JP7478467B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Among conventional pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are gaming machines that give players the opportunity to win prize balls through winning games. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a big win game occurs when a big win is won in a winning lottery, and a small win game occurs when a small win is won in a winning lottery. In these winning games, it is possible to award prize balls to the player.

JP 2015-97881 A

In such gaming machines, it is conceivable to provide a function that restricts the execution of a game when a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded and the number of balls used in a game reaches an upper limit. If such a function is provided, it is desirable to carry out various controls based on the activation of the function.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, and the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of play on the gaming machine, when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and when the specific function is activated there is a period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted, when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality in the movable body, a specific notification is executed during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted , when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, the specific notification is not executed during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted , and when the specific function is activated, no request for operation is generated during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted, thereby restricting the operation of the movable body .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, and the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of a game on the gaming machine, when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and when the specific function is activated, there is a period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted, when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality in the movable body, a specific notification is executed suggesting or notifying that the operation of the movable body will be restricted during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted, when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, the specific notification is not executed during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted, and when the specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not accepting an operation request during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted .

According to the present invention, control can be performed according to when a function that restricts game execution is activated.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine. This is a diagram of the game board as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the first specific ball counting process. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a second specific ball counting process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a specific function operation process. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an original position check process. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an upper original position check process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a bottom left original position check process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a first operation check process. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a first operation check process. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an upper operation check 1 process. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a bottom left motion check 1 process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process at initialization. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a normal operation process upon recovery. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a specific operation process at return. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of an operation mode of a movable body when a specific function is activated; FIG.

First Embodiment
A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate the respective directions as seen by the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a frame 11. The frame 11 has an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine to an island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various gaming parts. A gaming board YB is attached to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the gaming board YB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute effects that output a specific sound (hereinafter referred to as sound effects). For example, the specific sound is music, a human voice, sound effects, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can execute effects that turn on, blink, and turn off a built-in light-emitting element (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as light-emitting effects).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD that is operated when launching game balls. As an example, the launch handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a storage tray CZ for storing game balls. As an example, the storage tray CZ is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The storage tray CZ has a payout outlet CZa through which game balls are paid out from inside the pachinko game machine 10. As an example, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a payout sensor SE5 that detects game balls paid out from inside the machine (see FIG. 3). As an example, the payout sensor SE5 is provided upstream of the payout outlet CZa. The game balls stored in the storage tray CZ are supplied to the inside of the machine by a ball passage (not shown), and then are fired by operating the launch handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect button BT. The effect button BT is configured to include a single operable portion (operation section). As an example, the effect button BT is configured to include a button-type operation section that can be pressed. The effect button BT is an example of an operation means that can perform a specified operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, a play area YBa that is substantially circular in front view is formed on the front surface of the play board YB. A display window YBb is formed in the approximate center of the play area YBa. A launch passage YBc is formed to the left of the play area YBa to guide the game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD to the play area YBa. The play board YB is provided with a backflow prevention valve YBd that prevents the game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD from returning back to the launch passage YBc. The play board YB is provided with a used ball sensor SE6 that detects game balls that have reached the play area YBa among the game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD (see FIG. 3). As an example, the used ball sensor SE6 is provided near the play area YBa side of the backflow prevention valve YBd. As an example, the used ball sensor SE6 outputs a used ball signal when it detects a game ball.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reserved display device 19c, a second reserved display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are provided at positions on the game board YB that are visible to the player.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special symbol changing game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then a first special symbol is displayed in a static manner. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special symbol changing game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then a second special symbol is displayed in a static manner. Each special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (a lottery for a special symbol to win). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". There are two types of special symbols: a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a miss display result. If a jackpot is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is displayed in a static manner in the special game. After that, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a static manner ends.

The first pending display device 19c displays information that can identify the number of first special games whose execution has been put on hold because the pending conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereafter referred to as the first pending number). The second pending display device 19d displays information that can identify the number of second special games whose execution has been put on hold because the pending conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereafter referred to as the second pending number). As an example, the upper limit for each pending number is 4. Without being limited to this, the upper limit for each pending number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Furthermore, the upper limit for the first pending number may be different from the upper limit for the second pending number.

The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then a normal symbol is displayed in a static manner. The normal symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (a lottery for a winning normal symbol). There are normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. If the lottery for a winning normal symbol is won, the normal winning symbol is displayed in a static manner in the normal game. After that, a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game in which the normal winning symbol is displayed in a static manner.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with a normal hold display device, a right-hit display device, and a round display device. The normal hold display device displays information that can identify the number of normal games whose execution is on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number). The right-hit display device displays information instructing a right hit. A right hit is a shot of a game ball with a stronger launch strength set so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the right of the display window YBb. It should be noted that a left hit is a shot of a game ball with a weaker launch strength set so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the left of the display window YBb. The round display device notifies the player of the upper limit number of round plays, which will be described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a performance display device EH. The performance display device EH has a display area R capable of displaying an image. The performance display device EH is an example of a display means for displaying specified information. The performance display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R can be seen through the display window YBb. As an example, the performance display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The performance display device EH is capable of executing a performance (hereinafter referred to as a display performance) that displays a specified object as an image. For example, the specified object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, letters, numbers, and symbols.

As an example, the display effect in the effect display device EH includes an effect pattern change game (hereinafter referred to as the effect game) using multiple rows of effect patterns. In the effect game, after multiple rows of effect patterns are displayed in a changeable manner, a combination of effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as the pattern combination) is finally displayed. The effect game is started together with the special game. The effect game is ended together with the special game. In the effect game, a pattern combination according to the special patterns displayed in the special game is displayed in a stopped state. When a jackpot pattern is displayed in the special game, the effect game displays the jackpot pattern combination in a stopped state. When a losing pattern is displayed in the special game, the effect game displays the losing pattern combination in a stopped state. Hereinafter, the first special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "first changing game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "second changing game". Also, the first changing game and the second changing game are collectively referred to as the "changing game".

As an example, the performance symbols are symbols (images) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are symbols for diversifying the display performance. The performance symbols are so-called decorative symbols. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the performance symbols of the left pattern row, the middle pattern row, and the right pattern row in a variably manner in a predetermined direction. The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach performance is a performance that forms a reach and ultimately stops and displays a predetermined pattern combination. For example, a reach is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily displayed in the left and right pattern rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbols in the middle pattern row among the performance symbols continue to be displayed in a variably manner. There are normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following description, the normal reach performance may be referred to as the NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as the SR performance. The SR performance is a performance with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the NR performance. As an example, the SR performance is executed via the NR performance.

The game area YBa is formed with multiple winning holes (ball entry holes) through which game balls can enter. The winning holes include at least a first start hole 12, a second start hole 13, and a large prize hole 14. The first start hole 12 is the winning hole through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first variable game are met. The first start hole 12 is located below the performance display device EH, and is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board YB is equipped with a first start sensor SE1 that detects game balls that have entered the first start hole 12 (see Figure 3).

The second starting hole 13 is a winning hole through which the game ball enters when the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the conditions for starting the second variable game are met. The second starting hole 13 is located to the right of the first starting hole 12. The second starting hole 13 is provided with a normal opening and closing piece 13a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second starting hole 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when a normal winning game is not awarded. The second starting hole 13 is opened so that the game ball enters or is easy to enter when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a normal actuator AC1 as a means for operating the normal opening and closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the normal actuator AC1 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting hole 13 is a so-called "normal electric device".

The big prize opening 14 is an opening through which the game balls enter when the conditions for awarding the prize balls are met. The big prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the performance display device EH. The big prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The big prize opening 14 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a big prize game is not awarded. The big prize opening 14 is opened to allow game balls to enter or to make it easier for game balls to enter when a big prize game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a special actuator AC2 as a means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects game balls that enter the big prize opening 14 (see FIG. 3).

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is located to the right of the game area YBa, above the second start opening 13 and the big prize opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that game balls can enter. A gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls that enter and pass through is provided in the gate opening 17a (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is an entry opening through which game balls can enter when the starting conditions for the normal game are met. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are not met even if a game ball enters.

The game area YBa is provided with an outlet 18 through which game balls can enter. The outlet 18 is an entrance for collecting game balls that have not entered the first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, or the big prize opening 14 from the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation. The movable body executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a movable effect) that causes the movable body to move. In other words, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include effects in which the movable body moves. As an example, the movable body is provided on the game board YB. The movable body is provided forward of the effect display device EH. As an example, the movable body includes an upper movable body 80, a left movable body 81, a right movable body 82, a lower left movable body 90, and a lower right movable body 91.

As an example, the upper movable body 80 can be displaced between the original position P0a and the performance position P1a. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an upper original position sensor GSa (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a. As an example, the upper original position sensor GSa is a photosensor. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an upper movable actuator KA1 (shown in FIG. 3) as a means for operating the upper movable body 80. The upper movable body 80 can be displaced from the original position P0a to the performance position P1a by the upper movable actuator KA1. Also, the upper movable body 80 can be displaced from the performance position P1a to the original position P0a by the upper movable actuator KA1. As an example, the upper movable actuator KA1 is a stepping motor. The upper movable body 80 operates by the power of the upper movable actuator KA1 being transmitted via a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown.

The original position P0a is a position where the upper movable body 80 is located at the top of the game board YB. The performance position P1a is a position where the upper movable body 80 is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when it is located at the original position P0a. A part of the upper movable body 80 is not visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the original position P0a. The entire upper movable body 80 is visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the performance position P1a. A part of the upper movable body 80 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the original position P0a. The entire upper movable body 80 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the performance position P1a. The upper movable body 80 has an illuminator (not shown) provided inside it. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a light-emitting performance that causes the upper movable body 80 to emit light.

As an example, the left movable body 81 can be displaced between the original position P0b and the performance position P1b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a left original position sensor GSb (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b. As an example, the left original position sensor GSb is a photosensor. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a left movable actuator KA2 (shown in FIG. 3) as a means for operating the left movable body 81. The left movable body 81 can be displaced from the original position P0b to the performance position P1b by the left movable actuator KA2. Also, the left movable body 81 can be displaced from the performance position P1b to the original position P0b by the left movable actuator KA2. As an example, the left movable actuator KA2 is a stepping motor. The left movable body 81 is operated by the power of the left movable actuator KA2 being transmitted via a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown.

The original position P0b is a position below and to the left of the original position P0a, where the left movable body 81 is located on the left side of the game board YB. The performance position P1b is a position below the performance position P1a, where the left movable body 81 is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b. A part of the left movable body 81 is not visible when viewed from the front when located at the original position P0b. The entire left movable body 81 is visible when viewed from the front when located at the performance position P1b. A part of the left movable body 81 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when located at the original position P0b. The entire left movable body 81 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when located at the performance position P1b. The left movable body 81 has an illuminator (not shown) provided inside it. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a light-emitting performance that causes the left movable body 81 to emit light.

As an example, the right movable body 82 can be displaced between the original position P0c and the performance position P1c. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a right original position sensor GSc (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c. As an example, the right original position sensor GSc is a photosensor. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a right movable actuator KA3 (shown in FIG. 3) as a means for operating the right movable body 82. The right movable body 82 can be displaced from the original position P0c to the performance position P1c by the right movable actuator KA3. Also, the right movable body 82 can be displaced from the performance position P1c to the original position P0c by the right movable actuator KA3. As an example, the right movable actuator KA3 is a stepping motor. The right movable body 82 operates by the power of the right movable actuator KA3 being transmitted via a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown.

The original position P0c is a position below and to the right of the original position P0a, where the right movable body 82 is located on the right side of the game board YB. The performance position P1c is a position below the performance position P1a, where the right movable body 82 is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when it is located at the original position P0c. A part of the right movable body 82 is not visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the original position P0c. The entire right movable body 82 is visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the performance position P1c. A part of the right movable body 82 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the original position P0c. The entire right movable body 82 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the performance position P1c. The right movable body 82 has an illuminator (not shown) provided inside it. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a light-emitting performance that causes the right movable body 82 to emit light.

The upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82 are configured so that a predetermined shape can be formed by combining them. As an example, the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82 are positioned at performance positions P1a, P1b, and P1c, respectively, to form a shape resembling a "heart" (heart shape). In other words, the upper movable body 80 is a movable body related to the left movable body 81. The upper movable body 80 is a movable body related to the right movable body 82. The left movable body 81 is a movable body related to the upper movable body 80. The left movable body 81 is a movable body related to the right movable body 82. The right movable body 82 is a movable body related to the upper movable body 80. The right movable body 82 is a movable body related to the left movable body 81. The upper movable body 80 is an example of a first movable body.

As an example, the lower left movable body 90 can be displaced between the original position P0d and the performance position P1d. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a lower left original position sensor GSd (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d. As an example, the lower left original position sensor GSd is a photosensor. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a lower left movable actuator KA4 (shown in FIG. 3) as a means for operating the lower left movable body 90. The lower left movable body 90 can be displaced from the original position P0d to the performance position P1d by the lower left movable actuator KA4. In addition, the lower left movable body 90 can be displaced from the performance position P1d to the original position P0d by the lower left movable actuator KA4. As an example, the lower left movable actuator KA4 is a stepping motor. The lower left movable body 90 operates by the power of the lower left movable actuator KA4 being transmitted via a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown.

The original position P0d is below the original position P0b, and is a position where the lower left movable body 90 is located at the lower left of the game board YB. The performance position P1d is below the performance position P1a, and is a position where the lower left movable body 90 is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when it is located at the original position P0d. A part of the lower left movable body 90 is not visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the original position P0d. The entire lower left movable body 90 is visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the performance position P1d. A part of the lower left movable body 90 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the original position P0d. The entire lower left movable body 90 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the performance position P1d. The lower left movable body 90 has an illuminator (not shown) provided inside it. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a light-emitting performance that causes the lower left movable body 90 to emit light.

As an example, the lower right movable body 91 can be displaced between the original position P0e and the performance position P1e. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a lower right original position sensor GSe (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e. As an example, the lower right original position sensor GSe is a photosensor. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a lower right movable actuator KA5 (shown in FIG. 3) as a means for operating the lower right movable body 91. The lower right movable body 91 can be displaced from the original position P0e to the performance position P1e by the lower right movable actuator KA5. Also, the lower right movable body 91 can be displaced from the performance position P1e to the original position P0e by the lower right movable actuator KA5. As an example, the lower right movable actuator KA5 is a stepping motor. The lower right movable body 91 is operated by the power of the lower right movable actuator KA5 being transmitted via a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown.

The original position P0e is below the original position P0c, and is a position where the lower right movable body 91 is located at the lower right of the game board YB. The performance position P1e is below the performance position P1a, and is a position where the lower right movable body 91 is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when it is located at the original position P0e. A part of the lower right movable body 91 is not visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the original position P0e. The entire lower right movable body 91 is visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the performance position P1e. A part of the lower right movable body 91 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the original position P0e. The entire lower right movable body 91 is covered by a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when it is located at the performance position P1e. The lower right movable body 91 has an illuminator (not shown) provided inside it. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is capable of executing a light-emitting performance that causes the lower right movable body 91 to emit light.

The lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91 are configured so that they can be combined to form a specific shape. As an example, the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91 are positioned at performance positions P1d and P1e, respectively, to form a shape resembling a "star" (star shape). In other words, the lower left movable body 90 is a movable body related to the lower right movable body 91. The lower right movable body 91 is a movable body related to the lower left movable body 90. The lower left movable body 90 is an example of a second movable body that is different from the upper movable body 80 as the first movable body.

Next, the big win game will be described.
In the jackpot game, a predetermined performance is first performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as the opening time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that allows the start of the jackpot game to be recognized. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the large prize winning hole 14 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when a number condition in which a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball or a time condition in which a predetermined time has elapsed is met. In the round game, the large prize winning hole 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as the ending time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that allows the end of the jackpot game to be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending time. In the following explanation, the period from when the jackpot game starts to when the opening time has elapsed will be referred to as the opening period, the period from when the opening period ends to when the final round of gameplay ends will be referred to as the round period, and the period from when the round period ends to when the jackpot game ends will be referred to as the ending period.

The functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will now be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability fluctuation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability fluctuation function).
The probability variable function is a function for varying the probability of winning a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot probability). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low probability state in which the probability variable function is not activated, and a high probability state in which the probability variable function is activated, as states in which the jackpot probability can differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player, as it makes it easier to win a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery. The high probability state is what is known as a "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for assisting in winning through the second starting hole 13. The pachinko game machine 10 has a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function is not activated, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function is activated, as states in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is different. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 increases. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13 (easy ball entry state).

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three controls described below, which are arbitrarily selected, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball entry rate state is low. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that varies the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate state is low. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate state is low. The opening time extension control may be at least one of the following: a control that increases the number of times the second start port 13 is opened in one normal winning game compared to when the ball entry rate state is low, and a control that makes the opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate state is low.

The high ball winning rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) compared to the low ball winning rate state. When the special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high ball winning rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low ball winning rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state).

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is determined by a combination of whether or not the probability bonus function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assistance function is activated. In the following explanation, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability non-time-saving state." A gaming state that is a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability non-time-saving state." A gaming state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability time-saving state." A gaming state that is a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability time-saving state."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a main board 40 and an auxiliary board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the auxiliary board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the auxiliary board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the auxiliary board 50. The auxiliary board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will now be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 executes a main control program to execute processes related to the progress of the game. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lotteries, tables, and the like.

The main ROM 42 stores multiple types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from when the fluctuation game starts to when it ends. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content (presentation content) of the fluctuation game. There are jackpot fluctuation patterns and miss fluctuation patterns. The jackpot fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a jackpot pattern combination after a reach presentation in a presentation game. The miss fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination after a reach presentation or without a reach presentation in a presentation game.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, etc. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to back up (retain) at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 even when the power supply is cut off. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup power supply, and is configured to be able to back up at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 by the power supplied from the backup power supply even when the power supply is cut off. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to back up at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 even after the power supply is cut off, since the main RAM 43 is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off.

As an example, among the information stored in the main RAM 43, the information that is backed up even if the power supply is cut off (hereinafter referred to as backup information) includes game information related to the progress of the game. As an example, the game information includes information related to the special game, information related to the jackpot game, information related to the game status, and information related to the payout of prize balls. Information related to the special game includes, for example, information that can identify the special reserved number, various random number information, information that can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery (jackpot and small win), information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and information that can identify the special pattern derived in the special game. Information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. Information related to the game status includes information that can identify the operating status (including the remaining number of times it has been operated) of the special bonus function and the ball entry assistance function. Information related to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not been paid out.

The main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit 44. The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41. The main board 40 includes a RAM clear switch 45. As an example, the RAM clear switch 45 includes an operation unit that can be pressed. The main CPU 41 can input an operation signal that can specify the operation state of the RAM clear switch 45. The operation state of the operation unit is information that indicates whether or not the operation unit is being operated. In other words, the operation state of the operation unit includes a state in which the operation unit is being operated and a state in which the operation unit is not being operated.

The main board 40 is connected to each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the payout sensor SE5, and the used ball sensor SE6. The main CPU 41 can input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the payout sensor SE5, and the used ball sensor SE6 when they detect the game ball. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e separately. The main board 40 is connected to the normal actuator AC1 and the special actuator AC2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the second start opening 13 by controlling the operation of the normal actuator AC1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the big prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special actuator AC2.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RAM 53. The sub-CPU 51 executes a sub-control program to perform processing related to the presentation. The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used in a predetermined lottery. The sub-ROM 52 stores display presentation data used for display presentation, light-emitting presentation data used for light-emitting presentation, and sound presentation data used for sound presentation. The sub-RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko game machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-RAM 53 includes a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be capable of generating hardware random numbers by the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the performance display device EH. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content in the display area R of the performance display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the performance button BT. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the performance button BT. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the upper original position sensor GSa, the left original position sensor GSb, the right original position sensor GSc, the lower left original position sensor GSd, and the lower right original position sensor GSe. The sub-CPU 51 can input each detection signal output by each of the upper original position sensor GSa, the left original position sensor GSb, the right original position sensor GSc, the lower left original position sensor GSd, and the lower right original position sensor GSe, which detects the corresponding movable body. The upper original position sensor GSa corresponds to the upper movable body 80. The left original position sensor GSb corresponds to the left movable body 81. The right original position sensor GSc corresponds to the right movable body 82. The lower left original position sensor GSd corresponds to the lower left movable body 90. The lower right original position sensor GSe corresponds to the lower right movable body 91.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the upper movable actuator KA1, the left movable actuator KA2, the right movable actuator KA3, the lower left movable actuator KA4, and the lower right movable actuator KA5. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the corresponding movable body by controlling the operation of the upper movable actuator KA1, the left movable actuator KA2, the right movable actuator KA3, the lower left movable actuator KA4, and the lower right movable actuator KA5. The upper movable actuator KA1 corresponds to the upper movable body 80. The left movable actuator KA2 corresponds to the left movable body 81. The right movable actuator KA3 corresponds to the right movable body 82. The lower left movable actuator KA4 corresponds to the lower left movable body 90. The lower right movable actuator KA5 corresponds to the lower right movable body 91. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a control means for controlling the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 as movable bodies.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The power-on process will now be described.
When the main CPU 41 is started by the start of the power supply, the main CPU 41 executes a power-on process. In the power-on process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the RAM clear switch 45 is operated based on the operation signal of the RAM clear switch 45. If the RAM clear switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 initializes the backup information. After initializing the backup information, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization command) capable of identifying that the backup information has been initialized in the output buffer of the main RAM 43. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-substrate 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-substrate 50 every time an output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (for example, 16 ms). The control command stored in the output buffer is an example of backup information. The control command stored in the output buffer is an example of game information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process. If the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 does not initialize all of the backup information, and stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a restore command) capable of specifying that all of the backup information has not been initialized in the output buffer of the main RAM 43. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process. In the following description, when simply referring to the output buffer, this refers to the output buffer of the main RAM 43.

Next, we will explain the timer interrupt process that is performed every predetermined control period (e.g., 4 ms). As an example, the timer interrupt process includes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process.

The special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reserved number to update it. In this way, the reservation condition of the first special game can be met when the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1. Next, the main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the updated first reserved number. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) that can identify the first reserved number after the addition in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers may be winning random numbers used in the lottery for determining a winning special pattern, winning pattern random numbers used to determine a winning pattern, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine a variation pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the first special game, and the storage order of the random number information. The random number information may be the acquired random numbers themselves, or may be information obtained by processing the random numbers using a predetermined method. By storing the random number information to be used for the first special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions are met.

When the main CPU 41 stores random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the first start hole 12 and if the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second start hole 13 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. If the game ball has entered the second start hole 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reserved number to update it. The main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after the addition. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved number command) that can identify the second reserved number after the addition in the output buffer. The reserved condition for the second special game can be met when the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated within the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information to be used in the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored. By storing the random number information to be used in the second special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start conditions of the second special game are met. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the second start hole 13, and if the second reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither a jackpot game nor a special game is being played, and judges negatively when a jackpot game or a special game is being played. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 judges whether the second reserved number is greater than zero.

If the second reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the second reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a second reserved number command that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information that was stored first from the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 uses a winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information to draw a jackpot pattern and determine the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 uses a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information to draw a variation pattern and determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start processing. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot pattern combination after passing through the NR performance in the performance game. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot pattern combination after passing through the SR performance in the performance game.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a miss variation process. In the miss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a miss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of miss variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game without going through a reach presentation. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game after going through an NR presentation. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game after going through an SR presentation.

If the second reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first reserved number is greater than zero. If the first special reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether to store a wait command in the output buffer based on the output information stored in the main RAM 43. The output information is information that can identify whether a wait command has been output. The wait command is a control command that can identify that it has been controlled to a wait state. As an example, the wait state indicates a state in which a variable game is not being executed and a jackpot game is not being executed.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information in the main RAM 43 that the wait command has been output, it ends the special pattern start process without storing the wait command in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information in the main RAM 43 that the wait command has not been output, it stores the wait command in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 updates the output information in the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to determine that the wait command has been output. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process.

If the first reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the first reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a first reserved number command that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information that was stored first from the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 performs a lottery for a jackpot pattern using a winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a lottery for determining a variation pattern using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start processing.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a loss symbol to be displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of loss variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. In the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 stores a variation start command and a special symbol command in the output buffer. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or loss symbol) determined in each variation process. As an example, the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed. During jackpot fluctuation processing and miss fluctuation processing, the main CPU 41 updates the output information in the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to identify that a standby command has not been output.

When the special pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a first special game or a second special game through a process separate from the special pattern start process. When the main CPU 41 executes the first special game, it controls the first special pattern display device 19a to start the variable display of a specified pattern. The main CPU 41 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the first special pattern display device 19a to statically display the special pattern determined in the special pattern start process. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variable end command) capable of identifying the end of the variable game in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 41 executes the second special game, it controls the second special symbol display device 19b to start displaying a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 41 measures the change time set in the change pattern. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a change end command in the output buffer. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to execute the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, thereby holding a lottery when a game ball enters the start hole.

The big win game processing will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a jackpot symbol in a special game, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (i.e., the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game. As an example, there are a first jackpot and a second jackpot. The first jackpot is a jackpot based on the first jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols. The second jackpot is a jackpot based on the second jackpot symbol different from the first jackpot symbol. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is referred to as the first jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is referred to as the second jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) capable of identifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. As an example, the opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of jackpot game. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the special actuator AC2 using the opening control data for the identified jackpot game to open the jackpot winning hole 14. As an example, the main CPU 41 controls the special actuator AC2 so as to open the jackpot winning hole 14 until the number condition or time condition is met in each round game. The main CPU 41 performs processing to execute such a round game until the number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. As an example, it is set that 10 round games are executed in both the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of identifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time a round game is started. When the final round of play ends, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command capable of specifying the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as the ending start command). When the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command capable of specifying the passage of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as the ending end command). As a result, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, a variable game can be executed based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a jackpot game is awarded based on the result of the winning lottery.

The game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition process includes a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state, and a winning rate transition process for transitioning the winning rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the end of the big win game process. As an example, in the game state transition process, the winning rate transition process and the probability transition process are executed in this order.

First, the goal scoring rate transition process will be described.
In the ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 turns on the operation flag in the main RAM 43 when the first or second jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state when the first or second jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 counts the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game by updating the value of the execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the second jackpot game. The main CPU 41 turns off the operation flag stored in the main RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of times of operation ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the operation number ends after the end of the second jackpot game. The main CPU 41 does not turn off the operation flag until the next jackpot game is awarded after the end of the first jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 starts a big win game and the operation flag is on, the main CPU 41 turns off the operation flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the big win game to a low ball entry rate state.

Next, the probability transition process will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 turns on the high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 does not turn off the high probability flag after the first jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not turn on the high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the second jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state. When the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is on, the main CPU 41 turns off the high probability flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during a jackpot game.

By the probability transition process and the ball entry rate transition process, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state. In other words, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability time-shortening state. Also, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state. After that, when the special game for the th operation ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. In other words, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low probability time-shortening state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game for the th operation, is controlled to a low probability non-time-shortening state.

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous to the player when the jackpot game ends. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10, a variable game can be executed based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a game state advantageous to the player is granted based on the result of the winning lottery. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is controlled to a more advantageous game state than after the jackpot game ends and after the second jackpot game ends.

As an example, when the game state transitions, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a state designation command) capable of identifying the current game state. That is, the state designation commands include a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability time-saving state. As an example, when the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command capable of identifying the current game state, regardless of whether the backup information has been initialized or not. That is, if the backup information has been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the backup information has not been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying the game state when the power supply was cut off is stored in the output buffer.

The normal symbol input process will be described.
The normal symbol input process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a gaming ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the gaming ball has entered the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit number for the normal reserved number is 4. When the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by adding 1.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers are winning random numbers used in the lottery to determine whether a normal pattern is a winning pattern, and winning pattern random numbers used to determine the normal pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The normal symbol start process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the start condition of the normal game is met. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither the normal win game nor the normal game is being played, and judges negatively when the normal win game is being played or the normal game is being played. If the start condition of the normal game is not met, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the start condition of the normal game is met, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the normal reserved number is greater than zero. If the normal reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

If the normal reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 obtains the random number information stored first from the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number identified from the obtained random number information to perform a normal win lottery to determine whether or not a normal win has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery with a normal win probability according to the current winning rate state. As an example, the normal win probability in a high winning rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal win probability in a low winning rate state is zero or approximately zero.

If a normal win is won, the main CPU 41 performs normal win variation processing. In the normal win variation processing, the main CPU 41 uses a normal win pattern random number that can be identified from the random number information to draw a normal win pattern and determine the normal win pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. If a normal win is not won, the main CPU 41 performs normal loss variation processing. In the normal loss variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the normal loss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the state of the winning rate. As an example, when the current winning rate state is a low winning rate state, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that sets a longer variation time compared to when the current winning rate state is a high winning rate state. Note that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each winning rate state. In this case, the main CPU 41 may use a predetermined random number to perform a lottery to determine the variation pattern of the normal game, and determine the variation pattern from among the plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game through a process separate from the normal pattern start process. When executing a normal game, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main CPU 41 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to stop displaying the normal pattern determined in the normal pattern start process.

The normal winning game process will now be described.
The normal win game process is a process for awarding a normal win game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays the normal win symbol in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal win game process after the normal game ends. The main CPU 41 controls the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal win symbol determined in the normal symbol start process, and opens the second start hole 13.

The prize ball payout process will now be described.
The prize ball payout process is a process for paying out prize balls. The prize ball payout process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the prize ball payout process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 awards the first number of prize balls (e.g., three balls) to the first start hole 12. That is, the main CPU 41 pays out the first number of prize balls from the payout port CZa. The main CPU 41 judges whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second start hole 13, the main CPU 41 awards the second number of prize balls (e.g., one ball) to the second start hole 13. That is, the main CPU 41 causes the second number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout opening CZa. The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the large prize opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the count sensor SE3. When the game ball has entered the large prize opening 14, the main CPU 41 awards the third number of prize balls (e.g., 15 balls) set for the large prize opening 14. That is, the main CPU 41 causes the third number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout opening CZa.

Next, a process for activating a specific function will be described.
As an example, the specific function is a function that restricts the execution of a game. As an example, the specific function is activated when the number of specific balls reaches an upper limit. The number of specific balls is counted based on the number of prize balls awarded since the power supply started and the number of used balls used in a game since the power supply started. The number of used balls is the number of game balls used in a game. As an example, the number of used balls is the number of game balls that are launched by operating the launch handle HD and reach the game area YBa. As an example, the upper limit is 95,000.

The process for activating the specific function includes a specific ball counting process for counting a specific number of balls. As an example, the specific ball counting process includes a first specific ball counting process and a second specific ball counting process. As an example, the main CPU 41 executes the first specific ball counting process when it determines that a gaming ball has been used. As an example, the main CPU 41 executes the second specific ball counting process when a prize ball is awarded in the prize ball payout process.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the first specific ball counting process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a specific function is operating (step S101). As an example, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a specific function is operating based on a specific function operation flag stored in the main RAM 43. As an example, the specific function operation flag is information that can identify whether or not a specific function is operating. As an example, the specific function operation flag is ON when the specific function is operating. If the specific function is operating (step S101: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process.

If the specific function is not in operation (step S101: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 is 0 (step S102). If the specific ball count is 0 (step S102: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process. If the specific ball count is not 0 (step S102: NO), the main CPU 41 updates the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 by subtracting 1 (step S103). The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a specific ball count command) corresponding to the updated specific ball count in the output buffer (step S104). As an example, the main CPU 41 generates a specific ball count command so that the updated specific ball count can be identified, and stores the generated specific ball count command in the output buffer. When the process of step S104 is completed, the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the second specific ball counting process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the specific function is operating (step S201). If the specific function is operating (step S201: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process. If the specific function is not operating (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 adds the newly awarded number of prize balls to the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 to update it (step S202). Next, the main CPU 41 judges whether the specific ball count after the update in step S203 has reached the upper limit number (step S203). If the specific ball count has not reached the upper limit number (step S203: NO), the main CPU 41 stores a specific ball number command corresponding to the updated specific ball number in the output buffer (step S204). When the process of step S204 is completed, the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process.

If the number of specific balls has reached the upper limit (step S203: YES), the main CPU 41 activates the specific function (step S205). As an example, the main CPU 41 turns on the specific function activation flag stored in the main RAM 43. As an example, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an activation command) that can identify that the specific function is in operation in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process. As an example, while waiting for the activation of the specific function, the main CPU 41 activates the specific function when ending the jackpot game. In other words, the main CPU 41 turns on the specific function activation flag stored in the main RAM 43 and stores the activation command in the output buffer.

As an example, during the operation of the specific function, the main CPU 41 restricts the execution of the game in the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as game stop). In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit, the specific function is activated, thereby restricting the execution of the game in the gaming machine. As an example, during the operation of the specific function, the main CPU 41 does not execute the special symbol input process, the special symbol start process, the big win game process, the normal symbol input process, the normal symbol start process, the normal win game process, and the prize ball payout process. In other words, during the game stop, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a game ball enters the first start hole 12 and the second start hole 13, the reserve condition of the special game is not established. Also, during the game stop, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a game ball enters the first start hole 12, the second start hole 13, and the big prize hole 14, the prize ball is not paid out. In addition, during a game stop, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not establish a reserve condition for the normal game even if a game ball enters the gate opening 17a. During a game stop, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not execute a new special game. During a game stop, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not execute a new normal game. During a game stop, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not execute a new jackpot game. During a game stop, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not execute a new normal jackpot game.

As an example, the specific ball count is information (hereinafter referred to as non-backup information) that is initialized regardless of whether the RAM clear switch 45 is operated when the power supply is started, while the specific function activation flag is backup information. Therefore, the power supply is cut off until the specific ball count reaches the upper limit, and then, when the power supply is started, the specific ball count is initialized even if the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated. In other words, the main CPU 41 counts the specific ball count based on the number of prize balls awarded since the power supply was started and the number of balls used in the game since the power supply was started. Therefore, the power supply is cut off until the specific ball count reaches the upper limit, and then, when the power supply is started, the conditions related to the operation of the specific function are initialized even if the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated. On the other hand, after the specific ball count reaches the upper limit, the power supply is cut off, and then, when the power supply is started, the conditions related to the operation of the specific function are not initialized unless the RAM clear switch 45 is operated. In other words, after the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is started again, if the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated, the specific function is activated again. As an example, at this time, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter, a return activation command) that can specify that the specific function was controlled to the activation state when the power supply started, depending on whether the specific function was activated when the power supply started. The activation state of the specific function is released if the RAM clear switch 45 is operated when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started. The main CPU 41 that counts the number of specific balls is an example of a counting means. The specific function activation flag is an example of specific information. As described above, the specific function activation flag is backup information, so the main CPU 41 that initializes the backup information is an example of an initialization means that initializes the specific information.

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
The big win presentation process will be described.
The jackpot performance process is a process for executing a performance during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot performance). When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an opening command, it controls the performance display device EH, speaker SP, and decorative lamps LA to execute an opening performance. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the performance display device EH, speaker SP, and decorative lamps LA to execute a round performance. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an ending start command, it controls the performance display device EH, speaker SP, and decorative lamps LA to execute an ending performance. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an ending end command, it controls the performance display device EH, speaker SP, and decorative lamps LA to end the ending performance.

The effect game process will now be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation start command and a special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the special symbol command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination for the big win when the big win symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. As an example, the symbol combination for the big win is a symbol combination in which multiple performance symbols are the same. The sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination when the losing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination including the reach when the condition for executing the reach performance (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is established. As an example, the losing symbol combination including the reach is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in the left and right columns are the same among the multiple performance symbols, while the performance symbols in the center column are different. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination not including the reach when the reach condition is not established. As an example, a losing symbol combination that does not include a reach is a symbol combination in which the multiple performance symbols are different from each other. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether a reach condition is met based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the performance game based on the variation pattern. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH so as to start the variation display of the performance patterns in each pattern row based on the determined variation content. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 starts the performance game.

When a predetermined timing arrives after the start of the presentation game, the sub-CPU 51 causes the symbol combination to be temporarily frozen and displayed. The sub-CPU 51 causes the symbol combination to be frozen and displayed in a confirmed state upon input of an end-of-variation command. The sub-CPU 51 may also cause the symbol combination to be frozen and displayed in a confirmed state upon the passage of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the end-of-variation command may be omitted.

The operation of the movable body in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an example, the operation of the movable body in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include the operation of the presentation mode. The operation of the presentation mode is the operation of the movable body in the movable presentation. As an example, the operation of the presentation mode may include the operation of the movable body in a first movable presentation (hereinafter referred to as the operation of the first presentation mode). As an example, the operation of the presentation mode may include the operation of the movable body in a second movable presentation different from the first movable presentation (hereinafter referred to as the operation of the second presentation mode).

As an example, the operation of the first performance mode may include the operation of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82. As an example, the operation of the first performance mode may include the operation of the upper movable body 80 displacing from the original position P0a to the performance position P1a, stopping at the performance position P1a for a predetermined time, and then displacing from the performance position P1a to the original position P0a. As an example, the operation of the first performance mode may include the operation of the left movable body 81 displacing from the original position P0b to the performance position P1b, stopping at the performance position P1b for a predetermined time, and then displacing from the performance position P1b to the original position P0b. As an example, the operation of the first performance mode may include the operation of the right movable body 82 displacing from the original position P0c to the performance position P1c, stopping at the performance position P1c for a predetermined time, and then displacing from the performance position P1c to the original position P0c. As an example, in the operation of the first performance mode, the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82 move at the same time. As a result, during the operation of the first performance mode, the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82 form a predetermined shape (a heart shape).

As an example, the operation of the second performance mode may include the operation of the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, the operation of the second performance mode may include the operation of the lower left movable body 90 displacing from the original position P0d to the performance position P1d, stopping at the performance position P1d for a predetermined time, and then displacing from the performance position P1d to the original position P0d. As an example, the operation of the second performance mode may include the operation of the lower right movable body 91 displacing from the original position P0e to the performance position P1e, stopping at the performance position P1e for a predetermined time, and then displacing from the performance position P1e to the original position P0e. As an example, in the operation of the second performance mode, the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91 move at the same time. As a result, a predetermined shape (star shape) is formed by the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91 during the operation of the second performance mode.

As an example, the operation of the movable body in the pachinko game machine 10 may include an operation of an inspection mode. The operation of the inspection mode is an operation for inspecting whether the movable body operates normally. As an example, the operation of the inspection mode may include an operation of a first inspection mode. The operation of the first inspection mode may include the operations of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the upper movable body 80 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0a, then displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0a. As an example, the predetermined position of the upper movable body 80 may include the performance position P1a. As an example, the predetermined position of the upper movable body 80 may include a position between the original position P0a and the performance position P1a. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 moves toward the original position P0a when the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a. As an example, the first inspection position of the upper movable body 80 is the performance position P1a. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (when not located at a predetermined position), it displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0a. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 moves toward the first inspection position when the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a. In this way, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 displaces from a predetermined position to the original position P0a. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 displaces from the original position P0a to the first inspection position, and then displaces from the first inspection position to the original position P0a.

As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the left movable body 81 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0b, then displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0b. As an example, the predetermined position of the left movable body 81 may include the performance position P1b. As an example, the predetermined position of the left movable body 81 may include between the original position P0b and the performance position P1b. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 moves toward the original position P0b when the left movable body 81 is not located at the original position P0b. As an example, the first inspection position of the left movable body 81 is the performance position P1b. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b (when not located at the predetermined position), it displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0b. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 moves toward the first inspection position when the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b. In this way, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0b. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 is displaced from the original position P0b to the first inspection position, and then displaced from the first inspection position to the original position P0b.

As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the right movable body 82 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0c, then displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0c. As an example, the predetermined position of the right movable body 82 may include the performance position P1c. As an example, the predetermined position of the right movable body 82 may include a position between the original position P0c and the performance position P1c. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 moves toward the original position P0c when the right movable body 82 is not located at the original position P0c. As an example, the first inspection position of the right movable body 82 is the performance position P1c. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c (when not located at the predetermined position), it displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0c. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 moves toward the first inspection position when the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c. In this way, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0c. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 is displaced from the original position P0c to the first inspection position, and then displaced from the first inspection position to the original position P0c.

As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the lower left movable body 90 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0d, then displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0d. As an example, the predetermined position of the lower left movable body 90 may include the performance position P1d. As an example, the predetermined position of the lower left movable body 90 may include a position between the original position P0d and the performance position P1d. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower left movable body 90 moves toward the original position P0d when the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d. As an example, the first inspection position of the lower left movable body 90 is the performance position P1d. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (when not located at the predetermined position), it displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0d. That is, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower-left movable body 90 moves toward the first inspection position when the lower-left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d. In this way, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower-left movable body 90 displaces from a predetermined position to the original position P0d. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower-left movable body 90 displaces from the original position P0d to the first inspection position, and then displaces from the first inspection position to the original position P0d.

As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the lower right movable body 91 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0e, then displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0e. As an example, the predetermined position of the lower right movable body 91 may include the performance position P1e. As an example, the predetermined position of the lower right movable body 91 may include a position between the original position P0e and the performance position P1e. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 moves toward the original position P0e when the lower right movable body 91 is not located at the original position P0e. As an example, the first inspection position of the lower right movable body 91 is the performance position P1e. As an example, in the operation of the first inspection mode, when the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e (when not located at the predetermined position), it displaces to the first inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0e. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 moves toward the first inspection position when the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e. In this way, the operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 displaces from a predetermined position to the original position P0e. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 displaces from the original position P0e to the first inspection position, and then displaces from the first inspection position to the original position P0e.

As an example, the operation of the inspection mode may include an operation of a second inspection mode different from the operation of the first inspection mode. The operation of the second inspection mode may include the operations of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the upper movable body 80 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0a, then displaces to the second inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0a. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 moves toward the original position P0a when the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a. As an example, the second inspection position of the upper movable body 80 does not include the original position P0a. As an example, the second inspection position of the upper movable body 80 is between the original position P0a and the performance position P1a. In other words, the second inspection position of the upper movable body 80 is closer to the original position P0a than the first inspection position. As an example, the second inspection position of the upper movable body 80 is a position between the original position P0a and the performance position P1a, and is very close to the original position P0a. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (when not located at a predetermined position), it displaces to the second inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0a. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 moves toward the second inspection position when the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a. In this way, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 displaces from a predetermined position to the original position P0a. The operation of the first inspection mode may include an operation in which the upper movable body 80 displaces from the original position P0a to the second inspection position, and then displaces from the second inspection position to the original position P0a.

As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the left movable body 81 is located at a predetermined position, it is displaced to the original position P0b, then displaced to the second inspection position, and then displaced to the original position P0b. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 moves toward the original position P0b when the left movable body 81 is not located at the original position P0b. As an example, the second inspection position of the left movable body 81 does not include the original position P0b. As an example, the second inspection position of the left movable body 81 is between the original position P0b and the performance position P1b. In other words, the second inspection position of the left movable body 81 is a position closer to the original position P0b than the first inspection position. As an example, the second inspection position of the left movable body 81 is a position between the original position P0b and the performance position P1b, and is very close to the original position P0b. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b (when not located at a predetermined position), it is displaced to the second inspection position and then displaced to the original position P0b. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 moves toward the second inspection position when the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b. In this way, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0b. The operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the left movable body 81 is displaced from the original position P0b to the second inspection position, and then displaced from the second inspection position to the original position P0b.

As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the right movable body 82 is located at a predetermined position, it is displaced to the original position P0c, then displaced to the second inspection position, and then displaced to the original position P0c. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 moves toward the original position P0c when the right movable body 82 is not located at the original position P0c. As an example, the second inspection position of the right movable body 82 does not include the original position P0c. As an example, the second inspection position of the right movable body 82 is between the original position P0c and the performance position P1c. In other words, the second inspection position of the right movable body 82 is a position closer to the original position P0c than the first inspection position. As an example, the second inspection position of the right movable body 82 is a position between the original position P0c and the performance position P1c, and is very close to the original position P0c. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c (when not located at a predetermined position), it is displaced to the second inspection position and then displaced to the original position P0c. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 moves toward the second inspection position when the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c. In this way, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0c. The operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the right movable body 82 is displaced from the original position P0c to the second inspection position, and then displaced from the second inspection position to the original position P0c.

As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the lower left movable body 90 is located at a predetermined position, it displaces to the original position P0d, then displaces to the second inspection position, and then displaces to the original position P0d. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower left movable body 90 moves toward the original position P0d when the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower left movable body 90 does not include the original position P0d. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower left movable body 90 is between the original position P0d and the performance position P1d. In other words, the second inspection position of the lower left movable body 90 is a position closer to the original position P0d than the first inspection position. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower left movable body 90 is a position between the original position P0d and the performance position P1d, and is very close to the original position P0d. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (when not located at a predetermined position), it is displaced to the second inspection position and then displaced to the original position P0d. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower left movable body 90 moves toward the second inspection position when the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d. In this way, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower left movable body 90 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0d. The operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower left movable body 90 is displaced from the original position P0d to the second inspection position, and then displaced from the second inspection position to the original position P0d.

As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the lower right movable body 91 is located at a predetermined position, it is displaced to the original position P0e, then displaced to the second inspection position, and then displaced to the original position P0e. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 moves toward the original position P0e when the lower right movable body 91 is not located at the original position P0e. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower right movable body 91 does not include the original position P0e. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower right movable body 91 is between the original position P0e and the performance position P1e. In other words, the second inspection position of the lower right movable body 91 is a position closer to the original position P0e than the first inspection position. As an example, the second inspection position of the lower right movable body 91 is a position between the original position P0e and the performance position P1e, and is very close to the original position P0e. As an example, in the operation of the second inspection mode, when the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e (when not located at a predetermined position), it is displaced to the second inspection position and then displaced to the original position P0e. In other words, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 moves toward the second inspection position when the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e. In this way, the operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 is displaced from a predetermined position to the original position P0e. The operation of the second inspection mode may include an operation in which the lower right movable body 91 is displaced from the original position P0e to the second inspection position, and then displaced from the second inspection position to the original position P0e.

In this way, in the operation of the first inspection mode, the movable body is located at the original position, then displaced to the first inspection position, and then displaced to the original position. On the other hand, in the operation of the second inspection mode, the movable body is located at the original position, then displaced to the second inspection position, and then displaced to the original position. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode differ in that the operation of the first inspection mode displaces the movable body to the first inspection position, while the operation of the second inspection mode displaces the movable body to the second inspection position. As described above, the first inspection positions of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 are different from the second inspection positions of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. For this reason, the operation time of the second inspection mode is different from that of the first inspection mode. Specifically, the second inspection positions of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 are closer to the original positions than the first inspection positions of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. Therefore, the operation time of the second inspection mode is shorter than that of the first inspection mode.

The process for operating the movable body will now be described.
First, the first performance operation process for operating the movable body in the first performance mode will be described.
The first presentation operation process is executed when the execution timing of the first movable presentation arrives. As an example, the execution timing of the first movable presentation may arrive during one or both of the execution of the variation game and the execution of the jackpot game. As an example, the execution timing of the first movable presentation may include multiple timings during the execution of the variation game. In other words, the first movable presentation may be executed multiple times in one variation game. As an example, the execution timing of the first movable presentation may include multiple timings during the execution of the jackpot game. In other words, the first movable presentation may be executed multiple times in one jackpot game.

In the first performance operation process, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the first movable performance can be executed. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the first movable performance can be executed when the first restriction flag is off and the operation permission flag is on. As an example, the first restriction flag is information that can identify whether the conditions that restrict the operation of the performance mode of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82 are established. As an example, the operation permission flag is information that can identify whether the operation of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 is permitted. When the operation permission flag is on, this is an example of the first state. On the other hand, when the operation permission flag is off, this is an example of the second state. In other words, the operation permission flag is information that can identify whether the state of the movable body is the first state or the second state. The first state is a state in which the operations (operation of the performance mode and operation of the inspection mode) of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 are permitted. The second state is a state in which the operations (operation of the performance mode and operation of the inspection mode) of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 are restricted. The operation permission flag is an example of special information that is not held when the power supply is cut off. As an example, the first restriction flag is turned on when an abnormality of the movable body is detected. As an example, the operation permission flag is turned on when a specific function is activated. In other words, the operation of the movable body is restricted when an abnormality of the movable body is detected and when a specific function is activated. When the first movable performance cannot be executed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the first performance operation process without executing the first movable performance. In other words, in this embodiment, when an abnormality of the movable body is detected, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not accepting an operation request. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the specific function is activated, the movement of the movable body is restricted by not accepting a movement request. As a result, if the execution of the first moving performance is scheduled when the specific function is activated, the planned movement of the movable body in the first performance mode in the first moving performance is discarded. In other words, when the specific function is activated, the planned movement of the movable body is discarded. Thus, in this specification, the discarding of the planned movement of the movable body is not limited to initializing the information indicating the planned movement of the movable body determined by the secondary CPU 51, but may simply include the movable body that was scheduled to operate not operating.

When the first movable performance can be executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the upper movable actuator KA1, the left movable actuator KA2, and the right movable actuator KA3 to execute the first movable performance. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 controls the upper movable actuator KA1 so that the upper movable body 80 displaces from the original position P0a to the performance position P1a, stops at the performance position P1a for a predetermined time, and then displaces from the performance position P1a to the original position P0a. The sub-CPU 51 also controls the left movable actuator KA2 so that the left movable body 81 displaces from the original position P0b to the performance position P1b, stops at the performance position P1b for a predetermined time, and then displaces from the performance position P1b to the original position P0b. The sub-CPU 51 also controls the right movable actuator KA3 so that the right movable body 82 displaces from the original position P0c to the performance position P1c, stops at the performance position P1c for a predetermined time, and then displaces from the performance position P1c to the original position P0c. The secondary CPU 51 then ends the first performance operation process.

Next, the second performance operation process for operating the movable body in the second performance mode will be described.
The second presentation operation process is executed when the execution timing of the second moving presentation arrives. As an example, the execution timing of the second moving presentation may arrive during one or both of the execution of the variation game and the execution of the jackpot game. As an example, the execution timing of the second moving presentation may include multiple timings during the execution of the variation game. In other words, the second moving presentation may be executed multiple times in one variation game. As an example, the execution timing of the second moving presentation may include multiple timings during the execution of the jackpot game. In other words, the second moving presentation may be executed multiple times in one jackpot game.

In the second performance operation processing, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not the second movable performance can be executed. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the second movable performance can be executed when the second restriction flag is off and the operation permission flag is on. As an example, the second restriction flag is information that can identify whether or not a condition that restricts the operation of the performance mode of the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91 is satisfied. As an example, the second restriction flag is turned on when an abnormality in the movable body is detected. If the second movable performance cannot be executed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the second performance operation processing without executing the second movable performance. If the second movable performance can be executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the lower left movable actuator KA4 and the lower right movable actuator KA5 to execute the second movable performance. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 controls the lower-left movable actuator KA4 so that after the lower-left movable body 90 displaces from the original position P0d to the performance position P1d, it stops at the performance position P1d for a predetermined time, and then displaces from the performance position P1d to the original position P0d. The sub-CPU 51 also controls the lower-right movable actuator KA5 so that after the lower-right movable body 91 displaces from the original position P0e to the performance position P1e, it stops at the performance position P1e for a predetermined time, and then displaces from the performance position P1e to the original position P0e. The sub-CPU 51 then ends the second performance operation process.

Next, an inspection operation process for operating the movable body in an inspection mode will be described.
As an example, the inspection operation processing includes a specific function operation processing. The specific function operation processing is processing for operating the movable body in an inspection mode when a specific function is activated. The activation of a specific function is an example of an operation trigger (second trigger) for the movable body. In other words, when the second trigger is established, the movable body operates in an inspection mode. The secondary CPU 51 executes the specific function operation processing when an operation command is input.

6, in the specific function operation processing, the secondary CPU 51 stops the operation of all movable bodies (step S251). That is, in the processing of step S251, when the upper movable body 80 is in operation, the secondary CPU 51 controls the upper movable actuator KA1 to stop the operation of the upper movable body 80. Also, in the processing of step S251, when the left movable body 81 is in operation, the secondary CPU 51 controls the left movable actuator KA2 to stop the operation of the left movable body 81. Also, in the processing of step S251, when the right movable body 82 is in operation, the secondary CPU 51 controls the right movable actuator KA3 to stop the operation of the right movable body 82. Also, in the processing of step S251, when the lower left movable body 90 is in operation, the secondary CPU 51 controls the lower left movable actuator KA4 to stop the operation of the lower left movable body 90. Also, in the processing of step S251, when the lower right movable body 91 is moving, the secondary CPU 51 controls the lower right movable actuator KA5 to stop the movement of the lower right movable body 91.

When the processing of step S251 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether all the movable bodies are located at the original position (step S252). That is, in the processing of step S252, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 detects that the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a based on the detection signal of the upper original position sensor GSa. Also, in the processing of step S252, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 detects that the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b based on the detection signal of the left original position sensor GSb. Also, in the processing of step S252, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 detects that the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c based on the detection signal of the right original position sensor GSc. Also, in the processing of step S252, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the lower-left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 detects that the lower-left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d based on the detection signal of the lower-left original position sensor GSd. Also, in the processing of step S252, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the lower-right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 detects that the lower-right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e based on the detection signal of the lower-right original position sensor GSe.

If all the movable bodies are not located at the original position (step S252: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes the original position check process (step S253). That is, if at least any of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 are not located at the original position, the secondary CPU 51 executes the process of step S253 (original position check process). On the other hand, if all the movable bodies are located at the original position (step S252: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the first operation check process (step S254). In addition, even when the secondary CPU 51 ends the process of step S253 (original position check process), it executes the process of step S254 (first operation check process). When the process of step S254 (first operation check process) ends, the secondary CPU 51 controls the state of the movable body to the second state (step S255). That is, the secondary CPU 51 turns off the operation permission flag. As a result, the secondary CPU 51 restricts the movement of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91.

Here, the original position check process and the first operation check process will be described.
The original position check process and the first operation check process are processes for operating the movable body in a first inspection mode.

First, the original position check process will be described.
7, in the original position check process, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (step S301). If the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a (step S301: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes the upper original position check process (step S302).

8, in the upper original position check process, the sub-CPU 51 controls the upper movable actuator KA1 so that the upper movable body 80 is displaced to the original position P0a (step S351). When the process of step S351 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the upper movable body 80 after the operation is located at the original position P0a (step S352). If the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (step S352: YES), the sub-CPU 51 terminates the upper original position check process. If the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a (step S352: NO), the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the number of operations (the number of times the process of step S351 is executed) has reached a specified number (step S353). As an example, the specified number is 5 times. If the number of operations has not reached the specified number (step S353: NO), the sub-CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S351. That is, the sub-CPU 51 repeatedly executes the process of step S351 up to a specified number of times until the upper movable body 80 is displaced to the original position P0a. If the number of operations reaches the specified number of times (step S353: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the first abnormality notification (step S354). The first abnormality notification is a notification that an abnormality has occurred in the upper movable body 80. That is, if the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a even after the sub-CPU 51 operates the upper movable body 80 to be located at the original position P0a for a specified number of times, the sub-CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the upper movable body 80 and notifies the same. As an example, the first abnormality notification is executed by making the upper movable body 80 emit light in a predetermined manner (for example, flashing red). When the process of step S354 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 turns on the first restriction flag (step S355). As a result, the sub-CPU 51 restricts the operation of the performance mode of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82. In this way, when an abnormality in a movable body is detected, the movement of the movable body in which the abnormality is detected is restricted. The movement of the movable body related to the movable body in which the abnormality is detected is also restricted. In the upper original position check process, when the first restriction flag is turned on, a first abnormality notification is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the first abnormality notification suggests that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. The first abnormality notification may also be a notification that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. In other words, in this embodiment, when the movement of the movable body is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality in the movable body, a first abnormality notification is executed that suggests or notifies that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. The first abnormality notification is an example of a specific notification. When the process of step S335 is completed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the upper original position check process.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 7, when the process of step S302 (upper original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the first restriction flag is off (step S303). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the first restriction flag is on in the upper original position check process. If the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (step S301: YES), and if the first restriction flag is off (step S303: YES), the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b (step S304). If the left movable body 81 is not located at the original position P0b (step S304: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes the left original position check process (step S305).

The left original position check process is a process in which the "upper movable body 80" is replaced with the "left movable body 81", the "original position P0a" with the "original position P0b", the "upper movable actuator KA1" with the "left movable actuator KA2", and the "first abnormality notification" with the "second abnormality notification" in the upper original position check process. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. The second abnormality notification is a notification that an abnormality has occurred in the left movable body 81. In other words, if the left movable body 81 is not located at the original position P0b even after the secondary CPU 51 has operated the left movable body 81 to be located at the original position P0b a specified number of times, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the left movable body 81 and notifies the same. As an example, the second abnormality notification is executed by causing the left movable body 81 to emit light in a predetermined manner (for example, flashing red). If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the left movable body 81, it turns on the first restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance mode of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82.

When the process of step S305 (left original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the first restriction flag is off (step S306). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the first restriction flag is on in the left original position check process. If the left movable body 81 is located at the original position P0b (step S304: YES), and if the first restriction flag is off (step S306: YES), the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c (step S307). If the right movable body 82 is not located at the original position P0c (step S307: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes the right original position check process (step S308).

The right original position check process is a process in which the "upper movable body 80" is replaced with the "right movable body 82", the "original position P0a" with the "original position P0c", the "upper movable actuator KA1" with the "right movable actuator KA3", and the "first abnormality notification" with the "third abnormality notification" in the upper original position check process. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. The third abnormality notification is a notification that an abnormality has occurred in the right movable body 82. In other words, if the right movable body 82 is not located at the original position P0c even after the secondary CPU 51 has operated the right movable body 82 to be located at the original position P0c a specified number of times, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the right movable body 82 and notifies the same. As an example, the third abnormality notification is executed by causing the right movable body 82 to emit light in a predetermined manner (for example, flashing red). If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the right movable body 82, it turns on the first restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance modes of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82.

If the first restriction flag is on (step S303: NO and step S306: NO), if the right movable body 82 is located at the original position P0c (step S307: YES), and if the processing of step S308 (right original position check processing) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (step S309). If the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d (step S309: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes the lower left original position check processing (step S310).

9, in the bottom left original position check process, the sub-CPU 51 controls the bottom left movable actuator KA4 so that the bottom left movable body 90 is displaced to the original position P0d (step S361). When the process of step S361 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the bottom left movable body 90 after the operation is located at the original position P0d (step S362). If the bottom left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (step S362: YES), the sub-CPU 51 terminates the bottom left original position check process. If the bottom left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d (step S362: NO), the sub-CPU 51 judges whether the number of operations has reached a specified number (step S363). If the number of operations has not reached the specified number (step S363: NO), the sub-CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S361. That is, the sub-CPU 51 repeatedly executes the process of step S361 up to the specified number of times until the bottom left movable body 90 is displaced to the original position P0d. When the number of operations (the number of times the process of step S361 is executed) reaches the specified number (step S363: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the fourth abnormality notification (step S364). The fourth abnormality notification is a notification that an abnormality has occurred in the lower left movable body 90. That is, when the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d even if the lower left movable body 90 is operated to be located at the original position P0d for the specified number of times, the sub-CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower left movable body 90 and notifies the same. As an example, the fourth abnormality notification is executed by making the lower left movable body 90 emit light in a predetermined manner (for example, flashing red). When the process of step S364 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 turns on the second restriction flag (step S365). As a result, the sub-CPU 51 restricts the operation of the performance mode of the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91. In this way, when an abnormality in the movable body is detected, the operation of the movable body in which the abnormality is detected is restricted. In addition, the movement of the movable body related to the movable body in which the abnormality was detected is also restricted. When the second restriction flag is turned on in the bottom left original position check process, the fourth abnormality notification is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the fourth abnormality notification suggests that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. The fourth abnormality notification may also be a notification that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. In other words, in this embodiment, when the movement of the movable body is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality in the movable body, the fourth abnormality notification is executed to suggest or notify that the movement of the movable body will be restricted. The fourth abnormality notification is an example of a specific notification. When the process of step S365 is completed, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the bottom left original position check process.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 7, when the process of step S310 (lower left original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the second restriction flag is off or not (step S311). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the second restriction flag is on or not in the lower left original position check process. If the second restriction flag is on (step S311: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the original position check process. If the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (step S309: YES) and if the second restriction flag is off (step S311: YES), the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e or not (step S312). If the lower right movable body 91 is located at the original position P0e (step S312: YES), the secondary CPU 51 ends the original position check process. If the lower right movable body 91 is not located at the original position P0e (step S312: NO), the secondary CPU 51 executes a lower right original position check process (step S313).

The lower right original position check process is a process in which the lower left original position check process is replaced with the lower left movable body 90 as the lower right movable body 91, the original position P0d as the original position P0e, the lower left movable actuator KA4 as the lower right movable actuator KA5, and the fourth abnormality notification as the fifth abnormality notification. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. The fifth abnormality notification is a notification that an abnormality has occurred in the lower right movable body 91. In other words, if the lower right movable body 91 is not located at the original position P0e even after the secondary CPU 51 has operated the lower right movable body 91 to be located at the original position P0e a specified number of times, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower right movable body 91 and notifies the same. As an example, the fifth abnormality notification is executed by causing the lower right movable body 91 to emit light in a predetermined manner (for example, flashing red). If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower right movable body 91, it turns on the second restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance mode of the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91. When the process of step S313 (lower right original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the original position check process.

The first operation check process will be described.
10, in the first operation check process, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the first restriction flag is off (step S401). If the first restriction flag is off (step S401: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the upper operation check 1 process (step S402).

12, in the upper operation check 1 process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the upper movable actuator KA1 so that the upper movable body 80 is displaced to the first inspection position (step S451). When the process of step S451 is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the upper movable body 80 after the operation is located at the original position P0a (step S452). If the upper movable body 80 is not located at the original position P0a (step S452: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the upper operation check 1 process. If the upper movable body 80 is located at the original position P0a (step S452: YES), the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the number of operations has reached a specified number (step S453). If the number of operations (the number of times the process of step S451 has been executed) has not reached the specified number (step S453: NO), the secondary CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S451. That is, the sub-CPU 51 repeatedly executes the process of step S451 up to a specified number of times until the upper movable body 80 is displaced to the first inspection position (until it is no longer located at the original position P0a). If the number of operations reaches the specified number (step S453: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the first abnormality notification (step S454). That is, if the upper movable body 80 is not located at the first inspection position (if it continues to be located at the original position P0a) even after operating the upper movable body 80 to be located at the first inspection position for the specified number of times, the sub-CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the upper movable body 80 and notifies it. When the process of step S454 ends, the sub-CPU 51 turns on the first restriction flag (step S455). After that, the sub-CPU 51 ends the upper operation check 1 process. That is, the upper operation check 1 process ends with the upper movable body 80 operating toward the first inspection position.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 10, when the process of step S402 (upper operation check 1 process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the first restriction flag is off (step S403). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the first restriction flag is on in the upper operation check 1 process. If the first restriction flag is off (step S403: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the upper original position check process (step S404). As a result, the upper movable body 80, which moved toward the first inspection position in the upper operation check 1 process, moves toward the original position P0a. When the process of step S404 (upper original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the first restriction flag is off (step S405).

If the first restriction flag is off (step S405: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the left operation check 1 process (step S406). The left operation check 1 process is a process in which the "upper movable body 80" is replaced with the "left movable body 81", the "original position P0a" with the "original position P0b", the "upper movable actuator KA1" with the "left movable actuator KA2", and the "first abnormality notification" with the "second abnormality notification" in the upper operation check 1 process. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. In other words, if the left movable body 81 is not located at the first inspection position (if it continues to be located at the original position P0b) even after the secondary CPU 51 has operated the left movable body 81 to be located at the first inspection position a specified number of times, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the left movable body 81 and notifies it. If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the left movable body 81, it turns on the first restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance mode of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82.

When the process of step S406 (left motion check 1 process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the first restriction flag is off (step S407). That is, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the first restriction flag is on in the left motion check 1 process. If the first restriction flag is off (step S407: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the left original position check process (step S408). As a result, the left movable body 81, which moved toward the first inspection position in the left motion check 1 process, moves toward the original position P0b. When the process of step S408 (left original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the first restriction flag is off (step S409).

If the first restriction flag is off (step S409: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the right operation check 1 process (step S410). The right operation check 1 process is a process in which the "upper movable body 80" is replaced with the "right movable body 82", the "original position P0a" with the "original position P0c", the "upper movable actuator KA1" with the "right movable actuator KA3", and the "first abnormality notification" with the "third abnormality notification" in the upper operation check 1 process. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. In other words, if the right movable body 82 is not located at the first inspection position (if it continues to be located at the original position P0c) even after the sub-CPU 51 has operated the right movable body 82 to be located at the first inspection position a specified number of times, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the right movable body 82 and notifies it. If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the right movable body 82, it turns on the first restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance modes of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, and the right movable body 82.

When the processing of step S410 (right operation check 1 processing) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the first restriction flag is off (step S411). That is, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the first restriction flag has been turned on in the right operation check 1 processing. If the first restriction flag is off (step S411: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the right original position check processing (step S412). As a result, the right movable body 82, which moved toward the first inspection position in the right operation check 1 processing, moves toward the original position P0c.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the first restriction flag is on (step S401: NO, step S403: NO, step S405: NO, step S407: NO, step S409: NO, and step S411: NO), and when the processing of step S412 (right original position check processing) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the second restriction flag is off (step S413). When the second restriction flag is on (step S413: NO), the secondary CPU 51 terminates the first operation check processing. When the second restriction flag is off (step S413: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes bottom left operation check 1 processing (step S414).

13, in the lower left operation check 1 process, the sub-CPU 51 controls the lower left movable actuator KA4 so that the lower left movable body 90 is displaced to the first inspection position (step S461). When the process of step S461 is completed, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the lower left movable body 90 after operation is located at the original position P0d (step S462). If the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the original position P0d (step S462: NO), the sub-CPU 51 ends the lower left operation check 1 process. If the lower left movable body 90 is located at the original position P0d (step S462: YES), the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the number of operations (the number of times the process of step S461 has been executed) has reached a specified number (step S463). If the number of operations has not reached the specified number (step S463: NO), the sub-CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S461. That is, the sub-CPU 51 repeatedly executes the process of step S461 up to a specified number of times until the lower left movable body 90 is displaced to the first inspection position (until it is no longer located at the original position P0d). If the number of operations reaches the specified number of times (step S463: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the fourth abnormality notification (step S464). That is, if the lower left movable body 90 is not located at the first inspection position (if it continues to be located at the original position P0d) even after operating the lower left movable body 90 to be located at the first inspection position for the specified number of times, the sub-CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower left movable body 90 and notifies it. When the process of step S464 ends, the sub-CPU 51 turns on the second restriction flag (step S465). After that, the sub-CPU 51 ends the lower left operation check 1 process. That is, the lower left operation check 1 process ends with the lower left movable body 90 operating toward the first inspection position.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 11, when the process of step S414 (lower left operation check 1 process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the second restriction flag is off (step S415). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the second restriction flag is on in the lower left operation check 1 process. If the second restriction flag is on (step S415: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the first operation check process. If the second restriction flag is off (step S415: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the lower left original position check process (step S416). As a result, the lower left movable body 90 that moved toward the first inspection position in the lower left operation check 1 process moves toward the original position P0d. When the process of step S416 (lower left original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether or not the second restriction flag is off (step S417). If the second restriction flag is on (step S417: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the first operation check process.

If the second restriction flag is off (step S417: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the lower right operation check 1 process (step S418). The lower right operation check 1 process is a process in which the "lower left movable body 90" is replaced with the "lower right movable body 91", the "original position P0d" is replaced with the "original position P0e", the "lower left movable actuator KA4" is replaced with the "lower right movable actuator KA5", and the "fourth abnormality notification" is replaced with the "fifth abnormality notification" for the lower left operation check 1 process. Therefore, detailed explanations are omitted. In other words, even if the sub-CPU 51 operates the lower right movable body 91 to be located at the first inspection position a specified number of times, if the lower right movable body 91 is not located at the first inspection position (if it continues to be located at the original position P0e), it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower right movable body 91 and notifies it. If the secondary CPU 51 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the lower right movable body 91, it turns on the second restriction flag to restrict the operation of the performance mode of the lower left movable body 90 and the lower right movable body 91.

When the process of step S418 (lower right operation check 1 process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the second restriction flag is off (step S419). That is, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the second restriction flag is on in the lower right operation check 1 process. If the second restriction flag is on (step S419: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the first operation check process. If the second restriction flag is off (step S419: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes the lower right original position check process (step S420). As a result, the lower right movable body 91, which moved toward the first inspection position in the lower right operation check 1 process, moves toward the original position P0e. When the process of step S420 (lower right original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the first operation check process.

In this way, by executing the original position check process and the first operation check process, the movable body is located at the original position, displaced to the first inspection position, and then displaced to the original position. That is, by executing the original position check process and the first operation check process, the movable body operates in the first inspection mode. As described above, in the specific function operation process, the original position check process and the first operation check process are executed. That is, by executing the specific function operation process, the movable body can operate in the first inspection mode. In addition, in the specific function operation process, after the first operation check process is completed, the state of the movable body is controlled to the second state. That is, when the specific function is activated, the movable body operates in the inspection mode (first inspection mode) triggered by the activation of the specific function, and then the operation of the movable body is restricted. At this time, the operation of the specific function does not suggest or notify that the operation of the movable body is restricted. That is, when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, a specific notification that suggests or notifies that the operation of the movable body is restricted is not executed. In addition, in the specific function operation process, the operation of all movable bodies is stopped by the processing of step S251. In other words, if a movable body is in motion when a specific function is activated, that motion will be stopped.

Returning to the explanation of the inspection operation processing, the inspection operation processing includes power-supplied operation processing. Power-supplied operation processing is processing for operating the movable body in an inspection mode when power supply is started. The start of power supply is an example of an operation trigger (first trigger) for the movable body. In other words, when the first trigger is met, the movable body operates in the inspection mode. As examples, power-supplied operation processing includes initialization operation processing, return normal operation processing, and return specific operation processing.

First, the initialization process will be described.
The initialization operation process is executed when the backup information is initialized when the power supply is started. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 executes the initialization operation process in response to an input of an initialization command.

14, in the initialization operation process, the secondary CPU 51 executes the original position check process (step S501). When the process of step S501 (original position check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 executes the first operation check process (step S502). When the process of step S502 (first operation check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the state of the movable body to the first state (step S503). That is, the secondary CPU 51 turns on the operation permission flag. Next, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally (step S504). As an example, when the first restriction flag is off and the second restriction flag is off, the secondary CPU 51 judges that the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally. If the operation of the inspection mode has not ended normally (step S504: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the initialization operation process. If the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally (step S504: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes an end notification (step S505). As an example, the end notification is a notification that the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally. The end notification may also be a notification that suggests that the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally. In other words, when the movable body operates as a result of the start of power supply (the first trigger being established), an end notification is executed that suggests or notifies the end of the operation. The end notification is an example of a special notification. As an example, the end notification is executed by the decorative lamp LA emitting light in a predetermined mode (for example, white light). Thereafter, the secondary CPU 51 ends the initialization operation process. In other words, in the initialization operation process, the original position check process and the first operation check process are executed. This allows the movable body to operate in the first inspection mode.

Next, the normal operation process upon recovery will be described.
The normal operation process upon recovery is a process that is executed when the backup information has not been initialized at the start of power supply. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 executes the normal operation process upon recovery in response to input of a recovery command.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal operation process at the time of return, the sub-CPU 51 executes the original position check process (step S511). In addition, the sub-CPU 51 accepts the operation of the effect button BT during the process of step S511 (original position check process). When the process of step S511 (original position check process) is completed, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the effect button BT has been operated during the process of step S511 (original position check process) (step S512). As an example, the sub-CPU 51 detects that the effect button BT has been operated based on the operation signal of the effect button BT. If the effect button BT has not been operated during the process of step S511 (original position check process) (step S512: NO), the sub-CPU 51 executes the first operation check process (step S513). If the effect button BT has been operated during the process of step S511 (original position check process) (step S512: YES), the sub-CPU 51 executes the second operation check process (step S514). When the process of step S513 (first operation check process) is completed, and when the process of step S514 (second operation check process) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the state of the movable body to the first state (step S515). That is, the secondary CPU 51 turns on the operation permission flag. Next, the secondary CPU 51 judges whether the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally (step S516). If the operation of the inspection mode has not ended normally (step S516: NO), the secondary CPU 51 ends the normal operation process at return. If the operation of the inspection mode has ended normally (step S516: YES), the secondary CPU 51 executes an end notification (step S517). That is, when the movable body operates due to the start of power supply (the first trigger is established), an end notification is executed to suggest or notify the end of the operation. After that, the secondary CPU 51 ends the normal operation process at return.

The second movement check process is a process in which, for the first movement check process, "upward movement check 1 process" is replaced with "upward movement check 2 process", "left movement check 1 process" with "left movement check 2 process", and "right movement check 1 process" with "right movement check 2 process". Also, the second movement check process is a process in which, for the first movement check process, "lower-left movement check 1 process" is replaced with "lower-left movement check 2 process", and "lower-right movement check 1 process" is replaced with "lower-right movement check 2 process".

Furthermore, the upper operation check 2 process is a process in which the "first inspection position" is replaced with the "second inspection position" in the upper operation check 1 process. The left operation check 2 process is a process in which the "first inspection position" is replaced with the "second inspection position" in the left operation check 1 process. The right operation check 2 process is a process in which the "first inspection position" is replaced with the "second inspection position" in the right operation check 1 process. The lower left operation check 2 process is a process in which the "first inspection position" is replaced with the "second inspection position" in the lower left operation check 1 process. The lower right operation check 2 process is a process in which the "first inspection position" is replaced with the "second inspection position" in the lower right operation check 1 process. Therefore, detailed explanations of these processes will be omitted.

In this way, in the normal operation process at return, the subsequent process branches depending on whether the performance button BT is operated before the original position check process is completed. Specifically, in the normal operation process at return, the first operation check process and the second operation check process are executed depending on whether the performance button BT is operated before the original position check process is completed. As described above, the operation of the first inspection mode can be executed by executing the original position check process and the first operation check process. On the other hand, the operation of the second inspection mode can be executed by executing the original position check process and the second operation check process. In other words, by executing the original position check process and the second operation check process, the movable body is positioned at the original position, then displaced to the second inspection position, and then displaced to the original position. In the normal operation process at return, whether the movable body operates in the first inspection mode or the second inspection mode depends on whether the first operation check process or the second operation check process is executed. In other words, the operation of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode are the same from the start of the operation to the end of the original position check process, and the operation after the original position check process ends branches depending on whether the performance button BT is operated before the original position check process ends. The timing at which the original position check process ends is an example of a predetermined timing.

The recovery specific operation process will now be described.
The specific operation process at return is a process executed when the specific function is controlled to be in an operating state when the power supply is started. In other words, when the backup information is not initialized when the power supply is started and the specific function is not controlled to be in an operating state, the normal operation process at return is executed. On the other hand, when the backup information is not initialized when the power supply is started and the specific function is controlled to be in an operating state, the specific operation process at return is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the specific operation process at return is a process with a higher priority than the normal operation process at return. In other words, the movable body has a higher priority for an operation triggered by the establishment of the second trigger than for an operation triggered by the establishment of the first trigger. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 executes the specific operation process at return when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a return operation command.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the return specific operation processing, the secondary CPU 51 executes an original position check processing (step S521). When the processing of step S521 (original position check processing) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 executes a first operation check processing (step S522). When the processing of step S522 (first operation check processing) is completed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the state of the movable body to the second state (step S523). In other words, the secondary CPU 51 turns off the operation permission flag. Thereafter, the secondary CPU 51 ends the return specific operation processing. In other words, in the return specific operation processing, the original position check processing and the first operation check processing are executed. This allows the movable body to operate in the first inspection mode.

A specific example of the operating state of the movable body when a specific function is activated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as above will be described.
At time T00 in FIG. 17, the pachinko game machine 10 is supplied with power, and the specific function operation flag is off. At time T01, the specific function operation flag is turned on. That is, the specific function is activated. At this time, if the first moving performance or the second moving performance is being executed, the specific function operation process is executed due to the activation of the specific function, and the operation of the movable body in the first performance mode or the second performance mode is stopped. That is, if the movable body is in operation when the specific function is activated, the operation is stopped. Also, at this time, if the execution of the first moving performance or the second moving performance is scheduled, the specific function operation process is executed due to the activation of the specific function, and the planned operation of the movable body in the first performance mode or the second performance mode in the first moving performance or the second moving performance is canceled. That is, when the specific function is activated, the planned operation of the movable body is canceled. Also, in the specific function operation process, the original position check process and the first operation check process are executed, and therefore, when the specific function is activated, the first movable body and the second movable body operate in the inspection mode. At this time, the first movable body and the second movable body operate in the inspection mode regardless of whether the first restriction flag was on or the second restriction flag was on when the specific function was activated. In other words, when the specific function is activated, the first movable body and the second movable body operate in the inspection mode even if the operation is restricted by detecting an abnormality in the first movable body. When the operation of the movable body ends, the end of the operation of the movable body due to the operation of the specific function is not suggested or notified. In other words, when the movable body operates due to the operation of the specific function (the second trigger is established), a special notification is not executed to suggest or notify that the operation of the movable body will end. After the operation of the inspection mode of the first movable body and the second movable body ends, the state of the movable body is controlled to the second state in the specific function operation process, so that the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body is restricted when the specific function is activated.

Then, at time T02, the power supply is cut off. At this time, the specific function activation flag remains on. In other words, the specific function continues to operate. At time T03, the power supply is started. At this time, the specific function activation flag is not initialized. In other words, after the specific function is activated, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is started, the specific function activation flag is not initialized. In this case, the specific function is controlled to an operating state when the power supply starts, and the recovery specific operation process is executed, so that even if the performance button BT is operated, the movable body operates in the first inspection mode. Also, in this case, after the movable body operates in the inspection mode (first inspection mode), the state of the movable body transitions to the second state.

Then, at time T04, the power supply is cut off. At this time, the specific function operation flag remains on. In other words, the specific function continues to operate. At time T05, the power supply is started. At this time, the specific function operation flag is initialized. In other words, after the specific function is activated, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply starts, the specific function operation flag is initialized. In this case, the initialization operation process is executed by initializing the backup information including the specific function operation flag when the power supply starts, so that the movable body operates in the inspection mode and then transitions to the first state.

Then, at time T06, the power supply is cut off. At this time, the specific function activation flag is off. In other words, the specific function is not activated. At time T07, the power supply is started. At this time, the backup information (specific function activation flag) is not initialized. In other words, when the power supply is cut off while the specific function is not activated, and then when the power supply is started, the backup information (specific function activation flag) is initialized. In this case, the backup information including the specific function activation flag is not initialized when the power supply starts, and the normal operation process upon recovery is executed. At this time, in the normal operation process upon recovery, if the performance button BT is not operated during the processing of step S511 (original position check processing), the movable body operates in the first inspection mode, whereas if the performance button BT is operated, the movable body operates in the second inspection mode.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In this embodiment, when the execution of a game is restricted, the movement of the movable body is stopped. This makes it possible to prevent the impression that the execution of the game is not restricted by the movement of the movable body. In other words, it is possible to perform control according to when the function for restricting the execution of the game is activated.

(1-2) In addition, when the execution of a game is restricted, the planned movement of the movable body can be canceled, thereby preventing the movable body from moving after the execution of the game is restricted. This prevents the impression that the execution of the game is not restricted from being given due to the movement of the movable body. In other words, control can be performed according to when the function for restricting the execution of the game is activated.

(1-3) In this embodiment, the specific function is activated to restrict the execution of the game and to restrict the movement of the movable body. If the power supply is cut off when the specific function is activated and the movement of the movable body is restricted, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is then transported to another location, there is a risk that the movable body may move due to vibration or the like during transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, causing an abnormality in the movable body, depending on the location where the movement of the movable body is restricted. In response to such a risk, according to this embodiment, the movable body operates in an inspection mode in response to the activation of the specific function, and then the movement of the movable body is restricted, so that the movable body can be moved to a normal position (original position) by the operation in the inspection mode.

(1-4) In this embodiment, after the function for restricting game execution is activated, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is then started, whether operation in the subsequent presentation mode is permitted or restricted differs depending on whether the specific information has been initialized. Then, when the power supply is cut off and then started, if the function for restricting game execution is activated, the movement of the movable body can be restricted. This makes it possible to prevent the impression that game execution is not restricted in such a situation from being given due to the movement of the movable body. In other words, control can be performed according to when the function for restricting game execution is activated.

(1-5) In this embodiment, when power supply starts and a specific function is not in operation, the operating mode of the movable body differs depending on whether or not the effect button BT has been operated. Therefore, when power supply starts and a specific function is not in operation, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like can select the operating mode of the movable body depending on the situation. This makes it easier for the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to manage the pachinko gaming machine 10.

(1-6) In particular, the operation of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode are the same from the start of the operation to a specified timing, and the operation after the specified timing branches depending on whether the performance button BT is operated by the specified timing. Therefore, it is possible to provide a period for selecting the operation mode of the movable body while suppressing an increase in the time from the start of power supply to the end of the operation of the movable body.

(1-7) In addition, the operation time of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode are different. Therefore, if a specific function is not operating when power supply starts, the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can select the operation time of the movable body depending on how much time is available. This makes it easier for the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to manage the pachinko gaming machine 10.

(1-8) On the other hand, if a specific function is activated when power supply is started, the movable body operates in the first inspection mode even if the effect button BT is operated by the specified timing. This makes it easy for the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to recognize that the execution of the game is restricted.

(1-9) In this embodiment, after a specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted by entering the second state, but the special information that can identify whether the state is the second state is not retained when the power supply is cut off. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off and then started again, the special information is initialized. Even in such a case, by returning to the second state after the power supply is started again, it is possible to perform control according to when the function that restricts the execution of the game is activated.

(1-10) In this embodiment, when an abnormality in a movable body is detected, the operation of that movable body is restricted, whereas when the execution of a game is restricted, the operations of all movable bodies are restricted. In other words, the movable body whose operation is restricted differs depending on whether the trigger for restricting the operation of the movable body is the detection of an abnormality in the movable body or the activation of a specific function. In this way, in this embodiment, control can be performed in response to the activation of a function that restricts the execution of a game.

(1-11) In this embodiment, when a specific function is activated, the upper movable body 80 operates in the inspection mode even if an abnormality in the upper movable body 80 is detected and its operation is restricted, and then the operation of the movable body in its performance mode is restricted. In this way, even if the operation of the upper movable body 80 is restricted due to some abnormality, the upper movable body 80 can be moved to a normal position by operating in the inspection mode in response to the activation of a specific function.

(1-12) In general, when an abnormality in a movable body is detected and the operation of the movable body is restricted, it is assumed that the manager of the gaming machine, etc. will want to investigate the cause. In this embodiment, the restriction of the operation of the movable body in which an abnormality is detected is made easy to identify by an abnormality notification, so that the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can easily recognize the movable body in which an abnormality is detected. This makes it easy for the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10, etc. to manage the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the other hand, when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of a function that restricts the execution of a game, there is no need to investigate the cause. In such a situation, by not issuing a specific notification, it is easier for the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the movable body. In other words, control can be performed according to when the function that restricts the execution of a game is activated.

(1-13) When a specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not accepting an operation request. This restricts the operation of the movable body in downstream control, making it possible to prevent the movable body from operating due to an unexpected malfunction.

(1-14) In this embodiment, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, the movable body is operated to check whether it operates normally. Here, if the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 checks whether the movable body is normal by visually checking the operation of the movable body, there is a risk that the time required for the check will be enormous. In this embodiment, since the special notification can be executed, it is possible to recognize that the operation of the movable body has ended normally by checking whether the special notification has been executed after the operation of the movable body has ended. This makes it easier for the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to manage the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the other hand, when the function for restricting the execution of a game is activated, a situation in which the player has been playing a game until just before is assumed. In other words, a situation in which the movable body operates due to the function for restricting the execution of a game is not a situation in which the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 checks whether the operation of the movable body is normal. In such a situation, by not executing the special notification, it is possible to suppress the impression that the execution of a game is not restricted. In other words, it is possible to perform control according to when the function for restricting the execution of a game is activated.

Second Embodiment
A pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those in the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when a specific function is activated, no operation request is generated, thereby restricting the operation of the movable body.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, when controlling to the second state (steps S255 and S523), the secondary CPU 51 ends the presentation game and discards the plans for the presentations that were scheduled to be executed in the presentation game. In addition, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs an activation command or a return activation command, it does not accept input of any subsequent restriction commands. As an example, the restriction command may include a variation start command. As an example, the restriction command may include a special pattern command. As an example, the restriction command may include an opening command. As an example, the restriction command may include a round command. As an example, the restriction command may include an ending start command. Therefore, when the specific function is activated, the opportunity to execute the first moving presentation and the second moving presentation does not arrive. In other words, in the second embodiment, when the specific function is activated, no operation request is generated. As a result, when the specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) When a specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not issuing an operation request. This makes it possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated when the operation of the movable body is restricted.

(2-2) On the other hand, if an abnormality in the movable body is detected, the movement of the movable body is restricted by not accepting a request to move the movable body, as in the first embodiment. This allows control to be performed according to when the function for restricting the execution of a game is activated.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
The operation mode of the movable body may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the upper movable body 80 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with one or more movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may operate the multiple movable bodies in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously by executing in parallel one or more processes arbitrarily selected from the upper original position check process, the left original position check process, the right original position check process, the lower left original position check process, and the lower right original position check process. As an example, the upper movable body 80 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with all or a part of the related movable bodies. As an example, the upper movable body 80 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with all or a part of the unrelated movable bodies.

- The lower left movable body 90 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with one or more arbitrarily selected movable bodies from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 may operate the multiple movable bodies simultaneously or approximately simultaneously in an inspection mode by executing in parallel one or more arbitrarily selected processes from the upper original position check process, the left original position check process, the right original position check process, the lower left original position check process, and the lower right original position check process. As an example, the lower left movable body 90 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with all or a part of the related movable bodies. As an example, the lower left movable body 90 may be operated in an inspection mode simultaneously or approximately simultaneously with all or a part of the unrelated movable bodies.

- The configuration of the movable body may be changed as desired. As an example, the number of movable bodies provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be four or less, or six or more. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with another movable body in addition to or instead of the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with one or more movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, the lower right movable body 91, and the other movable body. Note that the number of the other movable body may be one or more.

- One or more of the movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 may be configured so that when positioned in the original position, all of the movable bodies are visible when viewed from the front.

- One or more of the movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 may be configured such that when positioned in the original position, the entire movable body is not visible when viewed from the front.

- One or more of the movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 may be configured such that when positioned in the performance position, a portion of the movable body cannot be seen from the front.

- One or more of the movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 may be configured such that when positioned in the performance position, none of the movable body is visible when viewed from the front.

- One or more of the movable bodies arbitrarily selected from the upper movable body 80, the left movable body 81, the right movable body 82, the lower left movable body 90, and the lower right movable body 91 may be displaceable to multiple performance positions.

- The notification mode of each abnormality alarm may be changed as desired. As an example, each abnormality alarm may be generated by a light emitter different from the light emitter provided on each movable body emitting light in a predetermined manner. The different light emitter may be provided in a position that is visible when viewed from the front, regardless of the position of the movable body. In this case, even if the movable body is configured so that it cannot be seen when viewed from the front when it is in the original position, it is easy to recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the movable body.

-Also, as an example, the notification mode of each abnormality notification may be capable of identifying in which process, the original position check process, the first operation check process, or the second operation check process, the abnormality was detected. For example, each abnormality notification may emit light in a different color depending on the process in which the abnormality was detected.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have another operation unit in addition to or instead of the effect button BT. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have multiple operation units. In this case, in the operation of the inspection mode, the operation of multiple operation units may be accepted during a specified period from the start of the operation to a specified timing, and the operation mode of the movable body may differ depending on the type of operation unit operated during the specified period.

- The specified number of times (the number of times until an abnormality is determined) may be changed as desired. As an example, the specified number of times may be determined for each moving body. In other words, the specified number of times may differ depending on the moving body.

・The pachinko game machine 10 may have one or more locking parts. As an example, the locking part is a member that locks the corresponding movable body so that it does not move from the original position when it is located at the original position. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 may have one or more locking parts arbitrarily selected from the locking part corresponding to the upper movable body 80, the locking part corresponding to the left movable body 81, the locking part corresponding to the right movable body 82, the locking part corresponding to the lower left movable body 90, and the locking part corresponding to the lower right movable body 91. As an example, the locking part may be an electromagnetic solenoid. In this case, the movable body may have a locking hole that penetrates in the front-rear direction, and may be locked by inserting a plunger (movable iron core) of the electromagnetic solenoid into the locking hole when it is located at the original position. In addition, the secondary CPU 51 may be capable of controlling the electromagnetic solenoid. In other words, the secondary CPU 51 may control the electromagnetic solenoid so that the movable body is not locked when it operates. The locking portion is preferably configured so that the plunger is inserted when the electromagnetic solenoid is off. In this case, the movable body can be locked even when the power supply is cut off.

- The movable body may have an action that is possible even when the first restriction flag is on, but is incapable of being performed when the action permission flag is off (when in the second state). In this case, the action may be an action in a performance mode or an action in an inspection mode.

- If the movable body is in operation when the specific function is activated, the operation may be continued. In this case, the movable body may operate in an inspection mode after the above operation is completed. Also, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit while the movable body is operating, the operation of the movable body may be stopped or continued depending on the situation. As an example, if a variable game is being played when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit while the movable body is operating, the operation of the movable body may be restricted after the operation of the movable body is stopped, whereas if a jackpot game is being played when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit while the movable body is operating, the operation of the movable body may be continued and the operation of the movable body may be restricted after the operation of the movable body is completed normally.

When a specific function is activated, a schedule for the operation of the movable body may be retained. In other words, after the operation in the inspection mode, if a request for the operation of the movable body is generated, the movable body may be operated.
When a specific function is activated, the movable body does not need to be operated in an inspection mode.

- During the normal operation process upon recovery, the operation of the effect button BT may not be accepted. In this case, during the normal operation process upon recovery, the movable body operates in a predetermined inspection mode (first inspection mode or second inspection mode).

When an abnormality in a movable body is detected, the operation of the movable body may be restricted by not issuing an operation request to the movable body.
In the specific operation process at the time of return, if the operation of the inspection mode is normally completed, a special notification may be executed. In this case, the special notification also functions as a specific notification that suggests or notifies that the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the second state.

- In the specific operation process at return, the operation of the effect button BT is accepted during the period from when the movable body starts to operate until a specified timing arrives, and during that period, the movable body may operate in a different inspection mode (first inspection mode or second inspection mode) depending on whether or not the effect button BT is operated.

- In the specific operation process at return, a process other than the original position check process may be executed. As an example, the other process may differ from the original position check process in that an abnormality notification is not executed even if an abnormality occurs in the movable body.

- In the specific operation process at return, a process other than the first operation check process may be executed. As an example, the other process may differ from the first operation check process in that an abnormality notification is not executed even if an abnormality occurs in the movable body.

In the specific function operation process, a special notification may be executed when the operation of the inspection mode ends normally. In this case, the special notification also functions as a specific notification that suggests or notifies that the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the second state.

- In the specific function operation process, the operation of the performance button BT is accepted during the period from when the movable body starts to operate until a specified timing arrives, and during that period, the movable body may operate in a different inspection mode (first inspection mode or second inspection mode) depending on whether or not the performance button BT is operated.

- The specific function operation process may be capable of executing a process other than the original position check process. As one example, the other process may differ from the original position check process in that no abnormality notification is performed even if an abnormality occurs in the movable body.

- The specific function operation process may be capable of executing a process other than the first operation check process. As one example, the process may differ from the first operation check process in that no abnormality notification is executed even if an abnormality occurs in the movable body.

- The operation of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode may differ (in part or in whole) from the start of the operation. In this case, it is preferable that there is a period during which it is possible to select which inspection mode to operate in before the movable body operates in the inspection mode.

- Some or all of the information stored in the secondary RAM 53 may be configured to be backed up even if the power supply is cut off. In other words, one or more pieces of information arbitrarily selected from the first restriction flag, the second restriction flag, and the operation permission flag may be backup information.

In the initialization operation process, the special notification may not be executed.
In the normal operation process upon recovery, the special notification may not be executed.
- During the normal operation processing upon recovery, the movable body may operate in a first inspection mode when the performance button BT is operated, and the movable body may operate in a second inspection mode when the performance button BT is not operated.

The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is met.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (so-called fall specification), or a specification that provides a high probability state until a specified number of variable games are completed (so-called ST specification). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V probability variation specification). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a specification that combines the fall specification and the V probability variation specification. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a specification that combines the ST specification and the V probability variation specification.

- The winning lottery for the special symbol may include a lottery for a small win in addition to a lottery for a big win. If a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (winning game) is awarded after the special game ends. As an example, a movable presentation may be executed while a small win game is being played. As another example, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the number (frequency) of times a small win is won per unit time or the number (frequency) of times a small win game is awarded per unit time is increased compared to the low-probability non-time-saving state (so-called small win rush specification). In other words, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the specific number of balls is likely to increase.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification classified as the second type, also known as the "wing type" or "airplane type." In this type of pachinko gaming machine, when a gaming ball enters the starting hole, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the ball entry device (big prize entry hole) open, and the gaming ball that entered the ball entry device enters the special prize hole, generating a big win game.

The main CPU 41, the main ROM 42, the main RAM 43, and the random number generation circuit 44 may be configured on a single chip.
The specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

・The pachinko game machine 10 may have a frame board in addition to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50. As an example, the frame board has a frame CPU, a frame ROM, and a frame RAM. When configured in this way, in addition to or instead of the main CPU 41, the frame CPU may be capable of counting the specific number of balls. As an example, the frame CPU may be capable of inputting various prize ball commands from the main CPU 41 as well as inputting a used ball command, and may count the specific number of balls based on these control commands. As an example, the used ball command is a control command output by the main CPU 41 when it is determined that a game ball has been used. As an example, the frame CPU may be capable of inputting signals related to prize balls such as the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the like, and signals related to used balls such as the used ball sensor SE6, and may be capable of counting the specific number of balls based on these signals. As an example, the frame CPU, the frame ROM, and the frame RAM may be configured on a single chip.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have the sub-substrate 50 as a sub-general control substrate, and may also have a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device EH, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps LA, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, separate from the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may also be included as a sub-substrate. In an embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub-CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. The display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may also be combined in any manner to form a single or multiple substrates.

・The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In a slot machine, the bet number (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating the BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, after the bet number is set, the start lever is operated and multiple reels spin. In a slot machine, after multiple reels spin, the stop button is operated and the corresponding reel stops spinning. Then, in a slot machine, when the spinning of all reels stops, a prize (a medal is awarded, a replay) is awarded according to the stopped symbol combination. In a slot machine, the period from when the start lever is operated with the bet number set to when the spinning of all reels stops is included in at least one variable game. In addition, in some slot machines, a role lottery is performed, and a bonus role can be won in the role lottery. In such a slot machine, when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus role is derived on a winning line and a bonus role is won, a bonus game is awarded. The bonus game corresponds to a jackpot game of the pachinko game machine 10.

Some slot machines are configured so that they can be controlled to one of several different game states in which the probability of winning a specific role, such as a replay role (replay role), differs during the role drawing. A game state in which the probability of winning a specific role, such as a replay role, is higher than in the normal game state (so-called RT state) is an advantageous game state for the player because the number of balls increases or is less likely to decrease than in the normal game state.

Some slot machines can be controlled to a state (so-called AT state) in which the operation of the stop button to win a specified combination is notified. The AT state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is easier to win a specified combination compared to the normal gaming state, and the number of balls held increases, or it is harder to lose balls compared to the normal gaming state. Some slot machines that can be controlled to the AT state can execute effects that mimic bonus play in the AT state, and some make it easier to increase the number of balls held in the AT state compared to bonus play. In such slot machines, the AT state can be said to correspond to a jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Note I) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since power supply was started and the number of balls used in play since power supply was started, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of play on the gaming machine, and if the movable body is in operation when the specific function is activated, said operation is stopped.

(Appendix B) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix A), in which, when the specific function is activated, the planned movement of the movable body is canceled.
(Appendix C) A gaming machine described in (Appendix A) or (Appendix B), in which, when the specific function is activated, the activation of the specific function triggers the movable body to operate in an inspection mode, and thereafter, the operation of the movable body is restricted.

(Appendix 2) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, an initialization means for initializing specific information, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, the counting means counting the number of specific balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, when the number of specific balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of a game on the gaming machine, when the specific function is activated, power supply is cut off, and when power supply is started thereafter, if the specific information is initialized, the movable body operates in an inspection mode and then transitions to a first state, when the specific function is activated, power supply is cut off, and when power supply is started thereafter, if the specific information is not initialized, the movable body operates in the inspection mode and then transitions to a second state, the first state being a state in which the operation of the movable body in a presentation mode is permitted, and the second state being a state in which the operation of the movable body in a presentation mode is restricted.

(Appendix E) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix D) that is equipped with an operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation, the inspection modes include a first inspection mode and a second inspection mode different from the first inspection mode, and when the power supply is cut off while the specific function is not operating and then power supply is started again, if the specific information is not initialized, the movable body operates in the first inspection mode if the operating means is not operated, and the movable body operates in the second inspection mode if the operating means is operated.

(Appendix F) The operation of the first inspection mode and the operation of the second inspection mode are the same from the start of the operation until a predetermined timing, and the operation after the predetermined timing branches depending on whether the operating means has been operated by the predetermined timing (Appendix E).

(Appendix G) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix E) or (Appendix F), in which the operation of the second inspection mode has a different operation time than the operation of the first inspection mode.
(Appendix H) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix E) or (Appendix F), in which, after the specific function is activated, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is started again, if the specific information is not initialized, the movable body operates in the first inspection mode even if the operating means is operated.

(Appendix R) A gaming machine described in any one of (Appendix D), (Appendix E), and (Appendix F), in which the special information that transitions to the second state when the specific function is activated and that can identify whether the state is the first state or the second state is information that is not retained when the power supply is cut off.

(Note J) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, the counting means counting a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of a game on the gaming machine, the movable bodies include at least a first movable body and a second movable body different from the first movable body, when an abnormality is detected in the movable body, the movable body in which the abnormality is detected is restricted in operation, when an abnormality is detected in the first movable body, the second movable body is allowed to operate in a presentation mode, and when the specific function is activated, the first movable body and the second movable body are restricted in operation in a presentation mode.

(Appendix R) A gaming machine described in (Appendix J) in which, when the specific function is activated, the first movable body and the second movable body operate in an inspection mode, and then the operation of the first movable body and the second movable body in a performance mode is restricted.

(Appendix W) When the specific function is activated, the first and second movable bodies operate in an inspection mode even if their operation is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality in the first movable body, and thereafter, the operation of the first and second movable bodies in the presentation mode is restricted (Appendix R).

(Note W) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, the counting means counting a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of a game on the gaming machine, the operation of the movable body is restricted when an abnormality of the movable body is detected and when the specific function is activated, and when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the detection of an abnormality of the movable body, a specific notification is executed suggesting or notifying that the operation of the movable body will be restricted, whereas when the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, the specific notification is not executed.

(Appendix F) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix W), in which, when the specific function is activated, no action request is generated, thereby restricting the action of the movable body.
(Appendix Yo) A gaming machine described in (Appendix Wa), in which, when the specific function is activated, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not accepting an operation request.

(Appendix T) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix F), in which, when an abnormality in the movable body is detected, the operation of the movable body is restricted by not accepting an operation request for the movable body.
(Additional Note R) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since power supply was started and the number of balls used in play since power supply was started, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, a specific function is activated to restrict the execution of play on the gaming machine, the triggers for the operation of the movable body include at least a first trigger and a second trigger, and when the first trigger is met to cause the movable body to operate, a special notification suggesting or notifying the end of the operation is executed, whereas when the second trigger is met to cause the movable body to operate, the special notification is not executed, and the first trigger is met when power supply is started, and the second trigger is met when the specific function is activated.

(Appendix R) A gaming machine described in (Appendix R), in which when the first trigger occurs and when the second trigger occurs, the movable body operates in an inspection mode, and the operation of the inspection mode includes an operation of the movable body moving toward the original position when the movable body is not located in the original position.

(Note T) When the first trigger occurs and when the second trigger occurs, the movable body operates in an inspection mode, and the operation of the inspection mode includes an operation of the movable body moving toward an inspection position when the movable body is located at an original position, and then moving toward the original position (Note R).

(Note N) A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, and a control means for controlling the movable body, the counting means counting a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and restricting the execution of a game in the gaming machine when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, and restricting the operation of the movable body after stopping the operation of the movable body if a variable game is being executed when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the operation of the movable body, while continuing the operation of the movable body and restricting the operation of the movable body after the operation of the movable body is normally completed if a jackpot game is being executed when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the operation of the movable body.

(Appendix N) A gaming machine described in (Appendix R) in which the movable body has a higher priority for an action triggered by the realization of the second trigger than for an action triggered by the realization of the first trigger.

AC1...Normal actuator AC2...Special actuator BT...Performance button CZ...Storage tray CZa...Payout outlet EH...Performance display device GSa...Upper home position sensor GSb...Left home position sensor GSc...Right home position sensor GSd...Lower left home position sensor GSe...Lower right home position sensor HD...Launch handle KA1...Upper movable actuator KA2...Left movable actuator KA3...Right movable actuator KA4...Lower left movable actuator KA5...Lower right movable actuator LA...Decorative lamp P0a...Original position P0b...Original position P0c...Original position P0d...Original position P0e...Original position P1a...Performance position P1b...Performance position P1c...Performance position P1d...Performance position P1e...Performance position R...Display area SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SE5...Payout sensor SE6...Used ball sensor SP...Speaker YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Display window YBc...Firing passage YBd...Anti-return valve 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Frame body 11a...Outer frame 11b...Mounting frame 12...First start port 13...Second start port 13a...Normal opening/closing piece 14...Large prize port 14a...Special opening/closing piece 17...Gate 17a...Gate port 18...Out port 19a...First special symbol display device 19b...Second special symbol display device 19c...First reserved display device 19d...Second reserved display device 19e...Normal symbol display device 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RAM 44...Random number generation circuit 45...RAM clear switch 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52... Sub ROM 53... Sub RAM 80... Upper movable body 81... Left movable body 81... Right movable body 82... Right movable body 90... Lower left movable body 91... Lower right movable body

Claims (2)

A counting means;
A movable body capable of a predetermined movement;
A control means for controlling the movable body,
The counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply,
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, a specific function is activated to limit the execution of a game on the gaming machine,
There is a period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and when the specific function is activated,
When an abnormality in the movable body is detected and the operation of the movable body is restricted, a specific notification is executed to suggest or notify that the operation of the movable body will be restricted during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted ; when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, the specific notification is not executed during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted ;
When the specific function is activated, no action request is generated during the period in which the action of the movable body is restricted, thereby restricting the action of the movable body . A counting means;
A movable body capable of a predetermined movement;
A control means for controlling the movable body,
The counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply,
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, a specific function is activated to limit the execution of a game on the gaming machine,
There is a period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and when the specific function is activated,
When an abnormality in the movable body is detected and the operation of the movable body is restricted, a specific notification is executed to suggest or notify that the operation of the movable body will be restricted during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted; when an abnormality in the movable body is detected and the operation of the movable body is restricted due to the activation of the specific function, the specific notification is not executed during the period during which the operation of the movable body is restricted;
When the specific function is activated, the game machine restricts the movement of the movable body by not accepting any operation request during the period in which the movement of the movable body is restricted .

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