JP7321791B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

JP 2019-25115 A

According to the technique described in Patent Literature 1, there is a possibility that the control may be inconvenient when the game slots cannot be determined.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be appropriately controlled.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a plurality of detection means provided on the first member;
a control means provided on a second member connectable with the first member;
a drive means capable of driving an electric component based on a control signal from the control means;
a storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas;
The storage means stores first data in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means when state information related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input. information or second information is stored,
The first information is information indicating a detection state in which the detection target is detected by the corresponding detection means,
The plurality of detection means includes specific detection means capable of detecting the detection state of one detection target,
when the specific detection means detects that the one detection target is in the first detection state, first information is stored in a first area of the plurality of storage areas;
the first area of the plurality of storage areas when the specific detection means detects that the one detection target is in a second detection state that is not detected simultaneously with the first detection state; The first information is stored in a second area different from
The control means is
When the first information is stored in all of the plurality of storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected,
determining that the first member and the second member are properly connected when the first information and the second information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas;
When it is determined that the first member and the second member are not properly connected,
can be controlled to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped;
It is possible to execute the same display control as when the state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input.
In order to achieve the above object, the other gaming machine is a gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) capable of playing a game, and is provided in the first member (eg, gaming machine frame 3, etc.). A plurality of detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, etc.) are connected to the first member. A control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 25AK120 of the production control board 12, etc.) provided in a possible second member (for example, the game board 2, etc.) and the electric parts can be driven based on the control signal from the control means. driving means (for example, vibration motor 312, etc.), and storage means (for example, state data storage area 25AK122A of external RAM 25AK122, etc.) capable of storing first information or second information stored in a plurality of storage areas. , the storage means stores the plurality of detection means in accordance with the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means when state information (for example, detection state data) related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input. first information (for example, bit value "1") or second information (for example, bit value "0") is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas, and the control means stores the first information in all of the plurality of storage areas. When the information is stored, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not normally connected (for example, in step 25AKS13, when the error determination condition that all bits are ON state is satisfied) ), and when the first information and the second information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected ( For example, in step 25AKS13, when the error determination condition that all bits are in the ON state is not satisfied), and when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not properly connected, the driving means (For example, step 25 AKS20 sets the output stop driver IC address, etc.), and the same display control as when the state information related to the detection state of the home position state is input is executed. It is possible (for example, display setting corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18).
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop design decision processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting example regarding a setting suggestion effect execution determination table; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example and a setting example regarding a setting suggestion pattern; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a figure which shows the execution example of setting suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various board|substrates and wiring regarding production|presentation control. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the production|presentation apparatus contained in a frame side movable body. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the various circuits mounted in the production|presentation control board. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a serial communication circuit; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the flow of signals in the frame-side IC substrate; FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of signals from a drive/emission control driver to a vibration motor; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the logic of input/output signals of a gate circuit and an integrated circuit; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of signals from a drive/light emission control driver to LEDs for effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation example when a detection signal is input; It is a figure which shows detection state data and an error kind. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of data storage in a state data storage area; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting example of driver ICs on a frame-side IC substrate and a board-side IC substrate; It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of output stop driver IC. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing display settings corresponding to a connection error; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of control of display and light emission; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control error processing. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing; It is a figure which shows the example of determination of suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example corresponding to a pre-input effect pattern; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display; It is a figure which shows the example of execution of suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the detection state data in a modification.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning gate. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstructing nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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

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

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

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

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

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern winning pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies depending on the type of the big hit to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is a "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of the ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

When the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some of the big-hit types (in the big-hit type of the big-hit game state in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100 V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

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

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

When the setting confirmation condition is established in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the setting is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

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

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

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

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

In the starting prize determination process, the process of detecting the occurrence of the starting prize, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of pending memories is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative pattern), the form of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern It designates the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is finished.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending production as a production operation for informing the end of the jackpot game state has passed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The process during the small hit opening of step S119 is performed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

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

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

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

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

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

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

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

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

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

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description of characteristic part regarding setting suggestion effect)
Characteristic portions relating to setting suggestion effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below. In this characteristic portion, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting a set value in the pachinko game machine 1 at a predetermined rate during execution of the variable display.

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

After the announcement effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). The production control pattern may include a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, a notice production control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various production executions. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command, select one of the prepared special figure variation production control patterns and set it as a usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in accordance with the determination result of the notice effect determination process in step S202. In addition, it is not limited to setting a separate production control pattern as the special figure fluctuation time production control pattern and the notice production control pattern, but one production control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution setting of each production is set. There may be.

When the production control pattern is determined by step S203, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, the initialization of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area (production control timer setting unit, etc.) of RAM122 A value is set (step S204). Also, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S205). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure fluctuation production control pattern) determined in step S203 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative design may be started in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, a pending display update setting at the start of variable display is set (step S206). For example, in the pending display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display portion (leftmost display portion) corresponding to the pending number “1” is erased (digested), and other pending numbers “2” to The pending display in the display portion corresponding to "4" or the like is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the pending display is shifted. In the active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5, active display corresponding to the erased (extinguished) pending display in the pending display area may be performed. In addition, when the number of pending memories is "0", if the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning, the active display area will be displayed without updating the pending display. A setting may be made to update the active display in the . After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S207), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

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

When the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol for non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is terminated. At the time of non-reach, the variable display result becomes "losing". The normal reach includes a case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a case where the variable display result is "loss". In the non-ready-to-win state in which the variable display mode of the decoration design does not become the ready-to-win mode, the fixed decoration design of the non-ready-to-win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop design. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R are different (mismatched) ornamental symbols. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decorative pattern of the reach-losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reach-losing. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so that the "left" and "right" ornamental symbol display areas 5L and 5R have the same (matching) ornamental symbol. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is "big hit", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win. The final stop symbols at the time of the big hit are determined to be the same (matching) decoration symbols in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

When the ready-to-win effect of super-ready-to-win is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol for super-to-win is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and cases where the variable display result is "loss". At the time of super reach when the variable display result is "losing", the determined decoration pattern of the reach losing combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reaching losing. When the variable display result is "big win", the determined decoration pattern of the big win combination is stop-displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of the big win.

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

In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may differ depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "losing", the determination rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As it becomes, the determination ratio of the decorative design becomes lower, and the determination ratio of the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the determination rate of the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As the number becomes , the ratio of determining the decorative pattern increases, and the determining ratio of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result is "big win" and the ratio of being controlled to the big win game state is the highest. , 5, 4, 3, and 2, the variable display result when stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern becomes "big hit", and the ratio of control to the big win game state is low. Thus, when the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern, the variable display result becomes "big win", and the ratio of control to the big win game state becomes the lowest. In the ready-to-win pattern determination table, regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win", the same number of determination values may be assigned to decorative patterns to be ready-to-win symbols. The number of determination values assigned to each decorative design to be a ready-to-win pattern may be different, or the number of determination values to be assigned may be the same regardless of the decorative design to be a ready-to-win design. Depending on the type of jackpot, the determination ratio of decorative symbols to be ready-to-win symbols may be different.

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

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

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

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data constituting a determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as a setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table TA01 or the like. In the determination table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big win". For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination ratio of "with effect" for executing the setting suggesting effect is higher than when the variable display result is "losing". In the setting of such a determination ratio, when the setting suggesting performance is executed, the variable display result becomes ``big hit'' and the ratio of being controlled to the big winning game state becomes higher than when the setting suggesting performance is not executed. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect execution determination table, the number of judgment values assigned to the presence or absence of setting suggestion effect may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big hit". .

FIG. 10-4(A) shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggestion patterns have different suggested contents depending on whether or not the symbol display color is to be changed, and the display color when it is to be changed. The symbol display color is a display color of a decorative symbol stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win symbol, and can be changed to suggestive display colors including copper color, silver color, and gold color in addition to the normal display color red. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, suggesting that the player has a low expectation, which is an advantageous set value. Pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. Pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that the player has a high degree of expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. Pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, suggesting confirmation of 6, which is the highest setting. In this way, in the setting suggestion effect using the ready-to-win pattern, it is possible to suggest the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 according to whether or not the pattern display color has changed and the pattern display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4(B) shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 pre-stores table data forming a determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4(B) as a suggested setting pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, a suggested setting pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11. In the determination table TA11, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern varies depending on the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

When the setting suggesting performance using the ready-to-win pattern is executed, the ready-to-win pattern becomes a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, so that the ratio of control to the big win game state is high. When the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-0, the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous to the player, is low, and when the setting suggesting effect is executed in pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. One thing is certain. In addition, when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-2, the degree of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is high, and when the setting suggesting performance is executed in the pattern RE-3, the set value is the highest. 6 is determined. In this way, the ready-to-win symbols when the variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode include a symbol display mode for suggesting control of the jackpot game state, such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a symbol display mode for 7. A pattern display mode for suggesting the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 while suggesting the control of the jackpot game state such as the decoration pattern corresponding to the number is included. When the ready-to-win pattern is a decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7, the ready-to-win pattern is displayed in the normal display color to suggest control of the jackpot game state, and then the pattern display color is changed. Suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are continuously made, and suggestions regarding the set values are made.

The setting-suggestion effect can be executed in different effect modes according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the pattern display color is not changed to copper because the pattern RE-1 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, as a pattern display mode when the ready-to-win pattern is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7, the pattern display color is changed to copper color or not. When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 6, the pattern display color is not changed to gold because the pattern RE-3 is not determined as the suggested setting pattern. Thus, depending on whether the set value set in the pachinko game machine is 6 or not, the symbol display color is changed to gold as the symbol display mode when the ready-to-win symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. It depends on whether or not it is changed to

The setting suggesting effect is instead of changing the symbol display color, which is the display color of the decoration symbol stopped displayed as the ready-to-win symbol, or in addition to changing the symbol display color. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape and pattern of the decoration pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, the display of a background image, an outer frame image, and other arbitrary effect images, the output of sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, the operation of the movable members for effects, and the like. It may be one that changes the rendering mode by any rendering device, such as a combination of some or all. Setting suggestion effects and other arbitrary effects in the pachinko game machine 1 are arbitrary data related to the effect control, arbitrary data not related to the effect control, or data combining these are predetermined for effect execution. It suffices if it can be executed when one or more conditional expressions are satisfied. The effect of changing the symbol display color is also called a change effect.

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

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

In the effect processing during variable display, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step S242). If it is the notice effect period (step S242; Yes), control is performed to execute the notice effect (step S243). If it is not the notice effect period (step S242; No), or after performing the control of step S243, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244). When it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; Yes), control to execute the ready-to-win effect is performed (step S245). By the control of step S245, when the ready-to-win performance after changing the symbol display color is executed after the decoration pattern to be the ready-to-win pattern is stop-displayed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state are made, and the pachinko game machine 1 is operated. Suggestions regarding settings can be made.

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

The change effect period may be set to different time lengths according to the effect mode of the change effect. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period longer than the first period, and the pattern RE- In the case of pattern 2, the change effect period may be set to the third period longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest fourth period. In general, when an effect (advantageous effect) is executed, the player shoots an image or video of the effect with a portable terminal owned by the player, and sends it to SNS (Social There is a tendency to post on membership registration websites such as Networking Service and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate photographing time cannot be secured. On the other hand, the effect (unfavorable effect) that is often performed even in a disadvantageous situation does not arouse the desire to shoot, so if the execution period of the disadvantageous effect is long, the player will rather feel uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of advantageous effects is lengthened to secure the photographing time, and the execution period of disadvantageous effects is made shorter than that of advantageous effects to reduce discomfort. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking an effect that is advantageous to the player, and to secure the shooting time. In addition, since the photographing time can be secured, the photographed images and moving images are made public by the players on the Internet, and public interest in the pachinko game machine 1 can be heightened. In addition, in many cases, since the images including which pachinko game machine 1 in which game hall were photographed are disclosed, from the game hall side, the game hall is advertised by the player. become. In this way, by securing the photographing time when the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is suggested, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the player but also to the game arcade side.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a design confirmation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S249). If no pattern confirmation command is received (step S249; No), the effect process during variable display is terminated and the game waits. After the variable display time elapses, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving the design confirmation command, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the fact that the design confirmation command could not be received normally. You may do so. When the design determination command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop design (determined decoration design) which is the display result in the variable display of the decoration design (step S250). Subsequently, a certain period of time is set in advance as a wait time for receiving a command specifying the start of a big hit (step S251). Also, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is the value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S252), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 10-6 shows an execution example of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6(A) shows an effect execution example HD101 in which the form of variable display of decorative symbols is the ready-to-win mode and ready-to-win is established. When the decoration pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L and 5R, the ready-to-win is established and the ready-to-win performance of the normal ready-to-win is executed. FIG. 10-6(B) shows an effect execution example HD102 in which the ready-to-win effect of the normal reach is advanced to the ready-to-win effect of the super ready-to-win. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decoration pattern is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is displayed. FIG. 10-6(C) shows an effect execution example HD103 in which a change effect as a setting suggestion effect is executed. An effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed superimposed on the stop-displayed ready-to-win pattern. In addition, by displaying an effect image announcing a message such as "Change the symbol display color!", a suggestion to change the symbol display color is made.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows an effect execution example HD111 in which the pattern display color does not change due to the pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the pattern display color changes to copper by the pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the pattern display color changes to silver by the pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to gold according to the pattern RE-3. In the effect execution example HD111, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and remains red, which is the normal display color. In this way, a failure effect (fake effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the player's expectation, which is an advantageous set value, is low. In effect execution example HD112, pattern RE-1 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to copper, suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. In effect execution example HD113, pattern RE-2 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to silver, suggesting that the player has a high expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. In effect execution example HD114, pattern RE-3 changes the display color of the ready-to-win pattern to gold, suggesting that 6, which is the highest set value, is fixed.

The setting suggesting effect suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit by any desired effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect or a pre-reading notice effect, in addition to a change effect in which the display color of the ready-to-win pattern can be changed, and the set value of the pachinko game machine 1. You may enable it to make a suggestion about. It may be an effect in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested after the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state is performed during execution of the variable display. In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, a case where the suggestion regarding the control of the big win game state is continuously made after making the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state, or the suggestion concerning the control of the big win game state is continuously made and the pachinko game is performed. It may also include a case of suggesting a set value of the gaming machine 1 . In the case of executing an arbitrary performance, after making a suggestion about the control of the big win game state, when the suggestion ends, and when the suggestion about the control of the big win game state is continued and the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is made. It may include a case of making a suggestion.

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

During execution of the variable display, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state may be made, while suggestions regarding the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be made. After that, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the pachinko machine executes a big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and a big hit effect (such as a effect corresponding to the first round and the second round). A setting value of 1 may be suggested. There may be a case where the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested without suggesting the control of the jackpot gaming state.

In place of part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, or together with part or all of the suggestion about the control of the big win game state, a suggestion about control of a state advantageous to the player different from the big win game state is provided. can be anything. For example, it may be a suggestion relating to the variable probability state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as the advantageous state, a suggestion may be made according to whether or not control is to be performed regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value that is advantageous to the player is awarded.

(Description of Characteristic Portions 25AK to 28AK)
Next, a case in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes board-side components and frame-side components will be described as characteristic portions 25AK to 28AK. The pachinko game machine 1 includes board-side parts including electric parts provided on the board side, which is the game board 2 side, and frame-side parts including electric parts provided on the frame side, which is the game machine frame 3 side. and When controlling the execution and progress of a normal game or performance, electrical signals are sent from the control board to various electrical components in a state in which the board-side component and the frame-side component are normally connected. Also, electrical signals that serve as detection signals are transmitted to the control board from electrical components such as sensors and switches. On the other hand, when inspecting or testing the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, at least a part of the game or effect can be executed even if the board-side part and the frame-side part are not properly connected. are required to do so. In the characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK, even if the board-side part and the frame-side part are not normally connected, there is provided a part that can execute the same production control as that in the normally connected state. , making it possible to execute performance control different from that in a normally connected state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 11-3 shows a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. The production control microcomputer 25AK120 may be a production control microprocessor that integrates a plurality of electronic components. External ROM25AK121, as the specific content of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 25AK120, the instruction code, management data, table data, etc. constituting the system program and user program executed by the CPU25AK131, various data constituting the effect control pattern, etc. is permanently stored. The external RAM 25AK122 serves as an auxiliary area for the internal RAM 25AK133 and temporarily stores various data. The effect data memory 25AK123 fixedly stores control data for effects such as image data, sound control data, light emission control data, and motor control data.

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

CPU25AK131 is constituted similarly to CPU120 for production|presentation control, and comprises the processor core (CPU core) which performs a control process according to the computer program for production|presentation control. The internal ROM 25AK132 fixedly stores a basic program of control processing executed by the CPU 25AK131, such as firmware, and system setting data unique to the production control microcomputer 25AK120. The internal RAM 25AK133 provides a work area for the CPU 25AK131. The watchdog timer 25AK134 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the setting of an internal register, and when the measurement time passes the monitoring time (timeout time) and a timeout occurs, it becomes a time elapse signal. generate a signal.

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

The VDP 25AK 140 determines the content of image display control in the image display device 5 based on display control commands from the CPU 25AK 131, register settings, and the like. The VDP25AK140 may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or an image processing microprocessor generally called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

The audio processing circuit 25AK141 controls so as to generate audio signals used for audio output by the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and register settings from the CPU 25AK131 and VDP 25AK140. For example, the audio processing circuit 25AK141 reads, from the performance data memory 25AK123, audio control data used when controlling the output mode of audio including sound effects, based on the audio control command from the CPU 25AK131. supply to A control signal indicating audio control data may include a sound designation signal and a sound effect signal.

The lamp control circuit 25AK142 generates an electric decoration signal, which is a drive control signal corresponding to the light emission mode such as light emission or non-light emission of the light emitting member, such as the game effect lamp 9, the board side decoration LED 25AKD1, the frame side decoration LED 25AKD2, and the performance LED 313. control possible. For example, the lamp control circuit 25AK142 reads out the light emission control data used when controlling the light emission mode of the light emitting member from the effect data memory 25AK123 based on the light emission control command from the CPU25AK130, and supplies it to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

The motor control circuit 25AK143 performs control so as to generate motor signals, which are drive control signals corresponding to the driving modes of the board-side operation motor 25AKM1, the rotation motor 310, the frame-side operation motor 311, and the vibration motor 312. FIG. For example, the motor control circuit 25AK143 reads motor control data used when controlling the operation modes of various motors from the performance data memory 25AK123 based on motor control commands from the CPU 25AK131, and supplies the data to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

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

The bus interface 25AK151 has an interface function between the module bus 25AK130 of the production control microcomputer 25AK120 and the internal bus 25AK150 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, and communicates commands and control data with various circuits of the production control microcomputer 25AK120. etc., can be transmitted. The decode processing unit 25AK152 decodes the light emission control data compressed by the reversible compression method and converts it into a communication format. The transmission/reception controller 25AK153 controls transmission/reception of communication data in the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The transmission/reception controller 25AK153 is provided with a communication setting register 25AK153A. The communication setting register 25AK153A includes, for example, a serial mode register, a serial control register, a serial status register, a transmission/reception control register, etc., and stores register data indicating communication control settings and communication status according to communication commands.

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

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

The received data registers 25AK156R and 25AK158R store received data through serial communication in a first-in first-out (FIFO) manner. The reception shift registers 25AK156S and 25AK158S convert (parallel-convert) the reception data from the serial signal format to the parallel signal format. The reception data converted by the reception shift register 25AK156S is stored in the reception data register 25AK156R. The reception data converted by the reception shift register 25AK158S is stored in the reception data register 25AK158R.

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

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

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

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

When the drive/emission control driver 900 is operating normally, the drive/emission control driver 900 outputs a second signal fixed at H level. When an error occurs such as the drive/light emission control driver 900 malfunctioning, the drive/light emission control driver 900 may output the second signal of L level. That is, the 2nd signal is a signal which shows the behavior irrelevant to the control signal from CPU120 for production|presentation control.

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

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

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

A first pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. Input terminals A and B of 1NAND circuit 901A receive the first signal at H level. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

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

A third pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. Input terminals A and B of 1NAND circuit 901A receive the first signal at H level. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

A fourth pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the effect control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of L level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at L level is input to input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level output from the drive/emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C outputs an L level signal. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 outputs an H level signal. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 does not operate and stops.

Thus, only when the drive/emission control driver 900 is operating normally and the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input to the drive/emission control driver 900 from the effect control CPU 120 Since the motor 312 is designed to operate, the occurrence of abnormal operation of the vibration motor 312 can be suppressed.

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

A voltage generating circuit 702 provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 generates an operating voltage (5V) for the drive/emission control driver 900 using the 18V voltage supplied from the voltage generating circuit 701 . A voltage generation circuit 703 provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 generates an operating voltage (12V) for the rotation motor 310 using the 18V voltage supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701 . The operating voltage (12V) of the rotation motor 310 is supplied to the rotation motor 310 via the integrated circuit 903 . In this manner, the operating voltage of the drive/emission control driver 900 and the rotating motor 310 is generated from the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312 .

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

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

The green light emitting element 313C is not connected to the drive/emission control driver 900, but is grounded. If the input terminal of the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of the input terminals, static electricity will flow into the input terminal, possibly damaging the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-8, by connecting the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C to the ground, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage. In addition, even if the green light emitting element 313C is connected to the drive/light emission control driver 900, it is possible to prevent the inflow of current and damage, but the corresponding terminals of the drive/light emission control driver 900 are used for other effects. I can't do it anymore. Therefore, by grounding the green light emitting element 313C, it is possible to effectively use the terminals of the drive/light emission control driver 900 (allowing connection of other effect members) and prevent the inflow of current and damage. .

As described above, the effect LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED, and is used in effects in which only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and in effects in which only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light. In other words, it is configured to be capable of emitting only one color of either red or blue. Even if a red light emitting LED and a blue light emitting LED that can only emit red light are provided as separate members without providing a full-color LED, only either red or blue light can be emitted. However, the provision of a plurality of light-emitting members increases the cost, and the installation space increases by connecting a plurality of members (for example, an increase in the number of lands on the substrate when soldering, and Since it is assumed that this leads to an increase in the interval to prevent short circuit), by using the production LED 313 as a full-color LED, while suppressing the increase in cost and the installation space for the production members, red and It is possible to execute a single color light emission effect of any one of the blue colors.

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

The serial communication circuit 25AK237 responds to detection signals input in parallel from each of the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the opening/closing member origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the opening/closing member open detection switch 25AKC6. The detected state data is converted into serial signaling communication data and output. At this time, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 receives the detection signals from the sensors and switches, and if the rising edge of each detection signal is detected, the corresponding bit data is a data signal indicating the ON-state bit value "1". can be sent. Alternatively, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 continuously determines the state of the detection signal from each sensor or switch multiple times, and when it is repeatedly determined that the signal level of the detection signal is H level, the corresponding bit A data signal indicating an on-state bit value “1” may be transmitted as data. The serial signaling communication data output from the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is transmitted to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 provided in the production control microcomputer 25AK120 of the production control board 12 via the cable connector 25AKT22, the cable 25AKA2, and the cable connector 25AKT12. be done.

The board-side IC board 25AKB1 is also provided with a serial communication circuit similar to the serial communication circuit 25AK237. In the board-side IC board 25AKB1, the detection state data corresponding to the detection signals input in parallel signal form from the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 and the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 are converted into communication data in a serial signal system. converted to and output. The communication data output from the serial communication circuit of the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is transmitted through the cable connector 25AKT21, the cable 25AKA1, and the cable connector 25AKT11 to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 provided in the production control microcomputer 25AK120 of the production control board 12. transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each bit value of the detection state data may be set, for example, to have an L level bit value of "0" in the OFF state and an H level bit value of "1" in the ON state (positive logic). . Alternatively, each bit value of the detection state data may be set, for example, to have an H level bit value of "1" in the OFF state and an L level bit value of "0" in the ON state ( negative logic).

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

In the cable connector 25AKT21 of the board-side IC board 25AKB1, when the cable 25AKA1 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit is in a communication stop state, for example, the serial input/output terminal is connected to the pull-down resistor or the ground terminal. can be configured to In the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame-side IC board 25AKB2, when the cable 25AKA2 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is in a stopped state, for example, the serial input/output terminal is connected to a pull-down resistor or a ground terminal. can be configured to As a result, each bit corresponding to the detection state data is set to the L level in the initial connection state in which the performance control board 12, the board-side IC board 25AKB1, and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are cable-connected and the power is turned on. The corresponding bit value is set to be "0". Alternatively, the CPU 25AK 131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK 120 clears the storage data of the external RAM 25AK 122 by executing the initial setting process when the power is turned on, and the initial value data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK 122A , all bit data having a bit value of "0" may be set.

In this way, each bit of the detection state data has a bit value of "1" corresponding to the H level when it is in the board-side unconnected state or the frame-side unconnected state. In the initial connection state, each corresponding bit of the detection state data has a bit value "0" corresponding to L level. Whether or not the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2 are attached to the cable connectors 25AK11 and 25AK12 may be detected by a connection detection circuit built in or externally attached to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The connection detection circuit has priority over the first transmission/reception circuit 25AK154 and the second transmission/reception circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 when the board-side unconnected state and the frame-side unconnected state are stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. The data is updated, and each bit of the detection state data is set to the bit value "1" corresponding to the H level. When it is in the board-side unconnected state or the frame-side unconnected state, the connection detection circuit may stop the data output by the first transmission/reception circuit 25AK154 and the second transmission/reception circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The first transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK154 and the second transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 have priority over the connection detection circuit when not in the board-side unconnected state or the frame-side unconnected state, and store the state data storage area 25AK122A. The data is updated to store and store detection status data included in the received communication data. In this manner, the connection detection circuit and the serial communication circuit 25AK137 have different priority settings depending on whether they are in the board-side unconnected state or the frame-side unconnected state, and include a plurality of storage areas. The data stored in the configured status data storage area 122A may be updatable.

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

The detection state data includes bit data that can specify the connection state of whether or not various electrical components are normally connected. For example, bit data corresponding to the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data can specify the connection state related to the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 . Bit data corresponding to the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data can specify the connection state related to the stick controller 31A. Bit data corresponding to the sixth bit B6 and the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data can specify the connection state related to the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22. Also, the unconnected state of the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the unconnected state of the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 can be specified by bit data corresponding to all bits of the detection state data.

The first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data are the detection result of the origin position state when the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is at the origin position, and the detection result of the advanced position state when the movable body 32 is at the advanced position. corresponds to The board-side movable body using the movable body 32 is not detected at the origin position and the advanced position at the same time. On the other hand, when both the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data are "1", the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 has detected the board-side movable body at the origin position. In addition to being in the ON state, it indicates that the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is in the ON state in which the board-side movable body in the advanced position has been detected. Therefore, when the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the ON state bit value "1", the board side movable body, the board side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, the board side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, and the board side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 This indicates that a board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormal connection state related to the board-side movable body, has occurred, that is, part or all of the body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is not properly connected. Note that the board-side movable body using the movable body 32 may not be detected at either the origin position or the advanced position when moving or stopping between the origin position and the advanced position. Therefore, when the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the OFF state bit value "0", it does not indicate that a plate-side movable body connection error has occurred.

The 4th bit B4 and the 5th bit B5 of the detection state data correspond to the detection result of the origin position state when the operation rod or operation lever of the stick controller 31A is at the origin position and the tilt position state when it is at the tilt position. Yes. The operating rod and operating lever of the stick controller 31A are not simultaneously detected at the origin position and the tilted position. On the other hand, when both the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data are "1", the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 is in the ON state where the operation rod or lever at the origin position is detected. , and indicates that the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 is in the ON state in which the operating rod or operating lever at the tilted position has been detected. Therefore, when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data simultaneously become the ON state bit value "1", one of the stick controller 31A, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, and the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 This indicates that a controller connection error, which is an abnormal connection state related to the stick controller 31A, has occurred, that is, all or part of the controller is not properly connected. It should be noted that the operating rod or operating lever of the stick controller 31A may not be detected at either the origin position or the tilted position when it is moved or held between the origin position and the tilted position. Therefore, when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the OFF state bit value "0", it does not indicate that a controller connection error has occurred.

The 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are the detection result of the origin position state where the frame side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is at the origin position, and the detection result of the advance position state where it is at the advance position. corresponds to the result. The frame-side movable body using the production devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 is not detected at the origin position and the advanced position at the same time. On the other hand, when both the sixth bit B6 and the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are "1", the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 has detected the frame side movable body at the origin position. In addition to being in the ON state, it indicates that the frame-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC6 is in the ON state in which the frame-side movable body in the advanced position has been detected. Therefore, when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the ON state bit value "1", the frame side movable body, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5 This indicates that a frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormal connection state related to the frame-side movable body, has occurred, that is, part or all of the body advance detection switch 25AKC6 is not properly connected. Note that the frame-side movable body using the effect devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 may not be detected at either the origin position or the advanced position when moving or stopping between the origin position and the advanced position. Therefore, when the 6th bit B6 and the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the off state bit value "0", it does not indicate that the frame-side movable body connection error has occurred.

When the first bit B1 to the eighth bit B8 of the detection state data are all on-state bit values "1", the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected to the effect control board 12. is shown. Therefore, when all the bits of the detection state data become the bit value "1" of the ON state at the same time, a board-side disconnection error that the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is not connected to the effect control board 12 has occurred. , and indicates that a frame-side unconnection error has occurred that the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is unconnected to the effect control board 12 .

FIG. 11-10 (B1) shows a setting example of error determination conditions corresponding to a plurality of error types. In the setting example of FIG. 11-10 (B1), the frame side unconnected error that the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the effect control board 12 is the bit value "1" in which all the bits of the detection state data are in the ON state. , the error determination condition is satisfied. If all the bits of the detected state data are set to the on-state bit value "1" at the same time, the board-side disconnection error and the frame-side disconnection error also occur. In the setting example shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when all the bits of the detection state data are in the ON state and the bit value is "1", among the board-side disconnection error and the frame-side disconnection error, Set so that it can be determined that the error determination condition for the frame side disconnection error is satisfied. By such setting, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the ON state bit value "1" as the first information in all of the plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A. In this case, it can be determined that the frame-side components including at least the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. On the other hand, a specific combination such as a case where an off-state bit value of "0", which is second information different from the first information, is stored in one of the plurality of storage areas constituting the status data storage area 25AK122A. , the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the effect control board 12 are normally connected. It suffices if it can be determined that

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), a board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, is detected by detecting the first bit B1 and the second bit B2 of the detection state data. and are at the ON state bit value "1" at the same time, the error determination condition is satisfied. A controller connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, is determined when the error determination condition is set to "1" when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data are both on. To establish. A frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the frame-side movable body, is generated when the sixth bit B6 and the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously the ON state bit value "1". An error determination condition is satisfied.

FIG. 11-10 (B2) shows a setting example different from that of FIG. 11-10 (B1) for the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error. In this setting example, the frame side unconnected error that the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the effect control board 12 is the bit value "1" when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are in the ON state at the same time. , the error determination condition is satisfied. The 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 connected to the frame side IC board 25AKB2, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the frame side movable body advance. The detection state by each of the detection switches 25AKC6 is shown. When the frame side is in the unconnected state, each corresponding bit of the detection state data has a bit value of "1" corresponding to the H level. Therefore, when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are the bit values "1" in the ON state, even if it is set so that it can be determined that the error determination condition for the frame side disconnection error is met. good. By such setting, the CPU 25AK131 of the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the bit value "1" in the ON state for all the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 in a plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A. in the case where the bit value "1" in the ON state as the first information and the bit value "0" in the OFF state as the second information are stored in the first combination containing at least the frame side IC substrate 25AKB2 It can be determined that the frame-side parts including and the board-side parts including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. On the other hand, in a plurality of storage areas forming the state data storage area 25AK122A, a second combination in which any of the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 includes the off-state bit value "0" stores the first information When the ON state bit value "1" and the OFF state bit value "0" as the second information are stored, the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the effect control board It is sufficient if it can be determined that the board-side parts including 12 are normally connected.

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

FIG. 11-11(A) shows an example of data storage in the state data storage area 122A in the initial connection state. When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, in the initial connection state in which the performance control board 12, the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2, the serial input/output terminals of each board are connected. are connected to each other, bit data whose bit value is all "0" is stored as initial value data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 122A. Alternatively, the CPU 25AK 131 may execute the initial setting process to store bit data whose bit value is all "0" in the state data storage area 122A corresponding to the initial connection state. . Alternatively, according to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, all bits having a bit value of "0" are set as the initial value data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 122A corresponding to the initial connection state. Data may be stored and stored.

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

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

FIG. 11-11(D) shows a data storage example of the state data storage area 122A in the frame side unconnected state. In the board side unconnected state or the frame side unconnected state where the performance control board 12 and the board side IC board 25AKB1 or the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected by the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2, the serial input/output terminals in the performance control board 12 are connected. With this circuit configuration, bit data whose bit value is all "1" is stored as detected state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. Alternatively, a connection detection circuit built into or externally attached to serial communication circuit 25AK137 may store and store bit data whose bit value is all "1" as storage data in status data storage area 25AK122A. Alternatively, due to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A corresponding to the frame side unconnected state is bit data whose bit value is all "1". It may be stored and stored.

11-12 show examples of driver IC settings. A plurality of driver ICs are mounted on the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2. The plurality of driver ICs include a driver IC functioning as a light emitter driver for driving a light emitter such as an LED among the electric parts, and a driver IC functioning as a motor driver for driving a motor among the electric parts. All you have to do is A driver IC address is set for each driver IC.

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

As shown in FIG. 11-12(A), the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is mounted with six driver ICs to which addresses "01" to "06" are assigned as driver IC addresses. The driver IC to which the address "01" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are the first upper frame lamps provided on the upper side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decoration LED 25AKD2. It is A full-color LED includes a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, and a green light-emitting element, and can emit light in an arbitrary color combining red, blue, and green. The driver IC to which the address "02" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which are the second upper frame lamps provided on the upper side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decoration LED 25AKD2. It is The driver IC to which the address "03" is assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs, which serve as right frame lamps provided on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3, among the plurality of LEDs included in the frame side decoration LED 25AKD2. there is

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

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

If the motor is driven when a connection error related to the frame-side part or the board-side part occurs, the movable member or the motor itself may be destroyed. In addition, the process of outputting control data for motors and LEDs corresponding to frame-side components and board-side components in connection error states including unconnected states may increase the processing load in the connection error state. Therefore, when a connection error including a frame side unconnected error occurs in relation to the connection state of the frame side parts and the board side parts, output of control data to the driver IC is performed according to the type of error that occurred. Stop.

11-13 show setting examples for specifying the address of the output stop driver IC. The output stop driver IC is a driver IC to stop outputting control data. In this setting example, it is set so that a part or all of the output stop driver IC address is specified depending on the type of error that has occurred. The output stop driver IC address is specified by the CPU 25AK131 to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 so that the control data for the driver IC to which the corresponding address is assigned is stopped so as not to be transmitted and output as communication data.

When a frame side disconnection error occurs, addresses "01" to "06", "08", and "09" are designated as output stop driver IC addresses. As a result, when a frame-side disconnection error occurs, output of control data to driver ICs capable of driving motors and LEDs is stopped except for the board-side decoration LED 25AKD1 used for the center decoration. Therefore, when a frame side disconnection error occurs due to improper connection between the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12, the frame side The electric parts including the rotation motor 310, the frame-side operation motor 311, the vibration motor 312, the performance LED 313, the frame-side decoration LED 25AKD2, etc. are controlled to a stopped state in which the driving by the driver IC is stopped. be able to. By controlling the stopped state corresponding to the occurrence of the frame side disconnection error, the processing load for outputting the control data can be reduced.

If a board-side movable body connection error occurs, the address "09" is designated as the output stop driver IC address. As a result, when a board-side movable body connection error occurs, output of control data to the driver IC capable of driving the board-side operation motor 25AKM1 is stopped. Therefore, when a board-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, occurs, the board-side operation motor 25AKM1, which is a board-side component, is driven by a driver IC capable of driving an electrical component. is stopped, it is possible to prevent destruction of the board-side movable body and the board-side operation motor 25AKM1, and reduce the processing load of outputting control data.

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

11-14 is a flow chart showing an example of the production control main processing executed by the CPU 25AK131 of the production control microcomputer 25AK120 mounted on the production control board 12. FIG. In the effect control main process, an initial setting process is executed (step 25AKS11). In the initial setting process, the CPU 25AK131 clears the data stored in the external RAM 25AK122, thereby setting bit data whose bit value is all "0" as the initial value data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. good too. After executing the initial setting process, the detection state data is acquired (step 25AKS12). When the power is turned on, the serial communication circuit 25AK137 stores the detected state data included in the communication data received from the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 in the state data storage area 25AK122A. The CPU 25AK131 may read and acquire the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A.

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

In step 25AKS13, when determining whether or not all the bits of the detection state data are the ON state bit value "1", for example, if the rising edge of the data signal read from the state data storage area 25AK122A is detected, the corresponding It may be determined that the bit data to be turned on is a bit value of "1". Alternatively, when the data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A is read out continuously a plurality of times, and the signal level of the data signal is detected to be H level a plurality of times in succession, the corresponding bit data is the ON state bit value "1". It may be determined that

In step 25AKS13, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B2), when the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously ON state bit values "1", the error determination condition is established. You may In this case, in the plurality of storage areas provided in the state data storage area 25AK122A, the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously turned on in the first combination in which the bit value is "1". When the bit value "1" and the off-state bit value "0" are stored, the frame side member including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side member including the effect control board 12 are normal. It can be determined that it is not connected to On the other hand, in the plurality of storage areas provided in the state data storage area 25AK122A, the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are set to the ON state in a second combination that does not simultaneously become the ON state bit value "1". When the bit value "1" and the off-state bit value "0" are stored, the frame side member including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side member including the effect control board 12 are normal. can be determined to be connected to The CPU 25AK131 masks the 1st bit B1 to the 3rd bit B3 and the 8th bit B8 other than the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B7 of the data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A, and masks the 4th bit B4 to the 7th bit B8. After the bit data of bit B7 is extracted, it is compared with the 4-bit data whose bit value is all "1". It should be determined that there is

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

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied (step 25AKS13; Yes), the frame side disconnection flag is set to ON state (step 25AKS14). Also, the input setting corresponding to when the frame side is not connected is performed (step 25AKS15). At step 25AKS15, the automatic determination mode may be set. In the automatic judgment mode, in the case of executing a suggested effect that can satisfy the effect execution condition when an instruction input by a player's action is detected, the effect execution condition is established even when an instruction input by a player's action is not detected. This is a determination mode in which it is possible to automatically determine that the A frame side unconnected error due to the fact that the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected by the input setting corresponding to the frame side unconnected time. When it is determined that a has occurred, for example, as effect control when executing a suggestive effect common to when it is determined that the connection is normal, it corresponds to the pressing operation of the push button 31B by the action of the player. Effect control of a suggestive effect that can be executed by doing so can be executed corresponding to at least a part of detection means such as the push sensor 35B.

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

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

Following the initialization of serial communication, random number update processing for effect is executed (step 25AKS21). As a result, the software updates the numerical data indicating the random number that will be the random number for effect. The random number for production is counted as various random numbers used for control of production. Incidentally, the random number for effect updated by hardware using the random number circuit built in (or externally attached) to the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 may not be updated in the random number update process for effect. Alternatively, the random numbers for effect may be updated by software using numerical data indicating random numbers updated by hardware.

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

11-15 show display settings in response to a connection error. In step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process, different display settings are performed according to the type of connection error that has occurred. The display setting when the frame side disconnection error occurs is the display setting corresponding to the origin. The display setting when the board-side movable body connection error occurs is the board-side movable body connection error display setting. The display setting when a controller connection error occurs is the controller connection error display setting. The display setting when the frame side movable body connection error occurs is the frame side movable body connection error display setting.

The display setting corresponding to the origin may be a display setting common to various origin detection states among the display controls included in the normal effect control. In this case, the CPU 25AK 131 of the performance control microcomputer 25AK 120 stores the same bit value as the detection state data in the state data storage area 25AK 122A as in the origin position state of FIG. Display settings can be made. The CPU 25AK131 may update the state data storage area 25AK122A by storing the same bit values as in the origin position state of FIG. 11-11(B). When the display setting corresponding to the origin is performed, the screen of the image display device 5 is put into a display state in which the variable display of decorative patterns can be started in the same manner as when the power is turned on normally without a connection error. Display control is performed. Therefore, when it is determined that a frame side disconnection error has occurred due to the fact that the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. can execute display control common to when detection state data, which is state information related to the detection state of the origin position state, is input.

When the board-side movable body connection error display setting is performed, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error is displayed prior to the variable display of decorative patterns. Is displayed. When the controller connection error display setting is performed, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error is displayed prior to the variable display of the decoration pattern. When the frame-side movable body connection error display setting is performed, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, a notification image for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error is displayed prior to the variable display of decorative patterns. Is displayed.

In step 25AKS19 of the effect control main process, setting is made to enable execution of light emission control different from that when no connection error occurs in response to the occurrence of a connection error including a frame side disconnection error. For example, the CPU 25AK131 may perform light emission setting for error notification so that the notification LED 25AKW1 included in the center decoration of the board side decoration LED 25AKD1 is always lit or always blinking. Note that the notification LED 25AKW1 may be provided as an LED different from the board-side decorative LED 25AKD1. Due to the light emission setting for such error notification, the frame side parts including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side parts including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected. When it is determined that an error has occurred, light emission control different from that when it is determined that the connection is normal can be performed.

In step 25AKS20 of the effect control main process, setting is made so that, in response to the occurrence of a connection error including a frame side disconnection error, effect control with different restrictions from when no connection error has occurred can be executed. will be For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, the output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type is designated to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. Thus, a limit is set so that control data for at least some of the plurality of driver ICs provided on the board-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not transmitted and output as communication data. can be done. As a case where a connection error occurs, a frame side unconnected error occurs due to the fact that the frame side parts including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side parts including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. When it is determined that the output stop driver IC address is "01", the same display control as when the detection state data, which is the state information related to the detection state of the home position state, is input is executed. to "06", "08", and "09" are specified. In this case, since the performance control using all the frame-side parts and part of the board-side parts is not executed, the performance control reduces the amount of control compared to the performance control when it is determined that the connection is normal. A limit can be set so that the Even if a connection error different from the frame side disconnection error occurs, the output stop driver IC address is specified, so the effect control with a reduced amount of control than the effect control when the connection error does not occur is executed. Limits can be set to

For example, the vibration motor 312 has an operating voltage of 18V, and its output power is larger than that of the rotating motor 310 having an operating voltage of 12V and the light emitter such as the performance LED 313 . When it is determined that a frame side unconnected error has occurred due to improper connection between the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12, The address "06" of the driver IC that drives the vibration motor 312 is included in the specification of the output stop driver IC address. As a result, when it is determined that the frame-side part and the board-side part are not properly connected, the drive by the driver IC corresponding to the vibration motor 312 having a large output power is stopped to stop the drive. can be done. Since the driving of the vibration motor 312 with high output power is stopped, heat generation due to malfunction of the vibration motor 312 and radio wave radiation due to signal output can be prevented.

In the effect control main process, in response to the occurrence of a connection error including a frame side disconnection error, a setting may be made to enable execution of voice control different from when no connection error has occurred. For example, when any one of board-side movable body connection error, controller connection error, and frame-side movable body connection error occurs, control for outputting a voice from the speakers 8L and 8R to notify the type of error that has occurred in a recognizable manner. may be performed. When a frame-side disconnection error occurs, it is not possible to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R included in the frame-side component. Therefore, when the frame side disconnection error occurs, it may be regulated so as not to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the pachinko game machine 1, by operating a performance amount changeover switch provided on the back side of the game board 2, it is possible to select by hardware whether to stop the sound output or not to stop the sound output. may In the pachinko game machine 1, the inspection software for executing the inspection processing of various circuits mounted on the performance control board 12 is set to be selectable between the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped. You may It should be noted that, when a frame side disconnection error occurs, control may be executed to output a sound for inspection that is different from when such an error does not occur.

The image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may use image data that can be reproduced in synchronization. For example, using image data configured by multiplexing compression-encoded video data and audio data in a predetermined container format, video data and audio data are processed at timings that match header information and time stamps added to each packet. Decodes and outputs audio data. This enables image reproduction in which video output and audio output are synchronized. In the case where such synchronized image reproduction can be executed, it may be set to be selectable whether to stop the audio output when the frame side disconnection error occurs. In the pachinko game machine 1, by operating a performance amount changeover switch provided on the back side of the game board 2, it is possible to select by hardware whether to stop the sound output or not to stop the sound output. may In the pachinko game machine 1, the inspection software for executing the inspection processing of various circuits mounted on the performance control board 12 is set to be selectable between the case where the audio output is stopped and the case where the audio output is not stopped. You may Note that, when a frame-side disconnection error occurs, control may be executed to output a sound for inspection that is different from when such an error does not occur.

FIGS. 11 to 16 show examples of display and light emission control when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11-14, at step 25AKS13, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied, and at step 25AKS16, the board side movable body connection error, controller connection error , frame-side movable body connection error, determine the success or failure of individual error determination conditions. In step 25AKS16, if none of the error judgment conditions are established, display and light emission by normal effect control are enabled in response to power-on without error.

FIG. 11-16(A) shows a case where corresponding display and light emission are performed when power is turned on without error. In this case, light emission control for lighting the notification LED 25AKW1 is not performed. As a result, the informing LED 25AKW1 continues to remain in the off state. In addition, the display control is executed so that the screen of the image display device 5 does not display the notification image for notifying the occurrence of the error, and the performance display including the variable display of the decoration pattern is possible. can be done.

FIG. 11-16 (B1) shows a case where display and light emission corresponding to the occurrence of the frame side disconnection error are performed. In this case, based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the effect control main processing, light emission control is performed to always light or always blink the notification LED 25AKW1. In this way, when it is determined that the frame side disconnection error has occurred due to the fact that the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. can execute light emission control different from that when it is determined that the connection is normal. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 5, similarly to when the power is turned on without an error, the notification image for notifying the occurrence of the error is not displayed, and the effect display including the variable display of the decoration pattern is possible. As long as the display control can be executed. This display control is executed based on the display setting in step 25AKS18 of the effect control main process. When it is determined that a frame side disconnection error has occurred due to the fact that the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 are not properly connected. , it is possible to execute the same display control as when it is determined that the connection is normal.

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

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

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

The notification images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 may be images having different display sizes. For example, the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error have a display size larger than the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error. may be set to be large. Conversely, the notification image 25AKG2 for notifying the occurrence of the controller connection error is displayed more than the notification image 25AKG1 for notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 for notifying the occurrence of the frame-side movable body connection error. The size may be set to be large. In addition to the display size, the display position, display time, display color, number of times of display, movement display speed, or some or all of these may be set differently depending on the notification image.

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

In the production control main process of FIGS. 11-14, when it is determined in step 25AKS16 whether or not individual error determination conditions have been established, the determination priority may be changed according to the error type. For example, the error judgment condition corresponding to the connection error of the movable body on the board side and the error judgment condition corresponding to the connection error of the movable body on the frame side have a higher priority than the error judgment condition corresponding to the connection error of the controller. may be set to As a result, the error determination condition corresponding to the controller connection error may be set so as to be satisfied only when the error determination conditions corresponding to other error types are not satisfied.

In the production control main process of FIG. 11-14, when the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is established in step 25AKS13, the setting of the notification corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is performed, and the individual connection error Judgment and notification settings are not performed according to the On the other hand, in step 25AKS13, if the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is not satisfied, and if the individual error determination condition is satisfied in step 25AKS16, notification settings are made according to the type of error that has occurred. is done. For example, an abnormality in the connection state related to the board-side movable body, that is, part or all of the board-side movable body, the board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, or the board-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is not normally connected. When a board-side movable body connection error occurs, a specific connection error is reported by displaying a notification image 25AKG1 or outputting a notification sound. On the other hand, it was determined that a frame side disconnection error occurred due to the fact that the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 were not properly connected. In this case, no control is performed to notify a specific connection error.

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

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

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied at step 25AKS53 (step 25AKS53; Yes), the frame side disconnection flag is set to ON state (step 25AKS54). Also, the input setting corresponding to when the frame side is not connected is performed (step 25AKS55). In steps 25AKS54 and 25AKS55, processing similar to steps 25AKS14 and 25AKS15 of the effect control main processing may be executed.

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

Following steps 25AKS55 and 25AKS57, display setting corresponding to the connection error is performed (step 25AKS58). Also, light emission setting for error notification is performed (step 25AKS59). Further, after the serial communication setting corresponding to the connection error is performed (step 25AKS60). Terminate the error processing during the production control. In steps 25AKS58 and 25AKS59, processing similar to steps 25AKS18 and 25AKS19 of the effect control main processing may be executed. In step 25AKS60, the same processing as when any connection error including the frame side disconnection error occurs in step 25AKS20 of the effect control main processing may be executed.

In steps 25AKS53 and 25AKS56, when it is determined that the error determination condition corresponding to any of the connection errors including the frame side unconnection error is established, the error determination condition is not established in the error processing during effect control. Various settings corresponding to the time of the connection error may be maintained until it is determined that the connection error has occurred. Alternatively, when it is determined that any of the error determination conditions are satisfied, after various settings are made according to the time of the connection error, the error is canceled by, for example, the elapse of a predetermined time as an error cancellation waiting time. Various settings corresponding to the connection error may be canceled when the conditions are met. Alternatively, after performing various settings corresponding to the connection error, the various settings corresponding to the connection error may be maintained until a reset operation is performed to initialize the control contents by the production control microcomputer 25AK120. good.

FIG. 11-18 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop pattern and the like are determined (step 25AKS101). The final stop pattern is a fixed decorative pattern as a display result of variable display of decorative patterns, and is a variable pattern indicated by a variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on variable display content, such as the display result of the display. A variation pattern specification command and a variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 based on the setting by the variation pattern setting processing of the special symbol process processing. The variable display contents corresponding to the display result of the variable pattern and variable display are "non-reach (losing)", "normal reach (losing)", "super reach (losing)", "non-probability (big hit)", "probability ( jackpot)" should be included. If the variable display content is any one of "non-reach (loss)", "normal reach (loss)", and "super reach (loss)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "loss". If the variable display content is either "non-probability variation (big hit)" or "probability variation (big hit)", it is included when the display result of the variable display is "big hit". In addition, when the variable display content is "normal reach (loss)" and when the variable display content is "super reach (loss)", the variable display content is also collectively referred to as "reach (loss)". When the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)" and when the variable display content is "probability variation (big hit)", the variable display content is collectively referred to as "big hit".

If the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", the variable display state of the decorative pattern will not be in the ready-to-win state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be It becomes a "failure". When the variable display content is "ready (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win state, the determined decorative pattern of the ready-to-lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "losing". becomes. If the variable display content is "Reach (Loss)", if the variable display content is "Normal Reach (Loss)", the "Normal" variation pattern will be used to create a reach effect, and the variable display content will be "Super Reach ( In the case of "losing)", a reach effect is executed according to the "super" variation pattern. When the variable display content is ``non-probability variation (big hit)'', the display result of the variable display is ``big hit'', and the jackpot type corresponds to ``non-probability variation'', and the game state after the end of the big win game state is shortened. state. When the variable display content is "variable probability (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big win game state is the variable probability state corresponding to the "variable probability" of the jackpot type. Become. When the game state is a probability variable state, the probability that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot" increases, and by being easily controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state, the game is played more than the normal state or the time saving state. A game value advantageous to the player is given.

After determining the final stop symbol, etc., the suggestive effect is determined (step 25AKS102). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a connection error (step 25AKS103). The CPU 25AK131 reads the unconnected flag and the connection error flag, and determines that there is a connection error if any flag is ON, and determines that there is no connection error if any flag is OFF.

When it is determined that there is no connection error (step 25AKS103; No), the control pattern for normal effects is determined (step 25AKS104). When it is determined that there is a connection error (step 25AKS103; Yes), the effect control pattern at the time of connection error is determined (step 25AKS105). The effect control pattern at the time of the connection error includes control data for executing the effect control at the time of the connection error different from the effect control at the normal time. Different effect control patterns may be prepared for the effect control pattern at the time of connection error according to the type of connection error that has occurred. For example, in the effect control pattern when a board-side movable body connection error occurs, control data for regulating the board-side movable body movement by the board-side movement motor 25AKM1 is set, while the frame-side movement motor 311 Control data may be set to enable movement of the frame-side movable body. On the other hand, in the effect control pattern when a frame-side movable body connection error occurs, control data for regulating the motion of the frame-side movable body by the frame-side motion motor 311 is set, while the board-side motion motor Control data may be set to enable operation of the board-side movable body by 25AKM1. The effect control pattern at the time of the connection error may include control data for executing the effect control partly common to the normal effect control.

The effect control pattern at the time of connection error is a control that can execute effect control at the time of connection error, which is different from normal effect control, by the driver control program that executes effect control corresponding to the effect using movable bodies and LEDs. may contain data. On the other hand, the effect control pattern at the time of the connection error is common to the effect control at normal time by the display control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It may contain the control data which can perform production control which carries out. Alternatively, the effect control pattern at the time of the frame side disconnection error is different from the effect control at normal time by the driver control program that executes the effect control corresponding to the effect using the movable body and the LED. and the display control program for executing the effect control corresponding to the effect using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect common to the normal effect control and control data that allows control to be executed. On the other hand, the effect control pattern for any connection error among board-side movable body connection error, controller connection error, and frame-side movable body connection error is normal It may contain the control data which can perform the production|presentation control at the time of a connection error different from production|presentation control.

Regardless of the presence or absence of a connection error, an effect control pattern corresponding to a variation pattern or a suggestive effect may be determined. In this case, a communication command and communication data corresponding to the control data of the effect control pattern are supplied to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. Serial communication circuit 25AK137, based on the initial setting by step 25AKS20 of the production control main processing, if a connection error occurs, to the driver IC to which the output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type is assigned to stop the output of transmission data.

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

Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step 25AKS107). At this time, the display commands and parameters specified by the display control data included in the determined effect control pattern are supplied to the VDP 25AK 140, and the "left", "middle", and "left" provided on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. The variation of the decoration design should be started in each of the "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, the pending display update setting at the start of the variable display is set (step 25AKS108). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 25AKS109), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

The suggesting effect is a effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit" at a predetermined rate, and that the game state is controlled to the big win game state. The suggestive effect may include a button effect that is executed based on determination that the condition for executing the effect is met, such as when the player's action that is a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected. The button effect includes a pre-input effect and a post-input effect. The effect before input is, for example, by displaying effect images such as character images and message images prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, so that the player can press the push button 31B. What is necessary is just to include the promotion notification which prompts the instruction|indication input by operation|movement. In addition to displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the promotion notification for prompting the action of the player includes outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the board-side decoration LED 25AKD1, the frame-side decoration LED 25AKD2, and the like. light emitting body in a predetermined light emission pattern, a movable member (movable member for performance) provided in the model for performance provided in the game area or outside the game area is operated in a predetermined operation mode, or these may be a combination of some or all of

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

The pachinko game machine 1 has a judgment mode for judging whether or not the performance execution condition for executing the suggestive performance is established, and the performance execution condition is established only when an instruction input by the action of the player is detected. and an automatic determination mode capable of automatically determining that the effect execution condition is established even when no instruction input by the action of the player is detected are prepared in advance. The manual determination mode is a determination mode in which automatic determination in the automatic determination mode is not performed. Even in the automatic determination mode, within the effective detection period until automatic determination is performed, it is possible to determine that the effect execution condition has been established based on the detection of the instruction input by the action of the player. may

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

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

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

FIGS. 11-19 show various decision examples regarding suggestive effects. At step 25AKS102 of the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute a suggestive effect according to whether or not to execute a suggestive effect. Whether or not to execute the suggestive effect may be determined by using a suggestive effect execution determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal RAM 25AK132, for example. In the suggested effect execution determination table, the decision value, which is a numerical value compared with the random value for determining the suggested effect execution, according to the variable display contents "non-reach (losing)", "reach (losing)", and "big hit" may be allocated to the decision result of "no execution" that does not execute the suggestive effect and the decision result of "execute" that the suggestive effect is executed. The CPU 25AK131 may determine whether or not to execute the suggestive effect by referring to the suggestive effect execution determination table based on the random number value for determining the suggestive effect execution extracted from the random number circuit, the effect random counter, or the like.

FIG. 11-19(A) shows an example of determination to execute the suggestive effect. In this determination example, when the suggestive effect is executed, the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" at a higher rate than when it is not executed. That is, by executing the suggestive effect, the expectation that the display result of the variable display will be a "big hit" is heightened. Also, when the suggestive effect is executed, the variable display is in the reach state at a higher rate than when it is not executed. That is, by executing the suggestive effect, the expectation that the variable display will be in the reach state is heightened.

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

FIG. 11-19 (B1) shows a configuration example of an after-input effect pattern. The post-input effect pattern is set with a post-input effect execution condition, which is a condition for executing the effect after input, and a message, which is the content of the effect. For example, in the case of either the post-input effect pattern SPA1 or SPA2, "single button press" becomes the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. In the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA3, the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect is "button 10 consecutive hits". In the case of either the post-input effect pattern SPA4 or SPA5, "long button press" becomes the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. Thus, different effect execution conditions may be set according to a plurality of post-input effect patterns. In addition, messages with different effect contents are set according to a plurality of post-input effect patterns.

FIG. 11-19 (B2) shows an example of determining the post-input effect pattern. The post-input effect pattern may be determined using a post-input effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal ROM 25AK132, for example. In the post-input effect pattern determination table, variable display contents are numerical values compared with random numbers for post-input effect pattern determination according to "non-reach (losing)", "reach (losing)", and "jackpot". A determined value may be assigned to a plurality of post-input effect patterns. The CPU 25AK131 may determine the post-input effect pattern by referring to the post-input effect pattern determination table based on the random number value for determining the post-input effect pattern extracted from the random number circuit or random counter for effect. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11-19 (B2), when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 is determined, the display result of the variable display has the lowest ratio of "big hit", and the post-input effect pattern SPA2 and the post-input effect pattern SPA2 are selected. The ratio of the display result of the variable display to be a "big win" increases in the order of the pattern SPA3 and the post-input effect pattern SPA4. The post-input effect pattern SPA5 can be determined only when the variable display content is "big win". As a result, when the after-input effect of the after-input effect pattern SPA5 is executed, the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and it is determined that the game state is controlled to the big win game state.

FIGS. 11-20 show display examples according to the input pre-effect pattern. In this display example, a part of the display content that becomes the notification mode in the promotion notification is changed according to the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB2. In any of the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB2, the screen of the image display device 5 displays a button image, which is an effect image showing the push button 31B. A meter image is displayed along with the button image, and the display mode of the meter image is changed according to the elapsed time, so that the player can be notified of the remaining time from the start to the end of the valid detection period so that the player can recognize it. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1, the promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating the message "Press!" together with the button image. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2, the promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating the message "automatic mode in progress" together with the button image.

When the suggestive effect is executed and the determination mode is the manual determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. When the determination mode is the automatic determination mode in the case of executing the suggestive effect, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 can be determined. When the determination mode is the automatic determination mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 may always be determined, or either the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 or SPB2 may be determined at a predetermined rate.

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

If it is not the pre-input effect period (step 25AKS122; No), or after executing the pre-input effect control, it is determined whether or not it is the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124). If it is the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124; Yes), post-input effect control is executed (step 25AKS125). If it is not the post-input effect period (step 25AKS124; No), or after executing the post-input effect control, it is determined whether or not it is the ready-to-win effect period (step 25AKS126). If it is the ready-to-win effect period (step 25AKS126; Yes), ready-to-win effect control is executed (step 25AKS127).

If it is not the ready-to-win production period (step 25AKS126; No), after executing the ready-to-win production control, for example, after performing other production control during variable display, such as variable display of decorative patterns (step 25AKS128), variable display End the middle effect processing.

In the effect process during variable display, when the variable display time has elapsed (step 25AKS121; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 25AKS129). If no pattern confirmation command is received (step 25AKS129; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the game waits. After the variable display time elapses, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving the design confirmation command, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the fact that the design confirmation command could not be received normally. You may do so.

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

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

When the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined, after the variable display of decorative patterns is started, in the effect process during variable display of FIG. Execution of the pre-input effect is started by performing the pre-input effect control. At this time, the effective detection period is also set. In this way, for example, during the variable display of decorative patterns as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A1), the promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating the message "Press!" together with the button image. As time elapses after the start of the effective detection period, the display mode of the meter image changes, so that the remaining time until the effective detection period ends is recognizably notified.

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (B1), the effect execution condition can be established based on detection of the action of the player pressing the push button 31B. When the effect execution condition is established, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (C1), a character image indicating a message of "chance" is displayed as a line or the like along with the display of the effect image that is the character image. A post-production is executed.

When the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined, similar to the case where the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined, pre-input effect control is performed in the effect processing during variable display with setting of the effective detection period. Execution of the pre-input effect is started. In this way, during the variable display of decorative patterns as shown in FIG. 11-22 (A2), for example, a text image showing the message "in automatic mode" is displayed together with the button image. At this time, similarly to the case of the manual determination mode, the effect execution condition can be established based on detection of the action of the player pressing the push button 31B. In addition, in the case of the automatic determination mode, unlike the case of the manual determination mode, when the automatic input determination timing comes, regardless of the detection result of the pressing operation by the player's action, the effect execution condition is established. By determining that the player has done so, it is possible to execute a post-input effect as shown in FIG. 11-22 (C2).

Thus, in the case of the automatic determination mode, similarly to the case of the manual determination mode, based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 31B by the action of the player, the after-input effect is generated by the establishment of the effect execution condition. By executing, it can be suggested that it is controlled to a big hit game state by a predetermined ratio. The suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed in response to the push sensor 35B capable of detecting the action of the player, which is the pressing operation on the push button 31B. When the frame side is not connected, for example, in the effect control main process of FIGS. 11 to 14, the automatic determination mode is set by performing the input setting according to the frame side unconnected state in step 25AKS15. In step 25AKS18, by setting the display corresponding to the origin, it is controlled to be able to execute the display effect common to the normal time when the frame side is not connected. After that, the suggestive effect can be executed corresponding to the execution of the variable display, and the pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 can be executed corresponding to the automatic determination mode. Then, when the automatic input determination timing is reached, the effect after the input can be executed by automatically determining the fulfillment of the effect execution condition. Therefore, the frame side components including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side components including the effect control board 12 are not normally connected by setting the automatic determination mode corresponding to the frame side unconnected state. When it is determined that a frame side disconnection error has occurred, the same effect control as when it is determined that the connection is normal is performed in correspondence with at least some detection means such as the push sensor 35B. can be executed.

(Modified example of characteristic portions 25AK to 28AK)
FIG. 11-23 shows a configuration example of detection state data in the modified example. For the detection state data, 16-bit, or 2-byte data shown in FIG. 11-23 may be used instead of the 8-bit, or 1-byte data shown in, for example, FIG. 11-10(A). The 2-byte detection status data includes upper byte detection status data and lower byte detection status data.

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

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

In the detection state data of the lower byte, the 5th bit B25 and the 6th bit B26 indicate the detection state corresponding to the volume adjustment key provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3, for example. The volume control keys include, for example, a volume up key that designates an increase in volume and a volume down key that designates a decrease in volume based on a pressing operation by a player's action. The fifth bit B25 indicates the volume up key detection state corresponding to whether or not the volume up key among the volume adjustment keys is detected at the depressed position, and the sixth bit B26 indicates whether the volume down key among the volume adjustment keys is detected at the depressed position. 4 shows the volume down key detection status corresponding to whether or not the volume down key is detected.

In the detection state data of the lower byte, the 7th bit B27 and the 8th bit B28 indicate the detection state corresponding to the light amount adjustment key provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3, for example. The light amount adjustment keys include, for example, a light amount increase key that designates an increase in light amount and a light amount decrease key that designates a decrease in light amount based on a pressing operation by a player's action. The seventh bit B27 indicates the light amount increase key detection state corresponding to whether or not the light amount increase key among the light amount adjustment keys is detected at the pressed position, and the eighth bit B28 indicates whether the light amount decrease key among the light amount adjustment keys is detected at the pressed position. It shows the light amount decrease key detection state corresponding to whether or not the key is detected.

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

In the characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK, communication data of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 are not provided for checking the connection state in order to determine whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied. A plurality of storage areas are used in the state data storage area 122A in which the detection state data contained in the state data storage area 122A is stored. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining the occurrence of the frame-side disconnection error, and prevent the circuit configuration and wiring from becoming complicated due to an increase in the number of terminals.

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

When the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side disconnection error is established, it may be regulated so that the suggestive effect that can be executed using the push button 31B is not executed. For example, in the variable display start setting process of FIGS. 11-18, it is determined whether or not the frame side unconnected flag is ON when determining the suggestive effect in step 25AKS102. Then, when the frame-side unconnected flag is off, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestive effect at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content. On the other hand, if the frame side unconnected flag is ON, it is determined not to execute the suggestive effect, and the process proceeds to step 25AKS103.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 without the automatic determination mode setting, when the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is established, at a specific timing corresponding to the effective detection period in the suggestive effect, push by the player's action Effect control corresponding to the time when the frame side is not connected may be executable so that detection state data similar to the pressing operation of the button 31B is set. The specific timing may be, for example, the timing at which the effective detection period in the suggestive effect ends, or any timing within or outside the effective detection period.

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

Depending on whether it is in the frame side unconnected state or in the board side unconnected state, it may be possible to execute different effect control. For example, in the above embodiment, if there is a board-side movable body connection error, it is determined that the board-side unconnected state exists. When the board side is not connected, by setting addresses "07" to "09" as the output stop driver IC address, the board side stops driving by the driver IC mounted on the board side IC board 25AKB1. Control to stop state. On the other hand, when the frame side is not connected, by setting addresses "01" to "06" as the output stop driver IC address, driving by the driver IC mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 can be performed. Control to stop frame side stop state. In the board-side stopped state, the drive by the driver IC mounted on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not stopped, and performances using electrical components provided on the game machine frame 3 are controlled to be executable. In the frame-side stopped state, the driving by the driver IC mounted on the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is not stopped, and the performance using the electric parts provided on the game board 2 is controlled so as to be executable. As a result, for example, the effect control board 12 and the board side IC board 25AKB1 are connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the effect control board 12 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected by the cable 25AKA2. It is possible to inspect whether the performance using the electric parts or the like is properly executed. Further, for example, the effect control board 12 and the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are not connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the effect control board 12 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by the cable 25AKA2. It is possible to inspect whether the performance using the electric parts installed is properly executed.

When the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is established by executing the effect control main process, while the effect control error It may be possible to determine a frame side disconnection error or the like only when the power is turned on without executing the process. In the production control main processing, it is not determined whether or not the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied, while the error processing during production control is executed, and the detection state confirmation condition is established along with the production control. It may be possible to determine a frame side disconnection error or the like when the connection is made.

In addition, in the above embodiments, when a matter that is a more specific concept is described, the invention of a generic concept using the matter of the same family or the same kind of matter, or the invention of a generic concept using a common property, It may include some of the structures and characteristics described in the above embodiments so as to be included in the present invention and to solve at least one problem in the prior art.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 25AK)
A game machine capable of playing a game, comprising a plurality of detection means provided in a first member, control means provided in a second member connectable to the first member, and control signals from the control means and storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas, wherein the storage means stores detection states by the plurality of detection means When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores a plurality of When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. In this case, it is possible to control to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped, and it is possible to execute the same display control as when the state information related to the detection state of the home position state is input. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3 or the like. The second member may be, for example, the game board 2 or the like. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, and the like. The control means may be the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12, for example. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be detection state data, for example. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". If it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition that all bits are ON is satisfied in step 25AKS13. If it can be determined that the connection is normal, it is sufficient if, for example, the error determination condition that all the bits are ON is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address is set in step 25AKS20. If common display control can be executed, for example, display setting corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18 may be performed.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 26AK)
A game machine capable of playing a game, comprising a plurality of detection means provided in a first member, control means provided in a second member connectable to the first member, and control signals from the control means and storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas, wherein the storage means stores detection states by the plurality of detection means When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores a plurality of When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. When the first member and the second member are connected normally, it is possible to control the light emission control to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped. . Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3 or the like. The second member may be, for example, the game board 2 or the like. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, and the like. The control means may be the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12, for example. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be detection state data, for example. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". If it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition that all bits are ON is satisfied in step 25AKS13. If it can be determined that the connection is normal, it is sufficient if, for example, the error determination condition that all the bits are ON is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address is set in step 25AKS20. If the light emission control can be executed, for example, the light emission of the notification LED 25AKW1 in step 25AKS19 may be controlled.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 27AK)
A game machine capable of playing a game, comprising a plurality of detection means provided in a first member, control means provided in a second member connectable to the first member, and control signals from the control means and storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas, wherein the storage means stores detection states by the plurality of detection means When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores a plurality of When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. When the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and it is determined that the first member and the second member are not normally connected. At least part of the effect control common to the case where it is determined that the drive by the drive means is stopped and the first member and the second member are normally connected can be executed corresponding to the detection means of Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3 or the like. The second member may be, for example, the game board 2 or the like. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, and the like. The control means may be the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12, for example. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be detection state data, for example. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". If it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition that all bits are ON is satisfied in step 25AKS13. If it can be determined that the connection is normal, it is acceptable if, for example, the error determination condition that all bits are ON is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address is set in step 25AKS20. If the common effect control can be executed, for example, the input setting when the frame side is not connected by step 25AKS15 may be performed.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

(Problem Solving Means and Effect of Characteristic Portion 28AK)
A game machine capable of playing a game, comprising a plurality of detection means provided in a first member, control means provided in a second member connectable to the first member, and control signals from the control means and storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas, wherein the storage means stores detection states by the plurality of detection means When the state information related to is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores a plurality of When the storage area stores the first information and the second information in the first combination, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected, and the plurality of storage areas When the first information and the second information are stored in a second combination different from the first combination, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and the first member and the second member are not normally connected to each other, the driving means can be controlled to a stopped state in which the driving is stopped, and the state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input. It is possible to execute common display control with Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3 or the like. The second member may be, for example, the game board 2 or the like. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, and the like. The control means may be the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12, for example. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312 or the like. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The state information may be detection state data, for example. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". If it can be determined that the connection is not normal, for example, the error determination condition that bits B4 to B7 are simultaneously ON is satisfied in step 25AKS13. If it can be determined that the connection is normal, for example, the error determination condition that bits B4 to B7 are simultaneously ON in step 25AKS13 is not satisfied. If the stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address is set in step 25AKS20. If common display control can be executed, for example, display setting corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18 may be performed.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

(Other problem-solving means and effects)
The first information that can be stored in the plurality of storage areas may indicate a detection state in which the detection target is detected by the corresponding detection means. Here, the detection state may be an ON state, for example.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

The driving means may stop outputting a signal for driving the electric component when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not properly connected. Here, when stopping the signal output, for example, when setting the output stop driver IC address in step 25AKS20, it suffices.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

The control means is capable of executing specific notification control for notifying a connection abnormality when it is determined that a specific detection means included in the plurality of detection means is not normally connected. and are not properly connected, the specific notification control may not be executed. Here, when the specific notification control can be executed, for example, in the case of the controller connection error display setting in step 25AKS18, or in the case of displaying the notification images 25AKG2 and 25AKG3 according to the frame side movable body connection error display setting. good.
As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately controlled.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a plurality of detection means provided on the first member;
a control means provided on a second member connectable with the first member;
a drive means capable of driving an electric component based on a control signal from the control means;
a storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information stored in a plurality of storage areas;
The storage means stores first data in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means when state information related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input. information or second information is stored,
The first information is information indicating a detection state in which the detection target is detected by the corresponding detection means,
The plurality of detection means includes specific detection means capable of detecting the detection state of one detection target,
when the specific detection means detects that the one detection target is in the first detection state, first information is stored in a first area of the plurality of storage areas;
the first area of the plurality of storage areas when the specific detection means detects that the one detection target is in a second detection state that is not detected simultaneously with the first detection state; The first information is stored in a second area different from
The control means is
When the first information is stored in all of the plurality of storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not properly connected,
determining that the first member and the second member are properly connected when the first information and the second information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas;
When it is determined that the first member and the second member are not properly connected,
can be controlled to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped;
It is possible to execute common display control when state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input.
A gaming machine characterized by :

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