JP7027374B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it has been proposed to determine a gaming frame based on detection specific information output from the gaming frame (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-25115

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that control inconvenience may occur when the game frame cannot be determined.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be appropriately controlled.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claim of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and is a first member (for example, a gaming machine frame 3 or the like). ) Is connected to a plurality of detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, opening / closing member origin detection switch 25AKC5, opening / closing member opening detection switch 25AKC6, etc.). It is possible to drive an electric component based on a control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12) provided on a possible second member (for example, a game board 2) and a control signal from the control means. (For example, a vibration motor 312) and a storage means for storing the first information or the second information in a plurality of storage areas (for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122). When state information (for example, detection state data) related to the detection state by the plurality of detection means is input, the storage means may have the plurality of state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means. The first information (for example, the bit value in the on state) or the second information (for example, the bit value in the off state) is stored in each of the storage areas of the above, and the control means is the first in all of the plurality of storage areas. When the information is stored, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected (for example, when the error determination condition in which all the bits are on is satisfied in step 25AKS13, etc.). ), And when the first information and the second information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected (). For example, when the error determination condition in which all the bits are on is not satisfied in step 25AKS13), and when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected, the driving means. It is possible to control the stopped state in which the drive is stopped (for example, setting the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20), and it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected. It is possible to execute common effect control corresponding to at least a part of the detection means (for example, input setting when the frame side is not connected by step 25AKS15).
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the setting example about the setting suggestion effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example and setting example about a setting suggestion pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various boards and wirings concerning production control. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the effect device included in the frame side movable body. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of various circuits mounted on an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a serial communication circuit. It is a block diagram which shows the signal flow in the frame side IC board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a signal from a drive / light emission control driver to a vibration motor. It is explanatory drawing which shows the logic of the input / output signal of a gate circuit and an integrated circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the signal from the drive / light emission control driver to the effect LED. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the detection signal is input. It is a figure which shows the detection state data and the error type. It is a figure which shows the example of data storage in a state data storage area. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the driver IC in the frame side IC board and the board side IC board. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the output stop driver IC. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a figure which shows the display setting according to the connection error. It is a figure which shows the control example of a display and light emission. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control error processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the decision example of the suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display example corresponding to the effect pattern before input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the detection state data in the modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold display 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the 2nd starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening (attacker) occupy the role ratio. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the gaming machine frame 3, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electrical components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 by a power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

A reset signal, a power cutoff signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the design can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is made from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be in the gaming stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process of step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Will be. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability of the big hit and the payout rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is gradually. .. If the winning probability of the big hit changes according to the set value, the payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. The configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining a display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as the "big hit" than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be determined to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined so that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different according to the set value. Regardless of the variable special map, the probability determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special map display result as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 are set. In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is a probable change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value is set. In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. The playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320 and the probability change state is 65%, which is a game property (so-called probability change loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a probabilistic state based on passing through the switch, the game performance (so-called V) in which the ratio of the gaming ball passing through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game is different according to the fluctuation special map. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). If the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios according to the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to ", and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of the feature part related to the setting suggestion effect)
Hereinafter, the feature portion related to the setting suggestion effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In this feature unit, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a predetermined ratio while the variable display is being executed.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the stop symbol determination process is executed (step S201). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol, such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol, is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, the advance notice effect determination process is executed (step S202). The advance notice effect determination process makes it possible to determine the advance notice effect included in the advantageous suggestion effect.

After the advance notice effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S203). The effect control pattern may include an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various effect executions. For example, in response to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern specification command, one of a plurality of prepared special figure fluctuation effect control patterns is selected and set as a usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared advance notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in response to the determination result by the advance notice effect determination process in step S202. It should be noted that the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates and the advance notice effect control pattern are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set, but one effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution settings of each effect is set. There may be.

When the effect control pattern is determined in step S203, for example, the initial effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Set the value (step S204). In addition, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S205). At this time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step S203 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the hold display update setting at the start of variable display is performed (step S206). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (display part at the left end) corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested), and the other hold numbers "2" to "2" are deleted. The hold display in the display area corresponding to "4" or the like is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. In the active display unit provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display corresponding to the erased (digested) hold display may be performed in the hold display area. If the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of hold storages is "0", the hold display is not updated and the active display area is displayed. Settings may be made to update the active display in. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S207), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S201 of the variable display start setting process as the stop symbol determination process. In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S221). Whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be determined based on, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

If the reach effect of the super reach is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol at the time of non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is terminated. At the time of non-reach, the variable display result becomes "missing". At the time of normal reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "missing". When the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined to be a different (mismatched) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result becomes "missing", the final stop symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so as to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right". At the time of normal reach when the variable display result becomes "big hit", the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of big hit. The final stop symbol at the time of a big hit is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right".

When the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol at the time of super reach is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "missing". At the time of super reach where the variable display result becomes "missing", the fixed decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. When the variable display result is a "big hit", the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of the big hit.

At the time of super reach, the same (matching) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are displayed regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing". It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decoration pattern. The left and right decorative symbols that make up such a reach loss combination and a jackpot combination are also called reach symbols. The decorative symbol that can be determined as the reach symbol may include a plurality of types of decorative symbols, for example, seven types of decorative symbols corresponding to the numbers 1 to 7. The decorative pattern corresponding to the numbers may be only an effect image showing the numbers, or may be an effect image showing various characters in addition to the numbers. The reach symbol is determined to be one of a plurality of decorative symbols by referring to the reach symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the reach symbol. You can do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the reach symbol may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

In the reach symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be the reach symbols may differ depending on whether the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit". For example, when the variable display result is "missing", the determination ratio of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, and the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, the number 6 are the highest. As the result becomes lower, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes lower, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, and the number 2 number, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, the number 6 As the number becomes, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes higher, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is the highest, 6 As the number of, 5 number, 4 number, 3 number, and 2 number, the variable display result when stopped and displayed as a reach symbol becomes "big hit", and the rate of being controlled to the big hit game state is low. Therefore, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the lowest. In the reach symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be the reach symbols may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit". The number of determination values assigned to each decorative symbol to be a reach symbol may be different, or the number of assigned determination values may be the same regardless of the decorative symbol to be a reach symbol. Depending on the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol may be different.

Following step S223, it is determined whether or not the determined reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. When the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed (step S225). Whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined by referring to the setting suggestion effect execution decision table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution. You can do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. The presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be either "no effect" in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed or "with effect" in which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

Based on the determination result of step S225, it is determined whether or not it is determined to "have an effect" to execute the setting suggestion effect (step S226). When it is determined that "no effect" is not executed (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is terminated. When it is determined that "with effect" (step S226; Yes), the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The effect control CPU 120 may receive a set value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and store the notified set value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As a result, in step S227, the set value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, the setting suggestion pattern is determined (step S228), and then the stop symbol determination process is terminated. The setting suggestion pattern can be selected from a plurality of setting suggestion patterns by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the setting suggestion pattern. It should be decided. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updatable by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution decision table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance the table data constituting the determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table TA01 or the like. In the determination table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "with effect" for executing the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the variable display result is "miss". In such a setting of the determination ratio, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the setting suggestion effect is not executed. In the setting suggestion effect execution decision table, the number of determination values assigned to the presence / absence of the setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. ..

FIG. 10-4 (A) shows a configuration example of the setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The suggestion content of these setting suggestion patterns differs depending on whether or not the symbol display color is changed and the display color when the symbol display color is changed. The symbol display color is a display color of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and can be changed to a suggestion display color including copper, silver, and gold in addition to red, which is a normal display color. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, and suggests that the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. The pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper color, and suggests confirmation that the set value is 2 or more. The pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that there is a high degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. The pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, and suggests confirmation that it is 6, which is the highest set value. As described above, in the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol, it is possible to suggest the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to whether or not the symbol display color has changed and the symbol display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4 (B) shows a setting example relating to the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance the table data constituting the determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4 (B) as the setting suggestion pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, the setting suggestion pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11 or the like. In the determination table TA11, there is a portion where the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed, the reach symbol becomes a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, so that the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is high. When the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-0, the expectation level which is an advantageous setting value for the player is low, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. It is confirmed that there is. Further, when the setting suggestion effect is executed by the pattern RE-2, the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed by the pattern RE-3, the highest setting value is obtained. It is confirmed that it is 6. As described above, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the reach symbol includes a symbol display mode that suggests control of the jackpot gaming state such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a symbol display mode of 7. It includes a symbol display mode that suggests control of a jackpot gaming state such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number and suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the reach symbol is displayed in the normal display color to give a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state, and then the symbol display color is changed. The suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state will be continued, and the suggestions regarding the set values will be made.

The setting suggestion effect can be executed so that the effect mode differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined in the pattern RE-1, so that the symbol display color is not changed to the copper color. In this way, as a symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, the symbol display color. Is different whether or not is changed to copper color. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 6, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined in the pattern RE-3, so that the symbol display color is not changed to gold. In this way, the symbol display color is gold as a symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine is 6. Whether or not it is changed to is different.

The setting suggestion effect was stopped and displayed as a reach symbol in place of the one that changes the symbol display color, which is the display color of the decorative symbol that was stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, or in addition to the one that changes the symbol display color. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape or pattern of the decorative pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, display of a background image, an outer frame image or any other effect image, output of sound by speakers 8L, 8R, lighting of decorative light emitters such as game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED, operation of movable members for effect, these. It may change the production mode by any production device such as a combination of a part or all. For the setting suggestion effect and other arbitrary effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, arbitrary data related to the effect control, arbitrary data not related to the effect control, or data obtained by combining these are predetermined for performing the effect. It may be feasible if it satisfies one or more conditional expressions. The effect of changing the pattern display color is also called the change effect.

The plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and a pattern that can be determined even when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled. For example, pattern RE-0 and pattern RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio even when the variable display result is "missing", whereas pattern RE-2 and pattern RE-3 are variable display. It may be possible to determine at a predetermined ratio only when the result is "big hit", and it may not be possible to determine when the variable display result is "missing". In this case, the pattern RE-2 is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the pattern RE-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the effect processing during variable display, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S241). When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S241; No), control for executing various effects is performed as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, off, and blinking. It suffices that various effects can be performed by a predetermined effect device by operating a movable member for effect such as a movable body 32, or by combining a part or all of them.

In the variable display during effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step S242). In the case of the advance notice effect period (step S242; Yes), the control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step S243). When it is not the advance notice effect period (step S242; No), or after the control of step S243 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step S244). In the case of the reach effect period (step S244; Yes), the control to execute the reach effect is performed (step S245). When the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol is stopped and displayed by the control of step S245 and then the reach effect is executed after the symbol display color is changed, the control of the jackpot gaming state is suggested and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used. It is possible to make suggestions regarding the set value.

When it is not the reach effect period (step S244; No), or after the control of step S245 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step S246). The change effect period may be predetermined as the execution period of the effect of changing the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. In the case of the change effect period (step S246; Yes), the control to execute the change effect is performed (step S247). When it is not the change effect period (step S246; No), or after the control of step S247 is performed, for example, the decorative pattern is variable based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. After performing control for executing the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step S248), the effect process during the variable display is terminated.

The change effect period may be set to a different time length depending on the effect mode of the change effect. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period longer than the first period, and the pattern RE- In the case of 2, the change effect period may be set to a third period longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest fourth period. Generally, when a player notifies an advantageous effect (advantageous effect), the player takes an image or a video of the effect on a mobile terminal owned by the player and shoots it on an SNS (Social). There is a tendency to post on websites that require membership registration such as Networking Service) and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate shooting time cannot be secured. On the other hand, for productions that are often performed even in disadvantageous cases (disadvantageous productions), since the motivation for shooting is not aroused, if the execution period of the disadvantageous productions is long, the player will be rather uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of the advantageous effect is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and the execution period of the unfavorable effect is shorter than that of the advantageous effect to reduce the discomfort. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the effect when the effect advantageous to the player is executed, and it is possible to secure the shooting time. Further, by securing the shooting time, the shot images and moving images can be published by the player on the Internet, and the public interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, in many cases, by disclosing the images taken by which pachinko machine 1 in which game field, the game field was advertised by the players from the game field side. become. As described above, by securing the shooting time when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the player but also to the game hall side.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S249). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S249; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and the process waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so. When a symbol confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (confirmed decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S250). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S251). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S252), the variable display effect process is terminated.

FIG. 10-6 shows an execution example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6 (A) shows an effect execution example HD101 in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the reach is established. When the decorative symbols corresponding to the numbers 7 are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right", the reach is established and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. FIG. 10-6 (B) shows an effect execution example HD102, which is a reach development in which the reach effect of normal reach shifts to the reach effect of super reach. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed, and the effect image in the reach effect of the super reach is displayed. FIG. 10-6 (C) shows an effect execution example HD103 in which a change effect that is a setting suggestion effect is executed. The effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed by superimposing it on the reach symbol that is stopped and displayed. In addition, by displaying an effect image for notifying a message such as "change the symbol display color !!", it is suggested to change the symbol display color.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows an effect execution example HD111 in which the symbol display color does not change due to the pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the pattern display color is changed to copper color by the pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the pattern display color changes to silver due to the pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD 113 in which the pattern display color is changed to gold by the pattern RE-3. In the effect execution example HD111, the display color of the reach pattern does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and the display color remains red, which is the normal display color. In this way, the failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. In the effect execution example HD112, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to copper color by the pattern RE-1, which suggests that the set value is 2 or more. In the effect execution example HD113, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to silver by the pattern RE-2, which suggests that the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. In the effect execution example HD114, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to gold by the pattern RE-3, which suggests the determination of 6 which is the highest set value.

In addition to the change effect that can change the display color of the reach pattern, the setting suggestion effect suggests the jackpot expectation by any effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a look-ahead notice effect, and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. May be able to make suggestions about. During the execution of the variable display, it may be possible to make a suggestion regarding the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state. In the case of executing an arbitrary effect, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed, and the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed and pachinko. It may include the case of making a suggestion regarding the set value of the gaming machine 1. When performing an arbitrary effect, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the suggestion ends, and the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed, and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related. It may include the case of making a suggestion.

The suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may suggest, for example, whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. .. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns having different determination ratios depending on whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the suggestion is made by the effect mode of the pattern determined at a high rate so that the player can recognize that the set value has been changed. Can be diversified to improve the interest in pachinko.

While the variable display is being executed, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state may be given, while the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be given. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine is accompanied by the execution of the big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and the big hit medium effect (effect corresponding to the first round and the second round). You may make a suggestion about the setting value of 1. In some cases, the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested without suggesting the control of the jackpot gaming state.

Instead of some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, or with some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, make suggestions for controlling a state that is different from the jackpot gaming state and is advantageous to the player. It may be a thing. For example, it may make a suggestion regarding a probabilistic state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as an advantageous state, a state in which an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given may be suggested according to whether or not it is controlled.

(Explanation of feature units 25AK to 28AK)
Next, a case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a board-side component and a frame-side component as the feature portions 25AK to 28AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a board-side component including an electric component provided on the board side, which is the side of the gaming board 2, and a frame-side component including an electric component provided on the frame side, which is the side of the gaming machine frame 3. And have. When controlling the execution or progress of a normal game or effect, an electric signal is transmitted from the control board to various electric parts in a state where the board-side component and the frame-side component are normally connected. Further, electric components such as sensors and switches transmit electric signals as detection signals to the control board. On the other hand, when inspecting or testing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, even if the board-side parts and the frame-side parts are not normally connected, at least a part of the game or production can be executed. Is required to do. In the feature parts 25AK to 28AK, even if the board side parts and the frame side parts are not normally connected, a part that can execute the same effect control as the normally connected state is provided, and the other parts are provided. , Enables production control that is different from the normally connected state.

FIG. 11-1 shows a configuration example relating to various boards and wiring for controlling the execution and progress of the effect. In this configuration example, the effect control board 12, the board-side IC board 25AKB1, and the electric components connected to the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are provided on the board side, which is the side of the game board 2. On the frame side, which is the side of the gaming machine frame 3 serving as the front frame, a frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and electrical components connected to the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are provided.

For example, on the back surface of the gaming machine frame 3, which is the first member, the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is provided at a predetermined position. On the back surface of the game board 2 which is the second member, the effect control board 12 and the board side IC board 25AKB1 are provided at predetermined positions. In this case, the effect control board 12 and the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are included in the board-side components. The frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is included in the frame-side component.

The effect control board 12 is configured to be capable of mounting, for example, an effect control microcomputer 25AK120, an external ROM 25AK121, an external RAM 25AK122, an effect data memory 25AK123, and the like. Some or all of these electronic components may be detachably attached by inserting or removing the connector pin from the connector socket, and other components may be detachably attached by soldering or the like. You may. In the effect control board 12, electronic components including a plurality of types of storage circuits such as an external ROM 25AK121, an external RAM 25AK122, and an effect data memory 25AK123 are mounted in a state of being electrically connectable to the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. Further, the effect control board 12 is provided with cable connectors 25AKT11 and 25AKT12.

A board-side operation motor 25AKM1, a board-side decorative LED 25AKD1, a board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, and a board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 are connected to the board-side IC board 25AKB1. Further, a cable connector 25AKT21 is provided on the board-side IC board 25AKB1.

The cable connector 25AKT11 of the effect control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT21 of the board-side IC board 25AKB1 may be any connector ports configured so that the cable 25AKA1 can be attached and detached. When these cable connectors are connector ports, the cable 25AKA1 is attached to the cable connectors 25AKT11 and 25AKT21 by inserting the connector plug of the cable 25AKA1. By attaching the cable 25AKA1 to the cable connector 25AKT11 of the effect control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT21 of the board side IC board 25AKB1, the effect control board 12 can be physically and electrically connected to the board side IC board 25AKB1.

The board-side operation motor 25AKM1 moves the board-side movable body, which is the movable body 32 provided on the game board 2, between a retracted position which is a predetermined origin position and an advance position different from the retracted position. It supplies the driving force to move forward and backward. The board-side operation motor 25AKM1 may be connected to the board-side movable body via, for example, a link mechanism including various gears. The board-side decorative LED 25AKD1 is included in the board-side light emitting body, and is provided so as to be capable of emitting light at a predetermined position of the game board 2. The board-side decorative LED 25AKD1 may be capable of emitting light by receiving a drive signal from a driver IC provided on the board-side IC board 25AKB1.

The board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 can detect that the board-side movable body 32 is at a predetermined origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 is turned on when the board-side movable body is detected at the origin position, and is turned off when the board-side movable body is not detected at the origin position. .. The board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 can detect that the board-side movable body is in an advance position different from the origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is turned on when the board-side movable body is detected at the advanced position, and is turned off when the board-side movable body is not detected at the advanced position. ..

The frame side IC board 25AKB2 includes a rotation motor 310, a frame side operation motor 311, a vibration motor 312, a production LED 313, a frame side decorative LED 25AKD2, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, and a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4. The frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 and the frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6 are connected. Further, a cable connector 25AKT22 is provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2.

The cable connector 25AKT12 of the effect control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 may be any connector ports configured so that the cable 25AKA2 can be attached and detached. When these cable connectors are connector ports, the cable 25AKA2 is attached to the cable connectors 25AKT12 and 25AKT22 by inserting the connector plug of the cable 25AKA2. By attaching the cable 25AKA2 to the cable connector 25AKT12 of the effect control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame side IC board 25AKB2, the effect control board 12 can be physically and electrically connected to the frame side IC board 25AKB2.

The rotary motor 310 supplies a driving force for rotatably operating the rotating body included in the movable body provided in the gaming machine frame 3. The rotating body may be provided, for example, inside the push button 31B, and may be configured to be rotatable around the fixed body fixed to the base body. In the rotary motor 310, for example, the rotary shaft may be connected to the rotating body via a link mechanism including various gears. The frame-side operation motor 311 moves the frame-side movable body included in the movable body provided in the game machine frame 3 into a retracted position which is a predetermined origin position and an advance position or a protruding position different from the retracted position. Provides a driving force to move forward and backward. The frame-side operation motor 311 may be connected to the frame-side movable body, for example, by means that the rotating shaft is connected to the frame-side movable body via a link mechanism including various gears. The vibration motor 312 is provided inside the stick controller 31A, and supplies a driving force for vibrating the operation rod and the operation lever of the stick controller 31A as a vibration effect. The vibration motor 312 may be configured as, for example, an eccentric motor, and may vibrate the entire motor by centrifugal force during rotation.

The effect LED 313 is included in the light emitting body on the frame side, and is provided inside the push button 31B. The light emitting effect by causing the effect LED 313 to emit light may be able to encourage the player's operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B. The effect LED 313 may be capable of emitting light by receiving a drive signal from a driver IC provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB1. The frame-side decorative LED 25AKD2 is included in the frame-side light emitting body, and is provided so as to be capable of emitting light at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3. The frame-side decorative LED 25AKD2 includes a plurality of LEDs provided at different positions of the gaming machine frame 3, such as a top frame LED, an upper frame LED, a left frame LED, a right frame LED, and a lower frame LED. The frame-side decorative LED 25AKD2 may be capable of emitting light by receiving a drive signal from a driver IC provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2.

The push sensor 35B can detect the player's action such as pressing the push button 31B, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the push sensor 35B is turned on when the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected, and is turned off when the pressing operation on the push button 31B is not detected.

The controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 can detect that the operation rod and the operation lever of the stick controller 31A are at a predetermined origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 is turned on when the operating rod or operating lever is detected at the origin position, and is turned off when the operating rod or operating lever is not detected at the origin position. The controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 can detect that the operation rod and the operation lever of the stick controller 31B are in a tilt position different from the origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 is turned on when the operating rod or the operating lever is detected at the tilted position, and is turned off when the operating rod or the operating lever is not detected at the tilted position.

The frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 can detect that the frame-side movable body is at a predetermined origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 is turned on when the frame-side movable body is detected at the origin position, and is turned off when the frame-side movable body is not detected at the origin position. .. The frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6 can detect that the frame-side movable body is in an advance position different from the origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6 is turned on when the frame-side movable body is detected at the advanced position, and is turned off when the frame-side movable body is not detected at the advanced position. ..

FIG. 11-2 shows an operation example of the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 included in the frame-side movable body. The effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and can advance so as to project outward from the surface of the gaming machine frame 3.

FIG. 11-2 (A) shows an initial state before the operation, and the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 are in the retracted position which is the origin position. After that, as the frame-side operation motor 311 rotates, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B), the slide member 25AKX21 starts advancing in the effect device 25AKV21, and the slide member 25AKX22 starts advancing in the effect device 25AKV22. .. Further, when the frame-side operation motor 311 rotates, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (C), the slide member 25AKX21 moves to the final advance position in the effect device 25AKV21, and the slide member 25AKX22 in the effect device 25AKV22. Moves to the final advance position.

The frame-side movable body constitutes, for example, a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is in the first state in the retracted position or the stored position corresponding to the origin position, and the protruding position or the expanded position corresponding to the advanced position. Anything that can be changed into two states is sufficient. The frame-side movable body may include a single or a plurality of effect devices that can be changed into a first state and a second state different from the first state at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3.

FIG. 11-3 shows a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control microcomputer 25AK120 may be any effect control microprocessor that integrates a plurality of electronic components. The external ROM 25AK121 is a specific content of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 25AK120, such as instruction codes, management data, table data, and various data constituting the effect control pattern that configure the system program and the user program executed by the CPU 25AK131. Is fixedly memorized. The external RAM 25AK 122 temporarily stores various data and the like as an auxiliary area of the internal RAM 25AK 133. The effect data memory 25AK123 fixedly stores control data for effect such as image data, voice control data, light emission control data, and motor control data.

The effect control microcomputer 25AK120 shown in FIG. 11-3 has a CPU 25AK131, a timer circuit 25AK135, an interrupt controller 25AK136, a serial communication circuit 25AK137, a clock circuit 25AK138, a VDP25AK140, and a voice processing circuit connected via a module bus 25AK130. It includes 25AK141, a lamp control circuit 25AK142, and a motor control circuit 25AK143. Further, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 is provided with an internal ROM 25AK132, an internal RAM 25AK133, and a watchdog timer 25AK134.

The CPU 25AK131 is configured in the same manner as the effect control CPU 120, and constitutes a processor core (CPU core) that executes control processing according to a computer program for effect control. The internal ROM 25AK132 fixedly stores a basic program of control processing executed by the CPU 25AK131, such as firmware, and system setting data unique to the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. The internal RAM 25AK133 provides a work area for the CPU 25AK131. The watchdog timer 25AK134 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the setting of the built-in register, and when the measurement time elapses after the monitoring time (timeout time) and a time-out occurs, a time-out signal becomes a time-out signal. Generate a signal.

The timer circuit 25AK135 is a circuit capable of generating real-time interrupts and measuring time. The timer circuit 25AK135 may have a function as an RTC (Real Time Clock). The interrupt controller 25AK136 is a circuit capable of controlling various interrupt requests generated by the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. The serial communication circuit 25AK137 is a circuit capable of transmitting and receiving communication data by a serial signal method to various boards and circuits other than the effect control board 12. The clock circuit 25AK138 is a circuit capable of generating a clock signal to be supplied to each circuit of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120.

The VDP25AK140 determines the control content of the image display in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the CPU 25AK131, the register setting, and the like. The VDP25AK140 may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing generally referred to as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

The voice processing circuit 25AK141 controls to be able to generate a voice signal used for voice output by the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and register settings from the CPU 25AK131 and VDP25AK140. For example, the voice processing circuit 25AK141 reads out the voice control data used when controlling the voice output mode including the sound effect from the effect data memory 25AK123 based on the voice control command from the CPU 25AK131, and the voice control board 13 Supply to. The control signal indicating the voice control data may include a sound designation signal and a sound effect signal.

The lamp control circuit 25AK142 generates an illumination signal that becomes a drive control signal according to a light emission mode such as light emission or non-light emission of a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9, a panel side decorative LED 25AKD1, a frame side decorative LED 25AKD2, and a directing LED 313. Control as much as possible. For example, the lamp control circuit 25AK 142 reads the light emission control data used for controlling the light emission mode of the light emission member from the effect data memory 25AK 123 based on the light emission control command from the CPU 25AK 130, and supplies the light emission control data to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

The motor control circuit 25AK143 controls so as to be able to generate a motor signal that is a drive control signal according to the drive mode of the panel side operation motor 25AKM1, the rotation motor 310, the frame side operation motor 311 and the vibration motor 312. For example, the motor control circuit 25AK143 reads out the motor control data used when controlling the operation mode of various motors from the effect data memory 25AK123 based on the motor control command from the CPU 25AK131, and supplies the motor control data to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

FIG. 11-4 shows a configuration example of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The serial communication circuit 25AK137 is provided with various circuits that enable transmission / reception of communication data by a serial signal method. The serial communication circuit 25AK137 includes a bus interface 25AK151 connected via an internal bus 25AK150, a decoding processing unit 25AK152, a transmission / reception controller 25AK153, a first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154, and a second transmission / reception circuit 25AK155.

The bus interface 25AK151 has an interface function between the module bus 25AK130 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 and the internal bus 25AK150 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, and has communication commands and control data between various circuits of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. Enables transmission such as. The decoding processing unit 25AK152 executes decoding processing such as light emission control data compressed by the lossless compression method, and converts the data into a communication format. The transmission / reception controller 25AK153 controls the transmission / reception of communication data in the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The transmission / reception controller 25AK153 is provided with a communication setting register 25AK153A. The communication setting register 25AK153A includes, for example, a serial mode register, a serial control register, a serial status register, a transmission / reception control register, and the like, and stores register data indicating communication control settings and communication status according to communication commands.

The first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154 is a circuit capable of transmitting / receiving serial signal type communication data corresponding to the serial input / output port of the first system. The serial input / output port of the first system may correspond to, for example, the cable connector 25AKT11, and may be capable of executing serial communication with the board-side IC board 25AKB1. The first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154 includes a reception data register 25AK156R, a reception shift register 25AK156S, a transmission data register 25AK157R, and a transmission shift register 25AK157S.

The second transmission / reception circuit 25AK155 is a circuit capable of transmitting / receiving serial signal type communication data corresponding to the serial input / output port of the second system. The serial input / output port of the second system may correspond to, for example, the cable connector 25AKT12, and may be capable of executing serial communication with the frame-side IC board 25AKB2. The second transmission / reception circuit 25AK156 includes a reception data register 25AK158R, a reception shift register 25AK158S, a transmission data register 25AK159R, and a transmission shift register 25AK159S.

The received data registers 25AK156R and 25AK158R store the received data by serial communication in a FIFO (First-In First-Out) method. The reception shift registers 25AK156S and 25AK158S convert the received data from the serial signal format to the parallel signal format (parallel conversion). The received data converted by the receive shift register 25AK156S is stored in the received data register 25AK156R. The received data converted by the receive shift register 25AK158S is stored in the received data register 25AK158R.

The transmission data registers 25AK157R and 25AK159R store transmission data by serial communication in a FIFO method. The transmission data stored in the transmission data register 25AK157R is supplied to the transmission shift register 25AK157S. The transmission data stored in the transmission data register 25AK159R is supplied to the transmission shift register 25AK159S. The transmission shift registers 25AK157S and 25AK159S sequentially send out transmission data to convert (serial conversion) from a parallel signal format to a serial signal format and transmit the transmission data.

FIG. 11-5 is a block diagram showing a signal flow in the frame-side IC board 25AKB2. The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 can be replaced with the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. When a control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is output from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12, the drive / light emission control driver 900 to which this control signal is input is a logic circuit (gate circuit 901 and an integrated circuit 901). It is configured to output a drive signal to the circuit 902). The logic circuit (gate circuit 901 and integrated circuit 902) is a circuit for driving the vibration motor 312.

FIG. 11-6 shows a specific flow of signals from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the vibration motor 312. In the drive / light emission control driver 900, a control signal for driving the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120. The drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs the first signal and the second signal to the gate circuit 901. The gate circuit 901 is configured by combining three NAND circuits. The gate circuit 901 is provided with a first NAND circuit 901A, a second NAND circuit 902B, and a third NAND circuit 901C. The first NAND circuit 901A is connected so that the first signal is input to both the input terminals A and B. The second NAND circuit 902B is connected so that the second signal is input to the input terminal A, and the output signal of the first NAND circuit 901A is connected so as to be input to the input terminal B. The third NAND circuit 901C is connected so that the output signal of the second NAND circuit 902B is input to both the input terminals A and B. Then, the output signal of the third NAND circuit 901C is connected so as to be input to the integrated circuit 902, and the output signal of the integrated circuit 902 is connected so as to be input to the signal motor 312.

FIG. 11-7 shows the logic of the input / output signals of the NAND circuits 901A to 901C and the integrated circuit 902. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the vibration motor 312 is not operated. At this time, the first signal of "1" corresponding to the H level is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the vibration motor 312 is operated. At this time, the first signal of "0" corresponding to the L level is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900.

When the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs a second signal fixed at the H level. When some error occurs, such as a failure of the drive / light emission control driver 900, the drive / light emission control driver 900 may output an L-level second signal. That is, the second signal is a signal showing behavior that is not related to the control signal from the effect control CPU 120.

The vibration motor 312 incorporates a circuit that converts an input signal into inverse logic and a drive portion that is driven by a signal from the circuit, and when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at L level. It is a motor configured to operate (vibrate) and stop when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at H level.

The integrated circuit 902 is a circuit that outputs an L level signal when an H level signal is input and outputs an H level signal when an L level signal is input. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, in the integrated circuit 902, the operating voltage related to the input is 5V, while the operating voltage related to the output is 18V.

As shown in FIG. 11-7, whether or not the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900 are transmitted. Four patterns of control are performed depending on the combination of whether or not they are input.

The first pattern in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input to the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the H level first signal is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. 1 An H-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 is sent to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

The second pattern in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900 will be described. When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an L-level first signal. An L-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 is sent to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the L level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the L-level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 operates (vibrates).

A third pattern will be described in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is out of order and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input to the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the H level first signal is output from the drive / light emission control driver 900. 1 An H-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

A fourth pattern will be described in which the drive / light emission control driver 900 is out of order and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900. When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an L-level first signal. An L-level first signal is input to the input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive / light emission control driver 900 to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

In this way, only when the drive / light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input to the drive / light emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120 for vibration The motor 312 is designed to operate, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an operation abnormality of the vibration motor 312.

The operating voltage of each effect member will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-6, the power supply board 700 that supplies the power supply voltage to each member is connected to the voltage generation circuit 701 provided on the effect control board 12, and the voltage generation circuit 701 is supplied from the power supply board 700. The operating voltage (18V) of the vibration motor 312 is generated from the power supply voltage. The operating voltage (18V) of the vibration motor 312 is supplied to the vibration motor 312 via the integrated circuit 902.

The voltage generation circuit 702 provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 generates the operating voltage (5V) of the drive / light emission control driver 900 using the voltage of 18V supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701. The voltage generation circuit 703 provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 generates the operating voltage (12V) of the rotary motor 310 using the voltage of 18V supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701. The operating voltage (12V) of the rotary motor 310 is supplied to the rotary motor 310 via the integrated circuit 903. As described above, the operating voltage of the drive / light emission control driver 900 and the rotating motor 310 is generated from the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, when a control signal for causing the effect LED 313 to emit light is output from the effect control board 12, the drive / light emission control driver 900 to which the control signal is input emits light to the effect LED 313. It is configured to output a control signal.

As shown in FIG. 11-8, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED composed of a red light emitting element 313A, a blue light emitting element 313B, and a green light emitting element 313C. As shown in FIG. 11-8, the red light emitting element 313A and the blue light emitting element 313B are connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900. Further, the drive / light emission control driver 900 outputs an R control signal for causing the red light emitting element 313A to emit light and a B control signal for causing the blue light emitting element 313B to emit light, and the R control signal is sent to the red light emitting element 313A. The B control signal is input and is connected so as to be input to the blue light emitting element 313B.

The green light emitting element 313C is not connected to the drive / light emitting control driver 900, but is connected to the ground. If the input terminal of the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of them, it is conceivable that a current flows into the input terminal due to static electricity and the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements are damaged. .. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-8, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage. Further, although the current flow and damage can be prevented by connecting the green light emitting element 313C to the drive / light emission control driver 900, the terminal of the drive / light emission control driver 900 is used for other effect members. You will not be able to do it. Therefore, by connecting the green light emitting element 313C to the ground, the terminal of the drive / light emitting control driver 900 can be effectively used (other effect members can be connected), and current flow and damage can be prevented. ..

As described above, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED, but is used in an effect in which only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and an effect in which only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light. That is, it is configured so that only one of red and blue can emit light. Even when the red light emitting LED and the blue light emitting LED, which can execute only red light emission, are provided as separate members without providing the full color LED, only one of red and blue light emission is possible. However, the cost increases by providing a plurality of light emitting members, the installation space increases by connecting a plurality of members (for example, the land on the substrate increases when soldering, and the members are connected to each other). Since it is expected that this will lead to an increase in the interval to prevent short circuits), by using the effect LED 313 as a full-color LED, while suppressing the increase in cost and the installation space for the effect member, the red color and It is possible to execute the light emission effect of any one of the blue colors.

FIG. 11-9 shows an operation example when a detection signal is input to the frame-side IC board 25AKB2. The external RAM 25AK122 shown in FIG. 11-9 is provided with a state data storage area 25AK122A. The frame-side IC board 25AKB2 shown in FIG. 11-9 is provided with a serial communication circuit 25AK237. The state data storage area 25AK122A may be provided in the internal RAM 25AK133, or may be configured as a dedicated register different from the external RAM 25AK122 and the internal RAM 25AK133. The storage data of the reception data registers 25AK156R and 25AK158R included in the serial communication circuit 25AK137 may be processed as the storage data of the state data storage area 122A.

The serial communication circuit 25AK237 corresponds to the detection signals input by the parallel signal method from each of the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the open / close member origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the open / close member open detection switch 25AKC6. The detection status data is converted into serial signal type communication data and output. At this time, if the serial communication circuit 25AK237 inputs the detection signals from each sensor or switch and detects the rising edge of each detection signal, the data signal indicating the on-state bit value "1" as the corresponding bit data. May be transmittable. Alternatively, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 continuously determines the state of the detection signal from each sensor or switch a plurality of times, and when it is repeatedly determined that the signal level in the detection signal is H level, the corresponding bit. A data signal indicating the bit value "1" in the ON state may be transmitted as data. The serial signal system communication data output from the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is transmitted to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 included in the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12 via the cable connector 25AKT22, the cable 25AKA2, and the cable connector 25AKT12. Will be done.

The board-side IC board 25AKB1 is also provided with a serial communication circuit similar to the serial communication circuit 25AK237. In the board-side IC board 25AKB1, the detection status data corresponding to the detection signals input by the parallel signal method from each of the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 and the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is the communication data of the serial signal method. Convert to and output. The communication data output from the serial communication circuit of the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is transmitted to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 included in the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12 via the cable connector 25AKT21, the cable 25AKA1, and the cable connector 25AKT11. Be transmitted.

In the effect control board 12, the serial communication circuit 25AKT137 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the detection state data included in the received data in the state data storage area 25AK122A and stores it. The state data storage area 25AK122A may be secured in the external RAM 25AK122 as a buffer area that can store the detected state data.

The state data storage area 25AK122A is configured to include a plurality of storage areas for storing and storing bit values of detection state data corresponding to each sensor and switch. Each storage area may correspond to a memory cell capable of holding 1-bit data in, for example, an external RAM 25AK122 provided with a state data storage area 25AK122A. As described above, the state data storage area 25AK122A functions as a plurality of storage areas capable of storing the detection state data of a plurality of bits.

FIG. 11-10 (A) shows a configuration example of the detection state data. The detection state data is configured to include a plurality of bit values such as 8 bits. The detection state data indicates various detection states corresponding to each bit value.

The first bit B1 of the detection state data shown in FIG. 11-10 (A) shows the board-side movable body origin detection state corresponding to whether or not the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is detected at the origin position. ing. The first bit B1 is turned on when the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is detected by the movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1. The second bit B2 of the detection state data indicates the board-side movable body advance detection state corresponding to whether or not the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is detected at the advance position. The second bit B2 is turned on when the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is detected by the movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2. The third bit B3 of the detection state data indicates the button push detection state corresponding to whether or not the push button 31B is detected at the pressed position. The third bit B3 is turned on when the pressed state of the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B.

The fourth bit B4 of the detection state data indicates the controller origin detection state corresponding to whether or not the operation rod or operation lever of the stick controller 31A is detected at the origin position. The fourth bit B4 is turned on when the operating rod or operating lever of the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3. The fifth bit B5 of the detection state data indicates the controller tilt detection state corresponding to whether or not the operation rod or operation lever of the stick controller 31A is detected at the tilt position. The fifth bit B5 is turned on when the operating rod or operating lever of the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4.

The sixth bit B6 of the detection state data indicates the frame-side movable body origin detection state corresponding to whether or not the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is detected at the origin position. The sixth bit B6 is turned on when the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is detected by the frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5. The seventh bit B7 of the detection state data indicates the frame-side movable body advance detection state corresponding to whether or not the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is detected at the advance position. The 7th bit B7 is turned on when the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is detected by the frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6. The eighth bit B8 of the detection state data is an unused bit. The 8th bit B8 is always in the off state when the effect control board 12 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are normally connected.

Each bit value of the detection state data may be set so as to be, for example, the L level bit value "0" in the off state and the H level bit value "1" in the on state (positive logic). .. Alternatively, each bit value of the detection state data may be set to be, for example, the H level bit value "1" in the off state and the L level bit value "0" in the on state (. Negative logic).

In the cable connector 25AKT11 corresponding to the serial input / output port of the first system, for example, the serial input / output terminal is connected to the pull-up resistor or the power supply terminal when the cable 25AKA1 is not attached and the panel side is not connected. Can be configured to. In the cable connector 25AKT12 corresponding to the serial input / output port of the second system, for example, the serial input / output terminal is connected to the pull-up resistor or the power supply terminal when the cable 25AKA2 is not attached and the frame side is not connected. Can be configured to. The pull-up resistor may be built-in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer 25AK120. As a result, each bit corresponding to the detection state data is set to have a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level when the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected.

In the cable connector 25AKT21 of the board side IC board 25AKB1, for example, the serial input / output terminal is connected to the pull-down resistor or the ground terminal when the cable 25AKA1 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit is stopped and the communication is stopped. It can be configured to be. In the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame side IC board 25AKB2, for example, the serial input / output terminal is connected to the pull-down resistor or the ground terminal when the cable 25AKA2 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is stopped. It can be configured to be. As a result, when the effect control board 12, the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by a cable and the power is turned on in the initial connection state, each bit corresponding to the detection state data is set to the L level. The corresponding bit value is set to "0". Alternatively, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 clears the stored data of the external RAM 25AK122 by executing the initial setting process accompanying the power-on, so that the initial value data of the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A As a result, bit data in which all bit values are "0" may be set.

As described above, when the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected, each bit of the detection state data has a bit value “1” corresponding to the H level. In the initial connection state, each bit corresponding to the detection state data has a bit value “0” corresponding to the L level. A connection detection circuit built in or external to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 may be able to detect whether or not the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2 are attached to the cable connectors 25AK11 and 25AK12. The connection detection circuit stores the state data storage area 25AK122A in preference to the first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154 and the second transmission / reception circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 when the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected. The data is updated, and each bit of the detection state data is set to the bit value "1" corresponding to the H level. When the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected, the connection detection circuit may stop the data output by the first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154 or the second transmission / reception circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. When the first transmission / reception circuit 25AK154 and the second transmission / reception circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 are not in the panel side unconnected state or the frame side unconnected state, they give priority to the connection detection circuit and store the state data storage area 25AK122A. The data is updated, and the detection status data included in the received communication data is stored and stored. In this way, the priority settings of the connection detection circuit and the serial communication circuit 25AK137 are different depending on whether or not the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected, and a plurality of storage areas are included. The stored data in the configured state data storage area 122A may be updatable.

It is not limited to the one in which each bit of the detection state data is set by the circuit configuration to which the serial input / output terminal is connected. When the frame side is not connected, the detection state data in which each bit has a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level can be stored and stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A, and when it is in the initial connection state. , The detection state data in which each bit has a bit value “0” corresponding to the L level may be stored and stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A.

The detection state data includes bit data that can specify the connection state as to whether or not various electric components are normally connected. For example, the connection state related to the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 can be specified by the bit data corresponding to the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data. The connection state related to the stick controller 31A can be specified by the bit data corresponding to the 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data. By the bit data corresponding to the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data, it is possible to specify the connection state related to the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22. Further, the unconnected state of the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the unconnected state of the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 can be specified by the bit data corresponding to all the bits of the detection state data.

The first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data are the detection result of the origin position state where the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is at the origin position and the detection result of the advance position state at the advance position. It corresponds to. The board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is not detected at the origin position and the advanced position at the same time. On the other hand, when the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data both have a bit value of "1", the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 detects the board-side movable body at the origin position. In addition to being in the ON state, it is shown that the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is in the ON state in which the board-side movable body at the advance position is detected. Therefore, when the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data become the bit value "1" in the on state at the same time, the board-side movable body or the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 and the board-side movable body are movable. It indicates that a board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, that a part or all of the body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is not normally connected has occurred. The board-side movable body using the movable body 32 may not be detected at either the origin position or the advanced position when the movable body on the board side is moved or stopped between the origin position and the advanced position. Therefore, when the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data become the bit value “0” in the off state at the same time, it does not indicate that the board-side movable body connection error has occurred.

The 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data are the detection result of the origin position state where the operation rod and the operation lever of the stick controller 31A are at the origin position and the detection result of the tilt position state at the tilt position. It corresponds. The operating rod and operating lever of the stick controller 31A are not detected at the origin position and the tilted position at the same time. On the other hand, when the 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data both have a bit value of "1", the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 is in the ON state where the operation rod or operation lever at the origin position is detected. At the same time, it is shown that the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 is in the ON state in which the operation rod and the operation lever at the tilt position are detected. Therefore, when the 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data become the bit value "1" in the on state at the same time, one of the stick controller 31A, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, and the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4. It indicates that a controller connection error, which is an abnormality of the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, that the part or all of the parts are not connected normally has occurred. When the operating rod or operating lever of the stick controller 31A is moved or held between the origin position and the tilted position, it may not be detected at either the origin position or the tilted position. Therefore, when the 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data become the bit value “0” in the off state at the same time, it does not indicate that the controller connection error has occurred.

In the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data, the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 detects the origin position state at the origin position and the advance position state at the advance position. Corresponds to the result. The frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is not detected at the origin position and the advance position at the same time. On the other hand, when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data both have a bit value of "1", the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 detects the frame side movable body at the origin position. In addition to being in the ON state, it is shown that the frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6 is in the ON state in which the frame-side movable body at the advance position is detected. Therefore, when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data become the bit value "1" in the ON state at the same time, the frame side movable body, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the frame side movable body. It indicates that a frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the frame-side movable body, that a part or all of the body advance detection switch 25AKC6 is not normally connected has occurred. The frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 may not be detected at either the origin position or the advance position when moving or stopping between the origin position and the advance position. Therefore, when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data become the bit value “0” in the off state at the same time, it does not indicate that the frame side movable body connection error has occurred.

When the bit values "1" of the first bit B1 to the eighth bit B8 of the detection state data are all on, the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected to the effect control board 12. Is shown. Therefore, when all the bits of the detection state data are simultaneously turned on bit values "1", a board-side unconnected error has occurred that the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is not connected to the effect control board 12. It also shows that the frame side unconnected error that the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the effect control board 12 has occurred.

FIG. 11-10 (B1) shows an example of setting error determination conditions corresponding to a plurality of error types. In the setting example of FIG. 11-10 (B1), the frame-side unconnected error that the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the effect control board 12 is a bit value “1” in which all the bits of the detection state data are on. When is, the error determination condition is satisfied. When all the bits of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the bit value "1" in the on state, the occurrence of the board-side non-connection error and the occurrence of the frame-side non-connection error are included. In the setting example shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when all the bits of the detection state data are the bit value “1” in the on state, among the panel side unconnected error and the frame side unconnected error, in particular, Set so that it can be judged that the error judgment condition of the frame side unconnected error is satisfied. With such a setting, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the on-state bit value “1” as the first information in all of the plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A. In this case, it can be determined that at least the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. On the other hand, a specific combination such as a case where an off-state bit value "0", which is second information different from the first information, is stored in any of a plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A. When the first information and the second information are stored in, the frame-side parts including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side parts including the effect control board 12 are normally connected. It suffices if it can be determined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), the board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality of the connection state related to the board-side movable body, is the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data. The error determination condition is satisfied when and is the bit value "1" in the ON state at the same time. The controller connection error, which is an abnormality of the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, has an error determination condition when the 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data are simultaneously on and the bit value is "1". To establish. The frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the frame-side movable body, occurs when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data have a bit value of "1" in the on state at the same time. The error judgment condition is satisfied.

FIG. 11-10 (B2) shows a setting example different from that of FIG. 11-10 (B1) in terms of error determination conditions corresponding to the frame side unconnected error. In this setting example, the frame-side unconnected error that the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the effect control board 12 is a bit value “1” in which the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously on. , The error determination condition is satisfied. The 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 connected to the frame side IC board 25AKB2, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the frame side movable body advancement. The detection state by each of the detection switches 25AKC6 is shown. Then, when the frame side is not connected, each bit corresponding to the detection state data has a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level. Therefore, even if it is set so that it can be determined that the error determination condition of the frame side unconnected error is satisfied when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data is the bit value "1" in the on state. good. With such a setting, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 is set to a plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A, and the bit values “1” are all on for the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7. In the first combination including, at least the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is stored when the on-state bit value "1" which is the first information and the off-state bit value "0" which is the second information are stored. It can be determined that the frame-side component including the above and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. On the other hand, in the second combination in which the bit value "0" in the off state is included in any of the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 in the plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A, the first information When the bit value "1" in the on state and the bit value "0" in the off state which is the second information are stored, the frame side component including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the effect control board are stored. It suffices if it can be determined that the board-side parts including the 12 are normally connected.

FIG. 11-11 shows an example of data storage in the state data storage area 25AK122A. The state data storage area 25AK122A can store and store the detection state data included in the received data of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The detected state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A can be read by the CPU 25AK131 and used for determining a connection error including a frame side unconnected error.

FIG. 11-11 (A) shows an example of data storage of the state data storage area 122A in the initial connection state. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the serial input / output terminals on each board are in the initial connection state in which the effect control board 12, the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2. As the initial value data of the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 122A, all the bit data having a bit value of "0" are stored and stored according to the circuit configuration to which Alternatively, by executing the initial setting process by the CPU 25AK131, bit data having a bit value of "0" may be stored and stored in the state data storage area 122A in response to the case of the initial connection state. .. Alternatively, due to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, all the bits have a bit value of "0" as the initial value data of the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 122A corresponding to the case of the initial connection state. Data may be stored and stored.

FIG. 11-11 (B) shows an example of data storage of the state data storage area 122A in the origin position state. Following the initial connection state, the board-side parts and frame-side parts such as the board-side movable body using the movable body 32, the operation rod and operation lever of the stick controller 31A, and the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22. The detection state data related to the detection state is acquired by the communication data received by the serial communication circuit 25AK137 from the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2. In response to turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the origin return process for returning the board-side component or the frame-side component to the origin position may be executed. As a result, the detection state data corresponding to the origin position state is stored and stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. In the detection state data corresponding to the origin position state, the first bit B1, the fourth bit B4, and the sixth bit B6 have a bit value "1" corresponding to the on state, and the other bit data correspond to the off state. The value is "0". As shown in FIG. 11-10 (A), the first bit B1 has a bit value of "1" corresponding to the board-side movable body origin detection state, and the fourth bit B4 has a bit value corresponding to the controller origin detection state. It becomes "1", and the sixth bit B6 becomes a bit value "1" corresponding to the frame side movable body origin detection state.

FIG. 11-11 (C) shows an example of data storage of the state data storage area 122A when advancement of the movable body on the board side and tilting of the controller are detected. The board-side movable body advance is detected by the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 when the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 moves to the advance position. The controller tilt is detected by the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 when the operation rod or the operation lever of the stick controller 31A moves to the tilt position. When the board-side movable body is detected at the advanced position, the detection signal from the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 is turned off, and the detection signal from the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is turned on. Therefore, the detection state data when the board-side movable body advance is detected has a bit value "0" corresponding to the off state of the first bit B1 and a bit value "1" corresponding to the on state of the second bit B2. Will be. Further, when the operation rod or the operation lever of the stick controller 31A is detected at the tilted position, the detection signal from the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 is turned off, and the detection signal from the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 is turned on. Therefore, in the detection state data when the controller tilt is detected, the fourth bit B4 has a bit value “0” corresponding to the off state, and the fifth bit B5 has a bit value “1” corresponding to the on state.

FIG. 11-11 (D) shows an example of data storage of the state data storage area 122A in the frame side unconnected state. The serial input / output terminals on the effect control board 12 are connected in the board side unconnected state or the frame side unconnected state in which the effect control board 12 and the board side IC board 25AKB1 or the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected by the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2. According to the circuit configuration, all the bit data having a bit value of "1" are stored and stored as the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. Alternatively, a connection detection circuit built in or external to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 may store and store all bit data having a bit value of "1" as storage data in the state data storage area 25AK122A. Alternatively, due to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, all the bit data having a bit value of "1" are stored as the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A in response to the case where the frame side is not connected. It may be stored and stored.

FIG. 11-12 shows a setting example of the driver IC. A plurality of driver ICs are mounted on the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2. The plurality of driver ICs include a driver IC that functions as a light emitter driver that drives a light emitter such as an LED among electrical components, and a driver IC that functions as a motor drive driver that drives a motor among electrical components. Just do it. A driver IC address is set for each driver IC.

Each driver IC can set a different address for each driver IC as a driver IC address by setting a plurality of terminals provided for decoding address input to H level or L level, respectively. For example, a driver IC provided with 5 terminals for inputting a decoded address can set up to 32 types of addresses. Alternatively, the driver IC provided with 6 terminals for decoding address input can set up to 64 types of addresses. Address information is included in the input data of the driver IC. The driver IC decodes the data whose address information included in the input data matches the set driver IC address in a parallel signal format, and outputs the data from a plurality of output terminals such as 24 terminals. In each driver IC, output terminal numbers are assigned corresponding to a plurality of output terminals. For example, "01" to "24" are assigned as output terminal numbers to the output terminals of the 24-channel driver IC. ..

As shown in FIG. 11-12 (A), the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is equipped with six driver ICs to which addresses "01" to "06" are assigned as driver IC addresses. The driver IC to which the address "01" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are the first upper frame lamps provided on the upper side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. Has been done. The full-color LED is configured to include a red light emitting element, a blue light emitting element, and a green light emitting element, and can emit light by any light emitting color in which three colors of red, blue, and green are combined. The driver IC to which the address "02" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are the second upper frame lamps provided on the upper side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. Has been done. The driver IC to which the address "03" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are right frame lamps provided on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. There is.

The driver IC to which the address "04" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are left frame lamps provided on the left side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. There is. The driver IC to which the address "05" is assigned is connected to four full-color LEDs, which are lower frame lamps provided on the lower side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. ing. Further, the driver IC to which the address "05" is assigned is connected to four full-color LEDs which are button internal lamps provided inside the push button 31B as the effect LED 313. The driver IC to which the address "06" is assigned is connected to the rotation motor 310, the frame-side operation motor 311 and the vibration motor 312.

As shown in FIG. 11-12 (B), the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is equipped with three driver ICs to which addresses "07" to "09" are assigned as driver IC addresses. The driver IC to which the address "07" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs used for the center decoration among the plurality of LEDs included in the board-side decoration LED 25AKD1. The driver IC to which the address "08" is assigned is connected to five full-color LEDs used for the stage lamp among the plurality of LEDs included in the board-side decorative LED 25AKD1. Further, the driver IC to which the address "08" is assigned is connected to three full-color LEDs for decoration of the attacker among the plurality of LEDs included in the board-side decorative LED 25AKD1. The driver IC to which the address "09" is assigned is connected to the board-side operation motor 25AKM1.

If the motor is driven when a connection error related to the frame-side component or the panel-side component has occurred, the movable member or the motor itself may be destroyed. Further, the process of outputting the control data of the motor or the LED corresponding to the frame-side component or the panel-side component in the connection error state including the unconnected state may increase the processing load in the connection error state. Therefore, when a connection error including a frame-side unconnected error occurs in relation to the connection state of the frame-side component or the board-side component, control data is output to the driver IC according to the error type that has occurred. You just have to stop.

FIG. 11-13 shows a setting example for designating the address of the output stop driver IC. The output stop driver IC is a driver IC that is a target for stopping the output of control data. In this setting example, a part or all of the output stop driver IC addresses are set to be specified depending on the type of error that has occurred. The output stop driver IC address may be specified by the CPU 25AK131 for the serial communication circuit 25AK137 so that the control data for the driver IC to which the corresponding address is assigned is not transmitted and output as communication data.

When a frame-side unconnected error occurs, the addresses "01" to "06", "08", and "09" are designated as the output stop driver IC addresses. As a result, when a frame-side unconnected error occurs, the output of control data to the driver IC that can drive the motor or LED is stopped, except for the board-side decorative LED 25AKD1 used for the center decoration. Therefore, if a frame-side disconnection error occurs because the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected, the frame-side connection error occurs. The electric parts including the rotation motor 310, the frame side operation motor 311, the vibration motor 312, the effect LED 313, the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2, etc., which are the parts, are controlled to the stopped state in which the drive by the driveable driver IC is stopped. be able to. By controlling the stop state corresponding to the occurrence of the frame side unconnected error, it is possible to reduce the processing load of outputting the control data.

When a board-side movable body connection error occurs, the address "09" is specified as the output stop driver IC address. As a result, when a panel-side movable body connection error occurs, the output of control data to the driver IC that can drive the panel-side operation motor 25AKM1 is stopped. Therefore, when a board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, occurs, the board-side operation motor 25AKM1 which is a board-side component is driven by a driver IC capable of driving the electric component. By stopping, it is possible to prevent the panel-side movable body and the panel-side operation motor 25AKM1 from being destroyed, and reduce the processing load for outputting control data.

When a controller connection error or a frame side movable body connection error occurs, the address "06" is designated as the output stop driver IC address. As a result, the output of control data to the driver IC that can drive the vibration motor 312 is stopped in response to the occurrence of the controller connection error. In response to the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error, the output of control data to the driver IC that can drive the frame-side operation motor 311 is stopped. Therefore, when a controller connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, occurs, the drive of the electric component called the vibration motor 312, which is a frame-side component, is stopped by the driver IC that can drive the electric component. It is possible to prevent the stick controller 31A and the vibration motor 312 from being destroyed and reduce the processing load of outputting control data. When a frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the frame-side movable body, occurs, the drive by the driver IC that can drive the electric component called the frame-side operation motor 311 that is the frame-side component is stopped. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the frame-side movable body and the frame-side operation motor 311 from being destroyed, and to reduce the processing load for outputting control data.

FIG. 11-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control main process, the initial setting process is executed (step 25AKS11). In the initial setting process, the CPU 25AK131 clears the storage data of the external RAM 25AK122, so that all the bit data having a bit value of "0" are set as the initial value data of the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. May be good. After executing the initial setting process, the detection status data is acquired (step 25AKS12). The serial communication circuit 25AK137 stores and stores the detection state data included in the communication data received from the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 in the state data storage area 25AK122A in response to the power-on. The CPU 25AK131 may read and acquire the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A.

Using the acquired detection status data, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied (step 25AKS13). In step 25AKS13, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), the error determination condition may be satisfied when all the bits of the detection state data have the bit value “1” in the on state. In this case, when the on-state bit value "1" is stored in all of the plurality of storage areas included in the state data storage area 25AK122A, the frame-side member including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the effect control It can be determined that the board-side members including the substrate 12 are not normally connected. On the other hand, the off-state bit value "0" is stored in any of the plurality of storage areas included in the state data storage area 25AK122A, and the on-state bit value "1" and the off-state bit value "0" are stored in a specific combination. Is stored, it can be determined that the frame-side member including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side member including the effect control board 12 are normally connected.

In step 25AKS13, when specifying whether or not all the bits of the detection state data have the bit value “1” in the on state, for example, if the rising edge of the data signal read from the state data storage area 25AK122A is detected, the corresponding response is made. It may be determined that the bit value in the ON state is “1” as the bit data to be performed. Alternatively, when the stored data in the state data storage area 25AK122A is continuously read multiple times and the H level is continuously detected multiple times as the signal level in the data signal, the bit value "1" in the ON state is used as the corresponding bit data. It may be determined that.

In step 25AKS13, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B2), the error determination condition is satisfied when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously on bit values “1”. You may. In this case, the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously turned on in the plurality of storage areas of the state data storage area 25AK122A in the first combination in which the bit value “1” is turned on. When the bit value "1" and the bit value "0" in the off state are stored, the frame side member including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side member including the effect control board 12 are normal. It can be determined that it is not connected to. On the other hand, in the plurality of storage areas included in the state data storage area 25AK122A, the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are turned on by the second combination in which the bit value “1” of the detected state data is not simultaneously turned on. When the bit value "1" and the bit value "0" in the off state are stored, the frame side member including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side member including the effect control board 12 are normal. It can be determined that it is connected to. The CPU 25AK131 masks the first bits B1 to the third bit B3 and the eighth bit B8 other than the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 with respect to the stored data of the state data storage area 25AK122A, and masks the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit. After extracting the bit data of bit B7, all of them are compared with the 4-bit data having the bit value "1". If they match, it is determined to be the first combination, and if they do not match, the second combination is used. It may be determined that there is.

As shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when the error determination condition is satisfied when all the bits of the detection state data are the bit value "1" in the on state, mask processing of the bit data is unnecessary. become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when the error determination condition is satisfied when all the bits of the detection state data are the bit value “1” in the on state, FIG. 11-10 (B2). ), When the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously on and the bit value is "1", the error judgment condition is satisfied more than when the error judgment condition is satisfied. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not.

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied (step 25AKS13; Yes), the frame side unconnected flag is set to the on state (step 25AKS14). In addition, input settings are made according to when the frame side is not connected (step 25AKS15). In step 25AKS15, the automatic determination mode may be set. In the automatic determination mode, when the suggestion effect that the effect execution condition can be satisfied when the instruction input by the player's action is detected is executed, the effect execution condition is satisfied even when the instruction input by the player's action is not detected. This is a judgment mode in which it can be automatically determined that the operation has been performed. Frame-side unconnected error due to improper connection between the frame-side parts including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side parts including the effect control board 12 due to the input settings according to the frame-side unconnected. When it is determined that the above has occurred, as an effect control when executing the suggestion effect common to the case where it is determined that the connection is normal, for example, the push button 31B is pressed by the operation of the player. The effect control of the suggestion effect that can be executed can be executed corresponding to at least a part of the detection means such as the push sensor 35B.

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is not satisfied (step 25AKS13; No), it is determined whether or not the individual error determination condition is satisfied (step 25AKS16). In step 25AKS16, for example, among the error types shown in FIGS. 11-10 (B1), it is confirmed whether or not the error determination conditions are satisfied for the panel side movable body connection error, the controller connection error, and the frame side movable body connection error. .. When any of the error determination conditions is satisfied (step 25AKS16; Yes), the connection error flag corresponding to the established error determination condition is set to the on state (step 25AKS17). For example, when the error determination condition corresponding to the board-side movable body connection error is satisfied, the board-side movable body connection error flag is set to the on state. When the error judgment condition corresponding to the controller connection error is satisfied, the controller connection error flag is set to the on state. When the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame-side movable body connection error is satisfied, the frame-side movable body connection error flag is set to the on state. Various connection error flags, including the frame-side unconnected flag, may be provided in a predetermined area such as an effect control flag setting unit of the external RAM 25AK122 or the internal RAM 25AK133.

When the input setting when the frame side is not connected or when the connection error flag is set to the ON state, the display setting according to the connection error is performed (step 25AKS18). In addition, the light emission setting for error notification is performed (step 25AKS19). When this light emission setting is performed or when the individual error determination conditions are not satisfied (step 25AKS16; No), the initial setting of serial communication is performed (step 25AKS20). In addition, in order to acquire the detection state data in step 25AKS12, the setting for receiving the communication data corresponding to the detection signal from each sensor or switch may be performed, for example, in the initial setting process of step 25AKS11. ..

Following the initial setting of serial communication, the random number update process for production is executed (step 25AKS21). As a result, the software updates the numerical data indicating the random number value that becomes the random number for production. The effect random numbers are counted as various random number values used for the effect control. It should be noted that the random number for effect that is updated by the hardware using the random number circuit built in (or externally) to the microcomputer 25AK120 for effect control does not have to be updated in the random number update process for effect. Alternatively, the production random number may be updated by the software using the numerical data indicating the random number value updated by the hardware.

After executing the effect random number update process, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step 25AKS22). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state when the timer interrupt for effect control occurs. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is on (step 25AKS22; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off (step 25AKS23), and then the command analysis process (step 25AKS24) is performed. After sequentially executing the control process process (step 25AKS25) and the effect control error process (step 25AKS26), the process returns to the effect random number update process of step 25AKS21. The command analysis process of step 25AKS24, the effect control process process of step 25AKS25, and the effect control error process of step 25AK26 are included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step 25AKS22; No), the process returns to step 25AKS21 without executing the processes of steps 25AKS23 to 25AKS26.

FIG. 11-15 shows the display settings according to the connection error. In step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process, different display settings are made according to the error type of the generated connection error. The display setting when the frame side unconnected error occurs is the origin correspondence display setting. The display setting when a board-side movable body connection error occurs is the board-side movable body connection error display setting. The display setting when a controller connection error occurs is the controller connection error display setting. The display setting when the frame side movable body connection error occurs is the frame side movable body connection error display setting.

The origin-corresponding display setting may be any display setting common to those in various origin detection states among the display controls included in the normal effect control. In this case, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 is common to the case where the same bit value as in the origin position state of FIG. 11-11 (B) is stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A as the detection state data. You can set the display. The CPU 25AK131 may be updated so that the same bit value as in the origin position state of FIG. 11-11 (B) is stored and stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. When the origin correspondence display setting is made, on the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative pattern or the like can be started in the same manner as when the power is turned on without a connection error. Display control is performed. Therefore, when it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to the fact that the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. Can execute the same display control as when the detection state data, which is the state information related to the detection state of the origin position state, is input.

When the board-side movable body connection error display setting is made, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error is displayed in preference to the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is displayed. When the controller connection error display setting is made, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, giving priority to, for example, variable display of a decorative pattern. When the frame-side movable body connection error display setting is made, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error is displayed in preference to the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is displayed.

In step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process, a setting is made so that light emission control different from that when the connection error does not occur can be executed according to the occurrence of the connection error including the frame side non-connection error. For example, the CPU 25AK131 may set the light emission for error notification so that the light emission control for constantly lighting or constantly blinking the notification LED 25AKW1 included in the center decoration in the panel side decoration LED 25AKD1 is performed. The notification LED 25AKW1 may be provided as an LED different from the panel side decorative LED 25AKD1. Due to the light emission setting for such error notification, the frame side parts including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side parts including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected, so that the frame side is not connected. When it is determined that an error has occurred, it is possible to execute light emission control different from that when it is determined that the connection is normal.

In step 25AKS20 of the effect control main process, a setting is made to enable the effect control to be executed with restrictions different from those when the connection error does not occur, depending on the occurrence of the connection error including the frame side unconnected error. Will be. For example, as shown in FIG. 11-13, the output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type is specified for the serial communication circuit 25AK137. As a result, among the plurality of driver ICs provided on the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2, a restriction is provided to stop the control data for at least a part of the driver ICs from being transmitted and output as communication data. Can be done. As a connection error, a frame-side unconnected error occurred because the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 were not normally connected. When it is determined that, while executing the same display control as when the detection state data which is the state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input, the output stop driver IC address is the address "01". -"06", "08", "09" are designated. In this case, since the effect control using all the frame side parts or a part of the board side parts is not executed, the effect control amount is smaller than the effect control when it is determined that the connection is normal. Restrictions can be set to execute. Even if a connection error different from the frame side unconnected error occurs, the output stop driver IC address is specified, so the effect control with a smaller amount of control than the effect control when no connection error occurs is executed. As such, restrictions can be set.

For example, the vibration motor 312 has an operating voltage of 18V, and its output power is larger than that of a rotating motor 310 having an operating voltage of 12V or a light emitting body such as an effect LED 313. When it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to the fact that the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected, The address "06" of the driver IC that drives the vibration motor 312 is included in the designation of the output stop driver IC address. As a result, when it is determined that the frame-side component and the panel-side component are not normally connected, control is performed so that the drive by the driver IC corresponding to the vibration motor 312 having a large output power is stopped. Can be done. Since the driving of the vibration motor 312 having a large output power is stopped, it is possible to prevent heat generation due to malfunction of the vibration motor 312 and radio wave radiation due to signal output.

In the effect control main process, a setting may be made so that voice control different from that when the connection error does not occur can be executed according to the occurrence of the connection error including the frame side non-connection error. For example, when any of a panel-side movable body connection error, a controller connection error, and a frame-side movable body connection error occurs, control is performed so that the speakers 8L and 8R output a voice that recognizable the error type in which the error has occurred. May be executed. If a frame-side unconnected error occurs, audio cannot be output from the speakers 8L and 8R included in the frame-side components. Therefore, when a frame-side non-connection error occurs, it may be regulated not to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by operating the effect amount changeover switch provided on the back surface of the gaming board 2, it is possible to select the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped by the hardware. You may. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped can be selected by the inspection software for executing the inspection processing of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. You may. When a frame-side non-connection error occurs, a control for outputting a voice for inspection different from the case where such an error does not occur may be executed.

The image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may use image data that can be reproduced in synchronization with each other. For example, using image data composed by multiplexing compressed and encoded video data and audio data in a predetermined container format, video data and video data can be obtained at a timing that matches the header information and the time stamp attached to each packet. Decode and output audio data. This enables image reproduction in which the video output and the audio output are synchronized. When such synchronized image reproduction can be executed, it may be possible to select whether or not to stop the audio output when a frame-side unconnected error occurs. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by operating the effect amount changeover switch provided on the back surface of the gaming board 2, it is possible to select the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped by the hardware. You may. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped can be selected by the inspection software for executing the inspection processing of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. You may. When a frame-side non-connection error occurs, a control for outputting a voice for inspection different from the case where such an error does not occur may be executed.

FIG. 11-16 shows an example of control of display and light emission corresponding to the case where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the effect control main process shown in FIGS. 11-14, in step 25AKS13, the success or failure of the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is determined, and in step 25AKS16, the board side movable body connection error and the controller connection error. , Regarding the frame side movable body connection error, the success or failure is judged for each error judgment condition. If none of the error determination conditions are satisfied in step 25AKS16, display and light emission by normal effect control become possible in response to the time when the power is turned on without any error.

FIG. 11-16 (A) shows a case where the corresponding display and light emission are performed when the power is turned on without any error. In this case, the light emission control for lighting the notification LED 25AKW1 is not performed. As a result, the notification LED 25AKW1 is always turned off. Further, the display control is executed so that the effect display including the variable display of the decorative pattern is possible without displaying the notification image notifying the occurrence of the error on the screen of the image display device 5. Can be done.

FIG. 11-16 (B1) shows a case where display and light emission corresponding to the occurrence of the frame side non-connection error are performed. In this case, light emission control is performed in which the notification LED 25AKW1 is constantly lit or constantly blinking based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process. In this way, when it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to the fact that the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. Can execute light emission control different from the case where it is determined that the connection is normal. Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect display including the variable display of the decorative pattern is possible without displaying the notification image notifying the occurrence of the error, as in the case of turning on the power without error. It suffices if the display control can be executed. This display control is executed based on the display setting in step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process. As a result, when it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to the fact that the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. It is possible to execute the same display control as when it is determined that the connection is normal.

FIG. 11-16 (B2) shows a case where display and light emission corresponding to the occurrence of a panel-side movable body connection error are performed. In this case, light emission control is performed in which the notification LED 25AKW1 is constantly lit or constantly blinking based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process. Further, it suffices if the display control can be executed so that the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in preference to the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display setting in step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG1, the notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 11-16 (B3) shows a case where display and light emission corresponding to the occurrence of a controller connection error are performed. In this case, light emission control is performed in which the notification LED 25AKW1 is constantly lit or constantly blinking based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process. Further, it suffices if the display control can be executed so that the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in preference to the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display setting in step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG2, the notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of the controller connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 11-16 (B4) shows a case where display and light emission corresponding to the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error are performed. In this case, light emission control is performed in which the notification LED 25AKW1 is constantly lit or constantly blinking based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process. Further, it suffices if the display control can be executed so that the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in preference to the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display setting in step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG3, the notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

The broadcast images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 may be images having different display sizes from each other. For example, the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of a panel-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of a frame-side movable body connection error have a larger display size than the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error. May be set to be large. On the contrary, the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error is displayed more than the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error. It may be set to increase in size. In addition to the display size, the display position, display time, display color, number of impressions, movement display speed, or a part or all of these may be set differently depending on the broadcast image.

The broadcast images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 may be images having different display priorities. For example, the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of a panel-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of a frame-side movable body connection error are displayed more than the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error. It may be set to have a higher priority. On the contrary, the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error is displayed more than the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error. May be set to have a higher priority. The notification images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 are set to include a notification image having a higher display priority than the display of the decorative pattern and a notification image having a lower display priority than the display of the decorative pattern. May be good.

In the effect control main process of FIGS. 11-14, when determining whether or not the individual error determination conditions are satisfied in step 25AKS16, the priority of determination may be different depending on the error type. For example, the error judgment condition corresponding to the panel side movable body connection error and the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side movable body connection error have higher judgment priority than the error judgment condition corresponding to the controller connection error. May be set to. As a result, the error determination conditions corresponding to the controller connection error may be set so that they can be satisfied only when the error determination conditions corresponding to other error types are not satisfied.

In the effect control main process of FIGS. 11-14, when the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied in step 25AKS13, the notification setting corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is set, and the individual connection error is performed. Judgment and notification are not set according to the above. On the other hand, if the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is not satisfied in step 25AKS13 and the individual error determination condition is satisfied in step 25AKS16, the notification setting according to the generated error type is established. Is done. For example, due to an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, such as a part or all of the board-side movable body, the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, and the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 are not normally connected. When a certain board-side movable body connection error occurs, a specific connection error is notified by the display of the notification image 25AKG1 and the output of the notification sound. On the other hand, it was determined that a frame-side unconnected error occurred because the frame-side component including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side component including the effect control board 12 were not normally connected. In some cases, the control to notify a specific connection error is not executed.

FIG. 11-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 25AKS26 of the effect control main process as the effect control error process. In the effect control error processing, it is determined whether or not the detection state confirmation condition is satisfied (step 25AKS51). The detection state confirmation condition may be predetermined as a condition for confirming the detection state by each sensor or switch according to the progress of the game or the effect, or regardless of the progress of the game or the effect. For example, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, one hour after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Alternatively, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied every time the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, for example, 100 times. Alternatively, the detection status confirmation condition may be satisfied when the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Alternatively, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied when the jackpot gaming state starts or when the jackpot gaming state ends. Alternatively, when an effect that can be executed by using the push button 31B such as a suggestion effect or an effect that can be executed by using the operation rod or the operation lever of the stick controller 31A is executed during the execution of the variable display. , The detection status confirmation condition may be satisfied. The detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied at the start of the variable display in which these effects are executed. At the start of the variable display accompanied by the execution of the effect of operating the board-side movable body using the movable body 32, or at the start of the variable display accompanied by the execution of the effect of operating the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22. , The detection status confirmation condition may be satisfied. The detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied corresponding to the update cycle (for example, 33 milliseconds) of the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

If the detection status confirmation condition is not satisfied (step 25AKS51; No), the error processing during effect control is terminated. When the detection state confirmation condition is satisfied (step 25AKS51; Yes), the detection state data is acquired (step 25AKS52). The CPU 25AK131 may read and acquire the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. Using the acquired detection status data, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied (step 25AKS53). In step 25AKS53, the same determination as in step 25AKS13 in the effect control main process may be performed. For example, when all the bits of the detection state data are the bit value "1" in the on state, it is determined that the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, while any bit of the detection state data is When the bit value in the ON state is not "1", it may be determined that the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is not satisfied. Alternatively, when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are the bit data of the first combination including the bit value "1" in the on state at the same time, the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is set. While it is determined that the data has been established, when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are bit data of the second combination that does not include the bit value "1" in the on state at the same time, a frame side unconnected error occurs. It may be determined that the corresponding error determination condition is not satisfied.

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied in step 25AKS53 (step 25AKS53; Yes), the frame side unconnected flag is set to the on state (step 25AKS54). In addition, input settings are made according to when the frame side is not connected (step 25AKS55). In steps 25AKS54 and 25AKS55, the same processing as in steps 25AKS14 and 25AKS15 of the effect control main processing may be executed.

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is not satisfied in step 25AKS53 (step 25AKS53; No), it is determined whether or not the individual error determination condition is satisfied (step 25AKS56). If none of the individual error determination conditions are satisfied (step 25AKS56; No), the error processing during effect control is terminated. When any of the error determination conditions is satisfied (step 25AKS56; Yes), the connection error flag corresponding to the established error determination condition is set to the on state (step 25AKS57). In step 25AKS57, the same processing as in step 25AKS17 of the effect control main processing may be executed.

Following steps 25AKS55 and 25AKS57, display settings are made according to the connection error (step 25AKS58). In addition, the light emission setting for error notification is performed (step 25AKS59). Further, after setting the serial communication according to the connection error (step 25AKS60). Ends error processing during production control. In steps 25AKS58 and 25AKS59, the same processing as in steps 25AKS18 and 25AKS19 of the effect control main processing may be executed. In step 25AKS60, in step 25AKS20 of the effect control main process, the same processing as when any connection error occurs, including the frame side non-connection error, may be executed.

If it is determined in steps 25AKS53 and 25AKS56 that the error determination condition corresponding to any of the connection errors including the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the error determination condition is not satisfied in the error processing during the effect control. Until it is determined that the connection error has occurred, various settings corresponding to the connection error may be maintained. Alternatively, when it is determined that any of the error determination conditions is satisfied, error cancellation such as the elapse of a predetermined time predetermined as the error cancellation waiting time after making various settings according to the connection error. When the condition is satisfied, various settings corresponding to the connection error may be canceled. Alternatively, after making various settings according to the connection error, the various settings corresponding to the connection error may be maintained until the reset operation for initializing the control contents by the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 is performed. good.

FIG. 11-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol and the like are determined (step 25AKS101). The final stop symbol is a definite decorative symbol as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and is a variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable indicated by the variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on the variable display content such as the display result of the display. The variable pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the settings made by the variable pattern setting process of the special symbol process process. The variable display contents corresponding to the variable pattern and the display result of the variable display are "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", "super reach (loss)", "non-probable change (big hit)", and "probable change (big hit)". It suffices to include "big hit)". When the variable display content is any of "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", and "super reach (loss)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "loss". When the variable display content is either "non-probability (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". When the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)" and the variable display content is "super reach (loss)", the variable display content is also collectively referred to as "reach (loss)". When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" and the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", it is also said that the variable display content is "big hit".

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is displayed. It becomes "missing". When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the confirmed decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "miss". It becomes. When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", when the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)", the reach effect is executed by the fluctuation pattern of "normal", and the variable display content is "super reach (super reach)". In the case of "missing)", the reach effect is executed by the fluctuation pattern of "super". When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and the big hit type corresponds to "non-probable change", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is shortened. It becomes a state. When the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", the big hit type corresponds to "probability change", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is the probable change state. Become. When the game state becomes a probable change state, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" increases, and it becomes easier to control the big hit game state as an advantageous state, so that the game is played more than the normal state or the time saving state. A game value that is advantageous to the person is given.

After determining the final stop symbol and the like, the suggestive effect is determined (step 25AKS102). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a connection error (step 25AKS103). The CPU 25AK131 may read the unconnected flag and the connection error flag, determine that there is a connection error if any of the flags is on, and determine that there is no connection error if any of the flags is off.

If it is determined that there is no connection error (step 25AKS103; No), a normal effect control pattern is determined (step 25AKS104). If it is determined that there is a connection error (step 25AKS103; Yes), the effect control pattern at the time of the connection error is determined (step 25AKS105). The effect control pattern at the time of connection error includes control data for executing the effect control at the time of connection error, which is different from the effect control at the normal time. As the effect control pattern at the time of connection error, different effect control patterns may be prepared depending on the type of connection error that has occurred. For example, as the effect control pattern when a board-side movable body connection error occurs, control data for regulating the operation of the board-side movable body by the board-side operation motor 25AKM1 is set, while the frame-side operation motor 311 is used. Control data that enables the operation of the frame-side movable body may be set. On the other hand, in the effect control pattern when a frame-side movable body connection error occurs, control data that regulates the operation of the frame-side movable body by the frame-side operation motor 311 is set, while the panel-side operation motor is set. Control data that enables the operation of the board-side movable body by the 25AKM1 may be set. The effect control pattern at the time of connection error may include control data for executing the effect control that is partially common to the effect control at the normal time.

The effect control pattern at the time of connection error is a control that can execute the effect control at the time of connection error different from the normal effect control by the driver control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the movable body and the LED. It may contain data. On the other hand, the effect control pattern at the time of connection error is common to the effect control at the normal time by the display control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It may include control data capable of executing the effect control to be performed. Alternatively, the effect control pattern at the time of the frame side unconnected error is different from the normal effect control at the time of the frame side unconnected error by the driver control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the movable body or the LED. The effect common to the normal effect control by the control data that can execute the effect control of the above and the display control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It may include control data that can be controlled. On the other hand, among the panel side movable body connection error, the controller connection error, and the frame side movable body connection error, the effect control pattern at the time of any connection error is the normal time by the display control program and the driver control program. It may include control data capable of executing the effect control at the time of connection error different from the effect control.

Regardless of the presence or absence of a connection error, an effect control pattern may be determined according to a variation pattern or a suggestion effect. In this case, communication commands and communication data corresponding to the control data of the effect control pattern are supplied to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The serial communication circuit 25AK137 is based on the initial setting by step 25AKS20 of the effect control main process, and when a connection error occurs, the output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type is assigned to the driver IC. Then, the output of the transmission data may be stopped.

Following the determination of the effect control pattern, the initial value of the effect control process timer is set (step 25AKS106). The effect control process timer may be provided in a predetermined area such as the effect control timer setting unit of the internal RAM 25AK133. The initial value of the effect control process timer may be, for example, a timer value capable of measuring the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. While the initial value of the effect control process timer is set to "0", the effect control process end determination value may be set. In this case, increment is performed so that the value of the effect control process timer is incremented by 1 according to the timer interruption, and when the effect control process end determination value is reached, it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed. I wish I could.

Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 25AKS107). At this time, the "left", "middle", and the like provided on the screen of the image display device 5 by supplying the VDP25AK140 with display commands and parameters specified by the display control data included in the determined effect control pattern. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R on the "right". In addition, the hold display update setting at the start of variable display is performed (step 25AKS108). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 25AKS109), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" at a predetermined ratio and is controlled to the big hit game state. The suggestion effect may include a button effect that is executed based on the determination that the effect execution condition is satisfied, such as when the player's action of pressing the push button 31B is detected. The button effect includes a pre-input effect and a post-input effect. The pre-input effect is such that the player presses the push button 31B by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. It suffices to include a promotion notification that prompts the input of an instruction by the operation of. In addition to displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the promotion notification for encouraging the player's operation is one that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, a board-side decorative LED 25AKD1, a frame-side decorative LED 25AKD2, and the like. A device that causes the light emitting body of the above to emit light in a predetermined light emitting pattern, a device that operates a movable member (movable member for effect) provided in a production model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or these. It may be a combination of a part or all of.

The execution period of the pre-input effect is an effective detection period for effectively detecting an instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by the operation of the player. When the push button 31B is pressed by the player's action within the valid detection period, the execution of the pre-input effect is terminated and a predetermined post-input effect operation is performed. The post-input effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit, which is the ratio of the display result of the variable display to be a "big hit". The post-input effect is executed when the effect execution condition is satisfied, for example, based on the detection of an instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by the player's action, and the display result of the variable display is displayed at a predetermined ratio. It is a suggestive effect that suggests that it will be a "big hit".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a determination mode for determining whether or not the effect execution condition for executing the suggestion effect is satisfied, the effect execution condition is satisfied only when the instruction input by the player's action is detected. A manual determination mode for determining that the effect is satisfied and an automatic determination mode for automatically determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied even when the instruction input by the player's operation is not detected are prepared in advance. The manual determination mode is a determination mode in which automatic determination is not performed in the automatic determination mode. Even in the automatic determination mode, it is possible to determine that the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection of the instruction input by the player's action within the valid detection period until the automatic determination is performed. You may.

Whether to use the manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode may be selected based on a detection result such as a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A or a pressing operation of the push button 31B by the operation of the player. The manual determination mode may be set as a normal determination mode so that the automatic determination mode can be selected when a predetermined automatic determination selection condition is satisfied. The automatic determination selection condition may be satisfied, for example, based on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the execution status of the effect, or the history of the game or the effect being executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be established based on.

The timing for automatically determining the establishment of the effect execution condition in the automatic determination mode may be set to any timing included in the valid detection period. Alternatively, in the case of the automatic determination mode, it may be automatically determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at the timing when the determination waiting period after the valid detection period ends has elapsed. In the case of the automatic judgment mode, for example, a plurality of valid detection periods included in a predetermined time such as 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds after the start of the valid detection period and the timing when the valid detection period ends. The timing for automatically determining the establishment of the effect execution condition may be determined at a predetermined ratio from a plurality of timings such as a timing, a timing not included in the effective detection period, or a combination of these timings. Depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a "big hit", the determination ratio of the timing for automatically determining the establishment of the effect execution condition may be different.

In the effect control process process of step 25AKS25, for example, in the variable display start waiting process, the selection of the determination mode may be changed when the variable start command is not received. When the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected, the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A or the pressing operation of the push button 31B due to the operation of the player is not detected. In this case, the automatic determination mode set at the time of turning on the power may be continued based on the input setting when the frame side is not connected by step 25AKS15 of the effect control main process.

FIG. 11-19 shows various determination examples regarding the suggestion effect. In step 25AKS102 of the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed depending on whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. Whether or not the suggestion effect is executed may be determined by using, for example, the suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal RAM 25AK132. In the suggestion effect execution decision table, the variable display content is a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for suggestion effect execution decision according to "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", and "big hit". However, it suffices to be assigned to the decision result of "no execution" in which the suggestion effect is not executed and the decision result of "execution" in which the suggestion effect is executed. The CPU 25AK131 may determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by referring to the suggestion effect execution decision table based on the random number value for the suggestion effect execution decision extracted from the random number circuit, the random number counter for the effect, and the like.

FIG. 11-19 (A) shows a decision example of executing the suggestion effect. In this determination example, when the suggestion effect is executed, the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by executing the suggestion effect, the expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" is increased. Further, when the suggestion effect is executed, the variable display is in the reach state at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by executing the suggestion effect, the expectation that the variable display will be in the reach state is enhanced.

When it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed or not, the pre-input effect pattern and the post-input effect pattern are determined. As the pre-input effect pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the effect mode of the pre-input effect included in the suggestion effect. As the post-input effect pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the effect mode of the post-input effect included in the suggestion effect.

FIG. 11-19 (B1) shows a configuration example of the post-input effect pattern. In the post-input effect pattern, a post-input effect execution condition that is an effect execution condition of the post-input effect and a message that is the effect content are set. For example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 or SPA2 is used, "pressing the button once" is an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. In the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA3, "10 times of continuous button presses" is an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. In the case of either the post-input effect pattern SPA4 or the SPA5, "holding down the button" is an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. In this way, different effect execution conditions may be set according to a plurality of post-input effect patterns. In addition, messages having different effect contents are set according to a plurality of input post-effect patterns.

FIG. 11-19 (B2) shows an example of determining the post-input effect pattern. The post-input effect pattern may be determined, for example, by using a post-input effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal ROM25AK132. In the post-input effect pattern determination table, the variable display content is a numerical value that is compared with the random value for determining the post-input effect pattern according to "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", and "big hit". It suffices that the determined value is assigned to a plurality of post-input effect patterns. The CPU 25AK131 may determine the post-input effect pattern by referring to the post-input effect pattern determination table based on the random number value for determining the post-input effect pattern extracted from the random number circuit, the random number counter for effect, and the like. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11-19 (B2), when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 is determined, the ratio of the variable display display result being "big hit" is the lowest, and the post-input effect pattern SPA2 and the post-input effect are produced. The rate at which the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" increases in the order of the pattern SPA3 and the post-input effect pattern SPA4. The post-input effect pattern SPA5 can be determined only when the variable display content is "big hit". As a result, when the post-input effect by the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is executed, the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit" and it is confirmed that the game is controlled to the big hit game state.

FIG. 11-20 shows a display example corresponding to the pre-input effect pattern. In this display example, a part of the display content, which is the notification mode in the promotion notification, is different depending on the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB2. In either case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 or SPB2, a button image, which is an effect image showing the push button 31B, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A meter image is displayed along with the button image, and the display mode of the meter image changes according to the elapsed time, so that the player can recognize the remaining time from the start to the end of the effective detection period. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1, promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a message of "press!" Along with the button image. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2, the promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating the message "in automatic mode" together with the button image.

When the determination mode is the manual determination mode among the cases where the suggestion effect is executed, the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. Among the cases where the suggestion effect is executed, when the determination mode is the automatic determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 can be determined. When the determination mode is the automatic determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 may always be determined, or the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 or SPB2 may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

FIG. 11-21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the effect processing during variable display, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, for example, based on the value of the effect control process timer (step 25AKS121). If the variable display time has not elapsed (step 25AKS121; No), it is determined whether or not it is the pre-input effect period (step 25AKS122). The pre-input effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined by the variable display start setting process. If it is the pre-input effect period (step 25AKS122; Yes), the pre-input effect control is executed (step 25AKS123). In step 25AKS123, the valid detection period is set when the execution of the pre-input effect is started. For example, by setting the initial value of the valid detection period timer, the detectable time corresponding to the longest valid detection period may be measurable. After that, it is determined whether or not the mode is the automatic determination mode. In the case of the automatic determination mode, it is determined whether or not the automatic input determination timing for automatically determining the establishment of the effect execution condition has been reached. In the case of not the automatic determination mode or the automatic input determination timing, it is determined whether or not the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the instruction input, for example, the push button 31B pressed operation by the player's operation. Then, when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the automatic input determination timing and the instruction input, the control is performed to end the pre-input effect and start the execution of the post-input effect. When starting the execution of the post-input effect, the post-input effect period may be set. Further, when the valid detection period elapses without satisfying the effect execution condition based on the instruction input, the control is performed to end the execution of the pre-input effect without starting the execution of the post-input effect.

When it is not the pre-input effect period (step 25AKS122; No), or after the pre-input effect control is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124). If it is the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124; Yes), the post-input effect control is executed (step 25AKS125). When it is not the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124; No), or after the post-input effect control is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step 25AKS126). In the case of the reach effect period (step 25AKS126; Yes), the reach effect control is executed (step 25AKS127).

When it is not the reach effect period (step 25AKS126; No), after the reach effect control is executed, the effect control during other variable display such as variable display of decorative symbols is performed (step 25AKS128), and then the variable display is performed. End the middle production process.

In the variable display during effect process, when the variable display time has elapsed (step 25AKS121; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 25AKS129). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 25AKS129; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and the process waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so.

When a symbol confirmation command is received (step 25AKS129; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol including the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol (step 25AKS130). In addition, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step 25AKS131). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step 25AKS132), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 11-22 shows an execution example of the suggestion effect. In the variable display start setting process of FIG. 11-18, when it is determined in step 25AKS102 to execute the suggestion effect, the post-input effect pattern and the pre-input effect pattern are determined. For example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA3 is determined, the post-input effect execution condition is satisfied by the action of the player who repeatedly hits the push button 31B 10 times, and the post-input effect that notifies the message of "chance" is executed. It will be possible. In the manual determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. In the case of the automatic determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined at a predetermined ratio.

When the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in the variable display during effect process of FIG. 11-21, it is determined in step 25AKS122 that it is the pre-input effect period, and step 25AK123. By performing the pre-input effect control of, the execution of the pre-input effect is started. At this time, the valid detection period is also set. In this way, for example, during the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A1), the promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a message of "press!" Together with the button image. Then, the display mode of the meter image changes with the passage of time from the start of the effective detection period, so that the remaining time until the end of the effective detection period is recognizablely notified.

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (B1), the effect execution condition can be satisfied based on the detection of the action of the player who presses the push button 31B. When the effect execution condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (C1), the character image indicating the message of "chance" is displayed as a dialogue or the like together with the display of the effect image as the character image. Post-production is executed.

When the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined, the pre-input effect control accompanied by the setting of the effective detection period is performed in the variable display effect process, as in the case where the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. Execution of the pre-input effect is started. In this way, for example, during the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A2), the character image indicating the message "in automatic mode" is displayed together with the button image. At this time, as in the case of the manual determination mode, the effect execution condition can be satisfied based on the detection of the operation of the player who presses the push button 31B. Further, in the case of the automatic determination mode, unlike the case of the manual determination mode, when the automatic input determination timing is reached, the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result such as the pressing operation by the player's action. When it is determined that the input has been performed, the post-input effect as shown in FIG. 11-22 (C2) can be executed.

In this way, in the case of the automatic determination mode, as in the case of the manual determination mode, based on the detection of the push button 31B pressing operation due to the movement of the player, the effect after input is achieved by the establishment of the effect execution condition. By executing the above, it can be suggested that the jackpot game state is controlled by a predetermined ratio. The suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed corresponding to the push sensor 35B that can detect the movement of the player, which is the pressing operation for the push button 31B. When the frame side is not connected, for example, in the effect control main process of FIG. 11-14, the automatic determination mode is set by setting the input according to the time when the frame side is not connected in step 25AKS15. Further, by setting the origin-corresponding display setting in step 25AKS18, it is possible to control the display effect common to the normal time, which is not the frame side unconnected state. After that, the suggestion effect can be executed corresponding to the execution of the variable display, and the pre-input effect effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 can be executed corresponding to the automatic determination mode. Then, when the automatic input determination timing is reached, the establishment of the effect execution condition is automatically determined, so that the post-input effect can be executed. Therefore, the frame-side parts including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side parts including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected by setting the automatic determination mode corresponding to the frame-side unconnected state. When it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to, the same effect control as when it is determined that the connection is normal is performed, at least corresponding to some detection means such as the push sensor 35B. Can be executed.

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FIG. 11-23 shows a configuration example of the detection state data in the modified example. As the detection state data, for example, 16-bit or 2-byte data shown in FIG. 11-23 may be used instead of the 8-bit or 1-byte data shown in FIG. 11-10 (A). The 2-byte detection status data includes the detection status data of the upper byte and the detection status data of the lower byte.

FIG. 11-23 (A) shows the detection state data of the high-order byte. In the detection state data of the upper byte, the first bit B11 indicates the button push detection state corresponding to whether or not the push button 31B is detected at the pressed position, and the second bit B12 is the operation rod or operation lever of the stick controller 31A. The controller origin detection state corresponding to whether or not it is detected at the origin position is shown, and the third bit B13 shows the controller tilt detection state corresponding to whether or not the operation rod or operation lever of the stick controller 31A is detected at the tilt position. ing. In the detection state data of the high-order byte, the 4th bit B14 to the 8th bit B18 are unused bits.

FIG. 11-23 (B) shows the detection state data of the lower byte. In the detection state data of the lower byte, the first bit B21 to the fourth bit B24 indicate, for example, the detection state corresponding to the 10 o'clock key provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3. Of these, the first bit B21 indicates the cross key front detection state corresponding to whether or not the front key in the cross key is detected at the pressed position, and the second bit B22 is detected at the cross key rear key at the pressed position. The third bit B23 indicates the cross key right detection state corresponding to whether or not the right key of the cross key is detected at the pressed position, and the fourth bit B24 indicates the cross key right detection state corresponding to whether or not the cross key is pressed. The left detection state of the cross key corresponding to whether or not the left key of the hour key is detected at the pressed position is shown.

In the detection state data of the lower byte, the fifth bit B25 and the sixth bit B26 indicate, for example, the detection state corresponding to the volume adjustment key provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3. The volume adjustment key includes, for example, a volume increase key for designating an increase in volume and a volume decrease key for designating a decrease in volume based on a pressing operation by a player's operation. The 5th bit B25 indicates the volume increase key detection state corresponding to whether or not the volume increase key in the volume adjustment key is detected at the pressed position, and the 6th bit B26 indicates the volume decrease key in the volume adjustment key is detected at the press position. It shows the volume reduction key detection state corresponding to whether or not it is.

In the detection state data of the lower byte, the 7th bit B27 and the 8th bit B28 indicate the detection state corresponding to, for example, the light amount adjusting key provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light amount adjusting key includes, for example, a light amount increasing key for designating an increase in the light amount and a light amount decreasing key for designating a decrease in the light amount based on a pressing operation by a player's operation. The 7th bit B27 indicates the light amount increase key detection state corresponding to whether or not the light amount increase key in the light amount adjustment key is detected at the pressed position, and the 8th bit B28 indicates the light amount decrease key in the light amount adjustment key is detected at the pressed position. It shows the light intensity reduction key detection state corresponding to whether or not it is.

When such multi-byte detection status data is stored and stored in the status data storage area 122A, a part of the detection status data such as the detection status data of the upper byte is used to deal with the frame side unconnected error. It may be determined whether or not the error determination condition to be performed is satisfied. For example, in the effect control main process of FIG. 11-14, the detection state data of the upper byte is acquired in step 25AKS12. After that, the error determination condition may be satisfied when all the bits in the detection state data of the upper byte are the bit value "1" in the on state in step 25AKS13. Alternatively, the error determination condition may be satisfied when the first bit B11 to the third bit B13 in the detection state data of the upper byte in step 25AKS13 have bit values "1" in the on state at the same time. Alternatively, in step 25AKS13, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition is satisfied based on the combination of bit values in unused bit data such as the 4th bit B14 to the 8th bit B18 in the detection state data of the upper byte. You may. Unused bit data is not connected on the frame side due to any of the circuit configuration to which the serial input / output terminal is connected, the connection detection circuit built in or external to the serial communication circuit 25AK137, and the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. It suffices if it becomes a bit value that can identify whether or not it is a state. In this way, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied by using a part of the bit data among the detection state data stored and stored in the state data storage area 122A. It may be possible.

In the feature units 25AK to 28AK, in order to determine whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the communication data of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 is provided without providing a dedicated terminal for confirming the connection status. A plurality of storage areas in the state data storage area 122A in which the detection state data included in is stored and stored are used. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining the occurrence of a frame-side unconnected error, and it is also possible to prevent the circuit configuration and wiring from becoming complicated due to the increase in terminals.

(Other variants)
When determining whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to the error determination conditions shown in FIGS. 11-10 (B1) and (B2). It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the error determination condition is satisfied based on the bit value of the bit data according to the circuit configuration and specifications of 1. For example, when all the bits of the detection state data are bit values "0" in the off state, which is a bit value that cannot occur in the normal connection state, the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is It may be established. When the origin return process for returning the board-side parts and the frame-side parts to the origin position is executed in response to the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the number of bits of the bit value "1" corresponding to the on state is 0. When the number of bits is less than a predetermined number such as bits or 1 bit, the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error may be satisfied. In addition, when the bit value "1" in the on state and the bit value "0" in the off state are stored in a specific combination in a plurality of storage areas in the state data storage area 122A, the error determination condition is not satisfied, while the error determination condition is not satisfied. The error determination condition may be satisfied when one or both of the bit value "1" in the on state and the bit value "0" in the off state are stored in a non-specific combination different from the specific combination.

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the push button 31B may be used to restrict the execution of a feasible suggestion effect. For example, in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 11-18, when the suggestion effect is determined in step 25AKS102, it is determined whether or not the frame side unconnected flag is on. Then, when the frame side unconnected flag is off, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content. On the other hand, when the frame side unconnected flag is on, it may be decided not to execute the suggestion effect and the process proceeds to step 25AKS103.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 without the automatic determination mode setting, when the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the push by the player's action is performed at the specific timing corresponding to the effective detection period in the suggestion effect. It may be possible to execute the effect control corresponding to the frame side when the frame side is not connected so that the detection state data similar to the pressing operation of the button 31B is set. The specific timing may be, for example, a timing at which the effective detection period in the suggestion effect ends, or an arbitrary timing within the effective detection period or outside the effective detection period.

The board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 may be connected to the effect control board 12 via the effect relay board. In this case, the effect control board 12 and the effect relay board can be physically and electrically connected by using one cable, and the communication data transmitted from the effect control board 12 by the serial signal method is the effect relay board. The IC board 25AKB1 on the board side and the IC board 25AKB2 on the frame side may be branched and transmitted. The communication data transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the effect relay board may be determined to be transmitted to the board side IC board 25AKB1 or the frame side IC board 25AKB2 according to the driver IC address. Alternatively, the communication data transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the effect relay board may be transmitted to both the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 regardless of the driver IC address. Even in this case, in the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2, each driver IC may be able to read the address specified by the communication data and acquire the data matching the decoded address.

Different effect controls may be executed depending on whether the frame side is not connected or the board side is not connected. For example, in the above embodiment, in the case of a board-side movable body connection error, it is determined that the board-side movable body is not connected. When the board side is not connected, by setting the addresses "07" to "09" as the output stop driver IC address, the board side that stops the drive by the driver IC mounted on the board side IC board 25AKB1. Control to a stopped state. On the other hand, when the frame side is not connected, the driver IC mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 can be driven by setting the addresses "01" to "06" as the output stop driver IC address. Control the frame side stop state to stop. When the board side is in the stopped state, the driving by the driver IC mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not stopped, and the effect using the electric parts provided in the gaming machine frame 3 is executably controlled. When the frame side is stopped, the driving by the driver IC mounted on the board side IC board 25AKB1 is not stopped, and the effect using the electric parts provided on the game board 2 is executably controlled. As a result, for example, the effect control board 12 and the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the effect control board 12 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are provided on the game board 2 without being connected by the cable 25AKA2. It is possible to inspect whether or not the production using the electric parts is properly performed. Further, for example, the effect control board 12 and the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are not connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the effect control board 12 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are provided in the gaming machine frame 3 in a state of being connected by the cable 25AKA2. It is possible to inspect whether or not the production using the electric parts is properly performed.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control main process is executed to determine whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, while the effect control error. It may be possible to determine a frame-side unconnected error or the like only when the power is turned on without executing the process. In the effect control main process, it is not determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, while the error process during the effect control is executed and the detection status confirmation condition is satisfied along with the effect control. At that time, it may be possible to determine a frame-side unconnected error or the like.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when a subordinate concept is described, an invention of a superordinate concept using a similar matter or a similar matter, or an invention of a superordinate concept using a common property is described. It may be included as the invention of the present application and may have some of the structures and characteristics described in the above embodiments so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art.

(Problem-solving means and effects of feature section 25AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game, the plurality of detection means provided on the first member, the control means provided on the second member connectable to the first member, and the control signal from the control means. A drive means capable of driving an electric component based on the above, and a storage means in which the first information or the second information is stored in a plurality of storage areas and can be stored, and the storage means is a detection state by the plurality of detection means. When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means has a plurality of control means. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected, and the first information can be combined with the first information in a specific combination in a plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. When this is done, it is possible to control the stopped state in which the drive by the driving means is stopped, and it is possible to execute the same display control as when the state information related to the detected state of the origin position state is input. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, a gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be, for example, a game board 2. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, a frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, a frame-side movable body opening detection switch 25AKC6, or the like. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, a vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be, for example, detection state data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value "0". When it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When it can be determined that the connection is normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may not be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20 may be set. When the common display control can be executed, for example, the origin correspondence display setting by step 25AKS18 may be used.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem-solving means and effects of feature unit 26AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game, the plurality of detection means provided on the first member, the control means provided on the second member connectable to the first member, and the control signal from the control means. A drive means capable of driving an electric component based on the above, and a storage means in which the first information or the second information is stored in a plurality of storage areas and can be stored, and the storage means is a detection state by the plurality of detection means. When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means has a plurality of control means. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected, and the first information can be combined with the first information in a specific combination in a plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. When this is done, it is possible to control the state in which the drive by the drive means is stopped, and it is possible to execute light emission control different from the case where it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected. .. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, a gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be, for example, a game board 2. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, a frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, a frame-side movable body opening detection switch 25AKC6, or the like. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, a vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be, for example, detection state data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value "0". When it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When it can be determined that the connection is normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may not be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20 may be set. When the light emission control can be executed, for example, it may be a case of controlling the light emission of the notification LED 25AKW1 in step 25AKS19.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem-solving means and effects of feature section 27AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game, the plurality of detection means provided on the first member, the control means provided on the second member connectable to the first member, and the control signal from the control means. A drive means capable of driving an electric component based on the above, and a storage means in which the first information or the second information is stored in a plurality of storage areas and can be stored, and the storage means is a detection state by the plurality of detection means. When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means has a plurality of control means. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected, and the first information can be combined with the first information in a specific combination in a plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. When this is done, it is possible to control the stopped state in which the drive by the drive means is stopped, and at least a part of the effect control common to the case where it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected. It is feasible corresponding to the detection means of. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, a gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be, for example, a game board 2. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, a frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, a frame-side movable body opening detection switch 25AKC6, or the like. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, a vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be, for example, detection state data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value "0". When it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When it can be determined that the connection is normal, for example, the error determination condition in which all the bits are on may not be satisfied in step 25AKS13. When the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20 may be set. When the common effect control can be executed, for example, it may be the case of the input setting when the frame side is not connected by step 25AKS15.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem-solving means and effects of feature section 28AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing a game, the plurality of detection means provided on the first member, the control means provided on the second member connectable to the first member, and the control signal from the control means. A drive means capable of driving an electric component based on the above, and a storage means in which the first information or the second information is stored in a plurality of storage areas and can be stored, and the storage means is a detection state by the plurality of detection means. When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means has a plurality of control means. When the first information and the second information are stored in the storage area by the first combination, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected, and it is possible to determine that the first member and the second member are not normally connected to each other. When the first information and the second information are stored in the second combination different from the first combination, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is possible to determine that the first member is normally connected. When it is determined that the second member and the second member are not normally connected, it is possible to control the stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped, and when the state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input. It is possible to execute the same display control as. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, a gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be, for example, a game board 2. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, a frame-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, a frame-side movable body opening detection switch 25AKC6, or the like. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, a vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be, for example, detection state data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value "0". When it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, it may be the case that the error determination condition that the bits B4 to B7 are on at the same time is satisfied in step 25AKS13. When it can be determined that the connection is normal, for example, the error determination condition that the bits B4 to B7 are on at the same time in step 25AKS13 may not be satisfied. When the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20 may be set. When the common display control can be executed, for example, the origin correspondence display setting by step 25AKS18 may be used.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Other problem-solving means and effects)
The first information that can be stored in the plurality of storage areas may indicate that the detection target is detected by the corresponding detection means. Here, the detection state may be, for example, an on state.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

The driving means may stop the signal output for driving the electric component when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. Here, when the signal output is stopped, for example, the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20 may be set.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

The control means can execute the specific notification control for notifying the connection abnormality when it is determined that the specific detection means included in the plurality of detection means is not normally connected, and the first member and the second member can be executed. When it is determined that and is not normally connected, the specific notification control may not be executed. Here, when the specific notification control can be executed, for example, in the case of the controller connection error display setting in step 25AKS18, or in the case of displaying the notification images 25AKG2 and 25AKG3 according to the frame side movable body connection error display setting. good.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

A sound output means provided in the first member is provided, and the control means outputs a sound in which the sound output by the sound output means is stopped when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. It may be possible to select whether or not to control the stopped state. Here, the sound output means may be, for example, speakers 8L, 8R, or the like. When it is possible to select whether or not to control the sound output stop state, for example, it may be set to be selectable by hardware such as an effect amount changeover switch, or it may be selectable by the inspection software.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

The control means can determine whether or not the first member and the second member are normally connected each time the determination condition is satisfied, and when the determination condition is satisfied, any one of the plurality of storage areas. When the first information is not stored in, it may be possible to determine that the first member and the second member are normally connected. Here, the determination condition may be, for example, the detection state confirmation condition of step 25AKS51.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35B ... Push sensor 310 ... Rotation motor 311 ... Frame side operation motor 312 ... Vibration motor 313 ... Production LED
25AK120 ... Microcomputer for production control 25AK131 ... CPU
25AK137, 25AK237 ... Serial communication circuit 25AKA1, 25AKA2 ... Cable 25AKB1 ... Board side IC board 25AKB2 ... Frame side IC board 25AKC1 ... Board side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC2 ... Board side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC3 ... Controller origin detection switch 25AKC4 ... Controller tilt detection switch 25AKC5 ... Frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC6 ... Frame side movable body advance detection switch 25AKD1 ... Board side decorative LED
25AKD2 ... Frame side decoration LED
25AKM1 ... Motor for panel side operation

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A plurality of detection means provided on the first member and
A control means provided on the second member that can be connected to the first member,
A drive means capable of driving an electric component based on a control signal from the control means,
A storage means in which the first information or the second information is stored and stored in a plurality of storage areas is provided.
When the state information related to the detection state by the plurality of detection means is input, the storage means is first in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means. Information or second information is stored,
The control means is
When the first information is stored in all of the plurality of storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected.
When the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a specific combination, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected.
When it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected,
It is possible to control the stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped.
It is possible to execute the effect control common to the case where it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, corresponding to at least a part of the detection means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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