JP7010331B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are drawn by lottery during the game, and the player is given a profit by winning the lottery. For example, a winning lottery is performed when a game ball wins a prize in the operating port, and when the winning lottery is won, the variable ball-entry device is opened (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the gaming ball is paid out when the gaming ball wins a prize in the variable winning device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-74175

Here, there is still room for improvement in the proper operation of the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably operating.

The invention according to claim 1 is
A game means that executes a predetermined operation in a state that can be visually recognized by the player as the game progresses.
A control means for controlling the game means and
The driving means for driving the gaming means and
From the control means to the drive means for a control signal that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state in order to cause the game means to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game. Control output means that enables the output of
When the game means is not in a situation where the game means is to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game, the output level from the control means to the drive means is changed from one of the high state and the low state to the other. The first means of executing specific control to switch to the state of
When the power supply to the control means is started, the output level from the control means to the drive means is maintained in the one state in a predetermined period before the execution of the specific control by the first means. Means and
Equipped with
It is configured to transmit the inspection signal to the signal path for transmitting the control signal.
The first means includes means for switching the output level of the inspection signal.
The inspection signal is characterized by including means for outputting a signal having an aspect different from the predetermined control signal for causing the game means to perform the predetermined operation with the progress of the game .

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is based on the invention.
A game means that executes a predetermined operation in a state that can be visually recognized by the player as the game progresses.
A control means for controlling the game means and
The driving means for driving the gaming means and
A control output means that enables the control signal to be output from the control means to the drive means in order to cause the game means to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game.
The output level from the control means to the drive means is switched to a level corresponding to the case where the game means is operated in a predetermined case where the game means is not in a situation where the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game is executed. Specific means to execute specific control and
Equipped with
The specific means can execute the specific control when the power supply to the control means is started.
It is configured to transmit the inspection signal to the signal path for transmitting the control signal.
The specific means includes means for switching the output level of the inspection signal .
The inspection signal is characterized by including means for outputting a signal having an aspect different from the predetermined control signal for causing the game means to perform the predetermined operation with the progress of the game .

According to the present invention, it is possible to operate the gaming machine suitably.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view of the inner frame. It is a front view of the back pack unit. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol displayed on the display screen of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening and closing process of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electric service support. It is a flowchart which shows the electric service opening / closing control processing. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a main control device. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structure of a main control device. It is a timing chart when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structure of the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structure of the main control device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the signal output inspection process. It is a timing chart when a signal output inspection is performed. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structure of the main control device in 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting plate materials on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the amusement park.

The gaming machine main portion 12 is supported by an outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Specifically, the upper support metal fitting 17 is fixed to the connecting portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further below to the connecting portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. A side support metal fitting 18 is provided. The support mechanism is composed of the upper support metal fittings 17 and the lower support metal fittings 18, and the support mechanism causes the game machine main portion 12 to rotate on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. The pachinko machine 10 can be rotated forward with the right side as the rotation tip side (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main portion 12 has an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack arranged behind the inner frame 13. It is equipped with a unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the main portion 12 of the gaming machine is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front. See Figure 3).

<Front door frame 14>
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that almost the entire area of the game area PE described later can be visually recognized from the front, and the window portion 21 is the same by the glass unit 22. It is blocked from the back side of the front door frame 14.

The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion that partitions the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and both glass panels 23 face each other in the front and rear with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

It is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 by using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame body 20. Further, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to face each of these glass panels back and forth with a predetermined gap in between. Incidentally, it is also possible to adopt a transparent synthetic resin panel member instead of the glass panel.

As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, an annular illumination unit 26 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window unit 21. The annular illumination unit 26 is lit or blinked according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error display lamp unit 27 that lights up at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, and a prize that lights up during the payout of the prize ball is provided on the left and right sides thereof. A ball lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28.

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 32 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side described later while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 33.

A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of synthetic resin and has a front door side upper plate passage leading to the upper plate 33 and a front door side lower plate passage leading to the lower plate 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed in the upper corner portion thereof, and the entrance portion of the upper plate passage on the front door side is formed by partitioning the receiving portion to the left and right by a partition wall. A section is formed between the portion and the entrance portion of the lower plate passage on the front door side. The game ball that has entered the front door side upper plate passage is guided to the upper plate 33, and the game ball that has entered the front door side lower plate passage is guided to the lower plate 34.

On the rotation base end side on the back surface of the front door frame 14, protrusion shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. These protrusion shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of hook fittings 49 extending rearward are arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the rotation tip side on the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hook fittings 49 form a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

<Inner frame 13>
Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 50 having a substantially rectangular outer shape like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 50 is set to be slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the resin base 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close this gap. The curtain plate is arranged below the resin base 50 (specifically, the lower end thereof), and the resin base 50 is placed on the curtain plate when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11. ..

Support metal fittings 51 and 52 are attached to the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. Shaft holes are formed in the support metal fittings 51 and 52, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by inserting the protrusion shaft of the front door frame 14 into the shaft holes. ing.

An insertion hole for inserting a hook fitting 49 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 is provided on the rotation tip side of the front surface of the resin base 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device 55 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the hook fitting 49 is locked to the locking device 55 (specifically, the hook receiving member for the front door) through the insertion hole, so that the front door frame 14 cannot be unlocked with respect to the inner frame 13. Further, the locking device 55 has an inner frame hook member 57 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. The inner frame hook member 57 is hooked on the hook receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, so that the gaming machine main portion 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

A cylinder lock 58 for unlocking the locking device 55 is installed in the lower right corner of the resin base 50. The cylinder lock 58 is integrated in the locking device 55, and when the key inserted in the keyhole of the cylinder lock 58 is turned to the right, the front door frame 14 is unlocked with respect to the inner frame 13 and inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 58. The locking device 55 is configured so that the inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11 when the key is turned counterclockwise.

A substantially elliptical window hole 54 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 50, and the window hole 54 is closed from the rear by a game board 60 mounted on the resin base 50. The game board 60 has a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering the front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface thereof is exposed to the front side of the resin base 50 through the window hole 54. A game area PE through which the game ball flows is formed on the exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 60. The game board 60 is not limited to wood, and may be made of synthetic resin.

Hereinafter, the game board 60 (particularly various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 60.

<Game board 60>
The game board 60 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the thickness direction (front-back direction) of the game board 60. A general winning opening 61, an actuating ball entry section 62, 63, a variable ball entry device 65, a through gate 66, a variable display unit 67, and the like are arranged at each opening. When a ball enters the general winning opening 61, the actuated ball entry portions 62, 63, and the variable ball entry device 65, it is detected by a detection sensor arranged on the back side of the game board 60, and based on the detection result. The player is given a privilege such as paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

In addition, an out port 68 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 60, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area PE through the out port 68. Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening portion, and the game ball has passed through the opening portion as well as the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area PE after passing through the opening portion. A mode in which the game area PE is not discharged later is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish it from the entry of a game ball into the out opening 68, the entry into the general winning opening 61, the actuated entry section 62, 63, the variable entry device 65, and the through gate 66. The ball is also expressed as a prize.

Further, in the game board 60, a large number of game nails 69 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (roles) such as a windmill are arranged. .. Depending on the various configurations of the game nail 69, the windmill, and the like, the flow path of the game ball is differentiated, and the above-mentioned general winning opening 61 and the like are adjusted so as to generate a prize with an appropriate probability.

The variable display unit 67 is arranged in the center of the game board 60, and the actuating ball entry portions 62, 63 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 67. The actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 are arranged vertically below the variable display unit 67. Hereinafter, for convenience, the upper actuated ball entry section will be referred to as an "upper actuated ball entry section 62", and the lower actuated ball entry section will be referred to as a "lower actuated ball entry section 63". The upper actuating ball entry portion 62 and the lower actuating ball entry section 63 have an upper actuating opening 62a and a lower actuating opening 63a into which the game ball flows.

The lower actuating ball entry section (lottery trigger entry section) 63 is particularly provided with an electric accessory 71 as an opening / closing assisting device (ball entry assisting means) or an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 71 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 71a and a solenoid-type electric accessory drive unit 71b that drives the movable pieces 71a. The electric accessory drive unit 71b is connected to a main control device, which will be described later, and is in an open state (support state or guide state) that allows entry into the lower operating port 63a based on a signal from the main control device. , It is configured to switch to a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) in which the ball cannot enter the lower operating port 63a. Regarding the electric accessory 71, it is sufficient if it is possible to switch between the first state and the second state in which winning is more likely to occur than in the first state, and it is not always necessary to be able to switch between the open state and the closed state. ..

In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes having different modes of support by the electric accessory 71 are set. Specifically, in the support mode, the frequency with which the electric accessory 71 is opened per unit time is compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously launched to the game area PE in the same manner. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set so as to be relatively high and low.

In the high frequency support mode, the probability that a prize is generated in the lower operating port 63a is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Then, when a prize is generated in the lower operating port 63a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player can play the game while suppressing the consumption (investment) of the ball.

The through gate 66 is arranged in the area on the right side and the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE, and is won by a lottery triggered by the passage of the through gate 66 of the game ball. If this is the case, the electric accessory 71 will be in the open state for a preset time.

In addition, when the ball enters the upper actuated ball entry unit 62, three game balls are paid out, and when the ball enters the lower actuated ball entry unit 63, four games are played. The payout of balls is executed, but the number of payouts of game balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower actuated ball entry unit 63 with respect to the upper actuated ball entry section 62, the number of payouts for the lower actuated ball entry section 63 is set to be larger than the payout number for the upper actuated ball entry section 62. It is preferable to do.

The variable ball entry device (special ball entry device or special ball entry means) 65 is arranged on the right side of the variable display unit 67. The variable ball entry device 65 includes a large winning opening 65a leading to the back side of the game board 60, and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening / closing the large winning opening 65a. The opening / closing mechanism includes an opening / closing door 65b as an opening / closing member for the large winning opening 65a.

The opening / closing door 65b is switched between an open state (auxiliary state or accepting state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted or non-accepting state) in which the entry is impossible or difficult. It is possible. Further, the opening / closing door 65b is connected to a variable ball entry drive unit 65c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the opening / closing door 65b is normally kept closed and inside. When the shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) is won in the lottery, the open state can be switched.

Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable ball entry device 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a plurality of rounds are set with the passage of a predetermined time (30 sec in the present embodiment) or a predetermined number of winnings (10 in the present embodiment) as one round. The opening / closing door 65b is set to be repeatedly opened up to (16 rounds in this embodiment).

Here, the arrangement of each of the actuated ball entry portions 62, 63 and the variable ball entry device 65 will be supplementarily described. When the game ball is launched toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 (left route: refer to the alternate long and short dash line), the game ball that has passed the side of the variable display unit 67 is variable in the game area PE. It is easy to be guided to the region below the display unit 67, that is, the region where the upper actuating entry section 62 and the lower actuating entry section 63 are arranged. At this time, the game ball that has passed through both the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 is discharged to the outside of the game area PE through the out port 68. On the other hand, the variable ball entry device 65 is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 cannot be reached. Therefore, the ball of the game ball launched toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 is prevented from entering the large winning opening 65a.

Further, when the game ball is launched toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 (right route: refer to the alternate long and short dash line), the game ball passing by the side of the variable display unit 67 is a variable ball entry device. It flows down toward 65. The variable ball entry device 65 is formed with a guide portion 65d that guides the game ball toward the area below the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE (specifically, the lower actuating ball entry unit 63). The game ball that has passed through the large winning opening 65a of the variable ball entry device 65 will flow down toward the lower actuating entry portion 63. Then, the game ball that has passed through the lower actuating entry unit 63 is discharged to the outside of the game area PE through the out port 68.

Here, the upper actuating ball entry unit 62 is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 cannot be reached. Therefore, while the game ball is allowed to enter the bivariable ball entry device 65 and the lower actuating entry section 63, the entry into the upper actuating entry section 62 is avoided.

In this embodiment, since the through gates 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 67 as described above, the game ball may be fired toward either the left or right side of the variable display unit 67 ( The support function by the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 is guaranteed (even if the hits are made according to the game situation).

Next, the variable display unit 67 will be described. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a symbol display device 75 that variably displays a symbol by using a prize in the actuated ball entry units 62 and 63 as a trigger. Further, in the variable display unit 67, a center frame 76 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 75.

The symbol display device 75 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content on the display screen 75a is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are scrolled in the left-right direction so as to be variablely displayed. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a big hit) will occur.

The actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 are arranged at positions closer to the variable display unit 67. Since a big hit can occur triggered by winning a prize in the actuated ball entry portions 62, 63, the player pays attention to whether or not the actuated ball entry portions 62, 63 are won, and whether or not a big hit occurs. It is considered that attention should be paid to the symbol display device 75 for grasping. The fact that the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 are provided near the variable display unit 67 is a device for concentrating the points that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 67.

A main display unit 81 is arranged on the side of the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 (below the variable ball entry device 65). The main display unit 81 is arranged along the outer edge of the lower side of the gaming area PE, and projects from the front surface of the gaming board 60 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 81 faces the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that makes the gaming area PE visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 81.

A main display unit D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided on a portion of the main display unit 81 facing the glass unit 22. The main display unit D includes a display unit DU for the upper operating ball entry unit that displays a lottery result based on a prize in the upper operating ball entry unit 62 (upper operating port 62a), and a lower operating ball entry unit 63 (lower side). It has a lower actuating ball entry unit display unit DL that displays the lottery result performed based on the winning of the actuating port 63a).

In the display unit DU for the upper actuated ball entry unit, a variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by a prize in the upper actuated ball entry section 62, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the prize is based on the prize in the upper actuated ball entry section 62. The result of the internal lottery held will be clearly shown. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper actuating ball entry section 62 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the variation display is stopped on the display section DU for the upper actuating ball entry section. After the predetermined pattern is displayed as the stop result, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the display unit DL for the lower actuated ball entry section, a variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by winning a prize in the lower actuated ball entry section 63, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the lower actuated ball entry section 63 is displayed. The result of the internal lottery based on the winning will be clearly shown. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 is the winning result corresponding to the big hit or the special hit, the variable display is stopped on the display unit DL for the lower actuating ball entry section. After a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode according to the result.

Here, based on the winning of any of the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63, the variation display is started on the corresponding actuation entry section display units DU and DL, and the predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variation display is performed. Is stopped and the preset stop display period (confirmed display period) elapses, which corresponds to one game. However, one game round is not limited to the above content, and for example, even if a single display area is provided and any of the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 is awarded, the single display area is provided. In a configuration in which variable display is performed in one display area, variable display is started in the single display area, and the stop display (confirmed display) is performed with a predetermined stop result displayed. It is also possible to make it one game.

Further, in addition to the display units DU and DL for both operating ball entry units, the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 is provided with a through gate display unit DS that displays lottery results based on winning a prize in the through gate 66. ing. In the through gate display unit DS, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the through gate 66, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 66 is obtained. Be specified. If the result of the internal lottery (support lottery) based on the winning of the through gate 66 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit DS. After the fluctuation display is stopped, the state shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 71 provided in the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 66 is held up to 4 times, but the number of holdings is displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 81. A display unit DH for the number of reserved numbers is provided.

Each of these display units DU, DL, DS, DH can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of these various display units DU, DL, DS, DH can be seen. Visibility is guaranteed by avoiding the movement of the game ball.

Explaining the configuration of the inner frame 13 again with reference to FIG. 2, the game ball toward the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 below the mounting area of the game board 60 in the resin base 50. A game ball launching mechanism 110 for firing is provided. The game ball launch mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball arranged at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines a launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying balls and a base plate 114 on which various configurations 111 to 113 thereof are mounted are provided as a main configuration, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 50 to be attached to the resin base 50. On the other hand, it is integrated.

The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in a state of being inclined obliquely so as to be inclined up toward the game board 60 side. A ball stopper for holding the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 to the above-mentioned launch standby position is arranged at a position closer to the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the launch rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream from the ball stopper.

The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply / emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply / launch control device, so that the game ball placed in the launch standby position is on the game board 60 side, in detail, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 60.

In the guide rail 100, the game area PE is partitioned so that the outer shape of the game area PE has a substantially circular shape. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the guide passage 103 is divided by both rails 101 and 102. It is formed. The guide passage 103 has an entrance portion opened to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the launch rail 112 and an exit portion located above the game area PE. The game ball launched based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the launch rail 112 → the guidance rail 100 (entrance portion → exit portion). By adjusting the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball can be hit to the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE or the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is possible.

In the game board 60, a reversion prevention member 106 for preventing the reversal of the game ball that has reached the game area PE into the guidance passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the subsequent game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE in advance.

The guide rail 100 (see FIG. 4) and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 diagonally face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 60 interposed therebetween. That is, both of the rails 100 and 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 are displaced to the left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 60. As a result, both rails 100 and 112 are brought closer to the lower end edge of the game board 60, and a gap is formed at a predetermined interval between the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112.

A foul ball passage 46 is arranged below the gap thus formed. The foul ball passage 46 is integrally molded with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and returns in the guidance passage 103 as a foul ball, the foul ball enters the foul ball passage 46 through the gap. Will be. The foul ball passage 46 leads to the lower plate passage on the front door side, and the game ball that has entered the foul ball passage 46 is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

In the resin base 50, a through hole that penetrates the resin base 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the launch rail 112 (specifically, the side that supports the front door frame 14), and a passage forming member is formed in this through hole. 121 is arranged. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 50 and has an upper plate passage on the main body side and a lower plate passage on the main body side. The upstream side of the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage leads to a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper plate passage is arranged below the main body side upper plate passage. Below the lower plate passage on the main body side, the upper plate passage on the front door side is arranged.

Below the passage forming member 121 in the resin base 50, an opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage is attached. The opening / closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the front-rear direction by a support shaft provided at the lower end thereof, and an urging member that urges the front position to close the upper plate passage on the main body side and the lower plate passage on the main body side. It is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the figure and closes the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage. As a result, when the front door frame 14 is opened while the game balls are stored in the upper plate passage on the main body side or the lower plate passage on the main body side, the inconvenience that the stored balls are spilled can be prevented. On the other hand, in the state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the urging force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (resin base 50 and game board 60) will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

Bearing fittings 132 are vertically arranged side by side on the rotation base end side on the back surface of the resin base 50. Bearing portions are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

A plurality of locking metal fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 50, and the game board 60 is attached to the resin base 50 by these locking metal fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 60 will be described.

A display control device is attached to the variable display unit 67 arranged in the center of the game board 60 so as to cover the variable display unit 67 from behind (not shown). A notification / effect control device unit 142 is mounted behind the display control device so as to overlap the display control device. The notification / effect control device unit 142 is configured to include a notification / effect control device 143 and a mounting base 144, and the notification / effect control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

The notification / effect control device 143 includes a notification / effect control board that controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device according to instructions from the main control device described later, and the notification / effect control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 145 made of the same.

On the back surface of the game board 60, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a set plate 150 is provided below the variable display unit 67. The collecting plate 150 is provided with a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings, a detection mechanism for detecting the entry of game balls into various winning openings, and the like.

Explaining the game ball collection mechanism, the collecting plate 150 is provided with collection passages individually corresponding to various ball entry portions such as the general winning opening 61. These collection passages descend from the ball entry portion along the back surface of the game board 60, and define a fall path for the game ball. The collection passages meet near the lower end of the game board 60, and all the game balls that have passed through the ball entry portion such as the general winning opening 61 gather at the lower part of the game board 60 through the collection passage. It becomes. The exit portion of each collection passage is open downward, and a discharge passage described later is provided on the front side thereof (specifically, below the game board 60). The game balls gathered below the game board 60 by the collection passage are led out to the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 68 also leads to the discharge passage via the collection passage, and the game ball that has not won any prize is also led out to the discharge passage through the out port 68.

Explaining the detection mechanism, the collecting plate 150 is provided with detection sensors individually corresponding to various entry portions such as the general winning opening 61. These various detection sensors are arranged in the middle of each collection passage connected to the ball entry portion such as the general winning opening 61, and the game ball is in a state where the drop path of the game ball is defined in the collection passage. Detect passage. More specifically, each detection sensor detects entry into a ball entry port such as a general winning opening 61 by passing a game ball through a detection area provided in the middle of each collection passage. Specifically, a magnetic sensor that grasps a change in the magnetic field that occurs when the game ball passes through the detection area is adopted.

Further, a detection sensor for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area PE is arranged at the exit portion of the collection passage. When the game ball passes through the detection area of the detection sensor, the game ball discharged from the game area PE is detected.

These various detection sensors are electrically connected to the main control device unit 160 (specifically, the main control device) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the detection signals in these detection sensors are transmitted to the main control device. Is output. Hereinafter, the main controller unit 160 and the configurations associated therewith will be described.

The main control device unit 160 is mounted on the game board 60 so as to cover the collecting plate 150 from the rear side, and is mounted on the game board 60 by a mounting base 161 made of synthetic resin and a main control device 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. It is configured. The main control device 162 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 163 made of the same.

The board box 163 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing portion as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of sealing portions are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

Any configuration can be applied to the sealing part as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole that constitutes the sealing part, the box base and the box cover can be connected. It is designed to be combined so that it cannot be opened. The sealing process by the sealing part prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed, and once opened. It is possible to perform the sealing process again later. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole among the plurality of sealing portions. When the board box 163 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the connecting portion between the sealing portion into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing portion is connected. Disconnect. As a result, the box base of the board box 163 and the box cover are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other sealing portion. If the history of opening the board box 163 is left in the board box 163, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 163.

A plurality of bonding pieces are provided on one short side of the substrate box 163 so as to project laterally. These bonded pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of bonded pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and the bonding piece and the bonded piece perform a sealing process between the substrate box 163 and the mounting base 161. Will be.

<Back pack unit 15>
Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 6. FIG. 6 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is covered from the rear by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board 203, and a control device collective unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 3, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 protruding rearward of the pachinko machine 10 to form a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And have. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 67. Further, the protective cover portion 212 is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the base portion 211. In this case, the protective cover portion 212 is rotatably supported with respect to the base portion 211.

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal board 213 on the upper right portion thereof. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal board 213, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hooking pins at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the hooking pins are inserted into a bearing fitting 132 (specifically, a bearing portion) provided on the inner frame 13. By allowing the back pack unit 15, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13. Further, the rotating tip portion of the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener for fastening to the fastened hole provided in the inner frame 13, and by fitting the fastener into the fastened hole. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

The base portion 211 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 202 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism unit 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and is open upward, and game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. To. A tank rail that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected to the lower part of the tank 221 and a case rail that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail. A payout device 222 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail. The game balls paid out from the payout device 222 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 222.

The game ball distribution unit has a function of distributing the game balls discharged from the payout device 222 to any of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, or the discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is on the main body side described above. It is formed so as to lead to the upper plate 33 via the upper plate passage and the upper plate passage on the front door side, and the outer opening leads to the lower plate 34 via the lower plate passage on the main body side and the lower plate passage on the front door side. ..

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the discharge passage board 203 and the control device collective unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth. The discharge passage board 203 is formed with a discharge passage opened rearward on the surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island equipment of the game hall, etc., and the game ball derived from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like to the discharge passage passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. It is discharged.

The control device collective unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base, and the payout control device 181 and the power supply / firing control device 191 are mounted on the mounting base. The payout control device 181 and the power supply / launch control device 191 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 181 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

In the payout control device 181 the payout control board for controlling the payout device 222 is housed in the board box, and the state return switch provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box. For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 222, the ball jam can be cleared.

A back pack board 192 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 202. For example, a main power supply of 24 volts AC is supplied to the back pack board 192, and the power switch 193 is switched so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (on state) or shut off (off state). It can be switched.

In the power supply / launch control device 191, a power supply / launch control board is housed in a board box, and a predetermined power supply required by various control devices or the like is generated and output by the board, and a game ball is launched by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled by the operation of the handle 41. Further, the power supply / emission control device 191 is provided with a RAM erasing switch 194. This pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data so that it can maintain the state at the time of power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure and can return to the state at the time of power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the power is cut off is stored in memory, but if the power is turned on by operating the power switch 193 while pressing the RAM erase switch 194, the RAM is stored. The data is to be initialized.

<Inspection connector 231>
The pachinko machine 10 is manufactured at a factory, and the manufacturing process includes an inspection process. The inspection step includes an inspection for visually recognizing that a gaming device (gaming means) such as a symbol display device 75 or a payout device 222 operates properly before the pachinko machine 10 is shipped. In this inspection, for example, when a worker forcibly forces a game ball to win a prize in the operating ball entry portions 62 and 63, the symbol changes due to the symbol display device 75 and the payout device 222 to the upper plate 33 due to the prize. You can visually check the payout of the game ball to. As described above, among the operations of each gaming device, the operations that do not require winning the lottery can be easily inspected.

On the other hand, the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating entry unit 63 and the opening / closing door 65b of the variable entry device 65 are drawn by the game ball passing through the through gate 66, or the game ball is actuated. It operates by winning a lottery that is performed by winning a prize in parts 62 and 63. Therefore, it is possible to visually check whether or not the electric accessory 71 and the opening / closing door 65b operate properly only by passing the game ball through the through gate 66 or letting the operating ball entry portions 62 and 63 win a prize. You can't. That is, it is difficult to easily inspect the operation of each gaming device when the lottery is won in a short time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an inspection connector 231 that enables a signal output inspection as to whether or not a signal is properly output to the gaming device that operates when the lottery is won. ing. Here, the inspection connector 231 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 5, the inspection connector 231 is provided on the main control device 162 in a state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13, and a general-purpose product is used as a connector member. The main control device 162 has a plurality of main side connectors 235 to which electrical wiring is connected, and as will be described later, the notification / effect control device 143 and the main control device 143 via the electrical wiring connected to the main side connector 235. It is electrically connected to the payout control device 181 and the power supply / emission control device 191 via electrical wiring. The main side connectors 235 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals along the upper end portion of the main control device 162 in a state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13.

The inspection connector 231 is arranged side by side on the plurality of main side connectors 235 because the inspection connector 231 is arranged on the side of the area where the plurality of main side connectors 235 are arranged. The inspection connector 231 has a different color and shape from the main connector 235, and when manufacturing or repairing the pachinko machine 10, the electrical wiring that should be connected to the main connector 235 is mistakenly connected to the inspection connector 231. The situation of connecting is prevented.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the back pack unit 15 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the inspection connector 231 and the main connector 235 are covered from the rear by the protective cover portion 212. The protective cover portion 212 does not cover the entire main control device 162 from the rear, but covers only the upper part of the main control device 162 from the rear. In this case, the connectors 231 and 235 are arranged at positions covered by the protective cover portion 212 in the main control device 162.

The inspection connector 231 is provided with a cover member that can be opened and closed. This cover member can be switched between a protected state in which the inspection connector 231 is covered from the back side and a non-protected state in which the inspection connector 231 is exposed on the back side, and is maintained in the protected state when the inspection is not performed. It is supposed to be done. Further, the cover member may be detachably attached to the inspection connector 231.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The MPU 602 is mounted on the main control board 601 provided in the main control device 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM 603 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 602, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. A certain RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built-in.

The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 605 provided in the main control device 162, a payout control device 181 and various detection sensors are connected to the input side of the MPU 602. In this case, the power supply / emission control device 191 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 605, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. Further, as a part of various detection sensors, a detection sensor 151a for the general winning opening 61, a detection sensor 151b for the upper actuating ball entry section 62, a detection sensor 151c for the lower actuating ball entry section 63, and a variable ball entry device 65. The detection sensor 151d for the ball and the detection sensor 151e for the through gate 66 are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 determines the winning of each ball entry portion (ball entry determination). Further, in the MPU 602, a big hit generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the upper actuated ball entry portion 62 (upper actuating port 62a) and the lower actuated ball entry portion 63 (lower actuating port 63a), and the through gate 66 is executed. Execute a support generation lottery based on the winning prize. Further, a detection sensor 151f provided at the most downstream portion of the collection passage provided on the back side of the game board 60 is connected, and the game ball ejected from the game ball based on the information from the detection sensor 151f is connected. It is possible to grasp the number.

A power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 181 and a notification / effect control device 143 are connected to the output side of the MPU 602. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 181 based on, for example, a winning determination result for the winning ball corresponding to the winning. In this case, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to when the prize ball command is output. Then, when the prize to the general prize opening 61 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the prize to the large prize opening 65a is specified, the 15 game balls are output. The prize ball command corresponding to the payout is output, and when the prize to the upper operating port 62a is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output, and the prize to the lower operating port 63a is output. When is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

Various commands such as a fluctuation start command, a type command, a fluctuation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / effect control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to when outputting these various commands. Details of these various commands will be described later.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, there is an electric accessory drive unit 71b for driving the electric accessory 71 attached to the lower actuating entry unit 63, and a variable entry drive unit for driving the opening / closing door 65b of the variable entry device 65. 65c, the display unit DH for the number of holdings of the main display unit 81, the display units DU and DL for various ball entry units, the display unit DS for the through gate, and the like are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 601. Through the driver circuits, the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units and the like.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the variable entry drive unit 65c in the variable entry device 65 is executed in the MPU 602 so that the large winning opening 65a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating entry unit 63 is won in the open state (support winning), the electric accessory drive unit 71b is driven in the MPU 602 so that the electric accessory 71 is opened and closed. Control is executed. Further, at each game round, the MPU 602 executes display control of the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry unit or the display unit DL for the lower actuating ball entry unit in the main display unit D of the main display unit 81.

Further, an external terminal board 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The external terminal board 213 is provided with a jackpot signal output terminal or the like as an output terminal for outputting a signal at the time of state transition. When the game result is a big hit result, the MPU 602 can output a big hit signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the big hit signal output terminal. Specifically, in the normal state, the LOW level signal is output from the jackpot signal output terminal, and when the jackpot result is obtained, the HI level signal is output.

From the output port of the MPU 602, a digital signal in which a high state having a predetermined voltage level and a low state having a lower voltage level than the high state are combined is output. For example, the signal output from the MPU 602 to the notification / effect control device 143, the electric accessory drive unit 71b, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c, and the external terminal board 213 is a digital signal in which a high state and a low state are alternately repeated. It is a signal.

Further, an inspection connector 231 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The inspection connector 231 is branched from the connection path between the MPU 602 and the notification / effect control device 143, the drive unit 71b, 65c and the external terminal board 213, and the notification / effect control device 143, the drive unit 71b, 65c and the inspection connector 231 are branched from the MPU 602. The signal output to the external terminal board 213 is also input to the inspection connector 231.

The MPU 602 outputs an inspection signal to the inspection connector 231 when the power is turned on by operating the power switch 193. The inspection signal is a digital signal having one high state and one low state, and if it can be confirmed that the inspection signal is output to the inspection connector 231, the digital signal is up to the branch portion of the inspection connector 231. Has been confirmed to reach. That is, it is confirmed that the signals output to the notification / effect control device 143, the drive units 71b, 65c, and the external terminal board 213 reach the branch portion of the inspection connector 231.

A detailed description of the connection configuration between the MPU 602 and the inspection connector 231 will be described later.

The power failure monitoring board 605 relays between the main control board 601 and the power supply / emission control device 191 and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 191. The payout control device 181 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 222 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

The power supply / launch control device 191 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the operating power required for each of the main control board 601 and the payout control device 181 is generated, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through the route. Further, the power supply / launch control device 191 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

The notification / effect control device 143 includes a notification / effect control board 611 on which the MPU 612 is mounted, and the MPU 612 has a ROM 613 that stores various control programs and fixed value data, and a control program that is stored in the ROM 613. RAM 614, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like at the time of execution of the above, is provided. Based on various commands received from the main control device 162, the notification / effect control device 143 determines the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 75 and the type of the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped and displayed, and the reach is generated. Determine the presence or absence of and the outline of reach production. Then, the lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 are driven and controlled, and the display control device 620 is controlled.

The display control device 620 has a display control board on which the MPU is mounted, and the MPU has a ROM that stores various control programs and fixed value data, and various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM. It has a built-in RAM that is a memory for temporarily storing such as, a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM that stores image data, and a video RAM that temporarily stores image data read from the character ROM. There is. The MPU executes display control of the variable display unit 67 (specifically, the symbol display device 75) based on the command input from the notification / effect control device 143.

Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the symbol displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display content on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75.

The character ROM of the display control device 620 has nine types of main symbol data (see FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (i)) with numbers “1” to “9” and no numbers. The data of the sub-design (see FIG. 9 (j)) is stored.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is set with three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 in an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Then, on the display screen 75a, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity.

In the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol string Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, on the display screen 75a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be done. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5 are set on the display screen 75a. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols with the same number) is formed on one of the effective lines. When the variation display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed in this state, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the jackpot result.

In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). It is also possible to refer to the 2 symbol row) and the middle symbol row Z2 as the 3rd symbol row (or the 3rd symbol row).

Incidentally, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of symbol rows may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol row may be set to the vertical direction.

On the display screen 75a, the portion below the variable display area ME having the variable display area of the upper symbol column Z1, the variable display area of the middle symbol column Z2, and the variable display area of the lower symbol column Z3 is reserved. The area NE is set. In the hold display area NE, the same number of units as the maximum number of hold display areas Da1 to Da8 when the game ball wins in the actuated openings 62a and 63a (when the ball enters the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63) A hold number display area Da is provided so as to be arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction.

Specifically, the maximum number of holdings when the game ball enters the upper actuating entry section 62 is 4, and the maximum number of holdings when the game ball enters the lower actuating entry section 63 is 4. .. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a total of eight hold information is stored in the order of winning the upper actuating ball entry unit 62 and the lower actuating ball entry section 63. Corresponding to this, the hold number display area Da includes the first unit hold display area Da1, the second unit hold display area Da2, the third unit hold display area Da3, the fourth unit hold display area Da4, and the fifth unit hold display. The area Da5, the sixth unit hold display area Da6, the seventh unit hold display area Da7, and the eighth unit hold display area Da8 are set.

For example, when the number of holdings (total number of holdings) when the game ball wins in the operating openings 62a and 63a is 1, the predetermined holding display image MP is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Da1. , When the number of holdings when the game ball wins in the operating openings 62a and 63a is 4, the predetermined holding display image MP is displayed in the 1st unit holding display area Da1 to the 4th unit holding display area Da4. It is configured to be. Note that FIG. 10B illustrates the case where the number of reserved pieces is three.

Further, in the hold display area NE, the hold display image corresponding to the game times to be executed (executed) is arranged side by side with the hold number display area Da (specifically, the first unit hold display area Da1). An execution target display area Db on which the MP is displayed is provided.

When the game round is completed and the game is moved to the next game round, the hold display image MP displayed in the hold number display area Da (first unit hold display area Da1) moves to the execution target display area Db. The hold display image MP displayed in the hold number display area Da is shifted to the lower side.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of various counters used for winning / failing lottery and the like.

The MPU 602 uses various counter information during the game to generate a big hit lottery, set the display of the main display unit D (that is, set the light emission mode in the various display units DU, DL, DS, DH), and display the symbol of the symbol display device 75. The settings are set, and specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of jackpots, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 75 are used to change the deviation. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery at the time of execution, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the display unit DL, DU and the design for the operation entry part of the main display unit 81. A fluctuation type counter CS that determines the fluctuation display time on the display device 75 is used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 is set to the electric service open state is used.

Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 604a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a holding area Ra for an upper actuating ball entry section, a hold area Rb for a lower actuating ball entry section, an execution area AE, and a hold ball storage area 604b including a total hold number storage area. .. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 604b, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game ball to the upper actuated ball entry unit 62 or the lower actuated ball entry section 63. Each value is stored in chronological order.

More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 599, reach the maximum value (that is, 599), and then return to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper actuated ball entry unit 62 or the lower actuated ball entry section 63. More specifically, the RAM 604 is stored in the holding area Ra for the upper actuated ball entry section of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper actuated ball entry section 62, and is stored in the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower actuated ball entry section 63. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the lower actuating entry portion.

The value of the random number that wins the big hit is stored as a hit / miss table (hit / miss information group) in the hit / miss table storage area 603b as the hit / miss information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the pass / fail table will be described. As the pass / fail table, a pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) and a pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high probability pass / fail information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means.

Under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the values of the random numbers (that is, winning information) for winning the big hit are two, "7" and "307". That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7" and "307" correspond to the jackpot results. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the above lottery, the random number values (that is, winning information) for winning the big hit are "7", "36" ... "572". , "598". That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7", "36" ... "572", "598" correspond to the jackpot results. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary. In each lottery mode, the values other than the random numbers that win the big hit are out of order.

Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of big hit results are (1) a lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (2) a support mode in the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating entry unit 63 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Differences are set in the two conditions. As a result, three big hits are set.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and specifically, it is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value (that is, 29), and then return to 0. The game ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper actuating ball entry portion 62 (upper actuating opening 62a) or the lower actuating ball entry section 63 (lower actuating opening 63a). More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the upper actuating ball entry portion of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper actuating ball entry section 62 (upper actuating opening 62a), and is stored in the lower actuating ball entry section 63 (lower actuation). When the game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the holding area Rb for the lower actuating ball entry portion of the RAM 604.

<Distribution of game results>
The distribution destination of the game result to the jackpot type counter C2 (that is, the lottery result by the winning / losing lottery and the distribution lottery) is the distribution table (distribution information) in the distribution table storage area 603c as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 603. It is remembered as a group). Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described. As the distribution table, a distribution table for the upper actuating ball entry section (first distribution information group) and a distribution table for the lower actuating ball entry section (second distribution information group) are set. There is.

In the distribution table for the upper actuated ball entry portion, 16R probability variation jackpot result A, 16R probability variation jackpot result B, and 16R normal jackpot result are set as distribution destinations of the game results.

When the 16R probability variation jackpot result A is obtained, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the open / close execution mode. Then, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode shifts to the high-frequency support mode.

When the 16R probability variation jackpot result B is obtained, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the open / close execution mode. Then, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode.

16R When a normal jackpot result is obtained, the variable ball entry device 65 is opened 16 times during the open / close execution mode. Then, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the upper actuated ball entry section, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot result A, and "10 to 19" is It corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot result B, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 16R normal jackpot result.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the lower actuating ball entry portion, the 16R probability variation jackpot result A and the 16R normal jackpot result are set as the distribution destinations of the game results.

In the distribution table for the upper actuated ball entry section, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 19" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot result A, and "20 to 29" is 16R Normal jackpot results are supported.

In the above-mentioned display units DU and DL for the operation entry unit of the main display unit D, the result of the winning / failing lottery is clearly shown. In the actuated ball entry unit display units DU and DL, the above-mentioned jackpot types are also displayed separately, but in each actuated ball input unit display unit DU and DL, the same actuated ball input unit display unit DU, By individually turning on / off a large number of LEDs constituting the DL, the patterns corresponding to each jackpot are diversified. This makes it difficult to identify the type of jackpot by visually checking the display units DU and DL for the actuated ball entry unit. As a result, when the jackpot result is the 16R probability variation jackpot result A, B or the 16R normal jackpot result, it is possible to conceal the advantage to the player and appropriately maintain the expectation for the jackpot result. There is.

Here, the support pattern by the electric accessory 71 will be supplementarily described.

As a support mode in the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuated ball entry portion 63, the lower actuated ball entry section is compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously launched to the game area PE in the same manner. Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support) so that the frequency with which the electric accessory 71 of 63 is opened is relatively high or low per unit time. State or high frequency guide state) is set.

The low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode have different probabilities of winning the electric role open state (support win) in the electric accessory open lottery (support lottery) using the electric accessory release counter C4. Specifically, the high-frequency support mode is set so that the probability of winning the support lottery is higher than that of the low-frequency support mode.

Further, in the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 71 is opened is the same (specifically, 3 times) when the support lottery is won, while 1 A difference is set in the opening time per round. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, one opening time is set to 3 sec, whereas in the low frequency support mode, one opening time is set to 0.2 sec. Has been done.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the game ball launch handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball is launched so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in a predetermined cycle (0.6 sec). The mechanism 110 is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency support mode, the opening time of the electric accessory 71 at one time is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low frequency support mode, the opening time of the lower operating port 63a once is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode, it is practically difficult to win a prize in the lower operating port 63a.

Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time for the next support lottery to be held after one support lottery is held is 2 sec, whereas in the low-frequency support mode, the same secured time is secured. The difference is set so that the time is 12 sec.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be generated in the lower operating port 63a of the lower operating ball entry portion 63 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that the upper actuating ball entry portion 62 (upper actuating opening 62a) will win a prize than the lower actuating ball entry section 63 (lower actuation port 63a). In the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be generated in the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 (lower actuating opening 63a) than in the upper actuating ball entry section 62 (upper actuating opening 62a). Then, when a prize is awarded to the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 (lower actuating port 63a), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player holds the ball. You can play the game while not reducing it too much.

In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of opening the electric service per unit time in the high frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and the support lottery is won, for example. A difference may be set in the number of times of opening in the case. Further, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one condition or any combination of the opening number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability.

With reference to FIG. 11 again, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reach the maximum value (that is, 238), and then return to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the reserved ball of the RAM 604 is held at the timing when the game ball wins the upper actuating entry portion 62 (upper actuating opening 62a) or the lower actuating entry section 63 (lower actuating opening 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the upper actuating ball entry portion of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper actuating ball entry section 62 (upper actuating opening 62a), and is stored in the lower actuating ball entry section 63 (lower actuation). When the game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the holding area Rb for the lower actuating ball entry portion of the RAM 604. Then, it is decided whether or not to generate the reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 603.

However, in the game rounds that shift to the open / close execution mode (game rounds that win the winning / failing lottery), the MPU 602 determines the reach generation regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be set individually according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 75 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the open / close execution mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variation display can be a special display result in the game times, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 75 is started. In the previous stage, it refers to a display state for making the player think that the special display result is likely to be a variable display state.

In other words, by stopping and displaying some of the symbols among the plurality of symbols displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established. It is a display state in which a combination of possible reach symbols is displayed, and in that state, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner.

More specifically, as a pre-stage for ending the variable display of the symbol, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established on the preset effective line in the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of possible reach symbols, and in a situation where the reach line is formed, a variable display of the symbols is performed by the final stop symbol sequence.

To explain the display contents on the display screen 75a in more detail, in the state where the variable display of the symbol is first terminated in the right symbol column and then the variable display of the symbol is terminated in the left symbol column, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the change display of the symbols is performed in the middle symbol row to reach. It becomes a display. Then, when a big hit occurs, the main symbols forming the reach line and the main symbols with the numbers constituting the combination of the hit symbols are stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the fluctuation display of the symbols in the middle symbol row is displayed. Is terminated.

Further, in the reach display, in the state where the combination of the reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variable display of the symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to reach the reach. It includes those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether or not to perform the advance notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character by using the reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS includes the variation display time in the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry unit and the display unit DL for the lower actuating ball entry unit of the main display unit 81 (main display unit D), and the symbol in the symbol display device 75. It is used to determine the variable display time in the MPU 602. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer of the variation type counter CS is used when determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation display in the display unit DU for the upper actuating entry section and the display unit DL for the lower actuating entry section and at the start of the variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 75. The value is retrieved.

The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, reach the maximum value (that is, 250), and then return to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric service holding area 604c of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 66. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating entry unit 63 to the open state by the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4.

As described above, in the MPU 602, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used to determine the variation display time in the display unit DU for the upper actuating entry section and the display section DL for the lower actuation entry section. In making the determination, the variable display time table storage area of ROM 603 is used. Further, in the MPU 602, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE are used to display the upper operating ball entry unit DU and the lower operating ball entry unit display unit DL. The stop result in is determined, and the stop result table storage area of ROM 603 is used in the determination.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 162>
Next, the timer interrupt processing, the main processing, and the normal processing executed in order to advance the game in each game time by the MPU 602 in the main control device 162 will be described. In the MPU 602, in addition to the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing, NMI interrupt processing activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) is executed, but the description of this processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) started by the MPU 602 of the main controller 162.

First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches, the various detection sensors 151a to 151f, and the like is executed. That is, the states of various switches and various detection sensors 151a to 151f connected to the main control device 162 are read, and the states of the switches are determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

After that, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In the following step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604. After that, in step S104, a winning process for through winning is executed for winning the through gate 66, and further, in step S105, for the operating opening associated with winning the operating entry portions 62, 63 (operating ports 62a, 63a). This timer interrupt processing ends after the winning processing of.

In the through winning process in step S104, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 66 based on the detection information saved in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved characters is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment).

The number of bonuses reserved is incremented by 1 on condition that the game ball wins the through gate 66 and the number of bonuses reserved is <4. Then, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the first free storage area of the electric accessory holding area 604c of the RAM 604. Then, after turning on the display unit DH for the number of reserved numbers corresponding to the number of reserved stored numbers, the main winning process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the game ball has won in the through gate 66, or if it is determined that the value of the bonus holding storage number is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the value of the electric bonus opening counter C4 is not stored. The final winning process is completed.

In the winning process for the operating port in step S105, first, whether or not the game ball has won a prize (starting winning) in the upper operating ball entry portion 62 (upper operating opening 62a) is determined by the detection sensor 151b for the upper operating entry section 62. The detection state, specifically, the detection information saved in step S101 is used for determination. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the upper operating port 62a, a prize ball command for paying out three game balls is set in the payout control device 181.

After that, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the upper operating ball opening 62a, and the holding area Ra of the holding area Ra for the upper operating ball entry portion is stored. The stored value is read out and the number of start hold storages stored in the hold area Ra for the upper actuated ball entry section is set (hereinafter, also referred to as the hold memory number for the upper actuated ball entry section).

A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold number display area Da) of the display screen 75a according to the start hold storage number changed in this way. Based on the reception of this hold command, the display control device 620 performs a process of newly adding a hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of holdings is added from "2" to "3" by this winning, the holding display image MP is additionally displayed in the third unit holding display area Da3.

After that, information acquisition processing for storing each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is completed.

If it is determined that the game ball has not won the upper actuating entry portion 62, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower actuating entry portion 63 (lower actuating opening 63a) (starting prize). Judgment is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor 151c for the side actuated ball entry portion 63 (lower actuating port 63a), specifically, the detection information saved in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the lower operating port 63a, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 181.

After that, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the lower actuating opening 63a, and the hold number storage of the hold area Rb for the lower actuated entry section is performed. The value stored in the area is read out, and the start hold storage number stored in the hold area Rb for the lower actuating ball entry section is set (hereinafter, also referred to as the hold memory number for the lower actuating ball entry section).

A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold number display area Da) of the display screen 75a according to the start hold storage number changed in this way. Based on the reception of this hold command, the display control device 620 performs a process of newly adding a hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of holdings is added from "2" to "3" by this winning, the holding display image MP is additionally displayed in the third unit holding display area Da3. The image MP for holding display is color-coded into one corresponding to the upper actuating ball entry section 62 and one corresponding to the lower actuating ball entry section 63. As a result, the player can visually check the hold display image MP to know which of the actuated ball entry portions 62 and 63 the hold corresponds to.

On the other hand, if the game ball does not win in any of the upper operating port 62a and the lower operating port 63a, the main winning process is terminated as it is. The prize ball command set in the winning process for this operating port is transmitted to the payout control device 181 in the external output process (step S301) of the normal process described later.

<Main processing>
Next, the main process activated by resetting when the power is turned on will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, a start-up process is executed when the power is turned on. Specifically, it waits for a predetermined start-up period (for example, about 500 msec) in order to wait for the control board (payout control board, etc.) on the slave side to be in an operable state.

In the following step S202, it is determined whether or not the prohibition period for prohibiting writing to the RAM 604 has elapsed after the start-up process of step S201. During the prohibition period, writing to the memory of the payout control device 181 and the RAM 614 of the notification / effect control device 143 as well as the MPU 602 is prohibited. If the prohibition period has not elapsed, the process of step S202 is executed again. In this case, the prohibition process is executed by repeatedly executing the process of step S202 during the prohibition period.

The measurement of the prohibition period is performed by counting the number of processes in step S202. For example, when 1 sec is set as the prohibition period, and the time required from the negative determination in step S202 to the execution of the process of step S202 again is 0.1 msec, the count value is 10,000 times. Therefore, it is determined that 1 sec has elapsed since the start-up process of step S201. The specific configuration of the time measurement is arbitrary, and for example, the time may be measured using a real-time clock. If it is determined in step S202 that the prohibited period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, access to the RAM 604 is permitted. After that, in step S204, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 194 provided in the power supply / emission control device 191 is turned on, and in the subsequent step S205, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is stored in the RAM 604. Further, in step S206, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S207, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is cut off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 604. It is also possible to determine the validity of the stored data based on whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area of the RAM 604 are correctly stored.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized at the time of turning on the power, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch 194. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 194 is pressed, the process proceeds to steps S208 to S211. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality in the stored data is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to steps S208 to S211 in the same manner.

In step S208, the reset command is output. Here, the MPU 602 has a reset signal generation unit 651 (see FIG. 22) that generates a reset signal, and the reset signal generation unit 651 switches the reset signal from the low state to the high state, which causes a reset command. It will be output. The reset signal is set to the low state when the power is turned on, and after switching from the low state to the high state, the reset signal is held in the high state until the power is cut off.

The reset command is an initialization command for initializing the RAM 604. Further, in this output process, a reset command is also output to the notification / effect control device 143 and the payout control device 181. As a result, the RAM 614 of the notification / effect control device 143 and the memory of the payout control device 181 are initialized.

In step S209, an inspection end process for ending the signal output inspection is performed. Here, the above-mentioned inspection signal is a signal generated by the reset signal, and is output from the MPU 602 together with the reset signal when the power is turned on. The reset signal is continuously output until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, while the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 after a predetermined delay period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the reset command was output. Output is stopped. In this inspection end processing, a timer is set so that the inspection end signal for stopping the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 is output after the delay period has elapsed. In this case, the delay period is measured by the timer, so that the inspection end signal is output and the inspection signal output is stopped even if the normal processing described later is started after the main processing is completed. Will be done.

By the way, as will be described later, when various lottery tickets are won, the inspection end signal is output even before the delay period has elapsed in order to prioritize the processing associated with the winning, and the inspection signal is displayed. Stop the output.

In step S210, the used area of RAM 604 is cleared to 0, and in step S211, the initial value of RAM 604 is set. The initialization of the RAM 604 will be executed in steps S210 and S211. After that, interrupt permission is set in step S212, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 194 is not pressed, a power failure is generated from the RAM 604 in step S213, provided that the power failure flag is stored and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. The flag is erased, and the RAM determination value stored in the RAM 604 is erased in step S214. After that, interrupt permission is set in step S212, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later. As a result, the state before the power is cut off is restored.

As described above, when the RAM erase switch 194 is not pressed, the reset command is not output and the reset signal is held in the low state. Further, in this case, the initialization of the RAM 604 is not executed.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on is executed, and in the normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processes of steps S301 to S307 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S310 and S311 are executed in the remaining time.

In the normal processing, in step S301, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous normal processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of the prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 181. In addition, if a command for effect such as a command corresponding to the effect for game rounds such as a change start command, a type command, and a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for open / close execution mode is set, it is notified. -Send to the effect control device 143. Further, the output is set for the external terminal board 213 according to the information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 604.

In the following step S302, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In the following step S303, the game time control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In this game round control process, a hit / fail judgment such as a big hit and a distribution judgment of a big hit type are performed, a change display of a symbol is set by the symbol display device 75, and an operation entry unit in the main display unit 81 (main display unit D). Display unit Display control of DU, DL, etc. is performed. The details of the game times control process will be described later.

After that, in step S304, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. The details will be described later, but by this game state transition process, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like.

In step S305, the electric service support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 71 provided in the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 is executed. In this electric service support process, whether or not to open the electric service 71 by using the numerical information acquired from the electric service release counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 604c of the RAM 604 is used to open the electric service. A lottery (support lottery) is performed, and when the electric motor open state is won, the opening / closing process of the electric motor 71 is executed. Further, the display control of the through gate display unit DS in the main display unit 81 (main display unit D) is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric service opening lottery.

Here, as described above, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the support modes by the electric accessory 71, and the game state transition process shifts to either support mode. .. In this case, if the high-frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, the high-frequency support mode is set, and if the high-frequency support flag is not set, the low-frequency support mode is set. The details of such electric service support processing will be described later.

In the following step S306, the game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined launch condition is that a launch permission signal output from the power supply / launch control device 191 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the game ball launch handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is excited once during the firing period (for example, 0.6 sec). As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

After executing the process of step S306, it is determined in step S307 whether or not the power failure flag is set in the RAM 604. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed on the power failure monitoring board 605 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 605 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 602, and is erased in the next main process.

If the power failure flag is not set, it means that the last process of the plurality of processes to be repeatedly executed has been completed. Therefore, whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached in step S308, that is, the previous normal process. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is reached. That is, in step S309, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S310, the variation type counter CS is updated.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S301 to S306 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly. The variable type counter CS can also be updated at random.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S307 that the power failure flag is set, it means that the power supply has been cut off, so the power failure processing after step S311 is executed. That is, in step S311, the occurrence of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, then the RAM determination value is calculated and saved in step S312, access to the RAM 604 is prohibited in step S313, and then the power supply is completely shut off for processing. Continues an infinite loop until it can no longer be executed.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process in step S303 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the game round control process, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. do. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is deleted when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process.

When the open / close execution mode is in progress, this game is performed without executing any of the processes after step S402, that is, the game round start process of steps S403 to S405 and the game round progress process of steps S406 to S409. Ends the control process. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not the winnings are generated in the operating ball entry portions 62, 63 (operating openings 62a, 63a).

When the open / close execution mode is not in progress, in step S402, one of the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry section and the display section DL for the lower actuating ball entry section of the main display unit 81 is in variable display. Whether or not, that is, whether or not one game is being executed is determined. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display to the stop display (confirmed display) has ended. In this determination, whether or not the variation display flag (variation display information) is stored (stored) in the variation display flag storage area (variation display information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. It is done by judgment. The variation display flag is stored when the variation display is started for either the upper operation entry unit display unit DU or the lower operation entry unit display unit DL, and the variation display ends (more). For details, it will be deleted when the stop display (confirmed display) ends).

If the display units DU and DL for the activated ball entry unit are not in the variable display, the process proceeds to the game round start process of steps S403 to S405. In the game round start process, first, in step S403, the total reserved number storage area of the reserved ball storage area 604b is referred to, and whether or not the common reserved number CRN, which is the number of reserved information stored on hold, is "0". Is determined. When the common hold number CRN is "0", the start hold memory number is the start hold storage number for both the upper actuated ball entry portion 62 (upper actuating port 62a) and the lower actuated ball entry portion 63 (lower actuating port 63a). It means that it is "0". Therefore, the game times control process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the common hold number CRN is not "0", the variation is displayed based on the data stored in the hold area Ra for the upper actuating ball entry section or the hold area Rb for the lower actuating ball entry section in step S404. Executes the data setting process for setting.

In the data setting process, first of all, which of the holding areas Ra and Rb has the oldest holding information stored in the holding area Ra for the upper actuating entry section and the holding area Rb for the lower actuating entry section. Is determined. Then, the following processing is executed for the holding area in which the oldest holding information described above is stored. In the following description, a case where the holding area Ra for the upper actuating ball entry portion is the target will be described first, and then a case where the hold area Rb for the lower actuating ball entry section is the target will be described.

First, the start holding number RaN and the common holding number CRN of the holding area Ra for the upper working ball entry section are decremented by 1, and the data stored in the first area of the holding area Ra for the upper working entry section is executed in the execution area AE. Move to.

After that, the process of shifting the data (that is, the hold information) stored in each area of the hold area Ra for the upper actuating ball entry portion is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area to the fourth area to the lower area side, and while clearing the data in the first area, the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as from the third area to the second area and from the fourth area to the third area.

Subsequently, a shift command, which is information for causing the display control device 620 to recognize that the data in the hold area has been shifted, is set. After that, this data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in this way is transmitted to the display control device 620 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). By receiving the shift command, the display control device 620 executes a process for changing the display in the hold number display area Da in accordance with the decrease in the hold number.

On the other hand, in the case where the holding area Rb for the lower actuating entry section is targeted, first, the number of start hold balls RbN and the common hold number CRN of the hold area Rb for the lower actuating entry section are decremented by 1. , The data stored in the first area of the holding area Rb for the lower actuating entry portion is moved to the execution area AE.

After performing the data setting process described in detail above, the process proceeds to step S405, and the variation display and the symbol display device 75 in the main display unit 81 (specifically, the operation entry unit display units DU and DL of the main display unit D). After executing the fluctuation start processing for starting the fluctuation display, the game round control processing is terminated.

Here, the fluctuation start processing in step S405 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Variation start processing>
In the fluctuation start process, first, the pass / fail determination process is executed in step S501. In the win / fail determination process, it is first determined whether or not the win / fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined by whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The high probability mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a probability variation jackpot result, and the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode is stored. It is a flag that is usually cleared when it is a jackpot result.

When it is determined that the mode is in the high probability mode, the hit / fail table for the high probability mode is referred to among the tables stored in the hit / miss table storage area 603b, and the hit / fail judgment is made among the information stored in the execution area AE. It is determined whether or not the information, that is, the numerical information applied to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical information for high probability. Further, when it is determined that the mode is in the low probability mode, the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is referred to by referring to the hit / fail table for the low probability mode among the tables stored in the hit / miss table storage area 603b. It is determined whether or not the numerical information related to is the same as the jackpot numerical information for low probability.

In the following step S502, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination process in step S501 is the jackpot winning result. If it is a big hit winning result, the distribution determination process is executed in step S503.

In the distribution determination process, among the information stored in the execution area AE, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is grasped, and the numerical information this time is sent to the upper actuating ball entry unit 62. It is determined whether the ball is based on the ball entering or the ball entering the lower actuated ball entry section.

When the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entry into the upper actuating ball entry unit 62, the upper actuating entry ball in the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 603c. With reference to the distribution table for the part, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 grasped above. Specifically, it is specified which of the 16R probability variation jackpot result A, the 16R probability variation jackpot result B, and the 16R normal jackpot result corresponds to.

When the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entry into the lower operation entry unit 63, the lower operation of the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 603c. With reference to the distribution table for the ball entry portion, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 grasped above. Specifically, it is specified which of the 16R probability variation jackpot result A and the 16R normal jackpot result corresponds to.

After executing the distribution determination process in step S503, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, in the game times related to the lottery result this time, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D (specifically, the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry unit) of the main display unit 81 is provided. It is specified from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the ROM 603, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed on the display unit DU for the upper actuating entry portion is set differently for each type of the jackpot result, and in step S504, it is set. Information on the mode of the pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S503 is stored in the RAM 604.

The information on the type of the pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the mode of the pattern may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each game result, or a plurality of types of patterns may be set for each game result.

If a negative determination is made in step S502, that is, if the result of the lottery is a wrong result, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, the stop result setting process for the off result is executed. Specifically, in the game times related to the lottery result this time, the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display unit DU for the upper operating ball entry unit or the display unit DL for the lower operating ball entry unit) is finally displayed. Information on the mode of the pattern to be stopped and displayed is specified from the stop result table for the deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 603, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the deviation result, a plurality of types of patterns to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit D are set, and in step S506, the type of the deviation result (for example, complete deviation, reach deviation, etc.) is set. Information on the mode of the corresponding pattern is stored in the RAM 604.

After executing the stop result setting process of step S504 or step S505, the process proceeds to step S506 to perform the variable display time setting process. In the variable display time setting process, first, the symbol display device 75 determines whether or not reach display occurs. Specifically, when the game result of this time is a jackpot result, and even if it is not a jackpot result, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach. Determines that a reach display has occurred. When specifying whether or not reach has occurred using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to.

When the hit reach display is supported, the value of the variable type counter CS this time is supported by referring to the variable display time table for the first reach generation stored in the variable display time table storage area of ROM 603. Acquires variable display time information. Then, the variation display time information is set in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variation display time setting process is completed.

When the out-of-reach display is supported, the value of the variable type counter CS this time is supported by referring to the variable display time table for generating the second reach stored in the variable display time table storage area of ROM 603. Acquires variable display time information. Then, the variation display time information is set in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variation display time setting process is completed.

When it corresponds to the complete deviation, refer to the variation display time table for non-reach stored in the variation display time table storage area of ROM 603, and the variation display corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS this time. Get time information. Then, the variation display time information is set in the variation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variation display time setting process is completed.

The variable display time information when the reach does not occur is set so that the variable display time becomes shorter as the number of common hold number CRNs increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of common hold number CRNs may be used, and the variable display time may be set to be shorter as the number of common hold number CRNs is smaller. .. When the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", the fluctuation display time becomes shorter as the number of the first start hold storage number RaN increases, and the second start hold storage number RbN is "1" or more. If this is the case, the variable display time may be set to be shorter as the number of second start hold storage numbers RbN is larger. When the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", the fluctuation display time becomes shorter as the number of the first start hold storage number RaN increases, and the second start hold storage number RbN is "1" or more. In the case of

After executing the variation display time setting process in step S506, the process proceeds to step S507 to set the variation start command and the type command. The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation display time. Here, as described above, the variation display time acquired by referring to the variation display time table for non-reach generation is different from the variation display time acquired by referring to the variation display time table for reach generation, so that it varies. Even if the start command does not include information on whether or not reach has occurred, the notification / effect control device 143, which is a control device on the sub side, can specify whether or not reach has occurred from the information on the variable display time. .. In this respect, it can be said that the fluctuation start command contains information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. The fluctuation start command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred.

The type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes any one of 16R probability variation jackpot result A information, 16R probability variation jackpot result B information, 16R normal jackpot result information, and deviation result information as game result information.

The fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S507 are transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S301) in the normal process (FIG. 10). The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received fluctuation start command and type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 75, and the determined variation display mode of the symbol is displayed as a display content command from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 620. It is output. The display control device 620 controls the display of the symbol display device 75 so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game is performed based on the display content command received from the notification / effect control device 143.

After executing the process of step S507, the process proceeds to step S508, and the variable display of the pattern is started on either the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry section or the display section DL for the lower actuating ball entry section of the main display unit D. .. After that, this fluctuation start processing is terminated.

Returning to the explanation of the game rotation control process (FIG. 15), during the game rotation (either the display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry unit or the display unit DL for the lower actuating ball entry unit in the main display unit D is variable display or If the confirmation display is in progress), the game round progress processing of steps S406 to S409 is executed. In the game round progress process, first, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game round has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variation display time information) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is "0". As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process. Further, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is activated.

If the variation display time has not elapsed, the variation display process is executed in step S407. In the variable display process, the display mode of the main display unit D in the upper actuating ball entry section display section DU or the lower actuating ball entry section display section DL is changed. Specifically, in the variable display processing, the LED of the operation entry unit display unit related to this game round is turned on and off at a predetermined cycle, and the emission color is changed. Display control (light emission control of each display LED) is performed on the display units DU and DL for the activated ball entry unit. After that, the game round control process is terminated.

If the display duration has elapsed, the variable end process is executed in step S408. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 604 in any of steps S504 and S507 of the variation start process (FIG. 16) executed when the currently executed game round is started is specified, and the information is used as the information. The display control of the main display unit 81 is performed so that the corresponding pattern mode is displayed on the operation entry unit display units DU and DL of the main display unit D.

After setting the variable end command in the following step S409, the game round control process is terminated. The variation end command set in step S409 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification / effect control device 143 executes a process for terminating the effect in the game round based on receiving the variable end command. Further, the variation end command is transmitted to the display control device 620 via the notification / effect control device 143, and the display control device 620 receives the variation end command to combine the final stop symbols in the game round. Is confirmed (final stop display) on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. It should be noted that the notification / effect control device 143 or the display control device 620 may independently end the effect for the game round without transmitting the variable end command.

<Game state transition process>
Next, the game state transition process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18.

In the game state transition process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S602, and the variation display of the pattern on the game times (display unit DU for the upper actuating ball entry section of 1 game turn or display section DL for the lower actuating ball entry section (details are confirmed). Display)) is determined whether or not the timing has ended. If it is not the timing when the game round is completed, the main game state transition process is terminated as it is.

If the game round has ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (confirmed display period) has elapsed since the variable display ended, the process proceeds to step S603, and this game It is determined whether or not the game result (result of the above-mentioned winning / failing lottery) corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R probability variation jackpot result A correspondence flag, the 16R probability variation jackpot result B correspondence flag, and the 16R normal jackpot result correspondence flag is stored in the RAM 604. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

If any of the above flags is stored, the opening / closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S604. In the start processing, first, the opening waiting time (waiting period for starting) for making the variable ball entry device 65 stand by without starting the opening of the large winning opening 65a of the variable ball entry device 65 for the opening of the open / close execution mode. ) Is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604.

In the following step S605, "16" is set in the open number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. The open number counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is opened.

After executing the process of step S605, the process proceeds to step S606, and the opening command setting process is performed. This set opening command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 and the display control device 620 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a display mode in the symbol display device 75, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 620 as a display content command. In the display control device 620, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / effect control device 143, the display corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode of this time, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot The display control of the symbol display device 75 is executed so that the moving image of the character or the like and the background image can be switched.

After executing the opening command setting process of step S606, the external signal setting process is executed in step S607, and the game state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process of step S607, it is determined whether or not any of the above-mentioned various jackpot support flags is stored in the RAM 604, and if any of the flags is stored, the management control on the game hall side is performed. A jackpot notification signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the device (hall computer HC), and it can be grasped that the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the open / close execution mode in the management control device.

Returning to the description of step S601, if the open / close execution mode is not in progress, an affirmative determination is made in the step S601, and the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the large winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S609. Here, the large winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Large winning opening opening / closing process>
In the large winning opening opening / closing process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is open. Specifically, such a determination is made based on the drive state of the variable ball entry drive unit 65c of the variable ball entry device 65. If the large winning opening 65a is not open, it is determined in step S702 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is "0". If an affirmative decision is made in step S702, the opening / closing process of the winning opening of the main prize is terminated as it is.

If a negative determination is made in step S702, the process proceeds to step S703. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. The open timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the open period or interval period of the large winning opening 65a, and the value is decremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed. Will be done. If a negative determination is made in step S703, the process of opening and closing the winning opening of the main prize is terminated.

If the value of the open number counter OC is not "0" and the value of the open timer counter TC is "0", the process proceeds to step S704 and the opening process of the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is executed. do. Specifically, in order to open the large winning opening 65a, the variable entry drive unit 65c is set to the drive state by outputting a drive signal to the variable entry drive unit 65c.

After that, the processes of steps S705 and S706 are executed as the closing condition setting process (opening setting process) corresponding to the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a). Specifically, in step S705, "15000" (corresponding to 30 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC, and in subsequent step S706, "10" is set in the winning counter PC.

After executing the process of step S706, an open command indicating that the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) has been opened is set in step S707, and the main winning opening opening / closing process is completed. This set release command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (see FIG. 14). The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the release based on the received release command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

Returning to the explanation of step S701, if it is determined in step S701 that the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is open, the process proceeds to step S708, and whether the value of the open timer counter TC is "0". Judge whether or not. If the value of the open timer counter TC is not "0", the process proceeds to step S709, and whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 65a is detected by the detection sensor provided in the variable ball entry device 65. Judgment based on.

If a prize has been won, the output process of the prize command is executed in step S710. The winning command is output to the notification / effect control device 143, and the effect in the open / close execution mode executed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, for example, is changed by the winning command.

After executing the command output processing in step S710, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and in the following step S712, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is "0". finish.

When an affirmative judgment is made in step S712, that is, when the value of the winning counter PC is "0", or when a positive judgment is made in step S708 (that is, it is determined that the value of the open timer counter TC is "0". If), it means that the conditions for closing the large winning opening have been met. In this case, in order to close the variable ball entry device 65 (large winning opening 65a) in step S713, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c is not driven by outputting a stop signal to the variable ball entry drive unit 65c. And.

In the following step S714, the update process of the open number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the open number counter OC is not "0", the open number counter OC is decremented by 1, and when the value of the open number counter OC is "0", the open number counter OC is performed. Keep the value of "0".

After that, in step S715, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated open number counter OC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S715, the process proceeds to step S716, and "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC.

After executing the process of step S716, the closing command is set in step S717, and the process of opening and closing the winning opening of the main prize is completed. This set closing command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the closed command based on the received closing command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

Returning to the description of step S715, if it is determined in step S715 that the value of the open number counter OC is "0", the process proceeds to step S718. In step S718, the ending process is executed. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending of the open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for the ending stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604.

Then, in step S719, after setting the ending command, the opening / closing process of the winning opening is completed. This set ending command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14).

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 17), after executing the large winning opening opening / closing process in step S609, it is determined in step S610 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, and step S611. Determines whether or not the waiting time for the ending has elapsed. If the value of the open number counter OC is not "0" or the waiting time for the ending has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the value of the open number counter OC is "0" and the waiting time for the ending has elapsed, after executing the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode in step S612, this game End the state transition process. In the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, first, the type is specified for the jackpot result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode this time, and the process according to the type is executed.

When the 16R probability variation jackpot result A is obtained, the high probability mode flag and the high frequency support mode flag are stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. As a result, after that, it becomes a high-probability game state corresponding to the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode until a normal jackpot result is obtained.

In the case of the 16R probability variation jackpot result B, the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. As a result, after that, the high probability mode will be continued until a normal jackpot result is obtained.

16R In the case of a normal jackpot result, the high frequency support mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and "100" is set in the game count counter GC provided in the various counter areas 604d. The game count counter GC is decremented by 1 each time a game is played. After that, the high frequency support mode is maintained until the game count counter GC becomes “0”.

<Processing for electric service support>
Next, the electric service support process in step S305 in the normal process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the electric service support process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the supported flag is stored in the supported flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The supporting flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 71 of the lower actuating entry portion 63 is opened and is cleared when the electric accessory 71 is returned to the closed state.

If the supporting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is stored when the open state is won (support winning) in the lottery (support lottery) as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 71, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored. Flag.

If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not "0", the main electric role support process is terminated as it is.

When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is "0", it is determined in step S804 whether or not it is the end timing of the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, the process for supporting the main electric service is terminated after the off display is set in step S805. By setting the off display, the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in the state where the off display is stopped and displayed.

If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0" and it is not the end timing of the fluctuation display, it is determined in step S806 whether or not the value of the bonus storage number SN is larger than "0". If the value of the character hold storage number SN is "0", the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the number of stored items SN is larger than "0", it is determined in step S807 whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress, and whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode in step S808. ..

When the open / close execution mode is not performed and the high-frequency support mode is used, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S809. Specifically, the value stored in the electric service holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the high frequency support mode stored in the pass / fail table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, "1000" (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the bonus timer counter YT. The bonus timer counter YT is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

In the present embodiment, since the winning information is given to the winning / failing table for the high frequency support mode corresponding to all the values that the electric accessory opening counter C4 can take, the electric accessory opening counter C4 Regardless of the value of, you will definitely win the above lottery.

After executing the process of step S809, the process proceeds to step S810. In step S810, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S809 is a support win. If the support is not won, the process proceeds to step S812 without executing the process of step S811, and if the support is won, the support winning flag is stored in step S811 and is provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. After setting "3" in the round counter RC, the process proceeds to step S812.

In step S812, it is determined whether or not the support count limit flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If a negative determination is made in step S812, the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S812, it is determined in step S813 whether or not the game count counter is "0". The game count counter is decremented by 1 each time one game round ends when the support count limit flag is stored. If the game count counter is not "0", the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. When the game count counter is "0", the support flag (high frequency support flag) is cleared and the support count limit flag is cleared in step S814.

In the following step S815, the low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information), which is information for making the control device on the sub-side recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is sent to the notification / effect control device 143. Set as the command to be sent. After that, the processing for main electric service support is terminated.

The low-frequency support command set in step S815 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 14). The notification / effect control device 143 transmits the low-frequency support command as it is to the display control device 620. The display control device 620 identifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode based on the reception of the low frequency support command, and executes the corresponding process. Specifically, the stage displayed on the display screen 75a of the above-mentioned symbol display device 75 is shifted (demoted) from the high-accuracy stage or the precursor stage to the normal stage.

On the other hand, in the case of the open / close execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S816. Specifically, the value stored in the electric service holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the low frequency support mode stored in the pass / fail table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. Further, at the same time as the open lottery, "6000" (that is, 12.0 sec) is set in the bonus timer counter YT.

In the following step S817, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S816 is a support win. If the support is not won, the processing for main electric service support is terminated as it is. If the support is won, the support winning flag is stored in step S818, and after setting "3" in the round counter RC, the main electric service support process is terminated.

Returning to the description of step S802, if the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, an affirmative determination is made in the step S802, and the process proceeds to step S819. In step S819, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not "0", the pattern variation display on the through-gate display unit DS is being performed, and the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is "0", the hit display is set in step S820. As a result, the variable display of the pattern on the through-gate display unit DS is terminated with the pattern corresponding to the hit stopped and displayed.

If the supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S821. In step S924, the electric service opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory 71 is executed, and the main electric service support process is terminated. Hereinafter, the electric function opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Electrical function opening / closing control processing>
In the electric function opening / closing control process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 71 is open. Whether or not the electric accessory 71 is open is determined by whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 71b is in the driving state. If the electric accessory 71 is open, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”.

If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not "0", the main electric combination opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the value of the bonus timer counter YT is "0", the process proceeds to step S903, a closing process for controlling the electric bonus 71 to the closed state is performed, and the bonus timer counter YT is set to "250" (to 0.5 sec). Equivalent) is set. In this closing process, a closing signal is output to the electric accessory driving unit 71b.

Then, after subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter RC in step S904, it is determined in step S905 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is "0". If the value of the round counter RC is not "0", the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the round counter RC is "0", after clearing the supported flag in step S906. , Ends the main electric service opening / closing process.

On the other hand, if the electric accessory 71 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. If the accessory timer counter YT is not "0", the main electric combination opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the bonus timer counter YT is "0", the opening process for controlling the electric bonus 71 to the open state is executed in step S908. In this opening process, an opening signal is output to the electric accessory driving unit 71b.

After that, in step S909, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress, and in step S910, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. When the mode is not the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode is set, “2500” (corresponding to 5.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S911, and then the main electric combination open / close process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the case of the open / close execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, after setting "75" (corresponding to 0.15 sec) in the accessory timer counter YT in step S912, the main electric role opening / closing process is terminated. do.

<About signal output inspection>
As described above, by connecting the inspection connector 231 to the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, the signal output confirms that the signal is properly output to the gaming device such as the variable ball entry device 65. It is possible to carry out inspections. Here, a configuration for performing a signal output inspection will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the main control device 162.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main control board 601 has a plurality of output terminals 641 connected to the output port of the MPU 602, the drive units 71b and 65c, the notification / effect control device 143, the external terminal board 213, and the inspection. Each of the connectors 231 is connected to the MPU 602 via the output terminal 641. The output terminals 641 are individually connected to the MPU 602 via the connection path 642.

The MPU 602 is an electronic component having an integrated circuit (IC), and corresponds to a control component that performs various control processes. The MPU 602 has D terminals such as D1, D2, etc. on which data is input and output, and these D terminals are used as output ports. For example, the electric accessory drive unit 71b is connected to the D1 terminal, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c is connected to the D2 terminal, the notification / effect control device 143 is connected to the D3 terminal and the D4 terminal, and the notification / effect control device 143 is connected to the D5 terminal and the D6 terminal. The external terminal board 213 is connected.

In addition to the D terminal, the MPU 602 has a VDD terminal to which the operating power of the MPU 602 is supplied by applying a predetermined voltage (for example, + 5V), and a VSS terminal as a reference potential. In addition, it has an A terminal to which an address is input and a CE terminal to select a chip for inputting / outputting data.

The plurality of output terminals 641 of the main control board 601 include output terminals 641a to 641d that output winning signals when various lottery is won, and these output terminals 641a to 641d correspond to winning terminals. Of the output terminals 641a to 641d, the first output terminal 641a outputs the winning signal from the D1 terminal to the electric accessory drive unit 71b. This winning signal is an opening signal or a closing signal output from the D1 terminal when the support lottery is won, and the opening / closing operation of the electric accessory 71 performed by these opening signals or closing signals corresponds to the winning operation. The electric accessory drive unit 71b is connected to the first output terminal 641a by the first output path 643a.

The second output terminal 641b outputs the winning signal from the D2 terminal to the variable ball entry drive unit 65c. This winning signal is a drive signal or a stop signal output from the D2 terminal when the winning or losing lottery as a big hit lottery is won, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 65b performed by these driving signals or the stop signal becomes the winning operation. Equivalent to. The variable ball entry drive unit 65c is connected to the second output terminal 641b by the second output path 643b.

The third output terminal 641c outputs the winning signal from the D4 terminal to the notification / effect control device 143. This winning signal is an opening command, an ending command, an opening command, a closing command, and a low frequency support command output from the D4 terminal when a big hit lottery or a support lottery is won, and notification / effect control executed by these commands. The control process of the device 143 (control process of the display control device 620) corresponds to the winning operation. The notification / effect control device 143 is connected to the third output terminal 641c by the third output path 643c.

The fourth output terminal 641d outputs the winning signal from the D6 terminal to the external terminal board 213. This winning signal is a jackpot notification signal output from the D6 terminal when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot notification signal being output from the external terminal board 213 to the hall computer HC corresponds to the winning operation. The external terminal board 213 is connected to the fourth output terminal 641d by the fourth output path 643d.

The output paths 643a to 643d include printed wiring provided on the main control board 601 and electrical wiring connected to a game device such as the lower actuating ball entry portion 63.

The notification / effect control device 143 is connected to the D3 terminal via an output terminal 641 different from the third output terminal 641c. A non-winning signal different from the winning signal such as the opening command is output from the D3 terminal, and the output terminal 641 connected to the D3 terminal corresponds to the non-winning terminal. In this case, even if the jackpot lottery or the support lottery is not won, the non-winning signal is output from the D3 terminal to the notification / effect control device 143. Unlike this, the operation of the notification / effect control device 143 by the non-winning signal can be easily visually recognized.

Further, the external terminal board 213 is connected to the D5 terminal via an output terminal 641 different from the fourth output terminal 641d. A non-winning signal different from the jackpot notification signal (winning signal) is output from the D5 terminal, and the output terminal 641 connected to the D5 terminal corresponds to the non-winning terminal. In this case, even if the jackpot lottery is not won, the non-winning signal is output from the D5 terminal to the external terminal board 213. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 10 is inspected, the non-winning signal is different from the winning signal. Can be easily confirmed by the hall computer HC that is properly output from the external terminal board 213.

The winning signal such as the open signal output from the MPU 602 to the variable ball entry drive unit 65c or the like is a binary digital signal that alternately repeats the high state and the low state, and is a gaming device such as the variable ball entry device 65. Is designed to perform a winning operation by inputting a binary winning signal. Therefore, the winning signal is a signal having a different mode from the inspection signal having one high state and one low state. Therefore, even if the inspection signal is input to the gaming device such as the variable ball entry device 65, the gaming device does not perform the winning operation.

The inspection connector 231 is connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d as the winning terminals via the inspection paths 645a to 645d. In this case, the output terminals 641a to 641d send the same signal to the inspection connector 231 as the signal output to the electric accessory drive unit 71b, the variable ball entry drive unit 65c, the notification / effect control device 143, and the external terminal board 213. On the other hand, it will be output. Further, the inspection paths 645a to 645d are arranged in parallel with the output paths 643a to 643d.

Of the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the first inspection path 645a connects the first output terminal 641a to the inspection connector 231 and the second inspection path 645b connects the second output terminal 641b. The 3 inspection path 645c is connected to the 3rd output terminal 641c, and the 4th inspection path 645d is connected to the 4th output terminal 641d. The output paths 643a to 643d correspond to the winning paths connected to the winning terminals.

In the signal output inspection of the inspection of the pachinko machine 10, the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231. The inspection device K can visualize the inspection signal output from the output terminals 641a to 641d to the inspection connector 231. An attached cable K1 extends from the inspection device K, and the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 via the attached cable K1. An attached connector K2 that can be connected to the inspection connector 231 is attached to the attached cable K1, and the inspection device K is electrically connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d by connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. Connected to.

The inspection paths 645a to 645d are each provided with an insulation transmission unit 646 that transmits a signal in a state where the output terminals 641a to 641d side and the inspection connector 231 side are insulated. The inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 only when the signal output inspection is performed, and after the inspection is completed, the connection of the attached cable K1 to the inspection connector 231 is disconnected, so that the inspection device K is used for inspection. The internal terminal of the connector 231 is exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13. Here, for example, in a configuration in which the insulation transmission portion 646 is not provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the internal terminal of the inspection connector 231 is a voltage contact, and the attached cable K1 is not connected. There is a concern that the safety of the inspection connector 231 will be reduced.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the internal terminal of the inspection connector 231 is a non-voltage contact because the insulation transmission portion 646 is provided. In this case, even if the winning signal is output from the output terminals 641a to 641d, the voltage of the winning signal is not applied to the inspection connector 231. Therefore, the safety of the inspection connector 231 in a state where the attached cable K1 is not connected can be enhanced.

Next, the inspection paths 645a to 645d will be described. All of these inspection paths 645a have the same configuration, and here, the first inspection path 645a connecting the first output terminal 641a and the inspection connector 231 is referred to with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. It will be described, and detailed description of other inspection paths 645b to 645d will be omitted. FIG. 22 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main control device 162, and FIG. 23 is a timing chart when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In FIG. 23, (a) shows a timing chart when the inspection signal is normally detected by the inspection device K, and FIG. 23 (b) shows the inspection signal is not normally detected by the inspection device K. The timing chart is shown.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the main control board 601 the VDD terminal of the MPU 602 is connected to the power supply line, whereby the power supply voltage (for example, + 5V) is applied to the VDD terminal from the power supply line. The VSS terminal is grounded by being connected to the ground line, whereby the reference voltage of the MPU 602 is set to 0V. For the digital signal output from the D terminal or the like of the MPU 602, the voltage level in the high state is + 5V, which is the same as the power supply voltage, and the voltage level in the low state is 0V.

The MPU 602 has the reset signal generation unit 651 described above. The reset signal generation unit 651 outputs a reset command by switching the reset signal from the low state to the high state, and can also be referred to as a reset command output unit.

Further, the MPU 602 has an inspection signal generation unit 652 that generates an inspection signal, and in the MPU 602, the reset signal generation unit 651 is connected to the D1 terminal via the inspection signal generation unit 652. The inspection signal generation unit 652 has a NAND circuit, and the reset signal generation unit 651 and the VDD terminal are connected to the input side thereof, and the output side thereof is connected to the D1 terminal. In this case, in the state where the power supply voltage is supplied to the VDD terminal (after the power is turned on), the inspection signal generated by the inspection signal generation unit 652 is a signal in which the high state and the low state are inverted from the reset signal. Is. Specifically, the inspection signal is held in the high state until the prohibition period elapses after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and is switched to the low state after the prohibition period elapses. In this case, the NAND circuit corresponds to a switching means for switching the state (voltage level) of the inspection signal.

Further, the MPU 602 has an upstream switch unit 653 capable of stopping the output of the inspection signal to the first output terminal 641a and an end signal output unit that outputs an inspection end signal to open the upstream switch unit 653. It has 654. The end signal output unit 654 outputs an inspection end signal to the upstream switch unit 653 by performing a predetermined process (process of step S209), and is connected to the upstream switch unit 653. There is.

The upstream switch unit 653 is a normally closed type opening / closing unit, and is arranged on the upstream side (inspection signal generation unit 652 side) of the first output terminal 641a. The upstream switch unit 653 keeps the closed state until the inspection end signal is input from the end signal output unit 654 after the power is turned on, and shifts to the open state when the inspection end signal is input. be. Here, the output side of the inspection signal generation unit 652 is connected to the D1 terminal via the upstream switch unit 653, and the inspection signal output from the inspection signal generation unit 652 is the upstream switch unit. When the 653 is in the closed state, it is output from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a, and when the upstream switch unit 653 is in the open state, it is not output from the D1 terminal. The upstream switch unit 653 corresponds to a signal stop unit that stops the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602.

The MPU 602 has a winning signal generation unit 657 that generates a winning signal such as an open signal and a closed signal. The winning signal generation unit 657 is connected to the D1 terminal, and the upstream switch unit 653 is connected to the D1 terminal in a state of being branched from the path connecting the D1 terminal and the winning signal generation unit 657. Therefore, when the upstream switch unit 653 is in the open state, the inspection signal is not input to the D1 terminal and only the winning signal can be input, so that the winning signal output from the D1 terminal is won. It is possible to suppress the generation of noise or the like due to the inspection signal in the signal.

As shown in FIG. 23A, when the power is turned on at the timing t0 and the prohibition period ends at the timing t1, the reset signal is in the low state between the timings t0 and t1, and is high after the timing t1. It is in a state. In this case, the low state of the reset signal continues only during the waiting period Ta from the timing t0 to the timing t1, and the waiting period Ta is the processing time (500 msec) and the prohibition period (1 sec) of the start-up process by the MPU 602. It is the total value (1.5 sec) of and. The waiting period Ta corresponds to the preceding period.

Further, after the prohibition period ends and the reset command is output (after the reset signal becomes high), the upstream switch unit 653 changes from the closed state to the open state at the timing t2 when the delay period Tb has elapsed. After the transition, the output of the inspection signal from the D1 terminal of the MPU 602 is stopped. That is, after the timing t2, only the winning signal generation unit 657 of the inspection signal generation unit 652 and the winning signal generation unit 657 is connected to the D1 terminal. The delay period Tb corresponds to the subsequent period.

Returning to the description of FIG. 22, the insulation transmission portion 646 provided in the first inspection path 645a is formed by an insulating element such as a photocoupler or a photoMOS relay. The insulation transmission unit 646 has a light emitting element 661 such as a light emitting diode and a light receiving element 662 such as a phototransistor, and these elements 655 and 656 are arranged in an electrically insulated state. The light emitting element 661 corresponds to an upstream element arranged on the upstream side, and the light receiving element 662 corresponds to a downstream element arranged on the downstream side.

The output side (cathode terminal) of the light emitting element 661 is connected to the first output terminal 641a, and the input side (anode terminal) is connected to the power supply line via a resistor 647 that protects the light emitting element 661. The power supply line applies a power supply voltage (for example, + 5V) to the input side of the light emitting element 661, and this applied voltage has the same value as the voltage applied to the VDD terminal of the MPU 602.

An inspection connector 231 is connected to the light receiving element 662, and the inspection connector 231 has a positive terminal 231a connected to the input side (collector terminal) of the light receiving element 662 and an output side (emitter) of the light receiving element 662. It has a negative terminal 231b connected to the terminal) as an internal terminal. The light receiving element 662 is closed (ON state) when the light emitting element 661 emits light (ON), and is opened (OFF state) when the light emitting element 661 is stopped (OFF). In this case, the insulation transmission unit 646 is turned on when the light emitting element 661 emits light, and is turned off when the light emitting element 661 is stopped.

Incidentally, the first inspection path 645a includes a path connecting the first output terminal 641a and the light emitting element 661, and a path connecting the light receiving element 662 and the terminals 231a and 231b.

The inspection device K has a power supply unit K3 and a light emitting unit K4 that emits light by feeding power from the power supply unit K3. The attached connector K2 has a positive terminal K2a connected to the positive side of the power supply unit K3 and a negative terminal K2b connected to the negative side of the power supply unit K3. When the attached connector K2 is connected to the inspection connector 231, the positive terminals 231a and K2a are electrically connected to each other, and the negative terminals 231b and K2b are electrically connected to each other.

The power supply unit K3 is supplied with commercial power from the outside, and the light emitting unit K4 is formed by a light emitting diode (LED) or the like. In the inspection device K, the light emitting unit K4 is arranged between the positive terminal K2a and the power supply unit K3. When the attached connector K2 is connected to the inspection connector 231, the light emitting unit K4 is connected in series with the light receiving element 662. The light emitting unit K4 emits light when the light receiving element 662 is in the ON state, and does not emit light when the light receiving element 662 is in the OFF state. The light emitting unit K4 corresponds to a visualization means capable of visualizing the state of the light receiving element 662 (state of the inspection signal) depending on the presence or absence of light emission.

In FIGS. 22 and 23 (a), when the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on together with the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194, the voltage of the first output terminal 641a is turned on. The level becomes HI (+ 5V) in the waiting period Ta and LOW (0V) in the delay period Tb, similarly to the inspection signal output from the D1 terminal.

In the waiting period Ta, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is the same as the voltage applied to the light emitting element 661, and no current flows through the light emitting element 661. In this case, the insulation transmission unit 646 is in the OFF state, and the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light. On the other hand, in the delay period Tb, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a becomes the reference voltage (0V), and a current flows through the light emitting element 661 toward the D1 terminal. In this case, the insulation transmission unit 646 is in the ON state, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light. Therefore, if the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light during the waiting period Ta (1.5 sec) after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then the light emitting unit K4 emits light during the delay period Tb (5 sec), the MPU 602 emits light. Winning signals such as an open signal and a closed signal are normally output from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a.

Before turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 (before timing t0), even if the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231, the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light, and after the delay period Tb (timing t2). Later), the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 by the inspection signal is stopped. Therefore, in the signal output inspection, it is preferable to confirm that the light emitting unit K4 stops emitting light after the end of the delay period Tb. Here, if the support lottery is won during the inspection, after the delay period Tb ends, a winning signal such as an open signal or a closed signal is output from the D1 terminal, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light by this winning signal. There is a possibility. However, it is highly unlikely that you will win the support lottery during the inspection.

Further, when the RAM erasing switch 194 is not pressed when the power is turned on, the reset signal is held in the low state as described above, so that the inspection signal is in the high state even after the waiting period Ta has elapsed. It is kept as it is. Therefore, even if the delay period Tb is reached, the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light, and the signal output inspection for the first output terminal 641a cannot be executed.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when an abnormality occurs in the signal output from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a, the inspection signal is not properly input to the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is held in LOW without becoming HI even in the waiting period Ta, and is held in LOW even after the delay period Tb and the end of the delay period Tb. Therefore, a current flows through the light emitting element 661, the insulation transmission unit 646 is turned on despite the waiting period Ta, and the light emitting unit K4 also emits light. Further, even after the delay period Tb and the end of the delay period Tb, the insulation transmission unit 646 is held in the ON state, and the light emitting unit K4 continuously emits light. Therefore, if the light emitting unit K4 continues to emit light even after the delay period Tb ends after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the winning signals such as the open signal and the close signal from the D1 terminal to the first output terminal 641a are normal. It means that it is not output to.

As described above, the configuration of the second inspection route 645b to the fourth inspection route 645d is the same as that of the first inspection route 645a. The inspection device K has a light emitting unit K4 corresponding to each of the inspection paths 645b to 645d in addition to the light emitting unit K4 corresponding to the first inspection path 645a, and these light emitting units K4 are one. It is collectively connected to the attached connector K2 (attached cable K1). In this case, by connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231, each light emitting unit K4 is connected to each of the inspection paths 645b to 645d. The inspection connector 231 has terminals 231a and 231b individually connected to the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d, respectively.

The MPU 602 has a D2 terminal (second output terminal 641b) and a D4 terminal (third output terminal 641c) in addition to the upstream switch unit 653 and the winning signal generation unit 657 connected to the D1 terminal (first output terminal 641a). It has an upstream switch unit 653 and a winning signal generation unit 657 individually connected to the D6 terminal (fourth output terminal 641d), and the inspection signal and the winning signal are also from these D2 terminal, D4 terminal and D6 terminal. Can be output.

The winning signal generation unit 657 connected to the D2 terminal can output a drive signal or a stop signal as a winning signal, and the winning signal generation unit 657 connected to the D4 terminal can output an opening command or a winning signal as a winning signal. It is possible to output ending commands, open commands, closed commands, and low-frequency support commands. Further, the winning signal generation unit 657 connected to the D6 terminal can output a jackpot notification signal as a winning signal.

The pachinko machine 10 is provided with light emitting units K4 individually for each of the output terminals 641a to 641d and for each of the inspection paths 645a to 645d. The signal output inspections for the output terminals 641a to 641d can be collectively performed according to the timing when the power is turned on. As a result, the inspection time is shortened as compared with the case where the signal output inspections for the output terminals 641a to 641d are sequentially performed.

According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

<About signal output inspection>
Since both the winning signal such as the open signal and the inspection signal can be output to the output terminals 641a to 641d in the main control device 162, the signal output inspection can be performed even if the support lottery or the like is not won. can. In this case, in the signal output inspection, for example, it is not necessary for the operator to repeatedly pour the game ball into the through gate 66 until the support lottery is won, so that the time required for the signal output inspection can be shortened.

Further, for the purpose of performing signal output inspection, a method of storing the winning signal for inspection in RAM 604 or the like in order to output the winning signal for inspection from MPU 602 can be considered, but this is due to fraudulent activity. If the winning signal for inspection is output from MPU602, the lower operating port 63a and the big winning opening 65a will be opened even though the support lottery has not been won, and profit will be given to the suspicious person. Is a concern. On the other hand, since the inspection signal is a signal having a different mode from the winning signal, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs the inspection signal from the MPU 602, the lower operating port 63a and the large winning opening 65a will be used. It is possible to suppress the benefit given to the suspicious person without opening it.

Since the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d as the winning terminals, the inspection connector 231 can be easily provided to the output terminals 641a to 641d. Therefore, the inspection device K (light emitting unit K4) can be connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d by the simple operation of connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. This makes it possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection.

Since the inspection connector 231 is a general-purpose product, not only the dedicated device for signal output inspection (dedicated accessory connector) can be connected to the inspection connector 231 but also it can be used for other inspections. A highly versatile device can be used as the inspection device K. In this case, when inspecting a large number of items of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to save the trouble of using a different inspection device for each inspection item, so that the inspection time can be shortened.

Since the insulation transmission portions 646 are provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are non-voltage contacts, so that the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are temporarily connected with electricity. Even if an article such as wiring comes into contact with the wire, it is possible to prevent the electrical safety from being lowered. Further, even if a suspicious person connects an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to prevent the unauthorized board or the like from operating due to the electric power supplied to the main control device 162.

Since the insulation transmission unit 646 is composed of the light emitting element 661 and the light receiving element 662, the signal is transmitted from the light emitting element 661 to the light receiving element 662, while the signal is transmitted from the light receiving element 662 to the light emitting element 661. do not have. Therefore, even if an illegal board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231 and an illegal signal is output from the illegal board or the like, the insulation transmission unit 646 can regulate that the illegal signal is input to the MPU 602. Therefore, for this reason, it is possible to exert deterrence against fraudulent acts using the inspection connector 231 and the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

Since the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are non-voltage contacts, the operating voltage of the light emitting unit K4 can be set to the voltage of the power supply unit K3. For example, in a configuration in which the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are voltage contacts, it is necessary to match the operating voltage of the light emitting unit K4 with the power supply voltage of the main control board 601. You will have to prepare the device. In this case, there is a concern that the cost burden and the work burden will increase in the signal output inspection. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the terminals 231a and 231b of the inspection connector 231 are non-voltage contacts as in the present embodiment, a general-purpose product can be used as the inspection device K, so that a general-purpose product can be used for signal output inspection. It is possible to reduce the cost burden and work burden.

Since all of the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to one inspection connector 231, the inspection device K can be connected to the output terminal 641a to the output terminal 641a by performing an easy operation of connecting the attached connector K2 to the inspection connector 231. It can be connected to all of 641d. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection. Moreover, since all of the inspection signals output from the output terminals 641a to 641d are input to the inspection device K via the inspection connector 231, the signal output inspection for the output terminals 641a to 641d can be performed by one inspection device. It can be done collectively by K. Therefore, the time required for the signal output inspection can be shortened.

In the inspection device K, since a plurality of light emitting units K4 are connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d of the pachinko machine 10 on a one-to-one basis, the results of signal output inspections for these output terminals 641a to 641d are each emitted. It can be confirmed collectively by the presence or absence of light emission of the portion K4. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required to complete the signal output inspection for all of the output terminals 641a to 641d, as compared with the case where the signal output inspection is sequentially performed for the output terminals 641a to 641d one by one.

In the inspection device K, since a plurality of light emitting units K4 are collectively connected to one attached connector K2, it is possible to perform an easy operation of connecting one attached connector K2 to one inspection connector 231. , A plurality of light emitting units K4 can be collectively connected to each of the output terminals 641a to 641d.

In the main control device 162, the connection between the inspection signal generation unit 652 and the D terminal is cut off by the upstream switch unit 653, so that the inspection signal generation unit 652 is electrically disconnected from the winning signal generation unit 657. Can be done. Therefore, even if noise or the like is generated in the inspection signal generation unit 652, it is possible to prevent the noise or the like from being applied to the winning signal or invading the winning signal generation unit 657. In this case, since the winning signal generated by the winning signal generation unit 657 is input to the gaming device such as the lower operating ball entry unit 63 in an appropriate state, the gaming device properly performs the winning operation.

In the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, the main processing and the normal processing are performed, and when the winning signal is output, the processing for stopping the output of the inspection signal is performed, so that the inspection signal becomes an obstacle. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the winning signal is output from becoming inappropriate.

<About switching the voltage level of the inspection signal>
Since the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state during the signal output inspection, both the high state and the low state of the digital signal are properly output from the MPU 602 to the output terminals 641a to 641d. You can confirm that. That is, it can be confirmed that the winning signal, which is a digital signal, properly reaches the output terminals 641a to 641d from the MPU 602. Further, even if the inspection signal is input to the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, it is considered that the gaming device does not operate simply by switching the voltage level of the inspection signal, so that the inspection signal This makes it less likely that the gaming device will unintentionally perform a winning operation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the switching of the voltage level in the inspection signal from being illegally used.

After the signal output inspection is started, the inspection signal is held in the high state for the waiting period Ta, so that the light emitting unit K4 is in spite of the signal output inspection being started (the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on). Can be visually recognized by the operator that the light is not emitted. That is, it is possible to secure a long period during which the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light so that a person can recognize it. Further, after the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state, the low state is held for a delay period Tb, so that the operator can visually recognize that the light emitting unit K4 emits light. That is, it is possible to secure a long period during which the light emitting unit K4 is emitting light so that a person can recognize it. Therefore, when the signal output inspection is performed by visually observing the light emission mode of the light emitting unit K4, the inspection accuracy can be improved.

When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the setting of the voltage level of the inspection signal is started, so that the signal output inspection can be performed according to the series of processes performed by the MPU 602. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 10 is inspected for a large number of items, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from forgetting to carry out the signal output inspection. Further, since the order of performing other inspections can be set based on the signal output inspection, the work efficiency at the time of inspection can be improved.

In the signal output inspection, the waiting period Ta secured after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on is secured by using the time required for the MPU 602 to perform the start-up process (process of step S201). The startup process can be performed in parallel. Further, since the waiting period Ta is secured by using the time required for performing the prohibition process (process of step S202) in addition to the start-up process, the signal output inspection and the prohibition process are performed in parallel. be able to. That is, after the power is turned on, the signal output inspection is performed during the start-up period in which the payout control device 181 and the like are waited to be in an operable state and the prohibition period in which writing to the RAM 604 and the like of the main control device 162 is prohibited. It can be effectively used as a period for. Therefore, the inspection time is shortened as compared with the configuration in which the dedicated period for the signal output inspection is secured after the start-up process and the prohibition period are completed and the control by the main control device 162 is executed. be able to. During the start-up period and the prohibition period, the pachinko machine 10 is in an uncontrolled state that is not controlled by the main control device 162, and after these periods, the pachinko machine 10 is under the control of the main control device 162. It is in the lower state.

Since the voltage level of the inspection signal is switched on condition that the RAM erase switch 194 is operated when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the voltage level of the inspection signal is always switched after the power is turned on. is not it. Therefore, the processing load of the MPU 602 can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the voltage level of the inspection signal is always switched after the power is turned on. In this case, the RAM erasing switch 194 corresponds to an external operating means for executing the signal output inspection, but compared with a configuration in which the external operating means is provided as a dedicated switch separately from the RAM erasing switch 194. The cost burden when manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. Moreover, since the RAM 604 is initialized along with the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 when the power is turned on, the signal output inspection can be executed in parallel with the processing of the RAM 604.

<About fraud measures>
Since the inspection connector 231 is arranged on the back side of the inner frame 13, it is difficult for a suspicious person to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231 while playing a game. Here, when the support lottery or the jackpot lottery is won, the winning signal such as the open signal output from the inspection connector 231 is stored in the illegal board or the like, and the illegality is performed during the period when the support lottery or the jackpot lottery is not won. There is a concern that fraudulent acts such as inputting the winning signal acquired in the above to a game device such as the lower actuating entry unit 63 may be performed. When this fraudulent act is performed, a profit is given to the suspicious person by performing the winning operation of the gaming device even though the various lottery has not been won. On the other hand, since it is difficult to connect a fraudulent board or the like to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraudulent acts using the inspection connector 231.

Since the inspection connector 231 is covered from the back side by the protective cover portion 212 of the back pack unit 15, unless the back pack unit 15 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13 or the protective cover portion 212 is opened with respect to the base portion 211. It is difficult to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231. On the other hand, when performing signal output inspection, the inspection device K can be connected to the inspection connector 231 by the simple work of opening the back pack unit 15 and the protective cover portion 212, so that the signal can be inspected. Preparation work for output inspection can be easily performed.

Since the inspection connector 231 is provided with a cover member that can be opened and closed, it is necessary to shift the cover member to an unprotected state in order to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against the connection of an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231.

Since the first output terminal 641a connects the first inspection path 645a and the lower actuating ball entry portion 63, when the winning signal output to the first inspection path 645a is acquired, There is a concern that the lower actuating port 63a may be illegally opened. Further, since the second output terminal 641b connects the second inspection path 645b and the variable ball entry device 65, when the winning signal output to the second inspection path 645b is acquired, the winning signal is acquired. There is concern that the large prize opening 65a will be illegally opened. Therefore, since a configuration is realized to prevent an unauthorized board or the like from being connected to the inspection connector 231. Therefore, even though the support lottery or the big hit lottery has not been won, the lower operating port 63a and the big winning opening It is possible to suppress that 65a is illegally released and a profit is given to a suspicious person.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the electrical connection between the output terminals 641a to 641b and the inspection connector 231 is always maintained, but in the second embodiment, this connection can be cut off. In the second embodiment, the signal output inspection will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

First, the main process executed by the MPU 602 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 13, in the inspection end process of step S209, in addition to the process of outputting the inspection end signal after the lapse of the delay period, the first inspection path 645a is blocked after the lapse of a predetermined cutoff period (for example, 7 seconds). Perform cutoff processing. In this cutoff process, a timer is set so that the cutoff signal for cutting off the first inspection path 645a is output after the cutoff period has elapsed. In this case, the cutoff period is measured by the timer, so that the cutoff signal is output and the first inspection path 645a is cut off even if the normal processing is started after the main processing is completed. It will be.

By the way, when a support lottery or the like is won, a cutoff signal is output even before the cutoff period has elapsed in order to prioritize execution of the processing associated with the win, and the first inspection path 645a is cut off. To execute. Further, the cutoff period is set to be larger than the delay period, and the first inspection path 645a is cut off after the signal output inspection is completed. The cutoff period may be set to a value equal to or smaller than the delay period, and when the cutoff period is set to a value smaller than the delay period, the timing at which the first inspection path 645a is cut off. The signal output inspection will be completed at.

Next, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. 24 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main control device 162, and FIG. 25 is a timing chart when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. In FIG. 25, the timing chart for the first inspection path 645a is shown in (a), and the operation of each light emitting unit K4 corresponding to the first inspection path 645a to the fourth inspection path 645d is shown in (b). The aspect is shown. Further, as in the first embodiment, detailed description of each configuration of the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 24, the main control board 601 outputs a cutoff signal to open the downstream switch unit 671 capable of stopping the output of the signal from the first output terminal 641a and the downstream switch unit 671. It has a cutoff signal output unit 672 and the like. The cutoff signal output unit 672 outputs to the downstream switch unit 671 by performing a predetermined process (cutoff process in step S209), and is connected to the downstream switch unit 671.

The downstream switch unit 671 is a normally closed type opening / closing unit, and is arranged on the downstream side (insulation transmission unit 646 side) of the first output terminal 641a in the first inspection path 645a. The downstream switch unit 671 keeps the closed state until the cutoff signal is input from the cutoff signal output unit 672 after the power is turned on, and shifts to the open state when the end signal is input. The downstream switch unit 671 is built in the main control device 162 by being mounted on the main control board 601.

Here, when the support lottery is won during the game, the winning signal generation unit 657 outputs a winning signal such as an open signal or a closed signal to the first output terminal 641a. This winning signal will be output to the first inspection path 645a in addition to the electric accessory drive unit 71b, but the downstream switch unit 671 is in the open state during the game. Therefore, the winning signal does not reach the insulation transmission unit 646 or the inspection connector 231. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contents of the winning signal from being illegally acquired from the inspection connector 231 during the game.

The main control board 601 has a delay circuit 675 that delays the timing at which the light emitting unit K4 emits light. The delay circuit 675 is an on-delay circuit that delays the light emission timing of the light emitting unit K4 with respect to the timing when the insulation transmission unit 646 shifts to the ON state, and is a downstream side of the insulation transmission unit 646 (for inspection) in the first inspection path 645a. It is arranged on the connector 231 side). The delay circuit 675 has a capacitor 676 provided in parallel with the insulating transmission unit 646 (light receiving element 662) and a resistance 677 provided in series with both the light receiving element 662 and the capacitor 676. It is an integrating circuit that secures a delay time proportional to the product of the capacitance of the capacitor 676 and the resistance value of the resistor 677.

Incidentally, the delay circuit 675 also has a function as a low-pass filter circuit including a capacitor 676 and a resistor 677. Here, when the inspection signal corresponds to a low frequency signal and the winning signal corresponds to a high frequency signal, the delay circuit 675 permits the transmission of the inspection signal while limiting the transmission of the winning signal. Will be possible.

In FIGS. 24 and 25 (a), when the inspection device K is connected to the inspection connector 231 and the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on together with the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194, the same as in the first embodiment. In addition, the insulation transmission unit 646 shifts to the ON state at the timing t1 and returns to the OFF state at the timing t2. Here, in the present embodiment, after the output of the inspection signal from the D1 terminal is stopped at the timing t2 (after the upstream switch portion 653 shifts to the open state), at the timing t3 where the cutoff period Tc has elapsed. Then, the downstream switch unit 671 shifts from the closed state to the open state, and the insulation transmission unit 646 and the light emitting unit K4 (inspection device K) are disconnected from the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, after the timing t3, the insulation transmission unit 646 is held in the OFF state, and the light emitting unit K4 also does not emit light.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the delay circuit 675 is provided, unlike the first embodiment, after the insulation transmission unit 646 shifts to the ON state at the timing t1, a predetermined delay period Td (for example, 1 sec) is provided. ) Is delayed by the timing t4, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light. In this case, after the operator operates the power switch 193 and the RAM erasing switch 194 of the pachinko machine 10, the preparation time for shifting the line of sight to the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K is set to a delay period Ta (for example, 1.5 sec). In addition, it can be secured by the delay period Td. Therefore, it is possible to solve the inconvenience that the preparation time is insufficient only by the delay period Ta secured by the processing of MPU602 (processing of steps S201 and S202).

Further, in the present embodiment, the delay period Td secured by each delay circuit 675 of the first inspection path 645a to the fourth inspection path 645d is different. That is, in each of the delay circuits 675 of the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the product of the capacitance of the capacitor 676 and the resistance value of the resistor 677 is set to a different value. Here, the delay period Td of the delay circuit 675 has the smallest value in the first inspection path 645a, increases in the order of the second inspection path 645b and the third inspection path 645c, and increases in the order of the fourth inspection path 645d. Is the largest value.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the light emitting unit K4 of the first inspection path 645a emits light at the timing t4a after the delay period Td from the timing t1, the light emitting unit K4 of the second inspection path 645b emits light. Lights up at the timing t4b further delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) from the timing t4a, and the light emitting unit K4 of the third inspection path 645c becomes the timing t4c further delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) from the timing t4b. The light emitting unit K4 of the fourth inspection path 645d emits light at the timing t4d further delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec) from the timing t4c. As described above, since the light emitting timings of the light emitting units K4 are different for the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the operator sequentially confirms whether or not each of the plurality of light emitting units K4 emits light. be able to.

According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the downstream switch section 671 is provided on the inspection paths 645a to 645d, it is possible to restrict the output of the winning signal to the inspection connector 231 when the downstream switch section 671 is in the open state. Therefore, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231, it is possible to prevent the winning signal from being illegally acquired from the inspection connector 231. On the other hand, when the downstream switch unit 671 is in the closed state, the signal output from the output terminals 641a to 641d is properly transmitted to the inspection connector 231, so that the inspection signal is transmitted from the output terminals 641a to 641d. By outputting the above, the signal output inspection can be suitably performed using the inspection device K.

Further, since the downstream switch unit 671 is mounted on the main control board 601, it is difficult for a suspicious person to illegally shift the downstream switch unit 671 to the closed state.

Since the delay circuits 675 provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d have a function as a low-pass filter circuit, if the downstream switch portion 671 is in the closed state, the winning signal is the inspection path 645a. Even if it is output to ~ 645d, the transmission of the winning signal can be limited by the delay circuit 675. In this case, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the inspection connector 231, the signal acquired from the inspection connector 231 has its amplitude and phase changed with respect to the winning signal by the low-pass filter circuit. Even if an illegally acquired signal is input to a gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, the gaming device does not execute the winning operation. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against the fraudulent act of illegally acquiring the winning signal.

Since the delay circuit 675 is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, it is secured by the start-up process and the prohibition process so that the person can recognize that the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. Even if the waiting period Ta is too short, the delay time secured by the delay circuit 675 can extend the period during which the light emitting unit K4 is not emitting light to a extent that a person can recognize it. As a result, it is possible to improve the inspection accuracy for the person to recognize the state in which the light emitting unit K4 is not emitting light. Moreover, since the delay circuit 675 can extend the period during which the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light, the processing load of the MPU 602 can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the MPU 602 performs the processing for ensuring the delay time, for example.

<Third embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the inspection connector 231 capable of connecting the inspection device K (light emitting unit K4) is provided in the pachinko machine 10, but in the third embodiment, the light emitting diode as a visualization means is provided. It is mounted on the pachinko machine 10. In the third embodiment, the signal output inspection will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

Here, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 29. 26 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main control device 162, FIG. 27 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a signal output inspection process executed by the MPU 602, and FIG. 29 is a case where signal output inspection is performed. It is a timing chart of. As in the first embodiment, detailed description of the second inspection route 645b to the fourth inspection route 645d will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 26, the main control board 601 has a light emitting unit 681 as a visualization means, and the first inspection path 645a is grounded via the light emitting unit 681. The light emitting unit 681 is formed of a light emitting diode (LED) or the like, similarly to the light emitting unit K4 of the first embodiment. In the light emitting unit 681, its input side (anode terminal) is connected to the first inspection path 645a, and its output side (cathode terminal) is connected to the ground line.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is in the low state as in the first embodiment, the current may flow toward the first output terminal 641a in the first inspection path 645a. Instead, when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is in the high state, a current flows toward the ground line (toward the side opposite to the first output terminal 641a) in the first inspection path 645a. That is, the light emitting unit 681 emits light when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is in the high state, and does not emit light when the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is in the low state.

As shown in FIG. 27, the light emitting unit 681 is provided in the main control device 162 in a state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13 instead of the inspection connector 231 of the first embodiment. The light emitting unit 681 is arranged in the main control device 162 at a position where it is not covered from behind by the protective cover unit 212. Here, the light emitting units 681 are provided in each of the inspection paths 645a to 645d, and the light emitting units 681 are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals along the lower end portion of the main control device 162.

Returning to the description of FIG. 26, the inspection signal generation unit 652 of the MPU 602 generates an inspection signal independently of the reset signal, unlike the first embodiment, and the inspection signal generation unit 652. The reset signal generation unit 651 is not connected to. Further, unlike the first embodiment, the upstream switch portion 653 is a normally open type opening / closing portion. The MPU 602 has an execution signal output unit 682 that outputs an execution signal in order to shift the upstream switch unit 653 to the closed state. The execution signal output unit 682 is connected to the upstream switch unit 653.

In the present embodiment, the signal output inspection can be performed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on as in the first embodiment, but is normally performed after the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (after the main processing is executed). The signal output inspection can be performed while the processing is being executed. In this case, the operator continuously presses the RAM erase switch 194 for a predetermined period, so that the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a.

Here, the execution process of the signal output inspection executed by the MPU 602 accompanying the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. The execution process of the signal output inspection is repeatedly executed as a normal process.

In FIG. 28, in steps S1001 to S1005, a process for causing the light emitting unit 681 to emit light in the signal output inspection is performed. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operating state. Here, regarding the RAM erase switch 194, the pressed state is the operating state (ON state), and the non-pressed state is the non-operating state (OFF state). If the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operating state, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, the duration in the operating state is measured, and it is determined whether or not the duration exceeds the predetermined start period Te (for example, 3 sec), and if it exceeds, the process proceeds to step S1003.

In step S1003, the inspection signal generation unit 652 generates an inspection signal, and the inspection signal is set to a high state so that the light emitting unit 681 emits light. In step S1004, the execution signal is output from the execution signal output unit 682 to shift the upstream switch unit 653 to the closed state. Along with the output of the execution signal, a process is performed to prevent the winning signal from being output from the winning signal generation unit 657 to the D1 terminal. In this process, the path connecting the winning signal generation unit 657 and the D1 terminal is cut off. By performing this processing, since the winning signal does not overlap with the inspection signal, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the inspection accuracy of the signal output by the inspection signal. In step S1005, it is assumed that the light emitting unit 681 is emitting light, and the light emitting flag is set. Also, set a timer to measure the elapsed time since the light emission flag was set.

Next, in steps S1006 to S1011, a process for stopping the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is performed in the signal output inspection. In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the light emission flag is set, and if it is set, it is assumed that the signal output inspection has started, and the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 194 is in the operating state, and if it is in the operating state, the process proceeds to step S1008. In step S1008, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time (light emission time of the light emitting unit 681) after the light emission flag is set exceeds the predetermined light emission period Tf (for example, 7 sec), and if it exceeds, the process proceeds to step S1009. The light emission period Tf corresponds to the preceding period.

In step S1009, the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state in order to stop the light emission of the light emitting unit 681. The function of executing the process of step S1009 corresponds to the switching means. After that, assuming that the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped, the light emission flag is cleared in step S1010, and the stop flag is set in step S1011.

Subsequently, in steps S1012 to S1015, a process for ending the signal output inspection is performed. In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the light emission flag or the stop flag is set. Here, the light emission flag and the stop flag are both flags that are set when the signal output inspection is executed, and in this determination process, it is determined whether or not the signal output inspection is executed. If the light emission flag or the stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1013, and it is determined whether or not the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is completed. Here, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 194 is in the non-operation state, and if it is in the non-operation state, it is determined that the operation is completed.

When the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1014, and the output of the execution signal from the execution signal output unit 682 is stopped to shift the upstream switch unit 653 to the open state. In addition, the generation of the inspection signal by the inspection signal generation unit 652 is stopped. Further, a process of returning the winning signal to a state in which the winning signal can be output from the winning signal generation unit 657 to the D1 terminal is performed. In this process, the path connecting the inspection signal generation unit 652 and the D1 terminal is restored to the uninterrupted state. In step S1015, the signal output inspection is terminated, and the set flag of the light emission flag and the stop flag is cleared.

Further, when the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is continued with the light emission flag or the stop flag set (when the determination in step S1013 is NO), it is assumed that the signal output inspection is not completed, and the present execution process is performed as it is. finish. In this case, the inspection signal in the low state is output to the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, the operator can maintain the state in which the light emitting unit 681 is stopped by holding down the RAM erasing switch 194 after the light emitting unit 681 emits light. As a result, it can be confirmed that the inspection signal is properly output to the first output terminal 641a. If the period during which the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is continued even after the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped is referred to as a stop period Tg, this stop period Tg corresponds to the subsequent period.

If the light emission flag or the stop flag is not set (when the determination in steps S1001, S1002, S1006, S1012 is NO), it is assumed that the signal output inspection has not been started, and the present execution process is terminated as it is.

When the light emitting flag is set and the RAM erase switch 194 is operated and the light emitting time of the light emitting unit 681 does not reach the light emitting period Tf (when the determination in step S1008 is NO), the light emitting unit 681 continues to emit light. As it is, this execution process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the RAM erasing switch 194 is not in the operating state even if the light emitting flag is set, it is assumed that the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is completed while the light emitting unit 681 is emitting light, and the process of steps S1012 to S1015 is performed. move on. In this case, when the process of step S1014 is executed (when the upstream switch unit 653 shifts to the open state), the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped.

Next, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 681 when the signal output inspection is performed will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a timing chart when a signal output inspection is performed. In FIG. 29, (a) shows a timing chart when the signal output inspection is normally completed, and (b) shows a timing chart when the signal output inspection is not normally completed.

As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the pressing operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is performed at the timing t5 while the power is being supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the pressing operation is continued for the start period Te. Then, at the timing t6 when the start period Te has elapsed from the timing t5, the inspection signal in the high state is output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a. Along with this, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a becomes high, and the light emitting unit K4 emits light. In the start period Te, if the winning signal generation unit 657 does not output the winning signal to the first output terminal 641a, the first output terminal 641a is in the low state and the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light. ..

If the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is continued even after the light emitting unit K4 emits light at the timing t6, the inspection signal is in a high state at the timing t7 when the light emission period Tf has elapsed from the start of the light emission of the light emitting unit K4. Can be switched to the low state. As a result, the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a is also switched from the high state to the low state, and the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped.

After the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped at the timing t7, even if the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is continued, the light is emitted during the stop period Tg until the operation of the RAM erase switch 194 is canceled at the timing t8. The state in which the unit K4 does not emit light is maintained. After the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194 is released at the timing t8, the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a is stopped, and the MPU 602 can output the winning signal to the first output terminal 641a. Become a state.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 29B, in the signal output inspection, after the light emitting unit K4 emits light at the timing t8, the RAM erase switch 194 is operated at the timing t9 before the light emission period Tf elapses. When released, the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 can be visually recognized between the timings t8 and t9. On the other hand, after the timing t9, even if the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped, the light emitting unit K4 is only turned off by stopping the output of the inspection signal itself from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed that the light emission of the light emitting unit K4 is stopped because the inspection signal shifts to the low state.

In the configuration of the present embodiment, when the signal output inspection is performed, after starting the operation of the RAM erasing switch 194, the RAM erasing switch 194 is turned off until the light emitting unit K4 is turned off (at least the start period Te and the light emitting period Tf elapse). By continuing the operation of, it can be confirmed that both the high state and the low state of the digital signal are properly output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a.

According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the inspection signal generation unit 652, the voltage level of the inspection signal is switched according to the operating state of the RAM erasing switch 194 regardless of the reset signal, so that the signal output inspection is performed at the timing when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. There is no need to do it according to. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom regarding the schedule for performing the signal output inspection.

When the RAM erase switch 194 is operated, the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 performs a process of switching the voltage level of the inspection signal according to the duration of the operation, so that the operator simply keeps pressing the RAM erase switch 194. The signal output inspection can be performed by visually recognizing the light emitting unit 681 while performing the simple work of. As a result, the work load at the time of signal output inspection can be reduced.

Since the light emitting unit 681 that visualizes the inspection signal is mounted on the main control device 162, unlike the first and second embodiments, it is not necessary to use the inspection device K when performing the signal output inspection. Therefore, the operator can perform the signal output inspection by a simple operation of pressing the RAM erasing switch 194 while the pachinko machine 10 is operating after the power is turned on, without performing the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection. Can be done.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the first to third embodiments, the winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) to which the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected are provided in the main control device 162, but in the fourth embodiment, the winning terminals are won. Terminals are provided on gaming devices such as the lower actuating ball entry portion 63. In the fourth embodiment, the configuration relating to the winning terminal will be described focusing on the differences from the second embodiment.

Here, the first inspection path 645a will be described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the main control device 162. As in the first embodiment, detailed description of the second inspection route 645b to the fourth inspection route 645d will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 30, the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 as a gaming device has an input terminal 63b to which a winning signal such as an open signal is input from the first output path 643a. Both the first output path 643a and the first inspection path 645a are connected to the input terminal 63b. In the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, the input terminal 63b and the electric accessory drive unit 71b are connected, and the first output path 643a and the first inspection path 645a are the electric accessory via the input terminal 63b. It will be connected to the drive unit 71b.

In the present embodiment, the first inspection path 645a connects the inspection connector 231 and the lower actuating input portion 63, and the first output terminal 641a becomes the winning terminal as in the first embodiment. The input terminal 63b of the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 corresponds to the winning terminal instead of corresponding to the winning terminal. The first inspection path 645a includes printed wiring provided on the main control board 601 and electrical wiring connected to the input terminal 63b of the lower actuating ball entry unit 63.

Like the first output path 643a, the first inspection path 645a is in a state of being hung between the main control device 162 and the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, and is an input terminal of the lower actuating ball entry unit 63. 63b and the downstream switch portion 671 are connected. In this case, the inspection device K is not directly connected to the input terminal 63b of the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, but the downstream switch unit 671 provided in the main control device 162, the insulation transmission unit 646, and the delay. It will be connected to the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 via the circuit 675 and the inspection connector 231.

Similar to the first inspection path 645a, the second inspection path 645b to the fourth inspection path 645d also connect the gaming device and the inspection connector 231. In this case, the variable ball entry device 65 has an input terminal to which both the second output path 643b and the second inspection path 645b are connected, and the notification / effect control device 143 has the third output path 643c and the third. The external terminal board 213 has an input terminal to which both the inspection path 645c and the fourth output path 643d are connected, and the external terminal board 213 has an input terminal to which both the fourth output path 643d and the fourth inspection path 645d are connected. All terminals correspond to winning terminals.

According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

Since the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the input terminals of the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, the winning signal (digital) output from the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 is performed by performing the signal output inspection. It can be confirmed that the signal) is properly input to the gaming device. Therefore, it goes without saying that it is confirmed that the MPU 602 and the output terminals 641a to 641d are properly mounted on the main control board 601. It is possible to confirm that the connection is proper. In this case, unlike the first to third embodiments, by performing the signal output inspection, even if the winning signal is properly output from the output terminals 641a to 641d, it does not reach the input terminal of the gaming device. Abnormalities can be found. Therefore, the inspection accuracy of the No. output inspection can be improved.

Since the inspection paths 645a to 645d are all connected to the inspection connector 231, even if the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to the input terminal of the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry portion 63, the inspection is performed. By performing a simple operation of connecting the attached connector K2 of the device K to one inspection connector 231, the inspection device K can be collectively connected to each gaming device. Therefore, for example, the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection can be facilitated as compared with the configuration in which the inspection connector is attached to each of the gaming devices.

While the output paths 643a to 643d are pulled out from the main control device 162 to the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63, the inspection paths 645a to 645d are pulled back from the gaming device to the main control device 162 again. Therefore, the downstream switch unit 671 provided for the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the insulation transmission unit 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 can be mounted on the main control device 162. Therefore, unlike the configuration in which the inspection paths 645a to 645d are not pulled back from the gaming device to the main control device 162, the board on which the downstream switch unit 671, the insulation transmission unit 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 are mounted. There is no need to install the game equipment or its vicinity. This means that in the pachinko machine 10 whose internal space is a narrow space, the insulation transmission unit 646 and the inspection connector 231 are suitably installed by utilizing the existing main control device 162.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above embodiments, or may be partially or wholly combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

(A1) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, the insulation transmission unit 646 is formed of an insulating element, but the insulation transmission unit 646 includes a mechanical relay having a coil or the like, a transistor, or the like. It may be formed by a semiconductor relay having.

(A2) In the first embodiment, in the inspection end process for ending the signal output inspection (process in step S209), a timer is set to output the inspection end signal after the delay period Tb. However, the execution of the main process may be interrupted until the delay period Tb elapses. For example, the configuration is such that the process does not proceed to the next process (process in step S210) until the delay period Tb elapses.

(A3) In the first to fourth embodiments, even if the timing at which the upstream switch unit 653 is shifted to the open state (timing at which the inspection end signal is output) is different for each output terminal 641a to 641d. good. For example, the upstream switch unit 653 connected to the first output terminal 641a first shifts to the open state, and then the upstream switch units 653 of the output terminals 641b to 641d are sequentially delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 sec). It is configured to shift to the open state. According to this configuration, the timing at which each light emitting unit K4 is turned off differs for the inspection paths 645a to 645d, so that the operator marks one square mark for each of the plurality of light emitting units K4 as to whether or not the light emission is stopped. It can be done in order.

(A4) In the first and second embodiments, the output of the inspection signal from the inspection signal generation unit 652 to the D terminal is stopped by shifting the upstream switch unit 653 to the open state in the MPU 602. However, in the main process or the normal process, a process of stopping the generation of the inspection signal by the inspection signal generation unit 652 may be performed. In this case, the upstream switch portion 653 may not be provided.

Further, the upstream switch portion 653 may be mounted on the main control board 601 independently of the MPU 602 instead of being provided on the MPU 602. For example, the inspection signal is output from the D terminal (not the D1 terminal) different from the winning signal, and the upstream switch unit 653 is provided in the path connecting the D terminal and the first output terminal 641a. .. Also in this configuration, it is possible to prevent both the inspection signal and the winning signal from being input to the first output terminal 641a after the signal output inspection is completed.

Further, in the MPU 602, the inspection signal and the winning signal may be sequentially output from the D terminal in time. In this case, even if the upstream switch unit 653 is not in the open state, it is possible to avoid overlapping of the inspection signal and the winning signal, but noise or the like generated in the inspection signal generation unit 652 becomes the winning signal. The effect cannot be suppressed. Therefore, in order to realize a configuration in which an appropriate winning signal is output from the D terminal, it is preferable that the upstream switch portion 653 is in the open state during the period when the signal output inspection is not executed.

(B1) In the first and second embodiments, the inspection signal is in the high state when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, but the inspection signal may be in the low state when the power is turned on. For example, the light emitting unit K4 of the insulation transmission unit 646 is not connected to the power supply line, but is connected to the ground line. In this configuration, the cathode terminal of the light emitting unit K4 is connected to the ground line, and the anode terminal is connected to the first output terminal 641a.

According to this configuration, at the timing t1, the inspection signal shifts from the high state to the low state as the reset signal shifts from the low state to the high state. Therefore, the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K emits light in the waiting period Ta, and stops emitting light in the delayed period Tb. In this case, since it can be confirmed that the voltage level of the first output terminal 641a can shift to both the high state and the low state in the waiting period Ta and the delay period Tb, the light emitting unit K4 after the delay period Tb has passed. There is no need to visually check the light emission state. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for the signal output inspection.

(B2) In each of the above embodiments, the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 is configured to perform the winning operation by inputting the winning signal of the binary number, but the gaming device is the winning signal. The winning operation may be performed according to the voltage level. For example, when the winning signal of the lower operating ball entry unit 63 shifts to the high state, the electric accessory driving unit 71b is driven to open the lower operating port 63a, and the winning signal shifts to the low state. In addition, the electric accessory drive unit 71b is driven to close the lower actuating port 63a. In this case, in the digital signal, the portion in the high state corresponds to the open signal, and the portion in the low state corresponds to the closed signal.

In this configuration, when the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 to the first output terminal 641a and the inspection signal is input to the electric accessory drive unit 71b, the inspection signal is in the high state and the low state. The electric accessory drive unit 71b is driven to open and close the lower operating port 63a. Therefore, in a configuration in which the gaming device performs the winning operation according to the voltage level of the winning signal, it is preferable that the signal output inspection is performed at the timing when the gaming is not performed.

(B3) In the first and second embodiments, after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the waiting period Ta as a preceding period uses the time required to execute the start-up process and the prohibition process of the main process. However, the waiting period Ta may be secured by using the time required for either the start-up process or the prohibition process. Further, in the main process or the normal process, a dedicated process for securing the waiting period Ta may be executed.

Further, in the configuration in which the process for ensuring the waiting period Ta is not executed in the main process or the normal process, it is preferable that the delay circuit 675 is provided as in the second embodiment. In this case, even if the reset command is output when the power is turned on (the process of step S208 is executed), the inspection signal is delayed by the delay time by the delay circuit 675 from the output of the reset command. Will shift from the high state to the low state. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize that the light emitting unit K4 does not emit light by utilizing the delay time of the delay circuit 675.

(B4) In the first to third embodiments, the external operating means operated to output the inspection signal from the MPU 602 is the RAM erase switch 194, but the external operating means is the payout control board. It may be a state return switch or a dedicated switch for outputting an inspection signal. For example, in the third embodiment, a dedicated switch is individually connected to each of the output terminals 641a to 641d as winning terminals. According to this configuration, the signal output inspection can be individually performed at arbitrary timings for each of the output terminals 641a to 641d. Therefore, the degree of freedom regarding the schedule when performing the signal output inspection can be further increased.

(B5) In the first and second embodiments, the inspection signal is output from the MPU 602 on condition that the RAM erasing switch 194 is operated when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, but the RAM erasing switch Regardless of whether or not the 194 is operated, the inspection signal may be output from the MPU 602 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

(B6) In the first embodiment, the state (voltage level) of the inspection signal is switched by outputting a reset command, but the state of the inspection signal is switched by another trigger. May be good. For example, the main control device 162 is provided with a switching button, and the state of the inspection signal can be switched by pressing the switching button. In this configuration, if the delay period is Tb, the state of the inspection signal can be repeatedly switched by repeatedly pressing the switching button. As a result, it is possible to reliably visually confirm that the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K emits light and turns off.

(B7) In the third embodiment, when the RAM erase switch 194 is continuously pressed, the output of the inspection signal from the MPU 602 and the switching of the inspection signal from the high state to the low state are performed. Both are done, but the state of the inspection signal may be switched by other triggers. For example, the main control device 162 is provided with a changeover button, and after the signal output inspection is started (after the light emitting unit 681 emits light), the inspection signal is in a high state even if the press of the RAM erasing switch 194 is released. (The light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is held), and the inspection signal is switched from the high state to the low state by pressing the switching button (the light emission of the light emitting unit 681 is stopped). According to this configuration, the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting unit 681 can be arbitrarily switched, so that the inspection accuracy at the time of performing the signal output inspection can be improved.

(C1) In the first embodiment, the inspection connector 231 is arranged at a position covered from the back side by the protective cover portion 212 of the back pack unit 15 in the inner frame 13, but the inspection connector 231 is provided. The back pack unit 15 may be arranged at a position covered from the back side by the payout control device 181 or the base portion 211. That is, if the inspection connector 231 is arranged at a position covered from the back side by the back pack unit 15, it is possible to realize a suppressing means for suppressing acquisition of a winning signal from the inspection paths 645a to 645b. If this suppressing means can be realized, the inspection connector 231 is not provided in a state of being exposed on the outer peripheral side of the main control device 162, but in a state of being exposed on the outer peripheral side of the notification / effect control device 143. It may be provided.

Further, the inspection connector 231 may not be provided in a state of being exposed on the back side of the inner frame 13, but may be provided in a state of being exposed on the front side of the back pack unit 15. Even in this case, since the back pack unit 15 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the inspection connector 231 is in a state of being covered by the inner frame 13, and the suppressing means can be realized. Similarly, even when the inspection connector 231 is provided on the front side of the inner frame 13 or the back side of the front door frame 14, the inspection connector is provided because the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13. The 231 is covered by the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14, and the suppressing means can be realized.

(C2) In the first embodiment, the inspection connector 231 is provided with a cover member that can be opened and closed in the suppressing means, but a dummy connector member may be connected to the inspection connector 231. .. In this case, in the main control device 162, the inspection connector 231 is mixed with the other main side connectors 235 by connecting the dummy connector member to the inspection connector 231 as well as the main side connector 235. Become. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against a suspicious person connecting an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector 231.

(C3) In the second embodiment, the inspection connector 231 is arranged at a position where it is covered from the back side by the back pack unit 15, but the inspection connector 231 is located on the back side or the front side of the pachinko machine 10. It may be arranged at an exposed position. Even in this case, since the suppression means is realized by providing the downstream switch portion 671 in the inspection paths 645a to 645b, it is possible to suppress the acquisition of the winning signal from the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

(C4) In the second embodiment, the downstream switch section 671 is arranged between the first output terminal 641a and the insulation transmission section 646 in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, but the downstream switch section 671. May be arranged between the insulation transmission unit 646 and the inspection connector 231.

For example, the downstream switch unit 671 is arranged between the delay circuit 675 and the inspection connector 231. In this configuration, the downstream switch portion 671 is arranged between the resistance 677 of the delay circuit 675 and the positive terminal 231a of the inspection connector 231. Even in this case, it is possible to regulate that the winning signal is output to the inspection connector 231 by shifting the downstream switch portion 671 to the open state. Further, in this configuration, the downstream switch unit 671 may be provided in the main control device 162 in a state independent of the main control board 601.

(C5) In the second embodiment, the downstream switch unit 671 as a shutoff means is a normally closed type opening / closing unit, but the downstream switch unit 671 is a normally open type opening / closing unit. It may be formed by a switching element such as a transistor.

(C6) In the second embodiment, the delay circuit 675 having a function as a low-pass filter circuit is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, but the inspection paths 645a to 645d have a delay function. A low-pass filter circuit that does not exist or another filter circuit that is not a low-pass filter may be provided.

Here, the filter circuit is a circuit formed by a capacitor, a resistor, a coil, an operational amplifier, or the like, and examples of the filter circuit include an all-pass filter circuit that changes the phase characteristics of a signal, in addition to the low-pass filter circuit. .. For example, when the all-pass filter circuit is provided in the inspection paths 645a to 645d, the phase characteristic of the winning signal is changed by this all-pass filter circuit, so even if the signal is illegally acquired from the inspection connector 231. The signal has a phase characteristic different from that of the winning signal, and the gaming device does not perform the winning operation with this signal. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against fraud using the inspection routes 645a to 645d.

(D1) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments described above, in the inspection device K, electric power is supplied from the power supply unit K3 to the light emitting unit K4, but electric power is supplied from the pachinko machine 10 to the light emitting unit K4. It may be a configuration to be supplied. For example, the inspection path 645a to 645d is not provided with the insulation transmission unit 646. In this configuration, the light emitting unit K4 of the inspection device K is connected to the inspection paths 645a to 645d, so that power can be supplied from the power supply line of the main control board 601 to the light emitting unit K4. Therefore, the size of the inspection device K can be reduced.

(D2) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, all of the inspection paths 645a to 645d are connected to one inspection connector 231. However, these inspection paths 645a to 645d are independent of each other. It may be connected to the inspection connector 231 that has been used. For example, the inspection device K has only one light emitting unit K4, and the attached connector K2 can be connected to one inspection connector 231. In this configuration, at the time of signal output inspection, the attached connector K2 is connected to one inspection connector 231 and the winning terminal connected to the inspection connector 231 is inspected for signal output depending on the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting unit K4. , The connection target of the attached connector K2 is changed to the inspection connector 231 and the signal output inspection is performed on the output terminal connected to the inspection connector 231.

(D3) In the first to third embodiments, the light emitting units K4 and 681 as visualization means are individually connected to each of the inspection paths 645a to 645d, but these inspection paths 645a to 645d are configured. One visualization means may be connected to the above. For example, in the first and second embodiments, the inspection device K is configured as a display device such as an oscilloscope having one display screen. In this configuration, at the time of signal output inspection, all of the inspection signals output to the inspection paths 645a to 645d are displayed on one display screen.

(E1) In the first to fourth embodiments, the waiting period Ta in which the main control device 162 is in the uncontrolled state is the total of the start-up period and the prohibition period, but the waiting period Ta is these. It may be secured by only one of the start-up period and the prohibition period. Further, it is preferable that the waiting period Ta is set to a length that satisfies both the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting units K4 and 681 and the rapid transition of the pachinko machine 10 to a playable state. .. For example, the waiting period Ta is set to a period within the range of 1 second to 3 seconds.

(F1) In the fourth embodiment, the downstream switch unit 671, the insulation transmission unit 646, the delay circuit 675, and the inspection connector 231 are not the main control device 162, but a gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63. It may be provided in a device or member that is neither the main control device 162 nor the gaming device.

(F2) In the fourth embodiment, the D terminal such as the D1 terminal is connected to the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry portion 63 via the output terminals 641a to 641d, but the gaming device is the output terminal 641a. It may be directly connected to the D terminal without going through ~ 641d.

(G1) In the first to third embodiments, the output terminals 641a to 641d are the winning terminals, and in the fourth embodiment, the input terminal of the gaming device such as the lower actuating ball entry unit 63 is the winning terminal. However, the terminal of the MPU 602 may be the winning terminal. That is, the inspection paths 645a to 645d and the output paths 643a to 643d are not connected to the output terminals 641a to 641d, but the inspection paths 645a to 645d and the output paths 643a to 643d are connected to the D terminal of the MPU 602. You may. In this case, by performing the signal output inspection using the inspection paths 645a to 645d, it can be confirmed that the digital signal is properly output to the D terminal of the MPU 602.

(G2) In each of the above embodiments, the inspection signal generation unit 652 is provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, but the inspection signal generation unit 652 may be provided independently of the MPU 602. For example, the inspection test device has an inspection signal generation unit 652, and the test device is connected to the MPU 602 when the signal output inspection is performed. In this configuration, the inspection signal is output from the inspection signal generation unit 652 of the test device to the MPU 602, and the inspection signal is output to the output terminals 641a to 641d through the MPU 602. Even in this case, the signal output inspection can be performed using the inspection paths 645a to 645d.

(G3) In each of the above embodiments, the winning signal output from the MPU 602 (control component) of the main control device 162 is the inspection target of the signal output inspection, but the notification / effect control device 143 and the payout control device 181 are used. The winning signal output from the control component of the sub-control device may be the inspection target of the signal output inspection. For example, the notification / effect control board 611 and the display control board are connected by a plurality of connection paths, and these connection paths include a winning path through which a winning signal such as an opening command is transmitted, and this winning path is used. It shall be configured to be connected to the winning terminal of MPU612.

(G4) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

(G5) A non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

In addition, the main body of the gaming machine supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is equipped with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start rotation of a reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

The following feature groups include "some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are drawn by lottery during the game, and by winning the lottery, a profit is given to the player, for example. A winning lottery is performed when a gaming ball wins a prize in the operating port, and when the winning lottery is won, the variable ball entry device is opened (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, a variable winning lottery is performed. Regarding the background technology that the game ball is paid out by winning a prize in the device (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-74175), "Here, various inspections are performed on the game machine." However, there is still room for improvement in the inspection of gaming machines. "

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (MPU602, main control device 162) for controlling the game means, and
The game from the control means with respect to a predetermined control signal (winning signal such as an open signal) that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state for the control of the game means by the control means. Control output means (winning signal generation unit 657, output paths 643a to 643d) that enable output to the means, and
In order to inspect that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the game means from the control means for an inspection signal that changes between the high state and the low state and is different from the control signal. Inspection output means (inspection signal generation unit 652, inspection path 645a to 645d) that enables output toward
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A1, since the control means can output the inspection signal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal by the visualization means such as a light emitting diode in the inspection process performed before the shipment of the gaming machine or the like. It can be performed. Here, since both the control signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control means to the game means, by performing the signal output inspection, the control signal, which is a digital signal like the inspection signal, is the control means. It can be confirmed that it is output properly from. Therefore, in order to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output inspection is performed without waiting for the predetermined lottery to be won or the predetermined period to elapse, so that the signal from the control means can be obtained. It can be confirmed that the output state is appropriate and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the control signal, even if the inspection signal is output from the control means during the game, the game means does not perform a predetermined operation by the inspection signal. Therefore, for example, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control means, it is possible to prevent the gaming means from performing a predetermined operation and giving profit to the suspicious person. That is, it is possible to prevent the inspection signal from being used illegally.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature A2. The above-mentioned feature A1 is characterized in that the inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal output from the control means. Game machine.

According to the feature A2, since the inspection output means has an inspection path, it is possible to realize a configuration for visualizing the inspection signal by simply connecting the visualization means to the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection.

Feature A3. The feature A2 is characterized in that the inspection path is provided with an insulating transmission means (insulation transmission unit 646) for transmitting a signal in a state where the upstream side and the downstream side of the inspection path are insulated. Gaming machine.

In a configuration in which the visualization means is connected to the inspection path only when performing signal output inspection, if the visualization means is removed from the inspection path after the inspection is completed, the contacts are exposed at the downstream end of the inspection path. become. In this case, if the downstream end of the inspection path has a voltage contact, there is a concern that the voltage contact will be exposed and the electrical safety will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the feature A3, since the insulation transmission means is provided, the downstream end of the inspection path has a non-voltage contact, so that the non-voltage contact is tentatively exposed. However, it is possible to suppress the decrease in electrical safety.

Feature A4. The insulated transmission means
An upstream element (light emitting element 661) arranged on the upstream side and
A downstream element (light receiving element 662) arranged in a state of being electrically insulated from the upstream element on the downstream side of the upstream element.
Have and
The game according to feature A3, wherein the signal can be transmitted from the upstream element to the downstream element, but the signal is not transmitted from the downstream element to the upstream element. Machine.

According to the feature A4, since the signal is not transmitted from the downstream element to the upstream element in the insulation transmitting means, even if an unauthorized substrate or the like is connected to the downstream end of the inspection path, it is not possible to transmit the signal to the upstream element. It is possible to prevent an unauthorized signal from being input to the upstream side of the isolated transmission means.

Feature A5. Any of the features A2 to A4 characterized in that an inspection connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the inspection signal output from the control means to the outside is connected to the inspection path. The gaming machine described in one.

According to the feature A5, by using the inspection connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization means to the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the work load when performing a signal output inspection using the visualization means.

When the feature A5 is applied to the feature A4, it is preferable that the inspection connector is arranged on the downstream side of the insulating transmission means. In a configuration in which the inspection connector is connected to the inspection path, there is a concern that an unauthorized board or the like may be connected to the inspection connector. However, since the inspection path is provided with an insulating transmission means, the inspection path is provided. It can exert deterrence against fraud using.

Feature A6. The inspection output means has a plurality of inspection routes, and has a plurality of inspection routes.
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein each inspection path is connected to one of the inspection connectors.

According to the feature A6, by connecting one inspection connector to the visualization means, a plurality of inspection paths can be collectively connected to the visualization means. In this case, the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection becomes easy, and each inspection signal output from the control means to the plurality of inspection paths can be collectively visualized by one visualization means. become. This makes it possible to easily perform a signal output inspection for a plurality of gaming means.

Feature A7. The game according to any one of the features A1 to A6, wherein the control means outputs the control signal to the game means when the inspection signal is not output. Machine.

According to the feature A7, when a control signal is output from the control means to the game means during the game, if the inspection signal is output from the control means, noise or the like due to the inspection signal is generated in the control signal. There is concern about doing so. On the other hand, according to the feature A7, when the control signal is output, the output of the inspection signal is already stopped, so that it is possible to suppress the generation of noise or the like in the control signal due to the inspection signal. Therefore, it is possible to optimize a predetermined operation of the gaming means performed by the control signal.

Feature A8. A generation means (inspection signal generation unit 652) provided in the control means to generate the inspection signal, and
A blocking means (upstream switch unit 653) that blocks a path for transmitting the inspection signal from the generating means to the gaming means, and
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A7, characterized in that

According to the feature A8, since it is possible to electrically cut off the generation means and the game means, it is generated by the generation means when the control means outputs the control signal to the game means. It is possible to prevent noise and the like from being transmitted to the game means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gaming means from not properly performing a predetermined operation due to noise or the like generated in the control signal.

Feature A9. The control means is
The first processing means (function to execute the main processing) that performs a predetermined first processing (main processing) when the power supply to the control means is started, and
A second processing means (a function for executing a normal process) that repeatedly performs a second process (normal process) different from the first process after the completion of the first process, and
Have and
The first processing means has a means for stopping the output of the inspection signal from the control means (a function of executing the processing of step S209).
One of the features A1 to A8, wherein the second processing means has a means for executing the output of the control signal from the control means (a function of executing processing such as step S606). The game machine described in one.

According to the feature A9, since the first process and the second process are executed in order, the output of the inspection signal is stopped by the first process before the output of the control signal is executed by the second process. It will be possible to keep it. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the generation of noise or the like in the control signal due to the inspection signal.

Feature A10. A storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game, and
An initialization means (a function for executing the processing of steps S210 and S211) for initializing the storage means using a reset signal different from the inspection signal and the control signal.
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A9, wherein the control means generates the inspection signal by using the reset signal.

According to the feature A10, since the inspection signal is generated by using the reset signal, the configuration for generating the inspection signal in the control means can be simplified.

Feature A11. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal, etc.) when a lottery performed during a game is won, and
A game device (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation by inputting the winning signal. )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming device and
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU602) that outputs the winning signal to the winning terminal.
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component can output an inspection signal to the winning terminal as a digital signal different from the winning signal.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in addition to the gaming device, an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal is connected to the winning terminal.

According to the feature A11, since the inspection path is connected to the winning terminal, the signal output for visualizing the inspection signal output to the inspection path in the inspection process performed before the shipment of the gaming machine is visualized by the inspection device. Can be inspected. Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the winning terminal, by performing a signal output inspection, the winning signal, which is a digital signal like the inspection signal, becomes the winning terminal. It can be confirmed that it reaches properly. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having to repeat the lottery to make the gaming device perform the winning operation or to create a special winning state. It can be confirmed that the control components are properly mounted on the board.

Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is output to the winning terminal (game equipment) during the game, the gaming equipment performs the winning operation by the inspection signal. That does not happen. Therefore, for example, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming device is executed and the suspicious person is given a profit. That is, it is possible to prevent the inspection signal from being used illegally.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (main control device 162) that controls the game means, and
The game from the control means with respect to a predetermined control signal (winning signal such as an open signal) that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state for the control of the game means by the control means. Control output means (winning signal generation unit 657, output paths 643a to 643d) that enable output to the means, and
A switching means for switching the output level from the control means to the game means from one of the high state and the low state to the other when the control signal is not output from the control means to the game means. The function of executing the processing of the inspection signal generation unit 652, the upstream switch unit 653, and step S208),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B1, in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped, the output level from the control means is increased by performing the signal output inspection in which the output level from the control means is visualized by the visualization means such as a light emitting diode. It can be confirmed that the switching means can properly switch between the high state and the low state. That is, it can be confirmed that both the high state and the low state of the control signal as a digital signal are properly output from the control means. Therefore, in order to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output state from the control means can be obtained by performing a signal output inspection without having to win a predetermined lottery or wait for a predetermined lapse. It can be confirmed that is appropriate and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

Moreover, if the output level from the control means can be switched only once between the high state and the low state by the switching means, the signal output inspection can be performed. Therefore, if the switching means is used during the game, the control means can be used. Even if the output level of is switched, it is extremely unlikely that the gaming means unintentionally performs a predetermined operation by the switching. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the switching of the output level from the control means by the switching means from being illegally used.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature B2. When the control means does not output the control signal, the output level is set to a predetermined preceding period (waiting period) in either the high state or the low state before the output level is switched by the switching means. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that it has a preceding holding means (a function of executing the processing of steps S201 and S202) that holds only Ta).

A digital signal such as a control signal output from a control means has an extremely short period of being held in a high state or a low state. For example, assuming that the visualization means visualizes the digital signal by emitting light from a light emitting diode. However, it is considered very difficult for a person to visually recognize the on / off of the light emitting diode due to the transition of the state of the digital signal. On the other hand, according to the feature B2, when the control signal is not output from the control means, the output level from the control means is held only for the preceding period, so that the output level in the preceding period is in the high state and It becomes easier to visually recognize which state is in the low state. As a result, the inspection accuracy at the time of signal output inspection can be improved.

Feature B3. The preceding holding means is characterized in that the output level is held from the start of power supply to the control means until the output level is switched by the switching means. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature B3, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the holding of the output level from the control means is started, so that the signal is output along the flow of a series of processes performed in the gaming machine after the power is turned on. Can be inspected. Therefore, even if there are many inspection items for the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent forgetting to carry out the signal output inspection. Further, since the order of performing other inspections can be set based on the signal output inspection, the work efficiency at the time of inspection can be improved.

Feature B4. A means (a function for executing the process of step S201) for performing a start-up process when the power supply to the control means is started is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature B3, wherein the advance holding means uses the period required for the start-up process as the advance period.

According to the feature B4, after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the start-up process and the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for performing the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine.

The start-up process includes a process of waiting for the control target of the control means (notification / effect control device 143, etc.) to be in an operable state.

Feature B5. A means for performing a prohibition process (a function of executing the process of step S202) for prohibiting the execution of a predetermined process for a predetermined prohibition period when the power supply to the control means is started is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature B3 or B4, wherein the preceding holding means uses the prohibited period as the preceding period.

According to the feature B5, after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the prohibition process and the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for performing the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine. The predetermined process prohibited by the prohibited process includes a process of writing to the storage means.

Feature B6. Equipped with an operable external operation means (RAM erase switch 194)
Any of the features B3 to B5, wherein the preceding holding means holds the output level when the power supply to the control means is started while the external operating means is operated. The gaming machine described in one.

According to the feature B6, the output level is switched by the switching means by the simple work of operating the external operating means when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, so that the preparatory work for performing the signal output inspection is performed. Can be facilitated. Further, by making the configuration that the output level is not switched by the switching means when the power of the gaming machine is turned on unless the external operating means is operated, the processing load on the gaming machine performed after the power is turned on can be reduced.

Feature B7. A storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game, and
An initialization means (a function for executing the processing of steps S210 and S211) that initializes the storage means when the power supply to the control means is started while the external operation means is operated.
The gaming machine according to feature B6, characterized in that the machine is equipped with.

According to the feature B7, after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the initialization of the storage means and the signal output inspection can be performed in parallel. In this case, since it is not necessary to secure a dedicated time for performing the signal output inspection, it is possible to shorten the time required for performing various inspections on the gaming machine.

Feature B8. Equipped with an operable external operation means (RAM erase switch 194)
The preceding holding means is characterized in that the output level is held when the operation of the external operating means is continuously performed over a predetermined preparation period (start period Te). The gaming machine according to any one of B7 and B7.

According to the feature B8, the maintenance of the output level from the control means is started by the simple work of continuously operating the external operation means only during the preparation period, so that the preparation work for performing the signal output inspection is performed. Can be facilitated.

Feature B9. When the voltage level is switched by the switching means, the subsequent holding means (function of executing the process of step S209) that holds the voltage level for a predetermined subsequent period (delay period Tb) in the state after the voltage level is switched. ), The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B8.

A digital signal such as a control signal output from a control means has an extremely short period of being held in a high state or a low state. For example, assuming that the visualization means visualizes the digital signal by emitting light from a light emitting diode. However, it is considered very difficult for a person to visually recognize the on / off of the light emitting diode due to the transition of the state of the digital signal. On the other hand, according to the feature B9, after the output level from the control means is switched by the switching means, the output level is held at the switched output level only for the subsequent period, so that the output level in the subsequent period is high. It becomes easier to visually recognize whether it is in the low state or the low state. As a result, the inspection accuracy at the time of signal output inspection can be improved.

Feature B10. It is provided with a means (function for executing the process of step S208) for outputting an initialization command (reset command) for instructing execution of initialization of a predetermined storage means (RAM 604).
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, wherein the switching means switches the output level when the initialization command is output.

According to the feature B10, the initialization command can be used as a trigger for switching the output level from the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated trigger for switching the output level, the processing load of the control means can be reduced.

Feature B11. Power supply means (power supply / launch control device 191) that supplies electric power to the gaming machine, and
When a predetermined period (waiting period Ta) has elapsed from the start of power supply by the power supply means, the permission signal output means (process of step S208) that outputs a permission signal (reset command) for permitting control by the control means is executed. Function to do) and
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B10, wherein the switching means switches the output level when the permission signal is output by the permission signal output means.

According to the feature B11, the permission signal can be used as a trigger for switching the output level from the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated trigger for switching the output level, the processing load of the control means can be reduced.

Here, the gaming machine is in an uncontrolled state in which control by the control means is not performed for a predetermined period after the power is turned on, and according to this feature, the period in which the control means is not controlled. Can be used to perform part of the signal output inspection. That is, the period in the uncontrolled state can be used as the period in which the output level from the control means is in either the high state or the low state. As a result, it is possible to shorten the period during which the signal output inspection is performed under the controlled state that can be controlled by the control means. Therefore, when performing a signal output inspection, it is not necessary to wait until the gaming machine is under control after the power is turned on.

Feature B12. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal, etc.) when a lottery performed during a game is won, and
A game device (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation by inputting the winning signal. )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming device and
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU602) that outputs the winning signal to the winning terminal.
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component is
Switching means (inspection signal generation unit 652, upstream switch) for switching the output level from the control component to the winning terminal from one of the high state and the low state to the other when the winning signal is not output. A gaming machine characterized by having a function of executing the process of unit 653 and step S208).

According to the feature B12, in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped, the voltage level of the winning terminal is set to a high state by the switching means by performing the signal output inspection that visualizes the voltage level of the winning terminal by the inspection device. It can be confirmed that it can be properly switched to the low state. Here, since the winning signal is a digital signal having a high state and a low state, it can be confirmed by performing a signal output inspection that the winning signal output from the control component has properly reached the winning terminal. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having the gaming device perform the winning operation by repeatedly performing the lottery or creating a special winning state. It can be confirmed that there is a certain condition and that the mounting state of the control component on the board is appropriate.

Moreover, if the output level to the winning terminal can be switched only once between the high state and the low state by the switching means, the signal output inspection can be performed. Therefore, if the switching means is used during the game, the switching means is used to switch to the winning terminal. Even if the output level of is switched, it is extremely unlikely that the gaming device will unintentionally perform the winning operation due to the switching. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the switching of the output level to the winning signal by the switching means from being illegally used.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

<Characteristic C group>
Features C1. A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (main control device 162) that controls the game means, and
The game from the control means with respect to a predetermined control signal (winning signal such as an open signal) that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state for the control of the game means by the control means. Control output means (winning signal generation unit 657, output paths 643a to 643d) that enable output to the means, and
A digital signal (winning signal, inspection signal) including the control signal can be output from the control means to the game means, and an inspection output means different from the control output means (inspection signal generation unit 652, for inspection). Routes 645a-645d) and
Suppressing means (downstream switch unit 671 etc.) for suppressing acquisition of the control signal from the inspection output means, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature C1, since the control signal can be output from the control means by both the control output means and the inspection output means, the control signal is output from the control means in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped. The inspection output means can be used when performing a signal output inspection for visualizing the signal by a visualization means such as a light emitting diode. In this case, by confirming that the same digital signal as the control signal is properly output from the control means by the inspection output means, it is possible to confirm that the digital signal is properly output from the control means by the control output means. For this reason,
In order to make the gaming means perform a predetermined operation, the signal output state from the control means is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having to win the predetermined lottery or wait for the predetermined passage. It can be confirmed that there is something and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

Here, in a configuration in which the control signal can be output by the inspection output means, there is a concern that the control signal is acquired from the inspection output means when the control signal is output from the control means during the game. For example, there is a concern that a suspicious person may illegally acquire a control signal from the inspection output means and use the control signal to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to this feature, since the inspection output means is provided with the suppression means, it is possible to suppress the illegal acquisition of the control signal by using the inspection output means. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection output means that can be used for the signal output inspection.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature C2. The inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting a signal output from the control means.
An inspection connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting a signal output from the control means to the outside is connected to the inspection path.
The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the suppressing means has a structure in which the inspection connector is provided on the back surface side of the gaming machine main body (inner frame 13).

According to the feature C2, since the inspection output means has an inspection path, it is possible to realize a configuration for visualizing the digital signal used for the signal output inspection by simply connecting the visualization means to the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection. Further, by using the inspection connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization means to the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the work load when performing a signal output inspection using the visualization means.

On the other hand, if the inspection connector is connected to the inspection path, there is a concern that the control signal may be illegally acquired by connecting an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector. On the other hand, according to this feature, since the inspection connector is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine body, it is difficult for a suspicious person to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector while playing a game. Can be a thing. As a result, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection connector.

Feature C3. A back unit (back pack unit 15) provided on the back side of the gaming machine main body is attached to the gaming machine main body so as to be openable and closable.
The gaming machine according to feature C2, wherein the inspection connector is arranged at a position covered by the back unit on the back side of the gaming machine main body.

According to the feature C3, since the inspection connector is covered with the back unit, it is difficult to connect an unauthorized board or the like to the inspection connector unless the back unit is opened to the gaming machine main body. ..

Feature C4. The inspection output means has features C1 to C3 having an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal output from the control means. The gaming machine described in any one.

According to the feature C4, since the inspection output means has an inspection path, it is possible to realize a configuration for visualizing the inspection signal by simply connecting the visualization means to the inspection path. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection.

Feature C5. The gaming machine according to feature C4, wherein the suppressing means has a transmission controlling means (downstream switch unit 671, delay circuit 675) for restricting the control signal from being transmitted through the inspection path. ..

According to the feature C5, since the control signal is restricted from being output from the inspection path, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the inspection path, the control signal is illegally acquired from the inspection path. It can be suppressed.

Feature C6. The gaming machine according to feature C5, wherein the suppressing means has a blocking means (downstream switch unit 671) capable of blocking the inspection path.

In a configuration in which the inspection output means has an inspection path, there is a concern that a control signal may be illegally acquired by connecting an unauthorized board or the like to this inspection path. On the other hand, according to the feature C6, since the inspection path is blocked by the blocking means, the transmission of the control signal in the inspection path can be restricted. Therefore, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the inspection path, it is possible to prevent the control signal from being illegally acquired from the inspection path. In addition, when the inspection route is blocked, it is possible to suppress the input of an unauthorized signal from an unauthorized board or the like to the control means through the inspection route. Can exert deterrence.

Feature C7. The gaming machine according to feature C6, wherein the blocking means is built in the control means.

According to the feature C7, since the blocking means is protected by the exterior of the control means, it is possible to prevent a suspicious person from illegally canceling the blocking state of the inspection route by the blocking means. Therefore, the fraud deterrent effect of the blocking means can be suitably maintained.

Feature C8. It is possible to shift between an acceptance state that accepts a game ball flowing down the game area (game area PE) and a non-acceptance state that does not accept the game ball, and the variable ball entry means (variable ball entry device 65) as the game means. When,
When the special game lottery for whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player is won, the control signal is output from the control means by the control output means, so that the variable ball entry means is described. A means for performing a transition operation from the non-accepted state to the accepted state (a function for executing the process of step S704) as a predetermined operation, and
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C7.

According to the feature C8, when the control signal output from the control means is input to the variable ball entry means, the variable ball entry means shifts to the receiving state, so that the player can easily be given a profit. Here, when the control signal is illegally acquired from the inspection output means using an illegal board or the like, and the control signal is illegally input to the variable ball entry means from the illegal board or the like, the special game lottery is won. Even though there is no such thing, the variable ball entry means shifts to the acceptance state, and a situation occurs in which a profit is given to the suspicious person.

On the other hand, in this feature, since the inspection output means is provided with the suppression means, it is possible to suppress the illegal acquisition of the control signal that should be input to the variable ball entry means from the inspection output means. can. Therefore, it is possible to exert deterrence against fraudulent acts such as illegally shifting the variable ball entry means to the acceptance state without winning the special game lottery.

Feature C9. It is possible to shift between an acceptance state that accepts a game ball flowing down the game area (game area PE) and a non-acceptance state that does not accept the game ball, and the actuated ball entry means (lower actuated ball entry portion) as the game means. 63) and
When the support lottery for whether or not to shift the actuated ball entry means to the acceptance state is won, the control output means outputs the control signal from the control output means, whereby the actuated ball entry means is described. A means for performing a transition operation from the non-accepted state to the accepted state (a function for executing the process of step S908) as a predetermined operation, and
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C7.

According to the feature C9, when the control signal output from the control means is input to the actuating ball entry means, the player is given a benefit by shifting the actuating ball entry means to the receiving state. Here, if the control signal is illegally acquired from the inspection output means using an illegal board or the like, and the control signal is illegally input to the operating ball entry means from the illegal board or the like, the support lottery is not won. Nevertheless, the operating ball entry means shifts to the accepting state, and a situation occurs in which a profit is given to the suspicious person.

On the other hand, in this feature, since the inspection output means is provided with the suppression means, it is possible to suppress the illegal acquisition of the control signal that should be input to the actuating input means from the inspection output means. can. Therefore, it is possible to exert deterrence against fraudulent acts such as illegally shifting the operating ball entry means to the accepting state without winning the support lottery.

Feature C10. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal, etc.) when a lottery performed during a game is won, and
A game device (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation by inputting the winning signal. )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming device and
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU602) that outputs the winning signal to the winning terminal.
In addition to the gaming device, an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the winning signal is connected to the winning terminal.
A gaming machine characterized in that a suppression structure (downstream side switch portion 671 or the like) for suppressing acquisition of the winning signal from the inspection path is provided.

According to the feature C10, since the inspection path is connected to the winning terminal, the signal such as the winning signal output to the inspection path is visualized by the inspection device in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped. Signal output inspection can be performed. By performing this signal output inspection, it can be confirmed that the winning signal output from the control component has properly reached the winning terminal. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having to repeat the lottery to make the gaming device perform the winning operation or to create a special winning state. It can be confirmed that the control components are properly mounted on the board.

Here, in the configuration in which the inspection path is connected to the winning terminal, if the lottery is won and the winning signal is output to the gaming device during the game, the winning signal is also output to the inspection path. become. In this case, there is a concern that a suspicious person may illegally obtain a winning signal from the inspection route and use the winning signal to cause the gaming device to perform a winning operation to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to this feature, since the suppression structure is provided for the inspection route, it is possible to suppress illegal acquisition of the winning signal from the inspection route. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the inspection route for performing the signal output inspection.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

<Characteristic D group>
Feature D1. A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (main control device 162) that controls the game means, and
The game from the control means with respect to a predetermined control signal (winning signal such as an open signal) that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state for the control of the game means by the control means. Control output means (winning signal generation unit 657, output paths 643a to 643d) that enable output to the means, and
A signal extraction means (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of extracting a digital signal including the control signal (a winning signal such as an open signal, an inspection signal) from the gaming means, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature D1, since the digital signal input to the game means can be taken out from the game means, the taken out signal can be taken out from the light emitting diode or the like in the inspection process performed before the game machine is shipped. The signal output inspection to be visualized by the visualization means can be performed. Here, since the control signal is also a digital signal, it can be confirmed that the control signal output from the control means is properly input to the game means by performing the signal output inspection. Therefore, in order to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output inspection is performed without waiting for the predetermined lottery to be won or the predetermined period to elapse, so that the signal from the control means can be obtained. It can be confirmed that the output state is appropriate and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the signal extraction means has an extraction route (inspection route 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the digital signal extracted from the gaming means.

According to the feature D2, since the signal extraction means has an extraction path, it is possible to realize a configuration for visualizing the digital signal input to the game means by simply connecting the visualization means to the extraction path. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the preparatory work when performing the signal output inspection.

Feature D3. The gaming machine according to feature D2, wherein the taking-out path is connected to an taking-out connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the digital signal taken out from the gaming means to the outside.

According to the feature D3, by using the take-out connector, it becomes easy to detachably connect the visualization means to the take-out path. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the work load when performing a signal output inspection using the visualization means.

It is preferable that the take-out connector is attached to the control means. In this case, in the state where the visualization means is connected to the extraction route for performing the signal output inspection, the visualization means is not directly connected to the game means, but the extraction route passes through the control means. At first glance, the visualization means are connected to the control means. For this reason, when installing a circuit for fraud countermeasures or a circuit for ensuring electrical safety for the take-out route, these circuits are not mounted on a new board, but are used as a control means. It can be mounted on a board.

Feature D4. The feature D2 or D3, wherein the take-out route is provided with an insulating transmission means (insulation transmission unit 646) for transmitting a signal in a state where the upstream side and the downstream side of the take-out route are insulated. Gaming machine.

In a configuration in which the visualization means is connected to the take-out path only when performing a signal output inspection, if the visualization means is removed from the take-out path after the inspection is completed, the contacts are exposed at the downstream end of the take-out path. In this case, if the downstream end of the take-out path has a voltage contact, there is a concern that the voltage contact will be exposed and the electrical safety will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the feature D4, since the insulation transmission means is provided, the downstream end of the take-out path has a non-voltage contact, so that the non-voltage contact is tentatively exposed. However, it is possible to suppress the decrease in electrical safety.

It is preferable that the insulating transmission means is attached to the control means. In this case, since it is not necessary to install a dedicated substrate for mounting the insulating transmission means, the insulating transmission means can be suitably installed in a gaming machine having a narrow internal space. Further, since the control means and the game means are connected by a path for transmitting the control signal, even if the control means and the game means are newly connected by the take-out path, the electric wiring for that purpose. It is possible to prevent the work load from becoming excessively large when laying the wiring.

Feature D5. Any of the features D2 to D4 characterized in that the take-out path is provided with a transmission control means (downstream switch unit 671, delay circuit 675) for restricting the control signal from being transmitted through the take-out path. The gaming machine described in one.

In the configuration in which the take-out route is connected to the game means, when the control signal is input to the game means, the control signal is also output to the take-out route. In this case, there is a concern that a suspicious person may illegally acquire a control signal from the take-out route and use the control signal to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation to obtain a profit. On the other hand, according to the feature D5, since the control signal is restricted from being output from the take-out route, even if an unauthorized board or the like is connected to the take-out route, the control signal is illegally acquired from the take-out route. It can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to exert a deterrent against unauthorized use of the extraction route for performing the signal output inspection.

Feature D6. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal, etc.) when a lottery performed during a game is won, and
A game device (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation by inputting the winning signal. )When,
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU602) that outputs the winning signal to the gaming device.
The winning signal is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
The control component can output an inspection signal to the gaming device as a digital signal different from the winning signal.
The gaming device has an input terminal (input terminal 63b or the like) connected to the control component and to which the winning signal output from the control component is input.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in addition to the control component, the inspection signal is connected to the input terminal.

According to the feature D6, since the inspection path is connected to the input terminal of the gaming device, the inspection signal input to the input terminal of the gaming device is inspected in the inspection process performed before the shipment of the gaming machine. It is possible to perform a signal output inspection to be visualized by. Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the input terminal of the gaming device, the winning signal, which is the same digital signal as the inspection signal, is obtained by performing the signal output inspection. Can be confirmed to properly reach the input terminal of the gaming device. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the game device is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having to repeat the lottery to make the game device perform the winning operation or to create a special winning state. You can be sure that it is.

Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is input to the gaming device during the game, the gaming device does not perform the winning operation by the inspection signal. Therefore, for example, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming device is executed and the suspicious person is given a profit. That is, it is possible to prevent the inspection signal from being used illegally.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

(Characteristic E group)
Features E1. Power supply means (power supply / launch control device 191) that supplies electric power to the gaming machine, and
A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (MPU602, main control device 162) for controlling the game means, and
When a predetermined period (waiting period Ta) has elapsed from the start of power supply by the power supply means, the permission signal output means (process of step S208) that outputs a permission signal (reset command) for permitting control by the control means is executed. Function to do) and
During the predetermined period in which the permission signal is not output by the permission signal output means, the output level from the control means to the game means is set to a high state and a voltage level higher than that of the high state. The output level is set to the high state and the low state in the controlled state under the control of the control means by holding the permission signal in one of the low low state and outputting the permission signal by the permission signal output means. Of the level holding means (inspection signal generation unit 652) that holds the level in a direction different from the predetermined period,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature E1, in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped, the output level from the control means is increased by performing the signal output inspection in which the output level from the control means is visualized by the visualization means such as a light emitting diode. It can be confirmed that it is properly set in both the high state and the low state. That is, it can be confirmed that both the high state and the low state of the control signal as a digital signal are properly output from the control means. Therefore, in order to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output state from the control means can be obtained by performing a signal output inspection without having to win a predetermined lottery or wait for a predetermined lapse. It can be confirmed that is appropriate and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

Moreover, since the output level from the control means is held in either the high state or the low state by using the predetermined period in which the gaming machine is in the uncontrolled state after the power is turned on, the control means can be controlled. It is possible to shorten the period during which the signal output inspection is performed in the state. Therefore, when performing a signal output inspection, it is not necessary to wait until the gaming machine is under control after the power is turned on. Further, in this case, since the signal output inspection is performed along the flow of a series of processes performed in the gaming machine after the power is turned on, the work efficiency of the signal output inspection can be improved.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature E2. The level holding means according to the feature E1 characterized in that the output level is held in the high state in the uncontrolled state and the output level is held in the low state in the controlled state. Gaming machine.

If the control means does not operate normally due to an abnormality or the like, it is considered that the output level from the control means is maintained in the low state after the power of the gaming machine is turned on. Therefore, in a configuration in which the output level from the control means is held in the low state in the uncontrolled state, there is a concern that it may be difficult to discover that the control means does not operate normally.

On the other hand, according to the feature E2, since the output level from the control means is maintained in the high state in the uncontrolled state, it becomes easy to discover that the control means does not operate normally. Therefore, it is possible to improve the inspection accuracy when confirming the output level from the control means in the signal output inspection.

Feature E3. A storage means (RAM 604) for storing game information related to the game, and
An initialization means (a function for executing the processing of steps S210 and S211) for initializing the storage means when the permission signal is output by the permission signal output means.
The gaming machine according to the feature E1 or E2, characterized in that

According to the feature E3, both the initialization of the storage means and the switching of the output level from the control means can be performed by using the output of the permission signal as a trigger. In this case, since it is not necessary to generate a dedicated signal for switching the output level from the control means, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the gaming machine when performing the signal output inspection.

Feature E4. The gaming machine according to any one of the features E1 to E3, wherein the predetermined period is a period within the range of 1 second to 3 seconds.

When the signal output inspection is performed when the power is turned on, the means for visualizing that the output level from the control means is in either the high state or the low state during the predetermined period in which the gaming machine is in the uncontrolled state. Need to be visually recognized using. For example, when a light emitting diode is used as a visualization means, there is a concern that it will be difficult for human eyes to visually recognize whether or not the light emitting diode is lit if the predetermined period is short. On the other hand, if the predetermined period is long, it will take an excessive amount of time for the gaming machine to become playable after the power is turned on.

On the other hand, according to the feature E4, since the predetermined period is set within the range of 1 second to 3 seconds, the retention period of the output level should be secured to the extent that the output level from the control means can be visually recognized. In addition, it is possible to achieve both that the gaming machine quickly shifts to a playable state after the power is turned on.

(Characteristic F group)
Features F1. A game means (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that executes a predetermined operation as the game progresses.
A control means (main control device 162) that controls the game means, and
The game from the control means with respect to a predetermined control signal (winning signal such as an open signal) that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state for the control of the game means by the control means. Control output means (winning signal generation unit 657, output paths 643a to 643d) that enable output to the means, and
In order to inspect that the control signal is properly output from the control output means, the game means from the control means for an inspection signal that changes between the high state and the low state and is different from the control signal. Inspection output means (inspection signal generation unit 652, inspection path 645a to 645d) that enables output toward
Applies to gaming machines equipped with
An inspection system for a gaming machine that inspects that a control signal can be output from the control means.
An inspection system for a gaming machine, comprising a visualization means (light emitting unit K4) capable of visualizing the inspection signal output from the control means by the inspection output means.

According to the feature F1, since the control means can output the inspection signal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal by the visualization means such as a light emitting diode in the inspection process performed before the shipment of the gaming machine or the like. It can be performed. Here, since both the control signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control means to the game means, by performing the signal output inspection, the control signal, which is a digital signal like the inspection signal, is the control means. It can be confirmed that it is output properly from. Therefore, in order to cause the gaming means to perform a predetermined operation, the signal output inspection is performed without waiting for the predetermined lottery to be won or the predetermined period to elapse, so that the signal from the control means can be obtained. It can be confirmed that the output state is appropriate and that the mounting state of the gaming means in the gaming machine is appropriate.

Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the control signal, even if the inspection signal is output from the control means during the game, the game means does not perform a predetermined operation by the inspection signal. Therefore, for example, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control means, it is possible to prevent the gaming means from performing a predetermined operation and giving profit to the suspicious person. That is, it is possible to prevent the inspection signal from being used illegally.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

Feature F2. The inspection output means has an inspection connector (inspection connector 231) capable of outputting the inspection signal output from the control means to the outside.
The inspection system for a gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein the visualization means is detachably connected to the inspection connector.

According to the feature F2, since it is possible to use a highly versatile connector member as the inspection connector, a plurality of types of visualization means can be connected to the inspection output means. Therefore, it is possible to connect a highly versatile visualization means that can be used for other inspections to the inspection output means instead of the dedicated visualization means for the signal output inspection. In this case, since it is not necessary to properly use a plurality of visualization means for a large number of inspection items related to the gaming machine, the work load at the time of inspection can be reduced.

Feature F3. The inspection output means has an inspection path (inspection path 645a to 645d) capable of transmitting the inspection signal output from the control means.
Described in feature F2, the inspection path is provided with an insulating transmission means (insulation transmission unit 646) that transmits a signal in a state where the control means side and the inspection connector side are insulated from each other. Inspection system for gaming machines.

According to the feature F3, since the inspection connector is insulated from the control means by the insulation transmission means, the internal terminal of the inspection connector becomes a non-voltage contact. Therefore, the visualization means uses electric power to drive the control means. It will be necessary to supply power separately from this. Therefore, unlike the configuration in which a voltage is applied from the control means to the visualization means via the inspection connector, for example, the rated voltage of the visualization means does not match the drive voltage of the control means and the visualization means does not operate normally. You can avoid that. That is, the visualization means can be operated properly.

Features F4. An inspection means (inspection apparatus K) configured to include the visualization means is provided.
The inspection system for a gaming machine according to feature F3, wherein the inspection means includes a power supply means (power supply unit K3) for supplying electric power to the visualization means.

According to the feature F4, since the operating power is supplied to the visualization means in the inspection means, it is not necessary to match the operating voltage of the visualization means with the operating voltage of the gaming machine. Therefore, when performing signal output inspection, a highly versatile inspection means can be used. In this case, since it is not necessary to use a dedicated inspection means, it is possible to reduce the cost burden when performing the signal output inspection.

Feature F5. The inspection system for a gaming machine according to any one of the features F1 to F4, wherein a plurality of the gaming means are provided, and the visualization means is individually provided for each of the gaming means. ..

According to the feature F5, since a plurality of gaming means and a plurality of visualization means are provided on a one-to-one basis, a signal output inspection for the plurality of gaming means can be performed by visually recognizing the result of visualization by each visualization means. It can be done all at once. Therefore, for example, the time required for the signal output inspection can be shortened as compared with the case where the signal output inspection is sequentially performed for each of the plurality of gaming means.

Feature F6. A first inspection connector (inspection connector 231) to which the plurality of game means are collectively connected, and
A second inspection connector (attached connector K2) to which the plurality of visualization means are collectively connected, and
Equipped with
The game according to feature F5, wherein each gaming means and each visualization means are connected one-to-one by connecting the first inspection connector and the second inspection connector. Machine inspection system.

According to the feature F6, the plurality of gaming means and the plurality of visualization means can be individually connected by the simple operation of connecting the first inspection connector and the second inspection connector. Therefore, for example, the time required for the preparation work for the signal output inspection can be shortened as compared with the case where the gaming means and the visualization means are connected one by one in order.

Feature F7. A control device (main control device 162) that outputs a winning signal (opening signal, etc.) when a lottery performed during a game is won, and
A game device (electric accessory drive unit 71b, variable ball entry drive unit 65c, notification / effect control device 143, external terminal board 213) that is connected to the control device and performs a predetermined winning operation by inputting the winning signal. )When,
Winning terminals (output terminals 641a to 641d) connected to the gaming device and
Equipped with
The control device has a control component (MPU602) that outputs the winning signal to the winning terminal.
The winning signal is applied to a gaming machine which is a digital signal formed by a combination of a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state.
An inspection system for a gaming machine that confirms that the winning signal can be output from the control component to the winning terminal.
The control component can output an inspection signal to the winning terminal as a digital signal different from the winning signal.
An inspection system for a gaming machine, characterized in that a visualization means (light emitting unit K4) capable of visualizing the inspection signal input to the winning terminal is connected to the winning terminal.

According to the feature F7, since the visualization means is connected to the winning terminal, the signal output inspection for visualizing the inspection signal output to the visualization means by the visualization means in the inspection process performed before the gaming machine is shipped or the like. It can be performed. Here, since both the winning signal and the inspection signal are signals output from the control component to the winning terminal, by performing a signal output inspection, the winning signal, which is a digital signal like the inspection signal, becomes the winning terminal. It can be confirmed that it reaches properly. For this reason, the connection state between the control component and the winning terminal is appropriate by performing the signal output inspection without having to repeat the lottery to make the gaming device perform the winning operation or to create a special winning state. It can be confirmed that the control components are properly mounted on the board.

Moreover, since the inspection signal is a signal different from the winning signal, even if the inspection signal is output to the winning terminal (game equipment) during the game, the gaming equipment performs the winning operation by the inspection signal. That does not happen. Therefore, for example, even if a suspicious person illegally outputs an inspection signal from the control component, it is possible to suppress that the winning operation of the gaming device is executed and the suspicious person is given a profit. That is, it is possible to prevent the inspection signal from being used illegally.

As described above, the inspection of the gaming machine can be preferably performed.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player (game ball launching handle 41), a gaming ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (game ball launching mechanism 110), and the firing thereof. A ball passage (guidance rail 100) that guides a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and each game part arranged in the game area are provided, and a predetermined passing portion (general prize) among the game parts is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a mouth 61, etc.).

Revolving gaming machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence, and the symbol variation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. This is a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A throwing device that is provided with a ball tray to generate a game, etc., and is provided with a throwing device that takes in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device that pays out the game ball to the ball tray. A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 65c ... Variable input drive unit as a game means, 71b ... Electric accessory drive unit as a game means, 143 ... Notification / effect control device as a game means, 162 ... Main control device as a control means , 213 ... External terminal board as a game means, 231 ... Inspection connector, 602 ... MPU as a control means, 604 ... RAM as a storage means, 643a to 643d ... Output paths constituting the control output means, 645a to 645d ... Inspection path constituting the inspection output means, 646 ... Insulation transmission unit as the insulation transmission means, 652 ... Inspection signal generation unit as the generation means constituting the inspection output means, 653 ... Upstream switch unit as the cutoff means, 657 ... Winning signal generation unit constituting the control output means, 661 ... Light emitting element as an upstream element, 662 ... Light receiving element as a downstream element.

Claims (2)

A game means that executes a predetermined operation in a state that can be visually recognized by the player as the game progresses.
A control means for controlling the game means and
The driving means for driving the gaming means and
From the control means to the drive means for a control signal that changes between a high state and a low state having a voltage level lower than that of the high state in order to cause the game means to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game. Control output means that enables the output of
When the game means is not in a situation where the game means is to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game, the output level from the control means to the drive means is changed from one of the high state and the low state to the other. The first means of executing specific control to switch to the state of
When the power supply to the control means is started, the output level from the control means to the drive means is maintained in the one state in a predetermined period before the execution of the specific control by the first means. Means and
Equipped with
It is configured to transmit the inspection signal to the signal path for transmitting the control signal.
The first means includes means for switching the output level of the inspection signal.
As the inspection signal, the gaming machine is provided with a means for outputting a signal having an aspect different from the predetermined control signal for causing the gaming means to perform the predetermined operation with the progress of the game. .. A game means that executes a predetermined operation in a state that can be visually recognized by the player as the game progresses.
A control means for controlling the game means and
The driving means for driving the gaming means and
A control output means that enables the control signal to be output from the control means to the drive means in order to cause the game means to perform the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game.
The output level from the control means to the drive means is switched to a level corresponding to the case where the game means is operated in a predetermined case where the game means is not in a situation where the predetermined operation accompanying the progress of the game is executed. Specific means to execute specific control and
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The specific means can execute the specific control when the power supply to the control means is started.
It is configured to transmit the inspection signal to the signal path for transmitting the control signal.
The specific means includes means for switching the output level of the inspection signal .
As the inspection signal, the gaming machine is provided with a means for outputting a signal having an aspect different from the predetermined control signal for causing the gaming means to perform the predetermined operation with the progress of the game. ..

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