JP7146290B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

The pachinko game machine described in Patent Document 1 below includes a performance CPU capable of controlling performance and a performance movable body operable under the control of the performance PU. Then, the effect CPU can execute an initial operation for operating the effect movable body based on power-on.

JP 2014-045842 A

By the way, in the game machine, in addition to the effect movable body that can be operated under the control of the effect CPU, there are also movable members that can be operated under the control of the game CPU. However, in the pachinko game machine described in Patent Document 1, when the power is turned on, the game CPU does not execute the initial operation for operating the movable member, and there is room for improvement in confirming the operation of the movable member.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine that allows the operation of movable members to be checked.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a gaming CPU for controlling the progress of a game;
A ball entrance into which game balls can enter,
A gaming machine comprising a movable member that can move to a first position or a second position where a game ball is more likely to enter than the first position and that can be operated under the control of the game CPU,
The game CPU is
It is possible to shift to the setting mode for setting the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability,
An initial operation for operating the movable member can be executed when the setting mode is set, and
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the movable member is not at the first position when the setting mode ends, a return operation for returning the movable member to the first position can be executed .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to check the operation of the movable member.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a hit classification determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is when the set value is "3" (D) is the jackpot determination table used when the set value is "4", (E) is the jackpot determination table used when the set value is "5", and (F) is the setting It is a jackpot determination table used when the value is "6". (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (C) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. 4 is a table showing types of operations that can be performed when power is turned on; It is a table showing the relationship between the mode after power-on and the transition to the game control state. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 9 is a flowchart of setting change mode processing; 9 is a flowchart of setting value confirmation mode processing; It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power failure recovery. 4 is a flowchart of error mode processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the transition of the display mode of the display screen when a setting change mode transition operation is performed when power is turned on; In a 1st modification, it is a table|surface which shows the relationship with the transition to the mode after power-on, and a game control state. In the second modification, it is a table showing the relationship between the mode after power-on and the transition to the game control state.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the embodiment has a game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine frame 2 constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame on which the later-described game board 1 is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape to protect the game board 1 . The front door 23 is a portion facing the player, and is decorated with various decorations.

The game machine frame 2 is configured with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. It's becoming An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be one that allows the game area 6 to be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball hitting means) for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, and a hitting ball supply tray (for storing game balls). An upper tray) 34 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The performance button 40k is internally equipped with a performance button vibration motor 40m for horizontally vibrating the performance button 40k, and can vibrate during performance or when a player operates the performance button 40k. . The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2 . As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. In the game area 6, a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls are projected. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has a production design display area for performing variable display of production design EZ (decorative design) synchronized with variable display of the first special design and the second special design described later. . The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production design fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative design fluctuation production" or simply "variation production". The effect symbol display area is composed of three effect symbol display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right performance symbol display area.

Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a pending icon display area for displaying a pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the pending icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later, the second special shown in the second special pending display 83b described later It is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored figures that are reserved.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . At the bottom of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k (not shown in FIG. 4) that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an initial position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 (ball entry opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always the same. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball-in port, a fixed ball-in port, a first starting prize-winning port, or a first starting region. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also called first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, or first start prize winning device. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

Also, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 (ball entrance) is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry hole, a variable ball entry hole, a second starting winning hole, or a second starting region. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D has an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (movable member) that takes an open state and a closed state. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in an open state, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in a closed state, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Become. That is, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening and closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the starting hole.

Also, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a big winning port 14 is provided. The big winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening (special winning section). The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k (special prize opening/closing member) that takes an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state). It opens and closes. The AT opening/closing member 14k (movable member) is driven by an AT solenoid 14s, which will be described later. A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61 . The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquisition and determination) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 10 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 6 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, there are a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction (first game area) and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general prize winning port 10, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since no gate is arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting to the left.

On the other hand, a gate 13, a general prize winning port 10, a big prize winning device 14D, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13, or win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14. can.

Also, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special symbol display device 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, in the display device 8, the first special figure suspension display 83a that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (first special figure suspension) of the first special figure display 81a, the operation suspension of the second special figure display 81b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 83b for displaying the number of memories, and normal figure suspension display 84 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal figure display 82 is

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) is notified. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lost design is not a specific special design. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored as the first special figure reservation, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning to the second start opening 12 is the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays normal symbols corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 described later as normal pattern reservation. memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (game control unit, main control board) that controls game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions. Effect control board 120 (effect control unit, sub-control board) for controlling the effect to be executed, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section together with the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162 which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power supply unit 190. As shown in FIG. The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) inputs AC24V power from the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1, and based on the AC24V power supply, various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 , DC 37V). Note that DC 5V power is mainly used as a power supply for various integrated circuits (ICs). DC 12V power is mainly used as a power source for various sensors and solenoids. In addition, DC18V power is mainly used as a power supply for various LEDs. The 24V DC power and the 37V DC power are mainly used as power sources for motors (driving means) for presentation.

The power supply unit 190 (power-on means, main power section) first supplies the generated power to the payout control board 170 . The generated power is supplied to the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120 through the payout control board 170 . Furthermore, the generated electric power is supplied to other devices via the payout control board 170, the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is not provided with a backup power supply circuit. This point will be described in detail later.

A power switch 195 (power switching unit) is connected to the power supply unit 190 . The power switch 195 can be switched between an on state (ON state) in which power can be supplied based on an AC 24V power source supplied from the outside, or a cut-off state (OFF state) in which power cannot be supplied. In other words, the power switch 195 switches between power-on and power-off by turning it on or off. become blocked. When the power switch 195 is ON, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, and when the power switch 195 is OFF, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered off.

The power supply unit 190 is also provided with a depressible RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation means). The RAM clear switch 191 is a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 stored in a game control microcomputer 101 (to be described later). This is for erasing information such as the result of success/failure determination and processing information of the gaming CPU 102, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is located on the power supply unit 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (more specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side, the power switch 195 on the power supply unit 190 is on the right). Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open the game machine frame 2 . That is, the RAM clear switch 191 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The RAM clear switch 191 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . The state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed is called the ON state of the RAM clear switch 191, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed is called the OFF state of the RAM clear switch 191. FIG. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply unit 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate. Also good.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 (main control means, game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, etc., and a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory. storage means), a game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in a game ROM 103, and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. is In the game RAM 104 (storage means), in addition to the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and general figure reservation storage unit 106, set values A setting value information storage unit 107 for storing information and a base information storage unit 108 for storing base values are provided. The game control board 100 is also provided with a 7-segment display 300 and a setting key cylinder 180, as shown in FIG. The 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 will be explained later.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors, a first start sensor 11a, a second start sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning sensor 14a, a general winning sensor 10a, and a discharge sensor 18a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 .

The discharge port sensor 18a is provided in a discharge port (not shown) for discharging game balls to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and detects game balls that have passed through the discharge port. The discharge port is provided at the lower end of the inner frame 21, and the game ball driven into the game area 6 is discharged from the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 14, the general winning port 10, the out After entering one of the openings 19, the ball finally passes through the ejection opening. Therefore, it is possible to detect all the game balls hit into the game area 6 by detecting the game balls that have passed through the discharge port with the discharge port sensor 18a. The number of all game balls hit into the game area 6 can be called the total number of shot balls. Also, since the total number of shot balls is the same as the number of all game balls ejected outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it can also be called the number of ejected balls, the total number of ejected balls, or the number of out balls.

As solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 (first control board) mounts a payout control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “payout control microcomputer”) 171 capable of executing control processing related to the payout of game balls according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 171 (payout control means) includes a payout ROM 173 storing a program for controlling payout, a payout RAM 174 used as a work memory, and a payout ROM 173 for executing the program stored in the payout ROM 173. It includes a CPU 172 and a payout I/O port section (input/output circuit) 178 for inputting/outputting data and signals. Note that the payout ROM 173 may be attached externally.

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to release the prize balls. or pay out rental balls. For example, when a game ball enters (wins) the first start hole 11, a detection signal from the first start hole sensor 11a is input to the game control microcomputer 101. FIG. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs to the payout control board 170 a prize ball signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first start hole 11 . In this case, the payout control microcomputer 171 that has received the prize ball signal drives the launch solenoid 72s through the launch control circuit 175 based on the number of prize balls information stored in the payout ROM 173, thereby performing the first start. Prize balls (for example, three) are paid out based on the ball entering the mouth 11. - 特許庁At this time, the game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 . Here, in this embodiment, the payout control board 170 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 179 .

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The effect RAM 124 is provided with a set value flag 125 for storing set value information. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached. As described above, the effect control board 120 is supplied with power (for example, DC 5V power) from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected to the image control board 140 and also to the sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits control signals via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140 . The image CPU 141 then transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140 .

The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols (including decorative patterns), and background data. Image data such as images are stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

A speaker 620 (sound output means) is connected to the image control board 140 . The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 620 via the sound CPU 149 of the image control board 140 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . The audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 620 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . However, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Although the image control board 140 controls the sound of the speaker 620, an audio control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the sound control of the speaker 620 may be controlled by this sound control board. In this case, the sound control board may be connected to the effect control board 120 or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140 . Also, a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute the audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k and the production button 40k through the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode (vibration mode) of the board movable body 55k and the effect button 40k, and operates the board movable body 55k according to the motion pattern data. Motor control of the board movable body drive motor 55m to be driven, and motor control of the effect button vibration motor 40m to vibrate the effect button 40k are performed. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control lighting of lamps, and drive control of the board movable body 55k and the effect button 40k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

Also, the effect control board 120 is connected with a effect button detection sensor (input unit detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the performance button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the effect button detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

Also, unlike the game control board 100, the effect control board 120 incorporates a backup power supply circuit 126. - 特許庁The backup power supply circuit 126 is provided with a capacitor (not shown), and the performance control microcomputer 121 is supplied with power of DC 5V (backup power supply) from the backup power supply circuit 126 (capacitor) at the time of power failure when power is not normally supplied. and is ready to operate.

6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends ( ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There is a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The variable probability jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, the probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery (first special pattern lottery) are 1R to 8R, the large winning mouth 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined period), and from 9R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R (predetermined period). In other words, although the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winning prizes per round (eight in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big prize hole 14 is extremely short, and the rounds are such that prize balls cannot be expected. It should be noted that, when the "probability variable jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stop-displayed on the first special figure indicator 81a.

In addition, the probability variable jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special pattern) open the big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds (predetermined period) per 1R from 1R to 16R. It's a big hit. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. When the "probability variable jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display device 81b, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicator 81b.

Even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state), which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when it is controlled in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number of times) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support means the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the allocation rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probability variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if a jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 1, a jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds of 8 rounds will be executed, and if a jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 2 The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game with the typical number of rounds of 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. The ready-to-win state is a state in which only one performance symbol EZ that is variably displayed among a plurality of performance symbols EZ remains, and it depends on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") which is a combination of the performance symbols EZ indicating the jackpot winning. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if it is slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 10(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot has been hit (whether or not a jackpot game is to be executed) using the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIGS. 11(A) to 11(F), the big hit determination table is provided corresponding to each set value. In this embodiment, six types of set values are provided: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6".

The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big-hit judgment process (referred to as "big-hit judgment probability" or "big-hit winning probability" as appropriate). The set value is set by an employee of the game arcade or the like, as will be described later. As shown in FIGS. 11(A) to 11(F), each of the jackpot determination tables corresponding to each set value includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state. There is a table. The types of setting values and the types of big hit determination tables are not limited to six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 11(A) to 11(F), jackpot random numbers determined as jackpots or losers are assigned to each of the jackpot determination tables corresponding to each set value. This pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a big win or a loss using a big win determination table corresponding to the set value. In addition, in this form, it is set so as not to win a small hit, but it may be set so that a small win may be won. Also, the probability of being determined as a big win and the method of distributing the random numbers determined as a big win are not limited to those shown in FIGS.

A setting with a setting value of "1" is called "setting 1", a setting with a setting value of "2" is called "setting 2", and a setting with a setting value of "3" is called "setting 3". A setting with a setting value of "4" is called "setting 4", a setting with a setting value of "5" is called "setting 5", and a setting with a setting value of "6" is called "setting 6". ” also says.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(A) to 11(F), for each set value, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state is more than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. It is set so that it can be easily determined as a big hit. Furthermore, in the game state of the normal probability state or the high probability state, if the game state is the same, the higher the set value is set, the more likely it is to be determined as a big win.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 12(B)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 12(C)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric sapo control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variable jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. That is, in this form, the high-probability-high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot election. It should be noted that the end condition of the high-probability-high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Further, a state in which at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is controlled will be referred to as a "privilege game state".

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, the game ball is passed to the gate 13 which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the right to win the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Method of Changing Settings Next, a method of changing settings will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, a setting key cylinder 180 is provided on the game control board 100 . The setting key cylinder 180 (transition operation means) is a switch component capable of switching between an ON state and an OFF state using a dedicated setting key. By inserting the setting key into the setting key cylinder 180 and rotating the setting key from the OFF position (also referred to as the standby position or initial position) to the ON position (also referred to as the rotation position or movement position), the A switching circuit (setting key cylinder switch 180a, which will be described later) can be switched ON/OFF. The state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF is referred to as the OFF state of the setting key cylinder 180, and the state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON is referred to as the ON state of the setting key cylinder 180. Also, the ON position of the setting key is a position rotated by 90 degrees from the OFF position.

Here, the 7-segment display 300 (display means) will be described. Display control of the 7-segment display 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101 . As shown in FIG. 8, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display (7-segment display), and has a total of 32 lighting (emitting) portions (segments). In this embodiment, any set value from "1" to "6" is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. FIG.

Next, a method for changing the set value will be described. In order to change the set value, it is necessary to shift to a setting change mode (setting mode). The transition to the setting change mode can be performed only when the power is turned on. Here, not only the operation for shifting to the setting change mode but also various operations that can be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on will be collectively described. As shown in FIG. 15, there are four types of operations that can be performed when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on: a setting change mode transition operation, a setting confirmation operation, a RAM clear operation, and a normal power-on operation.

The setting change mode shift operation is an operation for shifting to a setting change mode in which setting values can be changed. Specifically, it is an operation of turning on the power switch 195 (turning on the power switch 195) while turning on both the setting key cylinder 180 (setting key switch) and the RAM clear switch 191 . By this operation, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters a power-on state), and the mode after power-on becomes the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, each time the RAM clear switch is pressed, the setting value is switched to be incremented by one. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the set value is "6", the set value is changed to "1". When the setting key cylinder 180 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state in the setting change mode (when the setting key is rotated to the OFF position), the setting value is fixed and the setting change mode is entered. finish. Thereby, it becomes a game mode (game control state) in which a game can be played.

The setting confirmation operation is an operation for shifting to a setting confirmation mode (one of non-setting change modes). The setting confirmation mode is a mode in which the setting value cannot be changed, but the setting value can be confirmed by displaying the setting value on the 7-segment display 300 . Specifically, the setting confirmation operation is an operation of turning on the power switch 195 (turning on the power switch 195) while turning the setting key cylinder 180 on. In the setting confirmation operation, the RAM clear switch 191 remains in the OFF state. By such a setting confirmation operation, power is supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, and the mode after the power is turned on becomes the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting key cylinder 180 is turned off (the setting key is rotated to the OFF position). Thereby, it becomes a game mode (game control state) in which a game can be played.

The RAM clear operation is an operation for shifting to a RAM clear mode (one of non-setting change modes). The RAM clear mode is a mode in which "RAM clear" for initializing a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 101 is performed. When the RAM is cleared, the contents of the game (processing information of the game CPU 102) are cleared. Even if the RAM is cleared, the information of the setting values stored in the game RAM 104 is retained without being erased. Further, even if the RAM clear mode is entered, the setting value cannot be changed, and the setting value is not displayed on the 7-segment display 300 . Specifically, the RAM clear operation is an operation of turning on the power switch 195 while turning on the RAM clear switch 191 (turning on the power switch 195). In the RAM clear operation, the setting key cylinder 180 remains in the OFF state. Such a RAM clearing operation supplies power to the pachinko game machine PY1 and clears the RAM. It should be noted that the RAM clear mode is automatically terminated when a predetermined process relating to RAM clear is executed. When the RAM clear mode ends, it becomes a playable game mode (game control state). In this embodiment, the RAM is also cleared when the setting change mode is terminated. However, by providing an operation for only clearing the RAM without changing the settings, it is possible to clear the RAM with less work than for changing the settings. .

The normal power-on operation is an operation for turning on the power to the pachinko game machine PY1 without transitioning to the setting change mode, transitioning to the setting confirmation mode, and clearing the RAM. Specifically, the normal power-on operation is an operation in which both the setting key cylinder 180 and the RAM clear switch 191 are kept in the OFF state, and the power switch 195 is turned ON (the power switch 195 is turned ON). . By this operation, electric power is supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, and the game mode becomes a playable game mode.

The above-described four operations (setting change mode transition operation, setting confirmation operation, RAM clear operation, and normal power-on operation) are generally performed by a game hall employee. This is impossible for a player who cannot see the back side (see FIG. 8).

Next, a case in which information indicating setting values (setting value information) is not stored in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104 each time the set value is selected (changed) in the setting change mode. However, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is shipped from the production factory (factory shipment), the setting value information storage unit 107 does not store the setting value information. In other words, no set value is set.

This pachinko game machine PY1 is designed to be able to shift to an error mode when the power is turned on in a state in which no setting value is set. Even if no setting value is set, if the setting change mode transition operation is performed, the setting change mode is entered instead of the error mode. The error mode is a mode in which game control cannot be executed in the pachinko game machine PY1, and is not canceled unless the power switch 195 is turned off to cut off the power.

In this embodiment, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104 is not erased even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. Therefore, once the setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 by performing the setting change mode transition operation after the shipment from the factory, the setting value information is not stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 after that. does not occur. Therefore, in this case, when the power is turned on after the next time, the error mode will not be entered. In short, the mode is shifted to the error mode when the setting value is never set and the setting change mode shift operation is not performed when the power is turned on. In this manner, even when the RAM clear switch 191 is simply pressed or when the power is not turned on (shutoff state), by not erasing the set value information, unnecessary transition to the error mode can be avoided. It is possible to prevent it. The set value information storage unit 107 is composed of volatile storage means (DRAM) so as to be able to cope with relatively many (frequent) accesses. may be configured.

In this embodiment, the base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 8). The base is the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by the player to the number of shot balls (total number of shot balls), which is the number of game balls shot by the player. By checking the base on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to know whether the pachinko game machine PY1 has been illegally modified or has a failure or malfunction.

6. Initial Operation of Main Movable Member Next, the initial operation of the main movable member will be described. The main movable member is a movable member whose operation is controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 (control means). In this pachinko game machine PY1, the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D are the main movable members. Also, the initial operation means operating the movable member in order to confirm that the movable member operates normally, regardless of the game.

By the way, in the conventional pachinko game machine, the initial operation of the main movable member was not performed. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not operate the main movable member in order to confirm that the main movable member operates normally after the power is turned on and before the game is started. Therefore, conventionally, the employees of the game arcade actually play a game and win a jackpot in a lottery of special symbols, so that the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big prize winning device 14D and the electric chew opening/closing member of the electric chew 12D. 12k is opened and closed. By doing so, it was confirmed that the main movable member operates normally.

However, as described above, the method of confirming the operation of the main movable member by winning a jackpot during a game is a very time-consuming method. That is, since it is necessary for the employee of the amusement arcade to win the jackpot by himself/herself, it takes a very long time to confirm the operation of the main movable member after the power is turned on. In particular, when checking the operation of the main movable members for a large number of pachinko game machines, the work burden on the employees of the game hall becomes extremely heavy. Therefore, it is preferable that the operation of the main movable member can be confirmed as quickly and easily as possible after the pachinko game machine is powered on.

Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, in view of the above-described actual situation, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the initial operation of the main movable member (AT opening and closing member 14k , and the initial operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k). The initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k is specifically an operation in which the AT opening/closing member 14k repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). Further, the initial operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is specifically an operation in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times (for example, three times).

Here, in this embodiment, the presence or absence of the initial movement of the main movable member and the execution timing of the initial movement of the main movable member differ depending on the mode after the power is turned on. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the initial operation of the main movable member will be described for each mode after power-on. FIG. 16 is a table showing the relationship between the mode after power-on and the transition to the game control state. The game control state means that the game is in a playable game mode, and means that the variable display of the special symbols and the variable display of the effect symbols EZ can be executed.

First, the case where the mode after power-on is the setting change mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the setting change mode is a mode to be shifted to when the setting change mode transition operation is performed when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 16, when the setting change mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member (the initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k and the initial operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k) is executed during the setting change mode. be done. After that, when the setting key cylinder 180 is turned off, the setting change mode ends. A RAM clear is then performed. Subsequently, when the RAM clearing is completed, the game control state is entered and the game can be executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting change mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member is executed in the setting change mode. Therefore, the employee of the game parlor does not need to confirm the normal operation of the main movable member after actually playing the game and winning the jackpot in the lottery of the special symbols. Moreover, since the initial operation of the main movable member is executed before the RAM is cleared, the operation of the main movable member can be checked immediately after the power is turned on. Therefore, even when checking the operation of the main movable members for a large number of pachinko game machines, the staff of the game hall can check the operation of the main movable members as quickly and easily as possible. be.

Next, a case where the mode after power-on is the setting confirmation mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the setting confirmation mode is a mode that is shifted to when a setting confirmation operation is performed when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 16, when the setting confirmation mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member (the initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k and the initial operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k) is executed during the setting confirmation mode. be done. After that, when the setting key cylinder 180 is turned off, the setting confirmation mode ends. Then, when the setting confirmation mode ends, the RAM is not cleared, the game control state is entered, and the game can be executed.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the setting confirmation mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member is executed in the setting confirmation mode. Therefore, even in this case, it is possible to check the operation of the main movable member immediately after the power is turned on, as in the case of shifting to the setting change mode.

Here, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are modes related to setting values before shifting to the game control state, and are in a game stop state in which the game cannot be executed. Therefore, even if the initial operation of the main movable member (the initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k, the initial operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k) is executed in this game stop state, the AT opening/closing member 14k or the electric chew opening/closing member 12k may be erroneously operated. It does not give the misunderstanding that it is working. In other words, if the initial action of the main movable member is executed in the game control state, there is a risk of misunderstanding that the AT opening/closing member 14k or the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is malfunctioning. can be prevented.

By the way, when the initial operation of the main movable member is started in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the initial operation of the main movable member may not be completed when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends. . In this case, if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the initial operation of the main movable member has not ended when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends, the main movable member (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing The member 12k) is returned to the origin position (closed state) to forcibly terminate the initial operation of the main movable member. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k are not at the origin position (not in the closed state) when the game is in the game control state.

Next, a case in which the mode after power-on is the RAM clear mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the RAM clear mode is a mode that is shifted to when the RAM clear operation is performed when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 16, RAM clear is executed when the RAM clear mode is entered after the power is turned on. Subsequently, when the RAM clearing is completed, the game control state is entered and the game can be executed. Thus, when shifting to the RAM clear mode, the initial operation of the main movable member is not executed.

Finally, the game mode will be described as the mode after the power is turned on. It should be noted that the game mode is, as shown in FIG. 15, a mode that is shifted to when a normal power-on operation is performed when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 16, when the game mode is shifted to after the power is turned on, the RAM is not cleared, the game control state is shifted, and the game can be executed. In this way, when shifting to the game mode, the initial motion of the main movable member is not executed.

Thus, when shifting to the RAM clear mode or the game mode after turning on the power, unlike the case of shifting to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the initial operation of the main movable member is not executed. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned on again after a power failure due to a power failure during a game, the game mode is shifted to the game mode, and the initial operation of the main movable member is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who has interrupted the game from seeing the initial operation of the main movable member (the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k). In other words, by executing the initial motion of the main movable member only in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, where the player is definitely not around, the initial motion of the main movable member automatically moving can be performed by the staff of the amusement center. It is possible to allow only a limited number of people such as staff members and design developers to confirm.

Here, the initial operation of the sub-movable member in this embodiment will be described. The sub-movable member is a movable member whose operation is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 121 (control means). In this pachinko game machine PY1, the effect button 40k and the board movable body 55k are sub-movable members. The initial action of the effect button 40k is specifically an action in which the effect button 40k vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Further, the initial operation of the board movable body 55k is, specifically, after the board movable body 55k moves from the initial position above the display screen 50a to the production position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction, the display screen 50a moves from the production position to the initial position. It is the action of returning to

As shown in FIG. 16, the initial action of the sub-movable member is started at the timing of transition to the game control state. That is, when the mode is shifted to the setting change mode as the mode after turning on the power, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is performed after the setting change mode is completed and the RAM is cleared, at the timing of the shift to the game control state. executed. In addition, when shifting to the setting confirmation mode as the mode after turning on the power, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is executed at the timing of shifting to the game control state after the setting confirmation mode ends. In addition, when the mode shifts to the RAM clear mode as the mode after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the sub movable member is executed at the timing of shifting to the game control state after the RAM clear is executed. Also, when the game mode is shifted to the game mode as the mode after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the sub movable member is executed immediately after the power is turned on, at the timing of shifting to the game control state.

Thus, the initial operation of the sub movable member is started after the RAM is cleared, unlike the initial operation of the main movable member when the RAM is cleared. Therefore, the initial motion of the main movable member and the initial motion of the sub movable member are not executed at the same timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confirmation operation from becoming complicated without requiring the employee of the game arcade to confirm the operation of the main movable member and the operation of the sub movable member at the same time. In addition, the initial operation of the sub movable member is executed at the timing of transition to the game control state. The initial operation of the movable member is continuously performed.

Next, the transition of the display mode of the display screen 50a when the setting change mode transition operation is performed at power-on will be described with reference to FIG. If the setting change mode transition operation is performed when the power is turned on, the setting change mode is entered. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27(A), first, a setting change mode image SH showing characters of "setting being changed" is displayed on the display screen 50a. The setting change mode image SH suggests that the setting change mode is set. When the setting change mode is set, as the initial operation of the main movable member, the AT opening/closing member 14k repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), and the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k is opened. The closed state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). At this time, the display screen 50a also displays an initial action suggestion image SD indicating the characters "initial action in progress". The initial motion suggesting image SD suggests that the initial motion of the main movable member is being executed. Thus, the employee of the game hall can easily recognize that the initial operation of the main movable member is being executed when the setting change mode is set. That is, even if the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric tube opening/closing member 12k move automatically, it is possible to reliably recognize that there is no malfunction.

After that, when the setting change mode ends, RAM clear is executed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27(B), a RAM clearing image RC showing characters "RAM clearing" is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, the employee of the game parlor can recognize that the RAM is being cleared and the game cannot be started yet.

And, when the RAM clear is completed, it becomes a game control state. At this time, on the display screen 50a, the daytime background image Ha indicating the normal game state is displayed, and the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the initial display mode "179" in a stopped state. Incidentally, the initial display mode of the effect symbol EZ is a display mode shown as the initial appearance of the effect symbol EZ after the power is turned on. In addition, from the timing of transition to the game control state, as the initial operation of the sub movable member, the effect button 40k vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and after the board movable body 55k moves from the initial position to the effect position. , returns from the production position to the initial position.

Note that when the setting confirmation operation is performed when the power is turned on and the setting confirmation mode is entered, the setting change mode image SH shown in FIG. A confirmation mode image is displayed. The setting confirmation mode image suggests that the setting confirmation mode is set. After that, when the setting confirmation mode ends, the display screen 50a does not display the RAM clearing image RC shown in FIG. be In addition, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is executed from the timing when the game control state is entered.

Further, when the RAM clearing operation is performed at power-on and the RAM clearing mode is set, first, the RAM clearing image RC shown in FIG. 27B is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, when the RAM clearing is completed, the game control state is indicated as shown in FIG. 27(C). In addition, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is executed from the timing when the game control state is entered.

Further, when the normal power-on operation is performed at power-on and the game control state is entered, the display screen 50a shows the game control state as shown in FIG. 27(C). In addition, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is executed from the timing when the game control state is entered.

7. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 23. FIG.

[Main Control Main Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 17 from the game ROM 103 when the power is turned on. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

As shown in FIG. 17, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001), which will be described later, is performed. After power-on processing (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal design/special design main random number update processing is executed (S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 10 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[Power ON Processing] As shown in FIG. 18, in the power ON processing (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets access permission to the game RAM 104 (S009). As a result, information can be written to or read from the game RAM 104 . Next, to the effect control board 120, a set value specifying command for notifying the information of the set value (set value information) stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104 is transmitted (S010). . As a result, when the performance control board 120 receives the set value designation command when the power is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 121 can grasp the set value set in the previous game. However, in the processing of step S010, if the set value information is not yet stored in the set value information storage unit 107, the game control microcomputer 101 will not transmit the set value designation command.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (depressed) and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (ON state) (S011). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change mode transition operation is being executed. If the setting change mode transition operation has been executed (YES in S011), the process proceeds to step S013 via setting change mode processing (S012) described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S011 that the setting change mode transition operation has not been executed (NO in S011), then it is determined whether setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 (S016). ). If the set value information is not stored (NO in S016), it means that the set value has not been set even once, and the process proceeds to error mode processing (S021) described later. On the other hand, if the set value information is stored (YES in S016), it is next determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (S017). In short, the process of step S017 is a process of determining whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed, although the setting change mode is not entered. If the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (YES in S017), the process proceeds to step S013.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 is not ON (NO in S017), then it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S018). In short, the process of step S018 is the process of determining whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position, although the setting change mode is not entered. If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S018), a set value confirmation mode process, which will be described later, is executed (S019), and the process proceeds to step S020. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S018), it means that the RAM clear switch 191 was not pressed and the setting key cylinder 180 was not set to the rotating position when the power was turned on. In this case, the process proceeds to step S020 without executing the setting confirmation mode process of step S019. When the process proceeds to step S020, a power interruption restoration process, which will be described later, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S022.

In step S013, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S013). That is, RAM clear is executed. However, at this time, the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 and the information related to the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of shot balls, information on the total number of winning balls) does not clear.

In this way, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the set value information is not cleared, so that the game can be restarted with the set values set before the power failure. In other words, it is possible to play a game without shifting to the setting change mode and setting the setting value each time the power is turned on. Even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the information related to the base is not cleared, so that the 7-segment display 300 can display the same base as before the power failure.

If the setting change mode transition operation is to be performed, YES is determined in step S011, and the process proceeds to step S012. In this case, the game-related information stored in the game RAM 104 is not cleared in step S013 until the setting change mode process in step S012 is completed. In short, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed, it is possible to clear the game-related information stored in the game RAM 104 (RAM clear) after the setting change mode ends. On the other hand, when the setting key cylinder 180 is not in the rotational position when the power is turned on, but the RAM clear switch 191 is being pressed down, YES is determined in step S017, and the process proceeds to step S013. Become. In this case, the game-related information stored in the game RAM 104 can be cleared immediately after the power is turned on.

After step S013, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the working area of the game RAM 104 (S014). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, to the effect control board 120, a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the contents stored in the game RAM 104 is transmitted (S015), and the process proceeds to step S022.

In step S022, as other power-on processing, for example, setting of game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed, and this processing ends.

[Setting Change Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the setting change mode processing (S012), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets the effect control board 120 for notifying the transition to the setting change mode. A mode transition command is transmitted (S030). Subsequently, main movable member initial operation setting processing is executed (S031). As a result, in the setting change mode, the initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k and the initial operation of the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k are executed, so whether or not the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k operate normally is checked. can be confirmed. Then, it is determined whether setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 (S032). If the setting value information is stored (YES in S032), the setting value is set before the power failure, and the setting value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the setting value information (S033).

In step S034, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed in the setting change mode. If it is ON (YES in S034), new setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 in order to advance the setting value by one (S035). When the set value is "6" and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, set value information indicating that the set value is "1" is stored. Subsequently, based on the new set value information, the set values are displayed on the 7-segment display 300 (S036).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a set value change command for notifying that the set value has been changed to the effect control board 120 (S037), A set value designation command for notifying information (set value information) is transmitted (S038), and the process proceeds to step S039. At step S039, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not a setting confirmation operation has been performed. If it is not OFF (NO in S039), it is not yet time to end the setting change mode, so the process returns to step S034.

On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch is OFF (YES in S039), it is determined whether or not the main movable member is at the origin position (S040). That is, it is determined whether the AT opening/closing member 14k is closed and the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is closed. The method of determining whether or not the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k are at the origin position is based on the state of the AT solenoid 14s and the electric tuner solenoid 12s, or a sensor for detecting the position is used. It is sufficient to provide a sensor and make a judgment based on the detection of the sensor.

If the main movable member is not at the origin position (NO in S040), main movable member origin position return processing is executed (S041). The main movable member origin position return processing (S041) is processing for returning the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to their origin positions (closed state). As a result, it is possible to prevent the AT opening/closing member 14k or electric tuner opening/closing member 12k from not being in the closed state after the setting change mode ends. If the main movable member is at the origin position (YES in S040), skip step S041 and proceed to step S042.

In step S042, to the effect control board 120, a set value specifying command (determined setting information) for notifying the determined set value information (set value information) is transmitted. Then, a setting mode end command for notifying the end of the setting change mode is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S043). Further, the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is changed to a non-display mode (S044), and the process proceeds to step S013 (see FIG. 18). In this way, as soon as the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off, the setting value is not visible on the 7-segment display 300, making it difficult for the surroundings to grasp the fixed setting value. Since the processing after step S013 has been described above, the description thereof is omitted.

[Setting value confirmation mode processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the setting value confirmation mode processing (S019), the game control microcomputer 101 first displays the setting value on the 7-segment display 300 based on the setting value information ( S050). Subsequently, main movable member initial operation setting processing is executed (S051). As a result, in the setting confirmation mode, the initial operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k and the initial operation of the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k are executed, so whether or not the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric tuner opening/closing member 12k operate normally is checked. can be confirmed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch is OFF (S052). If it is not OFF (NO in S052), the process of step S052 is repeated to maintain the setting confirmation mode. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch is OFF (YES in S052), the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is turned off (S053) in order to end the setting confirmation mode. Then, it is determined whether or not the main movable member is at the origin position (S054). That is, it is determined whether the AT opening/closing member 14k is closed and the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is closed. If the main movable member is not at the origin position (NO in S054), the main movable member origin position return processing is executed (S055), and the process proceeds to step S020 (refer to processing at power failure restoration in FIG. 18), which will be described later. This main movable member origin position return processing (S055) makes it possible to prevent the AT opening/closing member 14k or electric tube opening/closing member 12k from not being in the closed state after the setting confirmation mode ends. If the main movable member is at the origin position (YES in S054), skip step S054 and proceed to step S020 (see FIG. 18 for power failure recovery processing), which will be described later.

[Power Interruption Restoration Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the power interruption restoration process (S020), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the power interruption flag is ON (S060). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of power-off. If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S060), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S065.

On the other hand, if the power interruption flag is ON (YES in S060), the checksum of the game RAM 104 is calculated (S061), and this is used as the checksum of the game RAM 104 stored (memorized) at the time of the power interruption. It is determined whether or not they match (S062). If these checksum values do not match (NO in S062), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are abnormal, and the process proceeds to step S065. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S062), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S063.

In step S063, setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S064), and proceeds to the above-described step S022 (see FIG. 18). Since the processing after step S022 has been described above, the description thereof is omitted.

On the other hand, in step S065, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (RAM clear is executed). At this time, the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 and the information related to the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of shot balls, information on the total number of winning balls) are not clear. However, when proceeding to step S065, there is a possibility that the power supply is not normally cut off, or there is a possibility that the checksum value does not match and the storage contents of the game RAM 104 are abnormal. . Therefore, instead of the process of step S065, the setting value information and the information related to the base may also be cleared. In this case, after clearing the setting value information, setting value information indicating, for example, "1" may be newly stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 as the setting value of the initial value. In addition, in the process of step S065, if the power-off flag set in the game RAM 104 is ON, the power-off flag is turned OFF.

After step S065, the work area of the game RAM 104 is initialized (S066). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the storage contents of the game RAM 104 to the effect control board 120 (S067), and the above-described step S022 (see FIG. 18). ).

[Error Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the error mode processing (S021), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes error display processing for indicating the letter "E" on the 7-segment display 300. (S080). As a result, by showing the character "E" on the 7-segment display 300, employees of the game arcade or the like can be made aware of the transition to the error mode. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command for notifying the transition to the error mode to the effect control board 120 (S081). Thereafter, loop processing is performed without returning to the power-on processing (S001, see FIG. 17). In this way, when shifting to the error mode, the error mode continues until the power is turned off. Therefore, the game cannot be started unless the setting value is set by shifting to the setting change mode when the power is turned on next time.

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) shown in FIG. 23 every short period of time, such as 4 msec. The main timer interrupt process (S005) corresponds to the process of controlling the progress of the game, and is executed by the game CPU 102. FIG. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, the hit type random number for deciding the jackpot type, the reach random number for deciding whether or not to set the reach state in the effect symbol variation effect, and the variation pattern. A random number update process is performed to update the fluctuation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (hit random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. (S101). At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, there is no need to update the random numbers by software. Moreover, the random number generation circuit may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101 .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big winning hole sensor 14a, general winning hole sensor 10a) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine PY1 , discharge port sensor 18a (see FIG. 6)) is read, and a prize ball command for dispensing prize balls corresponding to the type of the prize winning port is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. The set prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S103), a special action process (S104), and a normal action process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection process (S103), if there is a prize winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a or the second starting opening sensor 12a, it is determined that the number of pending memories corresponding to the winning opening detected is less than four. Random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (jackpot random numbers, hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10A)) are acquired as conditions. Also, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, normal pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10(B)) are acquired on the condition that the number of normal pattern reservations is less than four.

In the special operation process (S104), the random numbers such as the jackpot random numbers acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103) are stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 11A to 11F) based on the set value indicated by the set value information. ), a hit type determination table (see FIG. 9), a reach determination table (see FIG. 12A), and a special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13). Then, special symbols are displayed (variation display and stop display) for showing the result of the big winning lottery. When starting the variable display of the special symbols, a variable start command including information on the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Moreover, when starting the stop display of a special design, a fluctuation stop command is set to the output buffer of RAM104 for a game. As a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if a jackpot is won, a jackpot game (special games). In the execution of this jackpot game, when starting the opening, an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when starting a round game, a round designation command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when starting the ending, an ending command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, in the special operation process (S104), when the game state is changed, etc., a game state designation command including information on the game state is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. FIG. Also, in the special operation process (S104), if there is no memory of a random number such as a jackpot random number, a customer waiting standby command for causing the production control microcomputer 121 to execute a customer waiting production is set.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103), the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 12 (B)) is used for determination, and the normal symbol variation pattern selection table (Refer to FIG. 12(C)) is used to select the variation time of normal symbols according to the game state. Then, the display of the normal design (fluctuation display and stop display) for informing the determination result of the normal drawing lottery is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game is performed in which the electric chew 12D is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 14) according to the game state. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the command set in each process described above to the effect control board 120 (S106), and finishes this process.

8. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG.

[Sub-control main processing] The performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes a sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 24 from the performance ROM 123 when the power is turned on. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

As shown in FIG. 24, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S1001). The sub-side power interruption flag is a flag indicating occurrence of power interruption. If the determination result in step S1001 is NO, that is, if the sub-side power cutoff flag is not ON, or if the contents of the production RAM 124 are not normal even if the sub-side power cutoff flag is ON, the production RAM 124 is initialized (S1002), and the process proceeds to step S1013.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to the power failure, but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received (S1011). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S1011), the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 is cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is cleared (S1002), and the process proceeds to step S1013. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO at S1011), the process proceeds to step S1013 without clearing the effect RAM 124 .

Here, in the process of step S1002, when the performance RAM 124 is cleared, the information of the set value flag 125 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is also cleared (erased). The set value flag 125 is used by the effect control microcomputer 121 to grasp the set value as information on the effect side (sub side). Therefore, when the power is turned on, if the effect control microcomputer 121 clears the effect RAM 124, the set value information is also cleared.

In step S1003, other initial settings are made. In the other initial settings, for example, settings of the effect CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed. Also, if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

In step S1004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S1005). In the random number seed update process (S1005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include the random numbers for determining the effect pattern for determining the effect pattern, the random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and the random numbers for determining the effect for determining the various effect effects. etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S1005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S1006). In the command transmission process (S1006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. FIG. The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S1007). Thereafter, steps S1004 to S1007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, sub-side power-off monitoring processing (S1012), reception interrupt processing (S1008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S1009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010) can be executed.

Receiving interrupt processing (S1008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121, another interrupt This process is executed with priority over the processes (S1009, S1010). In the reception interrupt process (S1008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S1009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 25, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), input processing is first performed (S1201). In the input process (S1201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, lamp data output processing is performed (S1202). In the lamp data output process (S1202), the set lamp data (data for controlling the emission of the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54) is sent to the sub-drive board so that the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 will emit light at a timing suitable for the performance. 162. Thereby, the sub-drive board 162 controls the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 .

Next, drive control processing (S1203) is performed. In the drive control process (S1203), drive data is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the performance. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, in this drive control process (S1203), when it determines that it has shifted to the game control state (when it becomes possible to execute the variable display of the production pattern EZ), the sub movable member (production button 40k , the initial operation of the plate movable body 55k) is started. After the drive control process (S1203), the watchdog timer process (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S1010), first, received command analysis processing is performed (S1301). Based on the commands analyzed by the received command analysis process (S1301), the production control microcomputer 121 outputs a variable production start command for starting the variable production, a variable production end command for ending the variable production, and an opening production. An opening performance start command for starting, a round performance start command for starting a round performance, and an ending performance start command for starting an ending performance are set in a RAM 124 for performance.

Further, in the received command analysis process (S1301), when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the setting mode transition command, the setting change mode image SH shown in FIG. A command for displaying an action suggestive image SD is set in the effect RAM 124 . After that, when the setting mode end command is received, a command for displaying the RAM clearing image RC (see FIG. 27B) is set in the effect RAM 124 . Then, when the game control state is entered, a command for displaying the effect pattern EZ and the daytime background image Ha (see FIG. 27C), which are the initial display modes, is set in the effect RAM 124 .

After the received command analysis process (S1301), the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1302). ). Subsequently, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing (S1302) is performed (S1303).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates audio data (control data for outputting audio from the speaker 620) and executes audio control processing for outputting audio data to the image control board 140 (S1304). After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processes such as creating lamp data and updating various random numbers for determination of effect (S1305), and ends this process.

9. Effects of this Embodiment Conventionally, the only way to check the operation of the main movable member was to operate the main movable member by winning a jackpot during a game, which was a complicated method. Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, the game CPU 102 executes an initial operation for operating the main movable members (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) when the power is turned on. Thereby, it is possible to easily check the operation of the main movable member controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 as compared with the conventional method.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, during the period from when the power is turned on until the processing information (for example, information on the game state) of the game CPU 102 is erased (game stop period), the game control microcomputer 101 An initial operation for operating the main movable members (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to check the operation of the main movable member as early as possible after the power is turned on.

Here, hypothetically, a method of executing the initial operation of the main movable members (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) immediately after shifting to the game control state is conceivable. However, in the case of this method, the movement of the main movable member in the game control state may be misidentified as a malfunction, so in reality, it is impossible to execute the initial movement of the main movable member in the game control state. Impossible. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by executing the initial action of the main movable member in the game stop state where the game cannot be executed, it is possible to prevent misidentification as malfunction of the main movable member. be.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the setting change mode is a game stop state in which no game is executed. Therefore, in this setting change mode, the initial motion of the main movable member is executed, so that a person who checks the motion of the main movable member can easily determine that it is a motion for confirmation. In this way, it is possible to create the timing for executing the initial action of the main movable member by using the fact that the setting change mode is the game stop state. In other words, the setting change mode is a mode that can be manually set by an employee of the game arcade by switching the setting key cylinder between ON and OFF. Therefore, by using the period in the setting change mode, it is possible to reliably create a period during which the initial operation of the main movable member is executed before the RAM clear is executed.

10. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the initial motion of the sub-movable member is started at the timing of transition to the game control state. On the other hand, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 28, even if the initial action of the sub movable member (the effect button 40k, the board movable body 55k) is executed before the game control state is entered. good.

Specifically, in the first modification, as shown in FIG. 28, when shifting to the setting change mode as the mode after power-on, the initial operation of the main movable member and the sub movable member are performed during the setting change mode. An initial operation of the member is performed. Further, when shifting to the setting confirmation mode as a mode after power-on, the initial operation of the main movable member and the initial operation of the sub movable member are performed during the setting confirmation mode. In addition, when shifting to the RAM clear mode as a mode after the power is turned on, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is first executed when the power is turned on. After that, the RAM clear is executed, and when the RAM clear is completed, the game control state is entered. In addition, as a mode after turning on the power, when shifting to the game mode, when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the sub-movable member is executed first. After that, it shifts to the game control state.

As described above, according to the first modification, when the RAM clear is performed, the initial operation of the sub movable member is also performed before the RAM clear is performed in the same manner as the initial operation of the main movable member. Therefore, it is possible to check the operation of the sub-movable member as soon as possible after the power is turned on.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the initial operation of the main movable member is not executed when the mode is shifted to the RAM clear mode or the game mode after the power is turned on. On the other hand, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 29, the initial operation of the main movable members (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) is set to the RAM clear mode or the game mode as the mode after the power is turned on. It may be executed even when shifting to .

Specifically, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 29, when the mode is shifted to the RAM clear mode as the mode after the power is turned on, when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member, An initial operation of the sub-movable member is performed. After that, the RAM clear is executed, and when the RAM clear is completed, the game control state is entered. In addition, when shifting to the game mode as a mode after turning on the power, first, when the power is turned on, the initial operation of the main movable member and the initial operation of the sub movable member are executed. After that, it shifts to the game control state.

As described above, according to the second modification, after the power is turned on, even if the mode shifts to any of the setting change mode, the setting confirmation mode, the RAM clear mode, and the game mode, before the game control state, the main An initial movement of the movable member is performed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the operation of the main movable member regardless of which operation the employee of the game arcade performs when turning on the power.

In the above embodiment, the initial operation of the main movable member is executed before the RAM clear is executed. However, after the execution of RAM clearing, the initial operation of the main movable member may be executed before shifting to the game control state. In this case, the initial movement of the main movable member and the initial movement of the sub-movable member are preferably executed at different timings. This is because it is not necessary to check the operation of the main movable member and the operation of the sub-movable member at the same time, so that the checking work can be prevented from becoming complicated.

In the above embodiment, the main movable members (movable members) that perform the initial operation are the AT opening/closing member 14k and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. However, the main movable member on which the initial action is performed is not limited to the above. For example, an opening/closing member that opens and closes another big winning opening different from the big winning opening 14 may be provided as the main movable member that executes the initial operation. Further, the inside of the big winning hole may be provided with a specific area and a distribution member, and the distribution member for distributing the flow of game balls may be the main movable member for executing the initial action.

In the above embodiment, the initial operation of the main movable member is such that the AT opening/closing member 14k repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), and the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) It was a repeated action. However, the operation mode of the initial operation of the main movable member is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the AT opening/closing member 14k may be opened/closed only once, and the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k may be opened/closed only once. However, there is an advantage that it is easier to check if the opening/closing operation is performed a plurality of times (twice or more).

In the above embodiment, the sub-movable member (movable member) that executes the initial action is the production button 40k and the board movable body 55k. However, the sub-movable member on which the initial action is performed is not limited to the one described above. For example, the game machine frame 2 may be provided with a frame movable member, and the frame movable member may be a sub-movable member for executing the initial action.

In the above mode, the initial action of the sub-movable member is that the effect button 40k vibrates for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and the board movable body 55k moves from the initial position to the effect position and then returns to the initial position. However, the operation mode of the initial operation of the sub-movable member is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, an initial motion suggestion image SD is displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 27A, in order to facilitate understanding of the initial motion of the main movable member. However, the initial motion of the main movable member may be easily comprehended by other presentation modes. For example, a special sound may be output from the speaker 620 (sound output means), or the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 (light emitting means) may emit light in a special light emitting mode.

In the above embodiment, the initial operation of the main movable member is performed before the RAM clearing is performed (started). However, the initial operation of the main movable member may be performed during the execution of the RAM clear, so long as it is before the RAM clear is finished (completed). Also, the initial operation of the main movable member may be executed (started) after the RAM is cleared.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine PY1 executes a game with a jackpot determination probability corresponding to the set value by selecting the set value from a plurality of types of set values "1" to "6". there were. However, it may be a pachinko game machine in which only one type of setting value is provided, and even in such a pachinko game machine, when the setting change mode (setting mode) is set, the main movable member should be executed.

In the above embodiment, when the setting change mode is set, the initial operation of the main movable member is executed, and when the setting change mode ends, the RAM is cleared and the game control process is started. However, the initial operation of the main movable member may be executed regardless of whether the setting change mode is set. Also, after the initial action of the main movable member is completed, the process may automatically shift to the game control process. On the contrary, after the initial operation of the main movable member is completed, it does not automatically shift to the game control process, but shifts to the game control process based on operating a predetermined operation means (for example, the RAM clear switch 191). You can make it work. In this way, the timing of shifting to the game control process becomes random (not fixed), and it is possible to easily prevent cheating by a goto master.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 can shift to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode after the power is turned on. However, it may be a pachinko game machine that cannot shift to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. In other words, it may be a pachinko game machine that does not set the set value. In this case, when shifting to the RAM clear mode after turning on the power, the initial operation of the main movable member and the initial operation of the sub movable member may be executed before executing the RAM clear.

In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to determine the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a game machine that controls to a high probability state by In each of the above forms, once controlled to a high probability state, the game machine continues to be controlled to a high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called variable loop type game machine). It may be configured as a game machine with a variable number of cuts) or a falling machine (a game machine in which the high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Also, as a special game, a small winning game (a special game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. A state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

In addition, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, a first big winning hole, a first big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a game ball that has won the first big winning hole, a second big winning hole, and a game that has won the second big winning hole The game machine is provided with a second big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) under the control condition that the jackpot has been won and the special symbol indicating that has been stop-displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary type game machine, pachislot game machine).

Also, any type of slot machine may be used. In the case of a so-called normal machine (type A slot machine) that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, the state in which the big bonus or regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the medals acquired during a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time) that can frequently win small roles, the state during ART or AT corresponds to the special game state. In addition, in normal machines, the control condition for the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is placed on the activated pay line. It is to be derived and displayed as a reel display result. Also, in the ART machine and AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of ART or AT, reaching the activation timing of ART or AT by digesting the prescribed number of games. be.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1 is
A game CPU (102) that controls the progress of the game;
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising a movable member (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) operable under the control of the game CPU,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming CPU is capable of executing an initial operation of operating the movable member based on power-on (see FIG. 27).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the game CPU executes the initial operation of operating the movable member when the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to check the operation of the movable member that is operable under the control of the game CPU by a simpler method than the conventional method.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1,
A storage means (game RAM 104) capable of storing processing information of the game CPU,
The game CPU is
After the power is turned on, the processing information of the game CPU stored in the storage means can be erased (RAM clear can be executed),
The game machine is characterized in that an initial operation for operating the movable member can be executed (see FIG. 27) after the power is turned on until the processing information of the game CPU is erased.

According to the game machine having this configuration, the game CPU executes the initial operation of the movable member after the power is turned on until the processing information of the game CPU is erased. Therefore, it is possible to check the operation of the movable member as early as possible after the power is turned on.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 2,
The game CPU is
It is possible to shift to the setting mode (setting change mode) for setting the setting value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability,
A gaming machine characterized in that an initial operation for operating the movable member can be executed when the setting mode is set (see FIG. 27).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the setting change mode is a game stop state in which the game is not executed. Therefore, in this setting change mode, the movable member operates so that a person who confirms the operation of the movable member can easily determine that the operation is for confirmation. In this way, it is possible to create the timing for executing the initial motion of the movable member by utilizing the fact that the setting change mode is the game stop state.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-045842 includes a performance CPU capable of controlling performance and a performance movable body operable under the control of the performance PU. Then, the effect CPU can execute an initial operation for operating the effect movable body based on power-on. By the way, in the game machine, in addition to the effect movable body that can be operated under the control of the effect CPU, there are also movable members that can be operated under the control of the game CPU. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, when the power is turned on, the game CPU does not execute the initial operation for operating the movable member, and there is room for improvement in checking the operation of the movable member. rice field. Therefore, the invention according to means 1 to 3 is provided with a movable member that can be operated under the control of the game CPU for the game machine described in JP 2014-045842 A, and the game CPU is powered on. The difference is that an initial operation for operating the movable member can be executed. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of confirming the operation of the movable member (to produce an effect).

The gaming machine of the present invention may be configured as follows.
The present invention
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
a game movable member (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k) whose operation is controlled by the game control means;
A production movable member (production button 40, board movable body 55k) whose operation is controlled by the production control means,
The production control means can execute an initial operation for production to operate the movable member for production after the power is turned on (see FIG. 27(C)),
After the power is turned on, the game control means can execute an initial game action for operating the movable member for game at a timing different from the execution timing of the initial action for effect (see FIG. 27(A)). ).

According to the game machine having this configuration, since the performance initial motion and the game initial motion are executed at different timings, the operation confirmation of the performance movable member and the operation confirmation of the game movable member are not complicated. It is possible.

In the above invention,
Preferably, the game control means executes the game initial action during a game stop period during which the game cannot be executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the game initial motion is executed during the game stop period, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood that the game movable member is malfunctioning.

PY1... Pachinko machine 12D... Electric chew 12k... Electric chew opening/closing member 14D... Big winning device 14k... Big winning opening opening/closing member 40k... Production button 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 55k... Movable board 101... For game control Microcomputer 102: game CPU
104: RAM for games
121... Production control microcomputer 180... Setting key cylinder 191... RAM clear switch

Claims (1)

a gaming CPU for controlling the progress of a game;
A ball entrance into which a game ball can enter,
A gaming machine comprising a movable member that can move to a first position or a second position where a game ball is more likely to enter than the first position and that can be operated under the control of the game CPU,
The game CPU is
It is possible to shift to the setting mode for setting the setting value corresponding to the jackpot judgment probability,
An initial operation for operating the movable member can be executed when the setting mode is set, and
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the movable member is not at the first position when the setting mode ends, a return operation for returning the movable member to the first position can be executed .

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