JP7318973B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine having movable bodies.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game machine provided with a movable body that can move in front of a display device in order to increase performance effects (Patent Documents 1 and 2).

In the game machine of Patent Document 1, three position detection sensors aligned along a spiral axis that reciprocates the movable body in the horizontal direction move the movable body to the left end of the screen, the center of the screen, and the storage space. It is controlled to slide and stop between.

The game machine of Patent Document 2 rotates the movable body from the retracted position to appear in front of the display screen, detects the passage of time or reaches the lowest end by the position detection sensor, and turns on the decoration LED. are controlling.

JP 2005-34316 (0083, FIG. 28) JP 2007-54140 (0065, FIG. 12)

In response to the recent demand for promotion of reuse of IC substrates, it is necessary to correctly connect the detection signal from the original position detection sensor of the movable body to the input terminal of the IC substrate. There are various types of movable bodies, such as those with the original position at the top, those with the original position at the bottom, and those with the original position in the center. It is necessary to correctly connect the signal line of the original position detection sensor to the original position signal input terminal of the substrate. This work is complicated, and there is a possibility that an incorrect connection may prevent the movable body from performing a correct performance action.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to eliminate the complexity of sensor signal line connection work when reusing an IC substrate.

The gaming machine of the present invention, which has been made to achieve the above object, is capable of controlling variations in symbols and provides a privilege upon winning a predetermined lottery, main control means, effect executing means, and effect data. and an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect using the effect data stored in the effect data storage means, further comprising: A configuration is also provided.
(1A) A movable body that is compatible with a predetermined position of the game machine is provided as the effect execution means, and based on the detection signals of a plurality of operating position detection sensors and the command from the effect control means, the movable body A movable body motion control means is provided for executing various motions including an original position returning motion from a standby position and returning to the standby position .
(1B) Detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors are input to the movable body motion control means, and the performance control means causes the movable body motion control means to perform the original position return motion. movement of the movable body attached to the predetermined position based on a combination of detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors that are input to the movable body movement control means when a command to execute is output; It has identification means for identifying unique information associated with the characteristic.
(2A) The plurality of motion position detection sensors are configured by the movable body motion control means through a first path for individually inputting the detection signals and a second path for inputting the detection signals via an OR circuit. be connected to
(2B) The identification means determines the specific information based on the detection signals input from the first path and the second path when the movable body motion control means is instructed to perform the home position return motion. be configured as a means of performing identification;

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means outputs to the movable body operation control means a command for causing the movable body to execute the effect using the effect data stored in the effect data storage means. The movable body motion control means causes the movable body to perform various motions including an original position return motion based on the command from the performance control means and the detection signals input from the plurality of motion position detection sensors. Here, when the effect control means outputs to the movable body motion control means a command to cause the movable body to perform the return-to-origin motion, the identification means detects a plurality of motion position detection sensors input to the movable body motion control means. unique information relating to the operating characteristics of the movable body attached to the predetermined position is identified based on the detected signals from the . More specifically, for example, whether or not there is an operating characteristic with the upper portion of the operating range as the original position, or whether there is an operating characteristic with the lower portion of the operating range as the original position, Specific information regarding the motion characteristics of the movable body is identified, such as whether or not it has motion characteristics in which the center of the motion range is the original position.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , even if any of the plurality of operating position detection sensors outputs a detection signal indicating return to the original position, the detection signal is output from the second path at the time of return to the original position. is entered. As a result, at that time, it is possible to distinguish between the operating position detection sensors that input detection signals to the movable body motion control means via the first path and the operating position detection sensors that do not input detection signals. As a result, the identifying means can identify the unique information based on the detection signals input from the first path and the second path when the movable body motion control means is instructed to return to the original position. .

The gaming machine having the configuration (2) may further have the following configuration.
(3) When power is turned on, when the movable body motion control means causes the movable body to perform the original position return operation and it is determined that the original position return operation is completed, one of the plurality of operating position detection sensors detects the A sensor inputting a detection signal having the same tendency as a detection signal input via the second path through the first path is used as a source for the movable body which is caused to perform the various motions by the movable body motion control means. Equipped with an original position sensor storage means for storing as a position sensor.

In a gaming machine having such a configuration, when power is turned on, the movable body motion control means causes the movable body to execute a motion to return to the original position, and when it is determined that the return to the original position has been completed, one of the plurality of motion position detection sensors detects: , a sensor that receives a detection signal via the first path that has the same tendency as a detection signal that is input via the second path is placed at the original position with respect to the movable body that is caused to perform various motions by the movable body motion control means. It is stored in the original position sensor storage means as a sensor. As a result, it is possible to realize a state in which the original position sensor for each movable body is specified. It is possible to grasp the position and appropriately execute the movable body production by various actions.

Here, even if it is correctly grasped which of the plurality of motion position detection sensors connected to the movable body motion control means is the original position sensor, for example, a plurality of movable bodies that operate during the same variation game If there is, there is a risk that the movable bodies will interfere with each other due to their incorrect mounting positions. In addition, there is also a possibility that the planned movable object effect cannot be executed due to the incorrect mounting position.

In order to solve such problems, the gaming machine of the present invention should be configured to have the following configuration in addition to (1A) and (1B) .
(4) The identification means determines whether or not the movable body to be attached to the predetermined position is attached by causing the movable body motion control means to execute the original position return operation when the power is turned on. It shall also be configured as a means capable of executing judgment and notification of the judgment result.

According to the game machine also having such a configuration, by the original position return operation when the power is turned on, for example, the time required from the start of the operation to the completion of the return to the original position, the movement control of the movable body during the time from the start of the operation to the return to the original position The mode of change in detection signals from a plurality of operating position detection sensors input to the means is compared with the required time expected for the movable body to be attached to the attached portion, and the mode of change in the detection signals. determines whether or not it is a movable body to be attached to the attached portion, and notifies the result of the determination.

The gaming machine of the present invention having the configuration (4) may further have the following configuration.
(5) A setting change means for changing the settings related to determination, notification, or determination and notification by the identification means.

For example, when providing gaming machines with different specs such as jackpot probabilities for the same title, the movable body to be attached to a predetermined position may be different for each spec. In addition, when the game board or the reel device frame is replaced so as to make a game machine with a different title, the movable body of the main body frame may be changed. In addition, it is possible to replace multiple movable bodies. In response to such various changes of movable bodies, the setting change means can change the settings related to determination, notification, or determination and notification by the identification means. ) Cases with the same specs but different titles, (c) Cases with different titles and specs, (d) Cases where multiple movable bodies are replaced, and so on. . As a result, it is possible to correctly attach the compatible movable body to the game machine to which it should originally be attached.

The gaming machine having the configuration (5) may further have the following configuration.
(6) The setting change means is configured as a means capable of changing at least one or more of settings relating to timing, target, method, continuation or end of notification by the identification means.

According to the gaming machine also having such a configuration, for example, (A) for the timing, any of a plurality of options such as always, at the start of fluctuation, at power on, etc., (B) for the target, the main body frame (C) method: illumination, sound, liquid crystal display, combination of these (D) Regarding continuation or termination, the notification is not terminated until the correct movable body is attached, the notification is terminated in 1 minute, and the notification is terminated in 3 minutes. By making it possible to change which of multiple options such as end, etc., the notification that can be promptly implemented without complicating the handling by the game machine manufacturer worker or the person in charge of the game hall. can be executed.

A gaming machine having at least the configuration (5) can also be a gaming machine having the following configuration.
(7) An operation screen display means for outputting an operation screen for changing settings by the setting change means to a display means provided in the game machine or an external device when power is turned on.

According to the game machine having such a configuration, it is possible to change settings from the operation screen, and if the operation screen is also used as a display means provided in the game machine, an inspection device or the like is unnecessary, and output to an external device is possible. In the case of , it is possible to use inspection equipment with better operability.

A gaming machine having at least the configuration (5) can also be a gaming machine having one or both of the following configurations (8A) and (8B).
(8A) A first notification mode in which the predetermined position includes a plurality of attachment/detachment locations of the movable body, and the identifying means notifies that there is a location to which the movable body is not attached among the plurality of attachment/detachment locations. shall be configured as a means for setting
(8B) The predetermined position includes a plurality of attachment/detachment locations of the movable body, and the identifying means sets a second notification mode for identifying a location, among the plurality of attachment/detachment locations, to which the movable body is not attached. be configured as a means to obtain

According to the game machine having the configuration of (8A), the first notification mode of notifying without specifying the attachment/detachment location where the correct movable body is not attached to one or more of the plurality of attachment/detachment locations is provided. According to the game machine having the configuration of (8B), it is possible to set the second notification mode for specifying the attachment/detachment location where the movable body is not attached correctly. Then, according to the game machine having both of the configurations of (8A) and (8B), either the first notification mode or the second notification mode is selected, or the first notification mode is selected first. It is also possible to select to perform the notification in the second notification mode after performing the notification.

According to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of connecting the signal lines of the sensor when reusing the IC substrate.

The pachinko machine of Example 1 is shown, (A) is a front view, (B) is a right side view. 1 shows the game board of Example 1, (A) is a front view showing an operating state of a falling movable body and a pendulum movable body, and (B) is a front view showing an operating state of a finger movable body. FIG. 4 shows the drive mechanism and operating state of the finger movable body of Example 1, where (A) is a front view during standby, and (B) is a front view at start of operation. 10A to 10F are front views showing the driving mechanism and operating state of the movable finger body of Example 1, and sequentially showing operating states in a state where the reliability of the big win is high. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. Fig. 2 shows the configuration of the control device for the pachinko machine of the first embodiment related to the movable body performance, (A) is a block diagram of the entire control system, and (B) is a block diagram showing the connection state of the motion position detection sensor of the movable body. . It is a flow chart of movable body connection confirmation processing executed by the effect control board in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of movable body connection confirmation processing executed by a signal relay board in the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of movable body connection confirmation processing executed by a signal relay board in the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of movable body connection confirmation processing executed by a motor control IC for controlling a movable finger body in the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 shows a control system and control processing related to movable object determination to notification in the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1, (A) is a block diagram of the control system, (B) is a flowchart of determination/notification mode setting/change processing, and (C). 4 is a flow chart of determination/notification processing of a movable body installation error.

Hereinafter, as embodiments of the present invention, specific examples will be described in detail based on the drawings.

[1 Overall overview of the game machine]
The pachinko machine P1 of Example 1, as shown in FIGS. and a launcher G. The outer frame A is a vertically rectangular frame forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine P1. The middle frame B is a vertical rectangular frame for setting various game components, and is attached to the front side of the outer frame A so as to be openable and detachable. The game board C is attached to the opening of the middle frame B. The front frame D is assembled to the front side of the middle frame B so that it can be opened and closed around the hinge at the left end by operating the locking device H. The front frame D has a structure that can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame B as a whole. A configuration in which the state in which both the lower parts are opened and closed can be switched by operating the key to the locking device H, or the like can be employed. The upper ball tray E is a tray for rental balls and prize balls, and the lower ball tray F is a tray for receiving game balls discharged when the upper ball tray E is full and game balls that are not hit. is. The shooting device G is a device for shooting game balls sent from the upper ball receiving tray E onto the shooting rail with a force corresponding to the operation of the handle.

Speakers SP, SP are provided on the upper part of the front frame. A liquid crystal display device LCD is provided in the central part of the game board C, and a falling movable body KDdwn, a pendulum movable body KDswing, and a finger movable body KDfing appearing and appearing in front of the liquid crystal display device LCD are provided. Light-emitting devices using LEDs are also provided at various locations on the front frame D. Using these liquid crystal display devices LCD and the like, it is possible to execute display effects, sound effects, light emission effects, and movable object effects.

[2 Outline of game board]
The game board C, as shown in FIG. A starting winning device 7 is provided. In addition, a large prize winning opening 15 is provided diagonally below the starting prize winning device 7, and a right-handed passage 35 for winning game balls from the right side when the large winning opening 15 is opened is provided on the right side of the center accessory 5. It is configured as The game board C is also provided with a guide rail 17, normal winning openings 18a and 18b, an exit opening 19, and the like.

The center accessory 5 has a ring shape including a large decorative body 31, a stage 32, and a warp passage 33, and an obstacle block 34 replacing an obstacle nail is provided at the upper left part. In the right game area 20 below the right hitting passage 35, a large number of game nails 11 are planted, and a gate 37 and a second starting winning device 27 are also installed to trigger a normal symbol lottery. The second starting prize winning device 27 has an electric tulip which is opened and closed based on the result of the normal symbol lottery executed when the game ball passes through the gate 37.例文帳に追加

A back unit C2 for holding the liquid crystal display device LCD is attached to the back side of the game board C, as shown in FIG. 1(B). The display contents of the liquid crystal display device LCD are visually recognized by the player through an opening window C3 provided in the central part of the game board C. In addition, the falling movable body KDdwn, the pendulum movable body KDswing, and the finger movable body KDfing move in and out in front of the liquid crystal display device LCD in the space C4 formed between the game board C and the back unit C2. It is mounted on the front face of the rear unit C2 so as to perform.

[3 Outline of movable body production]
As shown in FIG. 2A, the falling movable body KDdwn vertically moves between the raised position and the lowered position, and the pendulum movable body KDswing swings between the standby position and the swing position. The drop movable body KDdwn is provided with an original position sensor SEdwn1 for detecting the raised position, protrudes to the lowered position by moving away from the original position, and returns to the raised position by moving closer to the original position. Further, the pendulum movable body KDswing is provided with an original position sensor SEswg1 for detecting the standby position, and moves away from the original position to project to the swing position, and returns to the standby position by the movement to the original position. In the pachinko machine P1 of the present embodiment, the falling movable body KDdwn and the pendulum movable body KDswing are located at a position farther than a predetermined distance from one original position set for each based on the detection signals of the original position sensors SEdwn1 and SEswg1. While confirming whether the operation to (“outside the original position”) and the operation to a position closer than a predetermined amount (“inside the original position”) satisfy the preset confirmation condition (time value) , and is configured to accurately execute the motion of drawing a "trajectory going back and forth".

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the finger movable body KDfing starts its operation from the standby position with the index finger raised, and draws a circle with the tip of the index finger lowered horizontally. It is configured to be able to execute an operation that draws a characteristic trajectory such as "single stroke" or "boomerang trajectory". In order to accurately control the operation of drawing such a characteristic trajectory, a first reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 and a second reference position sensor SEfng1 are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other in an oblique direction of 45 degrees with respect to the movable finger body KDfing. Two reference position sensors (original position sensors) of SEfng2 are provided.

In this embodiment, as a drive mechanism for the movable finger body KDfing, as shown in FIG. an X-axis guide rail GRLX connecting the Y-direction sliders SLDY and SLDY; and a horizontal direction along the X-axis guide rail GRLX. It comprises an X-direction slider SLDX slidably installed, a strut member KDfnga installed so as to extend vertically from the X-direction slider SLDX, and a rotation support member KDfngb installed at the upper end of the strut member KDfnga. ing. The movable finger body KDfing is supported by a rotary support member KDfngb via a transparent shielding plate KDfngc having shielding portions SHT1 and SHT2 at two locations. Further, a turning motor MTR, a Y-axis motor MTY, and an X-axis motor MTX are provided as driving sources for causing the movable finger body KDfing to perform operations. The support member KDfnga and the rotation support member KDfngb are made of transparent plastic so as not to stand out even if they appear in front of the liquid crystal display device LCD. As a result, it is possible to make it appear that only the hand with the index finger sticking out is floating in front of the liquid crystal display device LCD.

Both of the two reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 are composed of transmissive optical sensors, and have a circuit configuration that outputs an ON signal when transmitted light is blocked by the shielding portions SHT1 and SHT2. Therefore, in the state of FIG. 3A, both the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 are OFF, and in the state of FIG. 3B, the first reference position sensor SEfng1=ON and the second reference position sensor SEfng2=OFF. . The movement during this period is executed by driving the turning motor MTR to move the movable finger body KDfing from the standby position with the index finger upright to the movement start position with the index finger horizontally reclined.

The movable finger body KDfing thus moved to the operation start position drives the Y-axis motor MTY to lower the Y-axis sliders SLDY, SLDY in the Y-axis direction, thereby achieving the second position as shown in FIG. The first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 are both configured to be in the ON position. In the transparent shielding plate KDfngc, the upper end of the first shielding part SHT1 turns on the first reference position sensor SEfng1, and the right end of the second shielding part SHT2 turns on the second reference position sensor SEfng2 when the index finger is laid down horizontally. Shielding parts SHT1 and SHT2 are provided at the tip so as to enable the turned-on state, and the board-like member is formed of a plate-like member having an L-shape as a whole. The movable finger body forms a state in which the first shielding portion SHT1 is spaced apart from the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second shielding portion SHT2 is spaced apart from the second reference position sensor SEfng2 in a diagonal direction of 45 degrees. Attached to KDfing.

In this embodiment, the operating position at which both the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 are ON is set as the reference position, and the Y-axis motor MTY and the X-axis motor MTX are driven to perform "one-stroke writing" or " The movable finger body KDfing is operated so as to draw a series of characteristic trajectories, which are "boomerang trajectories" (FIGS. 4A to 4F). During this period, of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 that were both ON at the reference position, the first reference position sensor SEfng1=OFF and the second reference position sensor SEfng2=ON (FIG. 4(B)). 1 reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 are both OFF (Fig. 4 (C) to (D)), the first reference position sensor SEfng1 = ON, the second reference position sensor SEfng2 = OFF. 4(E)), and then again reaches the reference position ((F) in FIG. 4) where both the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 are ON. The Y-axis motor MTY and the X-axis motor MTX are synchronously driven and controlled. After drawing a series of trajectories, when returning to the standby position, the Y-axis motor MTY is operated in the order of FIG. 4(F)→FIG. 3(B)→FIG. to move to the operation start position where the first reference position sensor SEfng1=ON and the second reference position sensor SEfng2=OFF. Restore the body KDfing.

The operations during this period are the "first operating position (FIGS. 4A and 4F)" and the "first operating position" in which the two reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 simultaneously detect the shielding portions SHT1 and SHT2. At the same time, one of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 that detects the shielding portion detects the shielding portion, and the other one does not detect the shielding portion. A "third operating position (FIG. 4(E))" in which the detection states of the shielding portions of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 that simultaneously detect the shielding portion at the "position" have an inverse relationship with the "second operating position"; 4(C) and (D), in which none of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 detects the shielding portion, is executed by controlling the movable body so as to occur in a predetermined order. ing.

In this motion control, the motion approaching the “first motion position” (“movement within the first motion position”), the motion moving away from the “first motion position” and approaching the “second motion position” (second movement away from the "second movement position" ("movement out of the second movement position"), approaching the "third movement position" Action (“movement into third operating position”), action moving away from “third operating position” and approaching “first operating position” (“moving outside third operating position” and “moving to first operating position”) Inner movement”) is confirmed whether or not the operation is normally executed based on the confirmation condition based on the time value from the start of each operation until the detection signals of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 are switched. there is 4(B) to (E) in the "fourth operating position (FIGS. 4(C), (D))" It is possible to check whether it is normal from both sides of "movement within the operating position".

The relationship between the reference position detection sensors SEfng1, SEfng2 and the shielding portions SHT1, SHT2 is organized as follows.
(A) A plurality of sensors (SEfng1, SEfng2) installed at positions separated from each other as a plurality of detection means, and a plurality of subjects arranged on the movable body (KDfing) as the parts to be detected by the sensors. Equipped with detectors (SHT1, SHT2).
(B) A plurality of sensors (SEfng1, SEfng2) and a plurality of detected parts (SHT1, SHT2) are operated by a movable body operation control means (motor control IC 530), which will be described later, to operate the movable body (KDfing). A state in which a plurality of parts to be detected (SHT1, SHT2) are simultaneously positioned at respective detection positions of two or more sensors (SEfng1, SEfng2); It is configured to have a positional relationship that can take a state where it is not located at the detection position of the sensor and a state where it is not located at the detection position of any sensor.

With such a configuration, when the movable body operation control means (motor control IC 530) (to be described later) operates the movable body (KDfing), the plurality of detected parts (SHT1, SHT2) arranged on the movable body are controlled by two or more sensors. (SEfng1, SEfng2) are positioned at the detection positions at the same time, so that the "first operating position" is positioned at the detection position of one of the sensors and at the detection position of the other sensor. It is possible to take a "second operating position" or a "third operating position" by making it not located, and a "fourth operating position" by making it not located at the detection position of any sensor. Similarly, the movable body (KDfing) can be operated.

[4 Control device]
[4.1 Entire control device]
Next, the game characteristics and the like of the pachinko machine P1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the control system will be explained based on FIG. A special figure 1 switch SW1 provided in the starting winning device 7 and a special figure 2 switch SW2 provided in the second starting winning device 27 for the main control board 310 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, clock, etc. , the detection signals from the normal figure switch SW37 provided in the gate 37, the winning detection switch SW7 provided in the large winning opening 15, the winning detection switches SW11 and SW12 provided in the normal winning openings 18a and 18b, and ball discharge. A detection signal of a discharge ball detection switch SW21 provided in the passage is inputted.

Also, from the main control board 310, the production control board 320, the payout control board 330, the launch control board 340, the special figure indicator TKZ, the opening and closing solenoid SOL7 of the big winning opening 15, the normal electric role of the second starting winning device 27 A command is output to the object opening/closing solenoid SOL27. The interface board 350 is configured to exchange commands with the payout control board 330 . The power board 360 is configured to supply power to the main control board 310 via the power relay board 380 . The effect control board 320 is configured to output commands to the display control board 370 . Pressing signals from the ball lending button Q and the card ejecting button R are input to the ball lending operation board 390, and input from the ball lending operation board 390 to the payout control board 330 via the interface board 350. It is configured. The interface board 350 is also configured to exchange commands with the card unit 500 . In addition, data for hall management such as the number of balls to be paid out and error notification can be sent to the hall computer 400 via the payout control board 330 .

The performance control board 320 outputs command signals for display performance to the display control board 370 based on the command signal from the main control board 310 . In addition, based on the command signal from the main control board 310, the effect control board 320 outputs to the signal relay board 410 a command signal for executing a sound effect, a light emitting effect, and a movable object effect. The signal relay board 410 receives the command signal from the effect control board 320, the lamp control board 420 for executing the light emission effect, the sound control board 430 for executing the sound effect, and the motor control for executing the movable object effect. It outputs to IC510,520,530 and solenoid control IC540. The performance control board 320 is also configured to receive operation signals from the push button PB and the cursor key CKY.

[4.2 Control device for production]
As shown in FIG. 6A, the display control board 370 outputs a control signal to the liquid crystal display device LCD based on the command signal for the effect display from the effect control board 320, and executes the display effect. do. In addition, the lamp control board 420 outputs a control signal to the LED board based on the command signal received via the signal relay board 410 to perform light emission effect. Similarly, the audio control board 430 outputs a control signal to the speaker SP based on the command signal received via the signal relay board 410, and performs light emission production.

A command signal relating to the movable body effect output from the effect control board 320 is input to the motor control ICs 510 , 520 , 530 and the solenoid control IC 540 via the signal relay board 410 . The motor control IC 510 has a one-chip microcomputer for controlling the operation of the falling movable body KDdwn. there is The motor control IC 520 has a one-chip microcomputer for controlling the operation of the pendulum movable body KDswing, and is connected to input a detection signal from the original position sensor SEswg1 and output a drive signal to the pendulum motor MT120. there is The motor control IC 530 includes a one-chip microcomputer for controlling the operation of the movable finger body KDfing, receives detection signals from the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2, and controls the turning motor MTR and the Y-axis motor. MTY and X-axis motor MTX are connected to output drive signals. The solenoid control IC 540 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer to which a solenoid SOL 140 is connected for driving a movable body (description omitted) operated by solenoid drive.

When the motor control IC 510 receives a command signal relating to the effect of the falling movable body from the effect control board 320, the motor control IC 510 presets each of the "movement outside the original position" and the "movement inside the original position" based on the detection signal of the original position sensor SEdwn1. While confirming whether or not the confirmation condition (time value) is satisfied, the elevator motor MT110 is driven, and the falling movable body KDdwn is made to perform a performance operation consisting of a trajectory of linear movement. At this time, when the confirmation condition is not satisfied in the movement outside the original position or the movement within the original position, a movable body error (error code=ERC01) is output toward the effect control board 320 .

When the motor control IC 520 receives a command signal related to the pendulum movable body effect from the effect control board 320, based on the detection signal of the original position sensor SEswg1, the motor control IC 520 sets in advance for each of the "movement outside the original position" and the "movement inside the original position". While confirming whether or not the confirmation condition (time value) is satisfied, the pendulum motor MT120 is driven to cause the pendulum movable body KDswing to perform an effect operation consisting of a trajectory of a swing operation. At this time, when the confirmation condition is not satisfied in the movement outside the original position or the movement within the original position, a movable body error (error code=ERC02) is output toward the effect control board 320.

When the motor control IC 530 receives a command signal relating to the finger movable body effect from the effect control board 320, the motor control IC 530 performs [a: second operating position→fourth operating position→third operating position], [ b: 3rd motion position → 4th motion position → 2nd motion position], such as a simple “trajectory of going and returning”, [A: 1st motion position → 2nd → 4th → 3rd → 1st operating position], [B: 2nd operating position → 4th → 3rd → 1st → 2nd operating position], [C: 3rd operating position → 1st → 2nd → 4th → 3rd operating position], or [D: 1st operating position → 3rd → 4th → 2nd → 1st operating position], [E: 2nd operating position → 1st → 1st 3 → 4th → 2nd operation position], [F: 3rd operation position → 4th → 2nd → 1st → 3rd operation position], [G: 1st operation position → 2nd operation position->fourth operating position->third operating position->fourth operating position->second operating position->fourth operating position->third operating position->first operating position], etc. The finger movable body KDfing is caused to perform an operation that draws a characteristic trajectory such as "single-stroke drawing" or "boomerang trajectory". At this time, based on the detection signals of the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2, the motor control IC 530 controls “inside the first operating position”, “outside the first operating position”, and “second movement within the operating position”, “second movement outside the operating position”, “third movement inside the operating position”, and “third movement outside the operating position” satisfy the preset confirmation condition (time value). Synchronous control of the motors MTY and MTX is executed while confirming whether or not the motors MTY and MTX are connected. And when it is in the state which does not satisfy these confirmation conditions, toward the production|presentation control board 320, a movable body error (error code ERC03) is output.

[4.3 Connection between movable body motion control means and reference position sensor]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, sensor signals from the motor control ICs 510 to 530 are applied to the signal relay board 410 via the first paths 510si1, 520si1, and 530si1 to the input terminals 410si1 to 410si3. , and are also connected to the input terminal 410si0 via the second paths 510si2, 520si2, and 530si1 via the OR circuit 415. Two reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 provided on the finger movable body KDfing are individually input to the input terminals 530si1 and 530si2 of the motor control IC 530 via the first paths 531si1 and 532si1, and It is also connected to input to the input terminal 530si0 via the second paths 531si2 and 532si2 via the OR circuit 535. FIG.

The signal relay board 410 includes an original position sensor SEdwn1 for detecting the rising position of the falling movable body KDdwn, an original position sensor SEswg1 for detecting the standby position of the pendulum movable body KDswing, and an XY motion start position of the finger movable body KDfing. A detection signal is input from the motor control IC 530, and the completion of the original position return operation of each movable body can be determined. In addition, the motor control IC 530 is configured to receive detection signals from the first reference position sensor SEfng1 and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 of the movable finger body KDfing, and determine completion of the return operation to the XY operation start position. ing. In this embodiment, the signal relay board 410 serves as movable body motion control means for causing the falling movable body KDdwn, the pendulum movable body KDswing, and the finger movable body KDfing to execute movable body performance motions in accordance with commands from the performance control board 320. The control IC 530 serves as movable body motion control means for causing the finger movable body KDfing to perform a movable body performance motion by receiving a command from the performance control board 320 via the signal relay board 410 .

A signal relay board 410 as movable body motion control means receives detection signals indicating completion of return to the original position from a plurality of optical sensors SEdwn1, SEswg1, SEfng1 and SEfng2 which are input via motor control ICs 510 to 530. Thus, it is possible to determine the completion of the original position return operation of each of the movable bodies KDdwn, KDswing, and KDfing.

The motor control IC 530 as movable body motion control means receives detection signals indicating the completion of the return to the original position from the plurality of optical sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2, thereby completing the movement of the movable finger body KDfing to return to the original position. can judge.

[4.4 Confirmation of Connection between Movable Body Operation Control Means and Movable Body]
Each of the movable bodies KDdwn, KDswing, and KDfing is stopped at its original position before the power is turned on. Effect control means 320, by the control system shown in FIG. 6 (B), when the power is turned on, each movable body KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing starts the operation from the original position and returns to the original position again Connection confirmation operation are sequentially executed to check whether or not the movable body is properly attached.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 320 outputs a command to the signal relay board 410 to cause the falling movable body KDdwn to execute the connection confirmation operation (S110), and the signal relay board 410 sends the falling movable body KDdwn to the signal relay board 410 (S110). Waits for a signal indicating the completion of the connection confirmation operation to be returned (S120). When the effect control board 320 receives a signal indicating the completion of the connection confirmation operation from the signal relay board 410 (S120: YES), the signal relay board 410 issues a command for causing the pendulum movable body KDswing to perform the connection confirmation operation. (S130), and waits for a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the pendulum movable body KDswing from the signal relay board 410 (S140). When the effect control board 320 receives a signal indicating the completion of the connection confirmation operation from the signal relay board 410 (S140: YES), the signal relay board 410 issues a command to the finger movable body KDfing to execute the connection confirmation operation. (S150), and waits for a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the movable finger body KDfing from the signal relay board 410 (S160).

When the connection confirmation operation for each movable body KDdwn, KDswing, and KDfing is completed as described above (S160: YES), the effect control board 320 connects each movable body KDdwn, KDswing, and KDfing to the signal relay board 410. A report request for the confirmation operation is output (S170), and when the report is received (S180: YES), the report is recorded (S190) and notification processing is executed (S200).

As shown in FIG. 8, when the signal relay board 410 receives a command to cause the falling movable body KDdwn to perform the connection confirmation operation (S310), the signal relay board 410 causes the motor control IC 510 to move the motor MT110 to a position where it detects an overload. A connection confirmation command is output to return to the original position by inverting the motor until it is driven (S320). waits for it to be done (S340).

When the signal relay board 410 receives a detection signal indicating the completion of return to the original position from the motor control IC 510 (S340: YES), the signal relay board 410 ends the time measurement and obtains the operation required time t510 (S350). It is determined whether or not the determination time T1 set for the connection confirmation operation of the movable body KDdwn is within the allowable range (S360).

If the determination in S360 is "YES", the signal relay board 410 makes a normal determination that the falling movable body KDdwn is correctly connected to the motor control IC 510 (S370), and records this in the connection confirmation report. (S380), and returns a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the effect control board 320 (S390).

When the signal relay board 410 receives a command to cause the pendulum movable body KDswing to perform the connection confirmation operation (S410), the signal relay board 410 causes the motor control IC 520 to drive the motor MT120 to a position where an overload is detected, and then reverse the motor MT120. output a connection confirmation command for returning to the original position (S420), start timing (S430), and wait for the motor control IC 520 to return a detection signal from the original position sensor indicating completion of the original position return (S440). ).

When a signal indicating completion of return to the original position is returned from the motor control IC 520 (S440: YES), the signal relay board 410 finishes timing and acquires the operation required time t520 (S450), and moves the pendulum. It is determined whether or not the determination time T2 set for the connection confirmation operation of the body KDswing is within the allowable range (S460).

If the determination in S460 is "YES", the signal relay board 410 makes a normal determination that the pendulum movable body KDswing is correctly connected to the motor control IC 520 (S470), and records this in the connection confirmation report. (S480), and returns a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the effect control board 320 (S490).

On the other hand, if the determination in S360 is "NO", as shown in FIG. 9, the signal relay board 410 causes the motor control IC 520 to drive the motor MT120 to the position where the overload is detected and then reverse it to the original state. A connection confirmation command for position return is output (S325), timing is started (S335), and a detection signal from the home position sensor indicating completion of home position return is returned from the motor control IC 520 (S345).

When the signal relaying board 410 receives a signal indicating the completion of return to the original position from the motor control IC 520 (S345: YES), the signal relay board 410 finishes timing and acquires the operation required time t520 (S355). It is determined whether or not the determination time T1 set for the connection confirmation operation of the body KDdwn is within the allowable range (S365).

If the determination in S365 is "YES", the signal relay board 410 determines that the falling movable body KDdwn is connected to the motor control IC 520 (S3750), and records this fact in the connection confirmation report. (S385), and returns a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the effect control board 320 (S395).

When the signal relay board 410 that has performed the replacement connection determination next receives a command for causing the pendulum movable body KDswing to perform the connection confirmation operation (S415), it sends the motor MT110 to the motor control IC 510 instead of the motor control IC 520. After driving to the position where the overload is detected, it is reversed to output a connection confirmation command to return to the original position (S425). It waits for the detection signal of the sensor to be returned (S445).

When a signal indicating completion of return to the original position is returned from the motor control IC 510 (S445: YES), the signal relay board 410 finishes timing and acquires the operation required time t510 of this time (S455), and moves the pendulum. It is determined whether or not the determination time T2 set for the connection confirmation operation of the body KDswing is within the allowable range (S465).

If the determination in S465 is "YES", the signal relay board 410 determines that the pendulum movable body KDswing is connected to the motor control IC 510 (S4750), and records this fact in the connection confirmation report. (S485), a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation is returned to the effect control board 320 (S495).

If both S360 and S365 are "NO", the signal relay board 410 records the falling movable body installation error in the connection confirmation report (S387), and then sends a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation to the signal relay board 410. (S397).

If the determination in S460 is "NO", the signal relay board 410 proceeds to the processing from S425 onwards, and if replacement determination is made (S475), it records that in the connection confirmation report (S485). , a signal indicating the completion of the connection confirmation operation is returned to the effect control board 320 (S495), but if both S460 and S465 are "NO", the pendulum movable body attachment error is recorded in the connection confirmation report, and then (S487), a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation is returned to the effect control board 320 (S497).

When the signal relay board 410 that has finished confirming the connection of the falling movable body KDdwn and the pendulum movable body KDswing in this way receives a command for causing the finger movable body KDfing to perform the connection confirmation operation (S510), the motor control IC 530 A finger movable body connection confirmation operation is commanded (S520), and the completion of the connection confirmation operation and attachment state report are returned from the motor control IC 530 (S530).

If there is a reply from the motor control IC 530 (S530: YES), the signal relay board 410 records the contents of the received installation status report in the connection confirmation report (S540), and then outputs a signal indicating completion of the connection confirmation operation. is returned to the effect control board 320 (S550). After that, when the report request from the production control board 320 is received (S560: YES), the connection confirmation report is transmitted to the production control board 320 (S570).

As shown in FIG. 10, when the motor control IC 530 receives a command to cause the movable finger body KDfing to perform the operation for confirming connection, it first drives the turning motor MTR (S610). The movable finger body KDfing at such a standby position is moved to the operation start position shown in FIG. 3(B). As a result, the detection signals of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 change from [SEfng1=OFF, SEfng2=OFF] to [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=OFF]. This operating position corresponds to the previously described [third operating position].

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the two reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 provided in the finger movable body KDfing are connected to the motor control IC 530 by the first paths 531si1 and 532si1 and second paths 531si2 and 532si2 via the OR circuit 535. As a result, the motor control IC can distinguish the input terminal that receives the ON signal from the input terminal connected to the first reference position sensor SEfng1 when the ON signal is input via the OR circuit 535. can be done.

After moving the finger movable body KDfing to the operation start position (third operation position) in this way (S620: YES), the motor control IC 530 stops the turning motor MTR (S630), and the motor control IC 530 1 Identify the input terminal to which the reference position sensor SEfng1 is connected, and store the identification result (S640). Thereafter, based on the identification result stored in S640, it is specified which of the input terminals 530si1 and 530si2 is the input terminal of the first and second reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2, and the movable finger body KDfing is identified. Perform motion control. Therefore, the first reference position sensor SEfng1 is connected to the other input terminal 530si2 instead of the original input terminal 530si1, and the second reference position sensor SEfng2 is connected to the other input terminal 530si1 instead of the original input terminal 530si2. Even if it is stuck, the motor control IC 530 can cause the finger movable body KDfing to perform the correct operation.

In this way, the finger movable body KDfing is moved to the operation start position (third operation position), the input terminal to which the first reference position sensor SEfng1 is connected is identified, and the identification result is stored (S610 to S640). The control IC 530 drives the Y-axis motor MTY (S650). As a result, the movable finger body KDfing moves from the operating position shown in FIG. 3B to the operating position shown in FIG. to [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=ON]. This operating position corresponds to the [first operating position] described above.

After moving the movable finger body KDfing from the [third operating position] to the [first operating position] (S660: YES), the motor control IC 530 stops the Y-axis motor MTY, and stops the X-axis motor MTX. is driven (S670). As a result, the movable finger body KDfing moves from the operating position shown in FIG. 4A to the operating position shown in FIG. to [SEfng1=OFF, SEfng2=ON]. This operating position corresponds to the previously described [second operating position].

Even after moving the finger movable body KDfing from [third operating position]→[first operating position]→[second operating position] (S680: YES), the motor control IC 530 continues to move the finger. The driving of the X-axis motor MTX is continued until the body KDfing moves to the operating position shown in FIG. 4(C) (S690). Then, when the movable finger body KDfing moves to the operating position shown in FIG. OFF] (S700: YES), control to drive both the Y-axis motor MTY and the X-axis motor MTX in synchronization with each other (MTY/MTX synchronous control) is started (S710).

This MTY/MTX synchronous control can be configured, for example, in the same manner as control for operating a pen in a plotter device, and as shown in FIG. Let During this time, the detection signals of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 remain [SEfng1=OFF, SEfng2=OFF], and the state corresponding to the previously described [fourth operating position] continues while drawing a predetermined trajectory. It will happen.

The motor control IC 530 executes MTY/MTX synchronization control until the detection signals of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 change to [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=OFF] (S720: NO), and [SEfng1=OFF, SEfng2= OFF] to [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=OFF] (S720: YES), the MTY/MTX synchronization control is exited.

After moving the movable finger body KDfing to the operating position shown in FIG. 4E, the motor control IC 530 stops the X-axis motor MTX and controls to drive only the Y-axis motor MTY (S730). As a result, the movable finger body KDfing moves from the operating position shown in FIG. 4(E) to the operating position shown in FIG. 4(F). Then, when the detection signals of the reference position sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2 change to [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=ON] (S740: YES), the motor control circuit 530 reverses the Y-axis motor MTY to rotate the movable finger body KDfing. Raise (S750). In this way, when the movable finger body KDfing moves toward the operating position shown in FIG. The Y-axis motor MTY is stopped and the turning motor MTR is reversed (S770). As a result, the movable finger body KDfing, which has been moved to draw a trajectory of a single stroke, changes its position in the order of FIG. 4(F)→FIG. 3(B)→FIG. return to position.

In this embodiment, the original position of the movable finger body KDfing when driven by the X-axis motor MTX and the Y-axis motor MTY is [SEfng1=ON, SEfng2=OFF]. Further, changes in the sensor signals during the connection confirmation operation described above are determined based on the detection signals for the input terminals 530si1 and 530si2 based on the identification results stored in S630.

The motor control IC 530 counts the required time t53 during execution of this connection confirmation operation, and is within the allowable range with respect to the determination time T3 set for the connection confirmation operation of the movable finger KDfing. An installation status report is generated based on the determination of whether there is (S780). In this connection confirmation report, "normal attachment" is recorded when the required time t53 is within the allowable range with respect to the determination time T3, and "attachment error" is recorded when it is not. The attachment state report thus generated is transmitted to the signal relay board 410 together with a signal indicating the completion of the connection confirmation operation of the movable finger body KDfing (S790).

[4.4 Movable Body Determination Processing]
Based on the connection confirmation report received from the signal relay board 410, the effect control board 320 determines whether or not the movable body corresponding to the title and spec is correctly attached. executes a process of reporting a movable body installation error. This process is started by the control system shown in FIG. 11A when a game board is installed in a game machine frame, such as when shipping from a factory or when a new machine is installed in a game arcade. In this embodiment, the effect control board 320 can set and change the determination/notification mode regarding the movable body mounting error by operating the push button PB and the cursor key CKY when the power is turned on. It is also configured as

As a result, when the power is turned on, the effect control board 320 reads out the setting contents related to the mode of determination/notification (S810), as shown in FIG. A display is commanded (S820). As a setting / change screen, [A: multiple options regarding the timing of notification (always, at the start of fluctuation, when power is turned on, ...)], [B: multiple options regarding the target of judgment (frame and game board, frame only , game board only, ...)], [C: multiple options for notification method (electrical decoration, sound, liquid crystal display, combination of these, ...)], [D: multiple options for continuation or termination of notification ( The notification will not end until the correct decorative member is attached, the notification will end in 1 minute, the notification will end in 3 minutes, etc.) options”. Also, at the time of shipment from the factory, the default option for each item is visually recognizable (for example, the blinking option indicates the current setting).

After displaying the setting/change screen as described above, the effect control board 320 determines whether or not the push button PB has been pressed (S830). When the push button PB is pressed (S830: YES), the mode specified on the setting/change screen displayed at that time is stored as the setting content (S840), and this process ends.

On the other hand, when the push button PB has not been pressed (S830: NO), it is determined whether or not the cursor key CKY has been operated (S850). As long as it is not determined that the cursor key CKY has been operated, the process returns to S830 and continues to loop to determine whether the push button PB has been pressed and whether the cursor key CKY has been operated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cursor key CKY has been operated (S850: YES), the display of the setting/change screen is changed according to the operation (S860). For example, the cursor keys CKY are moved up and down to switch items, and left and right to switch blinking options. As a result, the worker or the like can perform the work while visually confirming how the mode of determination/notification is changed.

In this way, after changing the option for each item to the desired state by operating the cursor key CKY, the push button PB is pressed, and when S830 is determined as YES by the effect control board 320, S840 is executed and new setting contents are set. is stored.

Next, the movable body attachment error determination/notification process executed by the effect control board 320 will be described. The effect control board 320, as shown in FIG. 11C, first reads connection information for determining whether or not a movable body corresponding to the title and spec is attached (S910).

If there is a movable unit to be attached to the front frame D, connection information corresponding to the movable unit is read out.

Next, the connection confirmation report input from the signal relay board 410 is read (S920), and it is determined whether or not there is a correct correspondence with the connection information read out in S910 (S930), and the determination of S930 for each movable body is performed. Store the result (S940).

Next, the effect control board 320 executes determination of whether or not [A: timing of notification] stored in S840 is reached (S950). When the effect control board 320 determines that the notification timing has come (S950: YES), it reads out the determination result corresponding to [B: target of determination] (S960). Thereafter, the effect control board 320 starts the notification process according to the setting contents regarding [C: method of notification] and the setting contents regarding [D: continuation or end of notification] (S970).

For example, [A: timing of notification = when power is turned on], [B: target of judgment = all], [C: method of notification = display of error target by illumination / sound and liquid crystal display], [D: notification If [Continue or end = end the sound in 3 minutes] is set, when the power is turned on, the judgment results for all judgment targets are read, and alarms are displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD while alarms are issued by illumination and sound. A display specifying the movable body in error is performed, and error notification is performed by stopping only the alarm sound after 3 minutes. Of course, when setting other than this example, the error notification is executed according to the setting. Note that if [C: notification method=illumination/sound] is selected, the notification does not specify the error target.

In this way, by making it possible to arbitrarily set and change the mode of determination and notification regarding movable body installation errors, notification can be performed in various situations such as when shipping from a factory, when installing in a game hall, and when replacing a game board. A state can be created in which the alarm sound does not become noise and the urgency cannot be conveyed. In addition, appropriate judgment and notification are executed for (a) the case where the specs are common to the title but different, (b) the case where the specs are the same but the title is different, and (c) the case where the title and specs are different. be able to.

In the notification mode, when not only (a) notifying that incorrect installation is performed, but also (b) reporting that correct installation is performed, the notification mode of (a) and (b) ) can be set differently, or the notification mode can be set differently depending on whether the error in the notification of (a) is minor or serious.

By making it possible to change which one of the multiple options for each item, the operator of the game machine maker or the person in charge of the game hall does not have to deal with it complicatedly, and the notification can be executed quickly. can be made

In addition, setting/changing can be executed by operating the cursor key CKY and push button PB on the setting/changing screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD when the power is turned on, so there is no need to connect an external device. Become.

As a result, according to this embodiment, the compatible movable body can be correctly attached to the gaming machine to which it should originally be attached.

[5 Control processing related to gameplay]
[5.1 Overview]
The main control board 310 has a maximum of 4 random numbers for special figure 1 determination obtained with the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 switch SW1, special figure 2 obtained with the detection signal input of the special figure 2 switch SW2 A maximum of 4 random numbers for determination are reserved and stored, respectively, as shown in FIG. The random number for special figure 1 judgment and the random number for special figure 2 judgment are respectively "random number for hit / loss judgment (random number 1: SW1-1, SW2-1)", "random number for special figure distribution judgment (random number 2: SW1-2, SW2-2)”, “random number for determination of performance execution (random number 3: SW1-3, SW2-3)”, and “variation pattern distribution random number (random number 4: SW1-4, SW2-4) ”. Random number 1 is obtained by hardware logic triggered by the input of the special switch detection signal, and random numbers 2 to 4 are obtained by software logic triggered by the input of the special switch detection signal.

The main control board 310 determines that the random number 1 matches a preset "jackpot determination value" in the determination process executed at a predetermined timing, and determines that it is a "loss" if they do not match. . Special figure distribution determination random number (random number 2) is a random number for distributing the jackpot type, such as the number of rounds of a special game. The effect execution determination random number (random number 3) is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the ready-to-win effect. The ready-to-win effect is configured to be executed at a predetermined rate not only in the case of "hit" but also in the case of "lose". The fluctuation pattern distribution random number (random number 4) is a random number for distributing the fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the random number 1 results in a "jackpot", the jackpot type is sorted by the random number 2, for example, "2R", "7R", "15R", etc., which have different advantages for the player. distributed.

The effect control board 320 is provided with effect data storage means 325 for executing sound effect, display effect, light emission effect, and movable object effect. The performance data storage means 325 stores variable game performance data DH to be executed during the special symbol variation game, jackpot performance data DV to be executed during the jackpot game, demonstration performance data DM to be executed during the demonstration, and special symbol variation game. Decoration symbol variation performance data DKZ for displaying a decoration symbol variation game corresponding to the variation pattern executed in .

The variable game effect data DH is a combination of background display data, character display data, light emission effect data, sound effect data, and movable object effect data. The variable game effect data DH includes a plurality of patterns for each lottery result by the main control board 310 (normal loss, normal win, ready reach loss, reach win, super reach loss, super reach win, etc.). there is In these patterns, for example, in data for performing a variable during-game effect that does not accompany a movable body effect, the movable body effect data is composed of blank data.

Like the variable game effect data DH, the jackpot effect data DV is part of or a combination of the background display data, the character display data, the light effect data, the sound effect data, and the movable body effect data. Or it is configured by a combination of all, and a plurality of patterns are provided according to the jackpot type.

Like the variable game effect data DH, the demonstration effect data DM is also part of or a combination of the background display data, character display data, light emission effect data, sound effect data, and movable object effect data. Alternatively, it is configured by combining all of them, and a plurality of patterns such as for demonstration 1 and for demonstration 2 are provided.

The decorative pattern variation performance data DKZ is data corresponding to a variation pattern instructed based on the result of the lottery by the main control board 310, such as normal loss, normal win, reach loss, reach win, super reach loss, super reach win. remembered. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the normal state decorative design variation performance data DKZa, which is the decorative design variation time corresponding to the normal state variation pattern table 315, and the decorative design variation corresponding to the variable short state variation pattern table 316 The decorative symbol variation effect data DKZb for the variable short state that becomes the time is stored in the effect data storage means 325 of the effect control board 320. - 特許庁

The performance display control board 370 superimposes the decorative pattern variation performance data DKZ corresponding to the variation pattern on the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device LCD in accordance with the background display data commanded from the performance control board 320. indicate. In addition, in this display effect, if character display data exists, an effect of superimposing and displaying a character image is also executed.

Here, in this embodiment, the variable in-game effect data DH does not have a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern. And it is configured to be determined on the effect control board 320 side by sorting from among a plurality. Similarly, the decorative symbol variation performance data DKZ is also in a one-to-one correspondence, for example, variation time 1 for variation pattern 1, variation time 2 for variation pattern 1, and so on. On the other hand, a plurality of decorative pattern variation patterns are provided, and the effect control board 320 determines by distribution from among these plurality. These allocable performance data DH and decorative pattern variation pattern DKZ form reliability groups such as a group that is easily sorted when the variation pattern is a big hit and is difficult to be sorted when the variation pattern is a big hit, and a group vice versa. The distribution probability is set similarly.

[5.2 Outline of control processing in main control board]
The main control board 310, when winning detection signals from the special switch SW1, SW2 and the winning detection sensors SW7, SW11, SW12 are input, issues a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out corresponding to each switch. A prize ball payout process to be output to the control board 330 is executed. In response to this, the payout control board 330 executes a payout operation of a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the game ball winning openings. The main control board 310 stores the cumulative value of the number of paid-out prize balls for each game state such as "normal game", "time-saving game", and "jackpot game". The main control board 310 also stores the number of discharged balls for each game state as an accumulated value based on the detection signal from the discharged ball detection switch SW21. Then, the main control board 310 calculates a base (number of payouts/(number of shots=number of ejections)) in each game state based on the cumulative value of the number of paid-out prize balls and the cumulative value of the number of discharged balls. Of the bases for each game state, the values calculated for the “normal game” are transmitted from the main control board 310 to the microcomputer board of the performance display monitor 600 and numerically displayed on the performance display monitor 600 . In addition, by performing a predetermined operation, using the performance display monitor 600, it is also possible to display the base in the "time saving game" and the "jackpot game".

In addition, the main control board 310, when a detection signal is input from one of the special figure switches SW1 and SW2, acquires a random number for determining a special symbol, and stores the result in the RAM as start suspension information. Drawing input processing is executed. In the present embodiment, up to 4 starting suspension information (special figure 1 start suspension information) based on the detection signal by the first special figure switch SW1 as the start suspension information, starting suspension based on the detection signal by the second special figure switch SW2 It is configured to be able to store up to 4 pieces of information (special figure 2 start pending information).

The main control board 310 thus reads out the start suspension information stored in the RAM, and causes the special symbol display device TKZ to execute the special symbol variation corresponding to the "hit/loss", and the voice effect through the effect control board 320. , Illumination production, display production, special figure start processing for executing movable body production and the like is executed. In this special figure start process, a "variation pattern" and a "final stop pattern" are determined according to the result of the lottery process based on the start reservation information, and a predetermined control command is output to the effect control board 320 at a predetermined timing. . Specifically, the main control board 310 outputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of pattern variation, and starts measuring the performance time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control board 310 controls the special figure indicator TKZ to start the special figure fluctuation display. In addition, the main control board 310 outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be the final stop symbol. Thus, the main control board 310 ends the special figure start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control board 310 displays the determined final stop pattern based on the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control what is displayed. In addition, the main control board 310 instructs the effect control board 320 to stop the fluctuation of the decoration pattern based on the effect time defined in the specified variation pattern, and all the symbols for confirming and stopping the symbol combination. Output a stop command.

[5.3 Outline of control processing in production control board]
The effect control board 320 executes a variable effect by receiving a variable command from the main control board 310. - 特許庁This variable performance is executed when neither the special game nor the demonstration display state is in progress. When the variation command is received, the effect control board 320 determines decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ and variable during-game effect data DH to be used for the current display effect.

Here, in this embodiment, the effect data storage means 325 stores a plurality of decorative symbol variation effect data DKZ for each variation pattern (variation time). When the variation pattern is specified by the input of , one DKZ to be used in the current variation game performance is determined by lottery from a plurality of DKZs selectable for the variation pattern.

In addition, since the effect data storage means 325 stores a plurality of variable in-game effect data DH for each variation pattern (variation time), the variation pattern is specified by the input from the main control board 310. As a result, one DH to be used in the current variable game effect is determined by lottery from among a plurality of DHs that can be selected for the variable pattern.

Data corresponding to DH and DKZ thus determined are read out from the performance data storage means 325, and the variable performance is started. The effect based on the effect data DH during the variable game is terminated by stopping fixed symbols in the decorative symbol change effect when an all-symbol stop command is received from the main control board 310. - 特許庁The timing of the fixed design stop in this decorative design variation display is synchronized with the timing of the special design establishment to the special design indicator TKZ by the main control board 310 .

When the special game is being played, the effect data DV during the big win is read instead of the effect data DH during the variable game, and the effect during the big win is executed. Further, when it is the demonstration display timing, the during-demonstration effect data DM is read and the during-demonstration effect is executed.

In this embodiment, in addition to the decorative lamps provided on the game board C, the decorative lamps provided on the front frame D are used as the lighting effects during the variation game, the jackpot medium, and the demonstration. A frame lighting effect is also performed. In the effect data storage means 325 of the effect control board 320, the data for the frame light emitting effect to be executed in the effect during the variable game is also divided into groups that are easily sorted when the variation pattern is a big win and difficult to be sorted when the variation pattern is a loss. , and vice versa.

[6 Configurations, actions, and effects specific to the embodiment]
The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment includes a main control means (main control board 310) that is capable of controlling variations in symbols and gives a privilege when a predetermined lottery is won, and effect execution means (movable bodies KDdwn, KDswing , KDfing, LED board, speaker SP, liquid crystal display device LCD, etc.), effect data storage means (325) storing effect data, and effect data (DH) stored in the effect data storage means (325). It is a game machine provided with an effect control means (effect control board 320) that causes the effect execution means to execute the effect used, and further has the following configuration.
(1A) Equipped with movable bodies (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) that are interchangeably attached to predetermined positions on the game machine side as the effect execution means, and detection of operation position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) Movable body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510 and 520, motor control IC 530).
(1B) The movable body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) is input with detection signals from a plurality of the motion position detection sensors, and the effect control means (Production control board 320) outputs a command to execute the original position return operation to the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530). Based on detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) input to body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530), identification means (S110-S200, S310-S570, S610-S770) for identifying unique information related to the operating characteristics of the movable body (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) attached to the predetermined position; matter.

According to the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment, the effect control means (selection control board 320) uses the effect data (DH) stored in the effect data storage means (325) to generate effects using the movable bodies (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) is output to the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530). Movable body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) receives commands from effect control means (selection control board 320) and a plurality of motion position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, Based on the detection signals input from the sensors SEfng1 and SEfng2), the movable body is caused to perform various operations including the original position return operation. Here, the effect control means (selection control board 320) issues a command to the movable body (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) to execute the original position return action. , motor control ICs 510 to 530), the identification means (S110 to S200, S310 to S570, S610 to S770), the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 510 530), based on detection signals from a plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2), the movable body (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) attached to a predetermined position. Identifies unique information associated with behavioral characteristics. More specifically, for example, whether or not there is an operating characteristic with the upper portion of the operating range as the original position, or whether there is an operating characteristic with the lower portion of the operating range as the original position, Specific information regarding the motion characteristics of the movable body is identified, such as whether or not it has motion characteristics in which the center of the motion range is the original position.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(2A) The plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) include first paths (510si1, 520si1, 531si1, 532si1) for individually inputting the detection signals, a logical sum circuit (415 , 535) to input the detection signal via the second path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2), and the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530). be connected to
(2B) The identifying means (S110-S200, S310-S570, S610-S770) is configured to detect the original position with respect to the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530). Identification of the unique information based on the detection signals input from the first path (510si1, 520si1, 531si1, 532si1) and the second path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2) when the return operation is commanded be configured as a means of execution;

According to the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment, even if any of the plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) outputs a detection signal indicating return to the original position, the second A detection signal is input from the path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2) when returning to the original position. Thereby, at that time, the detection signal is input to the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) via the first path (510si1, 520si1, 531si1, 532si1). It is possible to distinguish between the operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) that are present and the operating position detection sensors that are not receiving detection signals. As a result, the identifying means (S110-S200, S310-S570, S610-S770) instructs the movable body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) to return to the original position. Unique information can be identified based on detection signals input from the first path (510si1, 520si1, 531si1, 532si1) and the second path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2) when instructed.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(3) When power is turned on, the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) causes the movable body (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) to execute the home position return operation. When it is determined that the return to the original position is completed, among the plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2), the input through the second path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2) The movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control IC 510, motor control IC 510, motor control IC 510, 520) and an original position sensor storage means for storing as an original position sensor for the movable bodies (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) which are caused to perform the various operations by the motor control IC 530).

In the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment, when the power is turned on, the movable body operation control means (the signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510 and 520) and the motor control IC 530) causes the movable body (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) to return to the original position. When it is determined that the return to the original position has been completed, the input through the second path (510si2, 520si2, 531si2, 532si2) among the plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) The movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520 ) and motor control IC 530) to store in the original position sensor storage means as original position sensors for movable bodies (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) that are caused to perform various operations. As a result, it is possible to realize a state in which the original position sensor for each of the movable bodies (KDdwn, KDswing, KDfing) is specified. Regardless of how it is connected to the control means (the signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520) and the motor control IC 530), the original position is correctly grasped and the movable body performance is appropriately performed by various actions. becomes possible.

Here, which of the plurality of motion position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) connected to the movable body motion control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) Even if it is correctly determined whether or not it is a position sensor, for example, if there are multiple movable bodies that operate during the same variable game, there is a possibility that the movable bodies will interfere with each other due to the incorrect mounting position of these movable bodies. . In addition, there is also a possibility that the planned movable object effect cannot be executed due to the incorrect mounting position.

In order to solve such problems, the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(4) The identification means (S110-S200, S310-S570, S610-S770), when the power is turned on, for the movable body operation control means (signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520), motor control IC 530) Means (S170-S200, S560-S570, S560-S570, S790, S910 to S970).

According to the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment, due to the original position return operation when the power is turned on, the movable body operation control means ( The mode of change in the detection signals from the plurality of operating position detection sensors (SEdwn1, SEswg1, sensors SEfng1, SEfng2) input to the signal relay board 410 (motor control ICs 510, 520) is attached to the attached portion. Whether or not the movable body should be attached to the attached portion is determined by comparing it with the expected time required for the movable body to be attached and the mode of change in the detection signal, and the determination result is notified.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(5) A setting change means (S810 to S860) for changing the settings related to determination, notification, or determination and notification by the identification means (S110 to S200, S310 to S570, S610 to S770).

For example, when providing gaming machines with different specs such as jackpot probabilities for the same title, the movable body to be attached to a predetermined position may be different for each spec. In addition, when the game board or the reel device frame is replaced so as to make a game machine with a different title, the movable body of the main body frame may be changed. In addition, it is possible to replace multiple movable bodies. In response to such various changes of movable bodies, the setting change means (S810 to S860) changes the settings related to determination, notification, or determination and notification by the identification means, so that (a) specs common to all titles Different cases, (b) cases with the same specs but different titles, (c) cases with different titles and specs, (d) cases where multiple movable bodies are replaced, etc. can be executed. As a result, it is possible to correctly attach the compatible movable body to the game machine to which it should originally be attached.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(6) The setting change means (S810-S860) changes at least one or more of settings related to timing, target, method, continuation or end of notification by the identification means (S110-S200, S310-S570, S610-S770). Constructed as a means of change.

According to the gaming machine also having such a configuration, for example, (A) for the timing, any of a plurality of options such as always, at the start of fluctuation, at power on, etc., (B) for the target, the main body frame (C) method: illumination, sound, liquid crystal display, combination of these (D) Regarding continuation or termination, the notification is not terminated until the correct movable body is attached, the notification is terminated in 1 minute, and the notification is terminated in 3 minutes. By making it possible to change which of multiple options such as end, etc., the notification that can be promptly implemented without complicating the handling by the game machine manufacturer worker or the person in charge of the game hall. can be executed.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(7) An operation screen for outputting an operation screen for changing settings by the setting change means (S810 to S860) to a display means (liquid crystal display device LCD) provided in the game machine or an external device when the power is turned on. Equipped with display means.

According to the pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment, it is possible to change the setting from the operation screen, and if the operation screen is also a display means (liquid crystal display device LCD) provided in the game machine, an inspection device or the like is unnecessary, and an external device can be used. In the case of outputting to equipment, it is possible to use inspection equipment with better operability.

The pachinko machine P1 of the embodiment further has the following configuration.
(8A) The predetermined position includes a plurality of attachment/detachment locations of the movable body, and the identification means (S110 to S200, S310 to S570, S610 to S770) determines which of the plurality of attachment/detachment locations the movable body is attached. It is configured as means (S170-S200, S560-S570, S790, S910-S970) capable of setting a first notification mode for notifying that there is a place where there is no space.
(8B) The predetermined position includes a plurality of attachment/detachment locations of the movable body, and the identifying means (S110 to S200, S310 to S570, S610 to S770) determines which of the plurality of attachment/detachment locations the movable body is attached. It is configured as means (S170-S200, S560-S570, S790, S910-S970) capable of setting a second notification mode for specifying a location where there is no information.

According to the game machine having the configuration of (8A), the first notification mode of notifying without specifying the attachment/detachment location where the correct movable body is not attached to one or more of the plurality of attachment/detachment locations is provided. According to the game machine having the configuration of (8B), it is possible to set the second notification mode for specifying the attachment/detachment location where the movable body is not attached correctly. Then, according to the game machine having both of the configurations of (8A) and (8B), either the first notification mode or the second notification mode is selected, or the first notification mode is selected first. It is also possible to select to perform the notification in the second notification mode after performing the notification.

Although the embodiment has been described above as the best mode for carrying out the invention, the invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

For example, it is possible to apply the present invention when decorating a slot machine, or to configure settings/changes to be executed by connecting an external device. Also, the game machine may be configured such that it is not possible to select a mode in which it is not specified which one of the plurality of movable bodies has the error, and the notification for specifying the error object is always executed.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for game machines.

5... Center accessory, 7... Starting prize winning device, 10... Game area, 15... Large prize winning opening, 17... Guide rail, 18a, 18b... Normal winning opening, 19. Out port 20 Right game area 27 Second starting winning device 37 Gate 310 Main control board 320 Effect control board 330 Payout Control board 340 Launch control board 350 Interface board 360 Power supply board 370 Display control board 380 Power relay board 390 Ball rental operation board 400... hall computer, 410... signal relay board, 410si0, 410si1 to 410si3... input terminal, 415... OR circuit, 420... lamp control board, 430... voice control board, 500... card unit, 510, 520, 530... motor control IC, 510si1, 520si1, 530si1... first path, 510si2, 520si2, 530si1... second path, 530si0, 530si1, 530si2... Input terminals, 531si1, 532si1...first path, 531si2, 532si2...second path, 535...OR circuit, 540...solenoid control IC.
P1: Pachinko machine, C: Game board, CKY: Cursor key, KDdwn: Falling movable body, KDswing: Pendulum movable body, KDfing: Finger movable body, MT110: Lifting Motor MT120...Pendulum motor MTR...Turn motor MTX...X-axis motor MTY...Y-axis motor LCD...Liquid crystal display device PB...Push button SEdwn1, SEswg1 ... original position sensor, SEfng1 ... first reference position sensor, SEfng2 ... second reference position sensor, SOL7 ... solenoid for opening and closing, SOL27 ... solenoid for opening and closing normal electric accessories, SOL140 ... · Solenoid, SW1 ··· Special figure 1 switch, SW2 · · · Special figure 2 switch, SW7 · · Winning detection switch, SW11, SW12 · · Winning detection switch, SW21 · · Eject ball detection switch, SW37 ·・・・General map switch, TKZ・・・Special map indicator.

Claims (2)

A main control means capable of controlling variations in patterns and giving a privilege at the time of winning a predetermined lottery, a performance execution means, a performance data storage means storing performance data, and stored in the performance data storage means. and an effect control means for causing the effect executing means to execute an effect using the effect data set, and further comprising the following configuration.
(1A) A movable body that is compatible with a predetermined position of the game machine is provided as the effect execution means, and based on the detection signals of a plurality of operating position detection sensors and the command from the effect control means, the movable body A movable body motion control means is provided for executing various motions including an original position returning motion from a standby position and returning to the standby position .
(1B) Detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors are input to the movable body motion control means, and the performance control means causes the movable body motion control means to perform the original position return motion. movement of the movable body attached to the predetermined position based on a combination of detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors that are input to the movable body movement control means when a command to execute is output; It has identification means for identifying unique information associated with the characteristic .
( 2A) The plurality of motion position detection sensors are configured by the movable body motion control means through a first path for individually inputting the detection signals and a second path for inputting the detection signals via an OR circuit. be connected to
(2B) The identification means determines the specific information based on the detection signals input from the first path and the second path when the movable body motion control means is instructed to perform the home position return motion. be configured as a means of performing identification; A main control means capable of controlling variations in patterns and giving a privilege at the time of winning a predetermined lottery, a performance execution means, a performance data storage means storing performance data, and stored in the performance data storage means. and an effect control means for causing the effect executing means to execute an effect using the effect data set, and further comprising the following configuration.
(1A) A movable body that is compatible with a predetermined position of the game machine is provided as the effect execution means, and based on the detection signals of a plurality of operating position detection sensors and the command from the effect control means, the movable body A movable body motion control means is provided for executing various motions including an original position returning motion from a standby position and returning to the standby position.
(1B) Detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors are input to the movable body motion control means, and the performance control means causes the movable body motion control means to perform the original position return motion. movement of the movable body attached to the predetermined position based on a combination of detection signals from the plurality of motion position detection sensors that are input to the movable body movement control means when a command to execute is output; It has identification means for identifying unique information associated with the characteristic.
( 4) The identification means determines whether or not the movable body to be attached to the predetermined position is attached by causing the movable body motion control means to perform the original position return operation when the power is turned on. It shall also be configured as a means capable of executing judgment and notification of the judgment result.