JP6893640B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A pachinko machine as one of the typical examples of a game machine fires a pachinko ball in response to the player operating the operation handle, and the fired pachinko ball wins a prize in the start winning opening in the game area. A big hit lottery (hit judgment) is executed as an opportunity. Then, when the jackpot lottery is won, the symbols variablely displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device are stopped by the combination of the jackpot symbols, and then the jackpot gaming state is generated (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

A general pachinko machine does not have a function of adjusting the degree of advantage regarding the game, such as the winning probability of a big hit lottery, and the content of the pachinko game by the player is hardly changed. That is, it has not been possible to give the player enough fun to enjoy the pachinko game many times with the same pachinko machine.

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of imparting fun to the game.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is:
A game control means (60a) that executes control related to a game, a game information storage area that stores game information acquired in response to a game, and a control related to an effect based on a control signal from the game control means (60a). The game information stored in the game information storage area is provided with the effect control means (65a) to be executed, in response to a clear operation targeting the clear operation means (CLS) provided on the rear surface side of the machine. In a gaming machine configured to be erasable
The game control means (60a)
Among a plurality of setting values that specify the stage related to the degree of advantage of the game, the control is executed based on the setting value set as the reference value, and the setting value set to the reference value according to the setting change operation. Change and
When the clear operation means (CLS) is operated under specific conditions, the state shifts to the setting change state in which the setting change operation is possible, and after the setting change state is completed, the game shifts to the gameable state, while the specific setting occurs. When the clear operation means (CLS) is not operated under the conditions, the set value set as the reference value is configured to shift to a confirmable setting confirmation state .
The effect control means (65a) is
It is possible to control a plurality of types of setting suggestion modes that specify at least one of the effect content, execution probability, execution feasibility, and execution timing of the suggestion effect related to the set value set as the reference value, and a predetermined change condition can be set. The setting suggestion mode can be changed according to the establishment, and the setting suggestion mode can be changed.
One of the plurality of types of setting suggestion modes is defined as the initial state setting suggestion mode that is controlled by the transition to the setting change state.
After the setting change state is completed, the initialization notification regarding the erasure of the game information is started, but the suggestion effect is not executed during the period when the initialization notification is executed .
The gist is that the change condition can be satisfied in response to the mode change operation for changing the setting suggestion mode in the setting confirmation state.
According to this, the advantage degree of the game can be changed to a plurality of stages according to which of the plurality of set values is set as the reference value (which of the plurality of stages the advantage degree of the game is). By making it possible to suggest a set value (advantageous degree of the game) as a reference value by a suggestion effect, it is possible to add fun to the game. In addition, since the setting suggestion mode is changed and the production content, execution probability, execution feasibility, and execution timing of the suggestion effect are changed, the type and execution frequency of the suggestion effect are changed to keep the player interested in the suggestion effect for a long time. Can be maintained. Furthermore, depending on whether the estimated setting suggestion mode is the setting suggestion mode in the initial state, the player can guess whether or not the transition to the setting change state and the setting change operation have been performed, which can enhance the interest of the game. it can.
Further, in the setting confirmation state, the setting suggestion mode can be changed at the same time as the setting value is confirmed. By changing the setting suggestion mode in a setting confirmation state different from the setting change state that triggers the transition to the setting suggestion mode in the initial state, the operability when changing the setting suggestion mode can be improved.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The gist is that the change condition can be satisfied in response to a mode change operation targeting a predetermined operation means (53).
According to this, the setting suggestion mode can be changed by arbitrarily satisfying the change condition, and the effect content can be changed.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
The game control means (60a) is configured to execute a hit determination triggered by the establishment of a hit determination condition and change the game state when the determination result of the hit determination is a hit.
The gist is that the change conditions can be satisfied in response to the change in the gaming state.
According to this, the setting suggestion mode can be changed based on the game, and the effect can be changed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to add fun to the game.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 1, and shows the state which the front frame is opened with respect to the middle frame. (A) is a front view of the pachinko machine, and (b) is a perspective view of the upper surface of the upper ball tray as viewed from the upper left front. It is a front view of a game board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the electrical connection relation of a control board and the like. The main control board housed in the main board case is shown as viewed from the front side (rear side of the machine). It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the control state of a main control CPU, and the display contents in a performance display, a game information display, and a symbol display device. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a setting change mode. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a setting confirmation mode. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of a main control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process about the setting change of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process about setting confirmation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a main control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of a main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type and selection probability of a special figure variation pattern, and the specified variation time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, and the special symbol variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the type, execution timing and execution probability of the effect after a ball lending operation, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the type, execution timing and execution probability of the effect after a start winning, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the type of production after a special prize, execution timing and execution probability, and probability setting value set as a reference value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the type, execution timing and execution probability of the effect after the effect operation, and the probability setting value set as a reference value. (a) shows the display contents (notification during setting confirmation) of the display unit at the time when the setting confirmation mode is started, and (b) is a mode according to the operation of the selection operation button in the setting confirmation mode. An example of the display content (notification during setting confirmation) when the changed image is displayed is shown, and (c) is the case where the setting suggestion mode of the selection target is changed by the mode change operation while the mode change image is displayed. An example of the display content (notification during setting confirmation) is shown. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is installed on an installation frame stand of a game store, and (b) is a state in which the front frame is opened with respect to the middle frame of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the main part, (c) is a vertical sectional front view about the main part of the front frame in a pachinko machine, and (d) is a front view about the main part of a game board in a pachinko machine.

Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred Example 1. As the gaming machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the pachinko machine as viewed from the front side (player side) unless otherwise specified.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the front-rear direction, and is an outer frame as a fixed frame that is installed vertically on an installation frame stand (not shown) of a game store. On the front side of the opening of 11, an inner frame (game machine main body) 12 for holding the game board 20 in a detachable manner is assembled in a door shape so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a decorated front frame (decorative frame) 13 is assembled in a door shape so as to be openable and closable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, an open / close detection lever 12a that moves forward and backward is provided at the upper right end of the middle frame 12. The middle frame 12 is provided with a door opening detection sensor SE10 (see FIG. 4) that detects the displacement of the open / close detection lever 12a, and the door opening detection sensor SE10 allows the middle frame 12 to be opened with respect to the outer frame 11. , The open state of the front frame 13 with respect to the middle frame 12 is detected.

As shown in FIG. 2A, an operation handle 16 for operating the ball launching device (ball launching solenoid) 12A (see FIG. 1) arranged in the middle frame 12 is located at the lower right position of the front frame 13. It is provided. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the counterclockwise rotation direction, and the ball launcher 12A is operated by the player rotating the operation lever 16a to rotate clockwise to launch the ball launcher 16. Pachinko balls are fired one by one from the position toward the game area 20a defined on the front side of the game board 20. The operating handle 16 detects the contact of the player by the built-in touch sensor 16b (see FIG. 4), and the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the ball launching device 12A is increased according to the amount of rotation of the operating lever 16a. The pachinko ball launched into the ball launcher 12A is placed at an appropriate position in the game area 20a by adjusting the amount of rotation by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 clockwise so that the strength changes. It is supposed to be guided. Then, when the launched pachinko ball wins a prize (starting condition is satisfied) in the starting winning openings 31a and 32a described later in the game area 20a, the special figure hit determination (winning) is triggered by the winning (establishment of the winning determination condition). Judgment) is executed, and the result of this hit determination is a hit determination, so that a big hit gaming state (game per special figure) that is advantageous to the player is generated.

The game board 20 arranged in the middle frame 12 is provided with a symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect execution means capable of executing the effect (display effect). In the pachinko machine 10, the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 arranged on the rear side of the machine executes main control processing related to the game, such as the special figure hit determination and control of various game states. Based on the control signal (command) from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a provided on the effect control board 65 arranged on the rear side of the machine supervises the control processing related to various effects such as the display effect corresponding to the game content. It is designed to control. With such a control configuration, the pachinko machine 10 uses the symbol display device 17 to perform a symbol variation effect of varyingly displaying a symbol for production (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) when the pachinko ball wins a prize in the starting winning openings 31a and 32a. The result of the special figure hit determination is notified by the decorative drawing which is performed by the display unit 17a and finally stopped and displayed (fixed stop display) in this symbol variation effect. As the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various patterns, characters, etc. is housed in a storage case is generally adopted, but the design is not limited to this, and the symbol is stopped. And various conventionally known display devices capable of variable display can be adopted.

Although not shown, the middle frame 12 is configured to collect the pachinko balls used in the game board 20, and is provided with a discharge ball passage for discharging the collected pachinko balls to the outside of the machine. A discharge ball detection sensor SE12 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball is provided in the discharge ball passage. That is, the pachinko ball guided from the game board 20 to the discharge ball passage of the middle frame 12 is detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 in the process of passing through the discharge ball passage.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a window 13a for visually recognizing the game area 20a of the game board 20 from the front side of the machine is formed in the front frame 13 through the front and rear, and glass is formed so as to cover the window 13a. A fluoroscopic protective plate 13b (see FIG. 2) made of a plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is arranged. Further, in the front frame 13, a frame lamp (light emitting means) 19 capable of outputting light is arranged so as to surround the outer circumference of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output means) capable of outputting voice or sound effect. 18 are arranged at the left and right upper corners of the front frame 13. Then, by turning on / blinking a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the frame lamp 19 or outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 18, light is emitted according to the display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to produce and produce audio. That is, the speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 arranged on the front frame 13 function as effect executing means capable of executing the light emission effect and the sound effect.

The symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 also function as notification executing means (error notification executing means) for notifying an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10. Here, in the frame lamp 19, substantially the entire area surrounding the window 13a is used for the light emitting effect, while a predetermined light emitting area is used when notifying the abnormal state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the frame lamp 19 includes an upper light emitting area 19a located on the upper edge side of the window 13a and a lower light emitting area 19b located on the side edge side of the window 13a. , Various abnormal states are identifiablely notified by the combination of the emission colors and blinking patterns of these emission regions 19a and 19b.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper ball saucer 14 and a lower ball saucer 15 for storing pachinko balls are integrally assembled at the lower position of the front frame 13. Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing pachinko balls replenished from a ball replenishment mechanism (not shown) in the game store, which is arranged in the upper part on the rear side of the machine. By driving a ball payout device (not shown) connected to a ball passage (not shown) connected to the downstream side of the ball storage tank, the pachinko balls stored in the ball storage tank can be moved to the upper plate connecting passage 71 (see FIG. 1). It is configured to be paid out to the upper ball saucer 14 through. The upper ball tray 14 is provided so as to store the pachinko balls paid out by the ball payout device and finally to send the stored pachinko balls one by one to the launch position by the ball launcher 12A. .. The ball payout device includes a payout sprocket (not shown) that sends out pachinko balls stored on the ball storage tank side one by one to the upper plate connecting passage 71 side, and a payout motor MT1 (not shown) that rotates the payout sprocket. 4) is provided, and the pachinko balls (prize balls, rental balls) are paid out by driving and controlling the payout motor MT1. That is, the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) functions as a supply means for executing a supply operation of supplying pachinko balls to the upper ball tray 14 (storage area on the front side of the machine). The pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to launch the pachinko balls supplied to the upper ball tray 14 into the game area 20a by the supply operation of the payout motor MT1. Further, the ball payout device is provided with a payout detection sensor SE11 (see FIG. 4) that detects pachinko balls paid out by a payout sprocket. That is, the pachinko machine 10 determines the number of pachinko balls (number of payouts) supplied to the ball trays 14 and 15 based on the detection by the payout detection sensor SE11.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the upper ball tray 14 is full of pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly dispensed by the ball payout device are guided to the lower ball saucer 15 via the lower plate connecting passage 72 (see FIG. 1). It is configured to be stored. Here, when the lower ball saucer 15 is full of pachinko balls, the pachinko balls newly paid out by the ball payout device cannot flow into the upper ball saucer 14 and the lower ball saucer 15, and thus upstream from the lower ball saucer 15. It will be stored in the lower plate connecting passage 72 and the upper plate connecting passage 71 located on the side and downstream of the ball payout device. On the other hand, in the middle frame 12, a full detection sensor SE9 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a pachinko ball faces the upper plate connecting passage 71 or the lower plate connecting passage 72 between the ball payout device and the lower ball receiving tray 15. It is arranged so as to. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to determine whether the upper ball saucer 14 and the lower ball saucer 15 are full according to the detection of the fullness detection sensor SE9. The speaker 18 and the frame lamp 19 (lower light emitting region 19b) may be arranged on the upper ball saucer 14 and the lower ball saucer 15.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the front frame 13 (specifically, the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14) has a ball lending operation button 51a and a return button 51b as operation means that can be operated by the player. , A normal operation button 52, a selection operation button 53, and a special operation button 54 are provided. The operation buttons 51a, 51b, 52, 53, 54 are vertically movable and are urged upward by a urging means such as a spring. That is, each of the operation buttons 51a, 51b, 52, 53, 54 is configured to be able to perform a downward pressing operation. Further, the front frame 13 includes a ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 that detects the operation (pressing operation) of the ball lending operation button 51a, a return operation detection sensor SE14 that detects the operation (pressing operation) of the return button 51b, and the like. The first effect operation detection sensor SE15 that detects the operation (pressing operation) of the operation button 52, the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 that detects the operation (pressing operation) of the selection operation button 53, and the operation of the special operation button 54 ( A third effect operation detection sensor SE17 for detecting the pressing operation) is provided.

The ball lending operation button 51a is used as a target of an operation (ball lending operation) of lending a predetermined number of pachinko balls in exchange for a predetermined amount of cash. That is, by operating the ball lending operation button 51a in a state where cash is inserted into a cash insertion unit (not shown) electrically connected to the pachinko machine 10, a predetermined number of pachinko balls corresponding to a predetermined amount of cash are operated. (Rental ball) is supplied (rented out) in the upper ball saucer 14. The return button 51b is used as a target for an operation of returning the remaining amount of cash inserted into the cash input unit that has not been used in exchange for the ball loan.

Here, the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 that detects the operation (ball lending operation) state of the ball lending operation button (supply operation means) 51a triggers the ball payout device (pain motor MT1) to execute the pachinko ball supply operation. It functions as an opportunity detection means for detecting. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment adopts a configuration in which the supply operation of the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) is executed when the ball lending operation is detected. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a decrease in the stored amount is detected and the supply operation of the ball payout device (payout motor MT1) is executed with the detection as a trigger. In this case, the sensor that detects the decrease in the amount of pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 functions as an opportunity detecting means for detecting the trigger for causing the ball payout device (pachinko motor MT1) to execute the pachinko ball supply operation. It will be.

The normal operation button 52, the selection operation button 53, and the special operation button 54 are operations (effect operation) for giving a change to the effect content (for example, display content) in the operation effect executed during the symbol variation effect, the jackpot game state, or the like. ) Is used as a target effect operation button (effect operation means). For example, as a kind of operation effect, there is a selection effect that selects one of a plurality of options. In this selection effect, the selection target option can be changed by operating the selection operation button 53, and the selection target option can be determined by operating the normal operation button 52 or the special operation button 54. As shown in FIG. 2A, the special operation button 54 projects greatly upward from the upper surface of the upper ball saucer 14 and is located in front of the window 13a, and is located in front of the window 13a from the other effect operation buttons 52 and 53 when viewed from the player. Is also configured to stand out. The first effect operation detection sensor SE15, the second effect operation detection sensor SE16, and the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 described above display the operation (effect operation) states of the effect operation buttons (effect operation means) 52, 53, 54. It functions as an operation detection means for detection.

By the way, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a plurality of effect movable bodies (movable means) 55 as effect execution means for executing the operation effect in response to the drive of the effect motor MT2 (see FIG. 4). One is arranged inside the special operation button 54 in the front frame 13. The effect movable body 55 is configured to be capable of executing a motion effect by rotation or the like. The special operation button 54 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the effect movable body 55 arranged inside can be visually recognized from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to realize an impactful effect such that the effect movable body 55 rotates while emitting light in relation to the operation timing of the special operation button 54.

In addition to the effect movable body 55 arranged on the front frame 13 (inside the special operation button 54) as described above, the pachinko machine 10 also has a plurality of effect execution means on the game board 20 as the effect execution means for executing the operation effect. It is equipped with a production movable body (movable means) 55. In the following description, the term "directing movable body 55" is basically used regardless of whether the front frame 13 or the game board 20 is arranged, but if necessary, the front frame 13 is provided. While the effect movable body 55 is referred to as a "frame movable body 55a", the effect movable body 55 provided in the game board 20 may be distinguished as a "board movable body 55b".

(About game board 20)
Next, the configuration of the game board 20 will be described. The game board 20 is composed of a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness by a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate having light transmission. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a game area 20a in which the pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined by a substantially circular guide rail 22 arranged on the front surface (board surface). The pachinko ball launched from the ball launching device 12A is launched into the game area 20a through the launching ball passage 22a (see FIG. 3). The game board 20 may have a decorative sticker or the like attached to the surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of mounting ports penetrating the front and rear of the game board 20 are provided in the game area 20a, and various game components 25,32,33,34,35 are provided for each mounting port. Is attached from the front side. Here, as a game component in which the game board 20 is formed with entry ports 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can enter, the first start winning section 31, A second starting winning section 32, a special winning section 33, a normal winning section 34, and a gate section 35 are provided, and various types are provided according to the difference in the entry ports 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a into which the pachinko ball has entered. Control is being performed. Further, a large number of game nails are provided in the game area 20a of the game board 20. Therefore, the flow direction of the pachinko ball that has reached the game area 20a changes irregularly due to contact with the game nail.

Further, the game board 20 has an out port 23 provided at the lowermost position of the game area 20a (see FIG. 3). The out port 23 is formed so as to penetrate the game board 20 back and forth, and the pachinko ball that has flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20a is guided from the out port 23 to the outside of the game area 20a. In the first embodiment, the game board lamp 24 capable of executing the light emission effect is arranged on the lower side of the game area 20a, and the pachinko ball rolls on the upper surface of the game board lamp 24 to the left and right out ports. It is configured to be guided by any of 23.

(About frame-shaped decorative body 25)
The game board 20 has a frame-shaped decorative body 25 in which an opening 25a that opens back and forth is formed in a mounting opening that opens in a substantially central portion of a game area 20a surrounded by the guide rail 22 (see FIG. 3). Is installed. Then, the display portion 17a of the symbol display device 17 arranged on the rear surface side of the game board 20 faces the front side of the game board 20 via the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Further, from the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the effect movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) arranged on the game board 20 faces the front side. The game board 20 is provided with an effect movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) having a shape imitating sunglasses so as to be able to emit light and move up and down, and a liquid crystal display smaller than the symbol display device 17. The effect movable body 55 (board movable body 55b) constituting the device is arranged so as to be able to emit light (display an image) and move left and right.

The frame-shaped decorative body 25 has an eaves-shaped portion 25b that protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and defines the inner circumference of the game area 20a, and a thin plate shape that extends outward from the trailing edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b. It is provided with a base plate portion 25c of. Then, the base plate portion 25c is brought into contact with the front surface of the game board 20 and aligned with the mounting position, and the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by a fixing means such as a screw to form a frame-shaped decorative body. 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is provided so as to surround the outer circumference of the opening 25a, and the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a enters the inside of the opening 25a (that is, the front side of the display portion 17a). Is regulated.

The game area 20a defined on the game board 20 includes a first ball flow path 21a in which a pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the eaves-shaped portion 25b in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko ball flows down from the upper side to the right side of the eaves-shaped portion 25b in the second ball flow path 21b. As a result, by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16 to adjust the hitting force, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a flows down the first ball flow path 21a (left-handed) and The player can arbitrarily select any of the game modes (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. Then, in the pachinko machine 10, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (when it hits to the left), the pachinko machine 10 will be described later as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. When the pachinko ball is configured to increase the possibility of winning (winning) the pachinko ball in the starting winning section 31 and the normal winning section 34, and when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of right-handed hit). In addition, there is a high possibility that the pachinko ball will win (win) the gate portion 35, the second starting winning portion 32, and the special winning portion 33, which will be described later, as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. It is configured to be.

(About starting prize sections 31, 32)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with start winning portions 31, 32 provided with starting winning openings 31a, 32a in which pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 20a can be won. Specifically, a first starting winning section provided with a first starting winning opening (entry opening) 31a on which a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a can win a prize under the frame-shaped decorative body 25. 31 is arranged. Further, at a position separated to the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a second starting winning opening (entry opening, variable entry opening) 32a in which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can win a prize is provided. A second start winning section 32 is provided. Here, the first start winning unit 31 is configured so that the first starting winning opening 31a is always open (always open) and always receives the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. On the other hand, the second starting winning section 32 is an opening / closing type winning section (variable winning section) that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 32a by the starting opening / closing member 32b according to predetermined opening and closing conditions. That is, the second starting winning opening 32a changes into an open state in which the pachinko ball can win (winning) and a closed state in which the pachinko ball cannot win (winning). Further, the second start winning prize unit 32 includes a start winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means for opening / closing (driving) the starting opening / closing member 32b.

The first and second start winning units 31, 32 have a start winning detection sensor SE1 as a ball entry detecting means for detecting pachinko balls that have won (winned) in the first and second starting winning openings 31a, 32a. , SE2 (see FIG. 4) is provided. Then, when the pachinko balls are detected by the starting prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (when the winnings in the starting winning openings 31a and 32a are detected), the number of pachinko balls (for example, 4) of the ball payout devices is specified (prize). The ball) is to be paid out. In addition, various start prize information (values of various random numbers described later) are acquired on the condition that the pachinko ball is detected by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the start prize openings 31a and 32a are won) and the condition (start condition) is satisfied. , Based on the acquired start winning information, a special figure hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed as to whether or not to give the jackpot game state.

In the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17, the symbol variation effect is executed with the display content determined based on the result of the special symbol hit determination. Then, as a result of this symbol variation effect, the symbol (decorative drawing for the effect) is fixedly stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 17 in a combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative drawing) that are a predetermined hit display. It is possible to notify the player that a hit game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game state) is given.

(About special prize section 33)
As shown in FIG. 3, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (second ball flow path 21b) is awarded (winning ball) to the game board 20 at a position separated from the lower right of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. ) A special winning section 33 provided with a possible special winning opening (ball entry opening, variable ball entry opening) 33a is provided. The special winning section 33 is an opening / closing type winning section (variable winning section) that opens and closes the special winning opening (ball entry opening, variable entry opening) 33a by the special opening / closing member 33b according to predetermined opening and closing conditions. There is. The special winning unit 33 is provided with a special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 4) as a driving means for opening / closing (driving) the special opening / closing member 33b. That is, the special winning opening 33a changes into an open state in which the pachinko ball can win (winning) and a closed state in which the pachinko ball cannot win (winning). Further, the special winning unit 33 is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 4) as a winning ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening 33a. When a pachinko ball is detected by the special prize detection sensor SE3 (when a prize is detected in the special prize opening 33a), the ball payout device pays out a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls (prize balls). It has become like.

Here, the special winning solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled in a big hit game state given after the symbol variation effect by the symbol display device 17 is completed. That is, when the big hit game state is given, the special winning opening 33a of the special winning unit 33 is opened under a predetermined opening condition, so that the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. This jackpot game state includes a predetermined number of round games (3 times, 6 times, or 9 times in the first embodiment), and the special opening / closing member 33b is opened in each of the round games. Therefore, the player can aim to win the special winning opening 33a in the round game. In one round game, a specified number (for example, 9) of pachinko balls are won in the special winning opening 33a, or a specified time (for example, 25,000 ms special electric opening time) elapses from the start of each round game. It is set to end with. Further, between each round game in the jackpot game state, an inter-round interval is set in which the special opening / closing member 33b is maintained in a closed state for a predetermined time (for example, an inter-round interval time of 1000 ms). In the jackpot game state, the opening effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, the opening time of 8000 ms) before the start of the first round game, and the ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms) after the end of the final round game. It is done over the ending time). Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that a jackpot flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game state is in progress can be set in the main control RAM 60c, and the value of the jackpot flag is set at the start timing of the jackpot game state (start timing of the opening effect). It is set to "1", and control is performed so that the value of the jackpot flag is returned to "0" at the end timing of the jackpot game state (end timing of the ending effect).

(About gate 35)
As shown in FIG. 3, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (second ball flow path 21b) passes through the game board 20 at a position separated to the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (entry ball). ) A possible gate portion 35 is provided. The gate portion 35 is provided with a gate opening (operating port) 35a through which the pachinko ball can pass up and down (entry), and as a ball entry detecting means for detecting that the pachinko ball has passed through the gate opening 35a. Gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 4) is arranged. When a pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 (when the ball enters / passes through the gate port 35a), various operation entry information (values of various random numbers described later) is acquired, and this acquired operation. Based on the entry information, the hit judgment (lottery per hit) is performed. Then, when this hit determination result is a hit decision result and a game per hit is given, the start winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled, and the opening / closing member 32b for starting is opened / closed (second starting winning). The mouth 32a is opened and closed).

(About the regular prize section 34)
As shown in FIG. 3, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a (first ball flow path 21a) wins a prize (winning ball) at a position separated from the lower left of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 on the game board 20. ) A possible ordinary winning section 34 is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, in the game, the normal winning section 34 is such that the normal winning opening 34a in which the pachinko ball can win is always opened upward at the left edge (first ball flow path 21a) of the game area 20a. A pachinko ball that is provided on the board 20 and flows down the first ball flow path 21a can win a prize in the normal winning opening 34a with a certain probability. The ordinary winning unit 34 is provided with an ordinary winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 4) as a winning ball detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won (winned) in the ordinary winning opening 34a. Then, when the pachinko balls are detected by the normal winning detection sensor SE4 (when the winning of the normal winning opening 34a is detected), the ball payout device delivers a specified number (for example, 15) of pachinko balls (prize balls). It is designed to be paid out.

(About the detection of pachinko balls used in the game board 20)
The pachinko board 20 reaches the game area 20a and wins in any of the first start winning opening 31a, the second starting winning opening 32a, the special winning opening 33a, and the ordinary winning opening 34a, and the gaming area 20a is the most. It is configured to guide the pachinko ball that has flowed down to the lower part and entered the out port 23 to the discharge ball passage of the middle frame 12. The pachinko ball passing through the discharge ball passage is detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 as described above. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to count the pachinko balls detected by the discharge ball detection sensor SE12. That is, the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 functions as an effective ball detecting means for detecting the pachinko ball (effective ball) used for the game by being guided to the game area 20a among the balls launched by the ball launching device 12A.

(About error detection sensors SE2,3,6 to SE10)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a plurality of types of error detection sensors capable of detecting an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the magnetic detection sensor SE6 for detecting magnetism, the radio wave detection sensor SE7 for detecting radio waves, the vibration detection sensor SE8 for detecting vibration, and the full states of the ball trays 14 and 15 are detected. The fullness detection sensor SE9 and the door open detection sensor SE10 that detects the open state of the front frame 13 and the middle frame 12 are arranged at appropriate positions on the pachinko machine 10 as error detection sensors. In addition, the above-mentioned second start winning detection sensor SE2 and special winning detection sensor SE3 that detect pachinko balls may also function as error detecting means for detecting abnormal winning. Therefore, the error detection means (full detection sensor SE9 and door open detection sensor SE10, magnetic detection sensor SE6, radio wave detection sensor SE7, vibration detection sensor SE8, second start winning detection sensor SE2 and special winning detection sensor SE3) will be described below. To do.

(Full detection sensor SE9)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a full detection sensor SE9 that detects a pachinko ball in the upper plate connecting passage 71 on the upstream side of the ball receiving plates 14 and 15 (see FIG. 4). The fullness detection sensor SE9 detects a pachinko ball in the upper plate connecting passage 71 (that is, detects a state in which the paid out pachinko ball is on the upstream side of the lower ball tray 15), and the payout control described later is performed. A detection signal is output to the board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). Then, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a control signal indicating whether or not a detection signal is input from the full detection sensor SE9 to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a can determine a state in which the stored amounts of the ball trays 14 and 15 are excessive (full error) based on the control signal related to the fullness detection sensor SE9 from the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a may determine the full error.

(Door open detection sensor SE10)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a door open detection sensor SE10 (see FIG. 4). The door open detection sensor SE10 outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) described later in response to detecting the open state of the doors (middle frame 12, front frame 13). Then, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a control signal indicating whether or not a detection signal is input from the door open detection sensor SE10 to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a can determine the open state (door opening error) of the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 based on the control signal related to the door opening detection sensor SE10 from the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the payout control CPU 61a may determine the door opening error. Further, the door opening detection sensor SE10 may be configured to detect only the open state of either the middle frame 12 or the front frame 13.

(Magnetic detection sensor SE6)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a magnetic detection sensor SE6 capable of detecting magnetism (see FIG. 4). The magnetic detection sensor SE6 is arranged in a posture and a position where magnetism (magnetism generation state) can be detected around, for example, the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Then, the magnetism (magnetism generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a is based on the input of the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6. It is configured to determine the magnetic detection sensor error as an abnormality (predetermined abnormality) of. As a result, it is possible to recognize as a magnetic detection sensor error a state in which a fraudulent act attempting to change the behavior of the pachinko ball in the game area 20a is performed by the magnetism generated by the magnetic generator. ..

(Radio wave detection sensor SE7)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor SE7 capable of detecting radio waves (see FIG. 4). The radio wave detection sensor SE7 is arranged in a posture and a position where radio waves (radio wave generation state) can be detected, for example, around the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Then, the radio wave (radio wave generation state) is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a is based on the input of the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7. It is configured to determine the radio wave detection sensor error as an abnormality of. As a result, the radio wave from the radio wave output device is applied to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 to create a pseudo-detection state, and the state in which a fraudulent act to obtain a prize ball is performed is recognized as a radio wave detection sensor error. Is possible.

(Vibration detection sensor SE8)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a vibration detection sensor SE8 capable of detecting vibration (see FIG. 4). The vibration detection sensor SE8 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance of two state systems when an impact of a predetermined frequency is detected. Then, the vibration (vibration generation state) of the pachinko machine 10 is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control CPU 60a is based on the input of the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8. It is configured to determine a vibration detection sensor error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, it is possible to recognize as a vibration detection sensor error a state in which a fraudulent act is performed to intentionally hit the outer surface of the pachinko machine 10 to change the behavior of the pachinko ball in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. It has become.

(2nd start winning detection sensor SE2)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has an open state in which the pachinko ball can be won (winning) and a winning (winning ball) according to the opening / closing operation of the starting opening / closing member 32b (according to the drive of the starting winning solenoid SL1). A second start winning detection sensor SE2 that detects a pachinko ball that has won (winned) in the second starting winning opening 32a while being configured to change the state of the second starting winning opening 32a to an impossible closed state. It is equipped (see Fig. 4). The main control CPU 60a determines a general electric winning error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 based on the occurrence of detection by the second starting winning detection sensor SE2 during the period when the second starting winning opening 32a should be closed. It is configured as. As a result, the second start opening / closing member 32a is opened when the opening / closing member 32b for starting is opened due to a failure or breakage of the opening / closing mechanism, or when an illegal act of forcibly opening the opening / closing member 32b for starting with an illegal tool is performed. It is possible to recognize the occurrence state of winning a prize as a general electric prize winning error.

(Special prize detection sensor SE3)
The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has an open state in which the pachinko ball can be won (winning) and a winning (winning ball) according to the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 33b (according to the drive of the special winning solenoid SL2). It is configured to change the state of the special winning opening 33a to an impossible closed state, and is provided with a special winning detection sensor SE3 that detects a pachinko ball that has won (winned) in the special winning opening 33a (FIG. 4). reference). The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a special electric winning error as an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 based on the occurrence of detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3 during the period when the special winning opening 33a should be closed. .. As a result, the special winning opening 33a is opened when the special opening / closing member 33b is opened due to a failure or breakage of the opening / closing mechanism, or when a fraudulent act of forcibly opening the special opening / closing member 33b with an illegal tool is performed. It is possible to recognize the occurrence state of winning as a special electric winning error.

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

(About game information display M)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is provided with a game information display M capable of displaying various game information. The game information display M includes a plurality of display units (information display units) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg, and is electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 described later. The display content (light emission mode) is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Each display unit (information display unit) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg has one or a plurality of lighting units (LEDs) that can be changed to a lighting state and an extinguishing state, and is lit. A plurality of types of game information are provided for each of the display units (information display units) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg according to the difference in at least one of the number of lighting units, the lighting color, and the lighting position. It is configured to be displayable. Further, each of these display units (information display units) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg display different types of game information. The game information display M is arranged at a position outside the game area 20a on the game board 20 so as not to interfere with the player paying attention to the effect executed by the symbol display device 17. Has been done. The game information display M has a smaller display area than the symbol display device 17 as one display unit, and is displayed on each display unit Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, Mg. It is easy to check all types of information (game information) at once. The game information display M of the first embodiment is composed of a predetermined number of LEDs (lighting units) in which each display unit (information display unit) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf, and Mg can individually control lighting. However, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix display, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be adopted as long as the corresponding information can be displayed or notified.

(About special figure display part Ma, Mb)
The game information display M has a special symbol for notification indicating the result of a special figure hit determination (big hit lottery) performed when the first start winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 32a are won. Special figure display units (information display unit, display means) Ma and Mb for identifiable display of special figures) are provided (see FIG. 3). The special figure display units Ma and Mb finally start a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) after starting the variable display triggered by the winning of the first starting winning opening 31a (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor SE1). The first special figure display unit Ma composed of a plurality of LEDs (8 in the first embodiment) for stopping and displaying one of the two LEDs, and the second starting winning opening 32a (second starting winning detection sensor). A plurality of LEDs (8 in Example 1) that stop and display one of a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "special symbols") after starting the variable display triggered by the detection by SE2. ), And the second special figure display unit Mb. It should be noted that the special figures that are stopped and displayed on the first and second special figure display units Ma and Mb include a plurality of types of special figures as jackpot symbols that can recognize that a jackpot game state is given, and recognition of deviation. One type of special figure as a possible loss display (missing symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit Ma, Mb, respectively. These special figures (a plurality of types of jackpot symbols and one type of out-of-print symbols) correspond to a display in which at least one of the lighting units of the special figure display units Ma and Mb is in a lighting state, and the number of lighting of each other. , At least one of the lighting position and the lighting color is set to be different. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the first special figure display unit Ma is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit Ma The special figure that is stopped and displayed may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the second special figure display unit Mb is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the stop display is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit Mb. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 2.

The fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special figure fluctuation display on the special figure display units Ma and Mb and the type of special figure to be stopped and displayed are the detection of pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. It is determined based on the start winning information (value of the acquired random number) acquired by the main control CPU 60a as an opportunity. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines the value of the special figure hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to give the big hit game state (special figure hit determination), and the special figure used for determining the big hit symbol as a special figure. The value of the random number for determination and the value of the random number for distribution of the special figure variation pattern used for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display and the content of the symbol variation effect are determined by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1, It is acquired according to the detection timing of the pachinko ball by SE2 and stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the main control board 60. Then, the special figure hit determination is performed according to the value of the special figure hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 60c, and if this special figure hit determination results in an error determination result, the special figure is not displayed as a stop display. Determine one type of special figure indicating. When the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the special figure as the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the special figure. Further, a special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 14) that specifies the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display and the content of the symbol variation effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the value of the random number for distribution of the special figure variation pattern.

In Example 1, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 14, the “normal deviation fluctuation pattern HPh” that specifies 8 seconds as the fluctuation time and the “outlier normal reach fluctuation pattern” that specifies 15 seconds as the fluctuation time are specified. "HPr1", "out-of-development reach fluctuation pattern HPr2" that specifies 25 seconds as the fluctuation time, "hit normal reach fluctuation pattern HPa1" that specifies 17 seconds as the fluctuation time, and "hit development" that specifies 27 seconds as the fluctuation time. Reach fluctuation pattern HPa2 ”is set. Of these special figure fluctuation patterns, "normal deviation fluctuation pattern HPh", "outlier normal reach fluctuation pattern HPr1", and "outlier development reach fluctuation pattern HPr2" are determined when the special figure hit judgment is a misjudgment result. It is a possible special figure fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, the "hit normal reach fluctuation pattern HPa1" and the "hit development reach fluctuation pattern HPa2" are special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the special figure hit determination results in a hit determination result.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game state is completed is notified by the special figure which is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display on the special figure display units Ma and Mb. .. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is completed, based on the determination of the jackpot symbol using the value of the random number for determining the special figure. Then, the main control CPU 60a has a probability variation function for improving the probability that the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and a winning prize for improving the ease of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32a (winning probability). It has a rate improvement function, and it is in a probability fluctuation state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation function operates, or in a winning rate improvement state (winning easy state, variation (time reduction) state) in which the winning rate improvement function operates. ), It is possible to generate multiple types of gaming states. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, the first gaming state (low probability low base state) in which neither the probability fluctuation function nor the winning rate improving function is activated, and the second gaming state in which the probability fluctuation function and the winning rate improving function are activated. The game state (high accuracy high base state), the third game state (high accuracy low base state) in which the probability fluctuation function is activated and the winning rate improvement function is not activated, and the probability fluctuation function is not activated to improve the winning rate. It is configured to be able to generate a fourth gaming state (low accuracy and high base state) that activates the function. That is, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is any of the first to fourth gaming states, depending on the type of the special figure as the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units Ma and Mb. Can be identified. The main control CPU 60a sets the value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to "1" corresponding to the probability change state, and the probability fluctuation function does not operate (non-probability change state, low probability state). Is configured to set the value of the probability variation flag to "0". Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the variable / short flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to "1" in response to the variable / short state, and the winning rate improving function does not operate (non-variable short state, In the low base state), the value of the variation flag is set to "0". In the first embodiment, it is easier to win the pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 32a than in the first starting winning opening 31a in the variable short state, while in the non-variable short state, the pachinko ball is in the second starting winning opening 32a. 2 The starting winning opening 32a is maintained in a closed state so that it becomes impossible to win a pachinko ball.

(About special figure reservation display part Mc, Md)
The special figure hold display unit (information display unit, display means) Mc and Md are start winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning opening 31a and the second starting winning opening 32a. Is stored as start hold information (special figure hold information) in the storage means (specifically, the main control RAM 60c provided in the main control board 60) inside the machine, and the number of holds of the start hold information is specified. It is a display unit that can be displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the special figure hold display units Mc and Md mainly control the start winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a. The first special figure hold display unit Mc that displays the number of holds stored as the first start hold information by the RAM 60c, and the start prize information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start prize opening 32a. The main control RAM 60c is composed of a second special figure hold display unit Md that displays the number of holds stored as the second start hold information, and each of each of the special figure hold display units Mc and Md (each in the first embodiment). It is composed of two) LEDs (lighting parts). That is, the number of times of the reserved first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display (the number of symbol variation effects) is notified by the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units Mc and Md. ..

Here, the number of hold of the first start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display unit Mc is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, and the first special figure fluctuates. 1 is subtracted each time the display (design variation effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit Md is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 32a, and the second special figure changes. 1 is subtracted each time the display (design variation effect) is performed. A predetermined upper limit (“4” for any of the first and second start hold information) is set for the hold number of the first and second start hold information, and the first and second start hold are held up to the upper limit. It is set so that the number of information pending can be added respectively.

(About the general map display Me)
After the game information display M starts the variable display triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE5 (passage of the pachinko ball through the gate port (operating port) 35a), finally a plurality of types of symbols (ordinary symbols) are displayed. ) Is provided with a general map display unit (information display unit, display means) Me composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs (lighting units) for stopping and displaying one of them (Fig.). 3). In addition, as the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Public map") that is stopped and displayed on the normal map display unit Me, there are a plurality of types of normal symbols as hit symbols that can recognize that a game per normal figure is given. One type of normal drawing is set as a missing display (missing symbol) that can recognize the missing. These normal figures (multiple types of hit symbols and one type of out-of-print symbols) correspond to a display in which at least one of the lighting parts of the normal figure display unit Me is in a lit state, and the number of lit parts and the number of lit parts are lit. At least one of the position and the lighting color is set to be different.

The main control CPU 60a acquires the values of a plurality of types of random numbers as the operation entry information when the pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and also the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display on the normal map display unit Me and the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display. It is configured to determine the type of normal map to be stopped and displayed based on the operating ball entry information (the value of the acquired random number). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a is used to determine the value of the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure used for determining whether or not to give the game per hit of the normal figure (determination of hitting the normal figure) and the hit symbol used as the normal figure. The value of the random number for figure determination and the value of the random number for distribution of the normal figure fluctuation pattern used for determining the fluctuation time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the normal figure fluctuation display are set according to the detection timing of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE5. It is acquired and stored in the main control RAM 60c as a storage means provided in the main control board 60. Then, the normal figure hit determination is performed according to the value of the random number for the normal figure hit determination stored in the main control RAM 60c, and if the normal figure hit determination results in an out-of-order judgment result, it is out of the ordinary figure to be stopped and displayed. Determine one type of normal map that indicates. In addition, when the hit determination result is a hit determination result, the normal figure as a hit symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the normal figure. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern that specifies the normal map fluctuation time according to the value of the random number for distribution of the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of types.

(About the general drawing hold display section Mf)
The normal figure hold display unit (information display unit, display means) Mf uses the operation input ball information (various random number information such as random numbers for normal figure hit determination) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 35. When stored as operation hold information (normal figure hold information) in the internal storage means (specifically, the main control RAM 60c), it is a display unit that displays the number of holds of the operation hold information in a identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the normal figure hold display unit Mf is a display unit composed of a plurality of (two in the first embodiment) LEDs (lighting units), and the normal figure hold display unit Mf. The number of changes in the general map that is held is notified according to the displayed contents of. The number of operation hold storages displayed by the normal figure hold display unit Mf is added by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 35, and is subtracted by 1 when the normal figure variation display is started. A predetermined upper limit (“4” in the first embodiment) is set for the operation hold storage number, and the operation hold storage number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(About the status display Mg)
The state display unit (information display unit, display means) Mg is a display unit that can identify the game state when a plurality of types of game states in which the game is played are set in the pachinko machine 10. It is composed of a plurality of LEDs (lighting portions) (three in the first embodiment). Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, since the probability variation state and the variation state are set as the gaming state in which the game is performed, the LED of the status display unit Mg has a different lighting pattern (lighting). By lighting according to the position, the number of lights, the lighting color, etc.), the probability change state and the change state as the game state are notified. Here, the state display unit Mg corresponds to the winning symbol when the special figure display units Ma and Mb are lit in the lighting pattern representing the winning symbol (big hit symbol) at the same time or when the big hit game state is performed thereafter. It is set to light in a lighting pattern indicating the game state after the end of the jackpot game state. Further, the state display unit Mg is set to maintain the lighting pattern until the probability variation state or the variation state ends and the next special figure variation display is performed on the special figure display units Ma and Mb.

(About the symbol display device 17)
The symbol display device 17 is electrically connected to the display control board 66, which will be described later, and is controlled by the display control board 66 based on a control signal such as a special figure variation pattern designation command output from the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65. The displayed contents are updated. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is set with a plurality of columns (for example, three columns of left, right, and middle) capable of variablely displaying decorative drawings, which are symbols for effect, and the first start is performed. With the winning of the winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a (establishment of the starting condition), the decorative drawing of each symbol row starts to change. Then, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed (confirmed display) is derived on the stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions defined in each symbol row. That is, the symbol display device 17 is configured to display a predetermined decorative diagram (symbol) in a variable stop display (confirmed display) at an effective stop position after the decorative symbol (symbol) is variablely displayed when the start condition is satisfied. The symbol display device 17 is subjected to a symbol variation effect (variation display of a decorative figure) over a variation time specified by a special symbol variation pattern (see FIG. 14, described later) determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the variation time. The decorative drawing is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) at the end timing of. Here, in the first special figure display unit Ma and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the first special figure variation display are started at the same time, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are displayed. At the same time, the stop display is displayed. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit Mb and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the second special figure variation display are started at the same time, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed. At the same time, the stop display is displayed.

(About various substrates 59,60,61,62,65,66, etc. provided in the pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 4, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 60 including a main control CPU 60a that performs overall control related to pachinko games is arranged. Further, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, an effect control board 65 provided with an effect control CPU 65a for controlling the effect, and the symbol display device according to the effect content determined by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). A display control board 66 provided with a display control CPU 66a for controlling the image display on the 17 is arranged. Further, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 61 provided with the payout control CPU 61a for driving and controlling the ball payout device, and the ball based on the operating state of the operation handle 16. A launch control board 62 including a launch control CPU 62a that drives and controls the launch device 12A is arranged, the payout control board 61 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the launch control board 62 ( The launch control CPU 62a) is electrically connected to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a). Furthermore, on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 4, the required power supply voltage (for example, DC30V) of each part is generated from an external power supply (for example, AC24V) to generate each control board 60,61,62, A power supply board 59 provided with a power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying 65, 66 and other electrical components is provided. Each of the control boards 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66 is arranged on the rear surface side of the pachinko machine 10 in a state of being housed in a transparent board case.

(About the configuration related to the control of pachinko machines)
Next, the specific board configurations and control contents of each of the above-mentioned control boards 59,60,61,62,65,66 included in the pachinko machine 10 are described in the power supply board 59, the payout control board 61, and the launch control board 62. The main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 66 will be described in this order.

(About power supply board 59)
The power supply board 59 is provided with a power supply switch PWS for switching the power supply ON / OFF, and the voltage value of the power supply voltage (hereinafter referred to as the monitoring power supply voltage) supplied to the power supply circuit (not shown) is measured. A power supply cutoff monitoring circuit (not shown) is provided to monitor whether the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. Here, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power supply from the outside of the machine is cut off due to an OFF operation of the power switch PWS or a power failure (when the power supply is cut off).

The power supply board 59 is provided with a reset signal circuit (not shown) connected to the power supply disconnection monitoring circuit. Here, the power off monitoring circuit includes a reset signal circuit, a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), a payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), and an effect control board 65 when the monitoring power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the threshold voltage. A power supply cutoff signal (a signal indicating that the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage) is output to (effect control CPU 65a). Further, the reset signal circuit includes a main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) and a payout control board 61 (payout control) at the start of power supply from the outside of the machine (at the time of power-on or power recovery) and at the time of inputting a power-off signal. A reset signal is output to the CPU 61a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) to regulate the operations of the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. The detailed description of the reset signal is omitted.

Further, the power supply board 59 is provided with a backup power supply (not shown) such as a capacitor. Then, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when a power cutoff signal is output), power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a, and the effect control CPU 65a. ing. Here, the main control board 60, the payout control board 61, and the effect control board 65 are provided with control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c, and various information is temporarily stored in the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. In addition to the regular storage area (work area) for storing data, a backup area is provided. Then, depending on the power supply from the backup power supply, a part or all of various information stored in the regular storage areas of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c is stored (written) in the backup area and stored in the backup area. The information is retained for a certain period of time after the power supply from the outside of the machine to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped. The storage (writing) of various information in the backup area by the control CPUs 60a, 61a, 65a is executed in the power off processing (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned off (when the power off signal is input), and is stored in the backup area. The setting (reading) of the various information to the regular storage area is executed in the data recovery process (see FIG. 9) at the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(About payout control board 61)
As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 61 writes the payout control CPU 61a that executes the control process, the payout control ROM 61b that stores the control program executed by the payout control CPU 61a, and the data necessary for the process of the payout control CPU 61a. -A readable payout control RAM 61c or the like is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to detection sensors such as a full detection sensor SE9, a door open detection sensor SE10, a payout detection sensor SE11, and an ejection ball detection sensor SE12, and is electrically connected to each detection sensor. It is configured to input each of the detection signals of the above and to determine whether or not the detection signal is input. The payout control CPU 61a inputs a control signal corresponding to the presence / absence of a detection signal by the fullness detection sensor SE9, the door open detection sensor SE10, the payout detection sensor SE11, and the discharge ball detection sensor SE12 to the main control CPU 60a, and is used for the main control. The CPU 60a grasps the presence / absence of the detection signal by each of the detection sensors SE9, SE10, SE11, SE12 from the control signal from the payout control CPU 61a. Further, the payout control CPU 61a is electrically connected to the payout motor MT1 as a drive means for rotating the payout sprocket (not shown) to pay out the pachinko ball (prize ball), and drives and controls the payout motor MT1. It is configured to do so. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a) is electrically connected to the external information output terminal board (output terminal board, external relay board) 63, and the external information output terminal board 61 is electrically connected to the external information output terminal board (output terminal board, external relay board) 63. It is configured to output an information signal indicating information about the pachinko machine 10 to the outside of the machine (hall computer) through a plurality of output terminals provided in the 63.

The payout control CPU 61a serves as a payout control means for driving and controlling a ball payout device (ball payout means) based on an input of a payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) from the main control CPU (payout information output means) 60a. It is functioning. Further, the payout control CPU 61a functions as an external output means capable of outputting an information signal related to the game to the outside of the machine through the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63. Further, the payout control CPU 61a functions as a detection determination means capable of executing a detection determination process for determining whether or not detection by the full detection sensor SE9 and the door open detection sensor SE10 has occurred.

The payout control CPU 61a stores a value corresponding to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball payout command command in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c based on the input of the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a. Add to the value (remaining payout) corresponding to the number of pachinko balls to be paid out. Further, the payout control CPU 61a stores in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c a value corresponding to the number of balls to be rented specified by the prize ball payout command command based on the input of the detection signal from the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. Add to the value (remaining payout) corresponding to the number of pachinko balls to be paid out. Then, when the value of the remaining number of payouts stored in the payout control RAM 61c indicates a value of 1 or more, the payout control CPU 61a drives and controls the payout motor MT1 to rotate the payout sprocket according to the remaining number of payouts. Let the pachinko balls be paid out. Further, the payout control CPU 61a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the payout detection sensor SE11, and determines that the detection signal is input from the payout detection sensor SE11 in the detection determination process. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining number of payouts stored in the storage area of the payout control RAM 61c.

Further, the payout control CPU 61a includes a ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 as a trigger detection means for detecting a trigger for causing the ball payout device to execute a pachinko ball payout operation (a prize ball or a ball lending operation), and a cash return operation. It is electrically connected to the return operation detection sensor SE14 for detecting the above, and is configured to input the detection signal from each detection sensor and to determine whether or not the detection signal is input.

The payout control CPU 61a obtains various information about the game based on various commands (error designation commands, etc.) output from the main control CPU 60a, and obtains various information about the game from the output terminal of the external information output terminal board 63. It is configured so that it can be output as an information signal to an external hall computer. Here, the external information output terminal board 63 electrically connected to the payout control CPU 61a is provided with a plurality of output terminals (output terminals 1 to 9), and information corresponding to different information depending on each output terminal. It is designed to output a signal.

For example, the predetermined output terminal 1 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal that outputs a first terminal signal (information signal) indicating the occurrence of a door opening error. When the payout control CPU 61a determines the occurrence of a door opening error based on the input of the detection signal from the door opening detection sensor SE10, the payout control CPU 61a outputs the first terminal signal (information signal) from the output terminal 1 for a predetermined time (in the first embodiment). , Approximately 128ms). The payout control CPU 61a is configured to determine whether a full error has occurred in addition to the door opening error. When the full error is determined, information via the external information output terminal board 63 is determined. Do not output the signal externally.

Further, the output terminal 2 of the external information output terminal board 63 is used as an output terminal for outputting a second terminal signal (information signal) indicating the payout of the prize ball. When the payout control CPU 61a adds the value of the remaining number of payouts stored in the payout control RAMc based on the prize ball payout command command from the main control CPU 60a, the payout control CPU 61a takes a predetermined number of minutes (10 pieces in the first embodiment). Each time the value is increased, the second terminal signal (information signal) is output from the output terminal 2 for a predetermined time (about 128 ms in the first embodiment).

Further, in the output terminal 9 (predetermined terminal) of the external information output terminal board 63, the control state of the main control CPU 60a is in the transition state to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and an error (abnormality) occurs in the pachinko machine 10. It is used as an output terminal that outputs a ninth terminal signal (information signal, security signal) indicating information (information related to security) such as the occurrence of the above. In the first embodiment, the door opening error is configured to be output from the output terminal 1 as a first terminal signal (information signal), but it may be configured to be output from the output terminal 9 as security-related information. Good.

Specifically, the payout control CPU 61a outputs an indefinite time information signal having a length corresponding to the period during which the main control CPU 60a shifts to a predetermined control state (setting change mode or setting confirmation mode described later) from the output terminal 9. On the other hand, when an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 occurs, an information signal for a certain period of time is output from the output terminal 9 with the elapse of a predetermined output time (about 128 ms in the first embodiment) as an output end trigger. It is configured to do.

Here, if another opportunity to newly output the 9th terminal signal occurs during the output of the fixed time information signal (9th terminal signal), the output of the constant time information signal being output ends. After an interval of a certain time (for example, about 128 ms) has elapsed, the output of the terminal 9 signal due to another trigger is started. On the other hand, if another opportunity to newly output the 9th terminal signal occurs during the output of the indefinite time information signal (9th terminal signal), the output of the indefinite time information signal being output is stopped. Then, after an interval of a certain time (for example, about 128 ms) has elapsed, the output of the terminal 9 signal due to another trigger is started.

The output terminals 3 and 4 of the external information output terminal board 63 output the third terminal signal (information signal) and the fourth terminal signal (information signal) indicating the occurrence of winning to the starting winning openings 31a and 32a. It is used as a terminal, the output terminal 5 is used as an output terminal for outputting a fifth terminal signal (information signal) indicating the occurrence of a prize to the special winning opening 33a, and the output terminal 6 is in a jackpot game state. It is used as an output terminal that outputs a sixth terminal signal (information signal) indicating the period during which (or a jackpot game state and a variable state) is given, and the output terminal 7 has a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out. It is used as an output terminal that outputs a 7th terminal signal (information signal) each time the number is reached, and the output terminal 8 outputs an 8th terminal signal (information signal) every time the number of effective spheres increases by a predetermined number. It is used as an output terminal.

(About launch control board 62)
As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control board 62 writes the launch control CPU 62a that executes the control process, the launch control ROM 62b that stores the control program executed by the launch control CPU 62a, and the data necessary for the process of the launch control CPU 62a. -A readable firing control RAM 62c or the like is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the firing control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the touch sensor 16b of the operation handle 16 and is configured to determine whether or not a detection signal is input from the touch sensor 16b. Further, the launch control CPU 62a is electrically connected to the ball launcher (ball launch solenoid) 12A and is configured to drive and control the ball launcher 12A.

(About the main control board 60)
Here, the main control board 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 60 writes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c that can be read, a random number generation circuit 60d that generates a hardware random number used for a special figure hit determination and a normal figure hit determination, which will be described later, are provided.

The random number generation circuit 60d includes a clock transmitter (not shown), a special figure hit determination random number counter (not shown), and a normal figure hit determination random number counter (not shown). The special figure hit determination random number counter counts (updates) the value of the special figure hit determination random number from "0" to "65535" at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter. The random number counter for determining the hit of the normal figure counts (updates) the value of the random number for the hit of the normal figure from "0" to "65535" at the timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter. (Hardware random number update processing). Then, when a signal indicating detection by the start winning winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the special figure hit determination random number counter counts at the time of the input. The value of the determination random number is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as start winning information. Further, when a signal indicating detection by the gate sensor SE5 is input to the random number generation circuit 60d from the main control CPU 60a, the random number for determining the normal figure is counted by the random number counter for determining the normal figure at the time of the input. The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as the operation entry information. The main control board 60 updates the special figure hit determination random number and the normal figure hit determination random number as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while the special figure as software random numbers is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. The values of the random number for determination, the random number for distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern, the random number for determining the general map, and the random number for distribution of the general map fluctuation pattern are updated. The main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to detect a state in which the input of the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d is not normal as an abnormality (random number update error) in the hardware random number update process.

The main control CPU 60a includes a first start prize detection sensor SE1, a second start prize detection sensor SE2, a special prize detection sensor SE3, a normal prize detection sensor SE4, a gate sensor SE5, a magnetic detection sensor SE6, a radio wave detection sensor SE7, and a vibration detection sensor. It is electrically connected to various detection sensors such as SE8 (see FIG. 4), and is configured to input detection signals from each detection sensor and to determine whether or not the detection signal is input. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to various driving means such as the starting winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2, and is configured to drive and control each driving means. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to the game information display M that displays various information related to the game, and each display unit Ma, Mb, Mc, Md, Me, Mf provided in the game information display M is provided. , Mg is configured to control the display content (light emission mode), respectively.

The main control CPU 60a functions as a game control means (control process execution means) for executing a control process (game control process) related to the game and a control process (error control process) related to error determination. In addition, the main control CPU 60a determines whether to generate a game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied (detection by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2) (lottery). In addition to functioning as a hit determination means to be performed, it also functions as a generating means for causing a gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied (detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2). Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an operation control means for executing the drive control process of the start winning solenoid SL1 and the special winning solenoid SL2. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a ball entry detection determination means capable of executing a detection determination process for determining whether or not detection by the entry ball detection means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5 has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as a payout information output means for outputting a payout information signal (prize ball payout command command) triggered by detection of a pachinko ball by the ball entry detection means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. ..

Further, the main control CPU 60a causes an abnormal state (error) related to the detection sensor triggered by detection by the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the vibration detection sensor SE8, the second start winning detection sensor SE2, and the special winning detection sensor SE3. It functions as an error determination means for determining whether or not it has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a functions as an error determination means for determining whether an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 has occurred depending on whether or not the input of the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d is normal. There is.

Further, the main control CPU 60a determines the game time (for example, the special figure fluctuation time) when the time determination condition is satisfied (for example, execution of the special figure start process described later) (for example, executes the special figure fluctuation time determination process described later). It functions as a time determination means and also as a timekeeping control means for measuring the game time. Then, the main control CPU 60a is configured to advance the game according to the measurement of the game time. Further, the main control CPU 60a updates the display of the information display unit (for example, the special figure display unit Ma, Mb) according to the measurement of the game time (for example, the special figure fluctuation time) (executes the display control process described later). It functions as a display control means.

Here, the main control board 60 is provided with a clear switch CLS for initializing (erasing the backed up stored information) the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c provided in the predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65. At the same time, a clear circuit (not shown) connected to the clear switch CLS is provided. In the first embodiment, when the power switch PWS of the power supply board 59 is turned on (power is turned on) while the clear switch CLS is turned on, a clear signal is output from the clear circuit to the control boards 60, 61, 65. The control CPUs 60a, 61a, 65a provided on the predetermined control boards 60, 61, 65 that have received the clear signal initialize the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c as storage means provided on the control boards 60, 61, 65. It is designed to perform processing. In the following description, the operation for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c (performing the ON operation of the clear switch CLS and the ON operation of the power switch PWS at the same time) may be referred to as a "clear operation". is there. Further, in the following description, a power-on operation without initialization of the control RAMs 60c, 61c, 65c (performing a power-on operation of the power switch PWS while the clear switch CLS is OFF) is referred to as a "power recovery operation". In some cases.

(Regarding the storage area and storage contents in the main control RAM 60c)
In the main control RAM 60c, as a storage area for storing information to be backed up, a game information storage area in which the stored contents are erased by the clear operation of the clear switch CLS and a storage area even if the clear switch CLS is cleared are stored. A base information storage area and a setting information storage area where the contents are not erased are provided. Here, as the information stored in the game information storage area, for example, information that can specify the game state (values of the probability variation flag, variation flag, and jackpot flag) and information that can identify the progress of the game (information that can identify the progress of the game ( The measured value of the game time, which will be described later, the number of times the round game has been executed during the big hit game state, etc.), the start prize information (values of various random numbers) acquired according to the prizes in the start prize openings 31a and 32a, and There are operation entry information (values of various random numbers) acquired in response to entry into the gate port 35a, non-output information of commands, and the like. In addition, information that can identify an error (value of an error flag described later) is also stored in this game information storage area.

On the other hand, the base information storage area of the main control RAM 60c is used as a storage area for storing information (base information) capable of specifying the calculated base value. The base value is the total number of prize balls with respect to the total number of effective balls in the first game state (low probability low base state, which is a normal game state) in which the winning rate improvement function is not activated and the jackpot game state is not activated. The main control CPU 60a updates the stored contents of the base information storage area by calculating at a predetermined cycle (for example, every time the total number of effective spheres increases by a predetermined number). The base value is a value calculated by the formula "total number of prize balls in the low probability low base state / total number of effective balls in the low probability low base state x 100", and the prize in the low probability low base state. Numerical information corresponding to the total number of spheres and numerical information corresponding to the total number of effective spheres in the low accuracy and low base state are stored in the base information storage area as base information.

Further, in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a probability setting value (described later) for specifying the probability that the special figure hit judgment executed by the main control CPU 60a will be the hit judgment result (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability"). As a result, one of the plurality of types is stored as a reference value to be referred to at the time of determining the hit of the special figure.

(About setting the jackpot probability (probability setting value))
In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types (6 types in the first embodiment) of probability setting values (setting values) for specifying the jackpot probability (probability that the special figure hit judgment becomes the hit judgment result) are stored. .. Then, the main control CPU 60a executes the special figure hit determination based on the jackpot probability corresponding to the probability set value set as the reference value. In addition, as a plurality of types of jackpot probabilities corresponding to a plurality of types of probability set values, a total of 6 sets of jackpot probabilities, which are a set of a probability used in a non-probability state (low probability) and a probability used in a probabilistic state (high probability). Is defined, and the probability setting value to be set as a reference value can be arbitrarily selected and changed by a setting change operation (described later). It should be noted that each of the plurality of types of probability setting values has a one-to-one correspondence with the jackpot probability (low probability and high probability). Specifically, the first jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "1" is 1 / 99.9 for the low probability and 1 / 49.95 for the high probability, and the probability setting value "2". The second jackpot probability corresponding to is 1/94.98 for the low probability and 1 / 47.49 for the high probability, and the third jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "3" is The low probability is 1 / 89.9 and the high probability is 1 / 44.95, and the fourth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "4" is 1 / 84.89 for the low probability. The high probability is 1/42.45, and the fifth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "5" is 1/79.92 for the low probability and 1/39.96 for the high probability. The sixth jackpot probability corresponding to the probability setting value "6" is 1/69.94 for the low probability and 1/34.97 for the high probability. That is, the probability setting values "1" to "6" are values that specify the stage regarding the degree of advantage of the game.

Here, the main control CPU 60a has a setting change mode (setting change state) and a setting confirmation mode in the control state (initial state, non-game state) from when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on to when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the playable state. It is configured so that it can be moved to (setting confirmation status). In the setting change mode, the probability setting value (big hit probability) set as the reference value at that time is referred to another probability setting value (big hit probability) for the probability setting value that specifies the stage related to the advantage degree of the game. It is a control state in which the setting change operation for changing the value (big hit probability) is possible. Further, the setting confirmation mode is a control state in which it is possible to confirm the probability setting value which is the reference value at that time without allowing the change of the reference value (change of the jackpot probability). The main control CPU 60a is under a specific condition that the ON operation state of the power switch PWS, the ON posture of the setting operation unit 91 described later, and the detection state of the door open detection sensor SE10 are simultaneously satisfied. Further, when the clear switch CLS is operated, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, while when the clear switch CLS is not operated, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 60 is targeted for operations when starting and ending the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode as a configuration related to the selection / change of the probability setting value (big hit probability). Setting operation unit 91, a performance indicator 92 that displays the probability setting value (corresponding display information) in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and a setting change that changes the probability setting value (reference value) in the setting change mode. A setting change operation means to be operated is provided. In the first embodiment, the above-mentioned clear switch CLS is also used as the setting changing operation means. On the other hand, a setting changing operation means may be provided separately from the clear switch CLS.

The setting operation unit 91 is a cylindrical cylinder having a slit-shaped keyhole 91a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted on a protruding end surface, and the setting operation unit 91 is inserted into the keyhole 91a at a predetermined angle in the outer peripheral direction. It is configured so that it can only be rotated. Specifically, the setting operation unit 91 can be displaced between the off-position in which the longitudinal direction of the keyhole 91a faces in the vertical direction (see FIG. 5) and the on-position in which the longitudinal direction of the keyhole 91a faces in the left-right direction. With the rotation operation of the setting key inserted into the keyhole 91a, it is possible to operate a clockwise rotation of 90 degrees from the off posture to the on posture and a counterclockwise rotation of 90 degrees from the on posture to the off posture. it can. The setting operation unit 91 is configured to allow the insertion and removal of the setting key with respect to the keyhole 91a only in the off posture. The main board case 100 that houses the main control board 60 is formed with an opening 101 that exposes the clear switch CLS and an opening 102 that exposes the protruding end face of the setting operation unit 91. The clear switch CLS and the setting operation unit 91 can be operated without opening 100. On the other hand, the performance indicator 92 is covered with a main substrate case 100 made of a transparent synthetic resin material so that the displayed contents are visible and inaccessible.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the performance display 92 includes four 7-segment display units 92a composed of seven segments. Each 7-segment display unit 92a is configured to be able to display an integer of "0" to "9" and an alphabet such as "b" or "E" depending on the combination of the lighting positions of the segments. Note that FIG. 6 shows the performance indicator 92, and the lit segment is shown in color. After the power is turned on, the main control CPU 60a basically (in a game-enabled state) displays the above-mentioned base value on the performance display 92. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, "b" is displayed on the leftmost 7-segment display 92a of the performance display 92, and numerical values indicating the base value are displayed using the three 7-segment display 92a on the right side. (In FIG. 6, "98" is displayed).

Further, the main control CPU 60a lights and displays the above-mentioned probability setting value on the performance display 92 during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the numerical values "1" to "6" indicating the probability set values are displayed using the 7-segment display unit 92a at the right end of the performance display 92. The probability setting value displayed in the setting confirmation mode is the probability setting value set as the reference value at that time. On the other hand, the probability setting value displayed in the setting change mode represents the probability setting value selected as the change destination. In the setting change mode, the probability setting value changes in order each time the clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means is operated. For example, when the probability setting value "1" is set as a reference value, "1" is displayed at the start of the setting change mode, and every time the setting change operation is performed thereafter, "2" → "3" ... The numerical values from "1" to "6" change in a loop in the order of "6" → "1" → "2" .... The same applies when a probability setting value other than "1" is set as a reference value. For example, when the probability setting value "5" is set as a reference value, "1" is set at the start of the setting change mode. 5 ”is displayed, and each time the setting change operation is performed thereafter, the change is made in the order of“ 6 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”…“ 6 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”….

In addition, the main control CPU 60a has an abnormal state (hereinafter referred to as "first setting error") in which the probability setting value is not set normally (or the probability setting value may not be set normally). In this case, the occurrence of the abnormal state is notified by the lighting display of the performance indicator 92. Here, in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a first sets each of the fact that an abnormality has occurred in the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c and that an abnormality has occurred in the probability set value set as the reference value. It is configured so that it can be determined as an error. When the main control CPU 60a determines that this first setting error has occurred, an operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode (first transition operation) or an operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode (the operation of shifting to the setting confirmation mode). Regardless of whether or not the second transition operation) has been performed, "E1" is displayed using the two 7-segment display units 92a on the right side of the performance display 92 (see FIG. 6).

Further, when the power supply is cut off during the setting change mode, the main control CPU 60a notifies the performance display 92 when the power is turned on thereafter. That is, it is not common to shut off the power of the pachinko machine 10 during the setting change mode, and when such a state occurs, a fraudulent act of illegally changing the setting of the probability setting value has been performed. Is suspected. Therefore, in the first embodiment, when it is determined that the setting change mode was in the state at the time of the previous power failure at the time of turning on the power, it is regarded as an abnormal state (hereinafter referred to as "second setting error") by lighting the performance indicator 92. Notify. When the main control CPU 60a determines that this second setting error has occurred, "E2" is displayed using the two 7-segment display units 92a on the right side of the performance display 92 (see FIG. 6). However, in the first embodiment, when the operation of shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode (first shift operation) is performed, the occurrence of the second setting error is not determined and the mode shifts to the setting change mode as it is. It is designed to do. This is because an arbitrary probability setting value can be set as a reference value by shifting to the setting change mode with the first shift operation.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when a setting error (first setting error, second setting error) occurs. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a executes a setting error notification for notifying that a setting error has occurred during the period from the input of the setting error designation command to the power off. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, a dedicated image including the characters "setting error" and "please change the setting" is displayed using substantially the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Is displayed. Further, when the payout control CPU 61a inputs the setting change start command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (information signal for a certain period of time) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to shift to the setting change mode (see t5 in FIG. 7) when the first shift operation is performed. Here, in the first transition operation, the door open detection sensor SE10 is set to the detection state for the pachinko machine 10 in the state where the power is cut off (see t1 in FIG. 7), and the setting operation unit 91 is switched to the on position. (See t2 in FIG. 7), the power switch PWS is turned on (power is turned on) while the clear switch CLS is in the operating state (see t3 in FIG. 7). That is, the operation including the clear operation (initialization of the main control RAM 60c) is defined as the first transition operation (condition for shifting the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode). Further, the first transition operation includes an operation of turning the setting operation unit 91 into the ON posture by using the setting key. Further, the first transition operation includes an operation of setting the door opening detection sensor SE10 in the detection state (that is, opening the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13). As a result, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode only when a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. Then, only the manager of the game store can shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode and change the reference value (big hit probability) (general players and the like shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode. Can't be done). Since the door opening detection sensor SE10 is electrically connected to the payout control board 61 (payout control CPU 61a), the main control CPU 60a uses the detection state of the door openness detection sensor SE10 as a control signal from the payout control CPU 61a. Grasp based on.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to initialize the main control RAM 60c with the transition to the setting change mode. In this case, the main control CPU 60a erases the game information stored in the game information storage area in the main control RAM 60c, while the setting information stored in the setting information storage area in the main control RAM 60c and the main control RAM 60c. Do not erase the base information stored in the base information storage area.

Here, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment initializes the main control RAM 60c with the transition to the setting change mode (first transition operation) as described above, and also when the setting change mode is terminated. , It is configured to initialize the main control RAM 60c again.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a RAM clear designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when a power-on operation (clear operation) accompanied by initialization of the main control RAM 60c is performed. There is. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a also outputs the RAM clear designation command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when the first transition operation including the clear operation is performed (at the time of transition to the setting change mode). As will be described later, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the RAM clear notification for a predetermined time after inputting the RAM clear designation command. Further, when the RAM clear designation command is input, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (indefinite time information signal) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63. Here, at the time of transition to the setting change mode, the start of the RAM clear notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a is made to wait with the first transition operation (input of the setting change start command described later) as an opportunity. (See t8 in FIG. 7). That is, the RAM clear notification is not performed during the setting change mode, but is started after the setting change mode ends. The RAM clear notification that has been waited for by the transition to the setting change mode ends the setting change mode (inputs the setting change end command described later) (see t6 in FIG. 7), and the door open detection sensor SE10 does not detect it. It is started when the state is reached (see t8 in FIG. 7).

In the setting change mode, by operating the clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means while keeping the setting operation unit 91 in the on position, a numerical value indicating an arbitrary probability setting value is displayed on the performance display 92. To. The main control CPU 60a terminates the setting change mode when the setting key is operated during the setting change mode and the setting operation unit 91 is displaced from the on posture to the off posture. In this case, the probability setting value displayed on the performance display 92 is set as a reference value. As a result, in the subsequent game-enabled state, the probability setting value set as the reference value at the end of the setting change mode becomes the jackpot probability in the special figure hit determination. The main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the display of the performance display 92 from the probability set value to the base value (see t7 in FIG. 7) when the setting change mode ends (shift to the game-enabled state). ..

Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting change start command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the start of the setting change mode accompanying the first transition operation. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting change end command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when the setting change mode is terminated due to the displacement of the setting operation unit 91 to the off posture in the setting change mode. Has been done. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a notifies that the setting change mode is in progress (executes the setting change notification) during the period from the input of the setting change start command to the input of the setting change end command. It has become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, a dedicated image including the characters "setting is being changed" is displayed using substantially the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Further, the payout control CPU 61a transmits the ninth terminal signal as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 during the period from the input of the setting change start command to the input of the setting change end command. (Indefinite time information signal) is output.

Further, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display M so that the display content is different from the normal display content during the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game information display M is completely turned off.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to shift to the setting confirmation mode (see t15 in FIG. 8) when the second shift operation is performed. Here, in the second transition operation, the door open detection sensor SE10 is set to the detection state for the pachinko machine 10 in the state where the power is cut off (see t11 in FIG. 8), and the setting operation unit 91 is switched to the on position. (See t12 in FIG. 8), the power switch PWS is turned on (power is turned on) without the clear switch CLS being in the operating state (while maintaining the non-operating state) (see t13 in FIG. 8). That is, the operation including the power recovery operation is defined as the second transition operation (condition for shifting the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode). That is, the point that the main control CPU 60a can be shifted to the setting confirmation mode only when a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied is the same as in the setting change mode. Then, only the manager of the game store can shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode and confirm the reference value (big hit probability) (general players and the like shift the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode). I can't let you). However, the second transition operation does not include a clear operation for initializing the main control RAM 60c (a power recovery operation is included).

The main control CPU 60a is configured to output a recovery command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when a power-on operation (power recovery operation) without initializing the main control RAM 60c is performed. There is. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a also outputs a recovery command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when the second transition operation including the power recovery operation is performed (at the time of transition to the setting confirmation mode). As will be described later, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the power recovery notification for a predetermined time after inputting the recovery command. Further, when the payout control CPU 61a inputs a recovery command, the payout control CPU 61a outputs a ninth terminal signal (indefinite time information signal) as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63. Here, at the time of transition to the setting confirmation mode, the start of the power recovery notification under the control of the effect control CPU 65a is waited for by the second transition operation (input of the setting confirmation start command described later). (See t18 in FIG. 8). That is, the power recovery notification is not performed during the setting confirmation mode, but is started after the setting confirmation mode ends. The power recovery notification that has been waiting due to the transition to the setting confirmation mode ends the setting confirmation mode (inputs the setting confirmation end command described later) (see t16 in FIG. 8), and the door open detection sensor SE10 does not detect it. It is started when the state is reached (see t18 in FIG. 8).

In the setting confirmation mode, while the setting operation unit 91 is kept in the on position, a numerical value indicating the probability setting value set as the reference value at that time is continuously displayed on the performance display 92. The main control CPU 60a terminates the setting confirmation mode when the setting key is operated during the setting confirmation mode and the setting operation unit 91 is displaced from the on posture to the off posture. With the end of this setting confirmation mode (transition to the playable state), the main control CPU 60a is configured to switch the display of the performance display 92 from the probability set value to the base value (see t17 in FIG. 8).

Here, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting confirmation start command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a, triggered by the start of the setting confirmation mode accompanying the second transition operation. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to output a setting confirmation end command to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a when the setting confirmation mode is terminated due to the displacement of the setting operation unit 91 to the off posture in the setting confirmation mode. Has been done. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a notifies that the setting confirmation mode is in progress (executes the setting change notification) during the period from the input of the setting confirmation start command to the input of the setting confirmation end command. It has become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, a dedicated image including the characters "setting is being confirmed" is displayed using substantially the entire display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17. Further, the payout control CPU 61a transmits the ninth terminal signal as a security signal via the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 during the period from the input of the setting confirmation start command to the input of the setting confirmation end command. (Indefinite time information signal) is output.

Further, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display M to be different from the normal display content during the period from the start to the end of the setting confirmation mode. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game information display M is fully lit.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to set the detection of the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, and the vibration detection sensor SE8 to the enabled state during the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode (t4 in FIG. 7). And t14 in FIG. 8). That is, the main control CPU 60a can detect fraudulent acts due to magnetism, radio waves, and vibrations by the fraud detection sensors SE6, SE7, and SE8 during the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. However, regarding the detection information of the detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8 in the setting change mode, the main control RAM 60c is initialized at the end of the setting change mode, so that the game information storage area of the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting change mode. It is supposed to be erased from.

(About error judgment control)
Next, an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 that can be determined by the main control CPU 60a will be described.

The main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine a "first setting error" related to the probability setting value (setting value) and a "second setting error" related to other than the probability setting value as a setting error as an abnormality related to the setting of the control content. Has been done. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a of the first embodiment has a state in which an abnormality (RAM destruction) has occurred in the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c at the time of turning on the power accompanied by the clear operation, and a state at which the power is turned on without the clear operation. In the above, a state in which an abnormality (set value destruction) occurs in the probability set value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c can be determined as a first setting error. Further, the main control CPU 60a can determine as a second setting error a state in which the power is turned on without the clearing operation after the power interruption that occurs when the control state at the time of power interruption is the setting change mode.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that a state in which an abnormality in the hardware random number update process by the random number generation circuit 60d has occurred can be determined as a "random number update error". Specifically, it is confirmed (detected) whether or not the main control CPU 60a normally inputs the random number confirmation signal from the random number generation circuit 60d provided on the main control board 60, and the random number is confirmed from the random number generation circuit 60d. It is determined that a random number update error has occurred in response to the detection of an abnormal signal input.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the detection state of magnetism by the magnetic detection sensor SE6 can be determined as a "magnetic detection sensor error". Specifically, when it is determined that the main control CPU 60a continuously inputs the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor SE6 for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms), it is determined that the magnetic detection sensor error has occurred. It has become.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the detection state of the radio wave by the radio wave detection sensor SE7 can be determined as a "radio wave detection sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor SE7 has been input a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) or more within a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms), a radio wave detection sensor error occurs. It is designed to determine that it has occurred.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the vibration detection state by the vibration detection sensor SE8 can be determined as a “vibration detection sensor error”. Specifically, when it is determined that the main control CPU 60a continuously inputs the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor SE8 for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms), it is determined that the vibration detection sensor error has occurred. It has become.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is subjected to a predetermined number of times (implementation) during the period in which the pachinko ball winning (winning) into the special winning opening 33a closes the special opening / closing member 33b (the period in which the special winning solenoid SL2 is degaussed). In Example 1, the state in which the occurrence occurs more than once) can be determined as a "special electric winning error". Specifically, from the timing when the main control CPU 60a finishes the final round game in the big hit game state to the time when the next big hit game state is given, the main control CPU 60a starts from the special winning detection sensor SE3. When it is determined that the special winning opening 33a has been won more than a predetermined number of times (twice) based on the detection signal of, it is determined that a special electric winning error has occurred every time the winning is determined after the predetermined number of times. It has become like. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a terminates or continues the notification regarding the special electric winning error (special electric winning error notification) according to a predetermined condition (described later), but notifies until the power is turned off. May be configured to continue.

Further, the main control CPU 60a has a predetermined number of times during the period in which the pachinko ball winning (winning) into the second starting winning opening 32a closes the starting opening / closing member 32b (the period in which the starting winning solenoid SL1 is degaussed). It is configured so that a state in which the occurrence (twice in the first embodiment) or more can be determined as a "solenoid winning error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a detects from the second start winning detection sensor SE2 during the period from the timing when the main control CPU 60a ends the game per normal figure until the next game per normal figure is granted. When it is determined that the second starting winning opening 32a has won a predetermined number of times (twice) or more based on the signal, it is determined that a general electric winning error has occurred every time the winning is determined after the predetermined number of times. It is designed to do. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a terminates or continues the notification regarding the general electric winning error (general electric winning error notification) according to a predetermined condition (described later), but the power is turned off. It may be configured to continue the notification until.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the continuous detection state by the fullness detection sensor SE9 can be determined as a "fullness error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the full detection sensor SE9 based on the control signal from the payout control CPU 61a, and detects the fullness in the detection determination process. When the state of determining that the detection signal is input from the sensor SE9 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that a full error has occurred. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the fullness error has been resolved when the state in which the detection signal is not input from the fullness detection sensor SE9 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms).

Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured so that the detection state by the door opening detection sensor SE10 can be determined as a "door opening error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a executes a detection determination process for determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the door open detection sensor SE10 based on the control signal from the payout control CPU 61a, and in the detection determination process, the door is determined. When the state of determining that the detection signal is input from the opening detection sensor SE10 is continuous for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms), it is determined that the door opening error has occurred. Further, the payout control CPU 61a determines that the door opening error has been resolved when there is no input of the detection signal from the door opening detection sensor SE10.

(Main processing)
The main processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, the main control CPU 60a executes the initial setting process necessary for the main control CPU 60a to operate normally when the power switch PWS of the power supply board 59 is switched from OFF to ON and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. (Step S101). In this case, the main control CPU 60a also sets to periodically generate the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) described later. Specifically, an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for measuring the interrupt generation interval is set in a register of a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the main control board 60, and a timer interrupt process is generated. Allow. However, the main control CPU 60a does not permit the execution of the processes from step S505 to step S511 described later in this timer interrupt process. Further, in the timer interrupt process, the process (timekeeping process) of step S503 described later is limitedly permitted (the process of measuring the game time is not permitted), and the process (detection determination process) of step S504 described later is limited. (Only the detection sensors SE6, SE7, and SE8 that detect magnetism, radio waves, and vibrations with a high possibility of fraudulent activity are valid). As a result, the pachinko machine 10 is maintained in a game stopped state in which control related to the game is not executed until the main control CPU 60a executes the process (device setting) of step S115 described later. Then, when the initial setting process is completed, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the access permission state (step S102).

Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the clear switch CLS is turned on at the timing when the power switch PWS is switched on (step S103). In the determination process of step S103, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not there is an input of the clear signal from the clear switch circuit, and when it is determined that the clear signal is input (in the case of affirmative determination). Moves to the process of step S104 (described later). If the main control CPU 60a determines that the clear signal has not been input in the determination process of step S103 (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a shifts to the process of step S107 and saves the data in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Check the data to see if the backup data is normal. Specifically, the RAM judgment value (checksum value) is calculated, and the calculated RAM judgment value is compared with the RAM judgment value saved in the power off processing (step S402, see FIG. 12) described later, and is normal. Determine if it is a value. Then, when it is determined in step S107 that the backup data is not normal (in the case of a negative determination), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup data is normal (in the case of affirmative determination), the process proceeds to step S108.

The main control CPU 60a clears (erases) the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c (game information storage area) in the process of step S104. That is, when an affirmative determination is made in step S103 described above (when a clear signal is input), the main control CPU 60a performs a power off process (described later) when the power is turned off (when the power switch PWS is turned off or when a power failure occurs). The backup data stored and held in step S402) is cleared, and the initial value is set in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a initializes the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S104, and then starts the pachinko machine 10. However, in this case, the main control CPU 60a erases only the game information stored in the game information storage area, and the base information stored in the base information storage area and the setting information stored in the setting information storage area are obtained. Do not erase.

When the process of step S104 is completed, the main control CPU 60a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c have been cleared, and outputs the command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a (step S105). As a result, the notification corresponding to the clear operation (RAM clear notification) is executed based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. However, when the main control CPU 60a outputs the setting change start command in step S106 (process related to the setting change) described later, the effect control CPU 65a inputting the command controls the execution of the RAM clear notification, and the setting change mode ends. Wait until a later timing.

Here, the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to setting change (shift to the setting change mode) of the probability setting value (big hit probability) in step S106 following step S105 described above. This process (step S106) will be described later.

When an abnormality in the backup data is determined in the data check in step S107, the main control CPU 60a is subjected to the power off processing (step S402 described later) performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch PWS is turned off or when there is a power failure). The backup data stored and retained is cleared, and the initial value is set in the main control RAM 60c (step S112). In this case, in the following step S113, the main control CPU 60a controls to change the display content of the performance display 92 to "E1" and notify an abnormality of the pachinko machine 10 (a setting error as an abnormality of the main control RAM 60c). I do. Then, the main control CPU 60a maintains the game stopped state (step S114) until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off thereafter, and does not shift to the normal process (see FIG. 12) described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S107 described above (when the backup data is normal), the main control CPU 60a sets the value of the power off flag to "0" (step S108). The power off flag is always set to a value of "0" in the main control RAM 60c, and is "1" in the processing of the main control CPU 60a (non-maskable interrupt processing) when the power supply from the outside of the machine is cut off. Is changed to. That is, the value of the power off flag is set to "1" when the power off signal from the power supply board 59 is input to the main control board 60 in response to the occurrence of power off or power failure. When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 60a shifts to the process of step S109. The value of the power off flag is also set to "0" in step S104 and step S112 described above.

Next, in step S109, the main control CPU 60a executes the data recovery process based on the information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. In this data recovery process, the main control CPU 60a sets the contents backed up when the power is turned off in the regular storage area (work area) of the main control RAM 60c, and restores the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off.

When the process of step S109 is completed, the main control CPU 60a sets a recovery command indicating that the power supply has been restored, and outputs the command to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a (step S110). As a result, the notification (recovery notification) corresponding to the power recovery operation is executed based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. However, when the main control CPU 60a outputs the setting confirmation start command in step S111 (process related to the setting confirmation) described later, the effect control CPU 65a that input the command controls the execution of the power recovery notification, and the setting confirmation mode ends. Wait until a later timing. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped (power is cut off) in the middle of the symbol variation effect, the effect control CPU 65a that has input the recovery command output from the main control CPU 60a in the step S109 displays the symbol. Regarding the effects related to the device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, and the game board lamp 24, the execution of the effects is restarted from the next symbol variation effect.

Here, the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to setting confirmation (shift to the setting confirmation mode) of the probability setting value (big hit probability) in step S111 following the step S110 described above. This process (step S111) will be described later.

After the processing of step S106 or step S111 is completed, the main control CPU 60a executes processing such as device setting (step S115). Here, the main control CPU 60a sets the detection sensors (ball entry detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE5, which have been invalid since the power was turned on, into a detectable state.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is a control process in the timer interrupt process that was partially restricted at the time when the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) was permitted to occur in step S115 (at the time of step S101 described above). Allow execution. As a result, the processes from step S505 to step S511 described later in the timer interrupt process can be executed, and the game time is measured in step S503 (timekeeping process) described later and in step S504 (detection determination process) described later. The detection state can be determined by the detection sensors (ball entry detection means) SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. For example, the special electric winning error and the general electric winning error can be determined at this point. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 (main control CPU 60a) repeats the normal processing (see FIG. 12) described later after the processing of step S115 by the main control CPU 60a is repeated unless the power cutoff signal is input, which is a control processing related to the game. Shifts to an executable control state (changes from a game stopped state to a game enabled state).

(Normal processing)
Next, the normal processing performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the normal process, the main control CPU 60a first determines whether the value of the power cutoff flag set in the main control RAM 60c is "1" (step S401). Here, when the main control board 60 inputs the power cutoff signal from the power supply board 59 (when the power supply is turned off), the main control board 60 forces the non-maskable interrupt process to the process of the main control CPU 60a regardless of the control state of the main control CPU 60a. The value of the power off flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1". Then, when the value of the power off flag is determined to be "1" in the determination process of step S401 (in the case of affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a executes the power off process (step S402). .. On the other hand, when the value of the power off flag is determined to be "0" (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a shifts to the process of step S403 described later.

In the power cutoff process (step S402), the main control CPU 60a sets the timer interrupt process to be prohibited. Then, the main control CPU 60a stores the game information necessary for restoring the game state or the like at the time of power recovery in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Then, the main control CPU 60a calculates the RAM determination value (checksum value) referred to at the start of power supply from the outside of the machine in this power off processing, and the calculated RAM determination value is used as the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. Remember in.

Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a power-off command in the power-off process (step S402), and outputs a power-off command to the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 66a, and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the access prohibited state in the power supply cutoff process. When the main control CPU 60a completes the series of power off processing described above, the main control CPU 60a enters a loop state (standby state) in which the processing is not performed until the voltage value is completely reduced.

On the other hand, when the value of the power off flag is determined to be "0" in the determination process of step S401 described above (in the case of a negative determination), the main control CPU 60a is subjected to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. It is determined whether or not the occurrence occurred in the period after the end of the process of S115 (see FIG. 9) or in the period after the end of the previous step S401 (step S403). Then, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the timer interrupt processing has occurred (in the case of an affirmative determination), the main control CPU 60a shifts to the processing of step S401 described above. If it is determined in the process of step S403 that the timer interrupt process has not occurred (if a negative determination is made), the main control CPU 60a repeatedly executes the determination process of step S403 until the timer interrupt process occurs.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, the timer interrupt process performed by the main control CPU 60a will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The main control CPU 60a first executes a command input / output process in the timer interrupt process (step S501). The commands that can be output in this command input / output process are commands set in relation to the timer interrupt process, for example, a prize ball payout command command, a start winning command (described later), and a jackpot start command. (See below) and jackpot end command (see below), open command (see below) and close command (see below), probability change start command (see below) and probability change end command (see below), change start command (see below) and change There are an end command (described later), a special figure fluctuation pattern specification command (described later), a normal figure hit start command (described later), a normal figure hit end command (described later), an error specification command (described later), and the like.

Further, in this command input / output process, the main control CPU 60a is a command output by the payout control CPU 61a (payout control board 61) (full error specification command (described later), full error resolution command (described later), door open error specification command. (Described later) and a door opening error elimination command (described later), etc.) are input, and the input command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (effect control board 65).

In step S502, the main control CPU 60a executes the error determination process. In this error determination process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not an abnormal state (error) of the pachinko machine 10 has occurred, and when it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred, an error corresponding to the generated abnormal state occurs. Set the value of the judgment flag to "1". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a includes a random number update error determination flag, a magnetic error determination flag, a radio wave error determination flag, a vibration error determination flag, and a special electric winning error determination flag as error determination flags stored in the main control RAM 60c. Each value of the general electric prize winning error determination flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the value of each error determination flag is "1". Then, when the value of any of the error determination flags is "1", the main control CPU 60a identifies the error determination flag whose value is "1", and specifies the error corresponding to the identified error determination flag. Set the command. The set error designation command is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a in response to the execution of the command input / output process (step S501) described above.

In step S503, the main control CPU 60a executes a timekeeping process for measuring the game time (fluctuation time, etc.) related to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a has the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern and the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display to the start timing of the next special figure fluctuation display as the game time related to the progress of the game. The special map fluctuation interval time, which is the waiting time, the normal map fluctuation time specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern, and the normal map, which is the waiting time from the end timing of the normal map fluctuation display to the start timing of the next normal map fluctuation display. The variable interval time, the opening time which is the time when the opening effect is performed in the jackpot game state, the ending time which is the time when the ending effect is performed in the jackpot game state, and the special electric opening time which is the maximum duration of each round game. , The round interval time, which is the waiting time from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game, and the normal electricity opening time, which is the opening time of the second start winning opening 32a in the game per figure, are timed. It is configured to be measurable in (step S503). In the first embodiment, the special opening / closing member 33b is opened during the period in which the round game is granted, but the special opening / closing member 33b is opened in a part of the period in which the round game is granted. It may be opened. In this case, in step S302, the maximum duration from the start timing of the round game can be measured, and a part of the maximum duration can be measured as the special electric opening time.

Further, in the timekeeping process of step S503, the main control CPU 60a measures not only the plurality of types of game times described above, but also the time required for each error determination in the error determination process (step S502) described above. It has become.

In step S504, the main control CPU 60a is a detection sensor electrically connected to the main control CPU 60a (first start winning detection sensor SE1, second start winning detection sensor SE2, special winning detection sensor SE3, normal winning detection sensor). The detection determination process for determining whether or not the detection signal from the SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the magnetic detection sensor SE6, the radio wave detection sensor SE7, the vibration detection sensor SE8, etc.) is input is executed. In this detection determination process, whether or not the main control CPU 60a is in the detection state for each ball entry detection means according to the presence or absence of input of detection signals from various ball entry detection means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, SE5. It is determined whether or not each error detection sensor is in the detection state according to the presence or absence of input of detection signals from various error detection sensors SE6, SE7, SE8 (, SE2, SE3). It has become. Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines the detection state (that the detection signal is input) of any one of the plurality of input ball detection means SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4, the input corresponding to the detection state. It is decided to pay out the prize balls according to the types of the ball detecting means SE1, SE2, SE3, and SE4. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a prize ball payout command command according to the prize ball decided to be paid out. The set prize ball payout command is output to the payout control CPU 61a in response to the execution of the command input / output process (step S501) described above.

In step S505, the main control CPU 60a uses the value of the special figure determination random number as the software random number used to determine the jackpot symbol of the special figure and the software random number used to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. The value of the random number for distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern, the value of the random number for determining the normal figure as the software random number used to determine the winning symbol of the normal figure, and the value of the random number for determining the normal figure, which is used to determine the normal figure fluctuation pattern. Update the value of the random number for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern as a software random number (execute the software random number update process). In this software random number update process, all 101 random numbers of "0" to "100" as random numbers for determining special figures and all of "0" to "250" as random numbers for distributing special figure fluctuation patterns. 251 random numbers, 101 random numbers from "0" to "100" as random numbers for determining normal figures, and 251 random numbers from "0" to "250" for random number distribution of ordinary figures. The random number as shown is updated by "1" for each update process. That is, in the first embodiment, every time the timer interrupt process occurs once (every 4 ms), the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for distributing the special figure fluctuation pattern, the random number for determining the normal figure, and the random number for dividing the normal figure fluctuation pattern are distributed. The value of each random number for random numbers is updated by "1" (note that if the value before update is the maximum value, it is updated to the initial value determined to be a random value).

The hardware random number update process for updating each value of the special figure hit determination random number and the normal figure hit determination random number is the special figure hit determination random number counter provided in the random number generation circuit 60d and the normal figure hit determination random number counter. It is executed by a random number counter.

In step S506, the main control CPU 60a executes a game state switching process for switching the game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a stores in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of starting the big hit game state (the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the big hit symbol (special figure) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure variation display). The value of the jackpot flag to be played is changed from "0" to "1", and the value of the jackpot flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the jackpot game state. The main control CPU 60a sets the jackpot start command according to changing the value of the jackpot flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the jackpot end command according to changing the value of the jackpot flag to "0".

Further, in step S506, when the main control CPU 60a starts the probability change state with the end of the big hit game state, the value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1". , When ending the probability change state, the value of the probability change flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the probability change start command according to changing the value of the probability change flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change end command according to changing the value of the probability change flag to "0". Further, in step S506, the main control CPU 60a changes the value of the change / shorten flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when the change / shorten state is started with the end of the big hit game state. When changing and ending the variable / short state, the value of the variable / short flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the variable / short start command according to changing the value of the variable / short flag to “1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable / short end command according to changing the value of the variable / short flag to “0”.

Further, in step S506, the main control CPU 60a is at the timing of starting the game per normal figure (the timing at which a predetermined time elapses after the normal figure as the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display of the normal figure). The value of the flag per normal figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1", and the value of the flag per normal figure is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing when the game per normal figure is finished. change. The main control CPU 60a sets the normal figure hit start command in response to changing the value of the normal figure hit flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the normal figure hit end command according to changing the value of the normal figure hit flag to "0". The set jackpot start command, jackpot end command, probability change start command, probability change end command, change / short start command, change / short end command, normal figure hit start command, and normal figure end command are the command input / output processes described above. It is output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a according to the execution of step S501).

In step S507, the main control CPU 60a executes a special figure input process related to the special figure. In this special figure input process, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signals from the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 have been input in the detection determination process (step S504) described above (that is, the start winning opening 31a, When a pachinko ball wins the 32a), various random value values as start winning information are acquired and stored in the start storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, as the value of the random number stored in the start storage area of the main control RAM 60c as the start winning information, in addition to the value of the special figure hit judgment random number (hardware random number) counted by the special figure hit judgment random number counter. There are software random numbers such as random numbers for determining special figures and random numbers for distributing special figure fluctuation patterns. The start storage area of the main control RAM 60c is a start storage area that stores start winning information when it is determined that a detection signal has been input from the first start winning detection sensor SE1, and a second start winning detection sensor SE2. A start storage area for storing start winning information when it is determined that a detection signal has been input from is set individually, and a predetermined upper limit number (4 in Example 1) is set in each start storage area. The start winning information up to) can be stored (held) as start hold information in chronological order until the corresponding special figure variation display is started. Therefore, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal has been input from the first start winning detection sensor SE1, the start winning information in the start storage area corresponding to the first start winning detection sensor SE1 ( It is confirmed whether the number of stored start (holding information) has reached the upper limit, and only when the upper limit has not been reached, new start winning information is stored in the start storage area and the current start storage area is currently stored. Update (add) the numerical information indicating the number of stored items (number of pending items). Further, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal has been input from the second start winning detection sensor SE2, the main control CPU 60a starts the start winning information (starting) in the start storage area corresponding to the second start winning detection sensor SE2. It is confirmed whether the number of stored items (held information) has reached the upper limit, and only when the upper limit has not been reached, new start winning information is stored in the start storage area and the current start storage area is stored. Update (add) the numerical information indicating the number of stored items (number of pending items). Further, in the special figure input process (step S507), the number of stored start prize information (starting hold information) stored in the start storage area of the main control RAM 60c is changed at the timing when the number of stored start winning information (start hold information) is changed. Set a start winning command to specify (number of holds) etc. As the start winning command, different commands are set depending on whether the command is output according to the detection by the first start winning detection sensor SE1 or the detection by the second start winning detection sensor SE2. .. Further, the set start winning command is output to the effect control CPU 65a (and the payout control CPU 61a) according to the execution of the command input / output process (step S501) described above.

Although not shown, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the normal figure input process related to the normal figure in the same manner as the special figure input process (step S507) described above. In the normal figure input process, when it is determined that the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5 in the detection determination process (step S504) described above (that is, when a pachinko ball enters the gate port 35a). In addition, various random number values (random numbers for determining the normal figure, random numbers for determining the normal figure, and random numbers for distributing the normal figure fluctuation pattern) as the working input information are acquired and stored in the working storage area of the main control RAM 60c. To do. The operation storage area of the main control RAM 60c is a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the first embodiment) of the operation entry information as the operation hold information when it is determined that the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. ) Can be stored (held) in chronological order. Therefore, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5, the number of stored operation entry information (operation hold information) in the operation storage area corresponding to the gate sensor SE5. It is confirmed whether the (holding number) has reached the upper limit, and only when the upper limit has not been reached, new operating ball entry information is stored in the operating storage area, and the current storage number (holding number) in the operating storage area is stored. ) Is updated (added).

In step S508, the main control CPU 60a determines the game content (based on the values of various random numbers) based on the start winning information stored in the main control RAM 60c, and starts the special figure variation display (design variation effect). Execute the start process. In this special figure start processing, a special figure hit determination as to whether or not to cause a special figure hit game, a determination of a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display units Ma and Mb, and a symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) The main control CPU 60a executes the determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time determination process) and the like regarding the execution time of the above. Specifically, in the special figure start processing, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the special figure fluctuation display is satisfied, and when it is determined that the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the start storage of the main control RAM 60c Read the start winning information stored in the area (if there is more than one, the earliest stored start winning information). Then, the main control CPU 60a updates (subtracts) the numerical information indicating the current storage number (holding number) in the start storage area in which the read start winning information is stored. Next, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the special figure hit determination random number in the read start winning information matches the special figure hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b (special figure). Hit judgment). Here, for example, when the probability setting value is set to "1", the special figure hit judgment is executed so that the hit judgment result is obtained with a probability of 1 in 99.9 in the non-probability change state, and the probability change is made. In the state, the special figure hit judgment is executed so that the hit judgment result is obtained with a probability of 1/49.95. In addition, when the probability setting value is set to "2", the probability of winning is 1/94.98 in the non-probability change state and 1/47.49 in the probability change state. The special figure hit determination is executed. Similarly, when the probability setting value is set to "3" to "6", the probability of a hit judgment result in the special figure hit judgment is different depending on whether the probability is in the non-probability state or the probability change state. Correspondingly, each is set. Then, when the special figure hit determination results in the deviation determination result, the special figure indicating the deviation is determined as the special figure to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display units Ma and Mb as a result of the special figure variation display. On the other hand, when the special figure hit judgment is the hit judgment result, the value of the special figure determination random number among the read start winning information is any of the special figure determination determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b. As a result of the special figure variation display, a special figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special figure display units Ma and Mb is determined from a plurality of types depending on whether or not the above matches. Next, the main control CPU 60a refers to the variation pattern table and determines the special figure variation pattern from different options depending on whether the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result or a missed determination result (special figure variation pattern). Figure Fluctuation time determination process). Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the determined special figure (hit type) and the determined special figure fluctuation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a is set according to the timing of starting the special figure fluctuation display. Output toward. The set special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a in response to the execution of the command input / output process (step S501) described above.

Although not shown, the main control CPU 60a is configured to perform the normal drawing start processing related to the normal drawing in the same manner as the special drawing start processing (step S508) described above. In the normal map start processing, the operation input information (operation) such as each value of the normal figure hit determination random number, the normal figure determination random number, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 60c in the normal figure input process. Of the held information), the earliest stored operation entry information is read, and according to the read operation entry information, the normal map and the normal map fluctuation are stopped and displayed on the normal map display unit Me as a result of the normal map variation display. The pattern is decided (normal map fluctuation time determination processing), the normal map fluctuation pattern specification command is set according to the determined normal map and normal map fluctuation pattern, and the set normal map fluctuation pattern specification command is displayed in the normal map variation display. It is configured to output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the start timing. In addition, the main control CPU 60a updates (subtracts) numerical information indicating the current number of stored items (number of holds) in the operating storage area in which the read operation entry information is stored.

In step S509, the main control CPU 60a is a display control process for controlling the display contents of the special figure and the normal figure on the game information display M (first and second special figure display units Ma, Mb, normal figure display unit Me). To execute. Specifically, the special figure display units Ma and Mb are turned on and off (switching control) in a light emitting mode indicating that the special figure fluctuation display is in progress corresponding to the period during which the special figure fluctuation time is being measured. At the same time, the special figure display units Ma and Mb are lit and controlled in a light emitting mode showing the special figure as a result of the fluctuation display in accordance with the end of the measurement of the special figure fluctuation time. On the other hand, during the period when the special figure fluctuation time is not measured (including during the big hit game state), each of the display units Ma and Mb emits light indicating the special figure stopped and displayed as a result of the newest special figure fluctuation display. Maintain the lighting control of the aspect. Here, the main control CPU 60a has the special figure hold display units Mc, Md at the timing when the stored number (hold number) of the start winning information (start hold information) stored in the corresponding start storage area of the main control RAM 60c increases or decreases. In addition to controlling the change of the light emitting mode indicating the number of reserved lights in, the changed light emitting mode is maintained until the next number of stored lights increases or decreases. In addition, the normal map display unit Me is turned on and off (switching control) in a light emitting mode indicating that the normal map fluctuation display is in progress corresponding to the period during which the normal map fluctuation time is being measured, and the above. At the end of the measurement of the fluctuation time of the normal map, the lighting control of the normal map display unit Me is performed in a light emitting mode showing the normal map as a result of the fluctuation display. On the other hand, during the period when the normal map fluctuation time is not measured (including during the game per normal map), the normal map display unit Me in the light emitting mode showing the normal map stopped and displayed as a result of the previous normal map fluctuation display. Continue lighting control. Here, the main control CPU 60a displays the normal figure hold display unit Mf at the timing when the number of stored operation entry information (operation hold information) stored in the corresponding operation storage area of the main control RAM 60c increases or decreases. The light emitting mode indicating the number of holdings is changed and controlled, and the changed light emitting mode is maintained until the next number of stored lights increases or decreases. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets the state display unit Mg to the current gaming state (low probability low base state, based on each value of the probability change flag and the change / shorten flag set in the game state switching process (step S506) described above. Control is performed so that the light emission mode indicates four types of light emission modes: high accuracy and high base state, high accuracy and low base state, and low accuracy and high base state).

In step S510, the main control CPU 60a executes the first drive process of driving the start winning solenoid SL1 to open the start opening / closing member 32b during the period of granting the game per normal drawing. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a switches the start winning solenoid SL1 from the degaussed state to the excited state at the timing of starting the measurement of the normal power opening time in the time counting process (step S503) described above (the opening / closing member 32b for starting). The start winning solenoid SL1 is excited by the detection of the specified number of pachinko balls by the second start winning detection sensor SE2 or the elapse of the normal power opening time in the measurement in the timekeeping process (step S503) described above. To switch to the demagnetized state (close the opening / closing member 32b for starting).

In step S511, the main control CPU 60a drives the special winning solenoid SL2 to press the special opening / closing member 33b during the period for giving the big hit gaming state (the period when the value of the big hit flag in the main control RAM 60c is "1"). The second drive process to be released is executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a is a special winning solenoid at the timing of starting the measurement of the special electric opening time in the above-mentioned timekeeping process (step S503) (in other words, the timing of ending the measurement of the opening time and the round interval time). Along with switching the SL2 from the demagnetized state to the excited state (opening the special opening / closing member 33b), the special electric opening time in the detection of the specified number of pachinko balls by the special winning detection sensor SE3 or the measurement in the above-mentioned timekeeping process (step S503). The special winning solenoid SL2 is switched from the excited state to the demagnetized state (closes the special opening / closing member 33b). Here, the main control CPU 60a sets an release command indicating that the special opening / closing member 33b is released at the timing of switching the special winning solenoid SL2 from the degaussing state to the excitation state (start timing of each round game). Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a closing command indicating that the special opening / closing member 33b is closed at the timing of switching the special winning solenoid SL2 from the excited state to the degaussed state (the end timing of each round game). The set open command and close command are output to the payout control CPU 61a and the effect control CPU 65a according to the execution of the command input / output process (step S501) described above. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the timer interrupt process in response to the end of the process in step S511.

(Processing related to setting change)
Next, the process of step S106 (process related to setting change) in the above-mentioned main process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the process related to this setting change (FIG. 10), the main control CPU 60a first determines whether or not the probability set value (set value) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S201). Then, when it is determined in step S201 that the probability setting value is normal, the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the probability set value is not normal (abnormality of the set value), the process proceeds to step S209.

When it is determined in step S201 that the probability set value is not normal (abnormality of the set value), for example, an abnormal value that does not correspond to the probability set values "1" to "6" is set in the main control RAM 60c as a reference value. It is a state and corresponds to a setting error (first setting error) occurrence state. On the other hand, in step S209, the main control CPU 60a erases the abnormal value stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c, and newly sets the probability setting value "1" as a reference value (resetting process). In the first embodiment, the probability setting value "1" corresponding to the lowest probability jackpot probability (first jackpot probability) among the plurality of probability setting values "1" to "6" in the resetting process (step S209). Is set as a reference value, but another probability setting value (for example, "6" which is the highest probability or "3" which is neither the lowest probability nor the highest probability) may be set as the reference value.

In the following step S210, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the occurrence state of the first setting error and causes the performance display 92 to display "E1". Then, the setting error specification command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the setting error notification by inputting the setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting error designation command. Then, after that, until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the game stopped state is maintained (step S211), and the process does not shift to the above-mentioned normal process (FIG. 12).

When the probability setting value is normal in step S201 described above, the main control CPU 60a determines in step S202 whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture (whether or not the setting key is ON). judge. Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the on posture, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the setting operation unit 91 is maintained in the off posture, the process proceeds to step S212. Further, in step S203, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state (whether or not the door is in the open state). Then, if the door opening detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state, the process proceeds to step S204, and if the door opening detection sensor SE10 is maintained in the non-detection state, the process proceeds to step S212.

When either step S202 or step S203 is negatively determined, that is, when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 60a does not perform the first transition operation for shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode. If the clear operation is simply performed, the process proceeds to step S212. Here, in step S212, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the setting change mode was set at the time of the previous power failure. If this step S212 is a negative determination, the process related to the setting change (FIG. 10) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, if step S212 is an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to step S213. The affirmative determination in step S212 corresponds to the occurrence state of the setting error (second setting error). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a second setting error has occurred when a mere clear operation other than the first transition operation is performed when the power is turned on. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a does not determine whether or not a second setting error has occurred when the first transition operation is performed when the power is turned on.

In the following step S213, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the occurrence state of the second setting error and causes the performance display 92 to display "E2". Then, the setting error specification command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the setting error notification by inputting the setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting error designation command. Then, after that, until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the game stopped state is maintained (step S214), and the process does not shift to the above-mentioned normal process (FIG. 12).

Here, the control state of the main control CPU 60a from the time when the above-mentioned step S203 becomes an affirmative determination and the main control CPU 60a shifts to the step S204 to the later shift to the step S208 is changed to the setting change mode in the main control CPU 60a. Corresponds to the transition state. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the door open detection sensor SE10 in the detection state, switches the setting operation unit 91 to the on position, and then turns on the power switch PWS (turns on the power) while keeping the clear switch CLS in the operating state. When the transition operation of 1 is performed, the mode shifts to the setting change mode (step S204).

The main control CPU 60a causes the performance display 92, which was turned off in step S204, to display the probability set value (set value) stored as a reference value in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a turns off the game information display M completely. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets and outputs a setting change start command indicating the start of the setting change mode. This setting change start command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a controls to wait for the start of the RAM clear notification by inputting the setting change start command, while starting the setting change notification. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting change start command.

When the process of step S204 is completed, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the clear switch CLS as the setting change operating means (setting change SW) has been operated in step S205. Then, when it is determined that the clear switch CLS has been operated, the process proceeds to step S206, and the display of the probability set value on the performance display 92 is displayed in a predetermined order (“1” → “2” → “3”). ... Change to the display of another probability setting value according to the looping order such as "6" → "1" ...). Then, the main control CPU 60a shifts to step S207. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 60a determines in step S205 that the clear switch CLS is not operated, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S207 without performing the process of step S206. Next, in step S207, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture (whether or not the setting key is OFF). Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture, the process proceeds to step S208. By the transition from step S207 to step S208, the main control CPU 60a ends the setting change mode. On the other hand, if the setting operation unit 91 is maintained in the on position in step S207, the main control CPU 60a shifts to step S205 again. The main control CPU 60a repeats the processes from step S205 to step S207 until it is determined in step S207 that the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture.

The operation of the clear switch CLS determined in step S205 described above corresponds to a setting change operation for changing the probability setting value set as the reference value. However, the setting change operation can be performed many times during the setting change mode, and at the time of executing the process of step S205, it is not determined as the probability setting value set as a new reference value, and step S207 As a result of the above, the probability setting value displayed on the performance display 92 when the setting change mode is terminated is fixed as the probability setting value set as a new reference value.

In step S208, the main control CPU 60a sets and outputs a setting change end command. This setting change end command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the process related to the setting change (FIG. 10) is completed, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a ends the setting change notification by inputting the setting change end command. Further, the effect control CPU 65a starts the standby RAM clear notification on the condition that the input of the setting change end command is one of the conditions and the door open detection sensor SE10 is changed to the non-detection state. The payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting change end command. The payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 again on condition that the door open detection sensor SE10 has changed to the non-detection state, and about 128 ms. The output of the 9th terminal signal is terminated at the timing when

(Processing related to setting confirmation)
Next, the process of step S111 (process related to setting confirmation) in the above-mentioned main process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In the process related to this setting confirmation (FIG. 11), the main control CPU 60a first determines whether or not the probability set value (set value) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S301). Then, when it is determined in step S301 that the probability setting value is normal, the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the probability set value is not normal (abnormality of the set value), the process proceeds to step S305.

When it is determined in step S301 that the probability set value is not normal (abnormality of the set value), for example, an abnormal value that does not correspond to the probability set values "1" to "6" is set in the main control RAM 60c as a reference value. It is a state and corresponds to a setting error (first setting error) occurrence state. On the other hand, in step S305, the main control CPU 60a erases the abnormal value stored (set) in the main control RAM 60c, and newly sets the probability setting value "1" as a reference value (resetting process). In the first embodiment, the probability setting value "1" corresponding to the lowest probability jackpot probability (first jackpot probability) among the plurality of probability setting values "1" to "6" in the resetting process (step S305). Is set as a reference value, but another probability setting value (for example, "6" which is the highest probability or "3" which is neither the lowest probability nor the highest probability) may be set as the reference value.

In the following step S306, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the occurrence state of the first setting error and causes the performance display 92 to display "E1". Then, the setting error specification command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the setting error notification by inputting the setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting error designation command. Then, after that, the game stopped state is maintained (step S307) until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and the process does not shift to the above-mentioned normal process (FIG. 12).

If the probability setting value is normal in step S301 described above, the main control CPU 60a determines in step S302 whether or not the setting change mode was set at the time of the previous power failure. Then, if this step S302 is a negative determination, the process proceeds to step S308, which will be described later. On the other hand, if step S302 is an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to step S303. The affirmative determination in step S302 corresponds to the occurrence state of the setting error (second setting error). That is, whether or not the main control CPU 60a is in a state in which a second setting error has occurred regardless of whether or not a second transition operation for shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode has been performed when the power is turned on. Is determined.

In the following step S303, the main control CPU 60a corresponds to the occurrence state of the second setting error and causes the performance display 92 to display "E2". Then, the setting error specification command is set and output. This setting error designation command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a starts the setting error notification by inputting the setting error designation command. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting error designation command. Then, after that, until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the game stopped state is maintained (step S304), and the process does not shift to the above-mentioned normal process (FIG. 12).

When the above-mentioned step S302 is a negative determination, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S308 and determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the ON posture (whether or not the setting key is ON). Next, in step S309, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state (whether or not the door is in the open state). Then, if the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the on posture in step S308 and the door opening detection sensor SE10 is in the detection state in step S309, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a is subjected to a second transition operation for shifting the main control CPU 60a to the setting confirmation mode when either step S308 or step S309 is negatively determined, that is, when the power is turned on. If the power restoration operation is simply performed without being performed, the process related to the setting confirmation (FIG. 11) is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above.

Here, the control state of the main control CPU 60a from the time when the above-mentioned step S309 becomes an affirmative determination and the main control CPU 60a shifts to the step S310 to the later shift to the step S312 changes to the setting confirmation mode in the main control CPU 60a. Corresponds to the transition state. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the door open detection sensor SE10 in the detection state, switches the setting operation unit 91 to the on position, and then turns on the power switch PWS (turns on the power) without setting the clear switch CLS in the operating state. When the second transition operation is performed, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode (step S310). In this case, the main control CPU 60a causes the performance display 92 to display the probability set value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c. Further, in this case, the main control CPU 60a puts the game information display M in a fully lit state. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets and outputs a setting confirmation start command indicating the start of the setting confirmation mode. This setting confirmation start command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a controls to wait for the start of the power recovery notification by inputting the setting confirmation start command, while starting the setting confirmation notification. Further, the payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting confirmation start command.

Next, in step S311 the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture (whether or not the setting key is OFF). Then, the process of step S311 is repeated until the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture. During this period, the performance display 92 continuously displays the probability set value set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c.

When the main control CPU 60a determines in step S311 that the setting operation unit 91 is displaced to the off posture, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step S312. In step S312, the main control CPU 60a sets and outputs a setting confirmation end command. This setting confirmation end command is input to the effect control CPU 65a and the payout control CPU 61a. Then, the process related to the setting confirmation (FIG. 11) is completed, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main process (FIG. 9) described above. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a ends the setting confirmation notification by inputting the setting confirmation end command. Further, the effect control CPU 65a stands by when both the conditions of inputting the setting confirmation end command (condition 1) and the door open detection sensor SE10 changing to the non-detection state (condition 2) are satisfied. Start the power recovery notification that was being done. The payout control CPU 61a starts outputting the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 by inputting the setting confirmation end command. The payout control CPU 61a outputs the ninth terminal signal (security signal) from the output terminal 9 of the external information output terminal board 63 again on condition that the door open detection sensor SE10 has changed to the non-detection state, and about 128 ms. The output of the 9th terminal signal is terminated at the timing when

(About the production control board 65)
Next, the effect control board 65 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 65 includes an effect control CPU 65a that executes control processing, an effect control ROM 65b that stores a control program executed by the effect control CPU 65a, and data necessary for processing the effect control CPU 65a. An effect control RAM 65c or the like capable of writing / reading is provided. An effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers stored in the effect control RAM 65c at predetermined intervals to produce the updated values. It is designed to be stored (set) in the control RAM 65c.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect content based on the control signal (command) output by the main control board 60, and outputs the determined effect content to the display control board 66 as a control signal (command). Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the audio output of the speaker 18 according to the determined effect content, and also controls the frame lamp 19 provided on the front frame 13 and the game board lamp 24 provided on the game board 20. Light emission control. Further, the effect control CPU 65a operates the effect movable body 55 provided on the front frame 13 and the game board 20 by the drive control of the corresponding effect motor MT2 (see FIG. 4) according to the determined effect content. It has become. As a result, the effect control CPU 65a can comprehensively control the effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 as the effect execution means. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect control means for executing control processing related to the effect based on a control signal from the main control CPU 60a (game control means).

Further, the effect control CPU 65a is electrically connected to the first effect operation detection sensor SE15, the second effect operation detection sensor SE16, and the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 as the effect operation means for detecting the effect operation by the player. It is configured to input the detection signal from each detection sensor and to determine whether or not the detection signal is input. The effect control CPU 65a determines, for example, an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern specified by the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and based on the effect pattern, each effect operation detection sensor SE15. , SE16, SE17 detection valid period (operation valid period) is set. Further, the effect control CPU 65a specifies the start timing of the round game in response to the release command from the main control CPU 60a, and sets the detection valid period (operation valid period) during the round game.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a includes various commands output from the main control CPU 60a (for example, start winning command, big hit start command, big hit end command, probability change start command, probability change end command, change / short start command, change / short end command, etc. Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, open command, close command, error designation command, etc.), various information about the game is obtained, and the production contents are comprehensively controlled based on the various information about the game. For example, the effect control CPU 65a has various effects (for example, an opening effect and an ending effect) stored in the effect control ROM 65b during the jackpot game state based on the input of the jackpot start command, the jackpot end command, the open command, and the close command. , The effect during each round game, the effect during each round interval, etc.) is determined, and the symbol display device 17 (display control board) is determined according to the determined effect pattern. 66), the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 are configured to be collectively controlled. Further, based on the input of the jackpot start command, jackpot end command, probability variation start command, probability variation end command, variation / shortening start command, and variation / shortening end command, the game state (first to fourth) stored in the effect control ROM 65b. It is configured to control each of the effect executing means 17, 18, 19, 24 by determining a background image, a sound effect, a light emission pattern, etc. for the effect according to the game state).

Further, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern (see FIG. 15) that specifies a specific effect content to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern of this symbol variation effect is associated with the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and is specified based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a (specified by the special symbol variation pattern). The effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern (based on the variation time). Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the symbol display device 17 (display control board 66), the speaker 18, the frame lamp 19, the game board lamp 24, and the effect movable body 55 according to the determined effect pattern. Has been done. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the start winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a, the display content as the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, and the game board lamp 24 and the game board lamp 24 according to the symbol variation effect. The emission color and emission timing of the frame lamp 19 and the audio output content and audio output timing of the speaker 18 according to the symbol variation effect are determined.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, the "normal deviation effect pattern EPh" that can be determined when the normal deviation variation pattern HPh is input from the main control CPU 60a and the main control When the "disengaged first normal reach effect pattern EPr11" and "disengaged second normal reach variation pattern EPr12" that can be determined when the deviated normal reach variation pattern HPr1 is input from the CPU 60a and the deviated development reach variation pattern HPr2 are input from the main control CPU 60a. The "hit first normal reach effect" that can be determined when the "disengaged first development reach effect pattern EPr21" and "disengaged second development reach effect pattern EPr22" and the hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1 are input from the main control CPU 60a "Pattern EPa11" and "Hit 2nd normal reach effect pattern EPa12" and "Hit 1st development reach effect pattern EPa21" and "Hit 2nd development reach" that can be determined when the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2 is input from the main control CPU 60a The effect pattern EPa22 ”is set.

(About error notification control)
Here, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control error notification for notifying the occurrence of various errors based on various error designation commands output from the main control CPU 60a and the payout control CPU 61a. .. In the first embodiment, a RAM clear notification indicating that the clear operation has been executed, a power recovery notification indicating that the power recovery operation has been executed, and a setting change notification indicating that the setting change mode is in progress are performed. , The setting confirmation notification indicating that the setting confirmation mode is in progress is also described as a kind of abnormal state notification (error notification).

The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the effect execution means such as the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19, so that error notification is executed according to the generated error. The symbol display device 17 supports a relatively high type of error (setting error, random number update error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) that is likely to occur in connection with fraudulent activity. In this case, a display as an error notification (full-screen error display) is displayed in a form that is easily noticed by the game clerk (staff) and the player, specifically, in a form in which the decorative drawing becomes invisible on the display unit 17a. Execute. On the other hand, when dealing with other errors (in the first embodiment, a special electric winning error, a general electric winning error, a full error), a part area of the display unit 17a can be visually recognized on the display unit 17a. The display as an error notification (small error display) is executed by using only. In the first embodiment, the RAM clear notification, the power recovery notification, and the door opening error notification do not perform the above-mentioned full-screen error display or small error display on the symbol display device 17.

The priority of notification is predetermined for each notification of various abnormal states (error notification). Then, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute and control the notification of the abnormal state according to the priority order when another abnormal state occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state. In the first embodiment, the setting error notification is set to the priority order 1, and the setting change notification, the setting confirmation notification, the RAM clear notification, the power recovery notification, the random number update error notification, the magnetic detection sensor error notification, and the radio wave detection The sensor error notification and the vibration detection sensor error notification are set to priority 2, and the special electric winning error notification and the general electric winning error notification are set to priority 3. Then, when another abnormal state having a different priority occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state, the effect control CPU 65a executes and controls the notification corresponding to the abnormal state having the higher priority. If another abnormal state having the same priority occurs during the notification corresponding to the predetermined abnormal state, the notification corresponding to the later occurring abnormal state is executed and controlled. However, if any of the magnetic, radio wave, or vibration sensor errors occur during the execution of the setting change notification or setting confirmation notification, the setting change notification or setting confirmation notification has priority (continued). ), Only the information transmission to the outside of the machine is executed by the external output of the security signal. On the other hand, the sensor error notification may be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 17 during the execution of the setting changing notification or the setting confirmation notification.

(Setting error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the setting error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the setting error notification. It is configured. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this setting error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the voice "Setting error. Please change the setting." From the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) until the power is turned off. Let me. Further, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the symbol display device 17 (full-screen error display), and the characters "setting error" and "change the setting". Display control to display the characters "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, the setting error notification is performed using the full screen of the display unit 17a.

(Notification during setting change)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the setting change start command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the setting change notification. It is configured as. The effect control CPU 65a starts executing the setting change notification at the timing when the setting change start command output from the main control CPU 60a is input at the start of the setting change mode, and is output from the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting change mode. At the timing when the setting change end command is entered, the setting change notification is terminated. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light red, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light green. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "setting and changing" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) until the setting change mode ends. .. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display so that the characters "setting is being changed" are displayed in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, black) (full screen error display) on the symbol display device 17. .. That is, in the symbol display device 17, the setting notification is performed using the full screen of the display unit 17a.

(Notification during setting confirmation)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the setting confirmation start command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the setting confirmation notification. It is configured as. The effect control CPU 65a starts executing the setting confirmation notification at the timing when the setting confirmation start command output from the main control CPU 60a is input at the start of the setting confirmation mode, and is output from the main control CPU 60a at the end of the setting confirmation mode. At the timing when the setting confirmation end command is entered, the setting confirmation notification is terminated. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in blue. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "setting and checking" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) until the setting change mode ends. .. Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display so that the characters "setting is being confirmed" are displayed in the state where the entire surface of the display unit 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, black) (full screen error display) on the symbol display device 17. .. That is, in the symbol display device 17, the setting notification is performed using the full screen of the display unit 17a. However, in the first embodiment, the mode of the setting confirmation notification is changed during the setting suggestion mode change operation (the mode change image is being displayed), which will be described later (see FIG. 20).

(RAM clear notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the RAM clear notification. It is configured. The effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this RAM clear notification until a predetermined time (30000 ms in the first embodiment) elapses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light red, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a RAM clear sound (dedicated music or the like) from the speaker 18. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays an initial image set in the pachinko machine 10 at least during the RAM clear notification. This initial image is composed of a background image corresponding to the first gaming state (low accuracy and low base state) and a stop display of a combination of decorative drawings predetermined as initial symbols.

Here, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs the RAM clear designation command from the main control CPU 60a and the setting change start command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the setting change mode ends (shifts to the playable state). And, until the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the non-detection state (until the predetermined standby end condition is satisfied), the start of the RAM clear notification is waited for. As a result, the RAM clear notification is not executed during the setting change mode, and it is possible to reliably notify that the setting change mode is in progress by the setting change mode notification described above. Further, since the RAM clear notification is started after the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are closed, it is possible to reliably notify that the main control RAM 60c has been initialized by the RAM clear notification.

(Recovery notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the recovery command from the main control CPU 60a, and execute the power recovery notification. ing. The effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this power recovery notification until a predetermined time (30000 ms in the first embodiment) elapses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light red, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a power recovery sound (dedicated music or the like) from the speaker 18. The display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 displays the power recovery image set in the pachinko machine 10 at least during the power recovery notification. This power recovery image is composed of a background image corresponding to the game state after restoration and a stop display of a combination of a decorative drawing predetermined as a power recovery pattern.

Here, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs the recovery command from the main control CPU 60a and the setting confirmation start command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the setting confirmation mode ends (shifts to the game-enabled state) and Until the door open detection sensor SE10 is in the non-detection state (until a predetermined standby end condition is satisfied), the start of the power recovery notification is waited for. As a result, the power recovery notification is not executed during the setting confirmation mode, and it is possible to reliably notify that the setting confirmation mode is in progress by the above-mentioned setting confirmation mode notification. Further, since the power recovery notification is started after the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 are closed, it is possible to reliably notify that the main control RAM 60c has been restored without being initialized by the power recovery notification. it can.

(Random number update error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the random number update error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the random number update error notification. It is configured to let you. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this random number update error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "an abnormality has been detected in the main board" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the power is turned off. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the symbol display device 17 (full-screen error display), and the characters "random number update error" and "call the staff". The display is controlled so that the characters "" are displayed. That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the random number update error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (design), the background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. It disappears.

(Magnetic detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the magnetic detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this magnetic detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "the magnetic detection sensor has reacted" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the power is turned off. Further, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the symbol display device 17 (full-screen error display), and the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" and "call a staff member". Display control to display the characters "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the magnetic detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (design), the background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. Will not be done.

(Radio wave detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the radio wave detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this radio wave detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "the radio wave detection sensor has reacted" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the power is turned off. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the symbol display device 17 (full-screen error display), and the characters "radio wave detection sensor error" and "call a staff member". Display control to display the characters "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the radio wave detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (design), the background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. Will not be done.

(Vibration detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the vibration detection sensor error. Is configured to run. Here, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to continue this vibration detection sensor error notification until the power is turned off. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "the vibration detection sensor has reacted" from the speaker 18 periodically or only a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the power is turned off. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the symbol display device 17 (full-screen error display), and the characters "vibration detection sensor error" and "call a staff member". Display control to display the characters "Please". That is, in the symbol display device 17, since the vibration detection sensor error notification is performed using the entire screen of the display unit 17a, the decorative pattern (design), the background, etc. displayed on the display unit 17a before the error occurs are displayed. Will not be done.

(Special train winning error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the special power winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and executes the special power winning error notification. It is configured to let you. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a buzzing sound) from the speaker 18. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is, for example, a display unit 17a so as not to overlap the decorative drawing stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect in a display area smaller than the size of the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17. The display is controlled so that the characters (type display) of "abnormal winning error (special electric power)" are displayed (small error display) near the outer edge of the screen or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. The special electric winning error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, each error notification accompanying the general electric winning error and the full error), and the "abnormal winning error (special electric power)" can be displayed. The display area for displaying characters of ")" is set to an area different from the display area for displaying characters by other error notification.

(Public winning error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a comprehensively controls the symbol display device 17, the speaker 18, and the frame lamp 19 as notification execution means based on the input of the general power winning error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and notifies the general power winning error. Is configured to run. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a causes the upper light emitting area 19a and the lower light emitting area 19b of the frame lamp 19 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting color, and turns off the other areas of the frame lamp 19 and the game board lamp 24. Make it a state. In this case, the upper light emitting region 19a is controlled to light up in yellow, and the lower light emitting region 19b is controlled to light up in red. Further, the effect control CPU 65a continuously outputs an error sound (for example, a buzzing sound) from the speaker 18. Further, the effect control CPU 65a is, for example, a display unit 17a so as not to overlap the decorative drawing stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect in a display area smaller than the size of the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17. The display is controlled so that the characters (type display) of "abnormal winning error (Public power)" are displayed (small error display) near the outer edge of the screen or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. It should be noted that the general winning error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, each error notification accompanying the special electric winning error and the full error), and the "abnormal winning error (general) The display area for displaying the characters of "Den)" is set to an area different from the display area for displaying characters by other error notification.

(Full error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to comprehensively control the symbol display device 17 and the speaker 18 as notification execution means based on the input of the full error designation command from the main control CPU 60a, and execute the full error notification. .. The effect control CPU 65a starts executing the full error notification at the timing when the full error designation command is input, and at the timing when the full error elimination command output from the main control CPU 60a is input when it is determined that the full error has been resolved. End full error notification. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "please pull out the ball" from the speaker 18 only a predetermined number of times (only once in the first embodiment). Further, the effect control CPU 65a is, for example, a display unit 17a so as not to overlap the decorative drawing stopped and displayed in the ongoing symbol variation effect in a display area smaller than the size of the entire surface of the display unit 17a in the symbol display device 17. The display is controlled so that the characters "Please pull out the ball" are displayed (small error display) near the outer edge of the screen or between the stop display positions of the decorative drawing. In addition, the full error notification on the symbol display device 17 can be displayed at the same time as other error notifications (specifically, each error notification associated with the special electric winning error and the general electric winning error). The display area for displaying the characters of "" is set to an area different from the display area for displaying characters by other error notification.

(Door opening error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the sound output of the speaker 18 as the notification execution means based on the input of the door opening error designation command from the main control CPU 60a to execute the door opening error notification. The effect control CPU 65a starts executing the door opening error notification at the timing when the door opening error designation command is input, and inputs the door opening error elimination command output from the main control CPU 60a when it is determined that the door opening error has been resolved. At the same time, the door opening error notification is terminated. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a outputs the sound of "the door is open" from the speaker 18 only a predetermined number of times (only once in the first embodiment). If the first transition operation (shift to the setting change mode) or the second transition operation (shift to the setting confirmation mode) is performed when the power is turned on, the setting change notification or the setting confirmation notification has priority. The door opening error notification is not executed (only the information transmission to the outside of the machine is executed by the external output of the security signal). On the other hand, the door opening error notification may be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 17 during the execution of the setting changing notification or the setting confirmation notification.

(About display control board 66)
Next, the display control board 66 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 66 includes a display control CPU 66a that executes control processing, a display control ROM 66b that stores a control program executed by the display control CPU 66a, and data necessary for processing the display control CPU 66a. A display control RAM 66c or the like capable of writing / reading is provided. A display control ROM 66b and a display control RAM 66c are connected to the display control CPU 66a, and a symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control CPU 66a. The display control ROM 66b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 66b stores various image data (designs, background images, image data such as characters and characters) related to various effects, and various image data related to error notification. Further, the display control RAM 66c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About various productions)
Next, the effects that the pachinko machine 10 can perform (over-winning effects, music selection effects, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects) will be described in detail.

(Over winning production)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the number of winning pachinko balls (the number detected by the special winning detection sensor SE3) for the special winning opening 33a in one round game has reached a predetermined number as an effect during the big hit game state. (Corresponding to the detection by the ball entry detection means), the winning effect can be executed. In the first embodiment, as a winning effect, when one or more pachinko balls (10th pachinko ball) exceeding the specified number (9 pieces) that triggers the end of the round game wins the special winning opening 33a (over-winning occurs). At (time), the winning effect (hereinafter referred to as "over winning effect") is executed according to the winning timing.

In the first embodiment, the over-winning effect is constant for each opportunity (over-winning) in response to each round game in all jackpot gaming states, regardless of the type of jackpot gaming state (type of jackpot symbol). It is designed to be executed at a fixed execution timing and the content of the production. On the other hand, depending on the type of the jackpot gaming state (type of jackpot symbol), the effect content, execution probability (executability), or execution timing of the over-winning effect may be different.

The special opening / closing member 33b that opens and closes the special winning opening 33a is opened by the excitation of the special winning solenoid SL2 during the round game, and the special winning detection sensor SE3 determines the specified number of winnings to the special winning opening 33a. Immediately after the detection, the special winning solenoid SL2 is demagnetized, and the special opening / closing member 33b is quickly displaced from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, the over-winning effect is executed only when another pachinko ball passes through (wins) the special winning opening 33a immediately before and immediately before and immediately after the timing when the specified number of pachinko balls are detected by the special winning detection sensor SE3. It is a production that can be performed relatively infrequently.

The effect control CPU 65a grasps the occurrence of a pachinko ball winning (detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3) into the special winning opening 33a based on the input of the special winning command from the main control CPU 60a. Then, the effect control CPU 65a starts from the timing when the release command from the main control CPU 60a is input (at the start time of the predetermined number of round games) and then at the timing when a new release command is input (at the start time of the next round game). The number of special prize command inputs is counted with the count period up to, and the total number of special prize command inputs generated during one counting period is used to enter the special prize opening 33a from the start of the round game to that point. Identify the number of prizes. The count value of each count period is cleared at the end of the count period, and the count value of the next count period is newly stored. However, since a new release command is not input next for the counting period corresponding to the final round game, the counting value of the counting period is cleared when the jackpot end command is input from the main control CPU 60a. There is.

Here, the symbol display device 17 and the frame lamp 19 described above function as over-winning effect executing means for executing the over-winning effect based on the control by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, in the over-winning effect, in the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 that is executing the display effect corresponding to the jackpot game state (round game), the effect image dedicated to the effect (for example, the shooting star is displayed on the display unit 17a). An effect image that passes substantially in the center in an oblique direction) is additionally displayed, and the frame lamp 19 that is executing the light emission effect corresponding to the jackpot game state (round game) is a light emission mode dedicated to the effect. (For example, a light emitting mode in which rainbow-colored light orbits the window 13a) can be switched. This over-winning effect is executed only for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) when one or more prizes (10th prize) exceed the specified number.

(Music selection production)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as an effect during the big hit game state, the music output from the speaker 18 during the big hit game state is produced by the player as an effect operation means (specifically, the normal operation button 52 and the selection). It is configured so that the music selection effect as the selection effect to be selected by the operation of the operation button 53) can be executed. In the first embodiment, the music selection effect is executed during the first round game in the jackpot game state, and the music selected by the music selection effect is output from the speaker 18 in the second and subsequent round games. ing.

In the first embodiment, regardless of the type of the jackpot game state (type of the jackpot symbol), the music selection effect has a constant effect content and a constant execution probability corresponding to the first round game in all the jackpot game states. (Executability) and can be executed at a fixed execution timing. On the other hand, the production content, execution probability (executability), or execution timing of the music selection effect may be different depending on the type of the jackpot gaming state (type of jackpot symbol).

Here, the symbol display device 17 described above functions as a selection effect execution means for executing a music selection effect based on control by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, in the music selection effect, first, the player operates to start selecting a music in the substantially central portion of the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 that is executing the display effect corresponding to the jackpot game state (round game). A promotion display image prompting execution is displayed, and when the player operates the normal operation button 52 or the special operation button 54 during the display of the promotion display image, a character image indicating a music name different from each other is included. A plurality of options are displayed using substantially the entire display unit 17a. Then, in a state where a plurality of options are displayed, the player selects one of the options using the selection operation button 53 or the special operation button 54, and then the player operates the normal operation button 52 to select the options. By confirming the selection target, the music selection effect is completed, and the music corresponding to the choice selected by the player in the second and subsequent round games is output from the speaker 18.

The effect control CPU 65a grasps that the jackpot game state has been started based on the input of the jackpot start command from the main control CPU 60a. Then, based on the input of the first release command (start of the first round game) from the main control CPU 60a in the jackpot game state, the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 starts the display of the promotion display image. At the same time, the first detection valid period (operations of the normal / special operation buttons 52 and 54) in which both detections of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 that detect the operations of the normal operation button 52 and the special operation button 54 are effective. Validity period) is started. The display state of the promotion display image ends when the first detection by any of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 occurs during the first detection valid period, and then a plurality of options are selected. Make a transition to the display state. At the same time as the transition to the display state of the options, the effect control CPU 65a has a second detection valid period in which the detection of the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 that detects the operation of the selection operation button 53 is effective (the operation valid period of the selection operation button 53). ) Is started. That is, the second detection valid period is set overlapping with the first detection valid period. Then, when the effect control CPU 65a generates the second detection by any of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 (the detection sensors SE15 and SE17 different from the first detection may be detected). The first and second detection valid periods are terminated at the same time. Further, the effect control CPU 65a identifies the option selected at that time according to the detection by any of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 generated in the display state of the option, and the specified option. The music corresponding to is determined as the music output from the speaker 18 in the second and subsequent round games.

(Setting suggestion production)
Here, the production contents, execution timing, and the like of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 targets the clear switch CLS after shifting the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the setting change mode by performing a predetermined first transition operation when the power is turned on. By performing the setting change operation, any one of a plurality of probability setting values that specify the stage (big hit probability) related to the advantage degree of the game can be set as the probability (reference value) to be referred to in the special figure hit determination. Has been done. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect as a suggestion effect regarding a probability setting value (big hit probability) set as a reference value in the main control RAM 60c. The pachinko machine 10 is configured to execute the setting suggestion effect at a predetermined execution timing in response to the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity in the playable state. However, during the period when the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) and the power recovery notification are executed, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted. That is, the setting suggestion effect is executed at an execution timing that does not interfere with the execution of the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is given to the ball lending operation (that is, the operation that triggers the ball payout device to execute the supply operation), which is an act of the player trying to start or continue the game. By executing, the player is motivated to play the game. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to execute the setting suggestion effect by a trigger different from the ball lending operation (detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13), and the setting suggestion effect is generated according to a plurality of types of triggers. By making it feasible, the game is given fun. In the first embodiment, the execution trigger of the setting suggestion effect is the detection of the ball lending operation (first trigger) by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 as the trigger detecting means for detecting the trigger of the ball lending operation. , The ball entry detection means SE1, SE2, SE3 can be roughly divided into the pachinko ball entry detection (second trigger) and the effect operation operation means SE17 (third trigger). Further, the ball entry detection as the execution trigger can be classified into the detection of the starting prize by the starting winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 and the detection of the special winning by the special winning detection sensor SE3.

The effect control CPU 65a performs a post-ball lending operation effect (first opportunity effect by the first opportunity), which is a setting suggestion effect triggered by detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13, and detection by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. A post-start winning effect (second opportunity effect), which is a setting suggestion effect, and a special post-winning effect (second opportunity), which is a setting suggestion effect triggered by detection by the special prize detection sensor SE3. The second trigger effect by the third effect) and the post-effect operation effect (third trigger effect by the third trigger), which is a setting suggestion effect triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17, can be executed and controlled. There is.

The effect control CPU 65a controls different effect execution means 17, 18, 19, 24, 55 to execute the effect after the ball lending operation, the effect after the start winning, the effect after the special winning, and the effect after the effect operation. The effect executing means 17, 18, 19, 24, 55 in the pachinko machine 10 includes a symbol display device 17 as a display means, a speaker 18 as a sound output means, a frame lamp 19 as a light emitting means, and a game board lamp. It can be classified into 24 and an effect movable body 55 (frame movable body 55a, board movable body 55b) which is a movable means. Here, in the first embodiment, the sound output means (speaker) 18, the movable means (directing movable body) 55, the light emitting means (frame lamp, the game board lamp) 19, 24 and the display means (design display device) 17, respectively. However, as a setting suggestion effect execution means for executing the setting suggestion effect, there is a one-to-one association with different setting suggestion effects (effect after ball rental operation, effect after start winning, effect after special winning, and effect after effect operation). ing.

The effect after the ball lending operation is an effect executed by the sound output means (speaker) 18 triggered by the detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. As shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of types (two types of a first sound effect and a second sound effect) are provided as the effect after the ball lending operation. The first sound effect can be executed when the probability set value "1" or "6" is set as the reference value, triggered by the detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. Further, the second sound effect can be executed when the probability set value "5" is set as the reference value, triggered by the detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. The execution probability of the effect after the ball lending operation will be described later.

In the first sound effect, a special sound (for example, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, etc. It is output from the speaker 18 as a beeping sound). When the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1", this first sound effect can be executed at the timing when 20 seconds have elapsed from the detection of the ball lending operation. Further, when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "6", it can be executed at the timing when 22 seconds have elapsed from the detection of the ball lending operation. On the other hand, the first sound effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "2" to "5". That is, when the first sound effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either "1" or "6", and the first sound effect is the probability setting. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that any of the values "1" and "6" is set as a reference value.

The probability setting value "1", which is the suggestion target of the first sound production, is a suggestion target in each of the setting suggestion production by other triggers, the post-start prize production, the special post-winning production, and the post-production operation production. Absent. That is, the first sound effect is a "suggestion effect of a specific target type" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

Further, in the second sound effect, the symbol variation is performed only when the ball lending operation of the ball lending operation button 51a is detected by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 and the detection timing is during the execution of the symbol variation effect. The sound quality or volume of the sound effect being executed by the speaker 18 is changed (for example, the volume is temporarily lowered) according to the effect. This second sound effect can be executed at the detection timing of the ball lending operation when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". On the other hand, the second sound effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second sound effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and in the second sound effect, the probability setting value "5" is the reference value. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that it is set as.

It should be noted that the probability setting value "5", which is the suggestion target of the second sound production, is also a suggestion target for each of the setting suggestion production by other triggers, that is, the production after the start prize, the production after the special prize, and the production after the production operation. There is. That is, the second sound effect is a "suggestion effect of a common target type" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

The effect after the start winning is an effect executed by the movable means (effect movable body) 55 triggered by the detection by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. As shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of types (two types of a first movable effect and a second movable effect) are provided as the effect after the start winning. When the probability set value "3" or "6" is set as the reference value, the first movable effect can be executed triggered by the detection by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. Further, the second movable effect can be executed when the probability set value "5" is set as the reference value, triggered by the detection by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. The execution probability of the effect after the start winning is described later.

In the first movable effect, when the start winning prizes to the start winning openings 31a and 32a are detected by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 in a state where the number of holdings of the start hold information has not reached the upper limit, the start winning prize is given. This is realized by operating the frame movable body 55a provided on the front frame 13 (upper ball tray 14) at a predetermined timing during the corresponding symbol variation effect. The operation of the frame movable body 55a in the first movable effect is executed in a mode (non-light emitting state) different from the normal operation executed according to the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. This first movable effect corresponds to the symbol variation effect in which the first movable effect is executed regardless of whether the probability setting value set as the reference value is "3" or "6". Figure It can be executed at the timing according to the type of fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, the first movable effect is not executed when the probability setting values set as the reference values are "1", "2", "4", and "5". That is, when the first movable effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either "3" or "6", and the first movable effect is the probability setting. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that any of the values "3" and "6" is set as a reference value.

Here, the execution timing of the first movable effect is set to the start timing of the symbol variation effect when the special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 14) is either the normal deviation variation pattern HPh or the deviation normal reach variation pattern HPr1. In the case of any of the out-of-development reach variation pattern HPr2, the hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1, and the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2, it is considered that 10 seconds have passed from the start of the symbol variation effect. In the first embodiment, as an effect pattern (see FIG. 15) for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation effect, the first normal reach effect pattern EPh11 and the first normal reach effect pattern EPa11 are the same until the end of the symbol variation effect. The effect content (first normal reach) is set to be specified, and the second normal reach effect pattern EPh12 and the second normal reach effect pattern EPa12 are the same until the end of the symbol variation effect (second normal reach). Because it is set to specify, it is possible to guess whether or not a big hit game state will occur before the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed due to the difference in the timing when the first movable effect is executed during the normal reach. Is.

The probability setting value "1", which is the suggestion target of the first movable effect, is a suggestion target for each of the post-lending ball winning effect, the special post-winning effect, and the post-operation operation effect, which are setting suggestion effects due to other triggers. Not. That is, the first movable effect is a "suggestion effect of a specific target type" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in a setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is set as a suggestion target.

Further, in the second movable effect, when the start winning prizes to the start winning openings 31a and 32a are detected by the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 in a state where the number of holdings of the start hold information has not reached the upper limit, the start is concerned. This is realized by operating the board movable body 55b provided on the game board 20 at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation effect corresponding to the winning. The operation of the board movable body 55b in the second movable effect is executed in a mode (non-light emitting state) different from the normal operation executed according to the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. In this second movable effect, when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", the timing according to the type of the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the second movable effect is executed. It can be executed in. On the other hand, the second movable effect is not executed when the probability set value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second movable effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and the probability set value "5" is the reference value for the second movable effect. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that it is set as.

Here, the execution timing of the second movable effect is the same as that of the first movable effect, when the special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 14) is either the normal deviation variation pattern HPh or the deviation normal reach variation pattern HPr1. The start timing of the symbol variation effect is defined as the timing at which 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation effect when any of the out-of-development reach variation pattern HPr2, the hit normal reach variation pattern HPa1 and the hit development reach variation pattern HPa2. Will be done. That is, it is possible to infer whether or not the jackpot game state occurs due to the difference in the timing at which the second movable effect is executed during the normal reach.

The probability setting value "5", which is the suggestion target of the second movable production, is also suggested by the post-ball lending operation, the special winning post-production, and the post-production operation production, which are setting suggestion effects due to other triggers. ing. That is, the second sound effect is a "suggestion effect of a common target type" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

The effect after the special prize is an effect executed by the light emitting means (frame lamp, game board lamp) 19, 24 triggered by the detection by the special prize detection sensor SE3. As shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of types (two types of a first light emitting effect and a second light emitting effect) are provided as the effect after the special prize. When any of the probability setting values "4" to "6" is set as the reference value, the first light emission effect is triggered by the detection by the special prize detection sensor SE3 (corresponding to the detection by the ball entry detection means). Can be executed. Further, the second light emission effect can be executed (corresponding to the detection by the ball entry detection means) triggered by the detection by the special prize detection sensor SE3 when the probability setting value "5" is set as the reference value. .. The execution probability of this special winning effect will be described later.

In the first light emitting effect, the frame lamp 19 emits light in a special manner (for example, the whole is yellow for 3 seconds) at the timing when the special winning opening 33a is detected (special winning) by the special winning detection sensor SE3. It is realized by blinking with. This first light emission effect can be executed at a common timing according to the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3, regardless of the probability setting value set as the reference value of "4" to "6". Here, each time the pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 33a during the big hit game state (during the round game), the first light emitting effect is executed according to the winning timing. On the other hand, the first light emission effect is not executed when the probability setting values set as the reference values are "1" to "3". That is, when the first light emitting effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is any of "4" to "6", and the first light emitting effect is the probability setting. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that any of the values "4" to "6" is set as a reference value.

It should be noted that the probability setting value "4", which is the suggestion target of the first light emission effect, is a suggestion target in each of the setting suggestion effect by other triggers, that is, the effect after the ball lending operation, the effect after the start winning, and the effect after the effect operation. Not. That is, the first light emitting effect is a "suggestion effect of a specific target type" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is set as a suggestion target.

Further, in the second light emitting effect, the game board lamp 24 emits light in a special manner at the timing when the special winning opening 33a is detected by the special winning detection sensor SE3 (for example, the whole is red for 3 seconds). It is realized by blinking with. This second light emission effect can be executed at the detection timing of the special prize when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". Here, the second light emitting effect is executed according to the winning timing each time the pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 33a during the big hit game state (during the round game), as in the first light emitting effect. It has become. On the other hand, the second light emission effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second light emitting effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and in the second light emitting effect, the probability setting value "5" is the reference value. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that it is set as.

The probability setting value "5", which is the suggestion target of the second light emission effect, is also a suggestion target for each of the setting suggestion effect by other triggers, that is, the effect after the ball lending operation, the effect after the start winning, and the effect after the effect operation. ing. That is, the second light emitting effect is a "suggestion effect of a common target type" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

Here, in the effect control CPU 65a, the pachinko balls (10th pachinko ball) exceeding the specified number (9 pieces) of the above-mentioned winning effect (over winning effect) have won the special winning opening 33a. In some cases, it is configured to be controllable at the winning timing. That is, in the first embodiment, the execution of both the over-winning effect and the post-special winning effect (first light emitting effect, second light emitting effect) can be determined in response to the detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3. Therefore, the execution timing of the effect after the special prize (for each special prize) may overlap with the execution timing of the over prize effect (at the time of the 10th prize in the round game). Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the over-winning effect is executed at the same timing as the effect after the special winning is executed at the time of detection by the special winning detection sensor SE3, the over-winning effect is set as the regulation mode. In this case, it is also possible not to execute the over-winning effect.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a decides to execute the effect after the special prize (first light emission effect, second light emission effect) in response to the special prize, the tenth special prize in the round game is given. As an opportunity, the effect image (shooting star) as the over-winning effect executed on the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 is set to a smaller size effect image than the normal over-winning effect when the effect is not executed after the special prize. It is passed through the end side of the display unit 17a. In this case, the display of the effect image (shooting star) is finished in a time (1 second) shorter than the normal time (2 seconds). That is, when it is decided to execute the special post-winning effect (first light emitting effect, second light emitting effect), the over-winning effect executed by the display unit 17a of the symbol display device 17 interferes with the special post-winning effect. It is displayed in a display mode (regulation mode) that is less noticeable to the player than usual. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a decides to execute the effect after the special prize (first light emission effect, second light emission effect) in response to the special prize, the tenth special prize in the round game is used as an opportunity. The execution of the over-winning effect by the frame lamp 19 is stopped. In this way, in relation to the special post-winning effect (setting suggestion effect) and the over-winning effect that can be executed when the special winning opening 33a is won, the special post-winning effect (setting suggestion effect) is given priority. I try to make it stand out.

The post-effect operation effect is an effect executed by the display means (design display device) 17 triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17. As shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of types (two types of a first display effect and a second display effect) are provided as the effect after the effect operation. The first display effect can be executed when the probability set value "2" or "6" is set as the reference value, triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17. Further, the second display effect can be executed when the probability set value "5" is set as the reference value, triggered by the detection by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17. The execution probability of the effect after the effect operation will be described later.

The first display effect is for the special operation button 54 during the first detection valid period (the period during which both the detections of the first and third effect operation detection sensors SE15 and SE17 are valid) of the above-mentioned music selection effect during the jackpot game state. When the first effect operation (operation of switching from the display of the promotion display image to the display of options) is detected by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 (that is, the operation is specified among a plurality of effect operation means 52, 54 for which the operation is effective). When the display of the promotion display image is terminated by operating the special operation button 54, which is the effect operation means of the above, the content of the options displayed on the display unit 17a is displayed different from the normal music selection effect (No. 1). (1) It is realized by setting (an option including a character image showing a music dedicated to the display effect). That is, when the display of the promotion display image of the music selection effect is switched to the display of the options by the operation of the normal operation button 52, the first display effect is not executed. In the first display effect, the timing of the effect operation of the special operation button 54 (detection of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17) regardless of whether the probability set value set as the reference value is "2" or "6". It is a timing, and can be executed at the timing when the display of the music selection effect options is started). On the other hand, the first display effect is not executed when the probability setting values set as the reference values are "1", "3" to "5". That is, when the first display effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is either "2" or "6", and the first display effect is the probability setting. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that any of the values "2" and "6" is set as a reference value.

It should be noted that the probability setting value "2", which is the suggestion target of the first display effect, is a suggestion target in each of the setting suggestion effect by other triggers, the effect after the ball lending operation, the effect after the start winning, and the effect after the special winning. Not. That is, the first display effect is a "suggestion effect of a specific target type" in which at least a probability setting value that is not a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

Here, the first display effect (effect after the effect operation) is executed with different effect contents according to the type (value) of the jackpot game state in which the effect is executed. The pachinko machine 10 can generate a plurality of types of big hit gaming states, and a symbol variation effect corresponding to the special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result. The type of jackpot game state that occurs after the end of is determined. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has a total of "first jackpot", which includes a total of three round games and remains in a low-probability and low-base state until the end of 50 symbol variation effects after the end of the jackpot game state. The "second jackpot", which includes 3 round games and is in a high-accuracy low-base state until the end of 50 rounds of symbol variation, and 50 rounds of symbol fluctuations after the end, including a total of 6 round games. The "third jackpot", which is in a low accuracy and high base state until the end of the production, and the "fourth," which includes a total of six round games and is in a high accuracy and high base state until the end of 50 symbol variation effects. It is configured to be able to generate a "big hit" and a "fifth big hit" that includes a total of nine round games and is in a highly accurate and high-base state until the end of 50 symbol variation effects. The effect control CPU 65a displays a common background image on the display unit 17a in the period from the end of the "first big hit" and the end of the "second big hit" to the end of the symbol variation effect 50 times (the same effect mode is used). ), And control is made so that it is difficult to determine whether the state is a low-accuracy low-base state or a high-accuracy low-base state. In addition, a common background image is displayed on the display unit 17a (same effect mode) during the period from the end of the "third jackpot" and the "fourth jackpot" to the end of the symbol variation effect 50 times. , It is controlled so that it is difficult to determine whether it is a low-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state. The effect control CPU 65a identifies the type of the jackpot game state based on the jackpot start command from the main control CPU 60a, and also displays the first display effect in the "first jackpot", "third jackpot", and "fifth jackpot". A display mode (for example, an option including a character image showing the music A) and a display mode of the first display effect in the "second jackpot" and the "fourth jackpot" (for example, an option including a character image showing the music B). To make it different. As a result, when the first display effect is performed triggered by the detection of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 in the first detection valid period during the jackpot game state, after the end of the jackpot game state due to the difference in the display mode. You will be able to determine the game state.

The second display effect is a special operation button by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 during the detection valid period of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 (hereinafter referred to as “third detection valid period”) set during the symbol variation effect. When the effect operation of 54 is detected, it is realized by additionally displaying a dedicated character image on the display unit 17a. This second display effect can be executed at the timing of the effect operation of the special operation button 54 (detection timing of the third effect operation detection sensor SE17) when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5". .. On the other hand, the second display effect is not executed when the probability setting value set as the reference value is "1" to "4" or "6". That is, when the second display effect is executed, it is found that the probability setting value set as the reference value is "5", and in the second display effect, the probability setting value "5" is the reference value. It functions as a suggestion effect suggesting that it is set as.

The probability setting value "5", which is the suggestion target of the second display production, is also a suggestion target for each of the setting suggestion productions due to other triggers, such as the post-ball lending operation, the post-start winning effect, and the special post-winning effect. ing. That is, the second display effect is a "suggestion effect of a common target type" in which only the probability setting value that can be a suggestion target in the setting suggestion effect due to another trigger is the suggestion target.

(About the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect)
Next, the execution probability and the like will be specifically described with respect to the various setting suggestion effects described above. The effect control CPU 65a of the first embodiment specifies the effect content, execution probability, execution possibility, and execution timing of the setting suggestion effect (effect after ball lending operation, effect after start winning, effect after special winning, and effect after effect operation). It is configured to be able to control the types of setting suggestion modes, and the execution probabilities of various setting suggestion effects differ depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in. Specifically, as the setting suggestion mode, the "high frequency mode (mode 1)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed frequently and the "medium frequency mode (mode 2)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a medium frequency. There are "low frequency mode (mode 3)" in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed infrequently, and "prohibition mode (mode 4)" in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed according to the execution probability to be performed. That is, the frequency at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is set to increase in the order of "prohibited mode"->"low-frequencymode"->"medium-frequencymode"->"high-frequencymode". Then, as will be described later, it is configured to shift from the setting suggestion mode at that time to another setting suggestion mode when the mode change condition (change condition) is satisfied.

In the first embodiment, as described above, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is different for each setting suggestion mode, and the effect content and execution timing of the setting suggestion effect are the same regardless of the type of the setting suggestion mode (however, however). , Except for the prohibition mode that prohibits the execution of the setting suggestion effect), but it is also possible to make the effect content and execution timing of the setting suggestion effect different depending on the type of the setting suggestion mode. It is also possible to make only the execution probability (or any of the effect content, execution enablement / non-execution, and execution timing) for a specific type of setting suggestion effect different for each setting suggestion mode.

The effect control CPU 65a is based on the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 when the probability setting values (“1” and “6”) suggested by the first sound effect (effect after the ball lending operation) are set as reference values. When the detection occurs and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the speaker 18 is controlled to execute the first sound effect. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the first sound effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 16, the probability setting value “1” is referred to. When set to a value, the lottery process that wins with each execution probability of "1%" in the high frequency mode, "0.5%" in the medium frequency mode, and "0.1%" in the low frequency mode, The effect control CPU 65a executes. When the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, the execution probabilities of "2%" in the high frequency mode, "1%" in the medium frequency mode, and "0.5%" in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process for winning in. That is, the execution of the first sound effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

Further, the execution of the first sound effect is performed in relation to the case where the probability setting value "1" is set as the reference value and the case where the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, that is, the reference. Depending on the difference in the probability set value set in the value, it is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities.

The effect control CPU 65a is based on the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 during symbol fluctuation when the probability set value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second sound effect (effect after ball lending operation), is set as a reference value. When the detection occurs and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the speaker 18 is controlled to execute the second sound effect. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the second sound effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 16, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "6%" in the high frequency mode, "3%" in the medium frequency mode, and "1%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. That is, the execution of the second sound effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The effect control CPU 65a is based on the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 when the probability setting values (“3” and “6”) suggested by the first movable effect (effect after the start prize) are set as reference values. When the detection occurs and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the frame movable body 55a is controlled to execute the first movable effect. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the first movable effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 17, the probability setting value “3” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process that wins with each execution probability of "5%" in the high frequency mode, "2%" in the medium frequency mode, and "1%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. When the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, the probability of winning is "10%" in the high frequency mode, "5%" in the medium frequency mode, and "2%" in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first movable effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

Further, the execution of the first movable effect is performed in relation to the case where the probability setting value "3" is set as the reference value and the case where the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, that is, the reference. Depending on the difference in the probability set value set in the value, it is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities.

The effect control CPU 65a is detected by the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 when the probability set value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second movable effect (effect after the start prize), is set as a reference value. In addition, when the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the second movable effect is controlled to be executed by the board movable body 55b. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the second movable effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 17, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "50%" in the high frequency mode, "10%" in the medium frequency mode, and "5%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. That is, the execution of the second movable effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The effect control CPU 65a is in a round game when the probability setting values (“4”, “5”, “6”) that are the suggestion targets of the first light emission effect (effect after special winning) are set as reference values. When the detection by the 11th special prize detection sensor SE3 occurs and the lottery process that wins with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the frame lamp 19 is made to execute the first light emission effect. Control. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the first light emission effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 18, the probability setting value “4” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "90%" in the high frequency mode, "70%" in the medium frequency mode, and "20%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. When the probability setting value "5" is set as the reference value, the probability of winning is "100%" in the high frequency mode, "70%" in the medium frequency mode, and "50%" in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. Furthermore, when the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, the probability of winning is "100%" in the high frequency mode, "80%" in the medium frequency mode, and "60%" in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first light emission effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

Further, the execution of the first light emission effect is performed when the probability setting value "4" is set as the reference value, when the probability setting value "5" is set as the reference value, and when the probability setting value "6" is executed. Is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities depending on the relationship with the case where is set to the reference value, that is, the difference in the probability setting value set to the reference value.

The effect control CPU 65a is the eleventh special prize detection sensor during the round game when the probability setting value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second light emission effect (effect after the special prize), is set as the reference value. When the detection by SE3 occurs and the lottery process for winning with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the game board lamp 24 is controlled to execute the second light emission effect. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the second light emission effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 18, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "90%" in the high frequency mode, "70%" in the medium frequency mode, and "20%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. That is, the execution of the second light emission effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

The effect control CPU 65a is the first in the first detection valid period when the probability setting values (“2” and “6”) that are the suggestion targets of the first display effect (effect after the effect operation) are set as reference values. 3 When the first detection by the effect operation detection sensor SE17 occurs and the lottery process for winning with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the first display effect is executed on the symbol display device 17. Control to let. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the first display effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 19, the probability setting value "2" is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "50%" in the high frequency mode, "10%" in the medium frequency mode, and "5%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. When the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, the probability of winning is "90%" in the high frequency mode, "30%" in the medium frequency mode, and "5%" in the low frequency mode. The effect control CPU 65a executes the lottery process. That is, the execution of the first display effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

Further, the execution of the first display effect is performed in relation to the case where the probability setting value "2" is set as the reference value and the case where the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value, that is, the reference. Depending on the difference in the probability set value set in the value, it is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities.

The effect control CPU 65a detects the third effect operation in the third detection valid period when the probability setting value (“5”), which is the suggestion target of the second display effect (effect after the effect operation), is set as a reference value. When the detection by the sensor SE17 occurs and the lottery process for winning with a predetermined execution probability is won (specific conditions are satisfied), the symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the second display effect. Here, the lottery process for whether or not to execute the second display effect differs depending on which setting suggestion mode the effect control CPU 65a stays in, and as shown in FIG. 19, the probability setting value “5” is referred to. When set to a value, the effect control CPU 65a performs a lottery process in which the winning is performed with each execution probability of "50%" in the high frequency mode, "40%" in the medium frequency mode, and "9%" in the low frequency mode. Execute. That is, the execution of the second display effect is determined according to the lottery process (specific condition) of the execution probability (winning probability) that differs depending on the difference in the setting suggestion mode in which the effect control CPU 65a stays.

(Regarding the conditions for changing the setting suggestion mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as described above, the effect control CPU 65a can control a plurality of types of setting suggestion modes (high frequency mode, medium frequency mode, low frequency mode, and prohibition mode), and predetermined change conditions are satisfied. It is configured so that the setting suggestion mode can be changed according to the establishment. Here, in the first embodiment, two change conditions for changing the setting suggestion mode are provided: execution of an effect adjustment operation targeting a predetermined operation means as an operation target, and change of a game state.

The effect control CPU 65a is a second effect operation detection sensor during the detection valid period (hereinafter referred to as “fourth detection valid period”) in which the detection of the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 is effective when the first change condition is satisfied. The setting suggestion mode can be changed based on the detection of SE16 (operation of the selection operation button 53). Here, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to set the period in which the main control CPU 60a is in the setting confirmation mode as the fourth detection valid period. That is, the effect control CPU 65a starts the fourth detection valid period when the setting confirmation start command is input from the main control CPU 60a, and ends the fourth detection valid period when the setting change end command is input from the main control CPU 60a. ..

As described above, the main control CPU 60a does not put the clear switch CLS into the operating state after the door open detection sensor SE10 is set to the detection state and the setting operation unit 91 is switched to the on position with respect to the pachinko machine 10 in the power cut state. When the power switch PWS is turned on (that is, when the second transition operation is performed), the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the control state of the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, a setting confirmation notification including a character image of "setting is being confirmed" is executed using substantially the entire display unit 17a. .. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to set the fourth detection valid period at the same time as the setting confirmation mode starts, and when the selection operation button 53 is operated during the setting confirmation mode, the second effect operation detection in the fourth detection valid period is detected. The first detection of sensor SE16 occurs. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a controls to change the mode (display mode) of the setting confirmation notification. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20B, the display area of the character image of "setting is being confirmed" is moved upward, and the mode change image is displayed in the lower area thereof. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), a display indicating that the setting suggestion mode of the selection target has been changed according to the detection of the second effect operation detection sensor SE16 from the second time onward in the fourth detection valid period is displayed. Try to do it. Then, the effect control CPU 65a shifts to the setting suggestion mode selected on the mode change image based on the input of the setting confirmation end command from the main control CPU 60a, and ends the display of the mode change image.

Here, the effect control RAM 65c as a storage means provided in the effect control board 65 has a mode information storage area for setting (storing) mode specific information capable of specifying the setting change mode controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. It is configured so that when the power is turned off, the mode specific information set in the mode information storage area can be backed up and stored until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. That is, when the power recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting suggestion mode controlled by the effect control CPU 65a becomes the setting suggestion mode before the power is turned off. Therefore, when the setting suggestion mode is changed in the setting confirmation mode corresponding to the second transition operation (operation including the power recovery operation), the mode change image (see FIG. 20C) is displayed before the power failure. The display starts from the state in which the setting suggestion mode of is selected.

On the other hand, the effect control RAM 65c erases the mode specific information stored in the mode information storage area in accordance with the clear operation (initialization of the effect control RAM 65c) when the power is turned on again, and sets the effect control RAM 65c as the initial setting. Along with this, the mode specific information for the initial state that specifies the predetermined setting suggestion mode is stored (set) in the mode information storage area. That is, when the clear operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting suggestion mode controlled by the effect control CPU 65a automatically becomes the setting suggestion mode in the predetermined initial state. As a result, the player determines whether or not the setting suggestion mode estimated from the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is the setting suggestion mode in the initial state after the transition to the setting change mode (as a reference value). Whether or not the probability setting value has been changed) can be inferred, and the interest of the game can be improved. In the first embodiment, the mode specific information for specifying the high frequency mode is set as the initial state mode specific information, but the mode specific information for specifying another setting suggestion mode is used as the initial state mode specific information. The mode information storage area may be initially set as.

As a case where the second change condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a causes a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a results in a hit determination result, and the big hit gaming state is generated accordingly. After the end of, the setting suggestion mode can be changed when the game state is changed to a game state different from the game state before the start of the jackpot game state. However, in the first embodiment, only when the gaming state before the start of the big hit game state is the low accuracy low base state and the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is the high accuracy high base state, the second The change conditions are satisfied. That is, the setting suggestion mode can be changed when the above-mentioned "fourth jackpot" or "fifth jackpot" occurs based on the starting prize generated in the low probability low base state. In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion mode after the change according to the establishment of the second change condition is always the high frequency mode, and this high frequency mode ends the high accuracy high base state (after the end of the big hit game state). At the timing (end of 50 times of symbol variation effect), the mode is returned to the setting suggestion mode before the change. Further, in the prohibition mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the second change condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the gaming state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game state including the six round games is the low accuracy high base state that occurs after the end of the "third big hit", or the "fourth big hit". It is possible to infer whether the high-accuracy high-base state that occurs after the end is performed by the frequency at which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(Action of Example 1)
Next, the action / effect according to the above-mentioned Example 1 will be described.

The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is set as a reference value in the setting information storage area of the main control RAM 60c among a plurality of probability setting values "1" to "6" as values for specifying the stage regarding the degree of advantage of the game. Based on the probability setting value, the main control CPU 60a controls the special figure hit determination, and the probability setting value set in the reference value is the setting change operation (clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means). Since it is changed according to the operation), the content of the pachinko game performed by the player can be made rich in variety.

Here, in response to the first transition operation accompanied by the clear operation, the mode shifts to the setting change mode in which the setting change operation is possible, and after the setting change mode ends, the game shifts to the playable state. Therefore, the main control RAM 60c The probability setting value set as the reference value is not changed while the game information before the power is turned off is left, and it is possible to prevent a problem in the game control.

Then, the setting suggestion effect executed in response to the control of the effect control CPU 65a suggests the probability set value (advantage of the game) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c, so that the player can play the game. It is possible to play the game while guessing how much the degree of advantage is set, and it is possible to add fun to the game.

Further, when the setting change mode is started in response to the first transition operation accompanied by the clear operation, the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) is started after the setting change mode is completed, and the RAM clear notification is also started. Since the setting suggestion effect is not executed during the period during which is executed, it is possible to reliably recognize the execution of the RAM clear notification.

Further, for the ball lending operation by the player (the operation that triggers the ball payout device to execute the supply operation of supplying the pachinko ball to the upper ball tray 14 as the storage area on the front side of the machine), that is, the ball lending operation. With the detection by the detection sensor (trigger detection means) SE13 as an opportunity, the effect after the ball lending operation as the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the player's willingness to start or continue the game can be determined at an appropriate timing. Not only can it be enhanced, but it can also be given unexpectedness. Further, in this case, since the player executes the post-lending effect triggered by the ball lending operation performed by himself / herself, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the post-lending operation suggestive effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a not only executes and controls the setting suggestion effect (effect after the ball lending operation) triggered by the detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13, but also detects the detection sensor SE1 and SE1 which are different from the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13. Since the execution control of the setting suggestion effect (the effect after the start prize, the effect after the special prize, and the effect after the effect operation) triggered by the detection by SE2, SE3, and SE17 can also be controlled, the timing of the setting suggestion effect becomes monotonous. This can also add fun to the game.

As the setting suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 65a specifically detects a post-lending operation effect (first opportunity effect) triggered by detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 and a pachinko ball winning (winning). Start-up winning post-winning effect / special post-winning effect (second opportunity effect) triggered by detection by start-up prize detection sensors SE1 and 2 as ball detection means and special prize-winning detection sensor SE3, and special as one of the effect operation means Since the operation state after the effect operation (third trigger effect) triggered by the detection of the operation state of the operation button 54 by the third effect operation detection sensor SE17 is executed and controlled, the execution trigger of the setting suggestion effect is diversified. It is possible to add fun to the game.

Then, only the probability setting value "5" that can be suggested by other setting suggestion effects having different execution triggers is suggested as the effect after the ball rental operation, the effect after the start prize, the effect after the special prize, and the effect after the effect operation. Probability setting value that is not suggested by the setting suggestion effect of the target common target type (second sound effect, second movable effect, second light emission effect, second display effect) and other setting suggestion effects with different execution triggers. Since at least the setting suggestion effect of the specific target type (first sound effect, first movable effect, first light emission effect, first display effect) is executed, the setting suggestion effect of the common target type can be used. It is possible to prevent the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect that targets a predetermined probability setting value from becoming monotonous, and the setting suggestion effect of the specific target type can be used to execute the setting suggestion effect regardless of the number of types. Can raise interest in what was.

In addition, the effect after the ball rental operation, the effect after the start prize, the effect after the special prize, and the effect after the effect operation are each the sound output means (speaker) 18 and the movable means (effect) as the effect execution means for executing the setting suggestion effect. Movable body) 55, light emitting means (frame lamp, game board lamp) 19, 24, and display means (design display device) 17 are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. Since the setting suggestion effect is performed using the above, the relationship between the setting suggestion effect and the execution trigger can be easily understood, and the interest in the suggestion effect can be increased.

The effect control CPU 65a produces a post-lending operation effect (setting suggestion) only when the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 detects the operation state of the ball lending operation button 51a and the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13 wins the lottery process with a predetermined winning probability. Since the effect) is controlled, there may be cases where the effect after the ball lending operation is performed or not when the ball lending operation is performed, and the setting suggestion effect is performed by preventing the frequent occurrence of the setting suggestion effect. You can increase the value of being told. Further, the probability setting value "1" that the effect after the ball lending operation is suggested as the reference value is set as the reference value, and the probability setting value "6" that the effect after the ball lending operation is also the suggestion target is set as the reference value. Since the lottery process (specific condition) with different winning probabilities is set as the lottery process for whether or not to execute the effect after the ball lending operation depending on the set case, the type of opportunity for the setting suggestion effect and the type of opportunity for the setting suggestion effect, It is possible to estimate the probability setting value set as the reference value based on the frequency of the setting suggestion effect.

The effect control CPU 65a can control the execution of the post-start winning effect (setting suggestion effect) during the symbol variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern from the main control CPU 60a, and corresponds to any of a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns. At least one of the effect content, execution probability, execution enablement, and execution timing (execution timing in Example 1) of the effect after the start winning, which is controlled to be executed, is different depending on the execution period of the symbol variation effect. , The range of the game can be expanded by letting the player guess the result of the symbol variation effect (whether or not the big hit game state is generated) by the effect after the start winning.

When the number of pachinko balls (the number of special prizes to the special prize opening 33a) detected by the special prize production sensor SE3 corresponding to one round game in the jackpot game state reaches the specified number of nine. While the main control CPU 60a displaces the special opening / closing member 33b in the open posture to the closed posture, when the effect control CPU 65a detects the pachinko ball by the special prize detection sensor SE3, the over prize effect and the setting suggestion effect after the special prize It is possible to execute the effect, and when the effect after the special prize is executed when the pachinko ball is detected by the special prize detection sensor SE3, the over prize effect is executed in the regulated mode, so the probability of being set as a reference value. The set value can be suggested by the special post-winning effect, and at the same time, it can be suggested by whether or not the over-winning effect is executed in the regulated manner.

The effect control CPU 65a can execute and control the post-effect operation (setting suggestion effect) during the jackpot game state, and after the effect operation, depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot game states is in the hit game state. Since at least one of the effect content, execution probability, execution enablement / non-execution, and execution timing of the effect (in Example 1, the effect content) is different, the type of jackpot game state (game after the end of the jackpot game state) depends on the effect after the effect operation. The range of the game can be expanded by letting the player guess the state).

The effect control CPU 65a is a plurality of types that specify at least one of the effect content, the execution probability, the execution possibility, and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect (in the first embodiment, all of the effect content, the execution probability, the execution possibility, and the execution timing). Since the setting suggestion mode can be controlled and the setting suggestion mode can be changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied, the setting suggestion mode is changed, and the effect content, execution probability, execution possibility, and execution of the suggestion effect are changed. By changing the timing, the type and execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect can be changed, and the player's interest in the setting suggestion effect can be maintained for a long time.

Here, since the setting suggestion mode change condition can be established according to the mode change operation for which the selection operation button (predetermined operation means) 53 is the operation target, the setting suggestion mode can be arbitrarily changed and the effect content can be changed. Can be given.

Further, the main control CPU 60a executes the special figure hit determination triggered by winning the starting winning openings 31a and 32a (establishment of the hit determination condition), and when the determination result by the special figure hit determination is a hit, The game state after the big hit game state is generated is changed from the game state before the big hit game state, and the change condition of the setting suggestion mode can be satisfied according to the change of the game state, so the setting is based on the game. The suggestion mode can be changed, and the effect can be changed. Depending on the game state after the change, the setting suggestion mode may be changed (when the change condition is satisfied) or not changed (when the change condition is not satisfied), so the setting suggestion mode is used when the game state is changed. It is possible to make the player guess the game state after the change depending on whether or not is changed.

Since any one of the plurality of types of setting suggestion modes is defined as the initial state setting suggestion mode that is controlled when the mode shifts to the setting change mode, the player can guess that the setting suggestion mode is the initial state. Depending on whether the mode is the setting suggestion mode, it can be inferred whether or not the transition to the setting change mode / setting change operation has been performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Since the setting suggestion mode in the initial state is set to a high frequency mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed more frequently than the other setting suggestion modes, the setting suggestion effect is positively performed according to the setting change operation. It can be generated to increase interest in the reference value of the main control RAM 60c.

A clear switch CLS to be operated for clear operation is provided on the rear surface side of the machine, and the main control CPU 60a sets the door open detection sensor SE10 in the detection state and switches the setting operation unit 91 to the on position, and then the power switch PWS. When the clear switch CLS is operated under the situation (specific condition) of ON operation, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, and when the clear switch CLS is not operated under the specific condition, it is set as a reference value. It shifts to the setting confirmation mode in which the set probability setting value can be confirmed, and in this setting confirmation mode, the change condition of the setting suggestion mode can be satisfied according to the mode change operation for the clear switch CLS as the setting change operation means. Therefore, in the setting confirmation mode, the setting suggestion mode can be changed at the same time as the confirmation of the probability setting value. By being able to change the setting suggestion mode during the setting confirmation mode that does not trigger the transition to the setting suggestion mode in the initial state, it is possible to improve the operability when changing the setting suggestion mode.

Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, the structure in which the pachinko machine 10x transmits information to an external device will be mainly described, and the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above. Detailed description will be omitted.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10x according to the second embodiment, as in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting change mode by the first transition operation, and the main control CPU 60a shifts to the setting change mode by the second transition operation. Is configured to shift to the setting confirmation mode, and the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute and control a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects (effect after ball lending operation, effect after start winning, effect after special winning, effect after effect operation). Will be done. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10x according to the second embodiment has a configuration (first specific light emitting means 201, first specific light emitting means 201, first) for outputting light that can be received as information by an external device (data display board 220 or portable terminal described later). It differs from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in that it has the specific light emitting means 211).

(Regarding the arrangement of specific light emitting means 201,211)
The pachinko machine 10x is provided with a first specific light emitting means 201 capable of outputting light (infrared rays) toward a data display panel 220 (see FIG. 21 (a)) of a game store at the upper end of a front frame 13. .. That is, the first specific light emitting means 201 can output infrared rays upward (in the Y direction of the arrow), and the data display panel 220 of the amusement store provides information on the infrared rays output by the first specific light emitting means 201. It has a receiving unit (not shown) that inputs (receives) as. As shown in FIGS. 21 (b) and 21 (c), the first specific light emitting means 201 is housed in an installation recess 205 recessed with respect to the upper surface of the front frame 13, and the light emitting unit 202. The substrate 203 is composed of a light-transmitting cover 204 assembled on the surface of the substrate 203 so as to cover the light emitting portion 202. Then, it is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 65a by wiring (not shown).

Further, the pachinko machine 10x is provided with a second specific light emitting means 211 capable of outputting light (visible light) toward the front side of the machine in the game board 20. As the second specific light emitting means 211, for example, a part of the board movable body 55b (see FIG. 21D) having the light emitting unit 212 can be used. The second specific light emitting means 211 is configured so that the visible light output by the second specific light emitting means 211 can be input (received) as information by a predetermined portable terminal (not shown). By arranging the portable terminal close to the window 13a when the light is output from the second specific light emitting means 211, the portable terminal inputs the visible light output by the second specific light emitting means 211 as information ( Can be received).

Here, the light emitting units 202, 212 of the first and second specific light emitting means 201, 211 correspond to the probability set value (set value) set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. It is configured to be able to output light of different modes (infrared / visible light). Specifically, the first to sixth light emission patterns (first to sixth blinking patterns) as the first type information that can identify each of the probability set values "1" to "6", and as reference values. The first specific light emitting means 201 outputs infrared rays by the seventh to ninth light emitting patterns (seventh to ninth blinking patterns) for making it possible to estimate the set probability set value, and the second The specific light emitting means 211 of the above is designed to output visible light.

(About the 1st to 6th light emission patterns)
The pachinko machine 10x is configured to measure the current time when the power is on. Then, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 executes a lottery process for whether or not to output the first type information every time a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses. In this lottery process, it is determined that the first type information is output with a probability of, for example, 5%. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 10x is continuously operated for 10 hours in the amusement store, a lottery process can be executed about 60 times in total. Therefore, the first and second specific light emitting means can be executed during this 10 hours. The expected value of the number of times 201,211 outputs the first type information is about three times. Then, the first and second specific light emitting means 201, 211 output the first type information at the timing when the execution of the output of the first type information is determined based on the lottery process.

In the data display panel 220 and the portable terminal, the pachinko machine 10x sets a reference value at the time of reception according to which of the first to sixth light emission patterns the received light (infrared / visible light) is. The probability setting value (any of "1" to "6") is specified, and the probability setting value set as the reference value in the pachinko machine 10x is notified. However, in the second embodiment, in order to avoid excessive notification, the notification is performed only for a relatively short time such as 1 minute.

(About the 7th to 9th light emission patterns)
In the pachinko machine 10x, the ball lending operation (detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13) for the ball lending operation button 51a when the probability setting value set as the reference value is any of "1", "5", and "6". ), With a predetermined execution probability based on the lottery process, the post-lending operation effect (first sound effect, second sound effect) as the setting suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, each time the effect control CPU 65a executes the effect after the ball lending operation (first sound effect, second sound effect), the effect control CPU 65a takes one minute from the ball lending operation timing (at the time of detection by the ball lending operation detection sensor SE13). , Any of the 7th to 9th light emission patterns as the second type information is output.

Here, the effect control CPU 65a provides the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the effect after the ball lending operation when the probability setting value "1" is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. The output of the seventh light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 60%, the output of the eighth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%, and the output of the ninth light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 5%.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a provides the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the effect after the ball rental operation when the probability setting value "5" is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. The output of the light emission pattern of 7 is determined with a probability of 30%, the output of the 8th light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%, and the output of the 9th light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 35%.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a provides the second type information corresponding to the execution period of the effect after the ball rental operation when the probability setting value "6" is set as the reference value in the main control RAM 60c of the main control board 60. The output of the light emission pattern of 7 is determined with a probability of 5%, the output of the 8th light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 25%, and the output of the 9th light emission pattern is determined with a probability of 70%.

In the data display panel 220 and the portable terminal, a setting suggestion effect (external setting suggestion effect) of a different mode is performed depending on which of the 7th to 9th light emission patterns the received light (infrared ray, visible light) is. Execute. Specifically, in response to the reception of the seventh light emission pattern, a display effect such as "This pachinko machine may not be set properly" is executed in the display area of the data display board 220 or the portable terminal. In response to the reception of the eighth light emission pattern, a display effect such as "setting of this pachinko machine ...?" Is executed in the display area of the data display board 220 or the portable terminal. In this way, in response to the reception of the ninth light emission pattern, a display effect such as "This pachinko machine may have a good setting!" Is executed in the display area of the data display board 220 or the portable terminal. To.

(Action of Example 2)
Next, the action / effect according to the second embodiment described above will be described.

In the pachinko machine 10x of the second embodiment, the main control CPU 60a executes control based on the set value set as the reference value among the plurality of probability set values for specifying the stage related to the advantage degree of the game, and the reference value. Change the probability setting value to be set to according to the setting change operation. Here, the specific light emitting means 201, 211 that outputs light that can be received as information by an external device (data display board 220 or portable terminal) can specify or estimate the probability setting value set as the reference value. Since it is possible to output information for the pachinko machine 10x, a configuration for executing a suggestion (external setting suggestion effect) regarding the degree of advantage (stage) of the game on the pachinko machine 10x is performed between the pachinko machine 10x and the external device. It can be realized without the need for wiring connection or the like. That is, it is possible to add fun to the game by executing the setting suggestion effect regarding the degree of advantage (stage) of the game at an unexpected effect position (outside the game machine).

Further, since the second specific light emitting means 211 outputs visible light in a different mode according to the probability setting value set as the reference value, the information output from the second specific light emitting means 211 can be visually confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the suggestion production with an external device.

Further, since the specific light emitting means 201,211 outputs the light during the execution period of the effect after the ball rental operation, which is the setting suggestion effect executed by the pachinko machine 10x, the setting suggestion effect (external setting suggestion effect) is performed by an external device. Can be easily grasped that can be done.

Further, since the specific light emitting means 201,211 outputs light at a timing different from the execution period of the setting suggestion effect on the pachinko machine 10x (timing according to the current time), the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is increased. It is possible to expand the range of setting suggestion effects.

(Change example)
The present invention is not limited to Examples 1 and 2 described above, and can be modified as follows.

(1) In the first embodiment, the effect after the ball rental operation is executed by the sound output means (speaker), the effect after the start prize is executed by the movable means (effect movable body), and the effect after the special prize is emitted by the light emitting means (frame lamp). , The game board lamp), and the effect after the effect operation is executed by the display means (design display device), but the correspondence between various setting suggestion effects and the effect execution means is not limited to this. For example, as the effect executing means for executing the effect after the ball lending operation, a movable means may be adopted, a light emitting means may be adopted, a display means may be adopted, or a plurality of effect executing means may be adopted. The effect may be executed after the ball lending operation. Further, for example, a sound output means may be adopted, a movable means may be adopted, a display means may be adopted, or a plurality of effects may be adopted as the effect execution means for executing the effect after the special prize. Depending on the execution means, the effect after the special prize may be executed. The same applies to the effect after the start prize and the effect after the effect operation.
Further, in the first embodiment, the winning effect (over winning effect) is executed by the display means and the light emitting means, but it may be executed by only one of the display means and the light emitting means, or the like. It may be executed by the effect execution means (sound output means or movable means) of. The number of effect executing means for executing the winning effect may be any two or a combination of three or more of the effect executing means described in the first embodiment, or any one of them. Good.
(2) In the first embodiment, the post-ball lending operation, the post-start winning effect, the special post-winning effect, and the post-production operation as the setting suggestion effect are each won by a lottery process with a corresponding opportunity. Although it is executed on the condition that the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect may be executed whenever the corresponding opportunity occurs.
(3) In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of probability setting values to be suggested for each of the various setting suggestion effects, but only a single probability setting value may be a suggestion target.
(4) In the first embodiment, the post-lending effect is executed at different timings depending on the difference in the probability set value set as the reference value, and the post-start winning effect, the special post-winning effect, and the post-effect operation effect are executed. Is executed at the same timing regardless of the difference in the probability setting value, but the probability set as a reference value for at least one of the post-start winning effect, the special post-winning effect, and the post-operation operation effect. It may be executed at a different timing depending on the difference in the set value, or may be executed at a common timing regardless of the difference in the probability set value for the effect after the ball lending operation.
(5) In the first embodiment, at the time of detection by the special winning detection sensor (ball winning detection means), the over-winning effect as the winning effect and the special post-winning effect as the setting suggestion effect are configured to be feasible. Here, in the first embodiment, the prize-winning effect is executed in response to the special prize-winning of the game balls exceeding the specified number (9 pieces) in the round game, while the execution of the effect after the special prize is determined. In the case of a special prize, the production after the special prize is executed. On the other hand, the winning effect may be executed when a predetermined number of special prizes (for example, the first special prize) within the specified number (9 pieces) are detected in the round game, or the special prize may be executed. It may be executed every time. Further, the effect after the special prize may be executed when a predetermined number of special prizes (for example, the first special prize) within the specified number (9 pieces) are detected in the round game, or the round game may be executed. It may be executed in response to the special winning of one more than the specified number (9 pieces) in. Further, at least one of the winning effect and the post-special winning effect may be executed corresponding to each special winning amount exceeding the specified number (9 pieces) in the round game. In these cases as well, when the setting suggestion effect is executed when the game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means, the winning effect corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the ball entry detection means is executed in a regulated manner. You can prevent it from running.
(6) In the first embodiment, the probability setting value set as the reference value is changed by operating the clear switch in the setting change mode. For example, the probability setting value is connected to the main control board (main control CPU). Another operating means may be provided to change the probability setting value set as the reference value by the operation of the other operating means.
(7) In the first embodiment, the clear switch is provided on the main control board, but it may be provided on another board (for example, a power supply board).
(8) In the first embodiment, in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, the display mode of the game information display is changed to a mode different from the usual mode, but it may not be changed.
(9) In the first embodiment, the main control CPU shifts to the setting confirmation mode only when the power is turned on, but shifts to the setting confirmation mode by a predetermined operation in the power ON state (for example, a game-enabled state). It may be. As a predetermined operation in this case, an operation in which the setting operation unit is turned on while the door open detection sensor is in the detection state can be adopted.
(10) In the first embodiment, it is possible to detect (determine) each sensor error of magnetism, radio wave, and vibration in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and it is impossible to detect the winning error (determination is impossible). However, in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, at least one of the magnetic, radio wave, and vibration sensor errors may be undetectable (undecidable), and the winning error can also be detected (determinable). ) May be used.
(11) In the first embodiment, when the setting change mode is started, the RAM clear notification (initialization notification) is waited for, the setting change mode is terminated, and the door open detection sensor is in the non-detection state. Although the RAM clear notification is started accordingly, the RAM clear notification may be started at the end of the setting change mode without the condition that the door open detection sensor is not detected.
(12) In the first embodiment, the setting change mode is started by the first transition operation accompanied by the clear operation (RAM initialization), and the setting operation unit is switched from the on position to the off position during the setting change mode. At the end of the change mode, the RAM is initialized again at the end of the setting change mode, but the RAM may not be initialized at the end of the setting change mode. In this case as well, the RAM clear notification can be made to wait until after the setting change mode ends.
(13) In the first embodiment, the power recovery notification is waited when the setting confirmation mode is started, the setting confirmation mode is terminated, and the power recovery notification is notified when the door open detection sensor is in the non-detection state. However, the power recovery notification may be started at the end of the setting confirmation mode without the condition that the door open detection sensor is not detected.
(14) In the first embodiment, the probability (big hit probability) that the special figure hit judgment by the main control CPU becomes the hit judgment result is specified by the probability set value set as the reference value, but another judgment is made. You may want to specify the probability that (for example, the judgment of hitting a normal figure) will be the judgment result of hitting.
(15) In the first embodiment, the mode of notification (setting error) by the effect executing means is common for the first and second setting errors, but they may be different from each other. In this case, in the process of step S113 shown in FIG. 9, the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 10, and the process of step S306 shown in FIG. 11, the setting / output of the first setting error designation command is executed, while FIG. In the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 11 and the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU sets the first and second settings by configuring the main control CPU to execute the setting and output of the second setting error designation command. The notification mode can be changed according to the difference in the error specification command.
(16) In the first embodiment, the operation of changing the setting suggestion mode can be executed in the setting confirmation mode, but the setting suggestion mode may be changed in the game-enabled state.
(17) In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion mode is changed by the operation of the effect operation means, but the setting suggestion mode may be changed by the operation of the clear switch or the like.
(18) In the first embodiment, the setting operation unit and the performance indicator are provided on the main control board, but the setting operation is performed on another board, for example, a power supply board, a launch control board, a dedicated setting board, or the like. It may be provided with at least one of a unit and a performance indicator.
(19) In Example 1, four types of setting suggestion modes are provided: high frequency mode, medium frequency mode, low frequency mode, and prohibition mode, but only one to three of these modes or another setting suggestion mode is provided. 5 or more types of setting suggestion modes may be provided.
(20) A combination of a plurality of types of triggers for executing the setting suggestion effect and the types of the setting suggestion effect (effect after ball rental operation, effect after start winning, effect after special prize, effect after effect operation) is an embodiment. It can be appropriately changed from the combination in 1.
(21) In the first embodiment, when the winning effect and the special post-winning effect triggered by the detection by the predetermined ball detection means overlap, the winning effect is executed in the regulated mode, but it is not executed. Alternatively, the mode of the effect after the special prize may be a regulated mode, the mode of both effects may be a regulated mode, or both modes of the effect may be executed in a normal mode.
(22) In the first embodiment, with respect to the security signal output from a predetermined terminal of the external information output terminal board, the security signal to be output in connection with the occurrence of an abnormal state (error) is output over a predetermined output time. The output ends as an information signal for a certain period of time, and the security signal output when the mode shifts to the setting change mode (or setting confirmation mode) ends when the setting change mode (setting confirmation mode) ends. Although it is an indefinite time information signal, an indefinite time information signal may be output when a predetermined abnormal state (error) occurs, for example, when the power is cut off, or a setting change mode (setting change mode). Alternatively, the information signal may be output for a certain period of time with the transition to the setting confirmation mode).
(23) In the second embodiment, the specific light emitting means outputs the first type information (information that can specify the probability set value) to the external device at a timing different from the setting suggestion effect executed by the pachinko machine. At the different timings, the specific light emitting means may output the second type information (information for making the probability set value inferrable) to the external device. In addition, as the second type information, information including the number of times the special figure variation display is executed and the number of times the big hit game state is generated may be output.

53 Select operation button (predetermined operation means)
60a Main control CPU (game control means)
65a effect control CPU (effect control means)
CLS clear switch (clear operation means)

Claims (1)

A game control means for executing control related to a game, a game information storage area for storing game information acquired in response to a game, and an effect control means for executing control related to an effect based on a control signal from the game control means. The game machine is configured so that the game information stored in the game information storage area can be erased according to a clear operation targeting a clear operation means provided on the rear surface side of the machine.
The game control means
Among a plurality of setting values that specify the stage related to the degree of advantage of the game, the control is executed based on the setting value set as the reference value, and the setting value set to the reference value according to the setting change operation. Change and
When the clear operation means is operated under a specific condition, the state shifts to a setting change state in which the setting change operation is possible, and after the setting change state ends, the game shifts to a playable state, while under the specific condition. When the clear operation means is not operated, the set value set as the reference value is configured to shift to a confirmable setting confirmation state .
The effect control means
It is possible to control a plurality of types of setting suggestion modes that specify at least one of the effect content, execution probability, execution feasibility, and execution timing of the suggestion effect related to the set value set as the reference value, and a predetermined change condition can be set. The setting suggestion mode can be changed according to the establishment, and the setting suggestion mode can be changed.
One of the plurality of types of setting suggestion modes is defined as the initial state setting suggestion mode that is controlled by the transition to the setting change state.
After the setting change state is completed, the initialization notification regarding the erasure of the game information is started, but the suggestion effect is not executed during the period when the initialization notification is executed .
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the setting confirmation state, the change condition can be satisfied in response to a mode change operation for changing the setting suggestion mode.

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