JP7345926B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a front member that can be opened and closed on the front side of a base body that includes a game presentation section.

Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines that play games using predetermined gaming media have been widely known. Such gaming machines are equipped with a performance device (game performance unit) that performs various effects such as symbol fluctuations on a fixed frame fixed to a frame installed in a game parlor, and a It is equipped with a front member that is supported in an openable and closable manner to decorate the front of the gaming machine, and is configured such that when the front member is closed relative to the fixed frame, the performance device can be viewed through a glass or the like provided on the front member. has been done. For example, a pachinko machine has a game board that is formed into a rectangular frame shape with openings in the front and back, and has a gaming area defined on the outer frame as a fixed frame that is fixed to an installation frame in a game parlor. An inner frame serving as a main body frame is supported, and a front member having a glass plate that protects the game board so as to be visible from the front side is supported in an openable and closable manner on the front side of the middle frame, and is launched into the game area. Visually observe from the front side of the pachinko machine how the pachinko balls bounce back from contact with game nails etc. planted in the game area and gradually flow down due to their own weight, winning various prizes in the process of flowing down the game area. It is configured so that you can play games while playing the game.

The gaming machine is configured to detect and notify the opening of the front member when the front member is opened in order to deal with troubles such as ball jamming, replacement of parts, adjustment of parts, etc. (e.g. , see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-229561

By the way, in gaming machines, a three-dimensional, large-sized decorative member is provided so as to be located in front of the front member to enhance the decorativeness and thereby improve the appeal. With this configuration, when the front member is opened, there is a risk that the bulk of the decorative member may interfere with an adjacent gaming machine, thereby hindering the opening of the front member. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the decorative member can be moved to a retracted position where the front member can be opened without any trouble, it is possible to prevent the decorative member from interfering with the gaming machine when the front member is opened. However, when the decorative member is configured to be movable, normal games and performances cannot be performed if the decorative member remains in the retracted position, so the problem is how to properly notify the position of the decorative member. Become.

Therefore, in view of the above problems inherent in the conventional gaming machines, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve the problems, and provides a gaming machine that can appropriately notify the position of the decorative member. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application:
A base body (12) equipped with a game production section (15) that performs game production, and a hinge section (25) located on the front side of the base body (12) and provided on one side of the base body (12), which can be opened and closed. a front member (13) that is supported by a front member (13) and has a transparent protection portion (13a) that transparently covers the game production portion (15) from the front side;
a decorative member (31) movable to a first position and a second position located on the front side of the front member (13);
first determining means (29, 60a) capable of determining whether the front member (13) is in a closed state;
a second determining means (38, 65a) capable of determining the position of the decorative member (31);
Notification means (26, 27) capable of executing a predetermined notification,
The notification means (26, 27) is configured to detect when the decorative member (31) is in the first position and when the decorative member (31) is in the first position when the front member (13) is not in the closed state. It is configured to be able to give different notifications depending on when it is not in one position, and
The notification means (26, 27) is configured to provide notification when the front member (13) is not in the closed state and the decorative member (31) is not in the first position. When the front member (13) is in the closed state, among the multiple types of notifications performed in the specific state, the notification that the front member (13) is not in the closed state is not made. The gist of the present invention is that the decorative member (31) is configured to notify that the decorative member (31) is not in the first position .
According to this configuration, since the type of notification is switched by returning the decorative member to the first position, it is possible to effectively recognize that the decorative member has returned to the first position. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game with the decorative member moved to the second position, and to properly play the game.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the position of the decorative member can be appropriately notified.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment seen from the front side. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment when viewed from the rear side, with the front frame opened at an operation permissible angle with respect to the middle frame. It is a front view showing a state in which pachinko machines according to the embodiment are arranged side by side in a game parlor, with the front frame opened at an operation permissible angle with respect to the middle frame, and the second decorative member moved to the retracted position. It shows. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the state shown in FIG. 4; 6 is a plan view showing a state in which the front frame is further opened from the state shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the main control composition of the pachinko machine concerning an example. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of error notification start processing. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of error notification termination processing. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of error notification termination processing in another embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an error notification process when the front frame switches from a closed state to an open state in another example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an error notification process when the front frame switches from an open state to a closed state in another example. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of error notification processing when the front frame is closed according to another embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of error notification processing when the front frame is open in another embodiment.

Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using pachinko balls as game balls will be described as an example. In addition, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", and "right" refer to the outer frame 11, middle frame 12, and front frame 13, as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. It is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 is pointed at when viewed from the front side (player side) in a mutually closed state.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape with openings in the front and back, and is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame M (see FIGS. 4 to 6) in a game parlor. An inner frame (base body) 12 as a main body frame that removably holds the game board 14 is attached to the opening front side of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that can be opened and closed, and attached to the back side of the game board 14. and a display device as a performance execution means for displaying a pattern combination performance by variably displaying performance patterns (decoration figures) for performance triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (such as the winning of a pachinko ball into a starting prize opening described later). 15 is removably arranged. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a transparent protection part 13a formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material for transparently protecting the game board 14 is configured to cover a window part 13b opening in the front and rear. A front frame (front member) 13 serving as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable. At a lower position of the front frame 13, an upper ball tray 16 and a lower ball tray 17 for storing pachinko balls are provided vertically apart from each other and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. Further, the front frame 13 is provided with an operation handle 18 on the side of the lower ball receiving tray 17 for operating a batted ball firing device (not shown) provided in the middle frame 12. The operating handle 18 includes an operating lever 18a biased in the left rotation direction, and when the player rotates the operating lever 18a to the right, the ball firing device is activated and the upper ball receiving tray is activated. Pachinko balls stored in 16 are fired toward the game board 14. The display device 15 functions as a game performance unit that performs game performance through display, and the display device 15 may be a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case, or a drum-type liquid crystal display device. Various conventionally known display devices that can stop and display various symbols, such as a symbol display device or a dot matrix type symbol display device, can be employed.

(About outer frame 11)
As shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 11 includes an outer upper frame portion 19a forming an upper edge, an outer lower frame portion 19b forming a lower edge, and an outer first side frame portion 19c forming a left edge. It basically consists of an outer second side frame part 19d that constitutes the right edge, and by assembling these upper, lower, left and right frame parts 19a, 19b, 19c, and 19d, the outer frame 11 is constructed as a vertically elongated rectangular frame. . The middle frame 12 is supported (hinged connected) with respect to the outer frame 11 so that the middle first side frame portion 21c side (one side), which will be described later, can be opened/closed and detached via a first hinge mechanism 20. By closing the middle frame 12 to the outer frame 11, the middle frame 12 is housed inside the outer frame 11. In addition, with respect to the outer frame 11, the side edge side (the other side) opposite to the pivot side by the first hinge mechanism 20 of the middle frame 12 has a second middle side frame portion 21d, which will be described later. The middle frame 12 is held in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11 by a locking device 28 provided on the front second side frame portion 24d of the front frame 13.

(About middle frame 12)
As shown in FIG. 3, the middle frame 12 has an upper middle frame part 21a forming an upper edge, and a lower middle frame part 21b forming a lower edge and functioning as an installation part for installing a batted ball launcher, various control devices, etc. , consists of a middle first side frame part 21c forming the left edge (one side edge) and a middle second side frame part 21d forming the right edge (the other side edge), and these upper, lower, left and right frame parts 21a. , 21b, 21c, and 21d are formed in a size that matches the opening area of the outer frame 11 as a whole when assembled. As described above, the middle first side frame part 21c side of the middle frame 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11 via the first hinge mechanism 20, and the middle second side frame part 21d side is locked. It is locked by device 28. Furthermore, a game board holding section 22 that opens in the front and back is defined in the middle frame 12 by assembling the upper, lower, left and right frame sections 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d, and the game board 14 can be attached to and removed from the game board holding section 22. The set can be held freely.

(About game board 14)
The game board 14 is composed of a wooden board such as plywood with cell boards arranged on its surface, or a flat board made of a transparent synthetic resin material such as an acrylic board. A game area 14a is defined on the front side of the game board 14 by guide rails 23 (see FIG. 1), and pachinko balls fired from a ball launcher disposed on the middle frame 12 are launched into the game area 14a. Then, the pachinko balls flow down within the game area 14a and the game is played. Although not shown, on the front surface of the game board 14, there are various winning devices such as a frame-shaped decorative member, a starting winning device that can win pachinko balls, a special winning device, and a normal winning device, and a large number of game machines. Various game parts such as nails and windmills are arranged. On the back side of the game board 14, an installation member (not shown) made of a synthetic resin material is provided, on which various game components such as a display device 15, a movable presentation device, and a light emitting device are placed. The display section of the display device 15 is configured to be visible from the front side through the front and rear openings formed in the installation member and the window formed in the frame-shaped decorative member.

The starting winning device is provided with a starting winning hole into which pachinko balls flowing down the gaming area 14a can win, and a starting winning sensor that detects pachinko balls that have won into the starting winning hole. Then, triggered by the detection of a pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor, a control signal (control command) is output from the main control board 60 (described later) to the performance control board 65, and under the control of the performance control board 65, the display device 15 is displayed. The symbol changes are started on the display section. In addition, the special winning device includes a special winning hole in which a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 14a can win, a door that can be opened and closed to always close the special winning hole, and a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the special winning hole. A special winning sensor is provided. In the special winning device, as a result of symbol fluctuations on the display device 15, a so-called “jackpot” occurs when symbols are stopped and displayed on the display device 15 in a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, a set of three identical symbols). , whereby the opening/closing door is controlled to open, giving the player an opportunity to win prize balls. When the main control board 60 receives a detection signal of a pachinko ball output from the starting prize sensor or the special prize sensor, it outputs a control signal to the payout control device, and controls the ball payout device under the control of the payout control device. A preset number of prize balls are paid out for each corresponding sensor (winning hole).

(About front frame 13)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front frame 13 is entirely molded from synthetic resin to the outer size of the middle frame 12, and has the window portion through which the game area 14a of the game board 14 can be viewed from the front side. (Visible part) 13b is opened, and is configured to transparently protect the game area 14a of the game board 14 and the display part of the display device 15 by the see-through protection part 13a held on the back side of the front frame 13. . The front frame 13 includes a front upper frame portion 24a forming an upper edge, a front lower frame portion 24b forming a lower edge, a front first side frame portion 24c forming a left edge (one side edge), and a right edge (the other side edge). The front second side frame portion 24d forming the side edge of the front second side frame portion 24d is integrally molded, and the upper and lower ball receiving trays 16, 17 are provided on the front surface of the front lower frame portion 24b. The front frame 13 is rotatably supported (hinged) at the front first side frame portion 24c (one side portion) via a second hinge mechanism (hinge portion) 25 with respect to the middle frame 12. The front frame 13 is opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 12 by rotating the front frame 13 around the front first side frame portion 24c. By closing the front frame 13 to the middle frame 12, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered by the front frame 13, and by opening the front frame 13 to the middle frame 12, it is possible to cover the front side of the middle frame 12 from the front side of the middle frame 12. The front frame 13 is retracted and the front side of the middle frame 12 is opened (see FIG. 6). Further, in the closed state where the front frame 13 is closed to the middle frame 12, the front second side frame portion 24d (the other side) is locked to the middle frame 12 using the locking device 28. . In the embodiment, the upper and lower ball receivers 16 and 17 are integrally provided on the front frame 13, but a configuration may be adopted in which the lower ball receiver 17 is provided in the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

A frame lamp (light emitting means) 26 as a lamp device is disposed on the front frame 13 so as to surround the window 13b, and an audio A speaker (sound output means) 27 that can output sounds and sound effects is provided. That is, various displays performed on the display device 15 can be displayed by lighting or blinking a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the frame lamp 26 or by outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 27. It is configured to be able to perform light effects and sound effects in accordance with the effects (design combination effects). That is, the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 also function as performance execution means. The frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are electrically connected to a production control board 65 to be described later, and the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are controlled based on the control signal of the production control board 65, causing the frame lamp 26 to emit light. The speaker 27 is configured to output sound effects from the speaker 27. Further, the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are configured to be able to perform notification (error notification) regarding the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31, which will be described later. It functions as a means.

(About the locking device 28)
The locking device 28 that unlockably locks the middle frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and unlockably locks the front frame 13 with respect to the middle frame 12 is called a "double lock type" in the embodiment. A type of locking device is used. As shown in FIG. 1, this locking device 28 includes a lock operating portion 28a having a keyhole exposed on the front surface of the front second side frame portion 24d of the front frame 13, and an operation that is activated by rotation of a key inserted through the keyhole. A mechanism 28b (see FIG. 3). The actuating mechanism 36b has an outer frame engaging portion (none of which is shown) that engages and disengages with an outer frame engaged portion provided on the outer frame 11 and a middle frame engaging portion that engages and disengages with an inner frame engaging portion provided on the inner frame 12. A frame engaging portion (none of which is shown) is provided. Then, based on the operation of rotating the key inserted through the keyhole of the lock operating part 28a in one direction, the operating mechanism 28b is activated and the engagement of the outer frame engaging part with the outer frame engaged part is released. The middle frame 12 and the outer frame 11 are unlocked. Further, based on the operation of rotating the key inserted into the keyhole of the lock operating part 28a to the other side, the operating mechanism 28b is activated and the engagement of the middle frame engaging part with the middle frame engaged part is released. The front frame 13 and the middle frame 12 are unlocked.

The middle frame 12 is provided with a door open detection switch (open detecting means) 29 that detects when the front frame 13 changes from the closed state to open. electrically connected (see Figure 7). The door open detection switch 29 is provided on the middle upper frame portion 21a of the middle frame 12, and the door open detection switch 29 is turned on when the front frame 13 comes into contact with the middle frame 12 when the front frame 13 is in the closed state. This makes it possible to detect the closed state of the front frame 13. Further, when the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12, the front frame 13 is separated from the door open detection switch 29 and becomes OFF, so that the door open detection switch 29 is set to the closed state of the front frame 13. The structure is configured such that it is possible to detect a change (opening) from .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of decorative members 30 and 31 are arranged on the front side of the front frame 13. In the embodiment, a first decorative member 30 is provided on the front side of the front second side frame portion 24d, and a second decorative member 31 is provided on the front side of the front upper frame portion 24a. . The first decorative member 30 is a large decorative member that protrudes forward from the front second side frame portion 24d and extends in the vertical direction, and has a lamp device (not shown) such as an LED inside. The display device 15 is arranged so that a light effect can be performed in accordance with the display effect of the display device 15. The second decorative member 31 is a large decorative member that protrudes forward from the front upper frame portion 24a and extends in the left-right direction, and has a lamp device (not shown) such as an LED inside. The display device 15 is arranged so that a light effect can be performed in accordance with the display effect of the display device 15. The second decorative member 31 is rotatably supported with respect to the front upper frame part 24a, and is located in its original position (first position, FIG. 2)) and a retracted position (second position, see FIG. 4) changed from the original position. In the embodiment, the support shaft 32 is attached to the front upper frame portion 24a at a position biased toward the right end portion of the second decorative member 31, which is away from the side supported by the second hinge mechanism 25 of the front frame 13 relative to the middle frame 12. The second decorative member 31 is rotatably supported through the second decorative member 31, and is configured to be movable from the original position to the retracted position by releasing the engaged state of locking portions 33 and 34, which will be described later. In the original position, the second decorative member 31 has a longitudinal direction extending in the left-right direction, and its left end is located at approximately the same position as the left end of the front upper frame portion 24a, whereas in the retracted position, the longitudinal direction extends in the vertical direction. At the same time, it hangs down from the front upper frame portion 24a, with the left end facing downward, and the left end is located on the front side of the transparent protection portion 13a. As a result, by moving the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position, a space S corresponding to the front and rear thickness of the second decorative member 31 is created on the front surface of the left end of the front frame 13 (see FIG. 5). .

As shown in FIG. 3, a first locking portion 33 is provided on the back side of the second decorative member 31, and a first locking portion 33 that can be engaged with the first locking portion 33 is provided on the front side of the front upper frame portion 24a. The locking member 35 provided with the two locking portions 34 is placed between an engagement position where the second locking portion 34 can engage with the first locking portion 33 and a position where the second locking portion 34 can engage with the first locking portion 33 . The second decorative member 31 is movably disposed to a release position where the engagement of the locking portion 34 is released, and the second decorative member 31 is held at the original position when both the locking portions 33 and 34 are engaged. Moreover, a release means 36 capable of releasing the engagement between both the locking portions 33 and 34 is provided on the front upper frame portion 24a. The release means 36 includes an operating section 36a that can be operated by a worker such as a store clerk, and a connecting section 36b that connects the operating section 36a to the locking member 35. The locking member 35 is configured to be movable from the engagement position to the release position. In the embodiment, the operation portion 36a can be operated by opening the front frame 13 unlocked with respect to the middle frame 12 by a predetermined angle. The allowable operating angle of the front frame 13 at which the operation part 36a can be operated is an angle at which the second decorative member 31 in the original position does not interfere with the constituent members (for example, the first decorative member 30, etc.) of another adjacent pachinko machine 10. For example, the opening angle is set at 20 degrees from the closed state (see FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the first locking part 33 is constituted by a pin protruding rearward of the second decorative member 31, and the second locking part 34 is constituted by a pin projecting backward from the second decorative member 31. The locking member 35 is composed of a claw-like member that protrudes into a groove 35a that is formed in the locking member 35 and opens in the front-rear direction and downward. In the engaged state, it is urged in a direction from the released position toward the engaged position by a biasing means 37 such as a tension spring (not shown). Further, the lower surface of the second locking portion 34 is formed with an inclined surface 34a that is inclined so that the lower opening of the groove portion 35a expands toward the lower side. When the decorative member 31 is lifted from the retracted position and moved to the original position, the first locking portion 33 abuts the inclined surface 34a from below, so that the locking member 35 is activated by the biasing means 37. By moving toward the release position against the biasing force and disengaging the first locking portion 33 from the inclined surface 34a, the locking member 35 is moved to the engagement position by the biasing force of the biasing means 37. The second locking portion 34 and the first locking portion 33 are configured to engage with each other. That is, when returning the second decorative member 31 from the retracted position to the original position with respect to the front frame 13, the first locking portion is moved to the second locking portion 34 without operating the operating portion 36a. 33.

As shown in FIG. 3, a position detection sensor (position detection means) 38, such as a photo sensor, is provided on the front upper frame portion 24a of the front frame 13, and is capable of detecting that the second decorative member 31 is located at its original position. The position detection sensor 38 is electrically connected to the production control board 65. Further, a detection member 39 equipped with a detection piece 39a that can be detected by a position detection sensor 38 is rotatably disposed on the front upper frame portion 24a, and the detection member 39 is not in the original position of the second decorative member 31. The detection piece 39a is held in the detection position detected by the position detection sensor 38 by coming into contact with the protrusion provided on the second decoration member 31, and the second decoration member 31 moves from the original position toward the retracted position. As a result, the protrusions are separated and the detection piece 39a is configured to be displaced to a non-detection position where it is not detected by the position detection sensor 38. The position detection sensor 38 is in the ON state at the detection position of the detection piece 39a, and is in the OFF state at the non-detection position of the detection piece 39a, and the second decorative member 31 is moved from the original position due to the change in the state. It is configured to be able to detect that it has moved to the original position.

(About the control configuration of pachinko machines)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and a main control board (main control means) 60 based on control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each controlled object. That is, the main control board 60 executes various processes based on detection signals from detection means such as various sensors and switches 29 provided in the pachinko machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. ) is output to the sub control boards 65 and 70.

The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as a sub-control board, a performance control board 65 that controls the game performance as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display content on the display device 15, and various components that the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with. It includes a lamp control board 72 that controls the light emission of the lamp device (frame lamp 26, etc.), and a sound control board 73 that controls the sound output of the speaker 27 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (symbol variation effects (symbol combination effects), light emitting effects, and audio effects) executed in 10 can be centrally controlled. Here, the display control board 70 controls the display contents of the symbol variation performance, such as the design (decoration) and background image displayed on the display device 15, based on the control signal (control command) output from the performance control board 65. configured to control. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on and off the various lamp devices (frame lamps 26, etc.) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and the luminous intensity based on the control signals (control commands) output from the production control board 65. etc. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and content of audio output from the various speakers 27 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the performance control board 65.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores control programs executed by the main control CPU 60a, and a main control ROM 60b that stores data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c and the like that can be written to and read from are provided. Various detection means such as the award sensor and the door open detection switch 29 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a sends a door opening command to the production control board 65 when the door opening detection switch 29 switches from the ON state to the OFF state (when the front frame 13 changes from the closed state), and also sends the door opening command to the production control board 65. When the detection switch 29 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state (when the front frame 13 is in the closed state), a door closing command is transmitted to the production control board 65. The main control CPU 60a determines that the front frame 13 is in the closed state when the door open detection switch 29 detects the front frame 13 in an ON state, and in an OFF state in which the door open detection switch 29 does not detect the front frame 13. By switching to , it is determined that the front frame 13 has changed from the closed state (that is, it is not in the closed state). In the embodiment, the door open detection switch 29 and the main control CPU 60a constitute front determining means or first determining means capable of determining whether or not the front frame (front member) 13 is in a closed state.

(About the production control board)
The performance control board 65 is equipped with a performance control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 7, a performance control ROM 65b and a performance control RAM 65c are connected to the performance control CPU 65a. In addition, the performance control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the performance control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before updating. A performance control program for controlling the display control board 70, lamp control board 72, and sound control board 73 in an integrated manner is stored in the performance control ROM 65b. When inputting various control commands, the production control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the production control program. When the door opening command is input, the production control CPU 65a sets the door open flag set in the storage area of the production control RAM 65c to "1", and when the door closing command is input, the production control CPU 65a sets the door open flag to "0". The effect control CPU 65a can recognize the state of the front frame 13 (closed state or open state) by referring to the door open flag. In addition, during the error notification, which will be described later depending on the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31, by the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27, the performance control CPU 65a uses the performance control RAM 65c. The production control CPU 65a is configured to set "1" to the error notification flag set in the storage area of , and set the error notification flag to "0" when the error notification is not in progress. By referring to the medium flag, it is possible to recognize whether or not an error notification is in progress. Further, the position detection sensor 38 is connected to the production control CPU 65a. Then, the performance control CPU 65a determines that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position in the ON state where the position detection sensor 38 detects the detection piece 39a, and determines that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position in the ON state where the position detection sensor 38 detects the detection piece 39a, and in the OFF state where the position detection sensor 38 does not detect the detection piece 39a. By switching to this state, it is determined that the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position. In the embodiment, the position detection sensor 38 and the performance control CPU 65a constitute a determining means or a second determining means capable of determining the position of the second decorative member (decorative member) 31. In addition, in FIG. 7, the notification continuation timer 50 included in the pachinko machine according to another embodiment is shown by a two-dot chain line.

(About the display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be explained based on FIG. The display control board (display control means) 70 is equipped with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. Further, the display device 15 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). A display control program for controlling display contents of the display device 15 is stored in the display control ROM 70b. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as designs, various background images, letters, characters, etc.). Further, the display control RAM 70c is configured to store (set) various types of information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, error notification is performed according to the state of the front frame 13 with respect to the middle frame 12, and error notification is performed according to the position of the second decorative member 31. The configuration is such that the state and the position of the second decorative member 31 can be recognized. In the embodiment, a frame lamp 26 and a speaker 27 provided on the front frame 13 are used as notification means, and the setting is such that these notification means 26 and 27 provide light and sound error notification. In the embodiment, two types of light emission modes, a first light emission mode and a second light emission mode, are set as the light emission mode of the error notification regarding the front frame 13 and the second decorative member 31 by the frame lamp 26. Specifically, the first light emitting mode is set to blink the frame lamp 26 in red, and the second light emission mode is set to blink the frame lamp 26 in white. Furthermore, in the embodiment, two types of sound generation modes are set as the sound generation mode of the error notification regarding the front frame 13 and the second decorative member 31 by the speaker 27: a first sound generation mode and a second sound generation mode. Specifically, the first sounding mode is set to a mode in which the speaker 27 outputs a voice saying "The door is open" to notify that the front frame 13 has changed from the closed state, and the second sounding mode is set to a mode in which the speaker 27 outputs a voice that indicates that the front frame 13 has changed from the closed state. Then, the mode is set to output a voice saying "Please lower the decorative member" to urge the second decorative member 31 to be moved to the retracted position. Note that the types and numbers of the light emission modes and sound emission modes described above are merely examples, and are not limited to these, of course.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines the state of the front frame 13 at a plurality of timings, and the performance control CPU 65a determines the position of the second decorative member 31, depending on the situation at that time. The frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are controlled via the lamp control board 72 and the sound control board 73 so that the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 perform the error notification. In the following explanation regarding error notification, it is assumed that the main control CPU 60a or the performance control CPU 65a simply controls the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27.

In the embodiment, the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31 are determined at the following four timings.
1. First timing at which the door open detection switch 29 switches from a state in which it detects the closed state of the front frame 13 (ON state) to a state in which it does not detect it (OFF state)2. 2. Second timing at which the door open detection switch 29 switches from a state in which it does not detect the closed state of the front frame 13 (OFF state) to a state in which it detects the closed state (ON state); 3. When the door opening detection switch 29 is detecting the closed state of the front frame 13 (ON state), the state of detection by the position detection sensor 38 is switched (from the ON state to the OFF state or from the OFF state to the ON state). 3 timing 4. When the door open detection switch 29 is not detecting the closed state of the front frame 13 (OFF state), the detection state by the position detection sensor 38 is switched (from ON state to OFF state or from OFF state to ON state). 4 timing

The main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a control the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 to perform error notification in the following manner based on the determination results determined at the first to fourth timings.
When the position detection sensor 38 detects the original position of the second decorative member 31 (in the ON state) at the first timing (from the closed state to the open state of the front frame 13), the position detection sensor 38 detects the original position of the second decorative member 31 (in the ON state). When the discriminating means (second discriminating means) discriminates that it is in the position, the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the second light emitting mode (blinking white), and the speaker 27 issues an error notification in the second sounding mode (decorative member). Please lower the error). Further, at the first timing (from the closed state to the open state of the front frame 13), if the position detection sensor 38 does not detect the original position of the second decorative member 31 (in the OFF state) (the second decorative member 31 If the determining means (second determining means) determines that it is not in the original position, the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the first light emitting mode (blinking red), and the speaker 27 issues an error notification in the first sounding mode (the door is closed). (open) will notify you of an error. In the embodiment, the error notification by the speaker 27 at the first timing is set to perform the sound generation mode only once, but the sound generation mode is set to be performed multiple times, or if the condition for ending the error notification (detected by the position detection sensor 38) is set. The process may be repeated until a condition for detecting the piece 39a, a condition for the door open detection sensor 29 to detect the front frame 13, a condition that a preset notification end time has elapsed, etc. are satisfied.

At the second timing (from the open state to the closed state of the front frame 13), if the position detection sensor 38 detects the original position of the second decorative member 31 (in the ON state) (the second decorative member 31 If the determining means (second determining means) determines that it is in the original position, it ends the error notification performed before the second timing. Further, at the second timing (from the open state to the closed state of the front frame 13), if the position detection sensor 38 does not detect the original position of the second decorative member 31 (in the OFF state) (the second decorative member 31 If the determining means (second determining means) determines that it is not in the original position, the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red). Note that, based on the determination result at the second timing, the error notification by the speaker 27 is not performed.

At the third timing (while the front frame is closed), when the position detection sensor 38 stops detecting the original position of the second decorative member 31 (ON state) (switches to OFF state) (When the determining means (second determining means) determines that the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position), the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red). Additionally, at the third timing (while the front frame is closed), the position detection sensor 38 changes from a state where it is not detecting the original position of the second decorative member 31 (OFF state) to detecting it (switched to ON state). ) (when the determining means (second determining means) determines that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position), the error notification performed before the third timing is ended. Note that, based on the determination result at the third timing, the error notification by the speaker 27 is not performed.

At the fourth timing (while the front frame is open), when the position detection sensor 38 stops detecting the original position of the second decorative member 31 (ON state) (switches to OFF state) (When the determining means (second determining means) determines that the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position), the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red). Also, at the fourth timing (while the front frame is open), the position detection sensor 38 changes from a state where it is not detecting the original position of the second decorative member 31 (OFF state) to detecting it (switched to ON state). ) (when the determining means (second determining means) determines that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position), the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the second light emitting mode (blinking white). Note that, based on the determination result at the fourth timing, the error notification by the speaker 27 is not performed.

Here, the error notification executed according to the situation determined at each timing is configured to give priority to the error notification based on the determination result at a later timing in chronological order. In other words, if the type of error notification based on the immediately previous determination result is different from the type of error notification based on the determination result immediately after, the previous error notification type is terminated and the error notification type based on the subsequent determination result is executed. The notification means (frame lamp 26 and speaker 27) are controlled in this manner. Note that if the type of previous error notification and the type of subsequent error notification are the same, the notification means (frame lamp 26 and speaker 27) is controlled so as to continue the type of previous error notification. In addition, the production control CPU 65a sets the error notification (first light emission mode, second light emission mode) started by the frame lamp 26 under the first notification termination condition that a predetermined time (for example, several seconds) has elapsed from the start of the error notification. Alternatively, the process is set to end when either one of the second notification end conditions is satisfied, in which the error regarding the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31 is resolved. In the embodiment, the condition is that the front frame 13 is in the closed state (the door open detection switch 29 is in the ON state) and the second decorative member 31 is moved from the retracted position to the original position (the position detection sensor 38 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state). condition), or a condition in which the second decorative member 31 is in its original position (position detection sensor 38 is in the ON state) and the front frame 13 changes from the open state to the closed state (the door open detection switch 29 changes from the OFF state to the ON state). The switched condition) is set as the second notification end condition.

In the embodiment, regarding the error notification by the frame lamp 26, when the second decorative member 31 is in the original position, the second decorative member 31 emits light in the second light emission mode (blinking white), and when the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position, it emits light in the second light emission mode (blinking white). is configured to emit light in a first light emission mode (blinking red), and depending on the error notification mode of the frame lamp 26, it is possible to notify whether the second decorative member 31 is in its original position or not. Further, in the speaker 27 which is different in type from the frame lamp 26, it is possible to notify whether the second decorative member 31 is in the original position or not depending on the difference between the first sounding mode and the second sounding mode. There is. In other words, the second sounding mode directly announces that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position and needs to be moved to the retracted position by the sound of "Please lower the decorative member." The first pronunciation mode indirectly suggests that there is no need to move the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position through the sound of "the door is open", so that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position. I am informing you that.

Here, the speaker 27 issues an audio error notification (in the first sound generation mode) when the front frame 13 changes from the closed state, whether the second decorative member 31 is in its original position or not. , second pronunciation mode), the error notification allows the clerk to recognize that the front frame 13 has been opened, and the error notification by voice notifies that the front frame 13 has been opened. This is an open announcement. That is, in the embodiment, the speaker 27, which is of a different type from the frame lamp 26, functions as a front notification means, and the speaker 27 is configured to notify that the front frame 13 is not in the closed state.

Next, the error notification process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a based on the control program will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

FIG. 8 shows an error notification start process in the error notification process, in which the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is opened depending on the state of the door open detection switch 29. Determination is made (step A11). If the determination result in step A11 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 is opened, the main control CPU 60a transmits a notification start command to the production control board 65. When the effect control board 65 receives the notification start command, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the second decorative member 31 is in the original position based on the state of the position detection sensor 38 (step A12). If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 is in its original position, the process moves to step A13, where the second light emitting mode (flashing white) and the second sounding mode (please lower the decorative member) It is determined whether or not an error is being reported. If step A13 is affirmative, the process moves to step A21. Furthermore, if step A13 is negative, that is, if the error notification is not in progress, the production control CPU 65a starts error notification in the second light emitting mode (flashing white) and the second sounding mode (please lower the decorative member). , controls the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 (step A14), and proceeds to step A21.

If the determination result in step A12 is negative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position, the process moves to step A15, where the first light emitting mode (flashing red) and the first sounding mode (the door is open) are performed. It is determined whether or not an error is being reported. If step A15 is affirmative, the process moves to step A21. Further, if step A15 is negative, that is, if the error notification is not in progress, the production control CPU 65a starts error notification in the first light emission mode (flashing red) and the first sound generation mode (door is open). , controls the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 (step A16), and proceeds to step A21. That is, if the second decorative member 31 is in the original position when the front frame 13 is changed from the closed state (when the front frame 13 is opened), the error notification is performed in the second light emitting mode and the second sounding mode. On the other hand, if the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position, the frame lamp 26 is configured to issue an error notification in a first light emitting mode and first sounding mode that are different from the second light emitting mode and second sounding mode. and the speaker 27 are controlled. In other words, when the first determination means consisting of the door open detection switch 29 and the main control CPU 60a determines that the front frame 13 is not in the closed state, the position detection sensor 38 and the production control determine that the second decorative member 31 is in the original position. Different notifications are made depending on whether the CPU 65a has determined that the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position or the second determining means 38, 65a has determined that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position.

If the determination result in step A11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is closed in step A17 based on the state of the door open detection switch 29. If the determination result in step A17 is affirmative, the process moves to step A21. Further, if the determination result in step A17 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 is in the closed state, the main control CPU 60a transmits a notification start command to the production control board 65. When the effect control board 65 receives the notification start command, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the second decorative member 31 is in the original position based on the state of the position detection sensor 38 (step A18). If the determination result in step A18 is affirmative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 is in the original position, the process moves to step A21. Further, if the determination result in step A18 is negative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position, the process moves to step A19, and it is determined whether or not the first light emission mode (flashing red) is in error notification. do. If step A19 is affirmative, the process moves to step A21. Further, if step A19 is negative, that is, if error notification is not in progress, the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to start error notification in the first light emission mode (flashing red) (step A20), and steps Proceed to A21.

In step A21 shown in FIG. 8, the performance control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position, based on the state of the position detection sensor 38. If the determination result in step A21 is affirmative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 has been moved from its original position, the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is in the closed state based on the value of the door open flag. (Step A22). If the determination result in step A22 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step A23, where it is determined whether or not an error notification is being performed in the first light emission mode (blinking red). If step A23 is affirmative, the error notification start process ends. Further, if step A23 is negative, that is, if an error is not being notified, the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to start error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red) (step A24), and The notification start process ends.

If the determination result in step A22 is negative, that is, if the front frame 13 is not in the open state (closed state), the process moves to step A25, and it is determined whether or not the first light emission mode (flashing red) is in error notification. judge. If step A25 is affirmative, the error notification start process ends. Further, if step A25 is negative, that is, if error notification is not in progress, the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to start error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red) (step A26), and The notification start process ends.

If the determination result in step A21 is negative, the performance control CPU 65a determines whether the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position in step A27 based on the state of the position detection sensor 38. If the determination result in step A27 is negative, the error notification start process is ended. Further, if the determination result in step A27 is affirmative, that is, if the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position, the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is in the open state based on the value of the door open flag. (Step A28). If the determination result in step A28 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 is in the open state, the process moves to step A29, and it is determined whether or not an error notification is being performed in the second light emission mode (blinking white). If step A29 is affirmative, the error notification start process ends. Further, if step A29 is negative, that is, if the error notification is not in progress, the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to start error notification in the second light emission mode (blinking white) (step A30), and The notification start process ends.
That is, the error notification of the first light emission mode (step A16), which is performed when the front frame 13 is not in the closed state, is ended by returning the second decorative member 31 from the retracted position to the original position, and another second light emission is performed. Error notification (step A30) is performed in a manner (blinking white). Further, if the determination result in step A28 is negative, the error notification start process is ended.

FIG. 9 shows an error notification termination process in the error notification process, and in the error notification termination process, the performance control CPU 65a determines whether or not an error notification is being performed based on the value of the error notification flag (step B11). If the determination result in step B11 is negative, the error notification termination process is terminated. If the determination result in step B11 is affirmative, that is, if error notification is in progress, it is determined in step B12 whether or not the first notification termination condition is satisfied, and if the first notification termination condition is satisfied ( If step B12 is affirmative), the frame lamp 26 is controlled to end the error notification in step B13, and the error notification termination process is ended. If the determination result in step B12 is negative, the process proceeds to step B14, where it is determined whether or not the second notification termination condition is satisfied, and if the second notification termination condition is satisfied (step B14 is If affirmative), the frame lamp 26 is controlled to end the error notification in step B13, and the error notification termination process is ended. Note that if the determination result in step B14 is negative, the error notification termination process is terminated.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be explained.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the three-dimensional, large-sized first decorative member 30 and second decorative member 31 are arranged on the front side of the front frame 13, so that the decorativeness is enhanced and the appeal is improved. Therefore, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 10 can be increased. Further, the second decorative member 31, which is located on the front side of the front upper frame portion 24a and extends in the left-right direction, overlaps with the front side of the transparent protection portion 13a from its original position where almost the entirety overlaps with the front upper frame portion 24a. It is configured to be movable to a retracted position where it hangs down from the front upper frame portion 24a. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the second decorative member 31 located on the front side of the front frame 13 in the original position is moved to the retracted position, the second decorative member 31 located on the front side of the front frame 13 in the original position is 2. Since the space S is left open on the front side on the hinge mechanism side, as shown in FIG. The angle at which the can be opened can be expanded. In this way, by making the second decorative member 31 movable to the original position and the retracted position on the front side of the front frame 13, the angle at which the front frame 13 can be opened can be expanded. The degree of freedom in the shape, size, design, etc. of the second decorative member 31 placed in the second decorative member 31 can be increased, and it becomes possible to realize a desired decorative effect.

In the pachinko machine 10, when opening the front frame 13 in order to deal with troubles such as ball jamming, replacement of parts, adjustment of parts, etc., the key inserted into the keyhole of the lock operation part 28a of the locking device 28 is inserted. The front frame 13 and the middle frame 12 are unlocked by rotating the front frame 13 and the middle frame 12 in the other direction and releasing the engagement of the middle frame engaging portion with the middle frame engaged portion. Then, the front frame 13 is rotated toward the front centering on the front first side frame portion 24c side, and is opened to the middle frame 12 by an operation permissible angle. In this state, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to access the operating section 36a of the release means 36 located on the back side of the front frame 13, so operate the operating section 36a to release the locking member 35. By moving to the release position, the engagement between the first locking part 33 and the second locking part 34 is released, and the second decorative member 31 can be moved from the original position to the retracted position. .

By opening the front frame 13 with respect to the middle frame 12, the front frame 13 is separated from the door open detection switch 29, and the door open detection switch 29 detects a change in the front frame 13 from the closed state. Taking this as a trigger, the main control CPU 60a and the performance control CPU 65a determine the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31. At this time, if the position detection sensor 38 detects the detection piece 39a of the second decorative member 31, the production control CPU 65a notifies the frame lamp 26 of an error in the second light emitting mode, and the speaker 27 The frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are controlled so as to issue an error notification in the second sound generation mode. That is, the frame lamp 26 flashes in white and the speaker 27 outputs a voice saying "Please lower the decorative member", so that the store clerk who is opening the front frame 13 is informed that the second decorative member 31 is in its original position. It is possible to notify that the second decorative member 31 is in the retracted position and to prompt the user to move the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position. Therefore, by leaving the second decorative member 31 in its original position and leaving the front frame 13 wide open, it is possible to prevent the second decorative member 31 from interfering with the constituent members of the adjacent pachinko machine 10 (Fig. 6 reference).

Further, when the door opening detection switch 29 detects a change from the closed state of the front frame 13, if the position detection sensor 38 does not detect the detection piece 39a of the second decorative member 31, the effect control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 so that the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification in the first light emission mode, and the speaker 27 issues an error notification in the first sound generation mode (step A16). In other words, the frame lamp 26 flashes in red and the speaker 27 outputs a voice saying "The door is open", so the clerk who is opening the front frame 13 is informed that the second decorative member 31 is in its original position. It is possible to notify that there is no such thing.

The store clerk who is prompted to move the second decorative member 31 from the original position to the retracted position by the error notification based on the second light emission mode and the second sound generation mode (step A14) operates the operation section 36a as described above. When the second decorative member 31 is operated to move from the original position to the retracted position, the position detection sensor 38 no longer detects the detection piece 39a of the second decorative member 31, and the detection state of the position detection sensor 38 is switched. As a trigger, the performance control CPU 65a determines the situation of the position of the second decorative member 31. At this time, the position detection sensor 38 no longer detects the detection piece 39a of the second decorative member 31 and detects movement of the second decorative member 31 from its original position, so the production control CPU 65a detects an error in the frame lamp 26. The notification is changed from the second light emission mode (blinking white) to the first light emission mode (blinking red) (step A24). That is, since the frame lamp 26 changes from blinking white to blinking red, the store clerk can recognize that the second decorative member 31 has moved from the original position to the retracted position. Although the color of the light emitted by the frame lamp 26 is different (from white to red), the error notification continues by blinking, so the store clerk can recognize that the front frame 13 is open. In addition, if the first notification end condition is satisfied after the error notification of the second light emitting mode (blinking white) starts and before the second decorative member 31 is moved from the original position, the second light emitting mode (blinking white) However, the error notification in which the frame lamp 26 blinks in red starts due to the switching of the detection state in the position detection sensor 38 (ON state → OFF state), so the original position of the second decorative member 31 It is possible to recognize movement from.

After troubles such as ball clogging, replacement of parts, adjustment of parts, etc. are completed, when the front frame 13 is closed, the second decorative member 31 is moved from the retracted position to the original position. The detection sensor 38 changes from a state in which it does not detect the detection piece 39a to a state in which it detects it, and with the switching of the detection state in the position detection sensor 38 as a trigger, the production control CPU 65a determines the situation of the position of the second decorative member 31. . At this time, the position detection sensor 38 detects the detection piece 39a and detects that the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position. The mode (red blinking) is changed to the second light emission mode (white blinking) (step A30). That is, since the frame lamp 26 changes from blinking in red to blinking in white, the store clerk can recognize that the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position. Note that after the error notification of the first light emitting mode (flashing red) starts due to the movement of the second decorative member 31 from its original position, the first notification end condition is satisfied before the second decorative member 31 is returned to its original position. In this case, the error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red) ends, but the error notification in which the frame lamp 26 blinks in white starts due to the switching of the detection state in the position detection sensor 38 (OFF state → ON state). Therefore, it can be recognized that the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position. Then, when the front frame 13 is closed to the closed state, the door open detection switch 29 switches to a state in which it detects the front frame 13, and with this switching as a trigger, the main control CPU 60a and the production control CPU 65a and the position of the second decorative member 31 are determined. At this time, since the position detection sensor 38 detects the detection piece 39a and the door open detection switch 29 detects the front frame 13 (the second notification end condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 60a and the production control The CPU 65a determines that the front frame 13 is in the closed state and the second decorative member 31 is in the original position, which is a normal situation in which the game can be played, and ends the error notification by the frame lamp 26.

Further, when the front frame 13 is in the open state and the error notification has ended due to the establishment of the first notification end condition, the front frame 13 is closed to the closed state and the door open detection switch 29 is activated. 13, when the position detection sensor 38 is not detecting the detection piece 39a, that is, when the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position, the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 Error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red) is started (step A20). That is, since the frame lamp 26 blinks in red, the store clerk can recognize that the second decorative member 31 has not returned to its original position. Further, when the front frame 13 is in the closed state and the error notification has ended due to the establishment of the first notification end condition, if the position detection sensor 38 switches to a state in which it does not detect the detection piece 39a for some reason, , the production control CPU 65a starts error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red) by the frame lamp 26 (step A26). That is, it is possible to notify the store clerk of a malfunction in which the position detection sensor 38 has failed or the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position due to vibration or the like.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the error notification (first light emitting mode) by the frame lamp 26, which is started when the second decorative member 31 moves from its original position when the front frame 13 is closed, is transmitted to the front frame 13. Since the second decorative member 31 is changed from the closed state to the open state and continues even when the second decorative member 31 returns to the closed state and ends when the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position, the second decorative member 31 can be made to recognize that it is in its original position. That is, even if the front frame 13 is closed without returning the second decorative member 31 to its original position, the error notification by the frame lamp 26 will continue, so the error notification will return the second decorative member 31 to its original position. It is possible to encourage the user to return the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position, prevent the player from starting the game with the second decorative member 31 in the retracted position, and allow the game to be played properly.

Further, when the front frame 13 is changed from the closed state while the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position, the speaker 27 issues an error notification in the first sounding mode (“the door is open”). Therefore, it can be recognized that the front frame 13 is in an open state. That is, the error notification of the frame lamp 26 (first light emitting mode (blinking red)) makes it clear that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position (has moved to the retracted position), and the error notification by the light and It is possible to appropriately recognize that the front frame 13 is in the open state by an error notification using a different sound.

If the second decorative member 31 is in the original position when the front frame 13 is changed from the closed state (when the front frame 13 is opened), the speaker 27 is in the second sounding mode (“lower the decorative member”). If the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position, the error notification is performed in the first sound mode ("Door is open"), so the speaker 27, it is possible to recognize whether the second decorative member 31 is in its original position or not. Interference with the structural members of the pachinko machine 10 can be prevented. In particular, if the second decorative member 31 is in its original position when the front frame 13 is opened, the speaker 27 will prompt you to move the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position, saying "Please lower the decorative member." Since the sound is output, it is possible to strongly urge the clerk to move the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position not only by emitting light but also by sound. That is, when opening the front frame 13, the clerk forgets that it is necessary to move the second decorative member 31 to the retracted position in order to prevent the second decorative member 31 from interfering with the constituent members of the adjacent pachinko machine 10. Even if the error occurs, it is possible to call attention to the error by audible error notification (second sounding mode).

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the front frame 13 is not in the closed state, by returning the second decorative member 31 from the retracted position to the original position, the type of error notification by the frame lamp 26 is changed to the first light emission type. Since the light emitting mode (flashing red) is configured to switch to the second light emitting mode (blinking white), it is possible to effectively recognize that the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from starting with the second decorative member 31 in the retracted position, and to properly play the game. If the type of error notification is not switched even after returning the second decorative member 31 to its original position, the position detection sensor 38 may be malfunctioning, or the detection piece 39a may be located at a position detectable by the position detection sensor 38. This makes it possible to recognize the occurrence of a problem in which the robot is unable to move up to the point where it is moving, and to take prompt action.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, if the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position when the front frame 13 is returned to the closed state, the frame lamp 26 issues an error notification (first light emitting mode). Since this error notification is performed, it can be recognized that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position.

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FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an error notification process performed in a pachinko machine according to another embodiment, and in this other embodiment, only the parts different from the previous embodiment will be described. That is, the other embodiments differ in the error notification termination process in the error notification process.

In another embodiment, the effect control board 65 is provided with a notification continuation timer 50 (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 7). The performance control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 so as to continue the error notification for the notification duration time set in advance in the notification continuation timer 50 after the second notification termination condition is established, and then terminate the error notification. Control. To explain in detail, as shown in FIG. 10, if the determination result in step B14 is affirmative, the production control CPU 65a starts the notification continuation timer 50 to keep the notification continuation time, and continues to issue error notifications until the notification continuation timer 50 measures the notification continuation time. After continuing (step B15), processing to proceed to step B13 is performed. The notification duration time is set to, for example, 30 seconds. In another embodiment, the elapse of the notification continuation time is set as the error notification termination condition. Note that in another embodiment, step B12 can be omitted.

In the pachinko machine 10 of another embodiment, the frame lamp 26 transmits an error notification (first light emitting mode) that starts when the second decorative member 31 moves from its original position, and when the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position. In this case, the notification continues until a preset notification duration time elapses (the termination condition is met), and ends based on the elapse of the notification duration time. As a result, even if the second decorative member 31 is moved from its original position and then returned to its original position, the error notification will continue to be performed until the notification duration time elapses (the termination condition is met), so the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position. That is, since it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the second decorative member 31 has returned to its original position, it is possible to prevent the second decorative member 31 from starting the game with the second decorative member 31 in the retracted position, and to properly play the game. be able to.

FIGS. 11 to 14 are flowcharts showing error notification processing performed in a pachinko machine according to yet another embodiment, in which error notification is performed according to the situation determined at the first to fourth timings. , is configured so that it does not end depending on time conditions.

FIG. 11 shows the error notification process when the front frame 13 changes from the closed state (when the frame is opened). In this error notification process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is opened (step C11). In step C11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the door open detection switch 29 no longer detects the front frame 13 (ON state→OFF state). Then, if the determination result in step C11 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 is opened, the main control CPU 60a transmits a notification start command to the production control board 65. When the effect control board 65 receives the notification start command, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the second decorative member 31 is in the original position based on the state of the position detection sensor 38 (step C12). Incidentally, if the determination result in step C11 is negative (if the front frame 13 is in the closed state), the main control CPU 60a ends the error notification process.

If the determination result in step C12 is affirmative, the production control CPU 65a determines that the second decorative member 31 is in its original position, and displays the second light emitting mode (white blinking) and the second sounding mode (lowering the decorative member). (step A13). Subsequently, in step C14, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved from the original position, and if the determination result in step A14 is negative (if the second decorative member 31 is in the original position) ), the production control CPU 65a continues the error notification of the second light emission mode (blinking white) by the frame lamp 26 (step C15), and proceeds to step C16 to determine whether the front frame 13 is in the closed state. If the determination result in step C16 is negative (if the front frame 13 is open), the process returns to step C14, and if the second decorative member 31 has not moved from its original position, the determination result in step C16 The effect control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 so as to continue the error notification in the second light emission mode (flashing white) until it is affirmed (until the front frame 13 is in the closed state). On the other hand, if the determination result in step C14 is affirmative (the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position), the production control CPU 65a notifies the error in the first light emission mode (flashing red) in step C17. The frame lamp 26 is controlled as follows. That is, by changing the error notification of the frame lamp 26 from the second light emission mode (flashing white) to the first light emission mode (flashing red), it is notified that the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position. . If the determination result in step C16 is affirmative (if the front frame 13 is in the closed state), then in step C18 the error notification by the frame lamp 26 is finished, and then the error notification process is finished.

If the determination result in step C12 is negative, the production control CPU 65a determines that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position, and displays the first light emitting mode (flashing red) and the first sounding mode (the door is open). ) The frame lamp 26 and the speaker 27 are controlled to issue an error notification (step C19). Subsequently, in step C20, the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position, and if the determination result in step C20 is negative (if the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position) ), the production control CPU 65a continues the error notification of the first light emission mode (flashing red) by the frame lamp 26 until the determination result in step C20 is affirmed (until the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position). (Step C21). Then, if the determination result in step C20 is affirmative (the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position), the effect control CPU 65a sets a frame to notify an error in the second light emission mode (blinking white) in step C22. The lamp 26 is controlled. That is, by changing the error notification of the frame lamp 26 from the first light emission mode (flashing red) to the second light emission mode (flashing white), it is notified that the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position. . Next, in step C23, it is determined whether or not the front frame 13 is in the closed state, and the second light emission mode (blinking white) is performed until the determination result in step C23 is affirmed (until the front frame 13 is in the closed state). The performance control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 so as to continue the error notification. If the determination result in step C23 is affirmative (if the front frame 13 is in the closed state), then in step C18 the error notification by the frame lamp 26 is finished, and then the error notification process is finished.

FIG. 12 shows the error notification process when the front frame 13 returns from the open state to the closed state (when the frame is closed). In this error notification process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the front frame 13 is closed (step D11). In step D11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the door open detection switch 29 has detected the front frame 13 or not. Then, if the determination result in step D11 is affirmative, that is, if the front frame 13 returns to the closed state, the main control CPU 60a transmits a notification start command to the production control board 65. When the effect control board 65 receives the notification start command, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the second decorative member 31 is in the original position based on the state of the position detection sensor 38 (step D12). When the determination result in step D12 is affirmative (when the second decorative member 31 is in the original position), the error notification process is finished after finishing the error notification in step D13. That is, if the second decorative member 31 is in the original position when the front frame 13 returns from the open state to the closed state, the error notification of the frame lamp 26 that is being performed when the front frame 13 is in the open state is terminated. .

If the determination result in step D12 is negative, the production control CPU 65a determines that the second decorative member 31 is not in its original position, and sets the frame lamp 26 to issue an error notification in the first light emission mode (blinking red). (Step D14). Subsequently, in step D15, the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position, and if the determination result in step D15 is negative (if the second decorative member 31 is not in the original position) ), the production control CPU 65a continues the error notification of the first light emission mode (blinking red) by the frame lamp 26 until the determination result in step D15 is affirmed (until the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position). (Step D16). If the determination result in step D15 is affirmative (the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position), the main control CPU 60a ends the error notification by the frame lamp 26 in step D13, and then executes the error notification process. finish.

FIG. 13 shows an error notification process when the front frame 13 is closed (closed state). When the door open detection switch 29 is in the ON state (when the door open flag is "0"), the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position in step E11. . If the determination result in step E11 is affirmative (the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position), the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to notify the error in the first light emission mode (blinking red). (Step E12). Further, if the determination result in step E11 is negative (the second decorative member 31 is in the original position), the main control CPU 60a determines in step E13 whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position. do. If the determination result in step E13 is affirmative (if the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position), then in step E14 the error notification by the frame lamp 26 is finished, and then the error notification process is finished. Furthermore, the error notification in the first light emitting mode (flashing red) by the frame lamp 26 that was started in step E12 is effected and controlled so that it continues even when the front frame 13 changes from the closed state to the open state and returns to the closed state again. The CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 and ends when the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position. In other words, the condition for ending the first light emitting mode that starts when the second decorative member 31 moves from its original position while the front frame 13 is closed is that the second decorative member 31 returns to its original position (when the position detection sensor 38 is set to ON).

FIG. 14 shows the error notification process when the front frame 13 is open (open state). When the door opening/closing detection switch 29 is in the OFF state (when the door opening flag is "1"), the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position in step F11. . If the determination result in step F11 is affirmative (the second decorative member 31 has moved from its original position), the production control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 to notify the error in the first light emission mode (flashing red). (step F12). Furthermore, if the determination result in step F11 is negative (the second decorative member 31 is at the original position), the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not the second decorative member 31 has moved to the original position in step F13. do. If the determination result in step F13 is affirmative (if the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position), the effect control CPU 65a will issue an error notification in the second light emitting mode (blinking white) in step F14. The frame lamp 26 is controlled. That is, by changing the error notification of the frame lamp 26 from the first light emission mode (flashing red) to the second light emission mode (flashing white), it is notified that the second decorative member 31 has moved to its original position. . Next, in step F15, it is determined whether or not the front frame 13 is in the closed state, and the second light emitting mode (white blinking) is performed until the determination result in step F15 is affirmed (until the front frame 13 is in the closed state). The performance control CPU 65a controls the frame lamp 26 so as to continue the error notification. If the determination result in step F15 is affirmative (if the front frame 13 is in the closed state), then in step F16 the error notification by the frame lamp 26 is ended, and then the error notification process is ended.

In the pachinko machine of another embodiment, in addition to achieving the same effects as the pachinko machine 10 of the previous embodiment, until the front frame 13 is in the closed state and the second decorative member 31 is in the original position, Since error notification continues, even if there is a problem such as ball clogging or work such as parts replacement or part adjustment is prolonged, the state of the front frame 13 and the position of the second decorative member 31 can be recognized by the error notification. When the work is completed, the front frame 13 and the second decorative member 31 can be returned to a state in which a proper game can be played.

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The gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various modifications can be made.
(1) In the embodiments, the second decorative member is movably supported with respect to the front frame, but the second decorative member may be movably supported with respect to the middle frame or the outer frame. It may be. For example, the second decorative member is rotatably supported around a horizontal axis with respect to the middle frame, and the second decorative member, which is located on the front side of the front frame in the original position, is rotated around the horizontal axis. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the front frame moves to a retracted position that is spaced upward from the front side of the front frame. According to this configuration, in the original position, the second decorative member is located on the front side of the front frame, increasing the decorativeness, and in the retracted position, the front frame can be opened without any hindrance, and the front frame can be opened. It can be opened wide without interfering with other adjacent gaming machines.
(2) In the modification of (1), the second decorative member is configured to be movable (for example, unlocked) when the middle frame and the front frame are unlocked by the locking device, When the determining means determines that the movable state has been reached, an error notification for the second light emitting mode or the second light emitting mode is performed to urge the second decorative member to move to the retracted position. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the error notification is stopped when the open front frame is placed in the closed state and the determining means determines that the second decorative member in the retracted position has moved to the original position. In this case, the error notification may be stopped a predetermined time after the second decorative member returns to its original position with the front frame in the closed state.
(3) In the pachinko machine of the example, etc., the second decorative member is rotated and moved to the retracted position so that the end on the second hinge mechanism side faces downward, but the end on the second hinge mechanism side It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the retractor is rotated so that it faces upward and moves to the retracted position. In this configuration as well, there is a space equal to the thickness of the second decorative member on the front side of the front frame on the second hinge mechanism side, so the front frame can be opened without the second decorative member interfering with the adjacent Pachinko machine. I can do it. In addition, in a configuration in which the second decorative member is moved so that the end on the second hinge mechanism side faces upward in the retracted position, a locking means capable of locking the second decorative member in the retracted position is provided on the middle frame or the front frame. This eliminates the need to open and close the front frame while supporting and holding the second decorative member.
(4) In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the middle frame is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame by the first hinge mechanism while the front frame is held in a closed state with respect to the middle frame. The frames are combined to form a front member, and the opening and closing state of the front member with respect to the outer frame (base body) is adjusted according to the relationship between the opening and closing state of the front member and the position of the decorative member (second decorative member) supported on the front member (front frame or middle frame). A configuration that provides error notification can be adopted. In this case, a switch having the same configuration as the door open detection switch explained in the embodiment is provided on the middle frame or the outer frame, and the middle frame (front member) is closed with respect to the outer frame (base body). The switch detects the closed state when it comes into contact with the outer frame (base body) or the middle frame (front member), and when the switch is separated from the outer frame (base body) or the middle frame (front member), the outer frame (base member) ) or a change from the closed state of the middle frame (front member) may be detected.
(5) In the embodiments, a frame lamp (lamp device) and a speaker are used as the notification means, but a display device can be used as the notification means, and a configuration in which error notification is performed by display can be adopted. Furthermore, the lamp device used as the notification means is not limited to the frame lamp provided on the front frame, but may also be a lamp device provided on the game board or the outer frame. Note that when a plurality of lamp devices, speakers, display devices, etc. are used as notification means, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which one or more of them are used in combination to notify an error depending on the situation at the determination timing.
(6) In the pachinko machine of the example, etc., the operation part is configured to be operable when the front frame is opened at an operating permissible angle with respect to the middle frame, so it is detected that the permissible operating angle has been reached. A configuration in which, when the sensor detects that the front frame has been opened to the operating permissible angle, a notification means such as a frame lamp or a speaker is used to issue a notification that allows the user to recognize that the front frame has been opened to the operating permissible angle. can be adopted.

(7) The pachinko machine of the example is configured such that the engagement between the first locking part and the second locking part can be released when the front frame is opened at an operating permissible angle with respect to the middle frame. However, an operating mechanism that operates in conjunction with the unlocking of the locking device is connected to the locking member, and the first locking portion and the second locking are connected in conjunction with the unlocking of the front frame relative to the middle frame by the locking device. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the engagement with the part can be released.
(8) When the front frame is in the closed state and the second decorative member is in its original position, when the front frame is changed from the closed state, an error notification that can recognize the opening of the front frame (for example, the first light emitting It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the error notification (first light emission mode) is started, the error notification (first light emission mode) is ended after a predetermined period of time, and then the error notification in the second light emission mode and second sound generation mode is performed. That is, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, in order to move the second decorative member from its original position, it is necessary to open the front frame to the operating permissible angle, so the opening of the front frame is once notified by the first light emitting mode. Afterwards, a second light emitting mode and a second sounding mode are performed to encourage the second decorative member to be moved from its original position.
(9) A configuration is adopted in which a change in the position of the second decorative member and a change in the state of the front frame are executed by different lamp devices (notification means), and a configuration is adopted in which each change is notified by a different luminescent color. can do.
(10) In another embodiment, when the door open detection switch detects the closed state of the front frame, the second decorative member moves from its original position, causing the frame lamp to issue an error notification in the first light emitting mode. (Error notification to notify that the decorative member is not in the original position) is configured to continue from when the second decorative member returns to the original position until the notification duration time elapses (the termination condition is met); When the second decorative member returns to its original position, the error notification (error notification that notifies that the decorative member is in its original position) of the second light emitting mode is performed by the frame lamp. It is possible to adopt a configuration that continues until (established).
(11) In another embodiment, after the error notification termination condition (second notification termination condition) is satisfied, a configuration may be adopted in which the error notification is extended by the notification duration time and then terminated. can.
(12) The configurations of the example, another example, another example, and the modified example can be configured by appropriately combining them.

(13) In the embodiments, etc., the sub-control means (effect control board) may include all or part of the functions provided by the main control means (main control board), or conversely, all or part of the functions provided by the sub-control means (main control board) may be provided. Alternatively, a part thereof may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiments, the main control board and the sub-control board (effect control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may also be provided. That is, the functions of the main control means and sub-control means in the embodiments may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Furthermore, a separate control board may be provided to provide another control means with all or part of the functions provided in the main control means and sub-control means in the embodiments.
(14) In the embodiments, etc., the display control means (display control board) may include all or part of the functions provided by the production control means (production control board), and conversely, all or part of the functions provided by the display control means Alternatively, a part may be provided in the production control means. In the embodiments, the effect control board (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but they may be provided as a single control board. That is, the functions of the presentation control means and the display control means in the embodiments may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control board (lamp control means) that performs light emission control and the sound control board (sound control means) that performs sound output control.
(15) The gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be any other gaming machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a slot machine using pachinko balls.

12 Middle frame (base)
13 Front frame (front member)
13a Transparent protection part 15 Display device (game presentation part)
25 Second hinge mechanism (hinge part)
26 Frame lamp (notification means)
27 Speaker (notification means)
29 Door open detection switch (first discrimination means)
31 Second decorative member (decorative member)
38 Position detection sensor (second discrimination means)
60a Main control CPU (first determining means)
65a Production control CPU (second discrimination means)

Claims (1)

A base body including a game production section for performing game production; and a base body located on the front side of the base body and supported in an openable/closable manner by a hinge section provided on one side of the base body, and covering the game production section so as to be visible from the front side. In a gaming machine equipped with a front member having a transparent protection part,
a decorative member movable to a first position and a second position located on the front side of the front member;
first determining means capable of determining whether the front member is in a closed state;
a second determining means capable of determining the position of the decorative member;
comprising a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification,
The notification means is capable of giving different notifications depending on when the decorative member is in the first position and when the decorative member is not in the first position when the front member is not in the closed state. Along with being configured,
The notification means is configured to provide a notification when the front member is in the closed state when the front member is not in the closed state and the decorative member is not in the first position while giving the notification in a specific state where the front member is not in the closed state and the decorative member is not in the first position. Among the plurality of types of notifications performed in the specific state, notification is not performed in a manner to notify that the front member is not in the closed state, but notification is provided in a manner to notify that the decorative member is not in the first position. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to perform the following.

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