JP7323203B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A pachinko game machine described in Patent Document 1 below includes a main control board capable of controlling the progress of a game. Each sensor (main detection means) such as a starting opening sensor and a big winning opening sensor is connected to the main control board. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by each sensor, a detection signal from each sensor is input to the main control board.

JP 2014-045842 A

By the way, in recent years, there is a case where an employee assembles each part of the game machine and installs the game machine at the game arcade. In this case, if the game machine is installed in the game arcade despite the fact that the main detection means is not operating properly, there is a risk that the player will be greatly disadvantaged. Therefore, it is required to be able to confirm that the main detection means operates correctly in the gaming machine assembled in the gaming arcade. Here, although it is conceivable that an employee of the amusement center confirms that the main detection means are operating correctly, there is a risk of failure to check the operation since a plurality of main detection means are generally provided. .

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine that can ensure operation confirmation for a plurality of main detection means.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a main control board capable of controlling the progress of a game;
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of main detection means capable of outputting a detection signal to the main control board,
The main control board is
The progress of the game can be set to an uncontrollable confirmation mode,
If the detection signals are not input in a predetermined order from the plurality of main detection means when the confirmation mode is set, the confirmation mode is not terminated, while the confirmation mode is set. The game machine is characterized in that the confirmation mode can be terminated when detection signals are input from the plurality of main detection means in a predetermined order .

According to the present invention, it is possible to secure operation confirmation for a plurality of main detection means.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a hit classification determination table. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a RAM clear erased area and a RAM clear non-erased area; It is a figure which shows the flow after power-on. It is a figure which shows the flow of test mode. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 6 is a flowchart of RAM clear processing; 4 is a flowchart of test mode processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; In the second form, it is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. In the second form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the third form, it is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. In the fourth form, it is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. In the fifth embodiment, it is a flow chart showing a power-off monitoring process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing in the fifth embodiment; FIG. In the sixth form, it is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. In the sixth embodiment, it is a flow chart showing RAM clear processing. In the seventh embodiment, it is a flow chart showing a power-off monitoring process. In the eighth form, it is a flowchart of RAM clear processing. In the ninth form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the tenth form, it is a front view of the game board. In the tenth form, it is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. In the 10th form, it is a front view of a base indicator. In the tenth form, it is a drive mode confirmation table. In the tenth form, it is a figure which shows the flow of test mode. In the tenth form, it is a figure which shows the flow of test mode. In the 10th form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the 10th form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the 10th form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the 10th form, it is a flow chart of test mode processing. In the eleventh form, it is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. In the eleventh form, (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "3", (D) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "4", and (E) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "5" (F) is a big win determination table used when the set value is "6". In the eleventh form, it is a figure which shows the flow of test mode. In the eleventh form, it is a figure which shows the flow of test mode. It is a figure which shows the end conditions of the test mode of a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . At the bottom of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an initial position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, and effects executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling related, payout control board 170 and the like for controlling payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section together with the payout control board 170 and the power supply board 190 . In other words, the game control board 100, the payout control board 170, and the power supply board 190 can be said to be boards (main boards) each having a function of affecting the result of the game. The effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

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

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

The power board 190 first supplies the generated power to the payout control board 170 . The generated power is supplied to the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120 through the payout control board 170 . Furthermore, the generated power is supplied to other devices via the payout control board 170, the game control board 100, and the performance control board 120.

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

The power supply board 190 is also provided with a RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation means) that can be pressed. The RAM clear switch 191 is a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control microcomputer 101, which will be described later. This is for erasing information such as the result of winning or not winning a big hit, processing information of the gaming CPU 102, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is located on the power board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (more specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side, the power switch 195 on the power board 190 is on the right). Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the game arcade who can open the game machine frame 2 . That is, the RAM clear switch 191 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The RAM clear switch 191 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal (RAM clear operation signal) indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is sent to the game control microcomputer 101. is entered. The state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed is called the ON state of the RAM clear switch 191, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed is called the OFF state of the RAM clear switch 191. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 (main control means, game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, etc., and a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory. storage means), a game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in a game ROM 103, and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. is The game RAM 104 (storage means) is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and normal figure reservation storage unit 106 . A base display 300 is provided on the game control board 100 as shown in FIG. Display control of the base display device 300 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, as described above, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) controls the opening/closing operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k, controls the opening/closing operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k, and displays the display on the display devices 8. (light emission) is controlled, and the display (light emission) of the base indicator 300 is controlled. In other words, the AT opening/closing member 14k, the electronic chewing opening/closing member 12k, the display devices 8, and the base display device 300 are controlled by the game control board 100, and each can be called "main driving means". .

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

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

In this embodiment, the payout control board 170 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 179 . The backup power supply circuit 179 includes a capacitor (not shown), and when power is not supplied from the power supply board 190, the backup power supply circuit 179 (capacitor) supplies DC 5V power (backup power supply) to the payout RAM 174 and the game RAM 104. ) is supplied. As a result, the memory contents of the payout RAM 174 and the memory contents of the game RAM 104 are retained even when the power is cut off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, unlike the game control board 100, the effect control board 120 incorporates a backup power supply circuit 126. - 特許庁The backup power supply circuit 126 has a capacitor (not shown), and when the power supply from the power supply board 190 is not supplied, the backup power supply circuit 126 (capacitor) supplies DC 5V power (backup power supply) to the production RAM 124. be. As a result, the contents stored in the effect RAM 124 are retained.

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

Here, the production control board 120 (production control microcomputer 121), as described above, controls the image display of the image display device 50, controls the sound output from the speaker 620, and emits (lights) the frame lamp 212. , controls the light emission (lighting) of the board lamp 54, controls the operation of the board movable body 55k, and controls the vibration of the production button 40k. In other words, the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, and the effect button 40 are controlled by the effect control board 120, and each of them is a "sub drive means ( production means)”.

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

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

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

Also, the jackpot includes a 10R jackpot, a 6R jackpot, and a 3R jackpot. As shown in FIG. 9, the 10R jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening 14 is opened from 1R to 10R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. The 6R jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening 14 is opened from 1R to 6R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. The 3R jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening 14 is opened from 1R to 3R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It should be noted that, in each round, it is possible to win a prize (enter a ball) into the big prize winning opening 14 up to the maximum number of winning prizes (10 in this embodiment).

In this way, the jackpots that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special pattern) include, as shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as “normal jackpot 1”). When the 10R probability variation jackpot 1 is won, the "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a, and when the 3R normal jackpot 1 is won, the first special figure display device 81a "Special Figure 1_Normal Design" is stopped and displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the jackpots that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special pattern) include 10R variable jackpot 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as "variable jackpot 2"), 6R normal jackpot 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as "normal jackpot 1"). When the 10R probability variable jackpot 2 is won, the "special figure 2_probability variable pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display device 81b, and when the 6R normal jackpot 2 is won, the second special figure display device 81b. "Special Figure 2_Normal Design" is stopped and displayed.

Even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state), which will be described later. The electric sapo control state is substantially continued until the next jackpot election when it is controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when it is controlled along with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number of times) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support means the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state. In this way, in the case of the 3R normal jackpot 1 that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1, and in the case of the 6R normal jackpot 2 that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the number of times of time reduction is set to 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 9, the allocation rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 80% for the probability variable jackpot and 20% for the normal jackpot. However, as described above, if the normal jackpot is won based on the special drawing 1, the 3R normal jackpot is 1, whereas the normal jackpot is won based on the special drawing 2. is a 6R normal jackpot of 2. Therefore, the special figure 2 lottery is more advantageous for the player than the special figure 1 lottery.

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

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

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

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 11(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 11(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal design is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 11(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

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

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

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

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low probability high base state" or "low probability time saving state". The low-probability-high base state (low-probability short-time state) is performed by executing the variable display of the special symbol for a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game. finish.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low probability low base state" or "normal game state". Also, the state in which the special game (jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state" or a "jackpot game state". Furthermore, suppose that the state controlled by at least one state is called a "privilege game state" among a high probability state and a time saving state (high base state).

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

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

5. Test Mode Next, the test mode, which is a feature of this embodiment, will be described. The test mode is a mode set by the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) after the power is turned on. The test mode is a mode (driving confirmation mode) for confirming whether the main driving means is properly driven. Therefore, in the test mode, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) performs the opening and closing operation of the AT opening and closing member 14k, performs the opening and closing operation of the electric chew opening and closing member 12k, performs the light emission of the display device 8, and performs the base Light emission of the indicator 300 is performed. In this way, the personnel of the gaming facility can confirm whether the main driving means are properly driven in the test mode after the power is turned on.

In the test mode, the progress of the game is not controlled by the game control board 100, and the player cannot play the game. When the test mode ends, the game control board 100 shifts to a game mode in which the progress of the game is controlled, and the player can play the game. Therefore, the test mode can be said to be a mode (non-game mode) in which the progress of the game cannot be controlled by the game control board 100 .

Here, the reason why the pachinko game machine PY1 is designed to be able to shift to the test mode from when the power is turned on until it shifts to the game mode will be explained. Conventionally, each game machine maker has assembled the manufactured pachinko game machines and sent them to game halls (halls). Therefore, each game machine maker confirms in advance whether the main driving means can be driven correctly before sending the pachinko game machine to the game hall, and the employees at the game hall can use the already assembled pachinko machines. Amusement machines are installed.

By the way, when changing the specifications of a pachinko machine or manufacturing a successor model or a derivative model, it is necessary to replace only the game board 1 or replace the movable unit (part of the front door 23) without manufacturing the entire pachinko machine. unit) may be replaced. In this case, the applicant does not send the manufactured pachinko machine to the game hall (hall) in an assembled state, but sends the game board 1 and the movable unit to the game hall (hall), An on-site replacement method is being adopted in which an employee replaces the game board 1 and the movable unit sent to the pachinko machine to complete the pachinko game machine.

This field replacement method has the following problems. As described above, in the on-site replacement method, for example, at a game hall to which the game board 1 has been sent, an employee uses a game machine frame that has already been installed to assemble the pachinko game machine PY1. In this case, in the pachinko game machine PY1 in the assembled state, it is necessary for an employee of the game hall to check whether the main driving means are properly driven. This is because, if the player plays a game while the main driving means is not properly driven, the player may be greatly disadvantaged.

Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, a test mode is set before shifting to the game mode after the power is turned on so that the staff of the game hall can easily check whether the main driving means is properly driven. It is designed to be obtained. Next, conditions for shifting to the test mode will be described. Three conditions are required to shift to the test mode.

The first condition is that the power is turned on by the ON operation of the power switch 195 . In this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the test mode only immediately after the power is turned on by making it possible to shift to the test mode on the condition that the power is turned on. In other words, there is no sudden transition to the test mode during the game (during the game mode).

The second condition is that a RAM clear is performed. RAM clearing means erasing the information related to the progress of the game stored in the game RAM 104 . In this embodiment, by making it possible to shift to the test mode on the condition that the RAM is cleared, it is possible to prevent the shift to the test mode by simply turning on the power. Note that the first condition can be said to be a part of the second condition because the RAM clear switch 191 must be pressed when the power is turned on in order for the RAM clear to be executed. Thus, in order to shift to the test mode, it is necessary to perform the two operations of turning ON the power switch 195 and pressing down the RAM clear switch 191, so that the shift to the test mode is prevented by a simple operation. I have to.

By the way, if only the first condition and the second condition are met to shift to the test mode, the shift to the test mode is always made every time the RAM is cleared. There is a risk. In other words, if the test mode must be entered after clearing the RAM, the test mode is already unnecessary for the employee who has already confirmed that the main drive means is operating correctly. Therefore, for the employee, after assembling the pachinko game machine PY1 in the game hall (hall), it should shift to the test mode only when the power is turned on at a specific time, and should not shift to the test mode at other times. is preferred.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as the third condition, the condition that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off is provided. That is, in this embodiment, the test mode can be set only when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. In this way, by requiring not only an operation when turning on the power but also an operation when turning off the power, it is possible for the staff of the amusement arcade to shift to the test mode only immediately after turning on a certain specific power. That is, it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness of always shifting to the test mode every time the RAM is cleared.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the game RAM 104 is provided with a RAM clear erase area 104a and a RAM clear non-erase area 104b (predetermined storage section). The RAM clear erase area 104a is a storage area where stored information (stored contents) is erased when RAM clear is executed. In this RAM clear erasing area 104a, information related to the progress of the game (for example, information on the game state such as high probability state, information such as special figure suspension and the result of judgment of jackpot) is stored. .

On the other hand, the RAM clear non-erase area 104b is an area in which stored information is not erased (maintained) even if RAM clear is executed. In this embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed at the time of power shutdown, shutdown operation information (predetermined information) based on the depression operation (predetermined operation) is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b. ing. Therefore, when the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the shutdown operation information is not erased even if the RAM clear is executed after that. As a result, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), after the RAM clear is executed, depending on whether or not the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the RAM clear switch 191 at the time of power shutdown is pressed.

It should be noted that the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, and when shifting to the test mode, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b. Deletes the blocking operation information that is present. As a result, when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on next time, it is possible not to shift to the test mode.

Next, based on FIG. 15, the flow after power-on will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the flow after power-on is roughly divided into a case where the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned on and a case where the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. In other words, there are cases where the RAM clear is not executed immediately after the power is turned on, and cases where the RAM clear is executed. If the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned on, the game mode is set after the power is turned on.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned off, and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off. , divided into If the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned off, the conditions for shifting to the test mode are not satisfied, so after the power is turned on, the RAM is cleared and the game mode is set. On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off, the condition for shifting to the test mode is satisfied, so after the power is turned on, the RAM is cleared and then the test mode is shifted to. Become.

Next, the flow of the test mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, when shifting to the test mode, an employee of the amusement arcade turns off the power switch 195 and presses the RAM clear switch 191 while the power is cut off. As a result, the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b of the game RAM 104. FIG. Also, until immediately before the power is cut off, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 displays the daytime background image Ha indicating, for example, the normal game state. Then, as the power is cut off, the display screen 50a is blacked out (nothing is displayed).

After that, when the power is turned on, when the employee of the game parlor turns on the power switch 195 and also turns on the RAM clear switch 191, the RAM is cleared. The mode of the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) when the RAM clear is being executed is called the RAM clear mode. In the RAM clearing mode, a RAM clearing suggestion image CL indicating "RAM clearing" is displayed on the display screen 50a. By displaying the RAM clear suggestion image CL, it is possible for the employee of the game parlor to understand that the RAM clear is being executed.

After that, when the RAM clear is completed, the test mode is automatically entered. In the test mode, a test mode suggestion image TE indicating "test mode" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Also, the test mode sound "test mode" is output from the speaker 620. FIG. The display of the test mode suggesting image TE and the output of the test mode sound enable the staff of the game arcade to understand that the game is in the test mode, that is, that the main driving means is driving.

Here, in the test mode, the AT opening/closing member 14k, the electric chewing opening/closing member 12k, the display devices 8, and the base display device 300, which are the main driving means, are driven. Here, if each main driving means were to be driven simultaneously, there is a possibility that an employee of the amusement arcade would not be able to confirm whether each main driving means is driving normally. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each main driving means is driven one by one in order in the test mode.

Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, (1) the AT opening/closing member 14k operates in a special operation mode. The special operation mode is an operation mode in which the AT opening/closing member 14k opens and closes the big winning opening 14 three times. When the special operation mode of the AT opening/closing member 14k ends, (2) the electric tuning switch member 12k operates in the special operation mode. The special operation mode is an operation mode in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k opens and closes the second starting port 12 three times. When the special operation mode of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k ends, (3) the indicators 8 emit light in the special mode. The special light emission mode is included in the indicators 8 (first special figure indicator 81a, second special figure indicator 81b, general figure indicator 82, special figure reservation indicator 83, general figure reservation indicator 84) It is a light emission mode in which all the LEDs in the display light up for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds). When the special lighting mode of the indicators 8 ends, (4) the base indicator 300 finally emits light in the special lighting mode. The special light emission mode is a light emission mode (“8.8.8.8.”) in which all the LEDs included in the base indicator 300 are lit for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). In this way, in the test mode, each main driving means is driven one by one, so that the staff of the game hall can correctly check the operation of each main driving means one by one.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the test mode does not automatically end even when the driving of each main driving means ends, and the test mode ends when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. It's like That is, the condition for ending the test mode is to press the RAM clear switch 191 . In this way, when the test mode is terminated by pressing the RAM clear switch 191, the game mode is automatically entered. When the game mode is shifted to the game mode, the daytime background image Ha showing the normal game state is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the effect symbol EZ is shown in the initial appearance stop mode showing, for example, "135". Therefore, the employee of the game hall can understand that the test mode has ended (the game mode has started) by looking at the display of the daytime background image Ha and the performance symbol EZ in the initial appearance stop mode. .

By the way, in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided not on the game control board 100 but on the power board 190 as shown in FIGS. Therefore, the game control board 100 receives a signal (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear operation signal (specific signal, operation signal)”).

Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal from the outside, and the game control board 100 sets the test mode after the power is turned on. Moreover, in this form, the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal from the outside, and the game control board 100 is characterized in that the game mode is switched from the test mode to the game mode. In short, in the conventional pachinko game machine, the game control board does not set the mode or switch the mode based on the signal received from the outside. It is characterized in that mode setting and mode switching are performed based on a received specific signal (RAM clearing operation signal).

By the way, in the test mode, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) makes the progress of the game uncontrollable. In other words, a lottery for special symbols (a lottery to determine whether it is a big win) or variable display of special symbols is not executed. However, in the test mode, the game control board 100 is controlled through the payout control board 170 so that game balls can be shot. Therefore, in the test mode, while the game ball can be shot toward the game area 6, the AT opening/closing member 14k performs the opening/closing operation and the electric chew opening/closing member 12k performs the opening/closing operation. can be assumed.

That is, there is a possibility that the employee of the game parlor forgets to end the test mode without pressing the RAM clear switch 191 after setting the test mode after turning on the power. In this case, if the game is still set to the test mode even during business hours and the player plays a game (when a game ball is shot), the game is played in the opened big winning opening 14 or the opened electric chew 12D. Circumstances can arise in which the ball can be entered. In that case, a situation occurs in which an unintended (unfair) prize ball is given to the player.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) performs control so as not to give prize balls when the test mode is set. Specifically, when the test mode is set, the game control microcomputer 101 does not execute an input process (S102, see FIG. 21), which will be described later. And the game ball that hits the electric chew 12D is not detected. Therefore, in the test mode, the game control microcomputer 101 does not output to the payout control board 170 the prize ball command for paying out the prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning hole. Therefore, in the test mode, even if a game ball shot by the player enters the opened big winning hole 14 or the opened electric chew 12D, it is possible to prevent the player from receiving an unintended prize ball. It is definitely preventable.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 22. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 (particularly, the RAM clear/erase area 104a). The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 17 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001), which will be described later, is performed.

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

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed.

[Power ON Processing] As shown in FIG. 18, in the power ON processing (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets access permission to the game RAM 104 (S011). As a result, information can be written to or read from the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON) (S012). That is, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear operation signal is received from the power board 190 when the power is turned on. If the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (YES in S012), the process proceeds to RAM clear processing in step S018. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power failure flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of power failure (that the supply of power has been interrupted), and is a flag that is turned ON in the power failure monitoring process (see FIG. 22), which will be described later.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been normally cut off, so the process proceeds to RAM clear processing in step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (see step S113 in FIG. 22). S015). The checksum is obtained by calculating the sum of the game information stored in the game RAM 104 (especially the RAM clear/erase area 104a) as numerical values. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the RAM clear/erase area 104a are not normal, so the process proceeds to RAM clear processing in step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the RAM clear/erase area 104a are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, setting management of the working area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S019.

In step S019, as other initial settings, the game control microcomputer 101 sets, for example, the game CPU 102, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc., and finishes this process. .

[RAM Clear Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the RAM clear processing (S018), the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command to the effect control board 120 (S020). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121, which has received the RAM clearing notification command, grasps that the RAM clearing is started, and causes the image control board 140 to display the RAM clearing suggestion image CL (see FIG. 16). command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 provides information related to the progress of the game stored in the RAM clear erasing area 104a of the game RAM 104 (for example, information on the game state such as a high probability state, special figure suspension or jackpot judgment) information such as the result of At this time, the information (interruption operation information) stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b of the game RAM 104 is not erased. Then, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear has been completed, that is, whether or not all the contents stored in the RAM clear/erase area 104a have been erased (S022). If the RAM clear is not completed (NO in S022), the process returns to step S021. On the other hand, if RAM clearing is completed (YES in S022), initial setting of the action area of the game RAM 104 is performed (S023). In this initial setting, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b (S024). If the shutdown operation information is stored (YES in S024), it means that the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed at the time of power shutdown, and the process proceeds to the test mode processing (special processing) in step S025. On the other hand, if the cut-off operation information is not stored (NO in S024), the test mode is not entered, so the process proceeds to step S019 shown in FIG.

[Test Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the test mode processing (S030), the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a test mode notification command to the effect control board 120 (S030). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121, which has received the test mode notification command, recognizes that the test mode has been entered, and causes the image control board 140 to display the test mode suggestion image TE (see FIG. 16). Along with outputting the command, the command for outputting the test mode sound (see FIG. 16) from the speaker 620 is also output.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes AT solenoid confirmation drive processing (S031). By this AT solenoid confirmation driving process (S031), the AT opening/closing member 14k operates in a special operation mode that opens and closes the big winning opening 14 three times. This allows the employee of the game arcade to confirm that the AT opening/closing member 14k is properly driven. Following step S031, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the AT solenoid confirmation driving process has ended (S032). If not finished (NO in S032), the process returns to step S031. On the other hand, if completed (YES in S032), the process proceeds to step S033.

In step S033, an electric tuning solenoid confirmation driving process is executed. By this electric tuning solenoid confirmation driving process (S033), the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k operates in a special operation mode that opens and closes the second starting port 12 three times. This allows the employee of the game arcade to confirm that the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is properly driven. Following step S033, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the electric tuning solenoid confirmation driving process has ended (S034). If not finished (NO in S034), the process returns to step S033. On the other hand, if completed (YES in S034), the process proceeds to step S035.

In step S035, display device confirmation drive processing is executed. By this indicator confirmation driving process (S035), the indicators 8 emit light in a special light emission mode in which all the LEDs are lit for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). This allows the staff of the game arcade to confirm that the display devices 8 are properly driven. Following step S035, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the display device confirmation driving process has ended (S036). If not completed (NO in S036), return to step S035. On the other hand, if completed (YES in S036), the process proceeds to step S037.

In step S037, a base display confirmation driving process is executed. By this base display confirmation driving process (S037), the base display 300 emits light in a special light emission mode in which all the LEDs are lit for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). This allows the amusement arcade employee to confirm that the base display 300 is operating correctly. Following step S037, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the base indicator confirmation driving process has ended (S038). If not completed (NO in S038), return to step S037. On the other hand, if completed (YES in S038), the process proceeds to step S039.

In step S039, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). That is, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear operation signal is received from the power board 190 . If the RAM clear switch 191 has not been pressed (NO in S039), the process returns to step S039 to continue the test mode. On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (YES in S039), it means that the conditions for ending the test mode are satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S040.

In step S040, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a test mode end command to the effect control board 120 (S040). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121, which has received the test mode end command, grasps that the test mode has ended, and causes the image control board 140 to end the display of the test mode suggestion image TE (see FIG. 16). output the command for

Subsequently, in step S041, the game control microcomputer 101 clears the interruption operation information stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b. As a result, even if the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on next time, it is possible not to shift to the test mode. After executing step S041, the process proceeds to step S019 shown in FIG.

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) shown in FIG. 21 every short period of time, such as 4 msec. When this main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started, the game control microcomputer 101 is shifted to a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled. In the main timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 generates a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, and a reach state for determining whether or not to enter a ready-to-win state in the effect symbol variation effect. A random number update process for updating the random number, the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern, the normal symbol random number (hit random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. is performed (S101).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (general winning opening sensor 10a, first starting opening sensor 11a, second starting opening sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big winning opening sensor 14a) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine PY1 , discharge port sensor 18a (see FIG. 6)) is read, and a prize ball command for dispensing prize balls corresponding to the type of the prize winning port is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. As a result, the set prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170 by the output process (S107) described later.

Here, in this embodiment, as described above, when the test mode is set, the input processing (S102) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not executed. That is, in the test mode, the game control microcomputer 101 reads the detection signal detected by the big winning opening sensor 14a, the detection signal detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a, and the detection signal detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. never Therefore, no prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170 . Therefore, even if a game ball shot by the player enters various winning holes in the test mode, it is possible to reliably prevent the player from receiving unintended prize balls.

Following the input process (S102), the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S103), a special action process (S104), and a normal action process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection process (S103), if there is a prize winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a or the second starting opening sensor 12a, it is determined that the number of pending memories corresponding to the winning opening detected is less than four. Random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (jackpot random numbers, hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10A)) are acquired as conditions. Also, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, normal pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10(B)) are acquired on the condition that the number of normal pattern reservations is less than four.

In the special operation process (S104), the random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103) are stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11A), the hit type determination table (see FIG. 9), the reach Judgment table (see FIG. 11(B)) and special figure variation pattern judgment table (see FIG. 12) are used for determination. Then, special symbols are displayed (fluctuation display and stop display) for showing the result of the jackpot lottery. When starting the variable display of the special symbols, a variable start command including information on the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasure area 104a). Moreover, when starting the stop display of a special design, a fluctuation stop command is set to the output buffer of RAM104 for a game. As a result of judging the jackpot random number, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game is performed to open the jackpot 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 9) corresponding to the type of jackpot. .

The game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol to the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasure area 104a) when starting the opening in the execution of the jackpot game. . When starting a round game, a round specifying command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasure area 104a). When starting the ending, the ending command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasure area 104a). Also, in the special action process (S104), when the game state is changed, etc., a game state designation command including information on the game state is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (RAM clear/erase area 104a). Also, in the special operation process (S104), if there is no memory of a random number such as a jackpot random number, a customer waiting standby command for causing the production control microcomputer 121 to execute a customer waiting production is set.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (S103), the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 11 (C)) is used for determination, and the normal symbol variation pattern selection table (Refer to FIG. 11(D)) is used to select the variation time of normal symbols according to the game state. Then, the display of the normal design (fluctuation display and stop display) for informing the determination result of the normal drawing lottery is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, when the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game is performed to open the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 13) according to the game state. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes base display processing (S106). In the base display process (S106), in the normal game state, based on the detection signal from the general winning opening sensor 10a, the detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 11a, and the detection signal from the second starting opening sensor 12a, the normal total number of prize balls (Total number of prize balls in normal game state) is calculated. Also, in the normal game state, the number of normal shot balls (the total number of shot balls in the normal game state) is calculated based on the detection signal from the outlet sensor 15a. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially calculates the normal base (the base in the normal game state), which is the ratio between the normal total number of prize balls and the normal number of shot balls. The game control microcomputer 101 sequentially displays the normal base in two digits (%) on the base display 300 regardless of the game state (in any game state). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially counts the total number of shot balls based on the detection signal from the outlet sensor 18a in all game states. In addition, since the counted normal total number of prize balls, normal number of shot balls, and total number of shot balls are stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b of the game RAM 104, even if the RAM clear is executed, these stored contents is never erased.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S108). In the above-mentioned each process, along with outputting the commands and the like set in the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasing area 104a) to the effect control board 120, the commands etc. set in the game RAM 104 (RAM clear erasing area 104a) payout control board 170. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, and ends this process.

[Power-off monitoring process] In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. NO) Terminate the process. The power cutoff signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage begins to drop due to power cutoff (for example, the power switch 195 is turned off). In step S110, if there is an input of a power-off signal (YES in S110), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed (whether it is ON). S111). That is, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear operation signal is received from the power board 190 when the power is cut off.

If the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (YES in S111), the game control microcomputer 101 stores cut-off operation information in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b (S112), and proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 has not been pressed (NO in S111), the process skips step S112 and proceeds to step S113. Thus, in the present embodiment, the conditions for shifting to the test mode include that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off (third condition).

In step S113, the checksum is calculated and stored in the RAM clear erasure area 104a of the game RAM 104 (S113), and the power off flag is turned ON (S114). Then, prohibition of access to the game RAM 104 is set (S115). This makes it impossible to write or read information to or from the game RAM 104 . After that, loop processing is performed without returning to the main side timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 21).

7. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG.

[Sub-control main processing] The production control microcomputer 121 provided in the production control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the production ROM 123 when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 23, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S1001). The sub-side power-off flag is a flag indicating that the power has been cut off. If the determination result in step S1001 is NO, that is, if the sub-side power cutoff flag is not ON, or if the contents of the production RAM 124 are not normal even if the sub-side power cutoff flag is ON, the production RAM 124 is initialized (S1002), and the process proceeds to step S1003.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to the power failure, but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received (S1011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S1011), it means that the RAM has been cleared. Therefore, at this time, the effect control microcomputer clears the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 (S1002), and issues a command to the image control board 140 to display the RAM clear suggesting image CL (see FIG. 16). Output. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1003 without clearing the effect RAM 124 .

In step S1003, other initial settings are made. In other initial settings, for example, settings of the effect CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed. Also, if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF. Further, if the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the test mode notification command in other initial settings (S1003), the effect control microcomputer 121 sends the image control board 140 a test mode suggestion image TE ( 16) is output, and a command for outputting the test mode sound from the speaker 620 is output.

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

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S1009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 24, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), input processing is first performed (S1201). In the input process (S1201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, lamp data output processing is performed (S1202). In the lamp data output process (S1202), set lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54) is sent to the sub-drive board so that the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 will emit light at a timing suitable for the production. 162. Thereby, the sub-drive board 162 controls the light emission of the frame lamp 56 and the board lamp 54 .

Next, drive control processing (S1203) is performed. In the drive control process (S1203), drive data is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the performance. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, watchdog timer processing (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this processing ends.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S1010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S1010), first, received command analysis process is performed (S1301). In the received command analysis process (S1301), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, and if received, executes the variation effect pattern selection process. Also, in the received command analysis process (S1301), it is determined whether or not an opening command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, and if received, an opening effect selection process is executed. Also, if the round designation command is received, the round effect selection process is executed, and if the ending command is received, the ending effect selection process is executed.

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

Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 121 performs lamp processing (S1304). In the lamp processing (S1304), lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54) is created and the time management of the lighting effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S1305) is performed. In the audio control process (S1305), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 620) is created, output to the audio control board 161, time management of audio effects, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 620 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed. Then, other processes such as updating various random numbers for determination of effects are executed (S1306), and this process ends.

8. Effect of this Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment (first embodiment), the game control board 100 can be set to the game mode or the test mode. Then, the game control board 100 is set to the test mode when receiving a RAM clear operation signal from the power supply board 190 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) provided outside the game control board 100 when the power is turned on. is possible. In addition, the game control board 100 receives a RAM clear operation signal from the power supply board 190 provided outside the game control board 100 when set to the test mode, and switches from the test mode to the game mode. is possible. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel pachinko game machine PY1 in which the mode set by the game control board 100 is switched when the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal from the outside.

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. It is possible to check if the base display 300) drives correctly. Then, as described above, the game control board 100 can switch from the test mode to the game mode when receiving the RAM clear operation signal from the power supply board 190 provided outside the game control board 100. .

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, the AT opening/closing member 14k performs the opening/closing operation so that the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 easily. Similarly, the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k performs an opening/closing operation so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 12. As shown in FIG. At this time (during the test mode), even if the game ball fired by the player should enter the big winning hole 14 or the electric chew 12D (second starting hole 12), the game control board 100 performs payout control. A prize ball command is not transmitted to the board 170, and no prize ball is awarded. Therefore, in the test mode, it is possible to reliably prevent situations in which unfair profits are given to the player.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 provided on the power supply board 190 is pressed, the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal. Thereby, the mode set by the game control board is switched. Thus, by using the RAM clear switch 191 provided outside the game control board 100, it is possible to provide a novel pachinko game machine PY1 in which the mode set by the game control board 100 is switched.

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. can be set to test mode. After that, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed again in the test mode, a RAM clear operation signal is transmitted to the game control board 100, and the test mode is switched to the game mode. Thus, by using the RAM clear switch 191 for clearing the RAM, it is possible to set the test mode immediately after turning on the power, and to switch from the test mode to the game mode.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed at the time of power shutdown, the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b of the game control board 100 stores the shutdown operation information (Fig. 22). Then, after the power is turned on and before shifting to the game mode, if the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the test mode process (S025) can be executed, while the RAM clear If no shutdown operation information is stored in the non-erase area 104b, the test mode process (S025) is not executed (see steps S024 and S025 shown in FIG. 19). In this way, in response to the pressing operation on the RAM clear switch 191 at the time of power shutdown, the novel pachinko game machine determines whether or not to execute the test mode process (S025) before shifting to the game mode after the power is turned on. It is possible to provide PY1.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the condition (third condition) that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off, and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. When the condition (second condition) is satisfied, the test mode process (S025) can be executed before the game mode is shifted to after the power is turned on. In this way, in order to execute the test mode process (S025), multiple operations are required, and it is possible to prevent the test mode process (S025) from being executed frequently before shifting to the game mode. . In other words, if the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned off, the test mode process (S025) is not executed even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. .

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the interruption operation information stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b is held (not erased). Therefore, after the RAM is cleared, the test mode processing (S025) is executed if the shutdown operation information is stored, while the test mode processing (S025) is not executed if the shutdown operation information is not stored. (see steps S022, S024, and S025 shown in FIG. 19). In other words, the game control board 100 can determine whether or not to execute the test mode process (S025) based on the operation of pressing the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned off without being affected by the RAM clear. be.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the condition (third condition) that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off and the condition (the second condition) that the RAM clear switch is pressed when the power is turned on ) is established, it is possible to execute the test mode process (S025) before shifting to the game mode. In this way, in order to execute the test mode process (S025), the same RAM clear switch 191 is operated when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, and it is possible to prevent complicated operations.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the operation to press the RAM clear switch 191 is performed at the time of power shutdown, the test mode is set before shifting to the game mode after the power is turned on. be. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel pachinko game machine PY1 that is set to the test mode immediately after the power is turned on according to the pressing operation on the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned off. Then, in this test mode, as described above, it is confirmed whether or not the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric tube opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, and base display device 300) are properly driven. is possible.

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

<Second form>
In the first form, the game control board 100, when the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) provided on the power supply board 190 is pressed while set to the test mode, the test mode I tried to switch from to game mode. On the other hand, in the second form, when the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, the mode changeover switch 192 (see FIG. 26) provided on the game control board 100 is pressed. , is configured to switch from the test mode to the game mode.

In the second form, as shown in FIG. 26, the reason why the game control board 100 is provided with the mode changeover switch 192 (special operating means) will be described. In the first and second forms, a RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190 (see FIGS. 6 and 26). Since the power board 190 is a board outside the game control board 100, the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal from the power board 190 outside.

Here, in the first form, as described above, when the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal from the external power supply board 190 while the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, it switches to the game mode. ing. However, there is a possibility that the game control board 100 may not be allowed to switch the mode based on a signal transmitted from the outside of the game control board 100 in the test of the game machine. In other words, the game control board 100, based on the signal from the switch or sensor provided in the game control board 100, although it is possible to switch the mode, the switch or not provided in the game control board 100 It may not be acceptable to switch modes based on signals from sensors.

Therefore, in the second form, as shown in FIG. 26, a mode changeover switch 192 is provided on the game control board 100 in order to deal with the above-described problems. This mode changeover switch 192 is capable of being pressed, and when pressed, a signal based on the pressing operation (hereinafter referred to as a “switching operation signal”) is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . Thus, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), when set to the test mode, based on the switching operation signal from the mode changeover switch 192 provided in the game control board 100, the test mode It is designed to switch from to game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reliably allow the game control board 100 to switch from the test mode to the game mode in the game machine test.

In addition, when the mode changeover switch 192 is provided on the game control board 100, there are the following merits. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control board 100 is arranged above the power supply board 190, and the power supply board 190 is arranged at the lowest side among the various control boards. ing. Therefore, there is a fact that it is difficult for employees of the game arcade to press the RAM clear switch 191 provided on the power board 190 . On the other hand, if a mode changeover switch 192 (not shown) is provided on the game control board 100 , the mode changeover switch 192 is easier to press than the RAM clear switch 191 . Thus, in the first form, the RAM clear switch 191 on the power supply board 190 is pressed to terminate the test mode, whereas in the second form, mode switching on the game control board 100 is performed when the test mode is terminated. Since the switch 192 is pressed down, the second mode can improve the operability when ending the test mode (in other words, switching from the test mode to the game mode) compared to the first mode. .

As described above, in the second embodiment, the condition for ending the test mode is to press the mode switch 192 . In the second embodiment, the conditions for shifting to the test mode are the same as the conditions for shifting to the test mode in the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

[Test Mode Processing] The second form of test mode processing (S025) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the test mode process (S025) of the first form shown in FIG. 20 will be mainly explained. As shown in FIG. 27, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines YES in the processing of step S038, in step S042 it determines whether or not the mode changeover switch 192 has been pressed. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a switching operation signal has been received from the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 . If the mode changeover switch 192 has not been pressed (NO in S042), the process returns to step S042 to continue the test mode. On the other hand, if the mode changeover switch 192 has been pressed (YES in S042), it means that the conditions for ending the test mode are satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S040. Thus, by pressing the mode switch 192, it is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second form, the game control board 100 can set the game mode or the test mode. Then, when the game control board 100 receives a RAM clear operation signal from the power supply board 190 (see FIG. 26) provided outside the game control board 100 when the power is turned on, it is possible to set the test mode. be. In addition, when the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, when the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed, it is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode. is. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel pachinko game machine PY1 in which the mode set by the game control board 100 is switched by operating the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 .

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second form, when the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, the main drive means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) It is possible to check whether it drives correctly. Then, as described above, the game control board 100 can switch from the test mode to the game mode when the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed. .

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second form, when the game control board 100 is set to the test mode, the AT opening/closing member 14k performs the opening/closing operation so that the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 easily. Similarly, the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k performs an opening/closing operation so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 12. As shown in FIG. At this time (during the test mode), even if the game ball shot by the player should enter the big winning hole 14 or the electric chew 12D (second starting hole 12), the game control board 100 performs payout control. A prize ball command is not transmitted to the board 170, and no prize ball is awarded. Therefore, in the test mode, it is possible to reliably prevent situations in which unfair profits are given to the player.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second form, when the power is turned on, the game control board 100 receives the RAM clearing operation signal from the power board 190 provided outside the game control board 100, and the test mode is executed. can be set to After that, when the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed in the test mode, the test mode is switched to the game mode. In this way, the game control board 100 is set to the test mode based on the RAM clear operation signal transmitted from the outside when the power is turned on, and the mode changeover switch 192 provided by itself (the game control board 100) is pressed down. Based on this, it is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second form, when the mode changeover switch 192 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed while in the test mode, the test mode is switched to the game mode. Thus, in the test of the game machine, even if the operation to press the RAM clear switch 191 provided on the power supply board 190 is not allowed to switch from the test mode to the game mode, the game control board 100 It is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode by pressing the mode changeover switch 192 provided in the .

<Third form>
In the first form, the game control board 100, when the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) provided on the power supply board 190 is pressed, sets the test mode immediately after turning on the power, and Switched from test mode to game mode. On the other hand, in the third form, when the RAM clear switch 193 (see FIG. 28) provided on the game control board 100 is pressed, the game control board 100 enters the test mode immediately after the power is turned on. It is configured to perform setting and switching from test mode to game mode.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the third form, the power board 190 is not provided with a RAM clear switch, and the game control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 193 (special operating means). Therefore, the game control board 100 can be set to the test mode when the RAM clear switch 193 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed when the power is turned on. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 can end the test mode when receiving a RAM clear operation signal from the RAM clear switch 193 provided on the game control board 100 when the power is turned on.

And in the third form, the game control board 100 switches from the test mode to the game mode when the RAM clear switch 193 provided on the game control board 100 is pressed while the test mode is set. Is possible. In other words, when the game control microcomputer 101 receives a RAM clear operation signal from the RAM clear switch 193 provided on the game control board 100 while the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the test mode, it can be set to the game mode. is.

Thus, in the third form, the game control board 100 does not execute the setting to the test mode immediately after turning on the power based on the signal transmitted from the outside, and the switching from the test mode to the game mode, but the game control Based on the RAM clear operation signal from the RAM clear switch 193 provided on the substrate 100, setting to the test mode immediately after power-on and switching from the test mode to the game mode are executed. Therefore, both the game control board 100 is set to the test mode immediately after the power is turned on and the game control board 100 is switched from the test mode to the game mode in the test of the game machine than the first form and the second form. It is possible to allow

<Fourth form>
In the first form, the game control board 100, when the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) provided on the power supply board 190 is pressed, sets the test mode immediately after turning on the power, and Switched from test mode to game mode. On the other hand, in the fourth form, the game control board 100, when the mode changeover switch 194 (see FIG. 29) provided on the game control board 100 is pressed, switches to the test mode immediately after the power is turned on. It is configured to perform setting and switching from test mode to game mode.

In the fourth mode, RAM clear switch 193 is provided on game control board 100 as shown in FIG. A mode changeover switch 194 (special operating means) is also provided on the game control board 100 . In the fourth form, the conditions for shifting to the test mode are only the following two conditions. That is, the first condition is that the power has been turned on by turning on the power switch 195, and the second condition is that the mode changeover switch 194 has been pressed when the power is turned on. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be set to the test mode by the switching operation signal based on the pressing operation to the mode switching switch 194 when the power is turned on. In this way, in the fourth mode, regardless of whether RAM clearing is executed or not, the game hall employee can set the test mode simply by pressing the mode changeover switch 194 when the power is turned on. Then, it is possible to set the test mode regardless of the operation when the power is turned off.

In the fourth form, the mode changeover switch 194 is pressed when the test mode end condition is set to the test mode. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be switched from the test mode to the game mode by the switching operation signal based on the pressing operation to the mode switching switch 194 when the test mode is set. In this way, it is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode regardless of the pressing operation on the RAM clear switch 193 .

<Fifth form>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the power is cut off, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b of the game RAM 104. (See steps S111 and S112). On the other hand, in the fifth form, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down as shown in FIG. I'm trying Note that in the fifth embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power substrate 190 (see FIG. 6), as in the first embodiment.

[Power Interruption Monitoring Process] The fifth form of power interruption monitoring process (S108) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the power-off monitoring process (S108) of the first form shown in FIG. 22 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 30, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines in step S111 that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed (YES in S111), the block operation information is stored in the RAM clear erase area 104a of the game RAM 104. is stored (S120). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111 that the RAM clear switch 191 has not been pressed (NO in S111), step S120 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S113.

[RAM clearing process] The fifth form of RAM clearing process (S018) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the RAM clearing process (S018) of the first form shown in FIG. 19 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 31, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear erasure area 104a after the process of step S020 (S050). If the cutoff operation information is stored (YES in S050), the cutoff operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b (S051), and the process proceeds to step S021. On the other hand, if the shutdown operation information is not stored (NO in S051), step S051 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S021. In step S021, all the memory contents stored in the RAM clear erase area 104a are erased.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, when the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear erasure area 104a when the power is turned off, the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM immediately before the RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on. It is stored in the clear non-erased area 104b (see step S051 in FIG. 31). As a result, as in the first mode, information indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed during power shutdown (shutoff operation information) can be maintained even if RAM clear is executed. Therefore, after the RAM clear is executed, if the blocking operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the game control board 100 can be set to the test mode.

<Sixth form>
In the first mode, one of the conditions (third condition) for transitioning to the test mode is that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the sixth form, as one of the conditions for shifting to the test mode (third condition), the game machine frame 2 is opened when the power is turned on.

In the sixth mode, the game machine frame 2 is provided with a frame open sensor 2a. The frame open sensor 2a detects opening of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 or opening of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 . In the following, it is assumed that the opening of the gaming machine frame 2 is detected when at least one of the opening of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 and the opening of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 is detected. A frame opening sensor for detecting opening of the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 and a sensor for detecting opening of the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22 may be separately provided.

As shown in FIG. 32, the frame opening sensor 2a is connected to the game control board 100. As shown in FIG. When the employee of the game hall opens the front door 23 with respect to the inner frame 21 or opens the inner frame 21 with respect to the outer frame 22, the frame opening sensor 2a detects the game control board. 100, a signal based on the fact that the gaming machine frame 2 is open (hereinafter referred to as "frame open signal") is output.

Thus, in the sixth form, as one of the conditions for shifting to the test mode (third condition), the game control board 100 may receive the frame opening signal when the power is turned on. As conditions for shifting to the test mode, the first condition and the second condition are the same as in the first mode. That is, the first condition is that the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 195 . Also, the second condition is that the RAM clear is executed.

[RAM clearing process] The sixth form of RAM clearing process (S018) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the RAM clearing process (S018) of the first form shown in FIG. 19 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 33, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the frame open sensor 2a is ON after the process of step S023 (S060). In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the frame open signal is received from the frame open sensor 2a. If the frame open signal has been received (YES in S060), the test mode process (S025) will be executed and the test mode will be set. On the other hand, if the frame open signal is not received (NO in S060), the test mode process (S025) is not executed, so the game mode is set.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the sixth form, when the power is turned on, the employee of the game hall presses down the RAM clear switch 191 and performs the opening operation to the game machine frame 2. The control microcomputer 101 receives the RAM clear operation signal and the frame open signal. Thus, the game control board 100 can be set to the test mode based on the RAM clearing operation signal and the frame opening signal received when the power is turned on.

By the way, in the sixth mode, the reason why the gaming machine frame 2 is opened when the power is turned on as one of the conditions (third condition) for shifting to the test mode will be explained. In order to shift to the test mode, the employee of the game hall must press the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned on. Here, the RAM clear switch 191 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Therefore, basically, in a situation where an employee of the game arcade presses the RAM clear switch 191, the game machine frame 2 is open (mainly the inner frame 21 is opened with respect to the outer frame 22). there are many). In this manner, in the sixth embodiment, in view of the situation in which the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, when the power is turned on, if the game machine frame 2 is opened by an employee of the game machine, the test mode is set. If the employee does not open the game machine frame 2, the test mode is not set.

<Seventh form>
In the first mode, one of the conditions (third condition) for transitioning to the test mode is that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the seventh mode, as one of the conditions for shifting to the test mode (third condition), the gaming machine frame 2 is opened when the power is cut off.

In the seventh mode, as in the sixth mode shown in FIG. 32, the frame opening sensor 2a is connected to the game control board 100, and when the game machine frame 2 is opened by the employee of the game arcade, the frame is detected by the frame opening sensor 2a. An open signal is output to the game control board 100 . And, in the seventh form, as one of the conditions for shifting to the test mode (third condition), the game control board 100 may receive a frame opening signal at the time of power shutdown. As conditions for shifting to the test mode, the first condition and the second condition are the same as in the first mode.

[Power Interruption Monitoring Process] The seventh embodiment of the power interruption monitoring process (S108) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the power-off monitoring process (S108) of the first form shown in FIG. 22 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 34, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines YES in the process of step S110, it determines whether or not the frame open sensor 2a is ON (S060). In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the frame open signal is received from the frame open sensor 2a. If the frame open signal has been received (YES at S130), cutoff operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erase area 104b (S112). On the other hand, if the frame open signal has not been received (NO in S130), the process proceeds to step S113.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the seventh embodiment, if the employee of the game hall performs the opening operation to the game machine frame 2 when the power is cut off, the game control microcomputer 101 clears the RAM and does not erase it. Blocking operation information is stored in the area 104b. After that, when the power is turned on, if the employee of the game parlor presses the RAM clear switch 191, it is possible to set the test mode. In this way, when the power is turned off, the employee of the game hall can set the test mode immediately after the power is turned on on condition that the operation other than pressing the RAM clear switch 191 (opening operation to the game machine frame 2) is performed. be.

By the way, in the seventh mode, the reason why the gaming machine frame 2 is opened when the power is cut off as one of the conditions (the third condition) for shifting to the test mode will be explained. When the power is cut off, the employee of the game arcade turns off the power switch 195 . Here, the power switch 195 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Therefore, basically, when the employee of the game arcade is performing the OFF operation on the power switch 195, the gaming machine frame 2 is open (mainly the inner frame 21 is open to the outer frame 22). there are many). In this manner, in the seventh mode, in consideration of the situation where the power switch 195 is turned off, if the game machine frame 2 is opened by an employee of the game arcade when the power is turned off, the test mode can be set immediately after the power is turned on. On the other hand, if the employee of the game arcade does not open the game machine frame 2, the test mode cannot be set immediately after the power is turned on.

<Eighth form>
In the above-described first form, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), when set to the test mode, controls so as not to give prize balls even if game balls enter various winning holes. was On the other hand, in the eighth form, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) controls so that the game balls cannot be shot toward the game area 6 when the test mode is set.

In the eighth mode, the game control board 100 outputs a launch control stop signal to the payout control board 170 when the test mode is started. Accordingly, when the payout control microcomputer 171 of the payout control board 170 receives the discharge control stop signal, it controls the discharge solenoid 72s of the discharge device 72 via the discharge control circuit 175 so as not to drive. As a result, when the test mode is set, game balls are not shot toward the game area 6 even if the player rotates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

Then, when the test mode ends, the game control board 100 outputs a firing stop release signal to the payout control board 170 . Accordingly, when the payout control microcomputer 171 of the payout control board 170 receives the firing stop release signal, it controls the firing solenoid 72s of the firing device 72 so that it can be driven. As a result, when the test mode is switched to the game mode, the game ball is shot toward the game area 6 when the player rotates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

[RAM clearing process] The eighth form of RAM clearing process (S018) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the RAM clearing process (S018) of the first form shown in FIG. 19 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 35, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines YES in the process of step S024, it outputs a firing control stop signal to the payout control board 170 (S070). Accordingly, as described above, the shooting solenoid 72 s is not driven, so the game ball is not shot toward the game area 6 . Then, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a firing stop release signal to the payout control board 170 through the test mode process of step S025 (S071). Thereby, as described above, the shooting solenoid 72s can be driven, and the game ball can be shot toward the game area 6. FIG.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the eighth form, it is possible to prevent game balls from being shot toward the game area 6 even if the handle 72k is operated while the test mode is set. . As a result, when the test mode is set, the AT opening/closing member 14k performs the opening/closing operation, and even if the electric chew opening/closing member 12k performs the opening/closing operation, the game ball does not enter the big winning hole 14 or the electric chew 12D (first 2 There is no ball entering the starting port 12). Therefore, in the test mode, it is possible to reliably prevent unfair profit from being given to the player.

In addition, while the test mode is set as in the eighth form, the game ball is controlled so as not to be shot toward the game area 6, and while the test mode is set as in the first form, The eighth form is more preferable than the first form when compared to the case where control is performed so that prize balls are not awarded. In the eighth mode, since the game ball does not flow down the game area 6 while the test mode is set, it is possible to eliminate the possibility of ball biting occurring in the big winning device 14D and the electric chew 12D. It is from.

<Ninth form>
In the first embodiment, the condition for ending the test mode is that the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. In the second embodiment, the condition for ending the test mode is that the mode changeover switch 192 is pressed. On the other hand, in the ninth form, the test mode is automatically terminated when a specific time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the test mode was set.

[RAM clearing process] The test mode process (S025) of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. However, the difference from the test mode process (S025) of the first form shown in FIG. 20 will be mainly explained. As shown in FIG. 36, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines YES in the processing of step S038, it determines whether or not a specific time (for example, 5 minutes) has passed since the test mode processing (S025) was started. do. If the specific time has not passed (NO in S043), it is not the time to end the test mode, so the process of step S043 is executed again. On the other hand, if the specific time has passed (YES in S043), it is time to end the test mode, so the process proceeds to step S040.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the ninth form, it is possible for the employee of the game hall to eliminate the operation of the operation means for switching from the test mode to the game mode. In other words, the employee of the amusement arcade can end the test mode without performing any operation after setting the test mode after the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game hall staff from forgetting to end the test mode and keeping the test mode.

In the ninth form, until the test mode ends, the game control board 100 controls not to award prize balls or to control game balls not to be shot toward the game area 6 (second 8) is preferred. If, by any chance, the operating hours start before the specified time has elapsed since the test mode was set, and the game ball shot by the player enters the big winning hole 14 or the electric chew 12D, the player may This is in order to reliably prevent the situation of giving unfair profits to Note that the specific time until the test mode ends is at least the time until all the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chewing opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, and base display device 300) are finished driving. should be ensured.

<Tenth form>
In the first form, in the test mode (confirmation mode), the game control board 100 drives each main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300). made it On the other hand, in the tenth form, in the test mode (confirmation mode), the game control board 100 drives each main driving means and can input detection signals from each sensor. Here, before describing the tenth mode, the problems of the above-described first to ninth modes will be described.

The game control board 100 is connected with a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, and a discharge opening sensor 18a. Therefore, the game control board 100 can input detection signals output from these sensors. In addition, below, as sensors connected to the game control board 100, the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the big winning opening sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a (the second opening sensor to be described later) The first general prize winning hole sensor 10x, the second general prize winning hole sensor 10y, the third general prize winning hole sensor 10z), and the discharge hole sensor 18a are called "main detection means" respectively. In addition, the main detection means and the main drive means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) correspond to "electric connection means" connected to the game control board 100. .

In addition, in the tenth form, three general prize-winning holes 10 are arranged in the game area 6 as in the first form shown in FIG. Therefore, in the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 37, the general winning opening 10 arranged in the left game area 6L is designated as the "first general winning opening 10A" so that these three general winning openings 10 can be distinguished from each other. I will call it In addition, of the two general winning openings 10 arranged in the right gaming area 6R, the right general winning opening is called a "second general winning opening 10B", and the left general winning opening 10 is called a "third general winning opening." We will call it 10C.

As shown in FIG. 38, the first general winning hole sensor 10x is provided in the first general winning hole 10A, and detects a game ball that has won (entered) the first general winning hole 10A. be. The second general winning hole sensor 10y is provided in the second general winning hole 10B and detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning hole 10B. The third general winning slot sensor 10z is provided in the third general winning slot 10C and detects a game ball that has entered the third general winning slot 10C. Thus, each main detection means (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, big winning sensor 14a, first general winning sensor 10x, second general winning sensor 10y, third general winning sensor 10z , outlet sensor 18a, and gate sensor 13a) output a detection signal to the game control board 100 when a game ball is detected.

In the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 38, a RAM clear switch 193 is arranged on the game control board 100 as in the third form (see FIG. 28). That is, in the tenth form, unlike the first form (see FIG. 6), the RAM clear switch 191 is not arranged on the power supply board 190 .

By the way, in the first to ninth embodiments described above, it was not confirmed in the test mode whether or not each main detection means operates correctly. In other words, in the test mode described above, there is no method for confirming whether or not each main detection means is correctly outputting the detection signal. Therefore, in the on-site replacement method, if a game hall employee assembles the pachinko game machine PY1, but the player plays a game while the main detection means is not operating properly, the game will not be played. There is a risk of giving a person a great disadvantage.

Therefore, in the tenth form, in the test mode, the main detection means (the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the big winning opening sensor 14a, the first general winning opening sensor 10x, the second general It is configured so that it can be confirmed that the winning hole sensor 10y, the third general winning hole sensor 10z, and the discharge hole sensor 18a) operate correctly. Here, since the conditions for shifting to the test mode in the tenth form are the same as the conditions for shifting to the test mode in the first form, description thereof will be omitted.

In the test mode of the tenth form, confirmation intervals are assigned for confirming whether each main drive means and each main detection means are operating correctly. That is, as shown in FIG. 40, first, there is a confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a. Secondly, there is a confirmation section for the electric tube opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a. Thirdly, there is a confirmation section for the display devices 8 . Fourth, there is a confirmation interval for the base display 300 . Fifth, there is a confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a. Next, sixthly, there is a confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x. Next, seventh, there is a confirmation section for the second general winning hole sensor 10y. Next, eighth, there is a confirmation section for the third general winning hole sensor 10z. Next, ninth, there is a confirmation section for the outlet sensor 18a. Finally, tenth, there is a confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a.

In this way, in the test mode of the tenth form, it is possible to confirm whether the target main drive means or main detection means is operating correctly for each confirmation section. Specifically, in the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, the opening/closing operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k is repeatedly performed. In other words, the AT opening/closing member 14k repeats the opening/closing operation until the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a is completed.

Then, in the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, the AT opening/closing member 14k is opened. The ball is entered toward the mouth 14. Thus, when the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, the big winning hole sensor 14a outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 inputs the detection signal. become.

In the tenth form, when it is a confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, when the employee of the game hall presses down the RAM clear switch 193, the electric chewing opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a is switched to the confirmation section. In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed down, it remains in the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning hole sensor 14a under the condition of his/her own operation. It is possible to secure

Next, in the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is repeatedly opened and closed. In other words, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k repeats the opening/closing operation until the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a is completed.

In the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is opened. The ball is entered toward the second starting port 12. - 特許庁Thereby, when the game ball entering the second starting hole 12 is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a, the second starting hole sensor 12a outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 outputs the detection signal. will have to enter.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the amusement arcade presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation interval for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second start sensor 12a, the confirmation interval for the display devices 8 is entered. It is supposed to be replaced. In other words, as long as the RAM clear switch 193 is not pressed, the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a remains. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting hole sensor 12a under the condition of his/her own operation. It is possible to secure time to let

Next, in the confirmation section for the display devices 8, the display devices 8 emit light in a special light emission mode. The special light emission mode of the tenth form is the display device 8 (first special figure indicator 81a, second special figure indicator 81b, general figure indicator 82, special figure reservation indicator 83, general figure reservation indicator 84) This is a light emission mode in which all the LEDs included in . In other words, the indicators 8 continue to emit light in the special light emission mode until the confirmation period for the indicators 8 ends.

In the tenth form, when the game hall employee presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation interval for the display devices 8, the confirmation interval for the base display device 300 is entered. In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the displays 8 remains.

Next, in the confirmation section for the base display 300, the base display 300 emits light in a special light emission mode. Note that the base indicator 300 displays a normal base (specific value) as in the first mode. As shown in FIG. 39, the base display 300 includes a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340. (4-digit 7-segment display)". In the specific light emission mode, the LEDs included in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 do not light up, while all the LEDs included in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 continue to light up. This is the light emission mode (“8.8.”) (see FIG. 40). In this way, the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 continue to emit light in the specific light emission mode until the confirmation section for the base display 300 ends.

In the tenth form, when an employee of the amusement arcade presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation section for the base display 300, the section is switched to the confirmation section for the first start sensor 11a. . In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the base display 300 remains.

Next, in the confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a, the employee of the game hall, with the front door 23 opened, enters the game ball toward the first starting opening 11 by hand. Thus, when the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a, the first starting hole sensor 11a outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 outputs the detection signal. will have to enter.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the game parlor presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a, the confirmation section for the first general winning opening sensor 10x is changed. It's becoming In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a remains. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the first starting hole sensor 11a under the condition of his/her own operation. is possible.

Next, in the confirmation section for the first general winning opening sensor 10x, the employee of the game hall, with the front door 23 opened, manually enters the game ball toward the first general winning opening 10A. Thus, when the game ball entering the first general winning hole 10A is detected by the first general winning hole sensor 10x, the first general winning hole sensor 10x outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 detects that A detection signal is input.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the game parlor presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation interval for the first general winning opening sensor 10x, the confirmation interval for the second general winning opening sensor 10y is changed. It has become. In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the first general winning opening sensor 10x remains. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x under the condition of his/her own operation, thereby ensuring time for the game ball to enter the first general winning hole 10A. It is possible to

Next, in the confirmation section for the second general winning opening sensor 10y, the employee of the game hall, with the front door 23 opened, manually enters the game ball toward the second general winning opening 10B. Thus, when the game ball entering the second general winning hole 10B is detected by the second general winning hole sensor 10y, the second general winning hole sensor 10y outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 A detection signal is input.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the game parlor presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation section for the second general winning opening sensor 10y, the confirmation section for the third general winning opening sensor 10z is switched to. It has become. In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the second general winning opening sensor 10y remains. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the second general winning hole sensor 10y under the condition of his/her own operation, so as to secure the time for the game ball to enter the second general winning hole 10B. It is possible to

Next, in the confirmation section for the third general winning opening sensor 10z, the employee of the game hall, with the front door 23 opened, manually enters the game ball toward the third general winning opening 10C. Thus, when the game ball entering the third general winning hole 10C is detected by the third general winning hole sensor 10z, the third general winning hole sensor 10z outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 A detection signal is input.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the game parlor presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the confirmation section for the third general winning hole sensor 10z, the section is switched to the confirmation section for the discharge hole sensor 18a. there is In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed down, the confirmation section for the third general winning opening sensor 10z remains. In this way, the employee of the game hall can finish the confirmation section for the third general winning hole sensor 10z under the condition of his/her own operation, thereby ensuring time for the game ball to enter the third general winning hole 10C. It is possible to

Next, in the confirmation section for the discharge port sensor 18a, the employee of the game parlor, with the front door 23 opened, enters the game ball toward the out port 19 by hand. As a result, when the game ball entering the out port 19 passes through the discharge port, the game ball is detected by the discharge port sensor 18a. As a result, the outlet sensor 18a outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 inputs the detection signal.

In the tenth form, when the employee of the amusement arcade presses the RAM clear switch 193 during the checking section for the outlet sensor 18a, the section switches to the checking section for the gate sensor 13a. In other words, unless the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, the confirmation section for the outlet sensor 18a remains. In this way, the employee of the game parlor can finish the confirmation section for the discharge port sensor 18a on the condition of his/her own operation, so that it is possible to secure the time for the game ball to enter the discharge port.

Finally, in the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a, the employee of the game parlor manually passes (enters) the game ball through the gate 13 with the front door 23 opened. Thus, when the game ball passing through the gate 13 is detected by the gate sensor 13a, the gate sensor 13a outputs a detection signal, and the game control board 100 inputs the detection signal.

By the way, when the test mode is set, the employees of the amusement arcade know that the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) are being driven. can be checked to see if the main drive means is operating correctly. However, the main detection means (first starting sensor 11a, second starting sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big winning sensor 14a, first general winning sensor 10x, second general winning sensor 10y, third general winning sensor Even if the mouth sensor 10z, the outlet sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a) output the detection signal to the game control board 100, the staff of the game hall can confirm whether the main detection means is operating correctly. Can not.

Therefore, in the tenth form, it is configured such that whether or not the main detection means is operating correctly can be confirmed by the display mode of the base display 300 (predetermined notification means). Furthermore, the display mode of the base display 300 enables confirmation of which confirmation section the vehicle is currently in, as well as confirmation of whether the main drive means is operating correctly.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, first, when it is a confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k (first main drive means) and the big winning opening sensor 14a (first main detection means), game control The substrate 100 displays "H1" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 (lights up so that "H1" is displayed). Therefore, if an employee of the game hall sees "H1" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can grasp that it is a confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a. can. Also, at this time, the game control board 100 is executing the opening/closing operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k, and displays “0” in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 . Therefore, when an employee of the game hall sees "0" in the third display area 330, he or she can know that the AT opening/closing member 14k is operating properly. Displaying "H1" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 and displaying "0" in the third display area 330 corresponds to "first drive notification".

Then, when it is the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning hole sensor 14a, the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the big winning hole sensor 14a, and in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 , to display the number of balls entering the big prize opening 14 (light is emitted to indicate the number of entering balls). In other words, when the game control board 100 first receives a detection signal from the big winning opening sensor 14a after entering the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, "1" is displayed in the fourth display area 340. After that, when a detection signal is input from the big winning opening sensor 14a, "2" is displayed in the fourth display area 340. FIG. The game control board 100 displays "-" in the fourth display area 340 if the detection signal is not input from the big winning slot sensor 14a. In this way, if an employee of the game parlor sees the number indicating the number of balls entering the big winning gate 14 in the fourth display area 340, he can confirm that the big winning gate sensor 14a is properly driven. It is possible. Displaying "H1" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 and displaying "number" in the fourth display area 340 corresponds to "first detection notification".

Next, when it is a confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a, the game control board 100 displays "H2" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300. display. Therefore, if an employee of the game hall sees 'H2' in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he or she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the electric tube opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a. be able to. At this time, the game control board 100 is executing the opening/closing operation of the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k, and displays "0" in the third display area 330 of the base display 300. FIG. Therefore, if the employee of the game hall sees "0" in the third display area 330, he/she can grasp that the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is operating properly. Displaying "H2" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 and displaying "0" in the third display area 330 corresponds to "second drive notification".

Then, when it is the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a, the game control board 100 inputs the detection signal from the second starting opening sensor 12a, the fourth display area of the base display 300 At 340, the number of balls entering the second starting port 12 is displayed (light is emitted to indicate the number of balls entering). In addition, the game control board 100 displays "-" in the fourth display area 340 if the detection signal is not input from the second start sensor 12a. In this way, if the employee of the game parlor sees the number indicating the number of balls entering the second starting hole 12 in the fourth display area 340, he can confirm that the second starting hole sensor 12a is properly driven. Is possible. Displaying "H2" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 and displaying "number" in the fourth display area 340 corresponds to "second detection notification".

Next, when it is the confirmation section for the display devices 8, the game control board 100 displays “H3” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display device 300. FIG. Therefore, when an employee of the game parlor sees "H3" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the display devices 8. FIG. Also, at this time, the game control board 100 causes the display devices 8 to emit light in the special light emission mode, so that the third display area 330 of the base display device 300 displays “0”. Therefore, if an employee of the game parlor sees "0" in the third display area 330, he/she can grasp that the display devices 8 are operating correctly. It should be noted that the game control board 100 displays “0” in the fourth display area 340 when it is the confirmation section for the display device 8 .

Next, when it is the confirmation section for the base display 300 , the game control board 100 displays “H4” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 . Therefore, if the employee of the game hall sees "H4" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the base display 300. FIG. At this time, as described above, the game control board 100 causes the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 to emit light in a specific light emission mode ("8.", "8."). there is Therefore, if an employee of the game parlor sees "8.8." .

Next, the game control board 100 displays “H5” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 when it is the confirmation section for the first start sensor 11a. Therefore, when an employee of the game arcade sees "H5" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the first start sensor 11a. At this time, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first starting hole sensor 11a, the number of balls entering the first starting hole 11 is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. (Lights up to indicate the number of incoming balls). In addition, the game control board 100 displays "-" in the fourth display area 340 if the detection signal is not input from the first start sensor 11a. In this way, if the employee of the game parlor sees the number indicating the number of balls entering the first starting hole 11 in the fourth display area 340, he can confirm that the first starting hole sensor 11a is properly driven. Is possible.

Next, the game control board 100 displays “H6” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 when it is the confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x. Therefore, if the employee of the game hall sees "H6" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x. Also, at this time, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first general winning hole sensor 10x, the number of balls entering the first general winning hole 10A is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. Display (illuminate to indicate the number of balls entered). In addition, the game control board 100 always displays "-" in the third display area 330, and if the detection signal is not input from the first general winning hole sensor 10x, the fourth display area 340 also displays "-". ” is displayed. In this way, if the employee of the game hall sees the number indicating the number of balls entering the first general prize winning opening 10A in the fourth display area 340, he can confirm that the first starting opening sensor 11a is properly driven. It is possible to

Next, the game control board 100 displays “H7” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 when it is the confirmation section for the second general winning hole sensor 10y. Therefore, if the employee of the game hall sees "H7" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the second general winning hole sensor 10y. Also at this time, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the second general winning hole sensor 10y, the number of balls entering the second general winning hole 10B is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. Display (illuminate to indicate the number of balls entered). In addition, the game control board 100 always displays "-" in the third display area 330, and if the detection signal is not input from the second general winning opening sensor 10y, the fourth display area 340 also displays "-". ” is displayed. In this way, when the employee of the game hall sees the number indicating the number of balls entering the second general prize-winning opening 10B in the fourth display area 340, it can be confirmed that the second general prize-winning opening sensor 10y is correctly driven. It is possible to confirm.

Next, the game control board 100 displays “H8” in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 when it is the confirmation section for the third general winning hole sensor 10z. Therefore, if the employee of the game hall sees "H8" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the third general winning hole sensor 10z. Also, at this time, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the third general winning hole sensor 10z, the number of balls entering the third general winning hole 10C is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. Display (illuminate to indicate the number of passing balls). In addition, the game control board 100 always displays "-" in the third display area 330, and if the detection signal is not input from the third general winning opening sensor 10z, the fourth display area 340 also displays "-". ” is displayed. In this way, when an employee of the game parlor sees the number indicating the number of balls passing to the third general prize winning hole 10C in the fourth display area 340, he can confirm that the third general prize winning hole sensor 10z is correctly driven. It is possible to confirm.

Finally, the game control board 100 displays "H0" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 when it is the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a. Therefore, if an employee of the game hall sees "H0" in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, he/she can understand that it is a confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a. Also at this time, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the gate sensor 13a, it displays the number of balls entering the gate 13 (the number of passing balls) in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 ( light up to indicate the number of balls entered). The game control board 100 always displays "-" in the third display area 330, and displays "-" in the fourth display area 340 if the detection signal is not input from the gate sensor 13a. It's like In this way, the employee of the game hall can confirm that the gate sensor 13a is properly driven by looking at the number indicating the number of balls passing through the gate 13 in the fourth display area 340. FIG.

As described above, in the test mode, by looking at the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330 of the base display 300, which main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric tuning member 12k, It is possible to grasp whether the display devices 8 and the base display device 300) are being driven. Therefore, the display of the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330 on the base display 300 corresponds to "drive notification". Also, in the test mode, by looking at the first display area 310, the second display area 320 and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300, which main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first start sensor 11a, first general prize-winning sensor 10x, second general prize-winning sensor 10y, third general prize-winning sensor 10z, discharge port sensor 18a, and gate sensor 13a) output detection signals. (operating) can be grasped. Therefore, the displays in the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the fourth display area 340 on the base display 300 correspond to "detection notification" and "identification notification".

By the way, in the test mode of the tenth form, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general winning opening sensor 10y , the third general prize winning opening sensor 10z, the discharge opening sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a) output the detection signal, and when it is a confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a, the employee of the game hall enters the RAM By pressing the clear switch 193, the test mode can be terminated. In other words, even if the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed during the confirmation period for the gate sensor 13a, the test mode does not necessarily end. This is based on the following reasons.

In the test mode of the tenth form, each main detection means is operating correctly by having a game ball enter each ball entrance, discharge port, and gate 13 in each confirmation section. will be confirmed. However, since there are many confirmation sections, the player may forget to confirm the operation of some of the main detection means. Therefore, in the tenth form, the test mode can be terminated on condition that the game control board 100 has input the detection signals from all the main detection means so as not to cause the player's check omission. there is

And, in the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 42, when the game control board 100 has not input the detection signal from all the main detection means, the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed down in the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a. Then, it returns to the confirmation section (see FIG. 41) for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a. Thus, after returning to the confirmation section, the employee of the amusement arcade searches for the confirmation section indicated by "-" in the fourth display area 340 while pressing the RAM clear switch 193. FIG. As a result, it is possible to identify the main detection means that has forgotten to check the operation, and prevent omission of checking.

In addition, in the tenth form, since it is possible to return from the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a (see FIG. 42) to the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a (see FIG. 41), the desired main driving means or It is possible to perform the confirmation work of the main detection means again. For example, it is assumed that although the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k has not been sufficiently confirmed, the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a has ended. In this case, the RAM clear switch 193 is pushed down to set the confirmation period for the gate sensor 13a, and then the RAM clear switch 193 is pushed down again. As a result, it is possible to return to the confirmation section (see FIG. 41) for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a to check the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

[Test Mode Processing] The test mode processing (S025) of the tenth form will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, the game control microcomputer 101 first outputs a test mode notification command to the effect control board 120 in the test mode process (S025) (S201). As a result, the test mode suggestion image TE (see FIG. 16) is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the test mode sound (see FIG. 16) is output from the speaker 620. FIG.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes AT solenoid confirmation display processing (S202). By this AT solenoid confirmation display processing (S202), "H1" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). Subsequently, AT solenoid drive display processing is executed (S203). By this AT solenoid drive display processing (S203), the AT opening/closing member 14k repeats the opening/closing operation, and "0" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening sensor 14a (S204). If not (NO in S204), proceed to step S206. On the other hand, if it has been input (YES in S204), a large winning opening sensor detection display process is executed (S205), and the process proceeds to step S206. In the big winning hole sensor detection display process (S205), a number indicating the number of balls entering the big winning hole 14 is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). It should be noted that if the detection signal has never been input from the big winning hole sensor 14a, the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 displays "-".

At step S206, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation is not performed (NO in S206), it is not the time to finish checking the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, so the process returns to step S204. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S207 in order to move to the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second start opening sensor 12a.

In step S207, the game control microcomputer 101 executes electric tuning solenoid confirmation display processing. "H2" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 by the electric tuning solenoid confirmation display process (S207) (see FIG. 41). Subsequently, an electric tuning solenoid drive display process is executed (S208). By this electric tuning solenoid drive display process (S208), the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k repeats the opening/closing operation, and "0" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting opening sensor 12a (S209). If not (NO in S209), proceed to step S211. On the other hand, if it is input (YES in S209), the second start opening sensor detection display process is executed (S210), and the process proceeds to step S211. In the second starting opening sensor detection display process (S210), a number indicating the number of balls entering the second starting opening 12 is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). If the detection signal is never input from the second starting port sensor 12a, the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 displays "-".

At step S211, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S211), it is not the time to finish checking the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting port sensor 12a, so the process returns to step S209. On the other hand, if a pressing operation has been performed (YES in S211), the process proceeds to step S212 shown in FIG.

In step S212, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a display confirmation display process. As a result of this display confirmation display processing (S212), "H3" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). Subsequently, a display drive display process is executed (S213). By this display drive display processing (S213), the display 8 emits light in a special light emission mode, and "00" is displayed in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. (See FIG. 41).

Subsequently, in step S214, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If no pressing operation has been performed (NO in S214), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the display devices 8, so the process returns to step S214. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S214), the process proceeds to step S215 in order to move to the confirmation section for the base display 300. FIG.

In step S215, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a base indicator confirmation display process. By this base indicator confirmation display process (S215), "H4" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base indicator 300 (see FIG. 41). Subsequently, a base display drive display process is executed (S216). By this base display drive display processing (S216), the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 emit light in the specific light emission mode ("8.", "8.").

Subsequently, in step S217, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S217), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the base display 300, so the process returns to step S217. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S218 in order to move to the confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a.

In step S218, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a first start opening sensor confirmation display process. "H5" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 by the first starting opening sensor confirmation display process (S218) (see FIG. 42). In addition, "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 by the first starting opening sensor confirmation display process (S218) (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting port sensor 11a (S219). If not (NO in S219), proceed to step S221. On the other hand, if it is input (YES in S219), the first starting opening sensor detection display process is executed (S220), and the process proceeds to step S221. In the first starting opening sensor detection display process (S220), a number indicating the number of balls entering the first starting opening 11 is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). If the detection signal is never input from the first starting port sensor 11a, the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 displays "-".

In step S221, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S221), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the first starting port sensor 11a, so the process returns to step S219. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S221), the process proceeds to step S222 shown in FIG. 45 in order to move to the confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x.

In step S222, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a first general winning opening sensor confirmation display process. "H6" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 by the first general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S222) (see FIG. 42). In addition, "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 by the first general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S222) (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first general winning hole sensor 10x (S223). If not (NO in S223), proceed to step S225. On the other hand, if it is input (YES in S225), the first general winning opening sensor detection display process is executed (S224), and the process proceeds to step S225. In the first general winning opening sensor detection display process (S224), a number indicating the number of balls entering the first general winning opening 10A is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). If the detection signal is not input from the first general winning hole sensor 10x even once, the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 displays "-".

In step S225, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S225), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the first general winning hole sensor 10x, so the process returns to step S223. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S225), the process proceeds to step S226 in order to shift to the confirmation section for the second general winning opening sensor 10y.

In step S226, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a second general winning opening sensor confirmation display process. "H7" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 by the second general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S226) (see FIG. 42). Also, by the second general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S226), "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second general prize winning opening sensor 10y (S227). If not (NO in S227), proceed to step S229. On the other hand, if it is input (YES in S227), the second general winning opening sensor detection display process is executed (S228), and the process proceeds to step S229. In the second general winning opening sensor detection display process (S228), a number indicating the number of balls entering the second general winning opening 10B is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). It should be noted that if the detection signal has never been input from the second general prize winning opening sensor 10y, the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 displays "-".

In step S229, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S229), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the second general winning opening sensor 10y, so the process returns to step S227. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S229), the process proceeds to step S230 in order to move to the confirmation section for the third general winning opening sensor 10z.

In step S230, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a third general winning opening sensor confirmation display process. By this third general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S230), "H8" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). Also, by the third general winning hole sensor confirmation display process (S230), "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the third general winning hole sensor 10z (S231). If not (NO in S231), proceed to step S233. On the other hand, if it is input (YES in S231), the third general winning opening sensor detection display process is executed (S232), and the process proceeds to step S233. In the third general winning opening sensor detection display process (S232), a number indicating the number of balls entering the third general winning opening 10C is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). It should be noted that if the detection signal has never been input from the third general winning hole sensor 10z, "-" is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. FIG.

In step S233, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S233), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the third general winning opening sensor 10z, so the process returns to step S231. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S233), the process proceeds to step S234 shown in FIG. 46 in order to shift to the confirmation section for the outlet sensor 18a.

In step S234, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a discharge port sensor confirmation display process. "H9" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 by the outlet sensor confirmation display processing (S234) (see FIG. 42). Also, by the outlet sensor confirmation display processing (S234), "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the outlet sensor 18a (S235). If not (NO in S235), proceed to step S237. On the other hand, if it has been input (YES in S235), an outlet sensor detection display process is executed (S236), and the process proceeds to step S237. In the outlet sensor detection display process (S236), a number indicating the number of balls entering the outlet (the number of balls passing) is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). If no detection signal has been input from the outlet sensor 18a, "-" is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. FIG.

In step S237, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S237), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the outlet sensor 18a, so the process returns to step S235. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S237), the process proceeds to step S238 in order to shift to the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a.

In step S238, the game control microcomputer 101 executes gate sensor confirmation display processing. By this gate sensor confirmation display process (S238), "H0" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). Also, by the gate sensor confirmation display process (S238), "-" is displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor 13a (S239). If not (NO in S239), proceed to step S241. On the other hand, if it is input (YES at S239), gate sensor detection display processing is executed (S240), and the process proceeds to step S241. In the gate sensor detection display process (S240), a number indicating the number of balls entering the gate 13 (the number of balls passing) is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 42). If no detection signal is input from the gate sensor 13a, "-" is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. FIG.

In step S241, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed (whether or not it has been turned ON). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S241), it is not the time to end the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a, so the process returns to step S239. On the other hand, if the pressing operation has been performed (YES in S241), then it is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the test mode are satisfied.

As described above, the conditions for ending the test mode are, in the test mode, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, It is a condition that the second general winning slot sensor 10y, the third general winning slot sensor 10z, the outlet sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a) have output detection signals. Specifically, in the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a, it is confirmed that 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340, and the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a are confirmed. In the section, 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340, and in the confirmation section for the first starting opening sensor 11a, 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340, and the first general winning 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340 in the confirmation section for the mouth sensor 10x, and 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340 in the confirmation section for the second general prize winning opening sensor 10y. , and that 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340 in the confirmation section for the third general prize winning opening sensor 10z, and 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340 in the confirmation section for the discharge opening sensor 18a and that 1 or more is displayed in the fourth display area 340 in the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a.

At step S242, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the end condition of the test mode is satisfied (YES at S242), the process proceeds to step S019 shown in FIG. Thus, the test mode ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the conditions for ending the test mode are not satisfied (NO in S242), the process returns to step S202 shown in FIG. In this way, the confirmation section for the gate sensor 13a returns to the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a.

As described above, in the tenth form, the game control board 100, when set to the test mode, the main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general When a detection signal is input from the winning opening sensor 10x, the second general winning opening sensor 10y, the third general winning opening sensor 10z, the outlet sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a), the detection signal is input at the base display 300. display that Specifically, a number indicating the number of times the detection signal has been input is displayed in the fourth display area 340 (see FIGS. 41 and 42). Thus, by looking at the numbers displayed in the fourth display area 340, the game hall employee can confirm that the main detection means are operating correctly.

In addition, in the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 38, a base display 300 is arranged on the game control board 100. With this base display 300, not only can the normal base be displayed, but also the game control board 100 is the main It is possible to display that a detection signal has been input from the detection means. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that the main detection means operates correctly without providing a dedicated display means for displaying that the game control board 100 has input the detection signal from the main detection means.

Further, in the tenth form, the game control board 100 displays "H1 ” is displayed. At this time, when a detection signal is input from the big winning opening sensor 14a, a number indicating the number of times the detection signal is input is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). On the other hand, "H2" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300 in the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a in the test mode. At this time, when a detection signal is input from the second starting port sensor 12a, a number indicating the number of times the detection signal has been input is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 (see FIG. 41). Thus, even if there are a plurality of main detection means, it can be confirmed which main detection means is driven correctly by looking at the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300. It is possible to

Further, in the tenth form, the game control board 100 repeats the opening/closing operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k in the confirmation section for the AT opening/closing member 14k and the big winning opening sensor 14a in the test mode. At this time, "H1" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300, and "0" is displayed in the third display area 330 (see FIG. 41). On the other hand, the game control board 100 repeats the opening/closing operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k in the confirmation section for the electric chew opening/closing member 12k and the second starting opening sensor 12a in the test mode. At this time, "H2" is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 of the base display 300, and "0" is displayed in the third display area 330 (see FIG. 41). Thus, in a situation where there are a plurality of main driving means, it is possible to see the first display area 310, the second display area 320 and the third display area 330 of the base display 300 without directly seeing the operation of each main driving means. , it is possible to ascertain which main drive means drives correctly.

In addition, in the tenth form, the game control board 100, when set to the test mode, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general The test mode can be ended on condition that detection signals are input from the winning opening sensor 10x, the second general winning opening sensor 10y, the third general winning opening sensor 10z, the discharge opening sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a. (See FIG. 42). That is, the test mode does not end unless each main detection means outputs a detection signal. Thus, in the test mode, it is possible to ensure the operation confirmation for each main detection means. In other words, it is possible to prevent omission of checking the operation of each main detecting means.

In addition, in the tenth form, the game control board 100, in the test mode, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, first 2 General winning slot sensor 10y, 3rd general winning slot sensor 10z, outlet sensor 18a, and gate sensor 13a), the first display area 310, the second display area 320 and the fourth The display area 340 is used to display so that it can be identified from which main detection means the detection signal is input (see FIGS. 40, 41, and 42). Thus, by looking at the base display 300, it is possible to ascertain which main detection means has operated correctly.

In addition, in the tenth form, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general winning opening sensor 10y, third general A game hall employee who checks the operation of the winning opening sensor 10z, the exit sensor 18a, the gate sensor 13a) and each main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) By pressing the RAM clear switch 193 when the test mode is set, the operator can select each main detection means and each main drive means to be checked for operation (see FIGS. 41 and 42). . Therefore, it is possible to confirm that each main detecting means and each main driving means connected to the game control board 100 operate correctly at any timing.

Here, it is assumed that the operation means for selecting the operation confirmation target is not arranged on the game control board 100 . In this case, the game control board 100, based on the input of a signal based on the operation to the operation means from the outside (outside the game control board 100), each main detection means and each main drive means to be the operation confirmation target will have to choose. In that case, there is a possibility that the game control board 100 may not be recognized as appropriate in the test for the pachinko game machine. Therefore, in the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 38, operation means (RAM clear switch 193) for selecting an operation confirmation target is arranged on the game control board 100. FIG. Therefore, the game control board 100 can select an operation check target without inputting a signal from the outside. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the game control board 100 is not recognized as appropriate in the test for the pachinko game machine.

<Eleventh form>
In the first embodiment, pressing the RAM clear switch 193 in the test mode switches each confirmation interval. In other words, when the RAM clear switch 193 is pressed, each main detecting means and each main driving means to be checked for operation can be selected. On the other hand, in the eleventh form, each main detecting means and each main driving means whose operation is to be checked can be selected based on the rotation operation of the setting key cylinder 180 .

In the eleventh form, as shown in FIG. 47, a setting key cylinder 180 is arranged on the game control board 100. As shown in FIG. The setting key cylinder 180 (setting changing means) is an operation means for switching between an ON state (ON position) and an OFF state (OFF position) by rotating a dedicated setting key (not shown). The ON position of the setting key cylinder 180 is a position rotated 90 degrees from the OFF position of the setting key cylinder 180 . In addition, in the eleventh form, the RAM clear switch 191 is arranged on the power board 190 and is not arranged on the game control board 100 .

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the eleventh form, as shown in FIGS. 48(A) to 48(F), a jackpot determination table is provided corresponding to each set value. In the eleventh form, six types of set values are provided: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big-hit judgment process (referred to as "big-hit judgment probability" or "big-hit winning probability" as appropriate). The set values are set (changed) by setting to the setting change mode after the power is turned on by an employee of the game arcade.

As shown in FIGS. 48(A) to 48(F), each of the jackpot determination tables corresponding to each set value includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state. There is a table. The types of setting values and the types of big hit determination tables are not limited to six types, and can be changed as appropriate. As shown in FIGS. 48(A) to 48(F), in each of the big hit determination tables corresponding to each set value, a big hit random value determined as a big hit or a loss is distributed. It is determined that the larger the value, the higher the probability of judging a big hit. This pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a big win or a loss using a big win determination table corresponding to the set value. In addition, in this form, it is set so as not to win a small hit, but it may be set so that a small win may be won.

In order to shift to the setting change mode, the power must be turned on (the power switch 195 must be turned ON), the RAM clear switch 191 must be pressed, and the setting key cylinder 180 must be at the ON position. Three conditions are required. That is, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode immediately after the power is turned on only when all of the above three conditions are satisfied. When the setting change mode is set, the setting value can be changed by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 . When the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the ON position to the OFF position while the setting change mode is set, the setting change mode is terminated and the game mode is entered. The setting value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300 when the setting change mode is set.

Here, in the eleventh form, as shown in FIG. 47, the RAM clear switch is not arranged on the game control board 100, and the RAM clear switch 191 is arranged on the power supply board 190. FIG. Therefore, in the test mode, it is conceivable that each main detecting means and each main driving means to be checked for operation can be selected based on pressing of the RAM clear switch 191 on the power supply board 190 . However, in this case, the game control board 100 switches the operation check target based on inputting a signal (RAM clear operation signal) from the outside of the game control board 100. Therefore, in the test for the pachinko game machine, There is a possibility that the game control board 100 may not be recognized as appropriate.

Therefore, in the eleventh form, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, in the test mode, every time the setting key cylinder 180 arranged on the game control board 100 is rotated from the OFF position to the ON position, Each main detecting means and each main driving means to be checked can be selected. In other words, in the test mode, the amusement arcade employee rotates the setting key cylinder 180 from the OFF position to the ON position. Thereby, the game control board 100 switches the confirmation section when a signal (rotation operation signal) based on the rotation operation is input.

Thus, in the eleventh form, the game control board 100 can select an operation check target without inputting a signal (such as a RAM clear operation signal) from the outside. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the game control board 100 is not recognized as appropriate in the test for the pachinko game machine. A setting key cylinder 180 is arranged in advance on the game control board 100 in the pachinko game machine PY1 in which a set value corresponding to the probability of judging a big hit can be set. Therefore, by making effective use of this setting key cylinder 180, it is possible not to provide a dedicated operating means for selecting an operation confirmation target on the game control board 100. FIG.

The conditions for shifting to the test mode in the eleventh form are the same as the conditions for shifting to the test mode in the first form. The test mode termination condition of the eleventh form is different from the test mode termination condition of the tenth form by changing the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch 193 from the OFF position to the ON position of the setting key cylinder 180 . It is just changed to the rotation operation of .

<Other Modifications>
In each of the above embodiments, the test mode (non-game mode, drive confirmation mode) may be set after the RAM is cleared. However, the test mode may be set after the power is turned on and before the RAM is cleared. Also, the test mode may be set during the execution of RAM clearing.

In each of the above embodiments, one of the conditions (first condition) for transition to the test mode is that the power is turned on. However, the condition for shifting to the test mode may be set so that the power is not turned on. In this case, for example, after the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIG. 6) provided on the power supply board 190 is pressed down before the game mode is started, or The test mode may be set based on the RAM clear switch 193 (see FIG. 28) provided on the game control board 100 being pressed. Alternatively, after the power is turned on, before the game mode is started, a mode changeover switch (not shown) provided on the power supply board 190, or a mode changeover provided on the game control board 100 The test mode may be set based on the depression of the switch 192 (see FIG. 26).

In each of the above modes, the game control board 100 never switched from the game mode to the test mode. However, the game control board 100 may switch from the game mode to the test mode. In this case, for example, when the game mode is set, the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIG. 6) provided on the power board 190 is pressed down, or provided on the game control board 100 The game mode may be switched to the test mode when the RAM clear switch 193 (see FIG. 28) is pressed. Alternatively, when the game mode is set, the mode changeover switch (not shown) provided on the power board 190, or the mode changeover switch 192 (see FIG. 26) provided on the game control board 100 is pressed. The game mode may be switched to the test mode based on being operated.

In each of the above embodiments, the test mode may be set based on pressing the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 and the mode changeover switch 194 . However, the predetermined operation performed on the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 and the mode changeover switches 192 and 194 for setting the test mode is not limited to the pressing operation, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, if the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 or the mode changeover switches 192 and 194 are pressed for a predetermined period of time (several seconds) or pressed multiple times (for example, three or more times), , may be set to the test mode.

In each of the above embodiments, the test mode is switched to the game mode (the test mode is terminated) by pressing down the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 and the mode changeover switches 192 and 194 . However, the predetermined operation performed on the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 and the mode changeover switches 192 and 194 in order to switch from the test mode to the game mode (to end the test mode) is not limited to the pressing operation. It can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, when the RAM clear switch 191 or the mode changeover switch 192 is pressed for a predetermined period of time (several seconds) or pressed multiple times (for example, three times or more), the test mode can be changed. You may make it switch to game mode (test mode is completed).

In the first form, the game control board 100 can be set to the test mode (non-game mode) when receiving the RAM clear operation signal (specific signal) from the power supply board 190 (specific transmission section). However, the power supply board 190 is provided with a mode changeover switch, and the game control board 100 receives a switching operation signal (specific signal) based on the pressing operation to the mode changeover switch, even if it is possible to set the test mode. good.

In the first form, the game control board 100 can switch from the test mode (non-game mode) to the game mode when receiving the RAM clear operation signal (specific signal) from the power supply board 190 (specific transmission unit). However, a mode changeover switch is provided on the power supply board 190, and the game control board 100 receives a switching operation signal (specific signal) based on the pressing operation to the mode changeover switch, so that it is possible to switch from the test mode to the game mode. You can do it.

In the first embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 provided on the power supply substrate 190 is pressed when the power is turned off, the cutoff operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, and the cutoff operation is performed when the power is turned on. When the information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the game control board 100 can execute the test mode process (S025). However, when the power is cut off, when the operating means (for example, the mode changeover switch 192 shown in FIG. 26) provided on a board other than the power supply board (for example, the game control board 100 and the payout control board 170) is operated for a predetermined time. If predetermined information (for example, switching operation information) is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b and the predetermined information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b when the power is turned on, test mode processing (S025) is performed. It may be made executable.

In the first embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed during power shutdown, the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b. However, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed during power shutdown, the shutdown operation information may be stored in the RAM clear erasure area 104a. In this case, when the RAM clear is executed, the shutdown operation information stored in the RAM clear erase area 104a is erased. Therefore, in this case, if the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear/erase area 104a (predetermined storage unit) before the RAM clear is executed, the test mode process (S025) can be executed. good. Thus, the execution timing of the test mode process (S025) (special process) is not limited to after the RAM clear is executed, but can be changed as appropriate before shifting to the game mode, and the RAM clear is executed. It may be before Further, the special processing is not limited to the test mode processing of step S025. For example, processing for setting a mode for confirming the set value, processing for setting a mode for confirming whether an error has occurred in the pachinko game machine PY1. , a process for setting a mode in which special information such as a serial number can be confirmed, or the like.

In the first embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down when the power is cut off, the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, and the power is turned on before shifting to the game mode. When the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the game control board 100 can execute the test mode process (S025). However, when the shutdown operation information is not stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b before shifting to the game mode after the power is turned on, the game control board 100 performs test mode processing (S025) (special processing). can be executed, and the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, the game control board 100 may be made unable to execute the test mode process (S025). In short, if the employee of the game hall does not perform a predetermined operation (pressing operation on the RAM clear switch 191, frame opening operation, etc.) when the power is turned off, the game control board 100 can execute special processing immediately after the power is turned on. If the employee of the amusement arcade has performed a predetermined operation when the power is cut off, the special processing may not be executed. Even in this way, to provide a novel pachinko game machine PY1 in which execution or non-execution of special processing is determined according to a predetermined operation at the time of power shutdown, after the power is turned on and before shifting to the game mode. Is possible.

In the fifth embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is cut off, the cut-off operation information is stored in the RAM clear erase area 104a (see step S120 in FIG. 30). is stored in the RAM clear non-erase area 104b (see step S051 in FIG. 31). However, when the shutdown operation information is stored in the RAM clear erasure area 104a when the power is turned on, the game CPU 102 of the game control microcomputer 101 may store the shutdown operation information in an internal register. This is because, in this way, even if the RAM is cleared, the cut-off operation information stored in the register is maintained. After the RAM is cleared, the game control microcomputer 101 may set the test mode (execute the test mode process of step S025) if the interrupt operation information is stored in the register.

In each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14, the game RAM 104 includes a RAM clear erasing area 104a in which memory contents are erased when a RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and a RAM clear erasing area 104a in which memory contents are maintained. A non-erasing region 104b was provided. However, a special memory different from the game RAM 104 may be provided so that even when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the contents stored in the special memory are not erased. In this case, when the power is shut off, predetermined information based on predetermined operations (shutdown operation information based on the operation of pressing the RAM clear switch 191, and shutdown operation information based on the operation of pressing the mode switch 192) is stored in the special memory. You should do it like this. Note that the special memory is not limited to a volatile memory, and may be a non-volatile memory (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)).

In each form described above, the test mode may be set based on operating the RAM clear switches 191 and 193 provided on the power board 190 and the mode changeover switch 194 provided on the game control board 100. I made it However, when operating means provided on a board other than the power supply board 190 and the game control board 100 is operated, the test mode may be set. For example, if the operation means provided on the payout control board 170 (specific transmission section) or the operation means provided on the relay board or the dedicated board is operated, the test mode may be set. good. In addition, when the operation means provided in the unit (specific transmission unit) (for example, the RAM clear switch provided in the power supply unit) is operated, the test mode is set. It may be possible to do so.

In each of the above modes, based on operating the RAM clear switch 191 provided on the power supply board 190 and the mode changeover switches 192 and 194 provided on the game control board 100, the test mode is switched to the game mode. made it However, when operating means provided on a board other than the power supply board 190 and the game control board 100 is operated, the test mode may be switched to the game mode. For example, when the operation means provided on the payout control board 170 (specific transmission section), the relay board, and the operation means provided on the dedicated board are operated, the test mode may be switched to the game mode. . In addition, not only the operation means provided on the board, but also the operation means provided in the unit (specific transmission unit) (for example, the RAM clear switch provided in the power supply unit) is operated. You may make it switch to a mode.

In the first to ninth forms, in the test mode, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 41, the game control board 100 includes the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, displays 8, The base indicators 300) were sequentially driven one by one. However, in the test mode, the timing and order in which the game control board 100 drives each driving means can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the game control board 100 may drive each main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) at the same timing. In this case, an employee of the game arcade can check the operation of each main driving means in a short time.

In the first to ninth modes, the AT opening/closing member 14k operates to open and close the big winning hole 14 three times as a special operation mode in the test mode. However, the special operation mode is not limited to the one described above. For example, the AT opening/closing member 14k may repeat the opening/closing operation of the big winning opening 14 until the test mode ends. In this way, for example, when an employee of the game parlor forgets that the test mode has been set, it is possible to easily notice that the test mode has been set.

In the above-described first to ninth embodiments, in the test mode, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k operated to open and close the second starting port 12 three times as a special operation mode. However, the special operation mode is not limited to the one described above. For example, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k may repeat the opening/closing operation of the second starting port 12 until the test mode ends. In this way, for example, if an employee of the amusement arcade forgets that the test mode has been set, it is possible to make it easier for them to notice that the test mode has been set.

In the above-described first to ninth forms, in the test mode, the display devices 8 are the first special figure indicator 81a, the second special figure indicator 81b, the general figure indicator 82, the special figure reservation as a special light emission mode. All the LEDs included in the indicator 83 and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are lit for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). However, the special light emission mode is not limited to the above-described, for example, the first special figure indicator 81a, the second special figure indicator 81b, the general figure indicator 82, the special figure reservation indicator 83, the general figure All LEDs included in hold indicator 84 may remain lit until the test mode is terminated. In this way, for example, if an employee of the amusement arcade forgets that the test mode has been set, it is possible to make it easier for them to notice that the test mode has been set.

In the above first to ninth forms, in the test mode, the base indicator 300 emits light from all its own LEDs as a special light emission mode. However, the special light emission mode is not limited to the one described above. For example, all LEDs included in the base indicator 300 may continue to emit light until the test mode ends. In this way, for example, when an employee of the game parlor forgets that the test mode has been set, it is possible to easily notice that the test mode has been set.

In each of the above embodiments, in the test mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the display screen 50a to display the test mode suggestion image TE (see FIG. 16), and outputs the test mode sound (see FIG. 16) from the speaker 620. . However, the suggestion effect for suggesting the test mode is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the test mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 may cause the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special light emission mode. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 may continue to execute the suggestive effect for suggesting that the test mode is in effect until the test mode ends. In this way, for example, if an employee of the amusement arcade forgets that the test mode has been set, it is possible to make it easier for them to notice that the test mode has been set.

In each of the above forms, the game control board 100 (main control board) receives a specific signal (RAM clear operation signal, switching operation signal) from the external power supply board 190 (specific transmission unit), as a non-game mode The test mode (driving confirmation mode) can be set. However, when the game control board 100 receives a specific signal (RAM clear operation signal, switching operation signal) from the external power supply board 190 (specific transmission unit), it can be set to a non-game mode other than the test mode. can be For example, a mode for confirming setting values, a mode for confirming whether an error has occurred in the pachinko game machine PY1, and a mode for confirming special information such as a manufacturing number may be set.

In each form described above, in the test mode, the game control board 100 drives the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300), while the production control board 120 , sub drive means (image display device 50, speaker 620, frame lamp 212, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, effect button 40) were not driven. However, in the test mode, the game control board 100 may drive the main drive means and the effect control board 120 may drive the sub drive means.

In each of the above modes, the game control board 100 drives the main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display device 300) in the test mode (driving confirmation mode). However, the main drive means driven in the drive confirmation mode is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, when a specific area opening and closing member for opening and closing a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening is provided, in the drive confirmation mode, the game control board 100 drives the specific area opening and closing member in a predetermined operation mode. You can do it. Moreover, in the drive confirmation mode, the game control board 100 may drive some of the main driving means without necessarily driving all the main driving means. In addition, the driving confirmation mode includes a plurality of types of driving confirmation modes (for example, a first driving confirmation mode and a second driving confirmation mode). Also good. In this case, the game control board 100 may determine which drive confirmation mode to set according to the type of the received specific signal.

In the ninth embodiment, the condition for ending the test mode is changed from the first embodiment to that a specific period of time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the test mode was started. However, the conditions for ending the test mode in the other embodiments (second to eighth embodiments) are replaced with the conditions for ending the test mode in the ninth embodiment (elapse of a specific time after the test mode is started). can be The test mode termination condition may be that a specific time elapses after the driving of the main driving means is started, and when there are a plurality of main driving means, driving of the first main driving means is started. After that, a specific time period may elapse. Further, the condition for ending the test mode may be completion of driving of the main driving means, or, if there are a plurality of main driving means, completion of driving of the last main driving means. The condition for ending the test mode may be that a specific time elapses after the driving of the main driving means is finished, or if there are a plurality of main driving means, the driving of the last main driving means is finished. It may be that a specific time has passed since then. Here, in the above-mentioned ninth form or a modification of the above-mentioned ninth form, the game control board 100 is based on receiving a RAM clear operation signal or a switching operation signal at the time of power-on, to shift to the test mode. is made, and the test mode (non-game mode) is switched to the game mode by the elapse of a specific time. Even in this case, when the game control board 100 receives the RAM clear operation signal or the switching operation signal (on the condition that it is received, based on the reception), the test mode (non-game mode) changes to the game mode. can be said to be executable.

In the tenth form and the eleventh form, as shown in FIG. 42, the game control board 100 detects all the main detection means (the big winning opening sensor 14a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the second There was a condition that detection signals were input from 1 starting gate sensor 11a, first general winning gate sensor 10x, second general winning gate sensor 10y, third general winning gate sensor 10z, outlet sensor 18a, and gate sensor 13a). . However, the conditions for ending the test mode in the tenth and eleventh forms may be changed to the conditions for ending the test mode in the first to ninth forms and their modifications. Also, as shown in FIG. 51, the game control board 100 may end the test mode on condition that the detection signals are input in a predetermined order from all the main detection means.

Specifically, in the test mode, the game control board 100 first inputs a detection signal from the big winning opening sensor 14a as a predetermined order, then inputs a detection signal from the second starting opening sensor 12a, Next, a detection signal is input from the first starting opening sensor 11a, then a detection signal is input from the first general winning opening sensor 10x, then a detection signal is input from the second general winning opening sensor 10y, and then a detection signal is input from the second general winning opening sensor 10y. 3. The test mode may be terminated by inputting a detection signal from the general prize-winning sensor 10z, then inputting a detection signal from the discharge port sensor 18a, and finally inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor 13a. In this way, if the test mode does not end even though the game ball is entered into each ball entrance, discharge port, and gate 13 in the test mode, the main detection means I suspect that the connection destination of the wiring from is wrong. In this way, by including the order in which the detection signals are input from the respective main detection means in the conditions for ending the test mode, it is possible to find an error in the connection destination of the wiring. The order in which the main detection means output the detection signals in order to end the test mode is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the tenth form and the eleventh form, all main detection means connected to the game control board 100 (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening The test mode can be terminated on the condition that the sensor 10x, the second general winning slot sensor 10y, the third general winning slot sensor 10z, the outlet sensor 18a, and the gate sensor 13a) output detection signals. However, not all the main detection means, but any of a plurality of main detection means (for example, the large winning opening sensor 14a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the first starting opening sensor 11a) or any one main detection means (for example, a large The test mode may be ended on condition that the winning hole sensor 14a) outputs a detection signal.

In the tenth form and the eleventh form, the game control board 100, in the test mode, the main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general prize-winning sensor 10y, third general prize-winning sensor 10z, outlet sensor 18a, gate sensor 13a) and main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, display devices 8, base display The operation of the device 300) can be confirmed. However, the operation check target is not limited to the one described above, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, a specific area is provided inside the big winning opening 14, and a specific area detecting means capable of detecting a game ball passing through this specific area may be included in the operation check target.

In the tenth form, by pressing the RAM clear switch 193 in the test mode, an operation check target can be selected (see FIGS. 41 and 42). By rotating the cylinder 180, an operation check target can be selected (see FIGS. 49 and 50). However, the operation means for switching the operation confirmation target is not limited to the RAM clear switch 193 and the setting key cylinder 180, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, pressing the RAM clear switch 191 (see FIG. 6) arranged on the power supply board 190, or pressing the mode switch 192 (see FIG. 26) arranged on the game control board 100 Alternatively, the operation confirmation target may be selected based on operating other operating means arranged on the power supply board 190 or the payout control board 170 .

In the tenth and eleventh embodiments, the operation means (RAM clear switch 193, setting key cylinder 180) is operated in the test mode to select the main detection means to be checked. However, in the test mode, when the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from a certain main detection means, it may be switched to another main detection means for operation confirmation.

In the eleventh form described above, in the pachinko game machine PY1 in which the set values can be set, when the test mode is set, by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 arranged on the game control board 100, , selected the operation check target. However, in a pachinko game machine in which the setting value cannot be set, when the test mode is set, by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 arranged on the game control board 100, the operation check target is set. You may make it select. Further, the setting key cylinder 180 may be rotated as a condition for entering the test mode, and the setting key cylinder 180 may be rotated as a condition for ending the test mode.

In the tenth form and the eleventh form, when the test mode is set, the game control board 100 inputs a detection signal from the main detection means, the base display 300 (predetermined notification means, specific display means) , it is made possible to grasp from which main detection means the detection signal is input (see FIG. 40). However, the notification means for grasping which main detection means has input the detection signal is not limited to the base display 300 arranged on the game control board 100, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the display device 8, the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the light emitting means (the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 212), etc. may be used to grasp from which main detection means the detection signal is input.

In the tenth form and the eleventh form, when the test mode is set, the game control board 100 drives the main drive means, and the base display 300 (predetermined notification means, specific display means) , which main driving means is being driven (see FIG. 40). However, the notification means for grasping which main driving means has driven is not limited to the base display 300 arranged on the game control board 100, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the indicator 8, the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the light emitting means (the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 212), etc. may be used to make it possible to grasp which main driving means has been driven.

In the tenth and eleventh forms, when the test mode is set, by looking at the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the fourth display area 340 of the base display 300, which main It was possible to check whether the detection means worked correctly (see FIGS. 41 and 42). However, the detection notification (first detection notification, second detection notification) for confirming which main detection means is operating correctly is not limited to the methods shown in FIGS. be. Therefore, for example, each main detection means (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general winning opening sensor 10y, third general winning opening Sensor 10z, outlet sensor 18a, and gate sensor 13a) are assigned corresponding numbers in advance, and when game control board 100 inputs a detection signal from a certain main detection means, A number may be displayed on the base display 300 .

In the tenth and eleventh forms, when the test mode is set, by looking at the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330 of the base display 300, which main It was possible to confirm whether the drive means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric tube opening/closing member 12k, display device 8) was properly driven (see FIG. 41). However, the drive notification (first drive notification, second drive notification) for confirming which main drive means is being driven correctly is not limited to the method shown in FIG. 41, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, when the AT opening/closing member 14k is driven, "0" is displayed in the first display area 310 of the base display 300, and when the electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven, the base display 300 When "0" is displayed in the second display area 320 and the display devices 8 are driven, "0" may be displayed in the third display area 330 of the base display device 300. FIG.

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

Each of the above embodiments is configured as a so-called non-enclosed pachinko game machine, but may be configured as a so-called enclosed pachinko game machine. When configured as an enclosed pachinko game machine, the payout control board 170 has substantially the same function as the frame control board.

Each of the above forms is configured as a pachinko game machine. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary type game machine, pachislot game machine).

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

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The invention according to means A1 is
A main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of the game;
Main detection means capable of outputting detection signals to the main control board (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general winning opening sensor 10y , third general winning hole sensor 10z, outlet sensor 18a, gate sensor 13a),
The main control board is
The progress of the game can be set to an uncontrollable confirmation mode (test mode),
When the detection signal is input from the main detection means when the confirmation mode is set, a detection notification (Fig. 41 and 42) can be executed.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the main control board receives the detection signal from the main detection means while the confirmation mode is set, the predetermined notification means detects that the detection signal has been input. Execute notification. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine that can confirm that the main detection means is operating correctly by means of the detection notification.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
A specific display means (base display 300) capable of displaying a specific value (normal base) related to the game is arranged on the main control board,
The main control board is
The game machine is characterized in that the detection notification (see FIGS. 41 and 42) can be executed by the specific display means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific display means arranged on the main control board can not only display the specific value, but also execute the detection notification. Therefore, it is possible to perform the detection notification without providing a dedicated display means for executing the detection notification.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The main detection means includes a first main detection means (large winning opening sensor 41a) and a second main detection means (second starting opening sensor 12a),
The main control board is
When a detection signal is input from the first main detection means while the confirmation mode is set, a first detection notification indicating that the detection signal has been input by the predetermined notification means (see FIG. 41 (1)) ), and
When a detection signal is input from the second main detection means while the confirmation mode is set, a second detection notification indicating that the detection signal has been input by the predetermined notification means (see FIG. 41 (2)). ) can be executed.

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the main control board receives the detection signal from the first main detection means while the confirmation mode is set, the predetermined notification means executes the first detection notification, When the detection signal is input from the second main detection means, the second detection notification is performed by the predetermined notification means. By confirming the type of detection notification in this manner, it is possible to confirm which main detection means operates correctly.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
Main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, indicators 8, base indicator 300) whose driving is controlled by the main control board,
The main control board is
When the main drive means is driven while the confirmation mode is set, it is possible to execute drive notification (see FIG. 41) indicating that the main drive means is being driven by the predetermined notification means. A game machine characterized by:

According to the game machine of this configuration, the main control board can execute the detection notification by the predetermined notification means when the confirmation mode is set, and the driving signal indicating that the main driving means is being driven. Notification can be performed. Thus, in verification mode it is possible to verify that the main detection means and the main drive means are operating correctly.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to means A4,
The main drive means includes a first main drive means (AT opening/closing member 14k) and a second main driving means (electric tuner opening/closing member 12k),
The main control board is
When the first main drive means is driven while the confirmation mode is set, the first drive notification (see FIG. 41 ( 1) is capable of executing cf.
When the second main drive means is driven while the confirmation mode is set, the second drive notification (see FIG. 41 ( 2) It is a game machine characterized by being able to execute ).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the main control board drives the first driving means when the confirmation mode is set, the first driving notification can be executed by the predetermined notification means. When the second driving means is driven, the second driving notification can be executed by the predetermined notification means. In this way, by confirming the type of drive notification, it is possible to confirm which main drive means operates correctly.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-045842 includes a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. Each sensor (main detection means) such as a starting opening sensor and a big winning opening sensor is connected to the main control board. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by each sensor, a detection signal from each sensor is input to the main control board. Here, in recent years, there is a case where an employee assembles each part of the game machine and installs the game machine at the game arcade. In this case, if the game machine is installed in the game arcade despite the fact that the main detection means is not operating properly, there is a risk that the player will be greatly disadvantaged. Therefore, it is required to be able to confirm that the main detection means operates correctly in the gaming machine assembled in the gaming arcade. Therefore, the invention according to means A1 to A5 can set the game progress to an uncontrollable confirmation mode for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, and when set to the confirmation mode 2, when a detection signal is input from the main detection means, detection notification indicating that the detection signal has been input can be executed by a predetermined notification means. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of confirming that the main detection means is operating correctly (to produce an effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
A main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of the game;
A plurality of main detection means capable of outputting detection signals to the main control board (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, second general winning opening In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) comprising a sensor 10y, a third general winning hole sensor 10z, an outlet sensor 18a, and a gate sensor 13a),
The main control board is
The progress of the game can be set to an uncontrollable confirmation mode (test mode),
A game characterized in that it is possible to end the confirmation mode on condition that detection signals are input from the plurality of main detection means when the confirmation mode is set (see FIG. 42). machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the main control board can terminate the confirmation mode on condition that the detection signals are input from the plurality of main detection means when the confirmation mode is set. . In other words, the confirmation mode does not end unless each of the plurality of main detection means outputs a detection signal. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game machine that can ensure operation confirmation for a plurality of main detection means in the confirmation mode.

The invention according to means B2 is
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
The main control board is
When the confirmation mode is set, it is possible to terminate the confirmation mode on condition that the detection signals are input in a predetermined order from the plurality of main detection means (see FIG. 51). It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the main control board, when the confirmation mode is set, on the condition that the detection signals are input in a predetermined order from the plurality of main detection means, the confirmation mode is set. can be terminated. Therefore, if the confirmation mode is not terminated even though detection signals are output from a plurality of main detection means, the connection destination of the wiring from the main detection means is incorrect. In this way, it is possible to find a mistake in the connection destination of the wiring.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2,
The main control board is
When the confirmation mode is set, a predetermined notification means (base display unit 300) provides an identification notification (FIG. 41) indicating from which main detection means of the plurality of main detection means the detection signal is input. and FIG. 42).

According to the game machine of this configuration, the main control board executes identification notification indicating from which main detection means the detection signal is input by the predetermined notification means when the confirmation mode is set. . Thus, by grasping the identification information, it is possible to confirm which main detecting means has operated correctly.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-045842 includes a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. Each sensor (main detection means) such as a starting opening sensor and a big winning opening sensor is connected to the main control board. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by each sensor, a detection signal from each sensor is input to the main control board. Here, in recent years, there is a case where an employee assembles each part of the game machine and installs the game machine at the game arcade. In this case, if the game machine is installed in the game arcade despite the fact that the main detection means is not operating properly, there is a risk that the player will be greatly disadvantaged. Therefore, it is required to be able to confirm that the main detection means operates correctly in the gaming machine assembled in the gaming arcade. Therefore, although it is conceivable that an employee of the game arcade confirms that the main detection means is operating correctly, there is a risk of failure to confirm the operation since a plurality of main detection means are generally provided. Therefore, the invention according to the means B1 to B3 is a game machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, in which the main control board can set a confirmation mode in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable, and the confirmation mode is set. The difference is that the confirmation mode can be terminated on condition that the detection signals are input from the plurality of main detection means respectively while the confirmation mode is being performed. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of ensuring operation confirmation for a plurality of main detection means (to produce an effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
A main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of the game;
operable operation means (RAM clear switch 193);
A plurality of electrical connection means (main detection means) electrically connected to the main control board (large winning opening sensor 14a, second starting opening sensor 12a, first starting opening sensor 11a, first general winning opening sensor 10x, Second general winning opening sensor 10y, third general winning opening sensor 10z, discharge opening sensor 18a, gate sensor 13a) and main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, indicators 8, base indicator 300 ) and, in a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1),
The main control board is
It is possible to set a confirmation mode (test mode) in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable and the operation of the plurality of electrical connection means can be confirmed,
When the confirmation mode is set, based on the operation of the operation means, it is possible to select the electrical connection means whose operation is to be confirmed among the plurality of electrical connection means (see FIGS. 41 and 42). See) is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the game machine having this configuration, a person who checks the operation of the plurality of electrical connection means can select the electrical connection means to be checked by operating the operation means when the confirmation mode is set. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine that can confirm, at arbitrary timing, that the plurality of electrical connection means connected to the main control board are operating correctly.

The invention according to means C2 is
In the gaming machine according to means C1,
The game machine is characterized in that the operating means is arranged on the main control board (see FIG. 38).

If the operation means is not arranged on the main control board, the main control board selects the electrical connection means to be checked for operation based on the external input of a signal based on the operation of the operation means. different. In this case, there is a risk that the main control board will not be recognized as appropriate in the test for the gaming machine. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation means is arranged on the main control board. Therefore, the main control board can select the electrical connection means to be checked for operation without externally inputting a signal based on the operation of the operation means. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the main control board is not recognized as appropriate in the test for the gaming machine.

The invention according to means C3 is
In the gaming machine according to means C2,
The main control board can be set to a setting change mode in which a setting value corresponding to the probability of judging a big hit can be changed,
The main control board is provided with setting change means (setting key cylinder 180) capable of shifting to the setting change mode based on being operated when the power is turned on (see FIG. 47),
A gaming machine, wherein the operation means is the setting change means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the electrical connection means to be checked for operation is selected by operating the setting change means arranged on the main control board. Therefore, it is possible to select the electrical connection means to be checked for operation without providing a dedicated operation means for selecting the electrical connection means on the main control board.

By the way, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-045842 includes a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. The main control board is connected to various electrical connection members such as a starting opening sensor, a big winning opening sensor, a large winning opening opening/closing member, an electric chew opening/closing member, and the like. Here, in recent years, there is a case where an employee assembles each part of the game machine and installs the game machine at the game arcade. In this case, if the game machine is installed in the game arcade even though the electrical connection member is not operating properly, there is a risk that the player will be greatly disadvantaged. Therefore, it is required to be able to confirm that the electrical connection member operates correctly in the gaming machine assembled in the gaming arcade. Therefore, although it is conceivable that an employee of the game arcade checks that the electrical connection member operates properly, there is a risk that the checking work will be complicated because there are generally many electrical connection members provided. Therefore, the invention according to the means C1 to C3 is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-045842, in which the main control board cannot control the progress of the game and confirms the operation of the plurality of electrical connection means. It is possible to set a possible confirmation mode, and when the confirmation mode is set, based on the operation of the operation means, it is possible to select the electrical connection means whose operation is to be confirmed from among the plurality of electrical connection means. They differ in some respects. Accordingly, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of confirming proper operation of a plurality of electrical connection means at arbitrary timing (obtaining effects).

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of a game,
A specific transmission unit (power supply board 190) capable of transmitting a specific signal (RAM clear operation signal) to the main control board from the outside of the main control board,
The main control board is
It is possible to set a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, or a non-game mode (test mode) in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable,
When the specific signal is received from the specific transmission unit, at least one of switching from the non-game mode to the game mode or switching from the game mode to the non-game mode can be executed (see FIG. 16). ) is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the main control board can set the game mode or the non-game mode. Then, when the main control board receives a specific signal from a specific transmission unit provided outside the main control board, it switches from the non-game mode to the game mode, or switches from the game mode to the non-game mode. It is viable. Thus, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine in which the mode (game mode or non-game mode) set by the main control board is switched when the main control board receives a specific signal from the outside.

The invention according to means D2 is
In the gaming machine described in means D1,
Main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, indicators 8, base indicator 300) whose driving is controlled by the main control board,
A gaming machine characterized in that the non-game mode is a drive confirmation mode (test mode) in which it is possible to confirm the drive of the main drive means by driving the main drive means while making the progress of the game uncontrollable. is.

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the main control board is set to the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to confirm whether the main drive means is driven correctly. Then, when the main control board receives a specific signal from a specific transmission unit provided outside the main control board, it switches from the drive confirmation mode to the game mode, or switches from the game mode to the drive confirmation mode. It is possible to

The invention according to means D3 is
In the gaming machine according to means D2,
The main driving means is a specific winning opening opening/closing member (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k),
The main control board is
When in the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to drive the specific winning opening opening and closing member so that the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening (large winning opening 14, second starting opening 12),
The gaming machine is characterized in that no prize balls are awarded (no prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170) even if a game ball enters the specific winning hole when in the drive confirmation mode. .

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the main control board is set to the drive confirmation mode, the specific winning opening opening/closing member is driven so that the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening. At this time, even if the game ball shot by the player enters the specific winning hole, the main control board does not award the prize ball. Therefore, in the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to reliably prevent situations in which the player is given an unfair advantage.

The invention according to means D4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means D1 to D3,
The main control board can store information related to the progress of the game (for example, information on the game state such as a high probability state, information such as special figure suspension and the result of the judgment result of the jackpot),
The specific transmission unit (power supply board 190) is provided with RAM clear operation means (RAM clear switch 191) capable of erasing information related to the progress of the game stored in the main control board,
The game machine is characterized in that the specific signal is an operation signal (RAM clear operation signal) based on the operation of the RAM clear operation means.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the RAM clear operation means provided in the specific transmission section is operated, the main control board receives the operation signal. Thereby, the mode (game mode or non-game mode) set by the main control board is switched. In this way, by using the RAM clear operation means provided outside the main control board, it is possible to provide a novel game machine in which the mode set by the main control board is switched.

The invention according to means D5 is
In the gaming machine according to means D4,
The main control board is
When the operation signal (RAM clear operation signal) is received from the specific transmission unit when the power is turned on, the non-game mode (test mode) can be set,
When the operation signal (RAM clearing operation signal) is received from the specific transmitting unit when the game mode is the non-game mode, switching from the non-game mode to the game mode can be executed (see FIG. 16). It is a gaming machine that

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the RAM clear operation means provided in the specific transmission section is operated when the power is turned on, the operation signal is transmitted to the main control board, and it is possible to set the non-game mode. . After that, when the RAM clear operation means is operated again in the non-game mode, an operation signal is transmitted to the main control board to switch from the non-game mode to the game mode. In this way, by using the RAM clearing operation means for executing RAM clearing, it is possible to set the non-game mode immediately after turning on the power and to switch from the non-game mode to the game mode.

By the way, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842 is provided with a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. When the power is turned on, the main control board automatically enters a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, and executes control processing relating to the progress of the game. Here, in order to provide a novel gaming machine, it is considered that the main control board can set not only the game mode but also the non-game mode in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable. In this case, the problem is how to switch the mode (game mode or non-game mode) set by the main control board. Therefore, the invention according to the means D1 to D5 is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, in which the main control board has a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, or a non-controllable mode in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable. It can be set to the game mode, and when a specific signal is received from the specific transmission unit, at least one of switching from the non-game mode to the game mode or switching from the game mode to the non-game mode can be executed. are different. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a novel game machine capable of switching the mode set by the main control board (to produce an effect).

<Means E>
The invention according to means E1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of a game,
The main control board is
Equipped with operable special operation means (mode switch 192, see FIG. 26),
It is possible to set a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, or a non-game mode (test mode) in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable,
A game characterized in that at least one of switching from the non-game mode to the game mode and switching from the game mode to the non-game mode can be executed when the special operation means is operated. machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the main control board can set the game mode or the non-game mode. Then, when the special operation means provided on the main control board is operated, the main control board can execute switching from the non-game mode to the game mode or switching from the game mode to the non-game mode. . Thus, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine in which the mode (game mode or non-game mode) set by the main control board is switched by operating the special operation means provided on the main control board.

The invention according to means E2 is
In the gaming machine described in means E1,
Main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, indicators 8, base indicator 300) whose driving is controlled by the main control board,
A gaming machine characterized in that the non-game mode is a drive confirmation mode (test mode) in which it is possible to confirm the drive of the main drive means by driving the main drive means while making the progress of the game uncontrollable. is.

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the main control board is set to the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to confirm whether the main drive means is driven correctly. Then, when the special operation means provided on the main control board is operated, the main control board can execute switching from the drive confirmation mode to the game mode or from the game mode to the drive confirmation mode. It is possible.

The invention according to means E3 is
In the gaming machine described in means E2,
The main driving means is a specific winning opening opening/closing member (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k),
The main control board is
When in the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to drive the specific winning opening opening and closing member so that the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening (large winning opening 14, second starting opening 12),
The gaming machine is characterized in that no prize balls are awarded (no prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170) even if a game ball enters the specific winning hole when in the drive confirmation mode. .

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the main control board is set to the drive confirmation mode, the specific winning opening opening/closing member is driven so that the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening. At this time, even if the game ball shot by the player enters the specific winning hole, the main control board does not award the prize ball. Therefore, in the drive confirmation mode, it is possible to reliably prevent situations in which the player is given an unfair advantage.

The invention according to means E4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means E1 to E3,
A specific transmission unit (power supply board 190) capable of transmitting a specific signal (RAM clear operation signal) to the main control board from the outside of the main control board,
The main control board is
When a specific signal is received from the specific transmission unit when the power is turned on, the non-gaming mode can be set,
The gaming machine is characterized in that switching from the non-game mode to the game mode can be executed when the special operation means (mode switch 192) is operated in the non-game mode.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the power is turned on, the main control board can be set to the non-game mode when it receives a specific signal from the specific transmission unit provided outside the main control board. . Thereafter, when the special operation means provided on the main control board is operated while in the non-game mode, the game mode is switched from the non-game mode to the game mode. Thus, when the power is turned on, the main control board is set to the non-game mode based on the specific signal transmitted from the outside, and when switching from the non-game mode to the game mode, the special operation means provided on the main control board can be executed based on an operation to

The invention according to means E5 is
In the gaming machine described in means E4,
The main control board can store information related to the progress of the game (for example, information on the game state such as a high probability state, information such as special figure suspension and the result of the judgment result of the jackpot),
The specific transmission unit (power supply board 190) is provided with RAM clear operation means (RAM clear switch 191) capable of erasing information related to the progress of the game stored in the main control board,
The game machine is characterized in that the specific signal is an operation signal (RAM clear operation signal) based on the operation of the RAM clear operation means.

According to the game machine with this configuration, when the RAM clear operation means provided in the specific transmission unit is operated when the power is turned on, the main control board receives the operation signal to set the non-game mode. is possible. Thereafter, when the special operation means provided on the main control board is operated while in the non-game mode, the game mode is switched from the non-game mode to the game mode. In this way, in the game machine test, even if switching from the non-game mode to the game mode is not permitted by operating the RAM clear operation means provided outside the main control board, the main control board By operating the provided special operation means, it is possible to switch from the non-game mode to the game mode.

By the way, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842 is provided with a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. When the power is turned on, the main control board automatically enters a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, and executes control processing relating to the progress of the game. Here, in order to provide a novel gaming machine, it is considered that the main control board can set not only the game mode but also the non-game mode in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable. In this case, the problem is how to switch the mode (game mode or non-game mode) set by the main control board. Therefore, the invention according to the means E1 to E5 is a game machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, in which the main control board is provided with operable special operation means, a game mode capable of controlling the progress of the game, Or it is possible to set the progress of the game to an uncontrollable non-game mode, and when the special operation means is operated, switching from the non-game mode to the game mode or switching from the game mode to the non-game mode At least The difference is that one can be executed. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a novel game machine capable of switching the mode set by the main control board (to produce an effect).

<Means F>
The invention according to means F1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of a game,
The main control board is
A predetermined storage unit (RAM clear non-erasing area 104b, see FIG. 14) capable of storing predetermined information (shutdown operation information) based on a predetermined operation (pressing operation on RAM clear switch 191) at the time of power shutdown,
Special processing (test mode processing in step S025) can be executed when the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage unit before transitioning to a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled after the power is turned on. On the other hand, when the predetermined information is not stored in the predetermined storage section, the special processing is not executed (see FIG. 19).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned off, the predetermined storage section of the main control board can store the predetermined information based on the predetermined operation. Then, when the predetermined information is stored before shifting to the game mode after the power is turned on, the special processing can be executed, and when the predetermined information is not stored, the special processing is not executed. . In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine in which whether or not to execute special processing is determined in response to a predetermined operation at the time of power shutdown, after power is turned on and before transition to the game mode.

The invention according to means F2 is
In the gaming machine described in means F1,
When operated when the power is turned on, the information related to the progress of the game stored in the main control board (for example, information on the game state such as a high probability state, information such as special figure suspension and the result of the judgment result of the big hit) Erasable RAM clear operation means (RAM clear switch 191) is provided,
The main control board is
Special processing (test mode processing in step S025) can be executed when the predetermined information (interruption operation information) is stored in the predetermined storage unit when the RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned on. On the other hand, when the predetermined information is not stored in the predetermined storage section, the special processing is not executed (see FIG. 19).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the condition that the predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned off and the condition that the RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned on are satisfied, the game is started after the power is turned on. Special processing is performed before entering the mode. In this way, in order to execute the special process, a plurality of operations are required, and it is possible to prevent the special process from being frequently executed before shifting to the game mode. In other words, if the predetermined operation is not performed when the power is turned off, even if the RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned on, the special processing can be prevented from being executed.

The invention according to means F3 is
In the gaming machine described in means F2,
The main control board is
Even if the RAM clear operation means is operated when power is turned on, the predetermined information (interruption operation information) stored in the predetermined storage unit (RAM clear non-erasing area 104b) can be held,
After the information relating to the progress of the game is erased by the operation of the RAM clear operation means (after step S022 is executed), if the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage section, special processing (step S025 test mode processing) can be executed, and the special processing is not executed when the predetermined information is not stored in the predetermined storage unit.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned on, the predetermined information stored in the predetermined storage section is retained. Therefore, after the information relating to the progress of the game is erased by operating the RAM clear operation means, if the predetermined information is stored, the special processing is executed, and if the predetermined information is not stored, the special processing is executed. It is possible to avoid it. In other words, the main control board can determine whether or not to execute special processing based on a predetermined operation at power-off without being affected by RAM clearing.

The invention according to means F4 is
In the gaming machine according to means F2 or means F3,
The main control board is
When the RAM clear operation means is operated (depressed) in a predetermined manner at the time of power shutdown, the predetermined information (shutdown operation information) can be stored in the predetermined storage unit (RAM clear non-erasing area 104b) ( It is a gaming machine characterized in that step S112 can be executed).

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the condition that the RAM clear operation means is operated in a predetermined manner when the power is turned off and the condition that the RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned on are satisfied, the game machine is shifted to the game mode. It is possible to perform special processing before. In this way, in order to execute the special process, the same RAM clear operation means is operated when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, and it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming complicated.

The invention according to means F5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means F1 to means F4,
The main control board is
It is possible to set the game mode or a non-game mode (test mode) in which the progress of the game is uncontrollable,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special processing is set to the non-game mode (executing the test mode processing of step S025).

According to the game machine of this configuration, if a predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned off, the non-game mode may be set before the game mode is shifted to after the power is turned on. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game machine that can be set to the non-game mode immediately after turning on the power in response to a predetermined operation when the power is turned off.

The invention according to means F6 is
In the gaming machine described in means F5,
Main driving means (AT opening/closing member 14k, electric chew opening/closing member 12k, indicators 8, base indicator 300) whose driving is controlled by the main control board,
The non-gaming mode is a driving confirmation mode (test mode) in which it is possible to confirm the driving of the main driving means by driving the main driving means while making the progress of the game uncontrollable (see FIG. 16). It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to confirm whether or not the main driving means is properly driven by setting the drive confirmation mode immediately after turning on the power in response to a predetermined operation when the power is turned off. .

The invention according to means F7 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a main control board (game control board 100) capable of controlling the progress of a game,
The main control board is
A predetermined storage unit (RAM clear non-erasing area 104b) capable of storing predetermined information (shutoff operation information) based on a predetermined operation (pressing operation to RAM clear switch 191) when power is shut off,
Special processing (test mode processing in step S025) can be executed when the predetermined information is not stored in the predetermined storage unit before transitioning to a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled after the power is turned on. On the other hand, the game machine is characterized in that the special processing is not executed when the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage section.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned off, the predetermined storage section of the main control board can store the predetermined information based on the predetermined operation. Then, after the power is turned on and before shifting to the game mode, if the predetermined information is not stored, the special processing is executed, but if the predetermined information is stored, the special processing is not executed. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine in which whether or not to execute special processing is determined in response to a predetermined operation at the time of power shutdown, after power is turned on and before transition to the game mode.

By the way, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842 is provided with a main control board capable of controlling the progress of the game. The main control board executes special processing (for example, processing for executing RAM clear) before shifting to a game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled after the power is turned on according to the operation when the power is turned on. It is possible. Here, if the special processing to be executed before shifting to the game mode is based on the operation when the power is turned on, a situation may arise in which the special processing is frequently executed for the employee of the game arcade. That is, it may be desirable for amusement arcade employees to have special processing performed only immediately after a particular power-on. Thus, the problem is how to ensure that special processing is executed only immediately after a certain power-on. Therefore, the invention according to means F1 to F6 is, for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-045842, the main control board has a predetermined storage unit capable of storing predetermined information based on a predetermined operation when the power is turned off, When the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage unit after the power is turned on and before shifting to the game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled, the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage unit while the special processing can be executed. is not stored, the difference is that special processing is not executed. Alternatively, the invention according to means F7 is the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-045842, wherein the main control board includes a predetermined storage unit capable of storing predetermined information based on a predetermined operation when the power is turned off, and the power supply If the predetermined information is not stored in the predetermined storage section before shifting to the game mode in which the progress of the game can be controlled after the is turned on, the special processing can be executed, while the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined storage section. The difference is that no special processing is executed when stored. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a game machine capable of executing a special process before transitioning to the game mode in a novel way (to produce an effect).

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a main control board capable of controlling the progress of a game;
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of main detection means capable of outputting a detection signal to the main control board,
The main control board is
The progress of the game can be set to an uncontrollable confirmation mode,
If the detection signals are not input in a predetermined order from the plurality of main detection means when the confirmation mode is set, the confirmation mode is not terminated, while the confirmation mode is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the confirmation mode can be ended when detection signals are input from the plurality of main detection means in a predetermined order .

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