JP7015572B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with a plurality of devices using a movable body for directing as an example, and by operating these plurality of devices, the interest of the player is improved. ing. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine, when the control unit is activated when the power is turned on, a plurality of devices are configured to perform a predetermined operation (so-called initial operation) under the control of the control unit (for example, a patent). Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-13614

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, when the power is turned on, if a specific error state occurs, the control unit waits until the specific error state is resolved. Then, when the specific error state is resolved, the control unit controls a plurality of devices and causes each of them to perform a predetermined operation.

However, if all of the plurality of devices are not allowed to perform a predetermined operation while a specific error state is occurring, it is also necessary to check the operation of a specific device (for example, a device of high importance) included in the plurality of devices. Cannot be done. On the other hand, if all of the plurality of devices are made to perform a predetermined operation while the specific error state is occurring, the notification of the specific error state may be hindered.

Therefore, for some of the plurality of devices, the predetermined operation is performed even while the specific error state is occurring, while for the other devices, the predetermined operation is performed after the specific error state is resolved. It can be said that it is preferable to let them do. However, there is a risk that the control of the control unit will be complicated by making the control contents different between some devices and other devices depending on whether or not a specific error state has occurred.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine whose operation can be confirmed with a simple configuration.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to a set value, and in a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won, a control unit, a first specific device, and a second. The control unit includes a specific device, and when the power is turned on while the first specific condition is satisfied, the control unit shifts to a confirmation mode for confirming the set value, and a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Then, the confirmation mode is terminated, the mode shifts to the normal mode in which control related to the game can be performed, and when the power is turned on while the second specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the setting mode for setting the set value. Then, when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated, the mode shifts to the normal mode, the power is cut off in the setting mode, and then the second specific condition is not satisfied. When the power is turned on for the first time, the occurrence of the specific error state is identified, the specific error state is notified based on the occurrence of the specific error state, and the first specific device is accompanied by the power on. It is in the energized state, and when the signal is output from the control unit due to the non-occurrence of the specific error state, and when the power is turned on, the energized state is in the specific error state. A predetermined operation is started in any of the special situations where the specific control signal is not output from the control unit due to the occurrence, and the operation mode is the same in the special situation and the normal situation. The operation mode is maintained when the mode shifts to the normal mode, and the second specific device does not start a predetermined operation in the special situation, but starts a predetermined operation in the normal situation. The gist is that the operation mode differs between the special situation and the normal situation, and the operation mode can be changed when the normal mode is entered.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to a set value, and in a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won, a control unit, a first specific device, and a second. The control unit includes a specific device, and when the power is turned on while the first specific condition is satisfied, the control unit shifts to a confirmation mode for confirming the set value, and a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Then, the confirmation mode is terminated, the mode shifts to the normal mode in which control related to the game can be performed, and when the power is turned on while the second specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the setting mode for setting the set value. Then, when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated, the mode shifts to the normal mode, the power is cut off in the setting mode, and then the second specific condition is not satisfied. When the power is turned on for the first time, the occurrence of the specific error state is identified, the specific error state is notified based on the occurrence of the specific error state, and the first specific device is accompanied by the power on. It is in the energized state, and it is in the energized state when a specific control signal is output from the control unit due to non-occurrence of the specific error state, and when the power is turned on. A predetermined operation is started in any of the special situations where a specific control signal is not output from the control unit due to the occurrence of an error state, and the operation is performed in the special situation and the normal situation. The situation is the same, the operating state is maintained when the mode shifts to the normal mode, the second specific device does not start a predetermined operation in the special situation, and performs a predetermined operation in the normal situation. The gist is that the operating status is different between the special situation and the normal situation, and the operating status can be changed when the normal mode is entered.

With respect to the gaming machine, when the specific error state occurs, the second specific device may be able to notify the specific error state by the notification operation corresponding to the specific error state.

With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the second specific device can execute a notification operation corresponding to the different error state when an error state different from the specific error state occurs.
With respect to the gaming machine, it is preferable that the second specific device can execute the advance notice operation in the normal mode.

It is preferable that the first specific device can execute a definite notification operation for deterministically notifying a jackpot when the gaming machine is in the normal mode.

According to the present invention, the operation can be confirmed with a simple configuration.

Overall perspective view of the pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. Schematic diagram showing the set value. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the control mode at the time of power-off and the control mode after power-on. Explanatory diagram showing the type of error. A flowchart showing a power-on process. A flowchart showing a power-on process. A flowchart showing the setting process. A flowchart showing the confirmation process. A timing chart showing the flow of control when normal return is performed. A timing chart showing the flow of control when RWM clear is performed. A timing chart showing the flow of control when shifting to the setting mode. A timing chart showing the flow of control when shifting to the confirmation mode. A timing chart showing the flow of control when shifting to the restricted mode 2. A timing chart showing the flow of control when shifting to the restricted mode 1. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the mode of notification of the setting mode and the confirmation mode, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the mode of RWM clear notification and power recovery notification, and (c) is a display of the effect display device in the setting mode. A schematic diagram showing an example of the contents, (d) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device in the confirmation mode, and (e) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents of the setting display device in the setting mode. (F) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents of the setting display in the confirmation mode. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents of the error display in the restriction mode 1, (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display contents of the error display in the restriction mode 2, and (c) is a restriction. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device in mode 1 and restriction mode 2.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame body W. The frame body W includes an outer frame WS for fixing the machine body to the island equipment, a middle frame WN for mounting various game parts, and a front frame WM. The middle frame WN is opened / closed and detachably supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame WS. The front frame WM is open / closed and detachably supported on the front side of the middle frame WN. In the present embodiment, the middle frame WN and the front frame WM are examples of door members. A game board YB, which will be described later, is attached to the middle frame WN. The front frame WM is formed with a window WMa that makes the game board YB visible. As will be described in detail later, a game area YBa is formed on the game board YB. The front frame WM includes a protective glass G. In FIG. 1, the protective glass G is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire window WMa of the front frame WM.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the locking device SS regulates the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM, and the frame key (key) owned by the manager of the game hall (hereinafter, simply referred to as the manager) is used. Unless the locking device SS is unlocked, the middle frame WN and the front frame WM cannot be opened. In the present embodiment, the state in which the middle frame WN is open is an example of the state in which the frame body is open. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an opening detection sensor SE7 that detects the opening of the middle frame WN with respect to the outer frame WS (see FIG. 4).

The front frame WM is provided with a speaker SP on the front side. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined voice (music, sound effect, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as a voice effect) and can execute a notification to output a predetermined voice (hereinafter referred to as a voice notification). Is. Further, the front frame WM is provided with decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 on the front side. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can perform effects by turning on, blinking, and turning off the built-in light emitters (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as light emitting effects), and also notify by turning on, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as light emitting effects). It is possible to execute light emission notification).

The front frame WM is provided with a launch handle HD at the lower part of the front surface. The front frame WM includes an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as a ball plate having a storage portion for game balls in the lower part of the front surface. The front frame WM includes an effect button BT used for an operation effect which is an example of the effect, a ball lending operation unit TS used when lending and receiving a lending ball, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape is defined in front view. On the left side of the game area YBa, a launch passage 20 for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD to the game area YBa is formed. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa, and an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is arranged so as to be visible from the display window YBb. For example, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display. The effect display device 11 can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). The display effect executed by the effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols (decorative symbols), a big hit notice effect, and the like. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a big hit or a miss can be recognized by a combination of the effect symbols finally stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination). The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. Further, the effect display device 11 can execute a notification (hereinafter referred to as a display notification) for displaying a predetermined image.

In the game area YBa, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which game balls can enter are formed. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 14, a first ordinary winning opening 15, and a second ordinary winning opening 16. The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting conditions of a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) described later are satisfied. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The game board YB includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 12 (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the special game is satisfied. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is provided with an opening / closing piece having a door shape as an example, and when the normal hit game described later is not given, the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter. It is closed like this. Then, when the normal hit lottery is won and the normal hit game is given, the second start opening 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or the ball can be easily entered. The opening / closing piece of the second starting port 13 receives power from the actuator and opens. The game board YB is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an actuator for opening the second starting port 13 (see FIG. 4). Further, the game board YB includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 13 (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The big winning opening 14 is provided with an opening / closing piece, for example, having a door shape, and is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when the big hit game is not given. When a big hit is won in a special hit lottery, which is an example of a winning lottery, and a big hit game is given, the big winning opening 14 can allow a game ball to enter or is opened so that it is easy to enter. .. In the present specification, when simply referred to as "big hit probability", it means the probability of winning a big hit in a special hit lottery (probability of being judged as a big hit in a big hit determination). The opening / closing piece of the large winning opening 14 receives power from the actuator and opens. The game board YB is provided with a special solenoid SL2 as an actuator for opening the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 4). Further, the game board YB is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 (see FIG. 4).

The first ordinary winning opening 15 and the second ordinary winning opening 16 are winning openings for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the winning ball are satisfied. The first ordinary winning opening 15 is in the left area of the game area YBa, and the second ordinary winning opening 16 is in the right area of the game area YBa. The normal winning openings 15 and 16 are always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The game board YB includes a first ordinary winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first ordinary winning opening 15 (see FIG. 4). The game board YB includes a second ordinary winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the second ordinary winning opening 16 (see FIG. 4).

A gate 17 is arranged in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is a right region of the game region YBa, and is above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that a game ball can enter the gate 17. A gate sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through is provided at the gate opening 17a (see FIG. 4). The gate 17 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the starting condition of a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) using a normal symbol is satisfied. At the gate 17, even if a game ball enters, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are not satisfied. At the bottom of the game area YBa, a game ball that has not won any of the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14, the first ordinary winning opening 15, and the second ordinary winning opening 16. An out port 18 is formed for discharging the machine to the outside of the machine.

The game board YB includes an information display device 19 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 19 is provided at a position on the game board YB so that the player can see it. The information display device 19 includes a first special symbol display unit 19a. The first special symbol display unit 19a can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The information display device 19 includes a second special symbol display unit 19b. The second special symbol display unit 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special symbol is identification information for notifying the result of the special winning lottery. Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In addition, special games and directing games are collectively referred to as "variable games". The special symbol includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 19 includes a first special hold display unit 19c. The first special hold display unit 19c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 19 includes a second special hold display unit 19d. The second special hold display unit 19d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

The information display device 19 includes a normal symbol display unit 19e. The normal symbol display unit 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery. There are at least a normal hit pattern and a normal off symbol in the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the ordinary winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The information display device 19 includes a normal hold display unit 19f. The normal hold display unit 19f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The display units 19a to 19f are not limited to being provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 19 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games to be described later.

The game board YB includes a first movable body EK1 and a second movable body EK2 as movable bodies for producing a predetermined operation. The first movable body EK1 is displaceably supported between the original position P0a and the effect position P1a. The original position P0a is a position where the first movable body EK1 is below the lower edge portion of the display window YBb and is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. The effect position P1a is a position where the first movable body EK1 is displaced upward from the original position P0a and is arranged near the center of the display window YBb in the front view.

The game board YB includes an effect solenoid ES as an actuator for operating the first movable body EK1. The effect solenoid ES includes a frame, a fixed iron core, a coil arranged so as to surround the fixed iron core, and a plunger (movable iron core). The first movable body EK1 is fixed to the plunger (movable iron core) of the effect solenoid ES. In the effect solenoid ES, when the coil is energized, a magnetic field is generated in the fixed iron core, and the plunger is drawn into the frame. As a result, the first movable body EK1 is arranged at the in-situ position P0a. On the other hand, when the coil is in a non-energized state, the magnetic field of the fixed iron core disappears, and the plunger protrudes due to the urging force of a spring or the like. As a result, the first movable body EK1 is arranged at the effect position P1a.

The first movable body EK1 can execute an effect operation which is an operation as an effect and an initial operation which is an operation for confirming when the power is turned on. The first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is an operation of displacement such as the effect position P1a → the original position P0a. The second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is an operation of displacement such as in-situ position P0a → effect position P1a → in-situ position P0a → effect position P1b. In the second initial operation, the operation time is longer, the displacement distance is longer, and the number of displacements is larger than in the first initial operation. The effect operation of the first movable body EK1 is an operation of displacement such as effect position P1a → original position P0a → effect position P1b. In the following description, the effect of the effect operation of the first movable body EK1 is referred to as "first movable effect". In the present embodiment, the first movable body EK1 is an example of the first specific device. The game board YB includes a first in-situ sensor SEa that detects the first movable body EK1 when the first movable body EK1 is located in the in-situ position P0a (see FIG. 4). As an example, the first in-situ sensor SEa detects the detection piece provided in the connection portion connecting the first movable body EK1 and the effect solenoid ES, so that the first movable body EK1 is located in the in-situ position P0a. It is possible to detect that.

The second movable body EK2 is displaceably supported between the original position P0b and the effect position P1b. The in-situ position P0b is a position where the second movable body EK2 is arranged along the upper edge portion of the display window YBb. The effect position P1b is a position where the second movable body EK2 is displaced downward from the original position P0b and is arranged near the center of the display window YBb in the front view. The game board YB includes an effect stepping motor SM as an actuator for operating the second movable body EK2 (see FIG. 4). The second movable body EK2 can execute an effect operation which is an operation as an effect and an initial operation which is an operation for confirming when the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, the effect operation and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are operations such as in-situ P0b → effect position P1b → in-situ position P0b. In the following description, the effect of the effect operation of the second movable body EK2 is referred to as "second movable effect". In the present embodiment, the second movable body EK2 is an example of the second specific device. The game board YB includes a second original position sensor SEb that detects the second movable body EK2 when the second movable body EK2 is located at the original position P0a (see FIG. 4).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player adjusts the firing intensity of the game ball by operating the firing handle HD, and the left area on the left side of the display window YBb and the right area on the right side of the display window YBb. Hit the game ball. The player can enter the game ball into the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14, the normal winning openings 15, 16 or the gate 17. For example, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (hereinafter referred to as right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region, and the second start opening 13, the large winning opening 14, and the second. There is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 16 or the gate 17. Since it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (hereinafter referred to as left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left region, and is the first starting port 12 or the first normal winning opening. There is a possibility of entering the ball at 15. Since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In the present embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start opening 12 or the first normal winning opening 15 when hitting to the right. .. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting opening 12 and the first normal winning opening 15 when hitting to the right, or the first is compared to when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the starting port 12 and the first ordinary winning opening 15.

The "left area" in the present embodiment is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The "right region" in the present embodiment is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD is guided to the launch passage 20 on the left side of the game area YBa and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the left region is also a region closer to the launch passage 20, and the right region is also a region away from the launch passage 20. The game ball flowing down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located at the center of the game area YBa in the front view, and heads toward the out port 18 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. On the other hand, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located at the center of the game area YBa in the front view, and heads toward the out port 18.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when the first condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, various functions mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation function).
The probability fluctuation function is a function for changing the jackpot probability. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state in which the probability variation function does not operate and a high probability state in which the probability variation function operates, as states in which the jackpot probability may differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assist function is a function for changing the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of game balls) by assisting the winning of the second starting port 13, which is an ordinary electric accessory. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate and a high base state in which the ball entry assist function operates, as states in which the bases may differ. In the high base state in the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 13, which is advantageous for the player (easy entry). State). The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control controls to increase the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and to set the opening time of the second starting port 13 in the normal hit game once. At least one of the controls that is longer than in the low base state is good. The high base state may be realized in combination with the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) of the special symbol, and the low base state is the non-variation time reduction state (non-time reduction state) of the special symbol.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is defined by the combination of the presence / absence of the probability change function and the presence / absence of the ball entry assist function. In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a "low-probability low-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a "high-probability low-base state". .. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a setting function.
As shown in FIG. 3, the setting function is a function that can change the setting of the jackpot probability. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability is defined by an internally stored set value. In the present embodiment, the set value has a total of three stages of the first set value, the second set value, and the third set value. In the following description, "the nth set value is set" may be simply indicated as "setting n" (however, n = 1 to 3). The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3, and it is easy to win a jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be in three stages, and may be in two stages or in four or more stages. The set value in this embodiment is an example of information that determines the jackpot probability (specific information that defines the jackpot probability). As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a setting mode in which the set value can be changed and a confirmation mode in which the set value can be confirmed as a control mode (control state) related to the set value. Has been done.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup function.
The backup function stores various information including information related to game control (hereinafter referred to as game information) even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and can be restored based on the various information when the power supply is started. It is a function to be. As will be described in detail later, the game information to be backed up includes information (that is, a set value) that determines the jackpot probability.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40, a sub board 50, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Since the main board 40, the sub board 50, and the power supply unit 60 are on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN, the locking device SS is unlocked and the middle frame WN is opened together with the front frame WM. It becomes visible. The main board 40 and the sub board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main board 40 to the sub board 50 in one direction. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50. The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, a clear switch 42, a setting device 43, an error display 44, and a setting display 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the clear switch 42, the setting device 43, the error display 44, and the setting display 45 are mounted on the same board. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

The microprocessor 41 includes a CPU 41a as a processing unit. 41a in this embodiment constitutes an example of a control unit. By executing the main control program, the CPU 41a executes a process related to the progress of the game as a predetermined process. As a storage unit (memory), the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as ROM 41b) in which information can be read and cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as RWM 41c) in which information can be read and written. ) And. The ROM 41b stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lottery, a table, and the like. The ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation content (effect content) of the production game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the production game based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the variation content is such that the jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The effect game based on the out-of-order variation pattern has a variation content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after or without the reach effect. The RWM 41c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the RWM41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers.

The clear switch 42 is turned on (ON) by a pushing operation, and turned off (OFF) by a pushing operation. The setting device 43 is turned on when the setting key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated in a predetermined direction, and turned off when the setting key is rotated in the opposite direction. The setting device 43 can maintain the operation state after switching without returning to the operation state without human operation. The setting device 43 cannot pull out the setting key from the keyhole unless it is operated off.

The error display 44 displays information (hereinafter, referred to as error display) that can identify the error that is occurring. For example, the error display 44 is a 7-segment type display and can display one-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Since the error display can be said to be an error notification, the error display 44 is an example of means configured to enable a predetermined notification.

The setting display 45 displays information (hereinafter, referred to as setting value display) that can identify the internally set setting value in the setting mode and the confirmation mode described later. For example, the setting display 45 is a 7-segment type display with dots, and can display one-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Since the set value display can be said to be a set value notification, the setting display 45 is an example of means configured to enable a predetermined notification.

The main board 40 is connected to the first starting winning sensor SE1, the second starting winning sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first ordinary winning sensor SE5, and the second ordinary winning sensor SE6. The CPU 41a can input a detection signal that each sensor SE1 to SE6 detects and outputs a game ball. The main board 40 is connected to the open detection sensor SE7. The CPU 41a can input an opening signal that the opening detection sensor SE7 detects the opening of the middle frame WN and outputs it. In the present embodiment, the opening detection sensor SE7 is an example of a means configured to be able to detect the opening of the frame body. In the following description, when a predetermined sensor is indicated to be ON, it means that the detection target of the predetermined sensor has been detected.

The main board 40 is connected to an information display device 19 (each display unit 19a to 19f). The CPU 41a can control the display contents of the information display devices 19 (display units 19a to 19f). The main board 40 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The CPU 41a can control the opening mode of the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The main board 40 is connected to the clear switch 42. The CPU 41a can input an operation signal to be output when the clear switch 42 is turned on. The CPU 41a is connected to the setting device 43. The CPU 41a can input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is turned on. The CPU 41a is connected to the error display 44. The CPU 41a can control the display content of the error display 44. The CPU 41a is connected to the setting display 45. The CPU 41a can control the display content of the setting display 45.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a CPU 50a, a ROM 50b, and an RWM50c. By executing the sub-control program, the CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 50b stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, movable effect data used for the movable effect, and the like. The RWM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the RWM50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the CPU 50a. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device 11. The CPU 50a can control the display content of the effect display device 11. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The CPU 50a can control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The CPU 50a can control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the first in-situ sensor SEa. The CPU 50a can input an in-situ signal to be output when the first in-situ sensor SEa detects a detection piece of the first movable body EK1. The sub-board 50 is connected to the second in-situ sensor SEb. The CPU 50a can input an in-situ signal to be output when the second in-situ sensor SEb detects the second movable body EK2. In this way, the CPU 50a can specify whether or not the movable bodies EK1 and EK2 are in their original positions.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect solenoid ES. The CPU 50a can displace the first movable body EK1 by controlling the operation of the effect solenoid ES. Here, the effect solenoid ES is connected to a relay (so-called break contact) that normally closes the contact. When the power of the effect solenoid ES is turned on, the coil is energized and the plunger is pulled in, and the first movable body EK1 is displaced to the in-situ position P0a. On the other hand, when the contact of the effect solenoid ES is opened by the operation of the relay, the coil is de-energized, the plunger protrudes, and the first movable body EK1 is displaced to the effect position P1a. The sub-board 50 is connected to the relay (not shown). By controlling the operation of the relay, the CPU 50a controls the energized state of the effect solenoid ES and controls the operation of the effect solenoid ES. That is, the CPU 50a can control the operation of the first movable body EK1. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect stepping motor SM. The CPU 50a can displace the second movable body EK2 by controlling the operation of the effect stepping motor SM. That is, the CPU 50a can control the operation of the second movable body EK2. In the present embodiment, the CPU 50a constitutes a means for controlling the operation of the first specific device and a means for controlling the operation of the second specific device. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The CPU 50a can input an operation signal to be output when the effect button BT is turned on.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage V1, and converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into a power supply voltage V2 to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50. do. The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between on and off, and maintains the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power source is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power supply from the external power source remains. , Operate the power switch 60a from off to on. The power supply unit 60 is also connected to the effect solenoid ES and the effect stepping motor SM, and supplies power to these actuators as well.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the RWM 41c of the main board 40 even after the power is turned off. By receiving power from the backup power supply, the RWM 41c of the main board 40 can retain the stored contents of the RWM 41c when the power is turned off even after the power is turned off. The RWM 41c in the present embodiment can store various kinds of information, and at least a part of the stored information including the information (that is, the set value) for which the jackpot probability is determined is turned off. This is an example of a means configured to be able to be held even after the fact. For example, the RWM 41c may be able to retain the stored information even after the power is turned off because it is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power is not supplied. ..

Here, the game information to be backed up is at least classified into the first type and the second type. The first type of game information includes information that determines the jackpot probability (that is, a set value), and the second type of game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and prize balls. It includes information on payout and information on the control mode of the CPU 41a, which will be described later. For example, the information about the special game is information that can specify the lottery result of the special winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that can specify the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the like. The information about the big hit game is information that can identify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state is information that can identify whether or not it is a high probability state or a high base state (improved ball entry rate state). The information regarding the payout of the prize ball is information that can identify the unoutput prize ball signal. The information regarding the control mode is information that can identify which control mode is used.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 70. The main board 40 is connected to the external terminal board 70. The external terminal board 70 is a substrate for connecting an external device (not shown) and the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the external device is a hall computer for managing the operating status of a pachinko gaming machine installed in a game store, a data display installed on a game island, and the like. The external terminal board 70 includes one or a plurality of connection terminals that can be connected to an external device. The CPU 41a can control the output of an external signal to an external device connected to the connection terminal. External signals include security signals that can be output from specific connection terminals. In the present embodiment, the external terminal board 70 is an example of means configured to be able to output an external signal, and the security signal is an example of a specific external signal.

Next, the control mode (control state) of the CPU 41a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the control mode of the CPU 41a, a normal mode in which normal game processing related to the progress of the game can be executed, a setting mode in which the set value can be changed by operating the setting switch, and a set value are displayed. There is a confirmation mode in which confirmation is possible, and a restriction mode in which execution of normal game processing is restricted due to the occurrence of a predetermined error. Hereinafter, the outline of each control mode will be described, and the specific control contents will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the setting mode, each time the setting switch is operated, the setting value can be changed to loop in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → setting 3 → setting 1 → .... In the setting mode, the setting display 45 displays a numerical value with dots as an example of information that can specify the setting value, and displays the setting value. For example, the information that can specify the setting 1 is "1.", the information that can specify the setting 2 is "2.", and the information that can specify the setting 3 is "3." (see FIG. 3). ).

When in the setting mode, the effect display device 11 performs a display notification for displaying an image (for example, a character string "in the setting mode") as information that can identify the setting mode. In the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output a voice (for example, a line of "in the setting mode") as information that can identify the setting mode. In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, light emission notification is performed in which light is emitted by a light emission pattern (as an example, blinking green) as information that can identify the setting mode. Notification of information that can identify the setting mode is started when the mode shifts to the setting mode, and ends when the setting mode ends. In the error display 44, "-" is displayed as an example of information that can identify the setting mode or the confirmation mode, and the error display is not performed.

In the confirmation mode, the set value cannot be changed even if the setting switch is operated. In the confirmation mode, the setting display 45 displays a numerical value without dots as an example of information that can specify the set value, and displays the set value. For example, the information that can specify the setting 1 is "1", the information that can specify the setting 2 is "2", and the information that can specify the setting 3 is "3" (see FIG. 3). When the confirmation mode is set, the effect display device 11 performs a display notification for displaying an image (for example, a character string "in the confirmation mode") as information that can identify the confirmation mode. In the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output a voice (for example, a line of "in confirmation mode") as information that can identify the confirmation mode. In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, light emission notification is performed in which light is emitted by a light emission pattern (as an example, blinking blue) as information that can identify the confirmation mode. Notification of information that can identify the confirmation mode is started when the mode shifts to the confirmation mode, and ends when the confirmation mode ends. In the error display 44, "-" is displayed as an example of information that can identify the setting mode or the confirmation mode, and the error display is not performed.

In the restricted mode, the normal game processing is not executed, and the progress of the game is restricted. In the restricted mode, the error display 44 displays an error to notify the error that has occurred. Here, as an error accompanying the transition to the restriction mode, there are a setting error 1 and a setting error 2 as an example of an error related to a set value (hereinafter referred to as a setting error). In the present embodiment, the situation where there is an abnormality in the numerical value stored as the information indicating the set value in the RWM 41c is defined as the setting error 1. In the present embodiment, the situation in which the power is turned off in the above-mentioned setting mode and the power is not switched to the setting mode when the power is turned on from the next time onward is defined as setting error 2. In the following description, the restricted mode caused by the setting error 1 is referred to as "restricted mode 1", and the restricted mode caused by the setting error 2 is referred to as "restricted mode 2". In addition, in this embodiment, various situations are defined as errors. For example, a situation in which the middle frame WN is open to the outer frame WS is defined as a door opening error. For example, a situation in which at least a part of the stored contents of the RWM 41c is initialized (hereinafter referred to as RWM clear) is not strictly an error, but is treated as one target of notification similar to an error. Here, the RWM clear of the present embodiment includes a first RWM clear and a second RWM clear. In the first RWM clear, the first type of game information is not initialized, and the second type of game information is initialized. In the second RWM clear, both the first type of game information and the second type of game information are initialized. Details of RWM clear will be described later. For example, the situation in which the RWM is not cleared and the mode is shifted to the normal mode is a normal recovery (so-called power recovery), which is not an error in a strict sense, but is treated as one target of notification similar to an error.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2 is set, various notifications are performed according to the type of the setting error that caused the pachinko gaming machine 10.
In the effect display device 11, the display notification for displaying the image as the information regarding the set value is performed in any of the restriction modes 1 and 2. Here, in the present embodiment, the "information about the set value" to be notified by the effect display device 11 is information for prompting the resetting of the set value (resetting of the jackpot probability), but the error regarding the set value is notified. It may be information. For example, the image as information prompting the resetting of the set value is a character string of "Please set". For example, the image as information for notifying an error regarding a set value is a character string of "setting error".

In the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output voice as information regarding the set value in either of the limited modes 1 and 2. Here, in the present embodiment, the "information about the set value" notified by the speaker SP is information for prompting the resetting of the set value, but may be information for notifying an error regarding the set value. For example, the voice as information prompting the resetting of the set value is the voice read out from the character string (line) of "Please set". For example, the voice as information for notifying an error regarding a set value is a voice read out from a character string (line) of "setting error".

In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, the light emission notification of light emission is performed in the light emission pattern as the information regarding the set value in any of the restriction modes 1 and 2. Here, in the present embodiment, the "information about the set value" notified by the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 is information for prompting the resetting of the set value, but may be information for notifying an error regarding the set value. .. For example, the light emission pattern as information for prompting resetting of the set value and the light emission pattern as information for notifying an error regarding the set value are blinking red.

On the error display 44, a numerical value is displayed as information that can identify the error that has occurred. For example, in the error display 44, "1" is displayed in the case of the restriction mode 1 in which the setting error 1 is occurring, and "2" is displayed in the case of the restriction mode 2 in which the setting error 2 is occurring. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification of the specific error state is performed based on the occurrence of the setting errors 1 and 2, which is an example of the specific error state. On the other hand, the setting display 45 does not display information that can specify the set value, such as turning off all the light emitting units.

In the normal mode, which will be described in detail later, a variable game can be executed or a big hit game can be given by executing the normal game process. As described above, the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute various notifications, and are also used as devices for executing the effect. In the normal mode, if no error has occurred, the display effect is performed by the effect display device 11, the sound effect is performed by the speaker SP, and the light emission effect is performed by the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. .. In the normal mode, if an error has occurred, the error being generated is notified. The first movable body EK1 and the second movable body EK2 in the present embodiment are devices for executing the effect, and do not execute various notifications.

Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the RWM is cleared when the power is turned on, when the mode shifts to the normal mode, the notification of information that can identify that the RWM has been cleared (hereinafter referred to as RWM clear notification). ) Is performed. For example, in the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output a voice (RWM clear notification voice) as information that can identify that the RWM has been cleared. In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, light emission notification is performed in which light is emitted by a light emission pattern (RWM clear notification pattern, for example, all lights are turned on) as information that can identify that the RWM has been cleared. In the effect display device 11, the initial symbol combination is displayed as an example of the initial symbol, and the error display notification is not performed. In the error display 44 and the setting display 45, predetermined information is not displayed because all the light emitting units are turned off.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the RWM is not cleared when the power is turned on, when the mode shifts to the normal mode, the notification of information that can identify that the power has been restored (so-called normal restoration) (hereinafter referred to as the restoration notification). ) Is performed. For example, in the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output a voice (recovery notification voice) as information that can identify that the power has been restored. In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, light emission notification is performed in which light is emitted by a light emission pattern (recovery notification pattern, for example, all lights are turned on) as information that can identify that the power has been restored. In the effect display device 11, the power recovery symbol combination is displayed as an example of the power recovery symbol, and the error display notification is not performed. In the present embodiment, the power recovery symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the initial symbol combination, but a part or all of them may be the same symbol combination. In the error display 44 and the setting display 45, predetermined information is not displayed because all the light emitting units are turned off.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the middle frame WN (door member) is opened in the normal mode, information that can specify the opening of the middle frame WN is notified. For example, in the speaker SP, voice notification is performed to output a voice (for example, a line of "the door is open") as information that can specify the opening of the middle frame WN. In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, light emission notification is performed in which light emission is performed in a light emission pattern (for example, blinking white) as information that can specify the opening of the middle frame WN. The effect display device 11 does not display an image as information that can specify the opening of the middle frame WN, and does not notify the display of an error. In the error display 44 and the setting display 45, predetermined information is not displayed because all the light emitting units are turned off. Further, in the normal mode, the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may notify the error being generated.

Next, a mode of transition of the control mode when the power is turned on will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the CPU 41a is started by turning on the power, the control mode at the time of power failure, the detection result by the open detection sensor SE7, the operation state of the clear switch 42, and the operation state of the setting device 43 are displayed. Shifts to the control mode according to the combination of. Hereinafter, the mode of transition of the control mode when the power is turned on will be described. Hereinafter, the detection of the opening of the middle frame WN by the opening detection sensor SE7 is referred to as "door opening", and the detection of the opening of the middle frame WN by the opening detection sensor SE7 is referred to as "door closing". Further, the fact that the numerical value that can identify the set value stored in the RWM41c is a normal value (or is likely to be a normal value) is called "the set value is normal", and is an abnormal value (or). (There is a high possibility that it is an abnormal value) is called "the set value is abnormal". As will be described in detail later, whether or not the set value is normal in this embodiment is determined as a whole of the game information backed up by the backup function.

Further, the operation state in which the clear switch 42 is off and the setting device 43 is off is referred to as "no instruction", and the operation state in which the clear switch 42 is on and the setting device 43 is off is referred to as "clear instruction". ". Further, the operation state in which the clear switch 42 is off and the setting device 43 is on is called "confirmation instruction", and the operation state in which the clear switch 42 is on and the setting device 43 is on is called "change instruction". ". In the present embodiment, the clear instruction is an example of a special instruction, the confirmation instruction is an example of a special instruction, and the change instruction is an example of a specific instruction. The clear switch 42 is an example of the second operation unit, the setting device 43 is an example of the first operation unit, and the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are means configured to enable a predetermined instruction operation. An example is constructed.

If the power is turned off in the normal mode, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the normal mode, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the normal mode after performing the first RWM clear. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the confirmation mode if the confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the setting mode (accompanied by the first RWM clear) if the change instruction is given. In the present embodiment, the confirmation mode and the setting mode are terminated when the setting device 43 is turned off. After the confirmation mode ends and the setting mode ends, the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode.

When the power is turned off in the confirmation mode, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the normal mode, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the normal mode after performing the first RWM clear. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the confirmation mode if the confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the setting mode (accompanied by the first RWM clear) if the change instruction is given.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first specific condition is satisfied when the clear switch 42 is off and the setting device 43 is on. Then, when the power is turned on while the first specific condition is satisfied, the CPU 41a shifts to the confirmation mode for confirming the set value, and the setting device 43 is turned off to obtain a predetermined release condition. When is satisfied, the confirmation mode is terminated, and the mode shifts to the normal mode in which control related to the game can be performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the second specific condition is satisfied when the clear switch 42 is on and the setting device 43 is on. Then, when the power is turned on while the second specific condition is satisfied, the CPU 41a shifts to the setting mode for setting the set value, and the setting device 43 is turned off, so that the predetermined release condition is satisfied. When is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated, and the mode shifts to the normal mode in which control related to the game can be performed.

If the power is turned off in the setting mode, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the restricted mode 2, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the restricted mode 2. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 2 if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to a setting mode (accompanied by clearing the first RWM) if a change instruction is given. As described above, in the present embodiment, the CPU 41a is in a specific error state when the power is turned on for the first time in a state where the second specific condition is not satisfied after the power is cut off in the setting mode. As an example, the occurrence of the setting error 2 will be specified.

When the power is turned off in the restricted mode 1, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a may not be instructed. If so, it re-shifts to the restricted mode 1, and if a clear instruction is given, it re-shifts to the restricted mode 1. In the same case, the CPU 41a re-shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to a setting mode (with a second RWM clear) if a change instruction is given. In the present embodiment, the restriction mode 1 and the restriction mode 2 are not terminated (released) unless the power is turned off.

When the power is turned off in the restricted mode 2, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a may not be instructed. If so, the mode is re-shifted to the restricted mode 2, and if a clear instruction is given, the mode is re-shifted to the restricted mode 2. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 2 again if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to a setting mode (with a second RWM clear) if a change instruction is given. In the present embodiment, in the restricted mode 2, the transition to another control mode is restricted.

If the power is turned off, the door is open the next time the power is turned on, and the set value is abnormal, which control mode is the control mode when the power is turned off? Even so (that is, regardless of the control mode), the CPU 41a shifts to the restricted mode 1 if there is no instruction, and shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a clear instruction is given. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 1 if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to a setting mode (with a second RWM clear) if a change instruction is given.

If the power is turned off in the normal mode, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the normal mode, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the normal mode after performing the first RWM clear. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the normal mode after clearing the first RWM if a change instruction is given.

If the power is turned off in the confirmation mode, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the normal mode, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the normal mode after performing the first RWM clear. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the normal mode after clearing the first RWM if a change instruction is given.

If the power is turned off in the setting mode, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a is not instructed. It shifts to the restricted mode 2, and if a clear instruction is given, it shifts to the restricted mode 2. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the restricted mode 2 if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the restricted mode 2 if a change instruction is given.

When the power is turned off in the restricted mode 1, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a may not be instructed. If so, it re-shifts to the restricted mode 1, and if a clear instruction is given, it re-shifts to the restricted mode 1. In the same case, the CPU 41a re-shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a confirmation instruction is given, and re-shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a change instruction is given.

When the power is turned off in the restricted mode 2, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is normal, the CPU 41a may not be instructed. If so, the mode is re-shifted to the restricted mode 2, and if a clear instruction is given, the mode is re-shifted to the restricted mode 2. In the same case, the CPU 41a re-shifts to the restricted mode 2 if a confirmation instruction is given, and re-shifts to the restricted mode 2 if a change instruction is given.

If the power is turned off, the door is closed when the power is turned on next time, and the set value is abnormal, which control mode is the control mode when the power is turned off? Even so (that is, regardless of the control mode), the CPU 41a shifts to the restricted mode 1 if there is no instruction, and shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a clear instruction is given. In the same case, the CPU 41a shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a confirmation instruction is given, and shifts to the restricted mode 1 if a change instruction is given.

As described above, when the change instruction is given using the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 when the power is turned on, the control for shifting to the setting mode is performed. That is, the setting mode is an example of the specific control state. Then, when the setting device 43 is turned off during the setting mode and the release condition (end condition) is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated and control is performed to shift to the normal mode in which the game is possible. That is, the normal mode is an example of the normal control state. In the present embodiment, the clear switch 42 is turned on when the power is turned on, but when the setter 43 is in the off state, the control for shifting to the setting mode is not performed.

When the confirmation instruction is given using the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of turning on the power, and the control for shifting to the restriction modes 1 and 2 is not performed, the control for shifting to the confirmation mode is performed. That is, the confirmation mode is an example of the special control state. Then, when the setting device 43 is turned off during the confirmation mode and the release condition (end condition) is satisfied, the confirmation mode is terminated and control is performed to shift to the normal mode.

Then, when the power is turned off during the setting mode and the change instruction using the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 is not given when the power is turned on, the control to shift to the setting mode and the normal mode The control to shift to the restricted mode 2 is not performed, and the control to shift to the restricted mode 2 is performed. As described above, in the restriction mode 1, setting error notification is performed as an example of specific error notification. That is, the restriction mode 1 is an example of the specific error notification state. Further, in the restriction mode 2, setting error notification is performed as an example of special error notification. That is, the restriction mode 2 is an example of a special error notification state.

In the present embodiment, in the restricted mode 1 and the restricted mode 2, the transition to another control mode is restricted. That is, the CPU 41a does not shift from the limited mode 1 and the limited mode 2 to any of the normal mode, the confirmation mode, and the setting mode without turning off the power and turning on the power. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the control for shifting to the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2 is performed, the control for shifting to the normal mode is not performed, and the progress of the game is restricted. It is possible to shift to the normal mode from the setting mode in which the power is turned off when the limited mode 1 or the limited mode 2 is set and the power is turned on next time. In other words, when the mode is changed to the limited mode 1 or the limited mode 2, the normal mode cannot be changed unless the power is turned off, the power is turned on, and the setting mode is changed. That is, once the mode is shifted to the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2, the power is turned on after the power is turned off, and the transition to the same restricted mode is continued unless the mode is shifted to the setting mode. In this way, the control for shifting to the restricted mode is performed every time the power is turned on until the predetermined release condition is satisfied. Then, each release condition of the restriction mode 1 and the restriction mode 2 is satisfied by the transition to the setting mode. Therefore, after the control to shift to the restricted mode is performed, the control to shift to the restricted mode is performed every time the power is turned on, even if a confirmation instruction is given when the power is turned on, until the setting mode is shifted. Will be. In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a does not shift from the normal mode to the confirmation mode and the setting mode, does not shift from the confirmation mode to the setting mode, and does not shift from the setting mode to the confirmation mode.

Further, when the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are used to give a clear instruction when the power is turned on, and the control for shifting to either the limiting mode 1 or 2 is not performed, the mode is shifted to the setting mode. Initialization control (RWM clear processing described later) for clearing the RWM is performed without control. On the other hand, after the control to shift to either of the restricted modes 1 and 2 is performed, the restricted mode is switched to every time the power is turned on, even if a clear instruction is given when the power is turned on, until the setting mode is shifted. Control to make the transition will be performed.

The power supply cutoff process by the CPU 41a will be described.
When the CPU 41a inputs a power failure signal output by the power supply unit 60 when the power supply voltage drops below the specified voltage, the CPU 41a executes the power supply cutoff process. In the power cutoff process, the CPU 41a calculates the checksum value of the RWM 41c and stores the calculated checksum value in the RWM 41c. Further, the CPU 41a stores in the RWM 41c information (hereinafter, referred to as a backup flag) that can identify that the power cutoff process has been normally executed. After that, the CPU 41a waits until the power is completely turned off. Various information stored in the RWM 41c when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the backup function described above.

Next, the power-on processing by the CPU 41a will be described.
When the supply voltage to the main board 40 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the CPU 41a as the power is turned on, the CPU 41a performs a boot process (boot process) to start the CPU 41a. The power-on process described below is executed after being started by the startup process. The CPU 41a specifies whether or not the door member (as an example, the middle frame WN) is open based on whether or not an open signal is input from the open detection sensor SE7. The CPU 41a specifies whether or not the clear switch 42 is turned on based on whether or not an operation signal is input from the clear switch 42. The CPU 41a specifies whether or not the setting device 43 is turned on based on whether or not an operation signal is input from the setting device 43.

As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 41a performs a backup normality determination for determining whether the backed up game information is normal (step S101). In step S101, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the backed up game information is normal. The CPU 41a that performs the process of step S101 constitutes an example of means for determining whether or not the information stored in the RWM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. In the process of step S101, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the backup flag is stored in the RWM 41c. The CPU 41a calculates the checksum value of the RWM41c, and determines whether or not the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated by the power cutoff process. The CPU 41a determines that it is normal when the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, while it determines that it is negative when it does not. Here, in the situation where the backup flag is not stored and the checksum values do not match, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in a part or all of the backed up game information. That is, in these situations, there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the information (that is, the set value) that determines the jackpot probability.

When the backed up game information is not normal (S101: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the middle frame WN is open (step S102). When the middle frame WN is open (step S102: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting device 43 is on (step S103). When the setter 43 is on (step S103: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the clear switch 42 is on (step S104). When the clear switch 42 is on (step S104: YES), the CPU 41a performs a second initialization process (step S105).

In the second initialization process, the CPU 41a initializes the first type of game information and the second type of game information. The first type of game information includes information (that is, a set value) that determines the jackpot probability. When initializing the set value, the CPU 41a stores the initial value in the area of the storage area of the RWM 41c that stores the numerical value in which the set value can be specified. When initializing the second type of game information, the initial value is stored in the area for storing each game information. Further, in the process of step S105, the CPU 41a starts the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70.

Next, the CPU 41a performs a setting process (step S106). The CPU 41a shifts to a setting mode in which the set value can be changed by performing the setting process. The details of the setting process will be described later. When the setting mode is canceled and the setting process is completed, the CPU 41a outputs a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as an initial designation command) to the sub-board 50 (step S107). In this case, the security signal is continuously output until the output is stopped in the setting process. After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the initialized game information, and shifts to the normal mode. On the other hand, in the CPU 41a, when the middle frame WN is not opened (step S102: NO), when the setting device 43 is off (step S103: NO), or when the clear switch 42 is off (step S104: NO). ), The CPU 41a performs the first error processing (step S108). The CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 1 (setting error 1) by performing the first error processing. The details of the first error processing will be described later.

When the backed up game information is normal (step S101: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the middle frame WN is open (step S109). When the middle frame WN is not opened (step S109: NO), the CPU 41a reads out the information that can specify the control mode from the backed up game information, and is the control mode when the power is turned off the setting mode? It is determined whether or not (step S110). If the setting mode is set when the power is turned off (step S110: YES), the CPU 41a performs a second error processing (step S111). The CPU 41a shifts to the limitation mode 2 (setting error 2) by performing the second error processing. The details of the second error processing will be described later.

When the setting mode is not set when the power is turned off (step S110: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the clear switch 42 is on (step S112). When the clear switch 42 is on (step S112: YES), the CPU 41a performs the first initialization process (step S113). In the first initialization process, the CPU 41a does not initialize the first type of game information among the backed up game information, but initializes the second type of game information. That is, the information (set value) that defines the jackpot probability is not initialized. Further, in the process of step S113, the CPU 41a starts the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Further, the CPU 41a sets the device. In the device setting, the CPU 41a starts reading the detection result by each of the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, each of the sensors SE1 to SE6, which has been invalid since the power was turned on, becomes valid. Further, the CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Here, when the output period from the start of the output of the security signal to the stop of the output of the security signal is less than the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms), the CPU 41a elapses the output of the security signal. Extend until you do. After that, the CPU 41a outputs the initial designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S114). After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the initialized game information, and shifts to the normal mode.

When the clear switch 42 is off (step S112: NO), the CPU 41a does not perform the first initialization process and outputs a power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S115). After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the backed up game information, and shifts to the normal mode. If a negative determination is made in step S110, the game information backed up in step S101 is determined to be normal, so that the mode was not in the restricted mode when the power was turned off. It can be said that it was a normal mode or a confirmation mode.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the middle frame WN is open (step S109: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting device 43 is on (step S116). When the setter 43 is on (step S116: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the clear switch 42 is on (step S117). When the clear switch 42 is on (step S117: YES), the CPU 41a performs the first initialization process (step S118). In the process of step S118, the CPU 41a starts the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Next, the CPU 41a performs a setting process and shifts to the setting mode (step S119). When the setting mode is canceled and the setting process is completed, the CPU 41a outputs an initial designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S120). In this case, the security signal is continuously output until the output is stopped in the setting process. After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the initialized game information, and shifts to the normal mode.

When the clear switch 42 is off (step S117: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting mode was set when the power was turned off (step S121). If the setting mode is set when the power is turned off (step S121: YES), the CPU 41a performs a second error processing and shifts to the restriction mode 2 (setting error 2) (step S122). On the other hand, if the setting mode is not set when the power is turned off (step S121: NO), the CPU 41a performs a confirmation process (step S123). The CPU 41a shifts to the confirmation mode by performing the confirmation process. When the confirmation mode is canceled and the confirmation process is completed, the CPU 41a outputs a power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S124). After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the backed up game information, and shifts to the normal mode. If a negative determination is made in step S121, it means that the game information backed up in step S101 is determined to be normal, so that the mode was not in the restricted mode when the power was turned off. It can be said that it was a normal mode or a confirmation mode.

When the setter 43 is off (step S116: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the clear switch 42 is on (step S125). When the clear switch 42 is on (step S125: YES), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting mode was set when the power was turned off (step S126). If the setting mode is set when the power is turned off (step S126: YES), the CPU 41a performs a second error processing and shifts to the restriction mode 2 (setting error 2) (step S127).

On the other hand, if the setting mode is not set when the power is turned off (step S126: NO), the CPU 41a performs the first initialization process (step S128). In the process of step S128, the CPU 41a starts the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Further, the CPU 41a sets the device. Further, the CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. When the output period from the start of the output of the security signal to the stop of the output of the security signal is less than the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms), the CPU 41a extends the output of the security signal until the minimum output time elapses. do. After that, the CPU 41a outputs the initial designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S129). After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the initialized game information, and shifts to the normal mode. If a negative determination is made in step S126, the game information backed up in step S101 is determined to be normal, so that the mode was not in the restricted mode when the power was turned off. It can be said that it was a normal mode or a confirmation mode.

When the clear switch 42 is off (step S125: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting mode was set when the power was turned off (step S130). If the setting mode is set when the power is turned off (step S130: YES), the CPU 41a performs a second error processing and shifts to the restriction mode 2 (setting error 2) (step S131). If the setting mode is not set when the power is turned off (step S130: NO), the CPU 41a outputs a power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50 (step S132). After that, the CPU 41a returns based on the backed up game information, and shifts to the normal mode. If a negative determination is made in step S130, the game information backed up in step S101 is determined to be normal, so that the mode was not in the restricted mode when the power was turned off. It can be said that it was a normal mode or a confirmation mode.

As described above, when the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode, the CPU 41a outputs the initial designation command or the power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50 at that timing. Specifically, when shifting to the normal mode after performing at least one of the first initialization process and the second initialization process in the power-on process, the CPU 41a outputs an initial designation command to the sub-board 50. On the other hand, when the mode shifts to the normal mode without performing either the first initialization process or the second initialization process in the power-on process, the CPU 41a outputs a power recovery designation command to the sub-board 50. In addition, the "case of shifting to the normal mode by performing the power-on processing" here means the case of shifting to the normal mode without going through either the setting mode or the confirmation mode, or the normal mode via the setting mode. This includes the case of shifting to the mode and the case of shifting to the normal mode via the confirmation mode.

Next, the setting process will be described. In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a constitutes an example of a means for controlling to set a set value as information for determining a jackpot probability by executing a setting process.

As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 41a outputs a command (hereinafter, referred to as a setting mode notification command) that can identify the transition to the setting mode to the sub-board 50 (step S201). In the process of step S201, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so as to display information that can identify the setting mode. As an example, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so that the symbol "-" is displayed. Further, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to display by the dedicated setting notification pattern.

Next, the CPU 41a displays the set value (step S202). In the process of step S202, the CPU 41a controls the setting display 45 to read the setting value stored in the RWM 41c at that time and to display the read setting value. That is, the setting value that is displayed first after shifting to the setting mode is the setting value that was set when the power was turned off most recently, and the setting value that is stored and held by the backup function, or The set value is initialized by the second initialization process. It should be noted that the display of the set value does not require the operation of the predetermined operation unit, triggered by the transition to the setting mode.

Next, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the clear switch 42, which is also used as the setting switch, has been operated (step S203). When the setting switch is operated (step S203: YES), the CPU 41a changes the temporarily selected setting value to the next setting value (step S204). Here, each time the setting switch is operated, the CPU 41a sets a tentatively selected setting value such as ... → 1st setting value → 2nd setting value → 3rd setting value → 1st setting value → ... Switch to loop. In the process of step S204, the CPU 41a controls the setting display 45 so as to display the changed setting value that is being tentatively selected.

When the process of step S204 is completed or the setting switch is not operated (step S203: NO), the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting device 43 is off (step S205). If the setter 43 is not off (step S205: NO), the CPU 41a returns to the process of step S203. On the other hand, when the setting device 43 is off (step S205: YES), the CPU 41a determines the setting value being temporarily selected, stores it in the RWM 41c as a new setting value, and performs the first initialization process (step S205: YES). Step S206). Next, the CPU 41a sets the device (step S207). In the process of step S207, the CPU 41a starts reading the detection results by the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, each of the sensors SE1 to SE6, which has been invalid since the power was turned on, becomes valid. In the process of step S207, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to end the display by the setting notification pattern. At this time, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to display the initial special symbol (for example, the out-of-order symbol).

Next, the CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70 (step S208). If the setting process in step S106, the CPU 41a has security when the output period from the start of the output of the security signal in step S105 to the stop of the output of the security signal is less than the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms). Extend the signal output until the minimum output time has elapsed. Similarly, in the setting process in step S119, the CPU 41a has an output period of less than the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms) from the start of the output of the security signal in the step S118 to the stop of the output of the security signal. If so, extend the output of the security signal until the minimum output time has elapsed. After that, the CPU 41a ends the setting process, returns to the power-on process, returns based on the initialized game information, and shifts to the normal mode. That is, the CPU 41a shifts to the setting mode by starting the setting process, and ends (cancels) the setting mode by ending the setting process.

Next, the confirmation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 41a starts outputting a security signal from the external terminal board 70 (step S301). Next, the CPU 41a outputs a command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation mode notification command) that can identify the transition to the confirmation mode to the sub-board 50 (step S302). In the process of step S302, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so as to display information that can identify the confirmation mode. As an example, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so that the symbol "-" is displayed. In the process of step S302, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to display by the setting notification pattern described above.

Next, the CPU 41a displays the set value (step S303). In the process of step S303, the CPU 41a reads the setting value stored in the RWM 41c at that time, and controls the setting display 45 so as to display the read setting value. That is, the set value displayed after shifting to the confirmation mode is the set value set when the power was turned off most recently, and is the set value stored and retained by the backup function.

Next, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting device 43 is off (step S304). If the setter 43 is not off (step S304: NO), the CPU 41a returns to the process of step S303. That is, the CPU 41a controls the setting display 45 so as to continue the display notifying the current setting value until the setting device 43 is turned off. Even if the setting switch (clear switch 42) is operated here, the CPU 41a does not rewrite the setting value. That is, in the confirmation mode, the CPU 41a does not change the set value.

When the setting device 43 is off (step S304: YES), the CPU 41a sets the device (step S305). In the process of step S305, the CPU 41a starts reading the detection results by the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, each of the sensors SE1 to SE6, which has been invalid since the power was turned on, becomes valid. In the process of step S305, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to end the display by the setting notification pattern. At this time, the CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 19a and 19b so as to display the initial special symbol.

Next, the CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70 (step S306). When the output period from the start of the output of the security signal in the process of step S301 to the stop of the output of the security signal is less than the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms), the CPU 41a outputs the security signal to the minimum output. Extend until time passes. In the present embodiment, the minimum output time of the security signal is the same in the setting mode and the confirmation mode. After that, the CPU 41a ends the confirmation process, returns to the power-on process, returns based on the game information, and shifts to the normal mode. That is, the CPU 41a shifts to the confirmation mode by starting the confirmation process, and ends the confirmation mode by ending the confirmation process.

Next, the first error processing will be described.
In the first error processing, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so as to display the number "1" as information that can identify that the setting error 1 has occurred. The CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a setting error command) capable of specifying that the mode has changed to the restricted mode (a setting error has occurred) to the sub-board 50. Then, the CPU 41a waits until the power is turned off. That is, the CPU 41a does not shift to the normal mode, the confirmation mode, and the setting mode. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the normal gaming process is not executed, and the progress of the gaming is restricted. Further, since the CPU 41a does not set the device, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are left disabled. And, various notifications in the restriction mode 1 cannot be canceled unless the power is turned off.

Next, the second error processing will be described.
In the second error processing, the CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so as to display the number "2" as information that can identify that the setting error 2 has occurred. The CPU 41a outputs a setting error command to the sub-board 50. Then, the CPU 41a waits until the power is turned off. That is, the CPU 41a does not shift to the normal mode, the confirmation mode, and the setting mode. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the normal gaming process is not executed, and the progress of the gaming is restricted. Further, since the CPU 41a does not set the device, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are left disabled. And, various notifications in the restriction mode 2 cannot be canceled unless the power is turned off.

Next, a normal game process for advancing the game will be described.
Normal game processing includes special input processing, special start processing, jackpot processing, and game state processing. In the present embodiment, by shifting to the normal mode, these processes are executed as normal game processes, and the game can be advanced.

First, the special input process will be described.
First, when the detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1, the CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of hold of the first special game, with the upper limit not exceeding the upper limit of the number of hold of the first special game. The CPU 41a acquires the values of various random numbers including the jackpot random number, and stores the random number information in which the values of the acquired various random numbers can be specified in the RWM 41c. When the detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2, the CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of holds of the second special game, with the upper limit not exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds of the second special game. The CPU 41a acquires the values of various random numbers including the jackpot random number from the random number circuit 41d, and stores the random number information in which the values of the acquired various random numbers can be specified in the RWM 41c. That is, in the present embodiment, by shifting to the normal mode, it is possible to satisfy the starting conditions of the first special game and the second special game. Then, the CPU 41a can suspend the execution of each special game by storing the random number information of the first special game and the random number information of the second special game in the RWM 41c.

Next, the special start process will be described.
The CPU 41a is a case where the special game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being performed, and when the number of holdings of the first special game is 1 or more, the jackpot random number for the first special game stored in the RWM41c. In addition to acquiring the value of, a big hit lottery (special hit lottery) is performed based on the value of the big hit random number. Here, the CPU 41a performs a big hit lottery so that the winning probability is determined by the set value stored in the RWM 41c and is the winning probability according to the presence or absence of the operation of the probability change function. As a result, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is K1 when the setting is 1, the jackpot probability is K2 when the setting is 2, and the jackpot probability is K3 when the setting is 3. The CPU 41a determines a variation pattern for the first special game based on the result of the big hit lottery. The CPU 41a determines a first special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. Then, as a result of the big hit lottery, the CPU 41a outputs one or a plurality of control commands (hereinafter, referred to as variable game commands) capable of specifying the first special symbol and the variable pattern to the sub-board 50. Further, the CPU 41a controls the first special symbol display unit 19a to display a predetermined symbol in a variable manner over a variable time defined in the determined variable pattern, and finally stops the first special symbol determined as described above. Display. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to start the first special game by shifting to the normal mode.

Similarly, the CPU 41a is stored in the RWM 41c for the second special game when the special game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being performed and the number of holdings of the second special game is 1 or more. The value of the jackpot random number is acquired, and the jackpot lottery is performed based on the value of the jackpot random number. The CPU 41a determines a variation pattern for the second special game based on the result of the big hit lottery. The CPU 41a determines a second special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Then, the CPU 41a outputs one or a plurality of variable game commands capable of specifying the second special symbol and the variable pattern to the sub-board 50 as a result of the big hit lottery. Further, the CPU 41a controls the second special symbol display unit 19b to display a predetermined symbol in a variable manner over a variable time defined in the determined variable pattern, and finally stops the second special symbol determined as described above. Display. The CPU 41a may be configured to execute the second special game with priority over the first special game, or may be configured to execute the second special game in the order in which the execution is suspended. It may be configured to run two special games in parallel. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to start the second special game by shifting to the normal mode.

Next, the jackpot processing will be described.
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the special games, the CPU 41a performs the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The CPU 41a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special start process, and grants the specified type of jackpot game. First, the CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub-board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the CPU 41a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the CPU 41a controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 14. When the first condition or the second condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the CPU 41a controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the large winning opening 14, and ends the round game. The CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, each time the CPU 41a starts a round game, the CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub-board 50. When the final round game is completed, the CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-board 50. When the ending time elapses, the CPU 41a ends the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give a big hit game by shifting to the normal mode. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to a set value, and to give a big hit game when the big hit lottery is won.

Next, the game state processing will be described.
When the jackpot game based on a specific special symbol is completed, the CPU 41a turns on the information stored in the RWM 41c that can specify whether or not the probability change function is operating (hereinafter referred to as a probability change flag). Change to. That is, the CPU 41a activates the probability change function and controls it to a high probability state. On the other hand, the CPU 41a does not change the probability change flag to ON when the jackpot game based on the non-specific special symbol is finished. That is, the CPU 41a does not activate the probability change function and controls it to a low probability state. Further, when the jackpot game is completed, the CPU 41a turns on the information stored in the RWM 41c that can specify whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry assist flag). Change to. That is, the CPU 41a activates the ball entry assist function and controls the ball to a high base state. The CPU 41a changes the ball entry assist flag to off when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game based on the non-specific special symbol is completed. That is, when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the CPU 41a switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation and ends the high base state. After the end of the big hit game based on the specific special symbol, the CPU 41a does not change the ball entry assist flag to off until the next big hit game is started. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift the gaming state by shifting to the normal mode. The CPU 41a turns off both the probability change flag and the ball entry assist flag when the big hit game is given.

In addition to this, the normal game process includes a demo effect process for executing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect). That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the demo effect by shifting to the normal mode. As an example, in the demo production process, the CPU 41a waits when a predetermined time elapses after the state in which no special game is executed, the pending special game does not exist, and the jackpot game is not performed. A control command that can identify the state (hereinafter referred to as a standby state command) is output to the sub-board 50. The normal game process includes a normal start process for executing a normal game. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to start the normal game by shifting to the normal mode. The normal game process includes a normal hit process for granting a normal hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by shifting to the normal mode, it is possible to give a normal hit game.

The normal game process includes an error detection process for detecting various errors. The CPU 41a is a case where the first RWM clear or the second RWM clear is performed during the period from the power-on to the transition to the normal mode, and after the transition to the normal mode, the CPU 41a outputs a release signal from the open detection sensor SE7. When no input is made, a control command (hereinafter referred to as RWM clear command) that can identify that the RWM has been cleared is output to the sub-board 50. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear command is output when the middle frame WN is closed, not when the RWM clear is performed. For example, in the error detection process, the CPU 41a specifies whether or not a door opening error has occurred based on whether or not an opening signal is input from the opening detection sensor SE7. When the CPU 41a identifies that a door opening error has occurred due to the start of input of an opening signal, the CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a door opening command) capable of identifying the occurrence of the door opening error to the sub-board 50. do. When the CPU 41a identifies that the door opening error has been canceled due to the completion of the input of the opening signal, the CPU 41a issues a control command (hereinafter referred to as a door closing command) capable of specifying the cancellation of the door opening error to the sub-board 50. Output. The CPU 41a outputs a door closing command to the sub-board 50 even when the opening signal is not input from the opening detection sensor SE7 when the mode shifts to the normal mode. In the error detection process, the CPU 41a may be able to detect an error different from the door opening error. For example, the CPU 41a may be capable of detecting a magnetic error in which magnetism having a strength exceeding a threshold value is detected, a radio wave error in which a radio wave having a strength exceeding the threshold value is detected, a vibration error in which vibration is detected, and the like. Then, when the CPU 41a detects these various errors, it outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an error generation command) capable of identifying the occurrence of the error to the sub-board 50. The CPU 41a controls the error display 44 so as to display information that can identify the error that is occurring. Further, when the CPU 41a detects that the error that has been generated has been resolved, the CPU 41a outputs an error resolution command that can specify the resolution of the error to the sub-board 50.

Next, various processes executed by the CPU 50a of the sub-board 50 will be described.
When the CPU 50a is started when the power is turned on, the CPU 50a executes the first initial operation process. Here, since the contact of the relay is always closed, the effect solenoid ES of the present embodiment shifts from the non-energized state to the energized state when the power is turned on. As a result, the plunger of the effect solenoid ES is pulled into the frame from the state of protruding from the frame. That is, the first movable body EK1 is displaced from the effect position P1a to the original position P0a. As described above, the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 does not depend on the control of the CPU 50a, and is performed by the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The first initial operation is executed before the timing when the CPU 50a starts the first initial operation process. Returning to the explanation of the first initialization process, the CPU 50a monitors the detection signal from the first in-situ sensor SEa to see if an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first movable body EK1 and the effect solenoid ES. Is determined. When the CPU 50a determines that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first movable body EK1 and the effect solenoid ES, the CPU 50a causes a predetermined notification by a predetermined means after inputting the power recovery designation command or the initial designation command. good.

As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 50a has an effect display device 11, a speaker SP, and decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to execute various effects and notifications based on various control commands input from the main board 40. To control. When the setting mode notification command is input, the CPU 50a causes notification of information that can identify the setting mode (hereinafter referred to as setting mode notification). For example, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 to display an image indicating a character string such as "in the setting mode" as information that can identify the setting mode. The CPU 50a controls the speaker SP and outputs a dedicated voice as information that can identify the setting mode. As an example, the dedicated voice (setting mode voice) constituting the setting mode notification is a content in which the voice read out from the character string "in the setting mode" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated. The CPU 50a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and causes the CPU 50a to perform dedicated light emission as information that can identify the setting mode. As an example, the dedicated light emission constituting the setting mode notification is a content in which light emission by a dedicated light emission pattern is regarded as one unit notification and the unit notification is repeated. The setting mode notification may be composed of one or two of display notification, light emission notification, and voice notification.

When the confirmation mode notification command is input, the CPU 50a notifies information that can identify the confirmation mode (hereinafter referred to as confirmation mode notification). For example, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 to display a dedicated image indicating a character string such as "in confirmation mode" as information that can identify the confirmation mode. The CPU 50a controls the speaker SP and outputs a dedicated voice as information that can identify the confirmation mode. As an example, the dedicated voice constituting the confirmation mode notification is configured by repeating the unit notification with the voice obtained by reading the character string "in confirmation mode" as one unit notification. The CPU 50a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and causes the CPU 50a to perform dedicated light emission as information that can identify the confirmation mode. As an example, the dedicated light emission constituting the confirmation mode notification is a content in which light emission by the dedicated light emission pattern is regarded as one unit notification and the unit notification is repeated. The confirmation mode notification may be configured by one or two of display notification, light emission notification, and voice notification.

When the setting error command is input, the CPU 50a performs a setting error notification for notifying information that can identify that the setting error has occurred. The CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 to display an image showing a character string such as "Please set" as information that can identify that it is a setting error. The speaker SP outputs a dedicated voice as information that can identify the setting error. As an example, the dedicated sound constituting the setting error notification is a content in which the voice obtained by reading the character string "Please set" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated. The CPU 50a controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and causes the CPU 50a to perform dedicated light emission as information that can identify the setting error. As an example, the dedicated light emission constituting the setting error notification is a content in which light emission by a dedicated light emission pattern is regarded as one unit notification and the unit notification is repeated. The setting error notification may be configured by one or two of an image display effect, a light emission effect, and a voice effect.

As described above, the setting error command is output in the first error processing and the second error processing. Then, when the CPU 50a inputs a setting error command, the CPU 50a notifies the setting error. Therefore, the display content of the effect display device 11 constituting the setting error notification is the same between the first error processing and the second error processing. That is, the notification in the limited mode 1 and the notification in the restricted mode 2 in the effect display device 11 have the same notification mode. On the other hand, the notification mode in the limit mode 1 (display of "1") in the error display 44 and the notification in the limit mode 2 (display of "2") are different.

When the initial designation command is input, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 to display an initial screen including a predetermined background image and an initial symbol combination. Then, when the CPU 50a inputs the RWM clear command after the initial designation command, the CPU 50a executes the RWM clear notification (initialization notification). As the RWM clear notification, the CPU 50a causes the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and outputs the RWM clear dedicated voice from the speaker SP. The RWM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time T1 (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time T1 elapses. If the initial designation command is input while the setting mode notification is being executed, the CPU 50a ends the setting mode notification. That is, the setting mode notification ends in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2.

When the power recovery designation command is input, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 to display a power recovery screen including a predetermined background image and a power recovery symbol combination. The initial screen displayed via the RWM clear and the power recovery screen displayed without the RWM clear are common in that the effect symbol and the background image are displayed, but the symbol combination may be different. Then, when the CPU 50a inputs the first door closing command after inputting the power recovery designation command, the CPU 50a executes the power recovery notification. The CPU 50a causes the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern as a power recovery notification, and outputs a power recovery dedicated voice from the speaker SP. The power recovery notification is executed for a predetermined time T1 (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time T1 elapses. As an example, the light emission pattern of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 in the power recovery notification is the same as the light emission pattern of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 in the RWM clear notification. The CPU 50a ends the confirmation mode notification when the power recovery designation command is input while the confirmation mode notification is being executed. That is, the confirmation mode notification ends in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2.

When the CPU 50a inputs the first door closing command after inputting the initial designation command or the power recovery designation command, the CPU 50a confirms whether the first movable body EK1 and the second movable body EK2 can operate normally. The second initial operation process for this is performed. In the second initial operation process, the CPU 50a controls the effect solenoid ES so that the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation. Further, in the second initial operation process, the CPU 50a controls the effect stepping motor SM so that the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation. By monitoring the transition of the detection signal from the first in-situ sensor SEa, the CPU 50a determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first movable body EK1 and the effect solenoid ES, and the abnormality has occurred. If so, it is advisable to make a predetermined notification by a predetermined means. By monitoring the transition of the detection signal from the second in-situ sensor SEb, the CPU 50a determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the second movable body EK2 and the effect stepping motor SM, and an abnormality has occurred. If so, it is advisable to make a predetermined notification by a predetermined means.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is executed only after the transition to the normal mode. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that at least a part of the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is restricted during the setting mode, the confirmation mode, and the limiting mode. On the other hand, the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is executed even if the initial designation command and the power recovery designation command are not input. That is, in the present embodiment, the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is not restricted during the setting mode, the confirmation mode, and the restriction mode. Further, the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is executed only after the transition to the normal mode. That is, it can be said that at least a part of the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is restricted during the setting mode, the confirmation mode, and the restriction mode.

Then, when the CPU 50a inputs the initial designation command or the power recovery designation command, the effect related to the game can be executed, and the effect display device 11 and the speaker SP are based on various control commands input from the main board 40. , And the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are controlled to execute a game-related effect. After the end of the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1, the effect operation of the first movable body EK1 is also possible. When the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is completed, the CPU 50a controls the relay so as to open the contacts, and the power supply to the effect solenoid ES is cut off. That is, the CPU 50a controls the effect solenoid ES so that the first movable effect is not being executed. Further, after the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is completed, the effect operation of the second movable body EK2 is also possible.

Specifically, the CPU 50a executes a production game when a variable game command is input. The CPU 50a determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the production game based on a special symbol that can be specified from the variable game command. The CPU 50a determines whether or not the production content of the production game and various productions related to the production game (for example, a big hit notice production) can be executed based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified based on the fluctuation game command, and the determination is made. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the effect game according to the result.

Here, the first movable effect and the second movable effect will be described.
The first movable effect is a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a preview image) on a portion of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 that overlaps with the first movable body EK1 at the effect position P1a when viewed from the front. Is displayed, and subsequently, the first movable body EK1 is displaced from the effect position P1a to the original position P0a, and then displaced to the effect position P1a again. That is, from the player's point of view, when the first movable effect is executed, the preview image hidden by the first movable body EK1 can be visually recognized as the first movable body EK1 is displaced. Become. In an example of the present embodiment, the preview image includes a low expectation advance notice image (for example, a character string of "...") and a high degree of recognition that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the low expectation degree advance notice image. There is an expectation degree notice image (for example, a character string of "chance") and a confirmed notice image (for example, a character string of "big hit !?") in which it can be recognized that the big hit is confirmed. In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is high in the order of no first movable effect <first movable effect of low expectation notice image <first movable effect of high expectation notice image <first movable effect of confirmed notice image. The confirmation notice image is a big hit confirmation.

When the variable game command is input, the CPU 50a determines by lottery whether or not to execute the first movable effect and a preview image to be displayed when the first movable effect is executed. In addition, in order to raise the jackpot expectation of a predetermined effect, the "big hit" in the total ratio of the "decision ratio when the jackpot can be specified from the variable game command" and the "decision ratio when the loss can be specified" is used. The "decision rate when it can be specified" should be increased. Then, when the CPU 50a decides to execute the first movable effect, the effect display device 11 and the first movable body EK1 so as to execute the first movable effect when a predetermined time during the execution of the variable game arrives. Controls the behavior of. Specifically, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined preview image, and controls the relay so as to close the contacts to start power supply to the effect solenoid ES. After that, the CPU 50a controls the relay so as to open the contacts to cut off the power supply to the effect solenoid ES. That is, the CPU 50a controls the power supply to the effect solenoid ES so that the first movable body EK1 is displaced in the order of the effect position P1a → the original position P0a → the effect position P1a. As described above, in the normal mode, the first movable body EK1 which is an example of the first specific device is configured to be able to execute the advance notice operation. In particular, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first movable body EK1 can execute a definite notification operation for deterministically notifying a big hit in the normal mode.

Further, when the variable game command is input, the CPU 50a determines by lottery whether or not to execute the second movable effect. The CPU 50a determines whether or not the second movable effect can be executed so that the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of no second movable effect and no second movable effect. When the CPU 50a decides to execute the second movable effect, the CPU 50a controls the operation of the second movable body EK2 so as to execute the second movable effect when a predetermined time during the execution of the variable game arrives. Specifically, the CPU 50a controls the effect stepping motor SM so that the second movable body EK2 is displaced in the order of in-situ position P0b → effect position P1a → in-situ position P0b. As described above, in the normal mode, the second movable body EK2, which is an example of the second specific device, is configured to be able to execute the advance notice operation.

When the CPU 50a inputs a control command related to the big hit game, the CPU 50a executes the big hit effect. Specifically, when the CPU 50a inputs an opening command, the CPU 50a executes an opening effect. When the CPU 50a inputs a round command, the CPU 50a executes a round effect. When the CPU 50a inputs an ending command, the CPU 50a executes an ending effect.

The CPU 50a may input a standby state command after a predetermined time has elapsed without executing the effect game or the jackpot effect. When the CPU 50a inputs a standby state command, the CPU 50a executes a demo effect. As a demonstration effect, the CPU 50a causes the effect display device 11 to display a predetermined image, outputs a predetermined sound from the speaker SP, and causes the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern. The demo effect ends with the start of the effect game based on the input of the variable game command, as well as the start of the jackpot effect based on the input of the opening command, the round command, or the ending command.

When the door opening command is input in a state where the effect related to the game can be executed, the CPU 50a causes the CPU 50a to execute the notification of information that can identify the door opening error (hereinafter, referred to as the door opening error notification). The CPU 50a causes the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern as a door opening error notification, and outputs a door opening error dedicated voice from the speaker SP. For example, the voice dedicated to the door opening error is a content in which the voice obtained by reading out the character string "the door is open" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated. For example, the door opening error notification by voice is executed until the timing when the door closing command is input or the timing when the predetermined time T2 (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the notification, whichever is earlier. For example, the door opening error notification by light emission is executed until the later of the timing of inputting the door closing command and the timing of elapse of a predetermined time T2 (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the notification. During the execution of the door opening error, the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 can be executed without limitation, and the execution of the movable effect can also be executed without limitation. Further, when various error generation commands are input, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to notify the error identifiable from the command. When various error resolution commands are input, the CPU 50a controls the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 so as to end the notification of the error identifiable from the command.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
With reference to FIG. 11, when the power is turned off in the normal mode, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, the set value is normal, and there is no instruction. Explain a situation. In this case, the mode shifts to the normal mode (that is, the power is restored) without going through the setting mode and the confirmation mode and without performing the RWM clear. In FIGS. 11 to 16, the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are collectively referred to as a “display”, and the speaker SP and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 are collectively referred to as a “notifying device”.

At the time point X10, the power is turned off in the normal mode, and the power is not turned on yet. At the time point X10, since the power is not turned on, the sensors SE1 to SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are not operating. At time point X10, any setting error has been cleared, the display is hidden, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 70, and any error notification is being performed by the notification device. However, the effect display device 11 is not displayed, and the CPU 41a is not started.

First, the administrator unlocks the locking device SS using the frame key and releases the middle frame WN (time point X11). Next, the administrator turns on the power without any instruction (both the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are off) (time point X12). In the period from the time point X12 to the time point X13, the CPU 41a is booting and starts up in a state where various processes can be executed. In the period from the time point X13 to the time point X14, the CPU 41a reads the detection result of the switch related to the setting. The switches related to the setting are the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43.

At time point X14, the CPU 41a executes a power-on process. At time point X14, the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode based on the fact that the clear switch 42 is off and the setter 43 is off. When the mode shifts to the normal mode, even if the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are turned on, the CPU 41a does not perform the processing triggered by these operations.

In the period up to the time point X14, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. In the period after the time point X14, the error display 44 displays information that can identify the error that is occurring. As an example, the CPU 41a displays "E3" if it is a magnetic error, "E4" if it is a radio wave error, and "E5" if it is a vibration error. In the period after the time point X14, the error display 44 is turned off if no error is detected. The error display 44 is also turned off when the power is restored (normal recovery) or the RWM is cleared. In the period after the time point X14, the setting display 45 maintains the off state. In the period up to the time point X14, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 70. In the period after the time point X14, the external terminal board 70 may output a security signal according to the error.

In the period up to the time point X15, the notification device does not perform any notification. Then, at a certain time point X15 after the transition to the normal mode, it is assumed that the administrator closes the middle frame WN. In this case, from the time point X15, the notification device performs the power recovery notification for a predetermined time T1. As a result, the administrator can know that the power is being restored. In the period up to the time point X14, the effect display device 11 is hidden. In the period after the time point X14, the effect display device 11 displays the power recovery screen including the power recovery symbol combination.

When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. That is, the first movable body EK1 is displaced to the in-situ position P0a by the first initial operation. Therefore, the administrator can confirm whether or not the first movable body EK1 can operate normally. When the first movable body EK1 is displaced to the in-situ position P0a by the first initial operation, the first movable body EK1 remains in the in-situ position P0a and does not displace until the time point X15. From the time point X15, the second initial operation is performed in the first movable body EK1. The initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is performed over a period up to the time point X16. The first movable body EK1 is displaced in the order of in-situ position P0a → effect position P1a → in-situ position P0a → effect position P1a by the second initial operation. Therefore, the administrator can confirm in more detail whether or not the first movable body EK1 can operate normally. In the period up to the time point X15, the second movable body EK2 does not operate. From the time point X15, the initial operation is performed in the second movable body EK2. The initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is performed over a period up to the time point X16. The second movable body EK2 is displaced in the order of in-situ position P0a → effect position P1a → in-situ position P0a due to the initial operation. Therefore, the administrator can confirm in detail whether or not the second movable body EK2 can operate normally. Since the RWM clear is not performed, the RWM clear notification is not performed by the notification device at the time point X15. For the same reason, the security signal is not output from the external terminal board 70 at the time point X15.

In the period from when the power is turned on until the CPU 41a is started up by the startup process, the sensors SE1 to SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 (hereinafter collectively referred to as switches) have the CPU 41a itself started up in the first place. However, the detection result is not read by the CPU 41a. Invalid for switches means that the detection result cannot be read or read, and valid for switches means that the detection result is read. The situation in which the switches are invalid is a situation in which the switches are not operating in the first place, a situation in which the switches are operating but the CPU 41a does not read the detection result, and the like.

Therefore, all the switches are invalid until the CPU 41a starts up. In the period from the start-up of the CPU 41a to the start of the power-on process (hereinafter referred to as the read period), the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid because the detection result is not read by the CPU 41a. During the reading period, the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are effective because the detection result is read by the CPU 41a. Further, during the reading period, some sensors are effective because the detection result is read by the CPU 41a. Some sensors are switches related to fraud, such as magnetic sensors, radio wave sensors, and vibration sensors. All the switches are valid in the period after the transition to the normal mode.

However, in the normal mode, the detection result of the clear switch 42 is not referred to by the CPU 41a and is not used for various processes. That is, in the normal mode, even if the clear switch 42 is operated, the CPU 41a does not clear the RWM, does not change the set value, and does not display the set value. Further, in the normal mode, the detection result of the setting device 43 is not referred to by the CPU 41a and is not used for various processes. That is, in the normal mode, even if the setting device 43 is operated, the CPU 41a does not shift to the setting mode, does not shift to the confirmation mode, and does not display the set value.

With reference to FIG. 12, when the power is turned off in the normal mode, the door is opened, the set value is normal, and the clear instruction is given when the power is turned on next time. Explain the situation. In this case, the RWM is cleared without going through the setting mode and the confirmation mode, and the mode shifts to the normal mode. In the following description, only the points different from the situation already described will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the common points will be omitted.

The administrator opens the middle frame WN and turns on the power in a state where a clear instruction (clear switch 42 is on and set device 43 is off) is given (time point X12). At the time point X14, the CPU 41a starts the power-on process, and since the clear switch 42 is on and the setter 43 is off, the CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode. Then, the CPU 41a clears the first RWM between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the mode shifts to the normal mode.

In the period up to the time point X14, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 70. From the time point X14, the security signal by RWM clear is output from the external terminal board 70 over a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). Therefore, the administrator can grasp that the RWM has been cleared by using an external device such as a hall computer.

Then, it is assumed that the administrator closes the middle frame WN after the transition to the normal mode (time point X15). In the period up to the time point X15, the notification device does not perform any notification. In this case, since the RWM clear is performed in the notification device, the RWM clear notification is performed from the time point X15 to the predetermined time T1. This allows the administrator to know that the RWM has been cleared. In the period up to the time point X14, the effect display device 11 is hidden. In the period after the time point X14, the effect display device 11 displays the initial screen including the initial symbol combination.

When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. From the time point X15, the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation, and the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation. The second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are performed over a period up to the time point X16.

With reference to FIG. 13, regardless of the control mode when the power is turned off, the door is opened, the set value is normal, and there is a change instruction (clear switch) when the power is turned on next time. A situation in which 42 is on and the setting device 43 is on) will be described. In this case, the mode shifts to the setting mode.

The administrator opens the middle frame WN and operates the setting device 43 on by using the setting key (time point X11). Next, the administrator turns on the power while the clear switch 42 is turned on (time point X12). At the time point X14, the CPU 41a starts the power-on process, the opening of the middle frame WN is detected, the clear switch 42 is on, and the setter 43 is on, so that the mode shifts to the setting mode.

During the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17 in the setting mode, the CPU 41a changes the temporarily selected setting value to the next setting value every time an operation signal is input from the clear switch 42. In the setting mode, the setting display 45 displays the backed up setting value before the operation of the setting switch, and is temporarily selected every time the setting switch is operated after the operation of the setting switch. The value is displayed. In the setting mode, the setting display 45 maintains the display of the set value even if the middle frame WN is closed.

At time point X17, it is assumed that the administrator operates the setting device 43 off by using the setting key. Since the setting device 43 is turned off, the CPU 41a ends the setting mode. At this time, the CPU 41a determines the set value that is being provisionally selected at that time, and stores it in the RWM 41c. That is, the CPU 41a sets the temporarily selected set value as a new set value. In the period from the time point X17 to the time point X18, the CPU 41a performs a transition process to the normal mode and shifts to the normal mode. Then, the CPU 41a clears the RWM at least once between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the mode shifts to the normal mode via the setting mode.

In the period up to the time point X14, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. In the period from the time point X14 to the time point X18, the error display 44 displays that it is in either the setting mode or the confirmation mode. Therefore, the administrator can recognize that the setting mode or the confirmation mode is in progress by visually recognizing the display content of the error display 44 on the back side of the game board YB. In the period from the time point X14 to the time point X18, the setting display 45 displays a notification of the set value. Therefore, the administrator recognizes the set value (including the temporarily selected set value) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the setting display 45 on the back side of the game board YB. can. In the period after the time point X18, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. Then, after the lapse of the time point X18, the error display 44 displays according to the error. Therefore, in the period after the time point X18, the error display 44 is turned off if no error is detected, and the setting display 45 maintains the turned off state.

In the period up to the time point X14, the external terminal board 70 does not output the security signal, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, the security signal is output. That is, when the set value is displayed, a security signal is output. Therefore, the administrator can infer that he / she is in the setting mode or the confirmation mode by using an external device such as a hall computer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the security signal is output according to the transition to the setting mode. Further, even if the setting mode ends within the minimum output time, the security signal is output for at least the minimum output time.

In the period up to the time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, the setting mode notification is performed. In the present embodiment, the execution period of the setting mode notification is the longer of the setting mode period and the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms). As a result, the administrator can grasp that the setting mode is set from the front side of the machine. For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the setting mode notification is one second. In general, it takes several minutes for the administrator to change the set value, so that the length of the setting mode notification period can be said to be the length at which the unit notification of the setting mode notification can be executed a plurality of times. In the period up to the time point X14, the effect display device 11 does not perform any display, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, a display notifying that the setting mode is set is performed. As a result, the administrator can recognize that the setting mode is set from the front side of the machine. On the other hand, in the period after the time point X18, the effect display device 11 displays the initial screen including the initial symbol combination.

Then, at a certain time point X19 after the transition to the normal mode, it is assumed that the administrator closes the middle frame WN. In this case, since the RWM clear is performed in the notification device, the RWM clear notification is performed from the time point X19 to the predetermined time T1. Further, from the time point X19, the security signal is output from the external terminal board 70 over a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms).

When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. After that, the first movable body EK1 is maintained at the in-situ position P0a and does not operate during the period up to the time point X19, including the period in which the setting mode is set. From the time point X19, the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation, and the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation. The second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are performed over a period up to the time point X20. Then, in the period of the setting mode, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid, while the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are valid. Further, during the transition processing period, the sensors SE1 to SE6 remain invalid.

With reference to FIG. 14, when the power is turned off in the normal mode or the confirmation mode, the door is opened and the set value is normal when the power is turned on next time. Moreover, the situation where there is a confirmation instruction (the clear switch 42 is off and the setting device 43 is on) will be described. In this case, the mode shifts to the confirmation mode.

At the time point X14, the CPU 41a starts the power-on process, the opening of the middle frame WN is detected, the clear switch 42 is off, and the setting device 43 is on, so that the mode shifts to the confirmation mode. During the period of the confirmation mode, the CPU 41a does not perform various processes based on whether or not the clear switch 42 is on. That is, in the period after the time point X14, even if the clear switch 42 is operated, the CPU 41a does not clear the RWM, does not change the set value, and does not display the set value.

During the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17 in the confirmation mode, the CPU 41a controls the setting display 45 to display the currently set setting value. That is, during the confirmation mode, the set value that has been backed up is displayed on the setting display 45. In the confirmation mode, the setting display 45 maintains the display of the set value even if the middle frame WN is closed.

At time point X17, it is assumed that the administrator operates the setting device 43 off by using the setting key. Since the setting device 43 is turned off, the CPU 41a ends the confirmation mode. In the period from the time point X17 to the time point X18, the CPU 41a performs a transition process for ending the confirmation mode and shifting to the normal mode, and shifts to the normal mode. Then, in principle, the CPU 41a does not clear the RWM between the time when the power is turned on and the time when the mode shifts to the normal mode via the confirmation mode.

In the period up to the time point X14, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. In the period from the time point X14 to the time point X18, the error display 44 displays that it is in either the setting mode or the confirmation mode. Therefore, the administrator can recognize that the mode is the setting mode or the confirmation mode by visually recognizing the display content of the error display 44 on the back side of the game board YB. In the period from the time point X14 to the time point X18, the setting display 45 displays a notification of the set value. Therefore, the administrator can recognize the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the setting display 45 on the back side of the gaming board YB. In the period after the time point X18, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. Then, in the period after the time point X18, the error display 44 displays according to the error. Therefore, in the period after the time point X18, the error display 44 is turned off if no error is detected, and the setting display 45 maintains the turned off state.

In the period up to the time point X14, the external terminal board 70 does not output the security signal, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, the security signal is output. That is, when the set value is displayed, a security signal is output. Therefore, the administrator can infer that he / she is in the setting mode or the confirmation mode by using an external device such as a hall computer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the security signal is output according to the transition to the confirmation mode. Further, even if the confirmation mode ends within the minimum output time, the security signal is output for at least the minimum output time.

In the period up to the time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, the confirmation mode notification is performed. In the present embodiment, the execution period of the confirmation mode notification is the longer of the period during the confirmation mode and the minimum output time (for example, 50 ms). As a result, the administrator can grasp from the machine front side that the confirmation mode is in progress. For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the confirmation mode notification is one second. In general, it takes several minutes for the administrator to confirm the set value, so that the length of the confirmation mode notification period can be said to be the length at which the unit notification of the confirmation mode notification can be executed a plurality of times. In the period up to the time point X14, the effect display device 11 does not perform any display, and in the period from the time point X14 to the time point X17, a display notifying that the confirmation mode is set is performed. As a result, the administrator can recognize that the confirmation mode is set from the front side of the machine. On the other hand, in the period after the time point X18, the effect display device 11 displays the power recovery screen including the power recovery symbol combination.

Then, at a certain time point X19 after the transition to the normal mode, it is assumed that the administrator closes the middle frame WN. In this case, since the RWM clear is not performed in the notification device, the RWM clear notification is not performed. At time point X19, the external terminal board 70 does not output a security signal. On the other hand, from the time point X19, the notification device performs a power recovery notification. When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. After that, the first movable body EK1 is maintained at the in-situ position P0a and does not operate during the period up to the time point X19, including the period in the confirmation mode. From the time point X19, the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation, and the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation. The second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are performed over a period up to the time point X20. Then, in the period of the confirmation mode, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid, while the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are valid. Further, during the transition processing period, the sensors SE1 to SE6 remain invalid.

With reference to FIG. 15, when the power is turned off in the setting mode, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, the set value is normal, and there is no instruction ( The situation where the clear switch 42 is off and the setting device 43 is off) will be described. In this case, the mode shifts to the restricted mode 2.

At the time point X14, the CPU 41a starts the power-on process, the opening of the middle frame WN is detected, the clear switch 42 is off, and the setter 43 is off, but the latest power-off is the setting mode. Since it was done during, the mode shifts to the restricted mode 2 instead of the normal mode. The CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 2 unless the opening of the middle frame WN is detected and the change instruction (the clear switch 42 is on and the setting device 43 is on). In the period after the time point X14, the CPU 41a does not clear the setting error 2 until the power is turned off.

In the period up to the time point X14, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. In the period after the time point X14, the error display 44 displays that the limit mode 2 (setting error 2) is set until the power is turned off. Therefore, the administrator can recognize that the mode is limited mode 2 by visually recognizing the display content of the error display 44 on the back side of the game board YB. The setting display 45 maintains the extinguished state even in the period after the time point X14.

No security signal is output from the external terminal board 70 during the period up to the time point X14. In the period after the time point X14, the external terminal board 70 outputs a security signal until the power is turned off. That is, when the restriction mode 2 is set, a security signal is output. Therefore, the administrator can infer that the restricted mode 2 is also used by using an external device such as a hall computer.

In the period up to the time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification. In the period after the time point X14, the notification device performs setting error notification until the power is turned off. Therefore, the administrator can grasp from the machine front side that the restriction mode is in progress (setting error is in progress). In the limited mode 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not detect various errors and does not notify other errors. That is, the restriction mode 2 is a state in which the setting error notification is performed and at least a part of the error notification different from the setting error notification is restricted.

In the period up to the time point X14, neither display is performed on the effect display device 11. In the period after the time point X14, the effect display device 11 displays the setting error notification until the power is turned off. As an example, the effect display device 11 displays the character string "Please set". Therefore, the administrator can recognize from the machine front side that the restricted mode (setting error) is in progress. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, it is possible to understand that the setting error can be terminated by shifting to the setting mode from the character string displayed on the effect display device 11 and performing the setting.

When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. After that, the first movable body EK1 is maintained at the in-situ position P0a and does not operate even in the period after the time point X14 when the setting error notification is performed. That is, at least a part of the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is restricted when the setting error notification is performed due to the setting error 2. As a result, the administrator can pay attention to the setting error notification in the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation. On the other hand, since the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is performed by the time the setting error notification is started, it is confirmed within the minimum range whether or not the first movable body EK1 can operate normally. can.

Further, the second movable body EK2 does not operate in the period up to the time point X14. Even in the period after the time point X14 when the setting error notification is performed, the second movable body EK2 is maintained at the in-situ position P0b and does not operate. That is, at least a part of the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is restricted when the setting error notification is performed due to the setting error 2. As a result, the administrator can pay attention to the setting error notification in the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation.

In the period up to the time point X13, all the switches are invalid. In the period after the time point X13, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid, while the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are valid. In the period after the time point X14, the detection results of the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are not referred to by the CPU 41a and are not used for various processes. That is, in the limited mode 2, even if the clear switch 42 is operated, the CPU 41a does not clear the RWM, does not change the set value, and does not display the set value. Further, even if the setting device 43 is operated, the CPU 41a does not shift to the setting mode, does not shift to the confirmation mode, and does not display the set value.

With reference to FIG. 16, regardless of the control mode when the power is turned off, the door is opened when the power is turned on next time, the set value is abnormal, and there is no instruction (clear switch 42). Is off and the setting device 43 is off). In this case, the mode shifts to the restricted mode 1.

At the time point X14, the CPU 41a starts the power-on process, the opening of the middle frame WN is detected, the clear switch 42 is off, and the setting device 43 is off, but the backed up game information (setting). (Including the value) is abnormal, so the mode shifts to the restricted mode 2 instead of the normal mode. The CPU 41a shifts to the restriction mode 1 unless the opening of the middle frame WN is detected and the change instruction (the clear switch 42 is on and the setting device 43 is on). In the period after the time point X14, the CPU 41a does not clear the setting error 1 until the power is turned off.

In the period up to the time point X14, both the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are turned off. In the period after the time point X14, the error display 44 displays that the limit mode 1 (setting error 1) is set until the power is turned off. Therefore, the administrator can recognize that the restriction mode 1 is in progress by visually recognizing the display content of the error display 44 on the back side of the game board YB. The setting display 45 maintains the extinguished state even in the period after the time point X14.

No security signal is output from the external terminal board 70 during the period up to the time point X14. In the period after the time point X14, the external terminal board 70 outputs a security signal until the power is turned off. That is, when the restriction mode 1 is set, a security signal is output. Therefore, the administrator can infer that the restricted mode 1 is also used by using an external device such as a hall computer.

In the period up to the time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification. In the period after the time point X14, the notification device performs setting error notification until the power is turned off. Therefore, the administrator can grasp from the machine front side that the mode is restricted (setting error). In the limited mode 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not detect various errors and does not notify other errors. That is, the restriction mode 1 is a state in which the setting error notification is performed and at least a part of the error notification different from the setting error notification is restricted.

In the period up to the time point X14, neither display is performed on the effect display device 11. In the period after the time point X14, the effect display device 11 displays the setting error notification until the power is turned off. As an example, the effect display device 11 displays the character string "Please set". Therefore, the administrator can recognize from the machine front side that the restricted mode (setting error) is in progress. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, it is possible to understand that the setting error can be terminated by shifting to the setting mode from the character string displayed on the effect display device 11 and performing the setting.

When the power is turned on at the time point X12, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation independently of the control operations of the CPU 41a and the CPU 50a. After that, the first movable body EK1 is maintained at the in-situ position P0a and does not operate even in the period after the time point X14 when the setting error notification is performed. That is, at least a part of the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is restricted when the setting error notification is performed due to the setting error 1. As a result, the administrator can pay attention to the setting error notification in the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the first movable body EK1 performs the second initial operation. On the other hand, since the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 is performed by the time the setting error notification is started, it is confirmed within the minimum range whether or not the first movable body EK1 can operate normally. can.

Further, the second movable body EK2 does not operate in the period up to the time point X14. Even in the period after the time point X14 when the setting error notification is performed, the second movable body EK2 is maintained at the in-situ position P0b and does not operate. That is, at least a part of the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is restricted when the setting error notification is performed due to the setting error 1. As a result, the administrator can pay attention to the setting error notification in the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the second movable body EK2 performs the initial operation.

In the period up to the time point X13, all the switches are invalid. In the period after the time point X13, the sensors SE1 to SE6 are invalid, while the open detection sensor SE7, the clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are valid. In the period after the time point X14, the detection results of the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are not referred to by the CPU 41a and are not used for various processes. That is, in the limited mode 1, the CPU 41a does not clear the RWM, does not change the set value, and does not display the set value even if the clear switch 42 is operated. Further, even if the setting device 43 is operated, the CPU 41a does not shift to the setting mode, does not shift to the confirmation mode, and does not display the set value.

As described above, the first movable body EK1, which is an example of the first specific device, is in an energized state when the power is turned on, and a specific control signal (initial designation command or restoration) is transmitted from the CPU 41a due to the non-occurrence of the specific error state. When the electric designation command) is output in a normal situation, the first initial operation, which is an example of a predetermined operation, can be started. Further, although the first movable body EK1 is energized when the power is turned on, a predetermined operation is performed even in a special situation in which a specific control signal is not output from the CPU 41a due to the occurrence of a specific error state. The first initial operation, which is an example, is started. That is, the first movable body EK1 starts a predetermined operation in any of the normal situation and the special situation, and the operation state (operation mode) in the special situation and in the normal situation. ) Is the same. Then, in the first movable body EK1, the operation state (in the present embodiment, the effect position P1a) is maintained when the mode shifts to the normal mode. On the other hand, the second movable body EK2, which is an example of the second specific device, does not start a predetermined operation (initial operation) in the special situation, but starts a predetermined operation in the normal situation, and the special operation is started. The operating status (operating mode) differs between the situation and the normal situation, and the operating status can be changed when the normal mode is entered.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (f), the setting mode notification, the confirmation mode notification, the RWM clear notification, and the power recovery notification will be described together with their actions.
As shown in FIG. 17A, the setting mode notification includes voice notification, light emission notification, display notification, and setting display in order to notify that the setting mode is set. As an example, the setting mode notification consists of a dedicated voice notification, a dedicated light emission pattern notification, a dedicated image notification consisting of a character image "in the setting mode" (see FIG. 17 (c)), and a dedicated setting value display. It is composed of notification by the setting display of. On the other hand, the confirmation mode notification includes voice notification, light emission notification, display notification, and setting display. Specifically, it is notified by a dedicated voice, a notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, a display of a dedicated image consisting of a character image in "confirmation mode" (see FIG. 17 (d)), and a dedicated setting display consisting of a display of set values. Consists of notification.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), the setting display 45 has seven light emitting bodies 45a to 45g arranged in a figure eight shape and one light emitting body 45h which becomes a dot. Then, in the setting mode, a numerical value indicating the set value set or the set value being tentatively selected is displayed due to the light emission and non-light emission of the light emitters 45a to 45g, and any of the set values is displayed. Even so, the light emitting body 45h emits light. In the confirmation mode, the light emitting body 45a to 45g emits light and does not emit light, so that a number indicating the set value being set is displayed, but the light emitting body 45h does not emit light regardless of which set value is displayed. That is, in the setting mode, the light emitting body 45h emits light, while in the confirmation mode, the light emitting body 45h does not emit light. In the present embodiment, the setting mode notification by the setting display 45 corresponds to the first notification, the confirmation mode notification by the setting display 45 corresponds to the second notification, and the mode of the first notification and the mode of the second notification are. It is a different aspect (as an example, the presence or absence of dots). Further, the light emitting bodies 45a to 45h constitute the first light emitting means, and the light emitting bodies 45a to 45g form the second light emitting means.

As described above, in the setting mode and the confirmation mode, the notification is executed by using the same means such as the speaker SP, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, the effect display device 11, and the setting display 45, but is it the setting mode? , The notification content is different depending on whether it is in the confirmation mode. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp which of the setting mode and the confirmation mode. Further, regarding the setting mode notification and the confirmation mode notification, since the speaker SP, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and the effect display device 11 are notified in different modes, which of the setting mode and the confirmation mode is used. Is easy to identify. On the other hand, in the setting display by the setting display 45, it is difficult to specify which of the setting mode and the confirmation mode is, since only the presence or absence of light emission of the light emitting body 45h differs between the setting mode and the confirmation mode.

As shown in FIG. 17B, in the present embodiment, when the mode shifts to the normal mode after the RWM clear is performed, the RWM clear notification is executed. The RWM clear notification includes voice notification by RWM clear notification voice, light emission notification by RWM clear notification pattern, and display notification by initial screen. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the mode shifts to the normal mode without clearing the RWM, the power recovery notification is executed. The power recovery notification includes voice notification by the power recovery notification voice, light emission notification by a notification pattern that is also used as the RWM clear notification pattern, and display notification by the power recovery screen. In the present embodiment, the notification mode is the same when shifting to the normal mode via the setting mode and when shifting to the normal mode without going through the setting mode. Further, the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification are different in voice notification and display notification, but are the same in light emission notification.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the display contents of the error display 44 and the display contents of the effect display device 11 in the restriction mode will be described together with their actions.
When the mode shifts to the restriction mode 1, the error display 44 displays the number “1”, and the error display 44 notifies the setting error 1 (see FIG. 18A). When the mode shifts to the restriction mode 2, the error display 44 displays the number “2”, and the error display 44 notifies the setting error 2. As described above, the display content of the error display 44 is different between the case of shifting to the restricted mode 1 and the case of shifting to the restricted mode 2. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the restricted mode, by checking the display content of the error display 44, it is possible to infer what kind of situation caused the shift to the restricted mode.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18C, the effect display device 11 displays the character image of "Please set" regardless of whether the mode is changed to the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2. Display notification is performed. The text image of "Please set" contains the content to notify that it is recommended to shift to the setting mode. In addition, for the text image of "Please set", when the power is turned on, the clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting device 43 is turned on while the opening of the middle frame WN is detected by the opening detection sensor SE7. It can be said that it includes notifications that are recommended to be done.

As described above, the display content of the effect display device 11 is the same in the case of shifting to the restricted mode 1 and the case of shifting to the restricted mode 2. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to any of the restricted modes, it is difficult to specify from the display contents of the effect display device 11 what kind of situation caused the shift to the restricted mode. On the other hand, the effect display device 11 displays the character image of "Please set" to recognize the action of shifting to the setting mode, that is, the action satisfying the condition for shifting to the setting mode. Can be done.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the restriction mode 2 (setting error 2 state) is a state in which the setting mode for setting the set value is interrupted due to the power failure, and is intended by the manager of the amusement park or the like. There is a high possibility that the set value is not the same as the set value. Based on such a premise, the first movable body EK1 performs the first initial operation by being energized regardless of whether or not a specific control signal is output due to the occurrence of the setting error 2. conduct. On the other hand, with respect to the second movable body EK2, the initial operation can be performed only when a specific control signal is output due to the non-occurrence of the specific error state. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the operation of the first movable body EK1 while suppressing the hindrance of "setting error notification", which is preferable to sufficiently direct the consciousness to the administrator and the like. In this way, the operation can be confirmed with a simple configuration.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the first movable body EK1 is a device that executes a definite notification operation for deterministically notifying a big hit as an operation as a so-called effect, and is a device of high importance. It is possible to check the operation of the first movable body EK1 even if the setting error 2 has occurred, and the administrator or the like can take appropriate measures.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the setting mode, the power is turned off without changing the set value. At this time, in the present embodiment, until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the game shifts to the restriction mode 2 every time the power is turned on, and the setting error notification is performed, so that the game is played in a state where the set value is not changed. Can be suppressed. Further, in the restriction mode 2 in which the setting error notification is performed, at least a part of the error notification different from the setting error notification is restricted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting error notification can be focused on as compared with the configuration in which the error notification different from the setting error notification is not restricted at all. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the setting value different from the setting value intended by the administrator is set. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(4) According to the present embodiment, when the control for shifting to the restricted mode 2 is performed, the setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on until the shifting to the setting mode. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the setting mode and urge the administrator or the like to set the set value as intended.

(5) According to the present embodiment, when the control to shift to the restricted mode 2 is performed, the progress of the game is restricted, so that the pachinko gaming machine is set with a set value not intended by the administrator or the like. It is possible to further prevent the 10 from being used for the player's game.

(6) According to the present embodiment, since the minimum output time of the security signal is the same, it is specified whether the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in the setting mode or the confirmation mode. It becomes difficult to do.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the change instruction is given by a combination of the operation state of the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from easily shifting to the setting mode by the instruction operation of one operation unit. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to shift to the setting mode due to an operation by an illegal player in addition to an erroneous operation.

(8) According to the present embodiment, when the control for shifting to the restriction mode 2 is performed, the setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on, even if the clear instruction is given when the power is turned on. Therefore, even if a clear instruction is given when the power is turned on, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the set value not intended by the administrator is set.

(9) According to the present embodiment, when the control for shifting to the restriction mode 2 is performed, the setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on, even if the confirmation instruction is given when the power is turned on. Therefore, even if a confirmation instruction is given when the power is turned on, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the set value not intended by the administrator is set.

(10) According to the present embodiment, the initial operation of the movable bodies EK1 and EK2 can be executed when the power is turned on, but when the mode shifts to the restriction mode 2 and the setting error notification is performed, the first operation is performed. 1 At least a part of the first initial operation of the movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is restricted. Therefore, the setting error notification can be focused on as compared with the configuration in which the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are not restricted at all.

(11) According to the present embodiment, even if a clear instruction is given, the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the second operation are performed every time the power is turned on until the mode is changed to the setting mode. At least part of the initial movement of the movable body EK2 continues to be restricted. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the set value not intended by the administrator is set. You can further improve your interest.

(12) According to the present embodiment, when the control to shift to the restriction mode 2 is performed, the setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on and the first movable body is notified until the shift to the setting mode. At least a part of the first initial operation of the EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 continues to be restricted. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the setting error notification as compared with the configuration in which the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are not restricted until the transition to the setting mode. As a result, it is possible to shift to the setting mode and urge the administrator or the like to set the set value as intended.

(13) According to the present embodiment, even if a clear instruction is given, a setting error notification is performed each time the power is turned on, and the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the second movable body EK2 are performed. At least some of the initial behavior of is still restricted. Therefore, even if a clear instruction is given when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are not restricted until the setting mode is entered. You can pay attention to the setting error notification. As a result, it is possible to shift to the setting mode and further urge the administrator or the like to set the set value as intended.

(14) According to the present embodiment, when the control to shift to the restriction mode 2 is performed, a setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on, even if a confirmation instruction is given when the power is turned on. At least a part of the first initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 is restricted. Therefore, even if a confirmation instruction is given when the power is turned on, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the set value not intended by the administrator is set.

(15) According to the present embodiment, the game information (so-called backup information) stored when the power is turned on contains at least a set value, and it is determined that the set value is not normal. Cannot play a game based on normal information. At this time, by notifying the setting error when the power is turned on, it is possible to suppress the game from being played based on the abnormal information, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the player.

(16) According to the present embodiment, when the restriction mode 1 is set, at least a part of the error notification different from the setting error notification is restricted as in the case of the restriction mode 2. Therefore, the setting error notification can be focused on as compared with the configuration in which the error notification different from the setting error notification is not restricted at all. Then, when the control for shifting to the restricted mode 1 is performed, the setting error notification is performed every time the power is turned on until the shifting to the setting mode. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the setting mode and urge the administrator or the like to set the setting value as intended.

(17) According to the present embodiment, the progress of the game is restricted when the control for shifting to the restricted mode 1 is performed as well as when the control for shifting to the restricted mode 2 is performed. It is possible to further prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while the set value stored when the power is turned on is not normal.

(18) According to the present embodiment, when controlled to the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2, which of the restricted mode 1 and the restricted mode 2 is controlled by the notification mode by the effect display device 11. Can be difficult to identify. On the other hand, it is possible to easily identify which of the limited mode 1 and the limited mode 2 is controlled by the notification mode by the error display 44.

(19) According to the present embodiment, the error can be canceled by the same condition (shift to the setting mode) regardless of whether the control mode 1 or the restriction mode 2 is controlled.
(20) According to the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the setting mode, when the power is turned on next time, the change instruction is given while the middle frame WN is open, and the middle frame WN. A different notification is executed when a change instruction is given in a state where is not open. When the power is turned off during the setting mode, when the change instruction is given while the middle frame WN is not open when the power is turned on, for example, it is possible that a fraudulent act is being performed instead of the administrator. There is sex. In such a case, a notification different from the case where the change instruction is given while the middle frame WN is open is executed. Therefore, it becomes easier for the administrator or the like to identify fraudulent acts, fraudulent operations can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

(21) According to the present embodiment, the setting display 45 performs the first notification in the setting mode and the second notification in the confirmation mode, but the modes of the two are different. For example, a person who understands the notification modes of the first notification and the second notification, such as an administrator, is controlled to either the setting mode or the confirmation mode by the notification by the setting display 45. It is possible to grasp whether or not, and perform operations related to setting and confirmation of set values. Then, when the power is turned off during the setting mode, the power is turned off without changing the set value. At this time, in the present embodiment, the setting error is notified every time the power is turned on until the predetermined special release condition is satisfied, thereby suppressing the game from being played in a state where the set value has not been changed. can.

(22) According to the present embodiment, the setting display 45 is configured to include one or a plurality of light emitting units and is also used, and the first notification and the second notification are performed by the light emission of the light emitting unit. .. Therefore, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand notification to the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

(23) According to the present embodiment, when the control to shift to the restricted mode 1 or the restricted mode 2 is performed, the transition to the setting mode can be performed unless at least the middle frame WN is opened when the power is turned on. It cannot be done and the cancellation condition cannot be satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an illegal operation by a person who does not own the frame key.

(24) In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, if the power is cut off while the setting can be changed, the setting value before the change is maintained. In such a case, for example, a set value different from the set value intended by the administrator may be set, and it may be difficult to improve the interest of the player. According to this embodiment, such a problem can be solved.

(25) According to the present embodiment, with respect to the first movable body EK1, the first initial stage is achieved by energizing the first movable body EK1 regardless of whether or not a specific control signal is output due to the occurrence of the setting error 1. Do the action. In this way, the operation can be confirmed with a simple configuration.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the present embodiment, the second movable body EK2 may be equipped with a light emitting body such as an LED. In this modification, when the second movable body EK2 is to perform the effect operation, the CPU 50a may control the light emitting body mounted on the second movable body EK2 to emit light in a light emission pattern for the effect. Further, in the present modification example, when the setting error command is input, the CPU 50a may control the light emitting body mounted on the second movable body EK2 and emit light in a light emitting pattern for notifying the setting error. According to this, when a setting error occurs, the second movable body EK2 does not perform the initial operation, but can also be used as a device for notifying the setting error. That is, the second specific device may be configured to be able to notify the specific error state by the notification operation corresponding to the specific error state when the specific error state occurs. According to this modification example, when a specific error state occurs, the second movable body EK2 performs a notification operation corresponding to the specific error state instead of the initial operation, and notifies the specific error state. Therefore, it is possible to make the manager of the amusement park or the like understand the occurrence of a specific error state.

Further, in this modification, the CPU 50a is second movable so that when an error occurrence command capable of identifying an error different from the setting error command is input, the CPU 50a emits light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the error identifiable from the command. The light emitter mounted on the body EK2 may be controlled. That is, the second specific device may be configured to be able to execute a notification operation corresponding to the different error state when an error state different from the specific error state occurs. According to this modification, the second movable body EK2 can also notify an error state different from the specific error state. Therefore, the second movable body EK2 can be positioned as a device for notifying the error state, and the notification of various error states can be more impressed. And, according to this modification example, the 2nd movable body EK2 can also perform the advance notice operation as a so-called effect. Therefore, the second movable body EK2 can be used not only as a device for notifying an error state but also as a device for notifying a notice. Therefore, the configuration as a gaming machine can be simplified.

-In the present embodiment, the first movable body EK1 may be equipped with a light emitting body such as an LED. In this modification, when the first movable body EK1 is to perform the effect operation, the CPU 50a may control the light emitting body mounted on the first movable body EK1 to emit light in a light emission pattern for the effect. However, in this modification, the CPU 50a lights the light emitting body mounted on the first movable body EK1 when the first initial operation is performed and when the second initial operation is performed, but the light emitting color thereof is changed. It is preferable to have a configuration that does not allow it to occur. That is, the first specific device is configured to include a light emitting body, and the light emitting color does not change at least while performing a predetermined operation. According to this modification example, the emission color does not change at least while performing a predetermined operation (so-called initial operation). Therefore, it is possible to confirm the operation of the first specific device, but not to attract the attention of the administrator excessively due to the change in the emission color. Further, in the present modification example, the CPU 50a may be configured so that the light emitting body mounted on the first movable body EK1 is not turned on when the first initial operation is performed and when the second initial operation is performed.

-In the present embodiment, one or both of the first movable body EK1 and the second movable body EK2 may be configured not to perform the advance notice operation. For example, these movable bodies may be configured to operate as a mere lively effect without expectation of a big hit.

-In the present embodiment, the minimum output time of the security signal is the same in the setting mode and the confirmation mode, but the minimum output time of the security signal is different between the setting mode and the confirmation mode. May be good. According to this modification example, it is possible to easily identify whether the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in the setting mode or the confirmation mode based on the minimum output time of the security signal.

-In the present embodiment, the length of the security signal output time in the setting mode and the security signal output time in the confirmation mode is undefined, but the length is not limited to this, and the length is fixed. good. In this modification, the length of the security signal output time may be different between the setting mode and the confirmation mode. According to this configuration, the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to either the setting mode or the confirmation mode based on the output time of the security signal output during the setting mode and the confirmation mode. It can be easily identified whether it was. Further, in this modification, the length of the security signal output time may be the same between the setting mode and the confirmation mode. According to this configuration, the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to either the setting mode or the confirmation mode based on the output time of the security signal output during the setting mode and the confirmation mode. It can be difficult to identify if it was.

-In the present embodiment, the security signal is output after the end of the setting mode, but the security signal is not output after the end of the confirmation mode. A security signal may be output at any time after the end. In this modification, the length of the security signal output time may be different between the end of the setting mode and the end of the confirmation mode. According to this configuration, the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to either the setting mode or the confirmation mode based on the output time of the security signal after the end of the setting mode and the end of the confirmation mode. It can be easily identified whether it was done. Further, in this modification example, the length of the security signal output time may be the same after the end of the setting mode and the end of the confirmation mode. According to this configuration, the external device connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to either the setting mode or the confirmation mode based on the output time of the security signal after the end of the setting mode and the end of the confirmation mode. It can be difficult to identify whether it was done.

-In the present embodiment, the release condition of the restricted mode 1 and the release condition of the restricted mode 2 are satisfied by the transition to the setting mode, but the information is not limited to this, and the information shifts to the setting mode and determines the jackpot probability. It may be established by setting (set value). That is, the release condition may be satisfied by shifting to the setting mode, operating the setting device 43 to turn off, and determining the set value. According to this modification example, when the control to shift to any of the restricted modes is performed, the power is turned on until the set value is newly set even if the control to shift to the setting mode is performed. A setting error notification is sent every time. Therefore, until the mode shifts to the restricted mode and the set value is set, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 10 from being used for the player's game while keeping the setting different from the set value intended by the administrator. Further, the condition for canceling the restriction mode may be satisfied by changing the set value during temporary selection, or may be satisfied by fixing the changed set value. Further, the condition for releasing the restriction mode may be that the first RWM clear is performed or that the second RWM clear is performed.

-In the present embodiment, the release condition of the restriction mode 1 and the release condition of the restriction mode 2 are the same conditions, but the conditions are not limited to these, and may be different conditions.
-In the present embodiment, the notification of the limitation mode 1 and the notification of the limitation mode 2 are both the same setting error notification, but the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the notifications may be different.

-In the present embodiment, all of the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are restricted in the setting mode, the confirmation mode, and the restriction mode. However, it is not limited to this, and some may be restricted. For example, as a partially restricted initial operation, it may be determined to vibrate at the in-situ P0a, and the initial operation is performed only on a part of the second movable body EK2 among the plurality of second movable body EK2. You may decide to do it. Further, the second initial operation of the first movable body EK1 and the initial operation of the second movable body EK2 are limited only in one or a plurality of control modes which can be arbitrarily selected from the setting mode, the confirmation mode, and the limiting mode. It may be a possible configuration.

-In the present embodiment, the first movable body EK1 and the second movable body EK2 may change the arrangement position, the operating range, the shape, and the design. For example, the first movable body EK1 may be a movable body that performs a rotational movement, and is movable as if a plurality of first movable bodies EK1 are projected to the front of the image display unit GH and are united. It may be a body. Further, the first movable body EK1 may be provided in the front frame WM or may be provided in the middle frame WN. The second movable body EK2 can be changed in the same manner.

-In the present embodiment, in order to shift to the setting mode or the confirmation mode, it is necessary that the middle frame WN is open, that is, the open signal is input from the open detection sensor SE7. Not limited to this, the configuration may not refer to whether or not the middle frame WN is open. In this modification, the CPU 41a clears the RWM if a clear instruction is given, and shifts to the confirmation mode if a confirmation instruction is given, regardless of whether or not an open signal is input from the open detection sensor SE7. If a change instruction is given, it is advisable to switch to the setting mode.

-In the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the setting mode and a change instruction is given when the power is turned on, different notifications are given depending on whether or not the middle frame WN is open. Not limited to this, the same notification may be executed. Further, when the power is turned off during the setting mode, if a change instruction is given when the power is turned on, control may be performed to shift to the setting mode regardless of whether the middle frame WN is open. According to this modification example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is removed from the island equipment or the like, the administrator is not limited to the state where the middle frame WN is open, but also when the middle frame WN is not open. When the power is turned on, it is possible to shift to the setting mode by giving a change instruction. Further, at this time, since the same notification is performed regardless of whether the middle frame WN is open, it is specified that the mode has been changed to the setting mode as compared with the case where different notifications are performed depending on the open state of the middle frame WN. It will be easier to do. Further, according to this modification example, the restriction mode can be easily canceled.

-In the present embodiment, when the power is turned off during the restriction mode 1, the mode cannot be changed to the setting mode unless the change operation is performed with the middle frame WN open, but the present invention is not limited to this. When a change instruction is given when the power is turned on, the control for shifting to the setting mode may be performed regardless of whether the middle frame WN is open. In this modification example, if the same notification is performed regardless of whether the middle frame WN is open, the mode shifts to the setting mode as compared with the case where different notifications are performed depending on the open state of the middle frame WN. It will be easier to identify that. On the other hand, in this modification, if different notifications are performed depending on whether the middle frame WN is open, the same notification is performed regardless of the open state of the middle frame WN, as compared with the case where the same notification is performed. It becomes easier to identify unauthorized operations.

-In the present embodiment, the first notification in the setting mode and the second notification in the confirmation mode by the setting display 45 are different notification modes, but the notification mode is not limited to this. May be good. According to this modification example, it becomes easier to specify that the control is controlled by either the setting mode or the confirmation mode by the notification by the setting display 45, while the notification by the setting display 45 alone makes it easy to specify the setting mode and the setting mode. It is difficult to specify which of the confirmation modes is controlled. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent an illegal player or the like from performing an illegal operation of the set value by knowing that the setting mode is set by the notification by the setting display 45.

-In the present embodiment, the setting display 45 is not limited to this, and may be a separate body, although at least a part of the light emitting unit is also used as the display for performing the first notification and the second notification. .. Moreover, all may be shared. In this case, it is preferable to make it possible to distinguish between the first notification and the second notification depending on the presence or absence of blinking.

-In the present embodiment, the error display 44 and the setting display 45 may be used in combination with other displays, respectively. For example, even if the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are also used as a display (so-called performance display monitor) for displaying a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of the base value. good.

-In the present embodiment, the error display 44 and the setting display 45 are 7-segment type displays, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one or a plurality of light emitting units different from the 7-segment type display can be used. It may be a configured display or a liquid crystal display.

-In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the state when the power is turned off is the setting mode, but it may be configured to determine whether or not it is the confirmation mode. .. Then, when the power is turned off, the control mode may be changed to a different control mode depending on whether or not the control mode is controlled. For example, when the power of the CPU 41a is turned off during the confirmation mode, when the power is turned on next time, the middle frame WN is open, there is no instruction, or a clear instruction is given. It may be configured to shift to the restricted mode 2.

-In the present embodiment, the stored contents of the RWM 50c are not backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stored contents may be backed up. For example, when the CPU 41a performs the first initialization process or the second initialization process, the CPU 50a may be configured to initialize the stored contents of the backed up RWM50c.

-In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the clear switch 42, but the setting switch is not limited to this, and may be a dedicated operation unit. Further, the operation of the setting switch is not limited to the push button type, but may be arbitrarily changed to a lever type, a dial type, or the like.

-In the present embodiment, the error canceling switch capable of canceling the error notification is not provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an error canceling switch may be provided. The setting switch may also be used as an error canceling switch instead of the clear switch 42.

-In the present embodiment, when the setting mode is controlled, all the switches except the switch related to the setting may be invalid. Further, when controlled to the confirmation mode, all switches except the switch related to the setting may be disabled.

-In the present embodiment, the configuration related to the setting control is provided in the main board 40, but it may be provided in a board different from the main board 40. Specifically, a board for setting control may be separately provided, or a payout control board capable of transmitting information to the main board 40 may be provided.

-In the present embodiment, the priority is set for the setting mode notification, the confirmation mode notification, the RWM clear notification, the power recovery notification, and the door opening error notification, and the notification having a relatively high priority is preferentially executed. May be good. For example, when a condition for performing a higher priority notification is satisfied during the execution of a certain notification, only the notification having the higher priority may be executed, and the previously executed notification may be terminated or interrupted.

-In the present embodiment, the setting switch may be configured so that a specific set value can be set. For example, the setting switch may have an operation unit for instructing a change to the first set value, an operation unit for instructing the change to the second set value, and an operation unit for instructing the change to the third set value. good.

-In the present embodiment, it may be an operable means having both the function of the clear switch 42 and the function of the setting device 43. For example, the means may be configured to be operable in a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state. Then, if the first state is set to no instruction, the second state is a clear instruction, the third state is a confirmation instruction, and the fourth state is a change instruction. good.

-In the present embodiment, the frame key for unlocking the locking device SS and the setting key for operating the setting device 43 may be the same. Specifically, in order to operate the setting device 43, it is necessary to remove the key that unlocks the locking device SS, and in order to lock the locking device SS, it is necessary to remove the key that operates the setting device 43. It may be configured to be.

-In the present embodiment, when the set value cannot be changed, the information that can identify that the set value cannot be changed may be notified (hereinafter referred to as "unsettable notification") so as to be executable. .. For example, in the confirmation mode, the restriction mode 1, and the restriction mode 2, the setting display 45 may be configured to perform a setting impossible notification such as displaying "-".

In the present embodiment, when the clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are operated without opening the middle frame WN and the normal mode is set, the setting mode is set because the middle frame WN is not opened. You may give a notice that can identify that it did not happen.

-In the present embodiment, when the normal mode is set after the setting mode, the character image of "the setting value has been set" may be displayed on the effect display device 11 in addition to the RWM clear notification, or the "setting value" may be displayed. The voice that reads out the character string "I have set" may be output from the speaker SP. Either one of the display notification and the voice notification in this modification may be executed, or both may be executed.

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification that gives a high probability state until the next big hit game, a specification that gives a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (so-called fall machine). Alternatively, a specification (so-called ST machine) that grants a high-probability state until the end of the specified number of variable games can be adopted. Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications in which the specifications of the falling machine and the specifications of the V probability variable machine are mixed.

-In the present embodiment, after winning a big hit in a special hit lottery, it may be configured to be controlled to a big hit standby state waiting for the start of granting a big hit game. Then, the jackpot standby state may be terminated and the jackpot game may be started when the ball enters a predetermined entry port (for example, the gate 17) in the jackpot standby state. Even in the case of such a configuration, at least winning the special winning lottery is a condition for granting the big hit game. In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specification (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine) in which a big hit game is given when a game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted.

-In the present embodiment, as a special hit lottery, a small hit lottery may be performed in addition to the big hit lottery. If a small hit is won in the special hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) will be given after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) of winning a small hit per unit time or the small hit game is given per unit time as compared with the normal game state (for example, low probability low base state). It may be configured to be controllable in a state where the number of times (frequency) is improved (so-called small hit RUSH).

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, specifications classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type", may be adopted. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball in the mouth.

-In the present embodiment, the means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main board 40 is a one-chip microcomputer, but the function of the means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main board 40 is provided on a plurality of chips. It may be dispersed.

-In the present embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.
In the present embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-general control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub-board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, and a speaker. A sound control board that specially controls the SP may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main board 40 and the CPU 50a of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(1) The first specific device is configured to include a light emitting body, and the emission color does not change at least while performing the predetermined operation.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Production display device, 40 ... Main board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 41a ... CPU, 41b ... ROM, 41c ... RWM, 42 ... Clear switch, 43 ... Setting device, 44 ... Error indicator, 45 ... Setting display, 45a-45h ... Luminous body, 50 ... Sub-board, 50a ... CPU, 50b ... ROM, 50c ... RWM, 60 ... Power supply unit, 60a ... Power switch, 70 ... External terminal board, LA1, LA2 ... Decorative lamp, SP ... speaker, EK1 ... first movable body, EK2 ... second movable body, SE7 ... open detection sensor, WN ... middle frame, WM ... front frame.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed with a jackpot probability according to a set value, and a jackpot game is given when the jackpot lottery is won.
Control unit and
The first specific device and
Equipped with a second specific device,
The control unit
When the power is turned on while the first specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the confirmation mode for confirming the set value, and when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the confirmation mode is terminated and control related to the game is performed. Move to the normal mode that can be done,
When the power is turned on while the second specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the setting mode for setting the set value, and when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated and the normal mode is resumed. Migrate and
If the power is turned off for the first time in a state where the second specific condition is not satisfied after the power is cut off in the setting mode, the occurrence of a specific error state is specified.
Based on the occurrence of the specific error state, the notification of the specific error state is performed, and the specific error state is notified.
The first specific device is energized when the power is turned on, and is in a normal situation where a specific control signal is output from the control unit due to non-occurrence of the specific error state, and when the power is turned on. Along with this, the power is turned on, but the predetermined operation is started in any of the special situations where the specific control signal is not output from the control unit due to the occurrence of the specific error state, and in the special situation. The operation mode is the same between a certain time and the normal situation, and the operation mode is maintained when the mode shifts to the normal mode.
The second specific device does not start a predetermined operation in the special situation, starts a predetermined operation in the normal situation, and operates in the special situation and the normal situation. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode is different and the operation mode can be changed when the mode shifts to the normal mode. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed with a jackpot probability according to a set value, and a jackpot game is given when the jackpot lottery is won.
Control unit and
The first specific device and
Equipped with a second specific device,
The control unit
When the power is turned on while the first specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the confirmation mode for confirming the set value, and when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the confirmation mode is terminated and control related to the game is performed. Move to the normal mode that can be done,
When the power is turned on while the second specific condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the setting mode for setting the set value, and when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the setting mode is terminated and the normal mode is resumed. Migrate and
If the power is turned off for the first time in a state where the second specific condition is not satisfied after the power is cut off in the setting mode, the occurrence of a specific error state is specified.
Based on the occurrence of the specific error state, the notification of the specific error state is performed, and the specific error state is notified.
The first specific device is energized when the power is turned on, and is in a normal situation where a specific control signal is output from the control unit due to non-occurrence of the specific error state, and when the power is turned on. Along with this, the power is turned on, but the predetermined operation is started in any of the special situations where the specific control signal is not output from the control unit due to the occurrence of the specific error state, and in the special situation. The operating status is the same between a certain time and the normal situation, and the operating status is maintained when the mode shifts to the normal mode.
The second specific device does not start a predetermined operation in the special situation, starts a predetermined operation in the normal situation, and operates in the special situation and the normal situation. A gaming machine characterized in that the situation is different and the operating situation can be changed when the normal mode is entered. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the specific error state occurs, the second specific device can notify the specific error state by a notification operation corresponding to the specific error state. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second specific device can execute a notification operation corresponding to the different error state when an error state different from the specific error state occurs. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second specific device can execute the advance notice operation in the normal mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein in the normal mode, the first specific device can execute a definite notification operation for deterministically notifying a jackpot.

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