JP7122029B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is configured to provide a jackpot game to open a jackpot when winning a jackpot in a winning lottery (for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, some of such gaming machines have a setting function that is provided with a plurality of set values that define the probability of big wins, and that can change the probability of big wins by changing the set values. In such a game machine, by changing the setting value in response to the operation of the predetermined operation means, the game characteristics can be changed, and the decline in the interest of the player can be suppressed.

JP-A-2005-261711

However, a game machine with a setting function requires an operation means for changing the setting value, so a game machine is composed of a game machine with a setting function and a game machine without a setting function. It was difficult to standardize the parts to be used, which was one of the causes of the burden when manufacturing game machines.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional technology, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the burden of manufacturing the gaming machine.

A game machine for solving the above problems is a game machine that does not have a setting change function for changing a set value that defines a jackpot probability to another set value, a main control means for controlling a game, and an information special storage means capable of storing and erasing; specific operation means used to activate the setting change function in another game machine having the setting change function; special operation means different from the specific operation means; wherein the specific operation means is an operation means capable of operating in a first operation mode and an operation in a second operation mode, and the main control means erases when the special operation means is operated. Transitioning to a standby state, and erasing part or all of the information stored in the special storage means, triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second operation mode in the erasure standby state. and a second erasure control for erasing part or all of the information stored in the special storage means without transitioning to the erasure standby state, and When the operating means is not operated and the specific operating means is operated in the first operating mode, a transition is made to a start waiting state for waiting for the start of the game, and in the start waiting state, the specific operating means is operated as the above. Triggered by the operation in the second operation mode, a transition is made to a startable state in which a game can be started without performing the first erasing control and the second erasing control, and the erasing standby state. 3, if a specific condition is satisfied before the specific operation means is operated in the second operation mode, the erasure standby state is terminated without performing the first erasure control .

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden of manufacturing a gaming machine.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The perspective view which shows the rear side of a game board. The front view which shows a main control unit typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. 4 is a flowchart showing power-on processing; 4 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when power is turned on; 9 is a flowchart showing power-on processing in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the flow of control when power is turned on in the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining storage areas targeted for RWM clearing in the third embodiment; 14 is a flowchart showing power-on processing in the fourth embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of commands output in the fourth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining conditions for terminating error notification in the fifth embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining storage areas targeted for RWM clearing in another embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing power-on processing in another embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing power-on processing in another embodiment;

First, a pachinko game machine having a setting change function will be described. In the present specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player, unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 has a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the machine of the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game hall, and various parts (components for games). and a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is attached to the opening front side of the outer frame 11a so as to be openable and detachable. The mounting frame may further be configured by combining a plurality of frame bodies. The pachinko game machine 10 has a locking device SS. In the pachinko game machine 10, the opening of the loading frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS, and the lock device SS is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. can be used to open the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 also has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a frame mounting member 100 assembled on the rear side of the game board YB. The frame mounting member 100 is a flat rectangular box-shaped member with an open front, to which various game parts are assembled. The frame mounting member 100 is fixed to the back surface of the game board YB using fastening parts such as screws. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes various control units including a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 behind the game board YB. The main control unit MU, sub-control unit SU, and power supply unit 60 are assembled on the rear side of the frame mounting member 100 .

The structure of the main control unit MU will now be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40 . The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed circuit board, on which various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 , an RWM clear switch 42 , a control operating section 43 and a display 45 . That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the control operating section 43, and the display 45 are mounted on the same substrate.

The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be turned on when pushed, and turned off when not pushed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a manager of the game arcade. The RWM clear switch 42 corresponds to special operation means different from the control operation section 43 .

The control operation unit 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which an operation key (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a opens in the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The control operation unit 43 can be in either an ON state in which the operation key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction, or an OFF state in which the operation key is not rotated in the predetermined direction (instruction state). ) is configured to enable the operation to switch to That is, the control operation unit 43 is configured to be capable of switching to the ON state and switching to the OFF state. Operating the control operation unit 43 to the ON state corresponds to operation in the first operation mode, and operating the control operation unit 43 to the OFF state corresponds to operation in the second operation mode. The control operation unit 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (on state or off state) after switching using the operation key without returning without manual operation. The control operation unit 43 is configured so that the operation key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the OFF state.

The display 45 is display means configured to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display 45 has four display sections 45a-45d including 8-segment LEDs. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Therefore, the display unit 45 can display numerical values of up to four digits by displaying numerical values of 0 to F in hexadecimal notation (0 to 15 in decimal notation) on the display portions 45a to 45d, respectively. be. The display units 45a to 45d may be 7-segment LEDs excluding segments indicating so-called "dots".

The main board case 46 that constitutes the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 as a base and a second case member 48 assembled to cover the first case member 47 . Both of the case members 47 and 48 are made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 together, a space for housing the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46 . In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are inseparably assembled without leaving any trace, so that it is possible to easily determine whether the case members 47 and 48 have been opened by, for example, a fraudulent act.

With the main control board 40 housed in the main board case 46 , the second case member 48 allows the RWM clear switch 42 , the control operating section 43 and the indicator 45 provided on the main control board 40 to be removed from the main board case 46 . It has one or more watermark holes for exposure. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 a when the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46 . Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

When the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46, the control operating section 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b. Therefore, the control operation unit 43 can be operated to turn on or off by inserting an operation 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 (or substantially flush) with the outer surface of the second case member 48. As shown in FIG. That is, the control operating portion 43 is exposed from the main board case 46 only at the tip surface (keyhole 43a) of the cylinder 43b, and the other portions are covered with the main board case 46. As shown in FIG. The display 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48c when the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. As shown in FIG. Therefore, the display contents of the display 45 can be visually recognized through the watermark hole 48c.

As already explained, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mounting frame 11b cannot be released unless the locking device SS is operated 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 loading frame 11b in principle. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 mounted on the main control board 40 . Further, it can be said that the display device 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is arranged at a position where it is out of sight of the player.

Here, the backup function in the pachinko game machine will be described. The backup function keeps various information related to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (backup), and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is initialization operation means configured to allow an operation to instruct control (RWM clear) to initialize various information backed up.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when executing RWM clear, the information stored in the first storage area among the storage areas in the predetermined storage means (main control RWM 41c described later) is initialized. On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the memory area initialized when the RWM clear is executed is the same regardless of whether the control operating unit 43 is operated in the ON state. In the present embodiment, the first storage area is a storage area in which information regarding progress of the game is stored. The second storage area is a storage area in which information about base values is stored. The information regarding the progress of the game and the information regarding the base value will be described later in detail.

Next, the setting change function in the pachinko game machine will be described. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a setting value that defines a big win probability, which is a probability of winning a big win in a special symbol winning lottery, which will be described later. In the setting change function, by setting one of a plurality of types of setting values, it is possible to set the jackpot probability over a plurality of stages.

In the pachinko game machine 10 having a setting function, when the control operating unit 43 is turned on and the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on, the setting change mode is entered. do. In the setting change mode, the set values that are set internally are displayed on the display 45 . In addition, in the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is changed each time the setting switch is operated. In this embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42 . The setting change mode ends when the operation key is used to turn off the control operation unit 43 .

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned off, the setting confirmation mode is entered. do. In this setting confirmation mode, the setting value set internally is displayed on the display 45 . In addition, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the setting value set internally is not changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the operation key is used to turn off the control operation unit 43 .

As described above, in a pachinko game machine having a setting change function, the control operating section 43 is used to change the setting values. That is, the control operation unit 43 corresponds to specific operation means. Also, the control operation unit 43 is operated using operation keys adapted to the control operation unit 43 . Therefore, the operation key corresponds to an operation member suitable for the control operation section 43 .

[First embodiment]
The pachinko game machine according to the first embodiment, which does not have a setting change function, will be described below.
In the following description, the same components as those of the pachinko game machine having the above-described setting change function are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a game board YB. The game board YB has, on its front side, a game area YBa in which game balls flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is operated when shooting a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 as performance executing means. The decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can perform, as one of the effects, lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of light emitters (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as "light-emitting effects"). For example, the decoration lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Also, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame 11 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP as performance execution means. As one of effects, the speaker SP can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as "audio effects") that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1, LA2 and the speaker SP correspond to production means capable of executing production. In the following description, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as "decoration lamp LA".

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.

The information display device 13 has a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. The information display device 13 has a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of an internal lottery (a winning lottery to be described later).

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game will be abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game will be abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won in a predetermined internal lottery (a winning lottery to be described later), a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game as a special game is provided.

The information display device 13 has a first special hold display section 13c. The first special suspension display portion 13c displays information that can specify the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. The information display device 13 has a second special hold display section 13d. The second special suspension display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 4, respectively.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (a winning lottery of normal symbols to be described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 13e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

The information display device 13 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". In addition, the first special symbol display portion 13a, the second special symbol display portion 13b, the first special reservation display portion 13c, the second special reservation display portion 13d, the normal symbol display portion 13e, and the normal reservation display portion 13f are one It does not have to be provided in the display device, and may be provided in a different part. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section for displaying information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display section for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as effect executing means having an image display section GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of the effects, the effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") of displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or letter.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting prize winning opening 15 as a starting opening opened in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start winning sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start winning hole 15 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting winning opening 16 as a starting opening opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start winning sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start winning hole 16 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second start prize winning port 16, a closed state (restricted state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second start prize winning port 16, and It has a generally variable member 17 operable to. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 has a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game. Therefore, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 18 opening in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special prize winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is operable in an open state (permitting state) in which game balls can enter the big winning opening 18 and a closed state (restricted state) in which game balls cannot enter the big winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an operating gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The operating gate 20 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the operating gate 20 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for holding the normal game can be satisfied, but the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first normal winning hole 21a and a second normal winning hole 21b as normal winning holes opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first normal winning sensor SE5 for detecting a game ball entering a first normal winning hole 21a on the left side of the center frame W, and a second normal winning hole 21b on the right side of the center frame W. It is provided with a second normal winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first normal winning sensor SE5 or the second normal winning sensor SE6, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, the big winning opening 18, the first ordinary winning opening 21a, and the second ordinary winning opening 21b. good too. Entering a game ball into a winning hole corresponds to so-called "winning".

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port (not shown). For example, the out port opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls shot to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings are ejected out of the machine through the out opening.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a main control unit MU and a sub-control unit behind the game board YB, similar to the above-described pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function. It has an SU and a power supply unit 60 . Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control unit MU includes the main control board 40 and the main board case 46 accommodating the main control board 40, as in the pachinko gaming machine having the setting change function described above. It has In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a control operation unit 43, and a display device 45, as in the above-described pachinko game machine having a setting change function. It has

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 40 of this embodiment performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the processing. 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 predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as "main control CPU 41a") as control means, and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 41a performs various controls related to games by executing a main control program. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to main control means for controlling games. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 41b") and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as "main control RWM 41c"). In this embodiment, the main control ROM 41b corresponds to specific storage means for storing information. Further, in this embodiment, the main control RWM 41c corresponds to special storage means capable of storing and erasing information.

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. Also, the main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game until the end. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) such as the effect game performed during execution of the special game. The variation patterns of this embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a big-hit symbol combination in the production game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a winning symbol combination in the effect game.

The main control RWM 41c stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, information stored by the main control RWM 41c includes flags, counters, and timers. The microprocessor 41 also includes a random number circuit 41d for generating hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM 41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not need to be configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be separate bodies.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first starting prize winning sensor SE1, the second starting prize winning sensor SE2, the special winning prize sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first normal winning prize sensor SE5, and the second normal winning prize sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the information display device 13 . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. FIG. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1 and the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal variable member 17 and the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of each solenoid.

The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42 . The main control CPU 41a is configured to receive an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the control operating section 43 . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal that is output when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the display 45 . The main control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display 45 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an external terminal board (not shown). The external terminal board is connected to the main control board 40, and is an external device such as a hall computer installed in the control room of the game hall to manage the operation state of each pachinko game machine installed in the game hall. is connected with The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of controlling output of a predetermined external signal to an external device via the output terminal of the external terminal board. External signals that can be output in this embodiment include, for example, a security signal that can specify the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the execution of RWM clear.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a as control means, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various controls related to effects by executing a sub-control program. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to sub-control means that controls effects.

The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light emission effects, sound effect data used for sound effects, and movable body effect data used for movable body effects that operate movable bodies (not shown). is doing.

The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, the information stored by the sub-control RWM 50c includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. 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.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 should convert the power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1) and supply the converted power supply voltage (V1) to each of the control boards 40 and 50. It is further converted to a 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 unit 60 includes a power 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 switching. In this embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state while power is being supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied to the respective control boards 40 and 50, and the power is further turned off. , the power supply to each of the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

Therefore, in order to start the pachinko game machine 10, power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or power supply is started while the power supply from the external power supply is continued. The switch 60a is operated from the OFF state to the ON state. In this specification, "powering on" means operating the power switch 60a to supply power to each of the control boards 40 and 50. "To cut off (power off)" means to bring the control boards 40 and 50 into a state in which power is not supplied.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big-hit determination is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous to the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

In addition, the pachinko game 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 shot game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second start winning hole 16 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment increases the probability that the game ball enters the second starting prize winning port 16, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting prize winning port 16, which is advantageous for the player. It will be in a game state (entering easy state). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electrical support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than the time of the low base state, and the opening of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game once At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the variable member 17 is normally not allowed to operate in the low base state.

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

In the following description, a game state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a "low probability low base state". The "low probability low base state" in this embodiment is a "normal game state" in which neither the high probability state nor the high base state is provided. Also, in the following description, a game state of high probability and low base state is indicated as "high probability low base state", and a game state of low probability and high base state is indicated as "low probability high base state". , a game state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a base notification function of counting the base value and notifying the counted base value. The base value is a numerical value counted (calculated) by the formula (total number of prize balls in normal game state/total number of effective balls in normal game state)×100 on the premise that the jackpot game is not in progress. . Here, the effective ball is a game ball that has been used in a game, and is a game ball that has reached the game area YBa among the game balls that have been shot by operating the shooting handle HD. The base value includes a first base value that defines a first counting period as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value that defines a second counting period different from the first counting period. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period each time the number of effective balls reaches 60000, and the second counting period is the period from the end of the most recent first counting period to the present. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first base value in the most recent first counting period and the first counting period before the most recent first counting period can be displayed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first base values in the first counting period for a plurality of times (for example, three times) can be displayed in a predetermined order.

When notifying the base value, the indicator 45 displays an identifier consisting of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display portions 45a and 45b, and two-digit information (numerical value) on the display portions 45c and 45d. It is recommended to display a base value consisting of The base values displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal notation or may be displayed in hexadecimal notation. When the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display portions 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] for display in decimal notation, and [255] for display in hexadecimal notation.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the control signal set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by signal output processing executed as interrupt processing.

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first start winning sensor SE1, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 41c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met. In addition, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU41a, even when the detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1, the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Sometimes, the various random numbers are not obtained and execution of the first special game is not suspended.

Also, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second start winning sensor SE2, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM41c. . At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 41c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. In the special symbol input process, even when the main control CPU 41a receives the detection signal from the second starting winning sensor SE2, the second special reservation number has reached the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Sometimes, the various random numbers are not obtained and execution of the second special game is not suspended.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this judgment, the main control CPU 41a judges that the execution condition is met when the big hit game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress. When the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the special game whose execution is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls to start the second special game preferentially when execution of both the first special game and the second special game is suspended.

When executing a special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires random number information corresponding to the special game to be executed out of the random number information stored in the main control RWM 41c, and sets various random number values specified from the acquired random number information. is used to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of special symbols to be derived in the special game, and the variation pattern of the special game.

After that, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU41a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets various information (control signals) in the output buffer as the special game is executed. Various types of information include, for example, a special symbol designation command that designates the type of special symbol, a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of a production game, and a combination of performance symbols that is determined and stopped for display. There is an all pattern stop command.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a executes a process for awarding a jackpot game, a process for controlling the game state, a process for executing a normal game, and the like.
Hereinafter, the control at the time of power-on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Determine (S101). When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on (S101: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on external information output (S102). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a causes the main control board 40 to start outputting a security signal. In the present embodiment, the output of the security signal is continued until the output is stopped in the process of step S106, which will be described later, when the output is started in the process of step S102.

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S103). If the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S103: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S104). On the other hand, if the control operation unit 43 is not turned on (S103: NO) and if the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S104: YES), RWM clear is performed (S105). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Specifically, the main control CPU 41a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board.

After that, the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S107). In the device setting, the main control CPU 41a starts reading the game ball detection result by each sensor. In other words, all of the sensors that have been disabled since power-on become enabled. Also, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on the information initialized by the RWM clear in step S105. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing can be executed by the processing of step S107.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S108). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, it shifts to a state where the effect game can be executed. For example, the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH displays an initial screen such as a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a predetermined background image. After completing the process of step S108, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RWM clear switch 42 is not turned on (S101: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RWM 41c. Confirm (S109). If the backup is abnormal (S109: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (S110) as in step S105.

When the process of step S110 is finished and when there is no backup abnormality (S109: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S111). If the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S111: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S112). On the other hand, if the control operation unit 43 is not turned on (S111: NO) and if the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S112: YES), device setting is performed (S113). In the process of step S113, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power restoration designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S114). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power restoration designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. For example, on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH, a combination of predetermined effect symbols and a power recovery screen such as a predetermined background image are displayed. The combination of effect symbols and the background image displayed on the initial screen may be the same as or different from the combination of effect symbols and the background image displayed on the power recovery screen. Further, when the RWM clear is performed in the processing of step S110, the main control CPU 41a may transmit an initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a instead of the power restoration designation command in the processing of step S114. After completing the process of step S114, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, the flow of control at the time of power-on implemented by the power-on processing described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 in the OFF state and the control operating unit 43 in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a returns the game control based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c (return control). After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a controls Until the operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state, control is performed so as not to execute processing related to normal games. That is, the main control CPU 41a returns control until the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state on the condition that the pachinko game machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state. It shifts to the return wait state waiting for the execution of In other words, the main control CPU 41a transitions to the return standby state when the control operation unit 43 is turned on. When the control operation unit 43 is turned off in the return standby state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state, performs return control, and then executes normal game processing. transition to a state

In this embodiment, the return standby state corresponds to the start standby state of waiting for the start of a game. In addition, in the present embodiment, the state in which processing related to normal games can be executed corresponds to a startable state in which a game can be started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned off, the main control CPU 41a sets the RWM After executing the clear, the state shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 turned on and the control operation unit 43 turned on, the main control CPU 41a Until the control operation unit 43 is operated to the OFF state, RWM clear is not performed, and control is performed so as not to perform processing related to normal games. That is, the main control CPU 41a, on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned on, Until the control operation unit 43 is turned off, the process shifts to an initialization standby state in which execution of RWM clear is on standby. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned on. Then, the main control CPU 41a terminates the initialization standby state and executes RWM clear when the control operation unit 43 is turned off in the initialization standby state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed.

In this embodiment, the RWM clear corresponds to erasing control for erasing information stored in the main control RWM 41c. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization standby state corresponds to an erasure standby state in which execution of erasure control is awaited.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU41a is triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 used for changing the setting value in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function, and the setting value specific control that is different from changing the In particular, the main control CPU 41a performs specific control on the condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated in the ON state. Here, the specific control is the control to shift to the recovery standby state and the control to shift to the initialization standby state described above. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a enters either the return standby state or the initialization standby state when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the control operation unit 43 is not turned on. Do not migrate. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific control is control that is not performed when the control operation unit 43 is not operated.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the control operation unit 43 used for changing the setting value in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function can also be used for a pachinko game machine that does not have a setting change function, the game It is possible to reduce the burden when manufacturing the machine.

(1-2) In particular, for the main control CPU 41a that performs game-related control, the operation of the control operation unit 43 can be used as a trigger to perform specific control different from changing the set value. The part 43 can be used effectively.

(1-3) It is possible to shift to the initialization standby state by operating the control operation unit 43 to the ON state. Then, the initialization standby state is terminated when the control operation unit 43 is turned off, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by varying the timing at which the control operation unit 43 is turned off, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the transition to the initialization standby state to the execution of the RWM clear. Therefore, for example, during the period from the transition to the initialization standby state to the execution of the RWM clear, operation confirmation of various control parts, setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and external devices connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. If you want to do various work such as, you can create time for it.

(1-4) Further, by operating the control operation unit 43 to the ON state, it is possible to shift to the return standby state. Then, the return waiting state is terminated when the control operation unit 43 is turned off, and the state shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed. Therefore, by varying the timing of operating the control operation unit 43 to the OFF state, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the time from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed. . Therefore, for example, from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state where the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation check of various control parts, the pachinko game machine 10 and the pachinko game machine 10 If you want to do various tasks such as setting up external devices to be connected, you can create time for that.

(1-5) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have operation keys. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts caused by operating the control operation unit 43 .

(1-6) Specific control is control that is not performed when the control operating unit 43 is not operated. According to this, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed even though the control operation unit 43 is not operated, and it is possible to prevent the specific control from being used for fraud.

(1-7) Specific control is performed on the condition that power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the control operation unit 43 is being operated. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which the operation of the control operation unit 43 for performing the specific control is valid, so that it is possible to suppress the use of the specific control for fraudulent acts.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs the initial operation regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is turned on. transition to standby state. Also, when the main control CPU 41a is powered on with the RWM clear switch 42 in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state regardless of whether the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. A detailed description will be given below.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Determine (S201). When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on (S201: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on external information output (S202). Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S203). If the control operation unit 43 is not operated to the ON state, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state. If the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S203: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S204).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated to be turned off (S204: YES), RWM clear is performed (S205). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S106). Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S207). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing related to normal games, such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing, through the processing of step S207.

Next, the main control CPU 41a transmits an initialization designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S208). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the initialization designation command, it shifts to a state where the effect game can be executed. After finishing the process of step S208, the main control CPU 41a finishes the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RWM clear switch 42 is not turned on (S201: NO), the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not there is a backup abnormality (S209). If the backup is abnormal (S209: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (S210) as in step S205.

When the process of step S210 is finished and when there is no backup abnormality (S209: NO), the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S211). If the control operation unit 43 is not turned on, the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned on. If the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S211: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S212).

Then, when the control operation unit 43 is operated to be turned off (S212: YES), device setting is performed (S213). In the process of step S213, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power restoration designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S214). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power restoration designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. After completing the process of step S214, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, the flow of control at power-on in the second embodiment realized by the power-on processing described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the OFF state and the control operating unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a shifts to return waiting state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state and performs return control when the control operation unit 43 is turned on in the return standby state and the control operation unit 43 is turned off. After that, the game transitions to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the control operation unit 43 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a shifts to return waiting state. In this case, in the return standby state, the main control CPU 41a ends the return standby state with the control operation unit 43 being operated to the OFF state as a trigger, and after performing the return control, performs the processing related to the normal game. Move to runnable state.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is in the OFF state. When the control operation unit 43 is turned off in the return standby state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return standby state, performs return control, and then executes normal game processing. transition to a state

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned off, the main control CPU 41a , transitions to the initialization waiting state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the initialization standby state when the control operation unit 43 is turned on in the initialization standby state, and furthermore, the control operation unit 43 is turned off. Execute RWM clear. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the ON state and the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state, the main control The CPU 41a shifts to an initialization standby state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a terminates the initialization standby state and executes RWM clear when the control operating unit 43 is turned off in the initialization standby state. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed.

That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 as a trigger. Then, the main control CPU 41a executes RWM clear with the operation of the control operation unit 43 in the initialization standby state as a trigger.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(2-1) By turning on the RWM clear switch 42, it is possible to shift to the initialization standby state. Then, the initialization standby state is terminated by the operation of the control operation unit 43, and the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, by varying the timing of operating the control operation unit 43, the time from the shift to the initialization standby state to the execution of the RWM clear can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, for example, during the period from the transition to the initialization standby state to the execution of the RWM clear, operation confirmation of various control parts, setting of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and external devices connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. If you want to do various work such as, you can create time for it.

(2-2) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the initialization standby state on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which the initialization waiting state can be entered, so that it is possible to prevent the initialization waiting state from being used for fraud.

(2-3) Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not turned on, it is possible to shift to the recovery waiting state. Then, the return standby state is terminated by the operation of the control operation unit 43, and the state shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed. Therefore, by varying the timing of operating the control operation unit 43, the time from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state in which the processing related to the normal game can be executed can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, for example, from the transition to the return standby state to the transition to the state where the processing related to the normal game can be executed, the operation check of various control parts, the pachinko game machine 10 and the pachinko game machine 10 If you want to do various tasks such as setting up external devices to be connected, you can create time for that.

(2-4) In particular, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the return standby state on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not turned on. According to this, it is possible to limit the timing at which the return standby state can be entered, so it is possible to prevent the return standby state from being used for fraudulent acts.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on. Different storage areas are used to initialize information in clearing. A detailed description will be given below.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the third embodiment, the main control RWM 41c is provided with a first storage area and a second storage area as storage areas for storing various types of information. The first storage area is a storage area for storing information regarding the progress of the game. The information on the progress of the game includes, for example, information on the game state, information on the special game, and the like. The second storage area is a storage area in which information about base values is stored. The information on the base value includes information on the first base value and information on the second base value. Also, the information about the base value includes information about the first base value in the first counting period for a plurality of times.

In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the control operation unit 43 is turned off, the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear. Run. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes (deletes) the information stored in the first storage area among the storage areas of the main control RWM 41c, and initializes the information stored in the second storage area. do not do. That is, the main control CPU 41a initializes the information stored in the first storage area among the storage areas of the main control RWM 41c when the control operation unit 43 is not operated when executing the RWM clear. On the other hand, the information stored in the second storage area is not initialized. In other words, when the control operation unit 43 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 41a targets the first storage area for RWM clearing, but does not target the second storage area for RWM clearing.

In the third embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 turned on and the control operation unit 43 turned on, the main control CPU 41a clears the RWM. to run. At this time, the main control CPU 41a initializes both the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area of the storage areas of the main control RWM 41c. That is, when the control operation unit 43 is operated when executing the RWM clear, the main control CPU 41a, among the storage areas of the main control RWM 41c, stores the information stored in the first storage area and the second storage area. Initialize the information stored in the area. In other words, when the control operating unit 43 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 41a targets both the first storage area and the second storage area for RWM clear.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can execute the RWM clear with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 as a trigger. Further, the main control CPU 41a can execute RWM clear triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 even when the control operation unit 43 is not operated. In the third embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the control operating unit 43 is operated to the ON state and the control operating unit 43 is not operated to the ON state (is OFF state). , at least part of the information to be initialized is different.

Further, as described above, in a pachinko game machine having a setting change function, information stored in the first storage area and the second storage area regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. are initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the third embodiment, the storage area in which the information is initialized when the RWM clear is executed triggered by the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 has a setting change function. It is different from a storage area where information is initialized in another game machine that has it.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(3-1) In the present embodiment, the information to be initialized in the RWM clear can be changed according to the operation of the control operation unit 43, so the RWM clear can be appropriately executed according to the situation.

(3-2) In particular, the first storage area is subject to RWM clear regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on, while the second storage area is the target of the RWM clear. Whether or not the RWM is cleared differs depending on whether or not it is operated to the ON state. Therefore, when executing RWM clear, information that should be initialized regardless of the situation and information that does not need to be initialized depending on the situation can be managed separately.

(3-3) When the RWM clear is executed with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the control operation unit 43 as a trigger, the storage area targeted for the RWM clear executes the RWM clear in the pachinko game machine having the setting change function. It is different from the storage area that is actually the target of RWM clear. Therefore, it is possible to perform control suitable for the pachinko game machine 10 that does not have a setting change function.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can perform a power-on operation check for confirming (checking) the configuration and operation of various control components upon power-on. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to confirm whether or not the movable body for presentation (not shown) is positioned at a predetermined original position when the power is turned on. In the fourth embodiment, the movable body corresponds to a sub-control member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the display device (not shown) provided on the sub-control board 50 to display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b when the power is turned on. According to this, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can check whether the sub-control ROM 50b installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is correct by checking the displayed checksum. be. In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control ROM 50b corresponds to a sub-control member controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is equipped with an effect customizing function capable of changing various aspects of effects. In other words, the effect customizing function is a function of changing the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . In the fourth embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA are controlled to one of a plurality of effect states. Specifically, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to change the effect state in accordance with the operation of special operation means (not shown) different from the control operation unit 43. FIG. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to change the effect states of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a can adjust the volume output from the speaker SP and the amount of light when the decoration lamp LA emits light according to the operation of the operation means provided on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10. . Further, the sub-control CPU 50a can set the power saving mode according to the operation of the operation means provided on the back side of the game board YB. The power saving mode is, for example, a mode in which the amount of light of the decorative lamp LA is controlled to be reduced during a period in which no game is played. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a stores customization information that can specify the aspect of the effect changed in the effect customization function in the sub-control RWM 50c, and executes various effects in the effect mode according to the stored information. to control.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has a backup function of the sub-control RWM 50c. In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is connected to an emergency power supply (not shown), and even if the power supply from the external power supply is interrupted, It is configured so that part or all of the information can be held (backed up). In the fourth embodiment, at least customization information is included in the information held when the power supply from the external power source is interrupted.

In the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on. , the control signal output to the sub-control CPU 50a is made different. A detailed description will be given below.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 42. Determine (S301). When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on (S301: YES), the main control CPU 41a turns on external information output (S302). Next, the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (S303). After that, the main control CPU 41a turns off the external information output (S304).

Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S305). If the control operation unit 43 is turned on (S305: YES), the main control CPU 41a waits until the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S306). When the control operation unit 43 is turned off (S306: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S307). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing can be executed by the processing of step S305. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a first initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a (S308). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a when the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state. In this embodiment, the first initialization designation command corresponds to the first signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the control operation unit 43 is not operated to be ON (S305: NO), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S309). Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a transmits a second initialization designation command as an initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a (S310). That is, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a when the power is turned on when the control operation unit 43 is not operated to the ON state (is in the OFF state). In this embodiment, the second initialization designation command corresponds to the second signal. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is not turned on (S301: NO), the main control CPU 41a checks whether or not there is a backup abnormality (S311). If the backup is abnormal (S311: YES), the main control CPU 41a performs RWM clear (S312) as in step S303.

When the process of step S312 is completed and when there is no backup abnormality (S311: NO), the main control CPU 41a performs device setting (S313). In the processing of step S313, the main control CPU 41a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a transmits a power restoration designation command to the sub control CPU 50a (S314). Here, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the power restoration designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. After completing the process of step S314, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

By the power-on process as described above, in the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a, on the condition that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, the second 1 An initialization designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 50a.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command are input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives the first initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the power-on operation check. In the power-on operation check, the sub-control CPU 50a confirms whether the movable body is positioned at the original position. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives a control signal indicating that the movable body is detected from a predetermined sensor provided in the pachinko game machine 10, the movable body is located at the original position. I judge. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not located at the original position when the control signal indicating that the movable body is detected is not input from the predetermined sensor. When the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the movable body is not located at the original position, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device EH to display a predetermined error message, or output a predetermined error message. The speaker SP may be controlled as follows. Further, in the power-on operation check, the sub-control CPU 50a controls a predetermined display device to display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes (deletes) the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to continue the production state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the combination of the effect symbols determined as the initial symbols.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the control of executing the power-on operation check and the control of initializing the customization information with the input of the first initialization designation command as a trigger. In the fourth embodiment, the control of executing the operation check at power-on and the control of initializing the customization information both correspond to special control.

On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform an operation check at power-on and does not initialize the customization information, and displays the combination of the performance symbols determined as the initial symbols. to control the effect display device EH. That is, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue the production state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. In addition, when the power recovery designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform an operation check at power-on and does not initialize the customization information, so that the combination of the performance symbols determined as the power recovery symbols is displayed. It controls the performance display device EH. That is, when the power restoration designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue the production state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the power-on operation check and the initialization of the customization information, and then the production design determined as the initial design. to display a combination of On the other hand, when the second initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a displays a combination of performance symbols determined as initial symbols without executing the power-on operation check and the initialization of the customization information. Control. In this embodiment, the power-on operation check corresponds to check control of the sub control member. Further, in the present embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of performance symbols determined as the initial symbols corresponds to the control when the power is turned on.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device EH so as to display a combination of performance symbols determined as power recovery symbols when the power recovery designation command is input. That is, the power-on control is different between when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated. Control is different. When the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the power-on operation check and customization information even if the control operation unit 43 is operated. is controlled to display a combination of performance symbols determined as power recovery symbols without executing In this embodiment, the control for displaying the combination of performance symbols determined as the power recovery symbols corresponds to the control when the power is turned on.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the first initialization designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a does not continue the production state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, and sets the combination of the production symbols determined as the initial symbols. control to display. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the second initialization designation command, it does not continue the production state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. control to display. In the fourth embodiment, the rendering state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c corresponds to the specified rendering state. In other words, the specific effect state is a changed effect state changed by the special operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, continuing control to a specified effect state from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c corresponds to specific state control.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(4-1) The main control CPU 41a outputs the first initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 50a by operating the control operation section 43. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs special control triggered by the input of the first initialization designation command. Here, the sub-control CPU 50a is control means for performing control related to effects. Therefore, the control operating unit 43 can be effectively used for the control related to the performance.

(4-2) By operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the power-on operation check when the power is turned on. can do.

(4-3) In addition, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, different control is executed than when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated. , the power-on control can be executed more appropriately depending on the situation.

(4-4) When the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the power-on operation check is not executed regardless of the operation of the control operation unit 43, so the power-on operation check is executed more frequently than necessary. can be suppressed.

(4-5) By operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to change whether or not to accompany the specific state control regarding the effect state of the effect display device, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA when the power is turned on. The state can be appropriately controlled according to the situation.

(4-6) In particular, by operating the control operation unit 43, it is possible to select whether or not to continue the rendering state that can be specified from the customization information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. It can reduce the trouble of repairing.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is configured to be able to notify an error when a predetermined error occurs. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is capable of controlling to end the notification of the error in response to the operation of the control operating section 43 during the game. Here, "during a game" can be rephrased as "when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10". In addition, "during a game" may be when the main control CPU 41a is in a state in which it is possible to execute processing relating to a normal game. The error notification will be described in detail below.

First, an error that can be reported in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, errors that can be notified in the fifth embodiment include RWM clear, a magnetic error notified when magnetism exceeding a predetermined threshold is detected, and a storage tray that stores game balls is full. There are several types of errors, including a full error that is signaled when In other words, errors that can be notified in this embodiment include multiple types of errors with different notification conditions. Strictly speaking, the RWM clear is not an error (abnormality), but for the sake of convenience, it is handled as one of the errors.

In the fifth embodiment, error notification is performed by the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA start an error notification when each error notification condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA correspond to error reporting means for reporting an error.

The RWM clear is notified when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on processing described above. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start notification of the RWM clear in the power-on process, triggered by the execution of the RWM clear. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the RWM clear corresponds to the fulfillment of the notification condition for the RWM clear. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the notification of the RWM clear when 30 seconds have passed since the RWM clear was executed. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to continue the notification of the RWM clear until 30 seconds have passed since the RWM clear was executed even after the RWM clear was executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification of RWM clear is continued even after the condition for notifying RWM clear is not met.

A magnetic error is reported when a magnetic sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 10 detects magnetism equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start notification of the magnetic error when a magnetic detection signal indicating detection of magnetism is input from the magnetic sensor. That is, in the present embodiment, the input of the magnetic detection signal corresponds to establishment of the magnetic error notification condition. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls to end the magnetic error notification when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off or when the control operation unit 43 is turned on. . That is, the main control CPU 41a continues to operate until the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off or the control operation unit 43 is turned on even when the magnetic detection signal is no longer input from the magnetic sensor. Until then, control is performed so that the notification of the magnetic error is continued. In other words, even if the magnetic error is canceled, the main control CPU 41a waits until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off or until the control operation unit 43 is turned on. , control to continue the notification of the magnetic error. That is, in the present embodiment, the magnetic error notification is continued even after the magnetic error notification condition is not met. In this embodiment, the magnetic error corresponds to the second error.

A full error is notified when a full sensor (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 continues to detect game balls for a predetermined period of time. For example, the full sensor is disposed on the upstream side of the game ball path leading to the storage tray that stores the game balls. Therefore, a full error is notified when the storage tray is full and the game balls are piled up to the path of the game balls leading to the storage tray. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls to start notification of a full error when a ball detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the full sensor continues to be input for a predetermined period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, continuous input of the ball detection signal from the full sensor for a predetermined period of time corresponds to establishment of the notification condition of the full error. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to terminate the notification of the full error when the ball detection signal is no longer input from the full sensor. In other words, in the present embodiment, the notification of the full error is terminated when the conditions for notifying the full error are not met. In this embodiment, the full error corresponds to the first error.

As described above, the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment turns the control operation unit 43 on when the magnetic error notification condition continues even after the magnetic error notification condition is not met. It is possible to control to terminate the notification of the magnetic error triggered by the operation. In particular, the main control CPU 41a of the present embodiment is capable of controlling to end the notification of the magnetic error when the control operation unit 43 is turned on during the game. In this embodiment, the control for ending the notification of the magnetic error corresponds to special control.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it has the following effects.
(5-1) By operating the control operation unit 43 used for changing the set values in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function during the game, special control different from changing the set values can be executed. can. According to this, compared to the case where an operation means other than the control operation unit 43 is provided and the special control is executed with the operation of the other operation means as a trigger, the configuration of the gaming machine is not complicated. can be suppressed.

(5-2) Since the error notification can be ended by operating the control operation unit 43 during the game, the troublesomeness of ending the error notification can be reduced.
(5-3) Since the control operation unit 43 is operated using operation keys, it is possible to prevent the control operation unit 43 from being operated by a person who does not have operation keys. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily end the notification of the error, and thus it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts from becoming more likely to occur.

(5-4) Of the plurality of types of errors, for a full error, the error notification can be terminated when the error condition is no longer met. On the other hand, as for the magnetic error, since the error notification is continued even after the error notification condition is not met, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the error from being overlooked. After the condition for notifying the magnetic error becomes unsatisfied, the notifying of the magnetic error can be terminated by operating the control operating unit 43 during the game, so that it is troublesome to terminate the notifying of the magnetic error. can be reduced.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
- The contents of control in each embodiment can be appropriately combined within a mutually consistent range. For example, by combining the control contents of the first embodiment and the control contents of the fifth embodiment, initialization is triggered by turning on the power while the control operation unit 43 is being operated to the ON state. While transitioning to the standby state or the return standby state, the notification of the error may be terminated when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state during the game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs different control depending on whether the power is turned on while the control operation unit 43 is turned on or when the control operation unit 43 is turned on during a game. You may do so. According to this, the content of control can be subdivided, suppressing that the structure of the pachinko game machine 10 becomes complicated.

- As shown in FIG. 13, in the third embodiment, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the first storage area is subject to RWM clearing, while the second storage area is not subject to RWM clearing. You may do so. Further, in the third embodiment, when the control operating unit 43 is in the OFF state, both the first storage area and the second storage area may be subjected to RWM clear. According to this, when the control operation unit 43 is in the ON state, the area targeted for RWM clearing can be the same as that of another pachinko game machine having a setting change function. The operation for erasing can be made easy to understand. Note that, in each embodiment, the storage area targeted for RWM clear may be changed as appropriate.

・As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in each embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting change processing program used for the setting change function is stored in the main control ROM 41b, and based on the determination result may be controlled differently. For example, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the main control CPU 41a determines that the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on in the power-on process in the first embodiment. The same processing as in the case of being operated is performed (S404 to S409). On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated and the setting change processing program is stored, the main control CPU 41a enters the setting change mode on the condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated. Then, the process for changing the set value is executed (S413-S417). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output to the sub-control CPU 50a a setting change notification command indicating that the setting change mode has been entered (S413). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to notify that it is in the setting change mode, triggered by the input of the setting change notification command. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a set value error (S412). A setting value error is an error that occurs, for example, when a value that should not be set as a setting value is set. If it is a setting value error (S412: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not transition to a state where processing related to normal games can be executed. On the other hand, if it is not a set value error (S412: NO), the process shifts to a state in which processing relating to normal games can be executed (S407-S409). Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b, the main control CPU 41a determines that the RWM clear switch 42 is not set in the power-on processing in the first embodiment. The same processing as when no operation is performed is performed (S421 to S424). On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated and the setting change processing program is stored, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a setting value error (S425). If there is a set value error (S425: YES), the main control CPU 41a does not transition to a state where processing related to normal games can be executed. On the other hand, if it is not a setting value error (S425: NO), the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode on the condition that the control operation unit 43 is operated, and executes processing related to confirmation of the setting value ( S426-S431). At this time, the main control CPU 41a may output to the sub-control CPU 50a a setting confirmation notification command indicating that the setting confirmation mode has been entered (S428). Further, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to notify that it is in the setting confirmation mode, triggered by the input of the setting confirmation notification command. After that, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which processing related to normal games can be executed (S423, S424). As described above, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 on the condition that the setting change processing program is not stored in the main control ROM 41b. Such control may be performed. According to this, the main control CPU 41a can perform appropriate control according to the contents stored in the main control ROM 41b. In this example, the setting change processing program corresponds to specific information.

- In each embodiment, the control by the sub-control CPU 50a may be the same as the control by the sub-control CPU 50a in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function. According to this, the members controlled by the sub-control CPU 50a can be easily shared.

- In each embodiment, when operating the control operation part 43, it is good also as a structure which does not require a suitable operation key.
In the first and second embodiments, the main control CPU 41a initializes without performing RWM clear when a specific condition is satisfied without the control operation unit 43 being operated to the OFF state in the initialization standby state. It may be controlled to end the standby state. The specific condition may be, for example, operation of a predetermined operation means, or cutting off of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 . According to this, even if the state is erroneously shifted to the initialization waiting state, the initialization waiting state can be terminated without performing the RWM clear, so the RWM clear is erroneously executed. can be suppressed.

- In the third embodiment, the information stored in the first storage area and the information stored in the second storage area may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may store information about the base value in the first storage area. In addition, the main control CPU 41a stores either one of the information on the first base value and the information on the second base value among the information on the base value in the first storage area, while storing the other information in the second storage area. It may be stored in a storage area. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a stores information about part of the first base values in the first storage area among the information about the first base values in the first counting period for a plurality of times, while the remaining first base values may be stored in the second storage area. Also, in a gaming machine having a setting change function, the main control CPU 41a may store information about setting values in the first storage area or the second storage area.

- In the third embodiment, a storage area that is not subject to RWM clearing may be provided regardless of whether or not the control operation unit 43 is operated.
- In the fourth embodiment, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the first initialization designation command is input and the control of the sub-control CPU 50a when the second initialization designation command is input may be exchanged. That is, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform the power-on operation check and does not initialize the customization information. Control may be performed such that the operation check at the time of input is performed and the customization information is initialized.

- In the fourth embodiment, the contents of the operation check at power-on may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute control to cause the decoration lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode and control to output a predetermined sound from the speaker SP as an operation check at power-on. In this case, the operation of the pachinko game machine 10 can be started by the administrator of the pachinko game machine 10 confirming whether the decoration lamp LA is emitting light in a predetermined light emission mode and whether a predetermined sound is being output from the speaker SP. can be confirmed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control to execute a predetermined operation when a predetermined operation means is operated as an operation check at power-on. Here, as the predetermined operation, for example, lighting the decoration lamp LA in a predetermined lighting mode, outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP, or the like can be adopted. In this case, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates a predetermined operation means to check whether the decoration lamp LA emits light in a predetermined light emission mode and whether a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. The operation of the pachinko game machine 10 can be confirmed. Also, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute control to determine whether the movable body is positioned at the original position or display the checksum of the sub-control ROM 50b on a predetermined display device as an operation check at power-on. You may do so.

- In 4th Embodiment, you may change suitably the content which can be changed by the production|presentation customization function. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the contents of control regarding the effect state performed when each initialization designation command and power restoration designation command are input may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a predetermined effect state regardless of the effect state that can be specified from the current customization information on the condition that a predetermined command among the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command is input. You may make it

- In the fourth embodiment, the sub-control RWM 50c may be configured so that it cannot retain (back up) stored information when the power supply is interrupted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may vary the effect state to be controlled according to which of the initialization designation command and the power restoration designation command is input.

- In the fourth embodiment, the operation of the sub-control CPU 50a when the power restoration designation command is input may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform an operation check at power-on when a power recovery designation command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may control so as to initialize the customization information when the power restoration designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to initialize the customization information regardless of whether the control operation section 43 is operated when the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated. According to this, by continuing to hold the customization information, it is possible to suppress the continuation of the changed effect state changed by the operation of the special operation means from being continued more than necessary.

- In the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs a different control signal depending on whether the control operating unit 43 is operated to the ON state. It may be controlled to output to the sub-control CPU 50a. For example, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is not operated, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first power recovery designation command when the control operation unit 43 is operated to the ON state, while controlling When the operation unit 43 is not operated to the ON state (is in the OFF state), control may be performed so that the second power restoration designation command is output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not to execute the power-on operation check and initializes the customization information depending on which of the first power restoration designation command and the second power restoration designation command is input. Whether to execute or not may differ.

· In the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute control that is not executed in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment can execute control that is not executed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function, so that it is possible to set the control related to the effect in more detail. Further, in the fourth embodiment, when the first initialization designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute some of the controls executed in another pachinko game machine having a setting change function. may In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, since part of the control performed in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function is not performed, the burden on the sub-control CPU 50a can be reduced.

· In the fourth embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch 42 operated, when the control operation unit 43 is operated in the ON state, another pachinko game machine having a setting change function You may make it output the control signal different from the control signal output in. That is, the first initialization designation command output in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment may be a control signal different from the initialization designation command output in another pachinko gaming machine having a setting change function.

- In the fourth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be capable of performing control to change the effect state when the control operation unit 43 is operated during the game.
- The fifth embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having a setting change function. In this case, by operating the control operation unit 43 when the power is turned on, it is possible to execute the processing related to the setting change. can be executed. According to this, compared with the case where an operation means other than the control operation unit 43 is provided and a process different from the process related to the setting change is executed with the operation of the separate operation means as a trigger, the game machine Complicating the configuration can be suppressed.

- In 5th Embodiment, you may change the alerting|reporting aspect of an error suitably. For example, an error notification may be performed by combining a plurality of notification means such as a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP. In this case, the timing of ending the notification of the error may be different for each notification means. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a terminates error reporting by some reporting means out of a plurality of reporting means in response to the operation of the control operation unit 43, while ending error reporting by other reporting means. You may control so that alerting|reporting may be continued. That is, the plurality of reporting means may include reporting means for ending error reporting by operating the control operation unit 43 and reporting means for not ending error reporting by operating the control operation unit 43.

- The types of errors that can be notified in the fifth embodiment may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of error that can be controlled to end the notification of the error triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 during the game may be changed as appropriate.

- In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is capable of controlling to end the error notification triggered by the operation of the control operation unit 43 even before the error notification condition becomes unsatisfied. good too.

- In the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a terminates the notification of the error when the control operation unit 43 is operated, and controls to continue outputting the security signal indicating the occurrence of the error. may Further, in the fifth embodiment, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled to end the notification of the error and stop the output of the security signal when the control operation unit 43 is operated.

・In the fifth embodiment, the control that is executed when the control operation unit 43 is operated during a game may be any control other than changing the set value, and is limited to the control for terminating the notification of the error. do not have.

-Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having only one type of set value as the set value that defines the jackpot probability. That is, each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine in which set values are stored in the main control board 40 (main control RWM 41c) but control to change the set values is impossible. In such a pachinko game machine, it may be possible to control the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. However, the setting change mode in such a pachinko game machine is substantially synonymous with the setting confirmation mode because the setting value cannot be changed because there is only one type of setting value.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(b) The main control means outputs the specific signal to the sub-control means on condition that the game machine is powered on while the specific operation means is being operated.

(b) The special control is control that is not executed in another gaming machine having the setting function.
(C) In a gaming machine that does not have a setting change function that changes a set value that defines the jackpot probability to another set value, the main control means for controlling the game, the sub-control means for controlling the performance, special memory means capable of storing and erasing information; specific memory means different from the special memory means; and specific operation means used to activate the setting change function in another gaming machine having the setting change function. And, unlike the specific operation means, a special operation means used for executing erasure control for erasing part or all of the information stored in the special storage means, and starting the game machine. The main control means is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in another gaming machine having the setting change function, and is triggered by the operation of the specific operation means. A specific signal, which is a control signal different from the control signal to be output to the sub-control means, is output to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means is triggered by the input of the specific signal to perform special control. The main control means is capable of executing the erasure control when the gaming machine is started by the operation of the startup operation means while the special operation means is being operated, and executes the erasure control. In this case, it is determined whether or not the specific information is stored in the specific storage means, and the specific operation means is operated under the condition that it is determined in the determination process that the specific information is not stored. A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of information to be erased is different between when the specific operation means is operated and when the specific operation means is not operated.

EH... Effect display device (effect execution means, error notification means), LA (LA1, LA2)... Decoration lamp (effect execution means, error notification means), SP... Speaker (effect execution means, error notification means), 40... Main Control board 41 Microprocessor 41a Main control CPU (control means, main control means) 41b Main control ROM (specific storage means) 41c Main control RWM (special storage means) 42 RWM clear switch ( special operation means), 43... control operation section (specific operation means), 50... sub-control board, 50a... sub-control CPU (control means, sub-control means), 50b... sub-control ROM (sub-control member).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that does not have a setting change function for changing a set value that defines a jackpot probability to another set value,
a main control means for controlling a game;
a special storage means capable of storing and erasing information;
a specific operation means used to activate the setting change function in another gaming machine having the setting change function;
and a special operation means different from the specific operation means,
The specific operation means is an operation means capable of performing an operation according to a first operation mode and an operation according to a second operation mode,
The main control means is
Triggered by the operation of the special operation means, the state shifts to an erasure standby state, and in the erasure standby state, the memory is stored in the special storage means, triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second operation mode. a first erasure control for erasing part or all of the information stored in the
a second erasure control for erasing part or all of the information stored in the special storage means without transitioning to the erasure standby state;
When the special operation means is not operated and the specific operation means is operated in the first operation mode, a transition is made to a start standby state for waiting for the start of the game,
Triggered by the operation of the specific operation means in the second operation mode in the start standby state, a transition is made to a startable state in which a game can be started without performing the first erasure control and the second erasure control. is designed to
The erasing standby state is terminated without performing the first erasing control when a specific condition is met in the erasing standby state before the specific operation means is operated in the second operation mode. game machine.

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