JP7092341B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines are configured to perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into the starting opening, and when the big hit lottery is won, a special game (so-called big hit game) that opens the big winning opening is given. (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, the degree of advantage regarding special games such as the jackpot probability is fixed for each model, and as a result of long-term games, there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced due to boredom. ..

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

The game machine that solves the above problems is equipped with various game components including a game board and a mounting frame that can be opened by operating the locking device, and won the big hit lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting conditions. A setting control means configured to be able to control setting information, a setting operation means configured to enable a predetermined operation, and a setting operation means configured to enable control of setting information in a game machine for which a special game for opening a large winning opening is granted. A plurality of notification means for performing notification and an external signal output means for outputting an external signal are provided, and the jackpot lottery is won with a winning probability according to the set setting information, and the notification means is used. When the mounting frame is closed, the notification content cannot be specified from the front side of the game machine, but when the mounting frame is open, the first notification means capable of specifying the notification content and the mounting frame are closed. There is a second notification means capable of specifying the notification content from the front side of the game machine even when the setting information is being performed, and the setting information can be set in the setting control state for controlling the setting information. There is a setting change state and a setting confirmation state that controls the first notification means so that the set setting information can be confirmed, and there are a transition condition to the setting change state and a transition to the setting confirmation state. The conditions include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and the second notification means can be specified so as to be able to distinguish between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. In the setting confirmation state including the notification means, the setting information cannot be changed and the setting information can be recognized from the notification content of the first notification means, but the notification content of the second notification means is the same. It is possible to recognize that it is in the setting confirmation state, but it is not possible to recognize the setting information, and the external according to the transition to the setting change state or the transition to the setting confirmation state. Even if a signal is output and the setting change state ends within the minimum output time, the external signal is output for at least the minimum output time, and even if the setting confirmation state ends within the minimum output time, the external signal is output. The signal is output for at least the minimum output time, and the minimum output time differs between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. The symbol display means is a means capable of displaying a special symbol, and the symbol display means includes the second notification means and the specific notification. It is a means different from each of the means, and the notification when the setting change state is performed by the symbol display means is executed according to the transition to the setting change state, and the setting change state is the minimum output time of the external signal. Even if it ends within that time, the notification when the setting change state is completed by the symbol display means ends at the timing when the setting change state ends, and the notification when the setting confirmation state is performed by the symbol display means is described. It is executed in response to the transition to the setting confirmation state, and even if the setting confirmation state ends within the minimum output time of the external signal, the setting confirmation state by the symbol display means is performed at the timing when the setting confirmation state ends. The gist is that the notification at a certain time ends.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

Overall perspective view of the pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. Front view of the main control unit. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the state transition at the time of power-on. An explanatory diagram illustrating the types of errors and notification priorities. A flowchart showing a power-on process. A timing chart that explains the control contents when the setting confirmation state is entered. A timing chart that explains the control contents when the setting change state is entered. Explanatory drawing explaining the notification mode in a setting control state. Explanatory drawing explaining the notification mode of RWM clear notification and power recovery notification. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining the notification mode of the display means in the setting control state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body W. The frame body W constitutes the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The frame W is an outer frame WS as a fixing frame (installation frame) for fixing the machine of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment (game machine installation equipment) such as a game hall, and various parts (composition members for games). ) Is provided as a mounting frame (mounting portion), a middle frame WN and a front frame WM. The middle frame WN is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame WS, and the front frame WM is openly and detachably assembled on the front side of the middle frame WN. The number of frames constituting the mounting frame may be one or three or more.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the middle frame WN and the front frame WM is always restricted by the locking device SS, and the locking device SS is operated using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The middle frame WN and the front frame WM can be opened by unlocking with.

The front frame WM is provided with a protective glass G that protects the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN. In FIG. 1, the protective glass G is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire window WMa of the front frame WM. The front frame WM is supported by the middle frame WN, which is a support frame, so as to be openable and closable, and a window WMa that makes the game board YB visible is formed.

Further, the front frame WM is provided with a speaker SP on the front surface. The speaker SP is used not only for performing a voice effect for outputting sounds such as music and sound effects, but also for performing voice notification such as error notification for outputting an error sound. In this embodiment, the speaker SP is a notification means for performing notification, a specific notification means configured to enable predetermined notification, and a sound output means.

Further, the front frame WM is provided with decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 on the front surface. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as "decorative lamp LA". The decorative lamp LA is used when performing a light emission effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off the built-in light emitting body, and is also used when performing light emission notification such as error notification. The decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may emit the same light or different light when producing and notifying. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp LA is a notification means for performing notification, and a specific notification means configured to enable predetermined notification.

Further, the front frame WM is provided with a launching handle HD for a game ball in the lower part of the front surface, and is provided with an upper plate Sa and a lower plate Sb as a ball plate (storage plate) for storing the game ball in the lower part of the front surface. The upper plate Sa is a game ball launched toward the game area YBa of the game board YB mainly by operating the launch handle HD, and is a storage plate for storing the game balls taken into the machine. The lower plate Sb is a game ball mainly discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is a storage plate for storing the game ball overflowing from the upper plate Sa. Although not shown, various discharge passages for discharging the game ball to the lower plate Sb are mounted on the rear side of the front frame WM. In the discharge passage, for example, the discharge passage of the game ball overflowing from the upper plate Sa, the discharge passage of the game ball stored in the upper plate Sa, and the game area YBa are launched, but reach the game area YBa. There is a discharge passage for the game ball that has become a return ball without doing so. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the upper surface of the upper plate Sa, an effect button BT that can be operated by the player in an operation effect, which is one of the effects, and a player rents a ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. A ball lending operation unit TS or the like to be operated at the time is provided.

The middle frame WN is equipped with a game board YB, various control boards, various members (ball tank, payout unit) for paying out game balls (not shown), and the like. Further, although not shown, a guide passage for a game ball is mounted on the middle frame WN. The guide passage includes, for example, a guide passage that guides the game balls stored in the ball tank to the payout unit, and a guide passage that guides the game balls (prize balls or rental balls) paid out from the payout unit to the upper plate Sa. There is a guide passage that guides the effective ball used for the game to the outside of the machine (game machine installation equipment). The effective ball will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIG. 2, a game region YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. An effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). The effect display device 11 is also used when performing notification such as error notification for displaying an error image. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a notification means for performing notification, a specific notification means configured to enable predetermined notification, and a display means.

Further, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 14, and ordinary winning openings 15 and 16.

The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. (1st start winning sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 5) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the first solenoid SL1 shown in FIG. 5 is provided as an actuator for opening the second starting port 13. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (second start winning sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 5) is provided. The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the second solenoid SL2 shown in FIG. 5 is provided as an actuator for opening the large winning opening 14. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. (Special winning sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 5) is provided.

The ordinary winning openings 15 and 16 are winning openings for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. In this embodiment, the ordinary winning openings 15 and 16 are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa, respectively. Further, the normal winning openings 15 and 16 are always open so that a game ball can be inserted.

The normal winning opening 15 on the left is in a position where a game ball launched mainly aimed at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and a game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 14 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 15 are provided in the left area. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is connected to each of the normal winning openings 15 on the left side, and the ball passage is connected to each ordinary winning opening 15. A means for detecting the game ball (first ordinary winning sensor SE5 shown in FIG. 5) is provided. The ball passage connected to the ordinary winning opening 15 on the left is composed of a plurality of branch passages that receive the game balls that have entered each ordinary winning opening 15, and a collective passage that accepts the game balls guided through each branch passage. A single ordinary winning sensor SE5 is arranged in the gathering passage.

The normal winning opening 16 on the right is in a position where a game ball launched mainly aimed at the large winning opening 14 can enter, and a game ball launched aiming at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter. In position. That is, the normal winning opening 16 on the right side is arranged at a position where a game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 14 can enter. In this embodiment, a single ordinary winning opening 16 is provided in the right area. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the normal winning opening 16 on the right side, and the game that has entered the normal winning opening 16 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting the ball (second ordinary winning sensor SE6 shown in FIG. 5) is provided.

In the first starting port 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14, and the ordinary winning openings 15 and 16 described above in this embodiment, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied by the entry of the game ball in any of the winning openings. The winning openings 12, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the ordinary winning openings 15 and 16, are a plurality of winning openings different from the large winning openings 14. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls in the second starting port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 14 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls of the ordinary winning openings 15 and 16 is set to [5 balls]. The number of prize balls specified for each winning opening may be changed as appropriate. The number of game balls determined as the number of prize balls is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 for one ball entered. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, and the ordinary winning openings 15 and 16 are ball-entry devices that are subject to the payout of prize balls when the game balls are inserted, and are used in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Is equipped with a plurality of ball entry devices to be paid out of prize balls as described above.

Further, an actuating gate 17 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 17 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 17 is always open with a gate opening 17a that is open so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 17a. The gate opening 17a of the operating gate 17 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the starting condition of a symbol variation game using a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol variation game”) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 17, is derived in the normal figure variation game, and then operates from the closed state to the open state. The operating gate 17 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters the operating gate 17, the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

Here, the above-mentioned effective sphere will be described.
In the present specification, the effective ball is a game ball used for a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD and reaching the game area YBa of the game board YB. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the launch handle HD is continuously operated, game balls are launched at predetermined intervals (100 ball launch intervals per minute), and among the launched game balls, the pachinko game machine is guided by the launch passage 20. The game ball that has passed through the back return prevention valve 21 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, among the launched game balls, the game balls that have returned or flowed back through the launch passage 20 without passing through the return prevention valve 21 (so-called return balls) are lowered through the discharge passage communicating in the middle of the launch passage 20. Since it is discharged to the plate Sb and returned to the player, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that has not been used in the game and is not a valid ball.

The game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter any of the winning openings of the game board YB, or may enter the out opening 18 without entering any winning opening. It may be a ball. Then, the effective ball that has entered any of the winning openings is guided from the ball passage connected to the winning opening to the guide passage in the middle frame WN and guided to the outside of the aircraft through the guide passage. , Is discharged to the outside of the aircraft. Further, the game ball that has entered the out port 18 is guided to the guide passage in the middle frame WN from the ball passage connected to the out port 18, and is guided to the outside of the aircraft through the guide passage to the outside of the aircraft. It is discharged.

Returning to the explanation of the game board YB, the game board YB is provided with an information display device 19 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 19 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 19 includes a first special symbol display unit 19a. The first special symbol display unit 19a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 19 includes a second special symbol display unit 19b. The second special symbol display unit 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery.

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

The special symbols that can be derived from the first and second special symbol display units 19a and 19b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery which is a predetermined internal lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game as a special game is given after the end of the special game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, on the condition that the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, the winning display result is derived in the special game, and then the big winning opening 14 A special game to open up is given.

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

The information display device 19 includes a normal symbol display unit 19e. The normal symbol display unit 19e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game may be abbreviated as "normal symbol fluctuation game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 19e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary symbol variation game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary symbol variation game.

The information display device 19 is provided with a normal hold display unit 19f. The normal hold display unit 19f displays information that can specify the number of times of the normal figure fluctuation game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The display units 19a to 19f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. Further, the information display device 19 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit of the number of round games described later.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , The game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 14, the normal winning opening 15, 16 or the operating gate 17. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening 14, There is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 16 on the right side or the operating gate 17. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left area, and the first starting port 12 or the left normal winning prize. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 15. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when a right-handed hit is made, a flow path of the game ball is provided by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start opening 12 or the normal winning opening 15 on the left side. Is formed. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting opening 12 or the left normal winning opening 15 when hitting to the right, and compared to when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the first starting opening 12 or the normal winning opening 15 on the left side (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 20 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the launch passage 20. It passes through the valve 21 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 20, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 20. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 18 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 18.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 40, a sub control board 50, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Since the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, and the power supply unit 60 are provided on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame WN, the locking device SS is used by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. Is visible by unlocking and opening the middle frame WN and the front frame WM. Here, the structure of the main control board 40 will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, and the power supply unit 60 will be described later.

The main control unit MU shown in FIG. 3 is mounted on the back side of the game board YB. The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main control board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting device 43, and a display device 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the display device 45 are mounted on the same board.

The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b"). , "Main control RWM41c") and a random number circuit 41d that generates hardware random numbers.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a backup function retains various information including information related to game control (hereinafter referred to as "game information") even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and the power supply is started. Sometimes it is possible to recover based on the above-mentioned various information.

The game information includes information on a special figure fluctuation game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Information on the special figure fluctuation game includes, for example, information that can specify the lottery result of the big hit lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game, information that can specify the special symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game, and the like. Is. The information related to the big hit game is information that can specify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can be specified whether the state is a probability fluctuation state or information that can be specified whether the ball entry rate is improved. The information regarding the payout of the prize ball is information that can identify the untransmitted prize ball signal.

After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) of the power supply unit 60, and the stored contents of the main control RWM41c at the time of power off are retained as backup information. The backup power supply is mounted on the power supply unit 60. The main control CPU 41a performs a backup process for storing backup information in the main control RWM41c when the power supply is stopped. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is a backup means configured to enable backup of various game information. Further, the main control RWM41c for storing backup information in this embodiment is a backup information storage means. The main control RWM41c may be a non-volatile memory capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is not supplied.

The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be turned on when the pushing operation is performed, and turned off when the pushing operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a setting changing function. The setting change function is a function that can be set by changing the setting value as the setting information that defines the jackpot probability as the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The setting device 43 of this embodiment is an operating means different from that of the RWM clear switch 42.

The setting device 43 can selectively instruct permission or prohibition of transition to a setting control state (setting change state or setting confirmation state) that allows change or confirmation of setting information. The details of the setting control state will be described later. The operation by the setting key is, for example, a human operation by the manager of the amusement park. In this embodiment, the setting device 43 is a setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to setting information that defines an advantage degree regarding a special game.

The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a columnar cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open to the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is in an operating state (instructed state) of either an on state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. It is configured to enable the operation to switch to. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operating state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key as it is without returning to the state without human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

When the display 45 satisfies the transition condition to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state when the power is turned on, the display 45 displays an internally set value to be notified. The display 45 in the present embodiment is also used as a display means for displaying information different from the set value and for displaying other information consisting of four-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Other information different from the set value includes, for example, a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of the base value to be notified. The base value is a numerical value counted (calculated) by a formula of (total number of prize balls in the normal game state ÷ total number of effective balls in the normal game state) x 100 on the premise that the jackpot game is not in progress. .. Here, the effective ball is a game ball used for the game, and is a game ball that has reached the game area YBa among the game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle HD. The base value includes a first base value in which a first counting period is defined as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value in which a second counting period different from the first counting period is defined. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period every time the number of effective balls reaches 60,000, and the second counting period is the period from the end of the latest first counting period to the present.

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

The display 45 may be a dedicated display means for displaying the set value. The display 45 does not necessarily require four display units 45a to 45d when it is not also used as a display means for displaying information consisting of two or more digits. For example, the display 45 may be configured to be able to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is higher than that of the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, and the game ball of the second starting port 13 can easily enter the ball, which is advantageous for the player. (Easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to the second gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the low base state.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low base state, and the second starting port 13 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the second starting port 13 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortening state (non-time saving state)" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the characteristic setting change function of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is K4, and the jackpot probability of setting 5 is K5. The jackpot probability of setting 6 is K6. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of setting values are a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game.

In the setting change state, the set value set internally is notified. In the setting change state, the setting value set internally is [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] for each operation of the setting switch. You can change it to loop like →…. It can be confirmed that the set value has been changed by changing the display of the set value of the display 45. As shown in FIG. 5, on the display 45, numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) corresponding to the set values are displayed on the display unit 45d, and the remaining display units 45a and 45b are displayed. A bar (-) is displayed at, 45c. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 45 is mounted on the main control board 40. Therefore, the display 45 cannot specify the notification content from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the mounting frame, which is the frame, is closed, but the display 45 notifies when the mounting frame, which is the frame, is open. The content can be specified.

Further, in the setting confirmation state, the internally set value is displayed on the display 45. In the setting confirmation state, the change of the set value by the operation of the setting switch is restricted. The internally set values are displayed until the setting confirmation status is completed. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. In this embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to a change operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing a change of setting information. The setting control state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state by using the setting key.

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 41a can execute the control operation in a predetermined procedure, and controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. Further, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) such as a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “effect game”) using the effect symbol performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach variation pattern of "with reach" in which a reach effect can be performed in the effect game and finally a combination of out-of-sight symbols can be derived. As the out-of-reach variation pattern, there is an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game and the combination of the out-of-order symbols is finally derived.

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

The first start winning sensor SE1, the second start winning sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first ordinary winning sensor SE5, and the second ordinary winning sensor SE6 are connected to the main control board 40. Then, the main control CPU 41a can receive the detection signals from the above-mentioned sensors SE1 to SE6. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an opening detection sensor SE7 as an opening detecting means for detecting the opening of the mounting frame. The main control CPU 41a can receive the detection signal from the open detection sensor SE7.

Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 19 and controls the operations of the first and second solenoids SL1 and SL2. Further, the main control CPU 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a can receive an operation signal to be transmitted when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated (pushed operation) in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a can receive an operation signal to be transmitted when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display 45. The main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the display 45.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, voice effect data used for the voice effect, and movable body effect data used for the movable body effect for operating a movable body (not shown). is doing.

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

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 11. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 11. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 50a can receive an operation signal to be transmitted when the effect button BT is operated.

In the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, different notifications can be made between the decorative lamp LA1 and the decorative lamp LA2 by controlling the sub-control CPU 50a. Therefore, the combination of the decorative lamp LA1 and the decorative lamp LA2 enables notification, and various notifications are possible. For example, when one of them is blinking in red, the occurrence of an error is notified, and the type of error can be notified from the other light emission mode.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an external terminal board 70 as an external connection means. The main control board 40 is connected to the external terminal board 70. The external terminal board 70 is a substrate for connecting the hall computer as an external device installed in the management room of the game hall or the like in order to manage the operating state of each pachinko game machine installed in the game hall and the pachinko game machine 10. Is. The external terminal board 70 is provided with a connection terminal that can be connected to an external device (external device), and the main control CPU 41a controls the output of an external signal output to the external device connected to the connection terminal. It is possible. In the security signal output process, the main control CPU 41a outputs the security signal. The security signal corresponds to an external signal output from the specific connection terminal when the specific connection terminal is connected to the external device among the connection terminals of the external terminal board 70.

The external terminal board 70 includes a plurality of input terminals and a plurality of output terminals. A separate signal line is connected to the input terminal of the external terminal board 70 so that a plurality of types of signals transmitted from the payout board can be separately received. Further, separate signal lines are connected to the output terminals of the external terminal board 70 so that the received signals can be transmitted separately.

Next, the setting control state will be described in detail.
The setting control state is the setting change state that allows the change of the setting information (setting value) and the setting confirmation state that allows the confirmation of the currently set setting information (setting value) although the change of the setting information is not allowed. And, including. Then, the setting change state or the setting confirmation state can be shifted by the combination of the operation of the setting device 43 and the operation of the RWM clear switch 42.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting device 43 is operated to the ON state (ON) by the setting key, and the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the ON state (ON). When the power is turned on in the state, the setting changes to the changed state. In the setting change state, the internally set setting value is notified, and the internally set setting value can be changed by operating the setting switch. The setting change state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the OFF state (OFF) by using the setting key.

Further, when the setting device 43 is operated to the ON state (ON) by the setting key and the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 turned to the OFF state (OFF), the setting confirmation state is entered. In the setting confirmation state, the set value set internally is notified. Also, in the setting confirmation state, even if the setting switch is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the OFF state (OFF) by using the setting key.

Each of the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state includes an operation of turning on the setting device 43. In this embodiment, the predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means included in the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state is an operation of turning on the setting device 43. Further, any of the end conditions for the setting change state and the setting confirmation state includes an operation of turning off the setting device 43.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a backup function, as a form of shifting to the normal control state after the power is turned on, there are a form via RWM clear that initializes the main control RWM41c and a form that does not go through RWM clear. , Is equipped. The mode that does not go through the RWM clear is a power recovery that starts based on the backup information without initializing the main control RWM41c. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on with the setting device 43 turned off (OFF) and the RWM clear switch 42 turned on (ON), it is normal to turn on the power via the RWM clear. Move to the control state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the power is turned on with both the setting device 43 and the RWM clear switch 42 in the OFF state (OFF), the control state shifts to the normal control state without going through the RWM clear.

Next, an error detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
As an example in FIG. 7, the errors detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include setting errors, setting changes, setting confirmations, RWM clearing, power recovery, and door opening. In addition, although not illustrated in FIG. 7, errors detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include random number update, magnetic detection, induced magnetic field detection, special electric accessory illegal prize, ordinary electric accessory illegal prize, full, etc. There is. These errors are examples, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a function of detecting various errors according to specifications.

The setting error includes an information error error and a setting change operation error. Among the setting errors, the information error error occurs on condition that the setting information is abnormal. Further, among the setting errors, the setting change operation error did not shift to the setting change state when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 was stopped when the setting was changed and then the power supply was restarted. It occurs on the condition that it is not migrated. The setting change occurs on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the open state, the setting key is in the on state, and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state. The setting confirmation occurs on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the open state, the setting key is in the on state, and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state.

RWM clear occurs on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the closed state or the setting key is in the off state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state. do. The power recovery occurs on condition that the power is turned on when the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is in the closed state or the setting key is in the off state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state. do. The door opening occurs on condition that the mounting frame (front frame WM, middle frame WN) is in the open state. Although the above-mentioned setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clearing, and power restoration are all normal processes, they are events that have a great influence on the progress of the game and may lead to fraud. It is positioned as a kind of.

The random number update occurs on condition that the generation (update) of the hardware random number of the main control board 40 is abnormal. Magnetic sensing occurs on condition that magnetism of a predetermined strength or higher is detected by a magnetic sensor arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The induced magnetic field detection is generated on condition that a radio wave in a specific frequency band is detected by a radio wave sensor arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The special electric bonus illegal prize is generated on condition that the ball entering the big prize opening 14 is detected when the big hit game is not generated (when the special electric bonus device is not operated). The illegal winning of the ordinary electric accessory is generated on condition that the ball entering the second starting port 13 is detected when the ordinary electric accessory device is not operating. The fullness occurs on condition that the fullness of the storage plate (lower plate Sb) is detected by the fullness sensor.

Of the errors exemplified above, the setting change and the setting confirmation are errors related to the setting control state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can detect a plurality of errors including an error related to the setting control state. The various errors exemplified above are all errors that are subject to error notification, and the plurality of errors that can be detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an error that notifies the error.

The error notification is a notification performed to make the player or the manager of the game hall aware that an error has occurred due to the satisfaction of the above conditions and the type of the error that has occurred. The error notification is performed by displaying an error image by the effect display device 11, outputting an error sound from the speaker SP, and emitting light from the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2, or a combination thereof. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 that perform error notification correspond to the error notification means. In addition, the notification mode of the error notification by the effect display device 11 includes the first notification mode in which the display amount of the error notification displayed on the image display unit GH which is the screen of the effect display device 11 is large, and the first notification mode. A second notification mode in which the display amount of error notification is small is included. The error notification according to the first notification mode is generally performed by displaying an error image in an area corresponding to the entire area of the image display unit GH. The guideline for the area corresponding to the entire area is, for example, to cover the display area of the effect game using the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH, in other words, the visibility of the effect game using the effect symbol is lowered. It is a display to make. The error notification according to the second notification mode is performed by displaying the error image in an extremely small area as compared with the entire area of the image display unit GH. The guideline for the extremely small area is extremely small compared to, for example, the display area of the effect game using the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH, in other words, the display that does not reduce the visibility of the effect game using the effect symbol. Is. The error notification according to the second notification mode is performed, for example, by displaying a band-shaped error image, and the band-shaped error image may be displayed fixedly, or may be scrolled or displayed as a telop in a predetermined direction. ..

Further, the error notification corresponding to the generated error is executed according to a predetermined priority (notification priority).
FIG. 7 shows the priority order of setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clearing, power recovery, and door opening among a plurality of types of errors. In the priority of this embodiment, the priority of the setting error (indicated as [1] in the figure) is the highest, followed by the priority of setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery (in the figure, [1]. 2]) is high, and the priority of opening the door (indicated by [X] in the figure) is lower than these errors.

Each of the above errors is detected by an error detecting means for detecting the error. The error detecting means that has detected an error transmits a notification command instructing error notification to the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub-control CPU 50a that has received the notification command controls the error notification means that is the execution target of the error notification. As a result, the error notification means executes error notification. The errors that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that all the errors are detected by the main control CPU 41a, or some errors may be detected by a CPU other than the main control CPU 41a. Examples of the CPU other than the main control CPU 41a include the CPU of the payout control board, and the CPU may detect an error related to the payout of the game ball. Therefore, the error detecting means corresponds to a CPU that detects an error, and is, for example, a main control CPU 41a. Further, the notification command may be provided for each type of error. For example, the notification command may be provided for each type of error when the error notification is set to the notification mode in which the type of error can be recognized. Further, the notification command may be shared even if the error is of a different type when the notification mode of the error notification is the same.

Note that the error notification is executed according to the priority, that is, the error is executed with priority, when multiple errors with different priorities occur at the same time, the error notification with the higher priority is the error with the lower priority. It means giving priority to notification. To prioritize, do not execute low-priority error notification, execute low-priority error notification after high-priority error notification, and execute both error notification, but low-priority error. It includes making the notification amount of the notification smaller than the notification amount of the error notification having a high priority. To reduce the amount of notification means, for example, when only the error occurs, error notification is performed by a plurality of error notification means, but when the notification amount is reduced, the number of error notification means is reduced to execute error notification. To reduce the area.

FIG. 7 further shows a specific mode of error notification for each error in addition to the error notification priority exemplified in this embodiment.
In the [security signal] column of FIG. 7, [◯] is described for an error in which a security signal is transmitted when an error occurs, and [−] is described for an error in which a security signal is not transmitted. [Notification time] in FIG. 7 describes the time from the start of error notification to the end of the error notification. "Until the power is turned off" in the figure for the setting error indicates that the error notification regarding the setting error is continuously executed until the power is cut off. When a setting error occurs, the display 45 displays characters (E1, E2) corresponding to the type of setting error on the display units 45c and 45d instead of displaying the set value, and the remaining display units 45a. A bar (-) is displayed at, 45b. As described above, the setting errors include an information error error (E1) and a setting change operation error (E2).

In addition, [Until cancellation] in the figure for setting change and setting confirmation indicates that the error notification related to the setting change is continuously executed until the setting change status is canceled, and the error notification related to the setting confirmation is set to the setting confirmation status. Indicates that it will continue to be executed until it is released. “Time T1” in the figure for RWM clear and power recovery indicates that each error notification regarding RWM clear and power recovery is continuously executed until time T1 elapses. [Time T2] in the figure for opening the door indicates that the error notification regarding the opening of the door is continuously executed until the time T2 elapses.

Each column of [display], [voice], and [light emission] in FIG. 7 shows an mode of error notification executed by the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA when an error occurs. In the error notification related to the setting error, the character string of [setting error] is displayed on the effect display device 11, the sound consisting of the character string of [setting error] is output from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA blinks in red. do. Further, in the error notification related to the setting change, the character string of [setting is being changed] is displayed on the effect display device 11, the voice consisting of the character string of [setting is being changed] is output from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp is further output. LA flashes green. Further, in the error notification related to the setting confirmation, the character string of [setting is being confirmed] is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the sound consisting of the character string of [setting is being confirmed] is output from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp is further output. LA flashes blue.

In the error notification related to RWM clear, [initial combination of effect symbols (initial symbol in the figure)] is displayed on the effect display device 11, a ram clear sound is output from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA is fully lit. It should be noted that the term "all lighting" as used herein means that the emission colors that can be emitted are sequentially turned on. In the error notification related to power recovery, the effect display device 11 displays [recovery combination of effect symbols (recovery symbol in the figure)], the speaker SP outputs the power recovery sound, and the decorative lamp LA is fully displayed. Light. In the error notification regarding the door opening, the character string [door is open] is displayed from the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA blinks in white.

In this embodiment, an image is displayed on the effect display device 11 for each error notification related to setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clearing, and power recovery, but this image is the first notification in which the display amount of the error notification is large. It is an aspect. For example, the first notification mode is full screen display. The specific mode of error notification for each of the above-mentioned errors may be arbitrarily changed. Further, when the door is opened, the effect display device 11 does not execute the error notification, but for example, the character string [door is open] may be displayed, and the image in this case may be the first notification mode or the first notification mode. 2 The notification mode may be used.

Hereinafter, the power-on process executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In the power-on process, the transition to each state shown in FIG. 6 is controlled, and the setting error, setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clearing, and error notification related to power recovery shown in FIG. 7 are controlled. The power-on process shown in FIG. 7 is based on the premise that the mounting frame (middle frame WN) is open, that is, an error of opening the door is detected.

When the power of the main control CPU 41a is turned on and the supply voltage to the main control board 40 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the main control CPU 41a, the main control CPU 41a executes a boot process (boot process) and shifts to a state in which various processes can be executed. do. After the start processing is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes the power-on processing described below.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Judgment (S101).

When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S102). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts outputting a security signal from the external terminal board 70. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S102, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S113 described later.

Next, the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clearing (RWM region initialization processing) (S103). In the initialization process of step S103, the main control CPU 41a initializes the area storing the game information related to the game control, while the information necessary for counting the base value, the information necessary for displaying the base value, and the information necessary for displaying the base value. Do not initialize the area that stores the information about the set value. That is, the region of the main control RWM41c is divided into a region to be initialized and a region not to be initialized. Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is ON, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state, based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the setting device 43. (S104).

When the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state (S104: YES), the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting change notification command as a notification command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S105). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the setting change notification command, it notifies information that can identify that the setting change state is in progress (hereinafter, referred to as "setting change notification"). For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image indicating a character string such as "setting is being changed" as information that can identify that the setting is being changed. For example, in the speaker SP, a dedicated sound is output as information that can identify that the setting is being changed. The dedicated sound constituting the setting change notification is configured by, for example, the voice reading out the character string "setting is being changed" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated (looped). For example, in the decorative lamp LA, dedicated light emission is performed as information that can identify that the setting is being changed. The dedicated light emission constituting the setting change notification is configured by, for example, the light emission by the dedicated light emission pattern is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated (looped). The setting change notification may be configured by one or a combination of one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the voice effect.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a displays the set value when the process of step S105 is completed (S106). In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 41a reads the current set value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display 45 so as to display the read set value. The setting value displayed here is a setting value that was set when the power was turned off most recently, and is a setting value that is stored and held by the backup function. That is, the display 45 first displays the information that can specify the setting value set at that time among the plurality of setting values, triggered by the transition to the setting change state. Further, the display 45 is different from the initial value (first setting value [01] described later) among the plurality of setting values without the need to operate the setting switch when the setting change state is entered. It is configured to be able to display information that can specify the set value.

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting switch has been operated based on whether or not the operation signal has been received from the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) (S107). When the setting switch is operated (S107: YES), the main control CPU 41a changes the currently set setting value. Here, the main control CPU 41a is set every time the setting switch is operated, such as [setting 1] → [setting 2] → ... → [setting 5] → [setting 6] → [setting 1] → ... Switch the set value to loop. When the main control CPU 41a switches the set value, the information stored in a predetermined area of the RWM area and capable of specifying the set value set at that time is the set value after the switch. Is rewritten as identifiable information.

When the process of step S108 is completed or the setting switch is not operated (S107: NO), the main control CPU 41a is turned off by the setting key based on whether or not an operation signal is received from the setting device 43. It is determined whether or not the setting device 43 is operated, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the off state (S109). If the setting key is not turned off (S109: NO), the main control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S106. In the process of step S106 when returning from step S109, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to display the changed set value set at that time.

When the setting key is turned off (S109: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clearing (RWM area initialization processing) in the same manner as in step S103 (S110). In the power-on processing of this embodiment, when shifting to the setting change state, the RWM is cleared at two timings, one before the setting change in step S103 and the other after the setting change in step S110. When the process of step S110 is completed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the currently set value is one of all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value (S111). Specifically, in the area where the main control CPU 41a stores a predetermined numerical value as information that can specify the currently set setting value, the numerical value actually stored is set from the first set value to the sixth setting. When it is a numerical value indicating a set value of any of the six stages up to the value, a positive judgment is made. On the other hand, in the area where the main control CPU 41a stores a predetermined numerical value as information that can identify the currently set value, the numerical value actually stored is from the first set value to the sixth set value. If it is not any of the numerical values indicating the set value of any of the six stages of, a negative judgment is made. That is, when the numerical value that can specify the set value is not in the appropriate numerical range, the main control CPU 41a determines that the setting error is made.

If there is no setting error (S111: YES), the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S112). In the device setting, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the detection result by each of the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, each of the sensors SE1 to SE6, which has been invalid since the power was turned on, becomes valid. The process of step S112 corresponds to a transition process for shifting to a state in which all the sensors are valid. It should be noted that each of the sensors SE1 to SE6 is invalid even during this transition process. Further, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the variable game can be executed based on the game information initialized by the initialization process of step S103 or step S110. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state in which the special figure variation game based on the result of the big hit lottery can be executed by the process of step S111. The normal control state is a control state different from the above-mentioned setting change state and setting confirmation state.

Next, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S113). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Here, the main control CPU 41a has a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms) from the start of the output of the security signal by the process of step S102 to the stop of the output of the security signal by the process of step S113. If not, the output of the security signal is extended until the predetermined period elapses. If the main control CPU 41a does not extend the output of the security signal or stops after extending the output, the process of step S113 ends.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power-on initial designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 (S114). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the command specified at the initial time of turning on the power, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the notification of the information that can identify that the setting is being changed. That is, in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, the setting change notification ends. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the command specified at the initial time of turning on the power, the RWM clear is performed, so that the RWM clear notification is performed. In the RWM clear notification, the decorative lamp LA is made to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the sound dedicated to RWM clear is output from the speaker SP. The RWM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time elapses. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on initial designation command, the image display unit GH displays an initial combination of a plurality of rows of effect symbols and an initial screen such as a predetermined background image. The initial combination of the staging symbols is a combination depending on the series of the pachinko gaming machines 10. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the symbol variation game of the effect symbol to be in a state in which it can be executed. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the demo effect when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, such as when the special figure fluctuation game is not started even after a predetermined period has elapsed after displaying the initial screen. It may be configured. Then, when the process of step S114 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

If a setting error occurs (S111: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to a game stop state in which processing related to all games is stopped (S115). In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 41a initializes the information regarding the set value. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a has an initial numerical value (in this embodiment, the first set value [01] in an area of the RWM area for storing a numerical value (information) capable of specifying a currently set set value. ] Is stored. The game stopped state cannot be canceled unless the power is turned off and then turned on again. In this embodiment, when the specific initialization condition is satisfied due to the determination of the setting error, the backed up setting value is initialized. Of the initialization conditions for initializing the RWM, the initialization conditions other than the specific initialization conditions are normal initialization conditions. The initial setting value shown in the above initial numerical value corresponds to the initial setting information.

Further, in the process of step S115, the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting error command to the sub control CPU 50a. Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the setting error command, it notifies information that can identify the setting error (hereinafter referred to as "setting error notification"). For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image showing a character string such as “setting error”. The setting error notification may be performed by the speaker SP or the decorative lamp LA.

Further, when the setting device 43 is not operated in the ON state (S104: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S111 without executing the process of steps S105 to S110. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state after performing the initialization process.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is turned on while the operating state of the RWM clear switch 42 is on and the operating state of the setting device 43 is on, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting control state. , The setting shifts to the setting change state consisting of the processes of steps S104 to S109. When shifting to the setting change state, the RWM is initialized. Then, after the setting change state ends, the game shifts to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by the initialization process. That is, when the processing of steps S104 to S110 shown in FIG. 8 is performed, the setting of the transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the initialized game information by executing the RWM clear as the initialization control. Corresponds to the setting change via mode that migrates via the changed state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to the initialization control means configured to enable the initialization control for initializing the backed up game information.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is in a setting change state when the power is turned on while the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is on and the operation state of the setting device 43 is in the off state. Initialize the RWM without shifting to. After the initialization of the RWM is completed, the normal control state is entered based on the initialized game information. That is, among the transition modes in which the process shifts to the normal control state based on the initialized game information by executing the RWM clear as the initialization control when the processes of steps S104 to S110 shown in FIG. 8 are not performed. Corresponds to the setting change non-via mode that migrates without going through the setting change state.

On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated in the ON state (S101: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the RWM area. (S116). When the backup is abnormal (S116: YES), the main control CPU 41a initializes the RWM in the same manner as in step S103 (S117). When the process of step S117 is completed or the backup is not abnormal (S116: NO), the main control CPU 41a has any of the six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value for the currently set value. It is determined whether or not it is (S118). That is, as in the process of step S111, it is determined whether or not there is a setting error.

If there is a setting error (S118: NO), the main control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S119 and performs the same process as step S115. If it is not a setting error (S118: YES), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is ON, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state (S120).

When the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state (S120: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on the external information output (S121). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts outputting a security signal from the external terminal board 70. In this embodiment, when the output of the security signal is started in the process of step S121, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S126 described later.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a setting confirmation notification command to the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 (S121). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the setting confirmation notification command, it notifies information that can identify that the setting confirmation state is in progress (hereinafter, referred to as "setting confirmation notification"). For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image indicating a character string such as “setting is being confirmed” as information that can identify that the setting is being confirmed. For example, in the speaker SP, a dedicated sound is output as information that can identify that the setting confirmation state is in progress. The dedicated sound constituting the setting confirmation notification is configured by, for example, the voice reading out the character string "setting confirmation in progress" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated (looped). For example, in the decorative lamp LA, dedicated light emission is performed as information that can identify that the setting confirmation state is in progress. The dedicated light emission constituting the setting confirmation notification is configured by, for example, the light emission by the dedicated light emission pattern is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated (looped). The setting confirmation notification may be configured by one or a combination of one or two of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the voice effect. The setting confirmation notification corresponds to the first type notification. In this embodiment, the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are different notification modes.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a displays the set value when the process of step S122 is completed (S123). In the process of step S123, the main control CPU 41a reads the current set value stored in the RWM area, and controls the display 45 so as to display the read set value. The setting values displayed here are the setting values that were set when the power was turned off most recently, and the setting values that were stored and retained by the backup function, as in the case of shifting to the setting change state. be.

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting key is turned off, that is, whether or not the setting device 43 is operated in the off state (S124). If the setting key is not turned off (S124: NO), the main control CPU 41a returns to the process of step S123. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to continue the display notifying the currently set value. Here, the main control CPU 41a does not switch the currently set value even if the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not allow the change of the setting information triggered by the operation of the setting switch.

When the setting key is turned off (S124: YES), the main control CPU 41a sets the device (S125). In the process of step S125, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the detection results by the sensors SE1 to SE6. That is, each of the sensors SE1 to SE6, which has been invalid since the power was turned on, becomes valid. That is, the process of step S125 corresponds to the transition process for shifting to the state in which all the switches are valid. It should be noted that each of the sensors SE1 to SE6 is invalid even during this transition process. Further, in principle, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the variable game can be executed based on the backed up game information. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state by the process of step S125. As described above, the normal control state is a control state different from the setting control state. When the initialization process is performed in step S117, the normal control state is entered based on the initialized game information.

Next, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S126). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board 70. Here, when the period from the start of the output of the security signal by the process of step S121 to the stop of the output of the security signal by the process of step S126 is less than a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), the main control CPU 41a The output of the security signal is extended until the predetermined period elapses. If the main control CPU 41a does not extend the output of the security signal or stops after extending the output, the process of step S126 ends. Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power-on / power recovery designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 (S127). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on / power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the notification of information that can identify that the setting confirmation state is in progress. That is, the setting confirmation notification ends in the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on / power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a power recovery notification. In the power recovery notification, the decorative lamp LA is made to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and a sound dedicated to power recovery is output from the speaker SP. The power recovery notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time elapses. In this embodiment, the predetermined light emission pattern of the decorative lamp LA included in the power recovery notification is the same as the predetermined light emission pattern of the decorative lamp LA included in the RWM clear notification.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on / power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the image display unit GH to display a power recovery combination of a plurality of rows of effect symbols and a power recovery image such as a predetermined background image. It can be said that the display contents of the image display unit GH when passing through the RWM clear and when passing through the power recovery are the same in that the combination of the staging symbols is displayed and the background image is displayed. The power recovery combination of the staging pattern is a combination depending on the series of the pachinko gaming machines 10. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power-on / power recovery designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to be able to execute the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the demo effect when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, such as when the special figure fluctuation game is not started even after a predetermined period has elapsed after displaying the power recovery screen. It may be configured in. Then, when the process of step S127 is completed, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Further, when the setting device 43 is not operated in the ON state (S120: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S127 without executing the process of steps S121 to S126. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the normal control state without performing the initialization process.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is turned on while the operating state of the RWM clear switch 42 is off and the operating state of the setting device 43 is on, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting control state. , The setting shifts to the setting confirmation state consisting of the processes of steps S121 to S126. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, in principle, the RWM is not initialized, and the normal control state is shifted based on the backed up game information. That is, when the processing of steps S121 to S126 shown in FIG. 8 is performed, the setting among the transition modes for shifting to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the RWM clear as the initialization control. It corresponds to the setting via confirmation mode that migrates via the confirmation status.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is in a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on while the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the operation state of the setting device 43 is in the off state. It shifts to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without shifting to and, in principle, without initializing the RWM. That is, among the transition modes in which the process shifts to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the RWM clear as the initialization control when the processes of steps S121 to S126 shown in FIG. 8 are not performed. Corresponds to the setting confirmation non-via mode that migrates without going through the setting confirmation status.

As described above, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 8 is configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage regarding the special game. Functions as a setting control means.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and a flow of control when an administrator of a game hall or the like only confirms without changing the set value will be described. In the following description, the effect display device 11, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA may be collectively referred to as a “notifying device”.

It is assumed that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not turned on at the time point X10 shown in FIG. At the time point X10, since the power is not turned on, the sensors SE1 to SE7, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are not operating. At the time point X10, the display 45 is hidden, no external signal is output from the external terminal board 70, no error notification is performed by the notification device, and the main control CPU 41a is not started.

First, the manager of the amusement park unlocks the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by himself, opens the mounting frame (middle frame WN and front frame WM), and sets the setting key (key). ) Is used to operate the setting device 43 in the ON state (time point X11). Next, the manager of the amusement park operates the power switch to the on state (power ON) while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated to the on state (off state), and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operated. Turn on the power (time point X12). At this time, the setting device 43 is maintained in the ON state.

During the special period from the time points X12 to X13, the main control CPU 41a executes a boot process (boot process) as shown in the figure as "booting", and rises to a state in which various processes can be executed. During the period from the time points X13 to X14, the main control CPU 41a reads the detection result of the switch related to the setting control state. The switches related to the setting control state are, for example, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43.

At time point X14, the main control CPU 41a starts the power-on process. At the time point X14, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation state as shown in the figure as “setting confirmation” because the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the on state. After the lapse of the time point X14, the main control CPU 41a does not perform various processes based on whether or not the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 is on, as shown in the figure as “no input required”.

Next, the manager of the amusement park operates the setting device 43 in the off state by using the setting key (key) (time point X15). At the time point X15, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation state because the operation state of the setting device 43 is switched to the off state. Then, during the period from the time points X15 to X16, the main control CPU 41a performs a transition process for ending the setting confirmation state and shifting to the normal control state, as shown in the figure as “setting confirmation is being completed”. At the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state as shown in the figure as "normal game in progress". In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation state, the RWM is not initialized in principle between the time when the power is turned on and the transition to the normal control state.

During the period from the time points X12 to X16 (that is, the period from when the power is turned on to the transition to the normal control state), the main control CPU 41a does not control not only the control related to the display of the base value but also the control related to the counting of the base value. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not count the base value when the setting is confirmed. Since the setting confirmation state is completed at the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a controls various processes related to the progress of the game, control related to counting the base value, and control related to the display of the base value, based on various backed up information. And start. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a has a normal prize ball counter, a normal valid ball counter, an all-state valid ball counter, a normal prize ball buffer, and a normal valid ball buffer stored and held by the backup function. Based on each value of, the counting of the base value is restarted, and the control for displaying the base value is restarted. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored to the display 45. That is, the display contents of the identifier display unit and the base display unit of the display 45 return to the state when the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started. After that, as the game progresses with the launch of the game ball, the base value is counted accordingly.

During the period up to the time point X14, the display 45 is turned off as shown in the figure as "display turned off". During the period from the time point X14 to X16, the display 45 displays the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the set value set in the pachinko game machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB. The display 45 maintains the third display state (display of the set value) even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting confirmation state (that is, the setting device 43 is not operated in the off state). That is, the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display 45 so that the set value set at that time can be confirmed even if the state of the machine body is not a specific state. In the period after the time point X16, the display 45 constantly (continuously) displays the base value and the identifier while switching between the display of the first base value and the display of the second base value. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB.

No external signal is output from the external terminal board 70 during the period up to the time point X14. A security signal is output from the external terminal board 70 during the period from the time points X14 to X15. In this embodiment, the output period of the security signal is a period during which the setting is confirmed and a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), whichever is longer. That is, a security signal is output when the information about the set value is displayed. Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall is not the person who directly maintains the pachinko game machine 10, the pachinko game machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer. It can be easily inferred. When an error is detected in the external terminal board 70 during the period after the time point X16, an external signal corresponding to the detected error is output.

During the period up to the time point X14, the notification device does not perform any notification. During the period from time points X14 to X16, the notification device performs setting confirmation notification. In this embodiment, the execution period of the setting confirmation notification is the longer of the setting confirmation state and the predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp from the notification content of the notification device that the setting is being confirmed without looking into the back side of the mounting frame (game board YB). For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the setting confirmation notification is one second. Generally, it takes several minutes for the administrator to confirm the setting, so the length of the setting confirmation notification period (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting confirmation notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period.

In the period after the time point X16, when an error is detected, the notification device performs notification according to the detected error. Further, the notification device of this embodiment is also used as an effect device for executing various effects (game effect) related to the game. Therefore, if no error is detected, the notification device (effect device) performs a game effect related to the special figure variation game or the jackpot game in the period after the time point X16. At the time point X16, the effect display device 11 displays the initial screen.

During the period up to the time point X14, the special figure display device 23 is turned off without any information being notified. During the period from the time points X14 to X15, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b display by the setting notification pattern as shown in the figure as "display during setting confirmation". Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall does not look into the back side of the mounting frame (game board YB), if he / she visually recognizes the special figure display device 23, the pachinko game machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. Can be recognized. During the period from time points X15 to X16, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b are turned off again. In the period after the time point X16, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b do not display by the setting notification pattern, but display the special symbol variation game. At the time point X16, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b display a predetermined initial special symbol (for example, a missed symbol).

In the period up to the time point X13, the main control CPU 41a itself has not started up in the sensors SE1 to SE7, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as “switches”). The detection result is not read by the main control CPU 41a. When the main control CPU 41a reads the detection results of the switches, the detection signal is received in the area of the RWM area associated with each switch, depending on whether or not the detection signal is received from each switch. It means to store information that can identify the presence or absence. The invalidity of the switches means that the detection result is not read, and the validity of the switches means that the detection result is read. In the situation where the switches are invalid, it can be assumed that the switches are not operating in the first place and the main control CPU 41a does not read the detection result even though the switches are operating.

Therefore, all the switches in the period up to the time point X13 are invalid as shown in the figure as "all switches are invalid". During the period from the time points X13 to X16, the sensors SE1 to SE7 among the switches are invalid because the detection result is not read by the main control CPU 41a. That is, in the setting confirmation state, the switches other than the switches related to the setting control state are invalid. On the other hand, during the period from the time points X13 to X16, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 among the switches are effective because the detection results are read by the main control CPU 41a. That is, in the setting confirmation state, the switch related to the setting control state is effective. In the period after the time point X16, all the switches are valid as shown in the figure as "all switches are valid". That is, at least each of the sensors SE1 to SE7 is valid when displaying the information regarding the base value. Further, in the period from the time points X15 to X16 (the period during which the transition process is performed), the sensors SE1 to SE7 remain invalid.

In the period after the time point X14, the detection result of the RWM clear switch 42 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown in the figure as “no input required”. That is, during the period from the time points X14 to X15, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM and does not change the set value even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated. Further, in the period after the time point X15, even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM, does not change the set value, and displays the set value. do not have. Further, in the period after the time point X16, the operation result of the setter 43 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown in the figure as "no input required". That is, in the period after the time point X16 (after the end of the setting confirmation state, that is, when the base value is displayed), the main control CPU 41a is in the setting control state (setting change state and setting confirmation) even if the setting device 43 is operated. It does not move to the state) and does not display the set value.

Then, when the manager of the amusement park finishes the setting confirmation, the mounting frame is closed (time point X17). At the time point X17, the main control CPU 41a does not perform initialization notification because the RWM has not been initialized. That is, at the time point X17, the notification device does not perform initialization notification. At the time point X17, the external terminal board 70 does not output a security signal. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the security signal is output when the setting confirmation state is entered, but the security signal is not re-output when the setting confirmation state is completed, and the output of the security signal is not extended.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a procedure and a flow of control when a manager of a game hall or the like changes and confirms a set value will be described. In the following description, only the points different from the case of shifting to the setting confirmation state will be described in detail, and the common points will be omitted in detail.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, the manager of the amusement park unlocks the locking device SS by using the frame key managed by himself, opens the mounting frame (middle frame WN and front frame WM), and at the same time, The setting device 43 is operated in the ON state by using the setting key (time point X11). Next, the manager of the game hall operates the power switch to the ON state (power ON) while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the ON state, and turns on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (time point X12). ..

The main control CPU 41a executes the start processing at the time points X12 to X13, and reads the detection results of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time points X13 to X14. At time point X14, the main control CPU 41a executes a power-on process. At the time point X14, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change state as shown in the figure as "setting is being changed" because the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state and the setter 43 is in the on state.

During the period from the time points X14 to X15, the main control CPU 41a changes the currently set value to the next set value every time the operation signal (detection signal) is input from the RWM clear switch 42. During the period from the time points X14 to X15, the main control CPU 41a controls the display 45 so as to display the set value currently set. That is, at the time points X14 to X15, the display 45 displays the backed up setting value before the operation of the setting switch, and changes the setting every time the setting switch is operated after the operation of the setting switch. Display the value. The display 45 maintains the display of the set value even if the mounting frame is closed while the setting is changed (that is, the setting device 43 is not operated in the off state). That is, the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display 45 so that the set value set at that time can be confirmed among the plurality of set values even if the state of the machine is not a specific state. ..

Next, the manager of the amusement park operates the setting device 43 in the off state by using the setting key (time point X15). At the time point X15, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting change state because the operation state of the setting device 43 is switched to the off state. That is, the set value is fixed at the time point X15. Then, during the period from the time points X15 to X16, the main control CPU 41a performs a transition process for ending the setting change state and shifting to the normal control state, as shown in the figure as “setting change is being completed”. At the time point X16, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the normal control state as shown in the figure as "normal game in progress". In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change state, the RWM is initialized between the time when the power is turned on and the transition to the normal control state.

During the period from the time points X12 to X16, the main control CPU 41a does not control not only the control related to the display of the base value but also the control related to the counting of the base value. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not count the base value when the setting is changed. At the time point X16, since the setting change state is completed, the main control CPU 41a starts various processes related to the progress of the game based on the initialized game information, and also starts various processes related to the progress of the game, and based on the backed up information, the base value is set. The control related to counting and the control related to the display of the base value are started. At this time, the main control CPU 41a does not care whether or not the set value is actually changed and set in the current setting change state. That is, the main control CPU 41a is backed up to various information regardless of whether the set value is changed and set or the set value is changed and not set in the current setting change state. Based on this, the control regarding the counting of the base value and the control regarding the display of the base value are started. Therefore, the display of the base value displayed when the power supply is stopped is restored to the display 45 regardless of whether or not the setting is changed.

During the period from the time point X14 to X16, the display 45 displays the set value set at that time point. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the set value (including after the change) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB. In the period after the time point X16, the display 45 constantly (continuously) displays the base value and the identifier while switching between the first display state and the second display state. Therefore, the manager of the game hall can recognize the base value by visually recognizing the display content of the display 45 on the back side of the game board YB.

A security signal is output from the external terminal board 70 during the period from the time points X14 to X16. That is, a security signal is output when the information about the set value is displayed. Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall is not the person who directly maintains the pachinko game machine 10, the pachinko game machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state by using the hall computer. Can be easily inferred.

During the period from the time points X14 to X16, the notification device performs setting change notification. In this embodiment, the execution period of the setting change notification is the longer of the setting change state and the predetermined period (for example, 50 ms). Therefore, the manager of the game hall can grasp from the notification content of the notification device that the setting is being changed without looking into the back side of the middle frame WN (game board YB). For example, the time required for one unit notification constituting the setting change notification is one second. Generally, it takes several minutes for the administrator to change the setting, so the length of the setting change notification period (specific period) is such that the unit notification of the setting change notification can be performed at least twice. It is a period.

During the period from the time points X14 to X15, the special symbol display units 19a and 19b display by the setting notification pattern as shown in the figure as "display during setting confirmation". Therefore, even if the manager of the game hall does not look into the back side of the middle frame WN (game board YB), if he / she visually recognizes the special symbol display units 19a and 19b, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. Can be recognized as.

Then, when the manager of the amusement park finishes the setting change, the mounting frame is closed (time point X17). At the time point X17, the main control CPU 41a causes the initialization notification because the RWM has been initialized. At the time point X17, the notification device performs initialization notification for a predetermined period (for example, 30s). At time point X17, a security signal is output from the external terminal board 70. That is, after switching to the display of the information regarding the base value, the same external signal as in the setting control state is output.

In the period up to the time point X13 (including the special period), all the switches are invalid as shown in the figure as "all switches are invalid". During the period from time points X13 to X16, the sensors SE1 to SE7 among the switches are invalid, while the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 among the switches are valid. In the period after the time point X16, all the switches are valid as shown in the figure as "all switches are valid". Further, during the period in which the transition process is performed at the time points X15 to X16, the sensors SE1 to SE7 remain invalid.

In the period after the time point X15, the detection result of the RWM clear switch 42 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown in the figure as “no input required”. That is, in the period after the time point X15, even if the RWM clear switch 42 is operated, the main control CPU 41a does not initialize the RWM, does not change the set value, and displays the set value (the first). 3) The transition to the display state) is not performed either. Further, in the period after the time point X16, the operation result of the setter 43 is not referred to by the main control CPU 41a and is not used for various processes as shown in the figure as "no input required". That is, in the period after the time point X16 (after the end of the setting change state, that is, when the base value is displayed), the main control CPU 41a is in the setting control state (setting change state) even if the setting device 43 is operated in the on state. And the setting confirmation state) is not performed, and the setting value is not displayed.

Hereinafter, among the various notifications executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the notification of the setting control state, the notification of the RWM clear, and the notification of the power recovery will be described together with their actions according to FIGS. 11 to 13.

As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a combination of the operation (ON / OFF) of the setting device 43 and the operation (ON / OFF) of the RWM clear switch 42 at the time of turning on the power, after the power is turned on. The state of is one of the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, the RWM clear state, and the power recovery state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be capable of executing notification according to the state obtained when the power is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the setting change state, the setting change notification including the sound notification, the light notification, and the display notification is executed, and the sound, light, and display notifications are the specifications of the setting change state. It is said that. Specifically, it is executed by notification by a dedicated sound, notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification by a dedicated display consisting of a character image of "setting is being changed" as shown in FIG. 13 (a).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation notification including the notification by sound, the notification by light, and the notification by display is executed as in the setting change state, and the sound, light, and display are displayed. All notifications are specified in the setting confirmation state. Specifically, it is executed by notification by a dedicated sound, notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification by a dedicated display consisting of a character image of "setting is being confirmed" as shown in FIG. 13 (b).

As described above, in both the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, notification is executed using the same notification means such as the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11, but whether the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is executed. The content of the notification is different depending on whether it is. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the state shifts to either the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the notification is executed so that the type of the setting control state of the shift destination can be distinguished. In this embodiment, in the setting control state, the notification that makes it possible to distinguish between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state corresponds to the first notification. Further, each of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification corresponding to the first notification in this embodiment includes the notification by the effect display device 11 as the display means and the notification by the speaker SP as the sound output means. Then, in the setting change notification, the effect display device 11 executes the notification of "setting is being changed", while the speaker SP outputs the dedicated sound at the time of the setting change notification. Therefore, the effect display device 11 and the speaker SP Related notifications are made. The dedicated sound for the setting change notification is a voice that reads out the character string of "setting is being changed", and is related to the character string of "setting is being changed" displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, in the setting confirmation notification, the effect display device 11 executes the notification of "setting confirmation in progress", while the speaker SP outputs a dedicated sound at the time of the setting confirmation notification. Related notifications are made. The dedicated sound for the setting confirmation notification is a voice that reads out the character string of "setting is being confirmed", and is related to the character string of "setting is being confirmed" displayed on the effect display device 11.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the backed up game information is initialized (RWM clear) and the normal control state is entered, it is possible to identify that the initialization has been made and the transition has been made. RWM clear notification can be executed as initialization notification. The RWM clear notification corresponds to a transition notification that can identify the transition to the normal control state. The RWM clear notification consists of sound notification, light notification, and display notification. Both sound and light notification are specified as RWM clear notification, and a normal screen is displayed for display notification. It has become like. Specifically, the notification by the dedicated sound, the notification by the dedicated light emission pattern, and the notification by the image of the initial combination of the effect symbols (for example, [123]) and the background image as the normal screen are executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the backed up game information shifts to the normal control state without being initialized, it is possible to specify that the transition is performed without being initialized. Recovery notification can be executed as non-initialization notification. The power recovery notification corresponds to a transition notification that can identify the transition to the normal control state. The power recovery notification consists of sound notification, light notification, and display notification. Sound notification has the specifications of recovery notification, and optical notification has the specifications of RWM clear notification. In the notification of the display, the normal screen is displayed. Specifically, notification by a dedicated sound, notification by a dedicated light emission pattern, and notification by an image (for example, [456]) of a power recovery combination of the staging pattern and a background image as a normal screen are executed. ..

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the RWM clear notification is executed when shifting to the normal gaming state through the setting change state, and the RWM clear notification executed at this time is the setting control state. The same notification as the RWM clear notification when the normal control state is entered without going through the (setting change state) is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the power recovery notification is executed when the state shifts to the normal game state after the setting confirmation state, and the power recovery notification executed at this time is the setting control state. (Setting confirmation status) The same notification as the power recovery notification when the control state is entered without passing through is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification are different from the notification by sound and the notification by display, but the notification by light is the same. From this, in this embodiment, when the RWM clear notification is executed after the end of the setting control state, it can be recognized from the contents of the RWM clear notification that the setting change state of the setting control state has ended. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the power recovery notification is executed after the setting control state ends, it can be recognized from the contents of the power recovery notification that the setting confirmation state has ended among the setting control states. In this embodiment, the notification after the end of the setting control state (RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification) includes a second notification that can distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended. There is a third notification in which it is impossible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended. It should be noted that the notification by the display in the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification can be regarded as the same notification only in consideration of the combination of the effect symbols and the display of the background image. It can be regarded as a different notification if the rules for the combination of symbols are taken into consideration.

Further, as described above, the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification as the transition notification that can identify the transition to the normal control state have different notification modes depending on whether the setting change state is passed or the setting confirmation state is passed. different. Since the RWM clear and the power recovery notification in this embodiment are both executed by each notification by sound, light, and display, it can be said that the means for executing the notification is the same, but the notification contents of some means are different. As a result, the notification modes as RWM clear notification and power recovery notification will be different. Further, these RWM clear notifications and power recovery notifications are executed with priority over the door opening notification that can specify that the mounting frame is open, as shown in FIG. When the notification mode is different, the type of means for performing notification may be different.

Further, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that notify the setting change in the setting change state are notified from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame, which is a frame body, is closed. Is a means that can be identified. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, although it can be recognized from the notification contents of the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that notify the setting change, the setting information is changed. I can't recognize that. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the setting information is changed from the notification content of the display 45 as the first notification means capable of specifying the notification content when the mounting frame, which is a frame body, is open. You can recognize that. The speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 serve as a second notification means capable of specifying the notification content from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame, which is a frame body, is closed. Equivalent to.

Further, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting confirmation notification in the setting confirmation state are notified from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 even when the mounting frame, which is a frame body, is closed. Is a means that can be identified. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, although it can be recognized from the notification contents of the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11 that perform the setting confirmation notification, it is set at that time. The setting information that is set cannot be recognized. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is set at that time from the notification content of the display 45 as the first notification means capable of specifying the notification content when the mounting frame, which is a frame body, is open. Can recognize the setting information.

Therefore, this embodiment can obtain the following effects.
(1) By providing the setting change state, it is possible to cause a change in the development of the game with the same pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, it is possible to cause changes such as easy big hits and difficult big hits in the process until the big hit is won. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can suppress such a decline in the interest of the player, the manager of the game hall is made to execute a notification that can distinguish whether the setting is in the changed state or the setting is confirmed. Can be made to perform appropriate setting change work.

(2) In addition, the setting change notification regarding the setting change status and the setting confirmation notification regarding the setting confirmation status are executed including means by display and sound, but the setting change status is achieved by making the display and sound related notifications. Or, it is possible to realize the setting confirmation state by an easy-to-understand notification.

(3) When initializing the backed up game information and shifting to the normal control state, it is possible to specify that the transition to the normal control state is made regardless of whether the setting change state is passed or not. The same notification is executed. Therefore, it is possible to realize that the backed up game information has been initialized by an easy-to-understand notification.

(4) When shifting to the normal control state without initializing the backed up game information, it is possible to shift to the normal control state regardless of whether the setting confirmation state is passed or not. The identifiable notification is executed by the same notification. Therefore, it is possible to realize in an easy-to-understand notification that the backed up game information has not been initialized, that is, that the power has been restored.

(5) When the state shifts to the normal control state via the setting change state, the RWM clear notification is executed, and when the transition to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state, the power recovery notification is executed. Then, by making the notification mode of the notification executed in both of these transition modes different, whether the transition to the normal control state is made via the setting change state or the normal control state is made via the setting confirmation state. Can be realized by easy-to-understand notification.

(6) Since the RWM clear notification and the power recovery notification for notifying the transition to the normal control state are executed with priority over the door opening notification, how the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the normal control state when the power is turned on. You can make them recognize that you have done it.

(7) By configuring the setting error notification to be executable, it is possible to make the manager of the game hall recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the setting information. The setting information is information related to the big hit lottery and has a great influence on the progress of the game. Therefore, by configuring the setting error notification to be executable, it is possible to avoid causing disadvantages to both the player and the game hall.

(8) Further, since the setting error notification notifies an error that has a great influence on the progress of the game as described in the effect of (7) above, a setting error occurs by increasing the display amount of the error notification. It is possible to make it easier for the manager of the amusement park to recognize that.

(9) The setting change state and the setting confirmation state are notified in a manner that can be recognized without opening the mounting frame (setting change notification, setting confirmation notification), but the setting information itself does not open the mounting frame. It is notified in a manner that cannot be recognized. The mounting frame cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked using the locking key managed by the manager of the amusement park. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting information itself from being visually recognized by a player or the like.

The embodiment can be changed and implemented as follows. The embodiments and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with a movable body for directing. Then, the second notification may be executed so that it is possible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended after the end of the setting control state by the operation of the movable body for staging. The second notification by the operation of the movable body for staging may be executed in place of or in addition to the second notification by other means. Further, the third notification may be executed in which it is impossible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state is terminated by the operation of the movable body for staging. The third notification by the operation of the movable body for staging may be executed in place of or in addition to the third notification by other means. Further, both the second notification and the third notification may be executed by the operation of the movable body for the effect.

-The power-on process of FIG. 8 is a process executed on the premise that the mounting frame is open, but it may be executed in the same manner even when the mounting frame is closed.
-On the other hand, when the mounting frame is closed, even when the operation to shift to the setting change state or setting confirmation state shown in FIG. 6 is being performed, the setting change state or setting confirmation mode is displayed. The power-on process of FIG. 8 may be configured so as not to shift. When the state does not shift to the setting change state or the setting confirmation mode in this way, it may shift to the normal control state after executing the RWM clear or without executing the RWM clear.

In the power-on process of FIG. 8, the RWM clear process of step S110 may be omitted, and the RWM clear process of step S103 may be performed only once. Further, in the power-on process of FIG. 8, the RWM clear process of step S103 is omitted, the RWM clear process of step S110 is performed at the time of transition from step S109 and at the time of transition from step S104, and the RWM clear process is performed. It may be done only once.

-Among the errors that execute error notification, an error that executes error notification even if it occurs during the execution of setting error notification, and an error notification that occurs during execution of setting error notification are executed. May include errors that do not. The error for executing the error notification is, for example, an error having a high priority, for example, magnetic detection or induction magnetic field detection. Further, the error that does not execute the error notification is, for example, an error having a low priority, and is, for example, full. In addition, during the execution of the setting error, some devices (for example, sound and light emission) are notified of the setting error, and other devices (for example, display) are notified of the error that occurred separately from the setting error at the same time as the notification of the setting error. Alternatively, it may be performed instead of the notification of the setting error. In this case, for example, when the notification of an error that has occurred separately is performed by display, the notification mode may be the second notification mode.

-When multiple errors with the same error notification priority occur, the notification of the error that occurred earlier is maintained, the notification of the error that occurred later is not performed, or after the notification of the error that occurred earlier is completed. The error that occurred later may be notified. Alternatively, when a plurality of errors having the same error notification priority occur, the error that occurred later may be notified instead of the error that occurred earlier.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with a movable body for directing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the movable body for production executes a predetermined initial operation with the transition to the normal control state, and the movable body for production operates normally from the detection result of the sensor that detects the in-situ position. Or, it detects whether there is any abnormality in the sensor. In addition, the initial operation of the movable body for staging informs whether it is operating normally. Then, the initial operation of the movable body for staging is executed regardless of whether the transition form to the normal control state is a setting change via form, a setting change non-via form, a setting confirmation via form, or a setting confirmation non-via form. Will be done. That is, from the initial operation of the movable body for staging, it is impossible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended.

-In the embodiment, the second notification may be performed by the decorative lamp LA and the effect display device 11, and the third notification may be performed by the speaker SP. That is, the notification means for performing the second notification and the third notification may be changed.

-In the embodiment, the first notification or the second notification performed by different notification means does not have to start and end at the same time.
-In the embodiment, the third notification may include a notification that does not perform the notification. That is, by not performing the notification, it may be indistinguishably controlled which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended.

-In the embodiment, the specific notification means configured to enable predetermined notification may include a notification means other than the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the effect display device 11. For example, an effect display device or a vibration effect device different from the effect display device 11 can be mentioned.

-In the embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be used properly for the notification in the setting control state and the transition notification that can specify the transition to the normal control state.
-In the embodiment, the notification means for performing the transition notification is not limited to the notification means connected to the sub control board 50, but may be the notification means connected to the main control board 40. Specifically, it may be specified that the display shifts to the normal control state by hiding the display of the set value displayed on the display 45.

-In the embodiment, the stored contents of the sub-control RWM50c may be retained as backup information.
-In the embodiment, the mode of the transition notification may be controlled to change depending on the returning gaming state.

-In the embodiment, a notification means dedicated to setting control status notification may be provided.
-In the embodiment, the setting switch may not be shared with other switches such as the RWM clear switch 42, but may be a dedicated operating means.

-In the embodiment, the setting switch may also be used as an error canceling switch instead of the RWM clear switch 42 if an error canceling switch to be operated when canceling the error notification is provided.

-In the embodiment, a notification means dedicated to error notification may be provided. Specifically, as the second notifying means, a notifying means for notifying only the setting control state may be provided.

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

-In the embodiment, the priority of error notification of setting change, setting confirmation, RWM clear, and power recovery may be arbitrarily changed within a range of higher priority than door opening.
-In the embodiment, the operation of the setting switch is not limited to the push button type, but may be arbitrarily changed to a lever type, a dial type, or the like.

-In the embodiment, the setting change operation is performed for each operation of the setting switch, but an operation means capable of setting a specific setting value may be provided. Specifically, by pressing the switch indicated by "1", it can be set to "setting 1", by pressing the switch indicated by "2", it can be set to "setting 2", and so on. You may control it.

-In the embodiment, the operation of the setting device 43 is not limited to the two operations of the on operation and the off operation, and may be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, the setting device 43 is configured to be operable in a first state capable of shifting to a setting changing state, a second state capable of shifting to a setting confirmation state, and a third state in which a setting key can be inserted and removed. May be. That is, the operation mode of the setting device 43 differs between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and by confirming whether the setting device 43 is in the first state or the second state, the setting change state and the setting can be made. It may be configured so that the confirmation state can be distinguished. Further, in the third state, the removal and insertion of the setting key may be controlled so as to be the start and end conditions of the normal control state. Specifically, if the setting key is forgotten to be removed after the third state is set to end the setting control state, the start condition of the normal control state is not satisfied and the control is performed so as not to shift to the normal control state. May be good.

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

-In the embodiment, the setting changeless notification may be enabled to be executed. Specifically, in the setting confirmation state, the setting cannot be changed even if the setting switch is operated, and the display 45 may be configured to notify that the setting cannot be changed.

-In the embodiment, the processing procedure of the power-on processing may be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setter 43 is operated in the on state before determining whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state. You may.

-In the embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 are operated while the middle frame WN is closed and the normal control state is entered, the setting control state cannot be changed due to the closing of the middle frame WN. The notification may be made identifiable.

-For one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, an external signal different from the security signal may be output in addition to or instead of the security signal. For example, it may be an external signal common and dedicated to both the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, an external signal dedicated to the setting change state, or an external signal dedicated to the setting confirmation state. It may also be used as an external signal different from the security signal.

-The minimum output time of the security signal may be changed for one or both of the setting confirmation state and the setting change state. For example, the minimum output time may be set to 30 seconds.
-When shifting to either the setting confirmation state or the setting change state, the security signal is output for a predetermined period (for example, 50 ms), and the security signal is output without waiting for the setting device 43 to be operated in the off state. May be stopped.

-The initial combination of the effect symbols displayed at the time of transition to the normal control state and the power recovery combination of the effect symbols may be the same combination. And, it is preferable that these combinations are combinations that can recognize outliers.

-In the above modification, the initial combination of the staging symbols displayed at the time of transition to the normal control state may be a combination that cannot appear when the staging game is out of alignment in the normal staging game, or may be the combination in the normal staging game. It may be a combination that can appear when the production game is out of order.

-When shifting to the normal control state via the setting change state, the character string "setting information has been changed" may be displayed on the effect display device 11 in addition to the RWM clear notification, or "setting information" may be displayed. The voice of the character string "changed" may be output from the speaker SP. Either one of the display and the audio output in this modification may be executed, or both may be executed.

-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that gives a probable change state until the next hit is won, a specification that gives a probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined number of times. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the minute symbol fluctuation game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability changing machine) in which a probability changing state is given when the gaming ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is a game when the base is low and the big hit game is not in progress.

-Each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a pachinko gaming machine classified into the second type, which is also referred to as a "wing thing" or a "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball in the mouth. In this case, the normal game for counting the base value is when the big hit game is not in progress, and when the opening / closing blade of the ball entry device is open (small hit) due to the ball entering the starting port, the target for counting the base value. May be.

A one-chip microcomputer may be used as a means for controlling the progress of the game mounted on the main control board 40.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment has a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port and using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting openings. However, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, particularly the specific configuration of the gaming board YB, may be arbitrarily changed.

Hereinafter, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added.
(1-1) In a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the winning lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied, a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the special game. It is provided with a setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any of the information, and a setting operation means configured to enable operations related to the setting information, and controls the setting information. In the setting control state, it is possible to confirm the setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the plurality of setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information. There is a setting confirmation state for notifying, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means. The gaming machine has a first notification that makes it possible to distinguish between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state in the setting control state, and the setting change state after the end of the setting control state. The second notification that can distinguish which of the setting confirmation states has ended and the third notification that is executed after the setting control state ends can be executed. The third notification is the third notification. A gaming machine in which it is not possible to distinguish which of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state has ended.

(1-2) The first notification includes a notification by the display means and a notification by the sound output means, and in the setting change state, the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications, and the above-mentioned notification is performed. The gaming machine according to (1-1), wherein the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications in the setting confirmation state.

(1-3) The gaming machine according to (1-1) or (1-2), wherein the third notification includes a notification for operating a movable body.
(1-4) Enables backup means configured to enable backup of game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information. There is a normal control state capable of executing a variable game based on the winning lottery as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, which is provided with the configured initialization control means, and the initialization control The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing is the setting change via mode for shifting via the setting change state and the setting change via mode for shifting to the setting change state. There is a setting change non-via mode that shifts without, and a transition mode that shifts to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control goes through the setting confirmation state. There are two types, one is a setting confirmation via mode and the other is a setting confirmation non-via mode that migrates without going through the setting confirmation state. The same notification is performed as an initialization notification that can specify that the backed up game information is initialized and shifts to the normal control state, and the backup is performed in the setting confirmation via mode and the setting confirmation non-via mode. The gaming machine according to (1-1) to (1-3), which performs the same notification as a non-initialization notification that can specify that the game information is not initialized and shifts to the normal control state.

(2-1) In a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on the condition that the winning lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied, a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the special game. A setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any of the setting information, a setting operation means configured to enable operations related to the setting information, and a specific configuration to enable predetermined notification. The setting control state provided with the notification means and controlling the setting information includes a setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the plurality of setting information, and the plurality of setting information. Among them, there is a setting confirmation state that controls the setting notification means so that the setting information set at that time can be confirmed, and there are a transition condition to the setting change state and a transition condition to the setting confirmation state. Includes a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state capable of executing a variable game based on the winning lottery. The transition mode to the normal control state includes a setting change via mode for shifting to the normal control state via the setting change state and a setting confirmation mode for shifting to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state. The specific notification means can execute the transition notification that can specify that the normal control state has been entered, and the transition notification is the mode via the setting change and the mode via the setting confirmation. A gaming machine with a different notification mode from that of the time.

(2-2) Different notification modes of the transition notification are either different types of specific notification means for performing notification, or the same specific notification means for notification but different notification contents. The gaming machine of (2-1).

(2-3) In the setting change state, the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications, and in the setting confirmation state, the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications (2-1). ) Or (2-2) gaming machine.

(2-4) Enables backup means configured to enable backup of game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information. The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the initialization control, which comprises the configured initialization control means, is via the setting change state. There is a setting change via mode to be transferred and a setting change non-via mode to be migrated without going through the setting change state, and the game information backed up without executing the initialization control is used as the basis for the game information. The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state includes the setting confirmation via mode for transitioning via the setting confirmation state and the setting confirmation non-via mode for transitioning without going through the setting confirmation state. In the specific notification means, the same notification is performed as the transition notification that can specify that the backed up game information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-via mode. The same notification is performed as the transition notification that can specify that the backed up game information is not initialized and shifts to the normal control state in the setting confirmation via mode and the setting confirmation non-via mode. The gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3).

(3-1) A mounting frame for mounting various game components including a game board is provided, and a large winning opening provided on the game board is provided on condition that a winning lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine to which a special game to be released is given, a setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information defining an advantage degree regarding the special game, and the setting information. The setting control state in which the setting operation means configured to enable the operation related to the setting information, the notification means for notifying the notification, and the opening detecting means for detecting the opening of the mounting frame are provided, and the setting information is controlled is described in the setting control state. Controls the setting notification means so that the setting change status that can be set by changing to any of the multiple setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. There is a setting confirmation state, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are performed. As a control state different from the setting confirmation state, there is a normal control state in which a variable game based on the winning lottery can be executed, and the transition mode to the normal control state is the normal control state via the setting change state. There are a setting change via mode for shifting to the control state and a setting confirmation via mode for shifting to the normal control state via the setting confirmation state, and the notification means indicates that the normal control state has been shifted. The transition notification includes a notification means capable of executing a identifiable transition notification and a notification means capable of executing an opening notification capable of specifying that the opening of the mounting frame has been detected, and the transition notification is more than the opening notification. A gaming machine that is executed with priority.

(3-2) The transition notification is the gaming machine according to (3-1), wherein the notification mode differs between the setting change via mode and the setting confirmation via mode.
(3-3) The gaming machine has a plurality of means as a notification means capable of executing the transition notification, and different notification modes of the transition notification may result in different types of notification means for performing the notification. The gaming machine according to (3-2) above, wherein the notification means for performing notification is the same, but the content of notification is different.

(3-4) The plurality of notification means capable of executing the transition notification include a display means and a sound output means, and in the setting change state, the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications. At the same time, the gaming machine according to (3-3), wherein the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications in the setting confirmation state.

(3-5) Enables backup means configured to enable backup of game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information. The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the initialization control, which comprises the configured initialization control means, is described via the setting change state. There is a setting change via mode and a setting change non-via mode that shifts without going through the setting change state, and the normal control state is based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control. There are two types of transition modes, one is the setting confirmation via mode that goes through the setting confirmation state, and the other is the setting confirmation non-via mode that shifts without going through the setting confirmation state. In the notification means, the same notification is performed as the transition notification that can specify that the backed up game information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-via mode. The same notification is performed as the transition notification that can specify that the backed up game information is not initialized and shifts to the normal control state in the setting confirmation via mode and the setting confirmation non-via mode. A game machine according to any one of 3-1) to (3-4).

(4-1) In a gaming machine that grants a special game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the winning lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied, a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the special game. It is provided with a setting control means configured to enable at least control to set any of the information, and a setting operation means configured to enable operations related to the setting information, and controls the setting information. In the setting control state, it is possible to confirm the setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the plurality of setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information. There is a setting confirmation state for notifying the user, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means. The gaming machine is a gaming machine configured to be able to execute setting error notification when an error related to the setting control state occurs when the power of the gaming machine is turned on.

(4-2) The gaming machine can detect a plurality of errors including an error related to the setting control state, the plurality of errors include an error for notifying an error, and the setting error notification is another. The gaming machine according to (4-1), which is executed with priority over the error notification of.

(4-3) The gaming machine can detect a plurality of errors including an error related to the setting control state, and the plurality of errors include an error for notifying an error, and the error for notifying the error. (4-) includes an error that executes error notification even if it occurs during execution of the setting error, and an error that does not execute error notification if it occurs during execution of the setting error. 1) Game machine.

(4-4) The error notification means for performing the error notification includes a display means, and the notification mode of the error notification by the display means is the first notification in which the display amount of the error notification displayed on the screen of the display means is large. The setting error notification by the display means is executed in the first notification mode (4-4-), which includes a mode and a second notification mode in which the display amount of the error notification is smaller than that of the first notification mode. 1) Any of the gaming machines (4-3).

(4-5) The gaming machine holds information on game control even when the power supply is stopped, and can be restored based on the game information when the power supply is started, and the gaming machine is set as described above. The gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-4), which can execute the setting error notification when an information abnormality error occurs.

(4-6) The game machine does not shift to the setting change state when the power supply to the game machine is stopped when the setting change state is resumed and then the power supply is restarted. The gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-5), which can execute the setting error notification when an operation error occurs.

(5-1) Various game components including a game board are mounted, and a mounting frame that can be opened by operating a locking device is provided. A setting control means configured to at least enable control to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines an advantage degree regarding the special game in a game machine that grants a special game that opens a winning opening. The notification is provided with a setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to the setting information, a change operation means configured to enable an operation to instruct a change of the setting information, and a plurality of notification means to perform notification. The means include a first notification means that cannot specify the notification content from the front side of the game machine when the mounting frame is closed, but can specify the notification content when the mounting frame is open. There is a second notification means capable of specifying the notification content from the front side of the game machine even when the mounting frame is closed, and the setting control state for controlling the setting information includes the plurality of. The first notification means is controlled so that the setting change state that can be set by changing to any of the setting information and the setting information set at that time among the plurality of setting information can be confirmed. There is a setting confirmation state, and the transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means, and the second notification means. Includes a specific notification means capable of distinguishing between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and in the setting change state, the setting information can be changed by the operation of the change operation means. At the same time, it is possible to recognize that the setting information has been changed from the notification content of the first notification means, but it is not possible to recognize that the setting information has been changed from the notification content of the second notification means. Game machine.

(5-2) The gaming machine has a plurality of means as the specific notification means, and the plurality of specific notification means include a display means and a sound output means, and the display means in the setting change state. The gaming machine according to (5-1), wherein the sound output means and the sound output means perform related notifications, and the display means and the sound output means perform related notifications in the setting confirmation state.

(5-3) Enables backup means configured to enable backup of game information, backup information storage means for storing backed up game information, and initialization control for initializing the backed up game information. There is a normal control state capable of executing a variable game based on the winning lottery as a control state different from the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, which is provided with the configured initialization control means, and the initialization control The transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the game information initialized by executing the above is a setting change via mode via the setting change state and a transition mode without going through the setting change state. There is a setting change non-via mode, and a transition mode for shifting to the normal control state based on the backed up game information without executing the initialization control is a setting confirmation via the setting confirmation state. There are a via mode and a setting confirmation non-via mode that shifts without going through the setting confirmation state. In the specific notification means, the game backed up in the setting change via mode and the setting change non-via mode. The same notification is performed as an initialization notification that can specify that the information is initialized and the transition to the normal control state is performed, and the game information backed up in the setting confirmation via mode and the setting confirmation non-via mode is initially used. The gaming machine according to (5-1) or (5-2), which gives the same notification as a non-initialization notification that can identify the transition to the normal control state without being converted.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 11 ... Direction display device, SP ... Speaker, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main control board, 41a ... Main control CPU, 41c ... Main control RWM, 42 ... RWM clear switch, 43 ... Setting device , WN ... middle frame, WM ... front frame, SE7 ... open detection sensor, SS ... locking device, YB ... game board.

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It is equipped with various game components including a game board and a mounting frame that can be opened by operating the locking device, and the big prize opening is opened on condition that the big hit lottery was won when the starting conditions were met. In a gaming machine that grants special games
Setting control means configured to be able to control setting information,
Setting operation means configured to enable predetermined operations,
Multiple notification means for notification and
Equipped with an external signal output means that outputs an external signal,
In the big hit lottery, the winning probability according to the set setting information is won.
The notification means cannot specify the notification content from the front side of the gaming machine when the mounting frame is closed, but can specify the notification content when the mounting frame is open. There is a second notification means capable of specifying the notification content from the front side of the gaming machine even when the mounting frame is closed.
The setting control state that controls the setting information is
There is a setting change state in which the setting information can be set, and a setting confirmation state in which the first notification means is controlled so that the set setting information can be confirmed.
The transition condition to the setting change state and the transition condition to the setting confirmation state include a predetermined mode operation of the setting operation means.
The second notification means includes a specific notification means capable of distinguishing between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state.
In the setting confirmation state, the setting information cannot be changed and the setting information can be recognized from the notification content of the first notification means, but the setting confirmation state is obtained from the notification content of the second notification means. It is possible to recognize that, but it is not possible to recognize the above setting information.
Even if the external signal is output in response to the transition to the setting change state or the transition to the setting confirmation state and the setting change state ends within the minimum output time, the external signal is at least It is output over the minimum output time, and even if the setting confirmation state ends within the minimum output time, the external signal is output for at least the minimum output time, and the minimum output time in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Is different,
The notification in the setting change state and the notification in the setting confirmation state include notification by the symbol display means, and the symbol display means is a means capable of displaying a special symbol.
The symbol display means is a means different from each of the second notification means and the specific notification means.
The notification when the setting is changed by the symbol display means is executed according to the transition to the setting change state, and even if the setting change state ends within the minimum output time of the external signal, the setting change is performed. At the timing when the state ends, the notification when the setting is changed by the symbol display means ends, and the notification ends.
The notification when the setting confirmation state is performed by the symbol display means is executed according to the transition to the setting confirmation state, and even if the setting confirmation state ends within the minimum output time of the external signal, the setting confirmation is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the notification of the setting confirmation state by the symbol display means ends at the timing when the state ends .

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