, the full error is notified when the storage plate is full and the game balls are piled up to the passage of the game balls connected to the storage plate. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the notification of the full error when the ball detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the full sensor is continuously input for a predetermined time. That is, in the present embodiment, continuously inputting the ball detection signal from the full sensor for a predetermined time corresponds to the establishment of the full error notification condition. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the notification of the full error when the ball detection signal is no longer input from the full sensor. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of the full error is terminated when the notification condition of the full error is not satisfied. In this embodiment, the full error corresponds to the first error.

As described above, in the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment, when the magnetic error notification is continued even after the magnetic error notification condition is not satisfied, the control operation unit 43 is turned on. It is possible to control to end the notification of the magnetic error when the operation is performed. In particular, the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment can be controlled to end the notification of the magnetic error when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state during the game. In the present embodiment, the control for ending the notification of the magnetic error corresponds to the special control.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(5-1) By operating the control operation unit 43 used for changing the set value in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function during the game, it is possible to execute a special control different from the change of the set value. it can. According to this, the configuration of the gaming machine is complicated as compared with the case where an operation means different from the control operation unit 43 is provided and the special control is executed triggered by the operation of the other operation means. Can be suppressed.

(5-2) Since the error notification can be terminated by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness when ending the error notification.
(5-3) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using the operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have the operation keys. Therefore, since the error notification can be easily terminated, it is possible to suppress the tendency for fraudulent acts to occur.

(5-4) Of the plurality of types of errors, for a full error, the error notification can be terminated when the error condition is not satisfied. On the other hand, regarding the magnetic error, since the error notification is continued even after the error notification condition is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the error from being overlooked. Then, after the magnetic error notification condition is not satisfied, the magnetic error notification can be ended by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game, so that it is troublesome to end the magnetic error notification. Can be reduced.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-The control contents in each embodiment can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict each other. For example, by combining the control content of the first embodiment and the control content of the fifth embodiment, initialization is performed when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the ON state. While shifting to the standby state or the return standby state, the error notification may be terminated when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state during the game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs different control depending on whether the power is turned on when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state and when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the on state during the game. You may do so. According to this, it is possible to subdivide the content of control while suppressing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from becoming complicated.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the third embodiment, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the first storage area is targeted for RWM clear, while the second storage area is not targeted for RWM clear. You may do so. Further, in the third embodiment, when the control operation unit 43 is in the off state, both the first storage area and the second storage area may be targeted for RWM clear. According to this, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the area to be cleared by RWM can be the same as that of another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function, so that information on a predetermined storage area can be set. The operation for erasing can be made easy to understand. In each embodiment, the storage area to be cleared by RWM may be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in each embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting change processing program used for the setting change function is stored in the main control ROM 41b, and based on the determination result. The control may be different. For example, in the main control CPU 41a, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the RWM clear switch 42 is used in the power-on processing in the first embodiment. The same processing as in the case of being operated is performed (S404 to S409). On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a enters the setting change mode on condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is stored. The transition is performed, and the processing related to the change of the set value is executed (S413 to S417). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output a setting change notification command indicating that the mode has been changed to the setting change mode to the sub control CPU 50a (S413). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to notify that the setting change mode is set, triggered by the input of the setting change notification command. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a set value error (S412). The setting value error is an error that occurs when, for example, a value that should not be originally set is set as the setting value. If there is a set value error (S412: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not shift to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. On the other hand, if it is not a set value error (S412: NO), the process shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed (S407 to S409). Further, in the main control CPU 41a, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the RWM clear switch 42 is used in the power-on processing in the first embodiment. Perform the same processing as when no operation is performed (S421 to S424). On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a setting value error occurs when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is stored (S425). If there is a set value error (S425: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not shift to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed. On the other hand, if there is no set value error (S425: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode on condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated, and executes the process related to the confirmation of the set value (S425: NO). S426 to S431). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output a setting confirmation notification command indicating that the mode has been entered to the setting confirmation mode to the sub control CPU 50a (S428). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to notify that the setting confirmation mode is set, triggered by the input of the setting confirmation notification command. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to a normal game can be executed (S423, S424). As described above, the main control CPU 41a has been described in the first to fifth embodiments, triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43, on the condition that the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b. Such control may be performed. According to this, the main control CPU 41a can perform appropriate control according to the stored contents of the main control ROM 41b. In this alternative example, the setting change processing program corresponds to specific information.

-In each embodiment, the control by the sub-control CPU 50a may be the same as the control by the sub-control CPU 50a in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. According to this, the member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a can be easily used.

-In each embodiment, the control operation unit 43 may be configured so that a matching operation key is not required when operating the control operation unit 43.
-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is initialized without clearing the RWM when a specific condition is satisfied without the control operation unit 43 being operated in the off state in the initialization standby state. It may be controlled to end the standby state. The specific condition may be, for example, an operation of a predetermined operating means, or may be a cutoff of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. According to this, even if the initialization standby state is mistakenly shifted, the initialization standby state can be terminated without performing the RWM clear, so that the RWM clear is erroneously executed. Can be suppressed.

-In the third embodiment, the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may store information about the base value in the first storage area. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores one of the information related to the first base value and the information related to the second base value in the first storage area among the information related to the base value, while storing the other information in the second storage area. It may be stored in the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores some information about the first base value among the information about the first base value in the first counting period for a plurality of times in the first storage area, while the remaining first base value. Information about the above may be stored in the second storage area. Further, in the gaming machine having the setting changing function, the main control CPU 41a may store the information related to the set value in the first storage area or the second storage area.

-In the third embodiment, the storage area that is not the target of RWM clear may be provided regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated.
-In the fourth embodiment, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the first initialization designation command is input and the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the second initialization designation command is input may be interchanged. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform the operation check at power-on and does not initialize the customization information when the first initialization designation command is input, while the power supply is input when the second initialization designation command is input. It may be controlled to check the operation at the time of input and to initialize the customization information.

-In the fourth embodiment, the content of the operation check at power-on may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute a control for causing the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode and a control for outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP as an operation check when the power is turned on. In this case, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed by the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 confirming whether the decorative lamp LA is emitting light in a predetermined light emitting mode and whether a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. You can check. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to execute a predetermined operation when a predetermined operation means is operated as an operation check when the power is turned on. Here, as the predetermined operation, for example, it is possible to employ the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode, the speaker SP to output a predetermined sound, and the like. In this case, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates a predetermined operating means, and confirms whether the decorative lamp LA emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode and whether a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be confirmed. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control for determining whether the movable body is in the original position or control for displaying the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b on a predetermined display device as an operation check at power-on. You may do so.

-In the fourth embodiment, the content that can be changed by the effect customization function may be changed as appropriate. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the content of the control regarding the effect state performed when each initialization designation command and power recovery designation command is input may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the sub-control CPU 50a to a predetermined effect state regardless of the effect state that can be specified from the current customization information, provided that a predetermined command among the initialization designation command and the power recovery designation command is input. You may try to do it.

-In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control RWM50c may be configured so that the stored information cannot be retained (backed up) when the power supply is cut off. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may differ in which effect state is controlled depending on which of the initialization designation command and the power recovery designation command is input.

-In the fourth embodiment, the operation of the sub-control CPU 50a when the power recovery designation command is input may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform an operation check at power-on when a power recovery designation command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to initialize the customization information when the power recovery designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled so as to initialize the customization information when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated. According to this, by continuing to retain the customization information, it is possible to prevent the changed production state changed by the operation of the special operating means from being continued more than necessary.

-In the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs different control signals depending on whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. It may be controlled to output to the sub-control CPU 50a. For example, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first power recovery designation command when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, while controlling the control. When the operation unit 43 is not operated in the on state (in the off state), it may be controlled to output the second power recovery designation command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not to execute the power-on operation check and initializes the customization information according to whether the first power recovery designation command or the second power recovery designation command is input. You may decide whether or not to execute it.

-In the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute a control that is not executed by another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. In this case, since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can execute the control that is not executed by another pachinko gaming machine having the setting changing function, the control related to the effect can be set in more detail. Further, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute some of the controls executed by another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function. You may. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, some of the controls executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function are not executed, so that the load on the sub-control CPU 50a can be reduced.

In the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. A control signal different from the control signal output in may be output. That is, the first initialization designation command output in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment may be a control signal different from the initialization designation command output in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function.

-In the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be capable of controlling to change the effect state when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game.
-The fifth embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a setting changing function. In this case, while the process related to the setting change can be executed by operating the control operation unit 43 when the power is turned on, the process different from the process related to the setting change is performed by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game. Can be executed. According to this, as compared with the case where an operation means different from the control operation unit 43 is provided and a process different from the process related to the setting change is executed triggered by the operation of the other operation means, the gaming machine It is possible to prevent the configuration from becoming complicated.

-In the fifth embodiment, the error notification mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of notification means such as a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP may be combined to notify an error. In this case, the timing for ending the error notification may be different for each notification means. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a terminates the notification of the error by some of the notification means among the plurality of notification means when the control operation unit 43 is operated, while the error notification by the other notification means is terminated. It may be controlled to continue the notification. That is, the plurality of notification means may include a notification means whose error notification is terminated by the operation of the control operation unit 43 and a notification means whose error notification is not terminated by the operation of the control operation unit 43.

-The type of error that can be notified in the fifth embodiment may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of error that can be controlled to end the error notification when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game may be appropriately changed.

-In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can control to end the error notification when the control operation unit 43 is operated, even before the error notification condition is not satisfied. May be good.

-In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls to continue outputting a security signal indicating the occurrence of an error while ending the error notification when the control operation unit 43 is operated. You may. Further, in the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled so as to end the error notification and stop the output of the security signal when the control operation unit 43 is operated.

-In the fifth embodiment, the control executed when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game may be a control different from the change of the set value, and is limited to the control for ending the error notification. Absent.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having only one type of set value as a set value for determining a jackpot probability. That is, each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which a set value is stored in the main control board 40 (main control RWM41c), but control for changing the set value is impossible. In such a pachinko gaming machine, it may be possible to control the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. However, the setting change mode in such a pachinko gaming machine is substantially synonymous with the setting confirmation mode because the setting value cannot be changed because there is only one type of setting value.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The control means performs the erasing control on condition that the power is turned on to the gaming machine while the specific operating means and the special operating means are being operated.

(B) The control means can execute the erasure control triggered by the operation of the special operation means even when the specific operation means is not operated, and when the erasure control is executed, the erasure control is described. At least a part of the storage area in which the information is erased is different between the case where the specific operating means is operated and the case where the specific operating means is not operated.

(C) In a gaming machine that does not have a setting function for changing a set value that determines a jackpot probability, a control means for performing predetermined control, a special storage means capable of storing and erasing information, and the setting function are provided. The control means includes a specific operation means used for changing a set value in another gaming machine having the same, and a special operation means different from the specific operation means, and the control means operates the specific operation means and the special operation means. As an opportunity, it is possible to execute an erasure control for erasing a part or all of the information stored in the special storage means, and the erasure control can be triggered by the operation of the specific operation means and the special operation means. The storage area in which the information is erased when the information is executed and the storage area in which the information is erased by the operation of the specific operating means and the special operating means in another gaming machine having the setting function are at least one. A game machine characterized by different parts.

EH ... Effect display device (effect execution means, error notification means), LA (LA1, LA2) ... Decorative lamp (effect execution means, error notification means), SP ... Speaker (effect execution means, error notification means), 40 ... Main Control board, 41 ... microprocessor, 41a ... main control CPU (control means, main control means), 41b ... main control ROM (specific storage means), 41c ... main control RWM (special storage means), 42 ... RWM clear switch ( Special operating means), 43 ... Control operating unit (specific operating means), 50 ... Sub-control board, 50a ... Sub-control CPU (control means, sub-control means), 50b ... Sub-control ROM (sub-control member).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that does not have a setting change function that changes the set value that defines the jackpot probability to another set value.
A control means that performs predetermined control and
And a special storage means,
Specific storage means and
A specific operating means used to generate the setting change function in another gaming machine having the setting change function, and
A special operating means different from the specific operating means is provided.
The specific operating means is an operating means capable of operating according to the first operating mode and operating according to the second operating mode.
The control means
The special storage means is operated on the condition that the specific information is not stored in the specific storage means, and the special operation means is operated in the first operation mode. The state shifts to the erasure standby state, which waits for the execution of the erasure control to erase a part or all of the stored information.
The erasure control is executed when the specific operation means is operated in the second operation mode in the erasure standby state.
The storage area in which information is erased when the erasure control is executed triggered by the operation of the specific operation means and the special operation means is the specific operation means and the special operation in another gaming machine having the setting function. A gaming machine characterized in that it is the same as a storage area in which information is erased when the means is operated .

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