JP7384583B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can play games such as a pachinko gaming machine.

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

JP2019-25115A

According to the technology described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that a control problem may occur when a game slot cannot be determined.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be appropriately controlled.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application:
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a display means;
A light emitting means;
a plurality of detection means provided on the first member;
a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member;
a drive means capable of driving the electrical component based on a control signal from the control means;
a storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information in a plurality of storage areas;
The storage means stores a first storage area in each of the plurality of storage areas according to state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means when state information related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input. information or second information is stored;
The control means includes:
When the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a first combination, it is possible to determine that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally;
When the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a second combination different from the first combination, the first member and the second member are normally connected. It can be determined that
When it is determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally,
controllable to a stopped state in which driving by the driving means is stopped;
When state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is inputted, common display control can be performed on the display means, while state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is inputted. It is possible to perform light emission control on the light emitting means that is different from the light emission control on the light emitting means,
Each time the determination condition is satisfied, it is possible to determine whether the first member and the second member are normally connected.
In order to achieve the above object, the other gaming machine is a gaming machine that can play games (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.), and is provided in a first member (for example, gaming machine frame 3, etc.). a plurality of detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B, a controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, a controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, an opening/closing member origin detection switch 25AKC5, an opening/closing member open detection switch 25AKC6, etc.); and a second detection means connectable to the first member. A control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12, etc.) provided on a member (for example, the game board 2, etc.), and a drive means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120, etc. of the effect control board 12) that can drive electrical components based on the control signal from the control means. (for example, a vibration motor 312, etc.); and a storage means (for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122) capable of storing the first information or the second information in a plurality of storage areas; When state information (for example, detection state data, etc.) related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input, the storage area of the plurality of storage areas is determined according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means. First information (for example, a bit value in an on state, etc.) or second information (for example, a bit value in an off state, etc.) is stored in each of the storage areas, and the control means stores the first information and the first information in a first combination in the plurality of storage areas. If the second information is stored, it is possible to determine that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally (for example, in step 25AKS13, it is determined as an error that bits B4 to B7 are in the ON state at the same time). (such as when a condition is met), and when the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a second combination different from the first combination, the first member and the It can be determined that the two members are normally connected (for example, when the error determination condition that bits B4 to B7 are in the ON state at the same time is not satisfied in step 25AKS13), and the first member and the second member are connected normally. If it is determined that the drive means is not connected normally, it is possible to control the drive by the drive means to a stopped state (for example, by setting the output stop driver IC address in step 25 AKS20), and the detection state of the origin position state It is possible to perform the same display control as when state information related to is input (for example, origin-based display setting by step 25AKS18).
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of stop symbol determination processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting regarding a setting suggestion production execution determination table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example and a setting example regarding a setting suggestion pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of various boards and wiring regarding production control. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of the production|presentation device included in a frame side movable body. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the production control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a serial communication circuit. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the flow of signals on the frame side IC board. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of signals from the drive/light emission control driver to the vibration motor. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the logic of input/output signals of a gate circuit and an integrated circuit. It is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of a signal from a drive/light emission control driver to LED for presentation. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation when a detection signal is input. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing detection state data and error types. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of data storage in a state data storage area. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a driver IC on a frame-side IC board and a board-side IC board. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of an output stop driver IC. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing display settings in response to a connection error. It is a figure which shows the example of control of a display and light emission. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control error processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of determining a suggestive effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display according to a pre-input performance pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a figure showing an example of execution of suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the detection state data in a modification.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

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

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. The sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

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

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

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the first prize winning hole and the second prize winning hole (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is determined by the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the first and second prize openings (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. It is a percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

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

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. The security cover 500A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

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

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. You can.

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

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The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 through the power board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

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

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

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

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Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stop. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

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

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

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

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, then if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process is executed to update at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc.

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

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, processing for pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and judgment results such as pre-reading judgment. be exposed. The performance control command at the time of starting winning that is set to be transmitted in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the production control board 12. In the performance control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start the round execution in the jackpot gaming state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the opening upper limit period for keeping the big winning hole open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the jackpot opening in the open state has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of executions has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is performed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process that changes the probability in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" and the small winning ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on set values. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

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

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as a "jackpot" special figure than when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state (low probability state). assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a variable probability state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher than when it is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. It gets expensive.

In the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result is the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and will be controlled in a small win game state, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so that they are the same value but different from those in the judgment table. In addition, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state may be varied depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability of determining that the special figure display result will be a "small win" and control to a small win game state may be set to be the same probability.

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

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

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

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the probability variable state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is the set value, as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the setting value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

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

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is the set value, just as when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state. It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player. The gameplay may be changed depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the gameplay is such that the probability of winning in the variable state is looped at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type), When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and during the jackpot game, the game ball is While the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing through the switch, the gaming state (so-called V If the setting value set in pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the control contents of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display rendering process in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the rendering process flag is "2". In this variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative symbols should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., a determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the small win game state, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 using a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "high", "low", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation of features related to setting suggestion effects)
Hereinafter, the characteristic parts regarding the setting suggestion performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained. In this feature part, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion performance that suggests setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a predetermined rate while the variable display is being executed.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the production control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, a stop symbol determination process is executed (step S201). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of decorative symbols, such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of decorative symbols, is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, a preview performance determination process is executed (step S202). The preview performance determination process enables determining the preview performance included in the advantageous suggestion performance.

After the preview performance determination process is executed, the performance control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). The performance control pattern may include a special symbol variation performance control pattern, a preview performance control pattern, and other control patterns for controlling various performance executions. For example, in response to a variation pattern indicated by a variation pattern designation command, one of a plurality of prepared special symbol variation performance control patterns is selected and set as the pattern to be used. Further, one of the plurality of prepared preview performance control patterns may be selected and set as the pattern to be used in accordance with the determination result of the preview performance determination process in step S202. In addition, the performance control pattern at the time of special figure change and the advance notice performance control pattern are not limited to those that set separate performance control patterns, but one performance control pattern that corresponds to the combination of execution settings of each performance. There may be.

When the production control pattern is determined in step S203, for example, the initial stage of the production control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (production control timer setting section, etc.) corresponds to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. A value is set (step S204). Further, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S205). At this time, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the production control pattern (special figure variation production control pattern) determined in step S203 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, the pending display update setting at the time of starting the variable display is performed (step S206). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display area corresponding to the hold number "1" (leftmost display area) is erased (disappeared), and other hold numbers "2" to The pending display in the display area corresponding to "4" etc. is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the pending display is shifted. The active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5 may display an active display corresponding to the pending display that has been erased (expired) in the pending display area. In addition, if the number of pending memories is "0" and the variable display starts immediately based on the occurrence of the first starting prize or the second starting winning, the active display area will not be updated without updating the pending display. Settings may be made to update the active display in . Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S207), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

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

If the super reach effect is not executed (step S221; No), the final stop symbol at the time of non-reach or normal reach is determined (step S222), and the stop symbol determination process is ended. When there is no reach, the variable display result will be "losing". At the time of normal reach, there are cases where the variable display result is a "jackpot" and cases where the variable display result is a "loss". When the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is not a ready-to-reach mode, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reachable combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol at the time of non-reach is determined so that the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R have different (inconsistent) decorative symbols. At the time of a normal reach where the variable display result is "lose", the determined decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. The final stop symbol at the time of reach loss is determined so that the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R have the same (matching) decorative symbol. At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of the jackpot. The final stopped symbol at the time of a jackpot is determined so that the same (matching) decorative symbol is displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

When the reach effect of super reach is executed (step S221; Yes), the final stop symbol at the time of super reach is determined (step S223). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and cases where the variable display result becomes a "loss". At the time of super reach where the variable display result is "lose", the determined decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of reach loss. At the time of a jackpot where the variable display result is a "jackpot", the final decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol at the time of the jackpot.

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

In the ready-to-win symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to decorative symbols that are ready-to-win symbols may vary depending on whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot." For example, when the variable display result is a "lose", the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is highest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As it becomes, the determination rate of the decorative pattern becomes lower, and the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 becomes the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determination ratio of the decorative patterns corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, the number 2, the number 3, the number 4, the number 5, and the number 6. As the number increases, the determination rate of the decorative pattern increases, and the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 becomes the highest. With such a determination ratio setting, when the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the percentage of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state becomes the highest, and 6 , 5, 4, 3, and 2, the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" when it is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and the percentage of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is low. Therefore, the variable display result when the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern becomes a "jackpot", and the ratio of being controlled to a jackpot game state becomes the lowest. In addition, in the ready-to-win symbol determination table, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative symbols that are ready-to-win symbols may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is a "lose" or "jackpot". The number of judgment values assigned may be different for each decorative pattern that becomes a ready-to-win pattern, or the number of judgment values allocated may be the same regardless of the decorative pattern that becomes a ready-to-win pattern. Depending on the jackpot type, the determination ratio of decorative symbols that become reach symbols may be different.

Following step S223, it is determined whether the determined ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224). At this time, if the ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step S224; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended. If the ready-to-reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step S224; Yes), the presence or absence of a setting suggestion performance is determined depending on whether or not the setting suggestion performance is to be executed (step S225). Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to a setting suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect. All you have to do is make it so. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. The presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance is determined to be either "no performance", which does not execute the setting suggestion performance, or "with performance", which executes the setting suggestion performance.

Based on the determination result in step S225, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed (with effect) (step S226). If it is determined that the setting suggestion performance is not executed (step S226; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended. If it is determined that "with effect" (step S226; Yes), the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S227). The performance control CPU 120 receives the setting value notification command sent from the main board 11 when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, and stores the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Thereby, in step S227, the setting value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step S227, a setting suggestion pattern is determined (step S228), and then the stop symbol determination process is ended. The setting suggestion pattern is selected from among a plurality of setting suggestion patterns by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared based on numerical data indicating random values for setting suggestion pattern determination. It would be better if it were decided accordingly. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updated as long as it can be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 10-3 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance table data constituting the determination table TA01 shown in FIG. 10-3 as a setting suggestion effect execution determination table. In step S225 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of setting suggestion performance is determined by referring to the determination table TA01. In the decision table TA01, the number of determination values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance differs depending on whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot". For example, when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the determination ratio of "with effect" for performing the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the variable display result is a "loss". With such setting of the determination ratio, when the setting suggestion performance is executed, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled becomes higher than when the setting suggestion performance is not executed. In addition, in the setting suggestion performance execution determination table, the number of judgment values assigned to the presence or absence of the setting suggestion performance may be the same regardless of whether the variable display result is a "loss" or a "jackpot". .

FIG. 10-4(A) shows a configuration example of a setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggestion patterns have different suggestion contents depending on whether or not to change the symbol display color and the display color when changing. The symbol display color is the display color of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol, and can be changed to a suggested display color including copper, silver, and gold in addition to red, which is the normal display color. Pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color and suggests that the level of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is low. Pattern RE-1 changes the symbol display color to copper, indicating that the set value is 2 or more. Pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, suggesting that the level of expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. Pattern RE-3 changes the symbol display color to gold, indicating that 6 is the highest set value. In this manner, in the setting suggestion performance using the ready-to-reach symbols, it is possible to make suggestions regarding the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1, depending on whether the symbol display color has changed or not, and the symbol display color after the change.

FIG. 10-4(B) shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion pattern determination table. For example, the ROM 121 stores in advance table data constituting the determination table TA11 shown in FIG. 10-4(B) as a setting suggestion pattern determination table. In step S228 of the stop symbol determination process, a setting suggestion pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA11. In the determination table TA11, there are parts where the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern differs depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When a setting suggestion performance using a ready-to-win symbol is executed, since the ready-to-win symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the probability of being controlled to a jackpot game state is high. When the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-0, the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low, and when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-1, the setting value is 2 or more. One thing is certain. Furthermore, when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-2, the expectation level is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, and when the setting suggestion performance is executed in pattern RE-3, the setting value is the highest. It is confirmed that it is 6. In this way, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode, the reach mode includes a symbol display mode that gives a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state, such as a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and a 7. It includes a pattern display mode that provides suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot game state, such as decorative patterns corresponding to numbers, and also provides suggestions regarding the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. If the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the symbol display color is changed after the reach symbol is displayed in the normal display color to give a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state. Suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state will be continuously made, and suggestions regarding the setting values will be made.

The setting suggestion performance can be executed in different manners depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined to be pattern RE-1, so the symbol display color is not changed to copper color. In this way, depending on whether the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, the symbol display color is changed as the symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. The difference is whether or not it is changed to copper color. If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is other than 6, the setting suggestion pattern is not determined to be pattern RE-3, so the symbol display color is not changed to gold. In this way, depending on whether the setting value set in the pachinko game machine is 6 or not, the symbol display color is gold as the symbol display mode when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. The difference is whether or not it is changed.

The setting suggestion effect is instead of changing the display color of a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol, or in addition to changing the display color of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a ready-to-reach symbol. Any aspect of the reach aspect, such as the shape or pattern of the decorative pattern, may be changed. Alternatively, the display of background images, outer frame images, and other arbitrary performance images, the output of sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, the operation of movable performance members, etc. It may be possible to change the performance mode by an arbitrary performance device, such as a combination of some or all of them. Setting suggestion effects and other arbitrary performances in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be performed using arbitrary data related to performance control, arbitrary data not related to performance control, or data that is a combination of these, predetermined for execution of the performance. It only needs to be executable when one or more conditional expressions are satisfied. The effect of changing the symbol display color is also referred to as a change effect.

The plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns that can be determined only when controlled to a jackpot gaming state and patterns that can be determined even when not controlled to a jackpot gaming state. For example, patterns RE-0 and RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate even if the variable display result is a "loss", whereas patterns RE-2 and RE-3 can be determined with a variable display result. It may be possible to make a determination at a predetermined rate only when the result is a "jackpot", and to make it impossible to determine when the variable display result is a "loss". In this case, pattern RE-2 is determined at a common rate regardless of the setting value set in pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas pattern RE-3 is determined at a common ratio regardless of the setting value set in pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined at different rates depending on the setting value.

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

In the variable display performance process, it is determined whether or not it is a preview performance period (step S242). If it is the preview performance period (step S242; Yes), control is performed to execute the preview performance (step S243). If it is not the preview performance period (step S242; No), or after performing the control in step S243, it is determined whether it is the ready-to-reach performance period (step S244). If it is the ready-to-win effect period (step S244; Yes), control is performed to execute the ready-to-win effect (step S245). By the control in step S245, when executing the ready-to-win effect after changing the symbol display color after the decorative symbols that become ready-to-win symbols are stopped and displayed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are made, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Suggestions regarding setting values can be made.

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

The change performance period may be set to different lengths of time depending on the performance mode of the change performance. For example, in the case of pattern RE-0, the change effect period is set to the shortest first period, and in the case of pattern RE-1, the change effect period is set to the second period, which is longer than the first period, and pattern RE- In the case of pattern 2, the change effect period may be set to a third period which is longer than the second period, and in the case of pattern RE-3, the change effect period may be set to the longest period, the fourth period. Generally, when a performance that informs an advantageous situation (advantageous performance) is executed, a player takes an image or video of that performance with a mobile terminal owned by the player, and posts it on SNS (Social Media). They tend to post on membership-based websites such as Networking Service) and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, a problem arises in that an appropriate photographing time cannot be secured. On the other hand, effects that are often performed even in unfavorable situations (unfavorable effects) do not stimulate the desire to take pictures, so if the unfavorable effects are carried out for a long time, they may end up making players feel uncomfortable. There is a problem. Therefore, the execution period of advantageous effects is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and the execution period of disadvantageous effects is made shorter than that of advantageous effects to reduce discomfort. Thereby, when a performance advantageous to the player is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from missing it, and it is also possible to secure time for taking pictures. Further, by securing the shooting time, the captured images and videos can be made public by the players on the Internet, and the public's interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, in many cases, the photos taken at which pachinko machine 1 in which gaming parlor are made public, which from the perspective of the gaming parlor indicates that the player is advertising the gaming parlor. become. In this way, by securing the photographing time when a suggestion regarding the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 is made, a synergistic effect is brought about not only to the players but also to the game parlor side.

If the variable display time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S249). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S249; No), the variable display performance process is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time has elapsed, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving a symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process will be executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may also do so. When the symbol confirmation command is received (step S249; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (confirmed ornamental symbol) that will be the display result in the variable display of decorative symbols (step S250). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as a waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S251). Furthermore, after updating the value of the production process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S252), the variable display production process is ended.

FIG. 10-6 shows an example of execution of setting suggestion effect. FIG. 10-6(A) shows an example of performance execution HD101 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is in a ready-to-win mode and a ready-to-win is achieved. Decorative symbols corresponding to the number 7 are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, whereby a reach is established and a reach effect of normal reach is executed. FIG. 10-6(B) shows a performance execution example HD102 in which the reach performance of normal reach becomes a reach development that transitions to the reach performance of super reach. On the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the reach effect of super reach is displayed. FIG. 10-6(C) shows a performance execution example HD 103 in which a change performance that is a setting suggestion performance is executed. A production display corresponding to the change production is displayed superimposed on the reach-to-reach symbol that is being stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying an effect image that notifies the user of a message such as "Change symbol display color!!", a suggestion to change the symbol display color is made.

FIG. 10-6 (D1) shows a performance execution example HD111 in which the symbol display color does not change due to pattern RE-0. FIG. 10-6 (D2) shows an effect execution example HD112 in which the symbol display color changes to copper color by pattern RE-1. FIG. 10-6 (D3) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to silver according to pattern RE-2. FIG. 10-6 (D4) shows an effect execution example HD113 in which the symbol display color changes to gold according to pattern RE-3. In the performance execution example HD111, the display color of the ready-to-win symbol does not change due to the pattern RE-0, and remains unchanged at the normal display color of red. In this way, a failed performance (falsified performance) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the level of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player, is low. In the effect execution example HD112, the display color of the ready-to-reach symbol is changed to copper color by pattern RE-1, thereby indicating that the set value is 2 or more. In the performance execution example HD113, the display color of the ready-to-win symbol is changed to silver by pattern RE-2, which suggests that the level of expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. In the effect execution example HD114, the display color of the ready-to-reach symbol is changed to gold by pattern RE-3, thereby suggesting that 6, which is the highest set value, is confirmed.

In addition to the change effect that can change the display color of the reach symbol, the setting suggestion effect includes arbitrary effects such as a pseudo continuous effect and a look-ahead preview effect to suggest the degree of jackpot expectation, as well as setting values of the pachinko machine 1. It may also be possible to make suggestions regarding. During execution of the variable display, a suggestion regarding the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot game state. When executing any performance, there are two cases in which suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are continuously made after making suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, and cases in which suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state are continuously made and the pachinko player It may also include a case where suggestions regarding setting values of the gaming machine 1 are made. When executing an arbitrary production, there are two cases in which the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is made and then the suggestion ends, and another case in which the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continued and the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is concerned. It may also include a case where a suggestion is made.

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

While the variable display is being executed, suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state may be made, but suggestions regarding the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be made. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes "Jackpot", the pachinko game machine A suggestion regarding the setting value of 1 may be made. There may be cases where a suggestion regarding the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made without making any suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state.

Instead of part or all of the suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, or together with some or all of the suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, suggestions are made regarding the control of a state that is advantageous to the player and is different from the jackpot gaming state. It may be something. For example, it may provide a suggestion regarding a variable probability state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, as an advantageous state, a suggestion may be made depending on whether or not to be controlled regarding a state in which an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is awarded.

(Explanation regarding characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK)
Next, a case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a board side part and a frame side part will be described as the characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK. The pachinko game machine 1 includes board side parts including electrical parts provided on the board side which is the side of the game board 2, and frame side parts including electrical parts provided on the frame side which is the side of the gaming machine frame 3. It is equipped with When controlling the execution and progress of normal games and performances, electrical signals are sent from the control board to various electrical components while the board side components and frame side components are properly connected. Further, electrical components such as sensors and switches transmit electrical signals serving as detection signals to the control board. On the other hand, when inspecting or testing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute at least part of the game or performance even if the board side parts and the frame side parts are not properly connected. required to do so. In the characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK, even when the panel side parts and the frame side parts are not connected normally, there is a part that can perform the same production control as when they are connected normally, and other parts are , it is possible to execute performance control that is different from that in a normally connected state.

FIG. 11-1 shows an example of a configuration regarding various boards and wiring for controlling the execution and progress of the performance. In this configuration example, on the board side which is the side of the game board 2, there are provided an effect control board 12, a board-side IC board 25AKB1, and electrical parts connected to the board-side IC board 25AKB1. On the frame side, which is the side of the gaming machine frame 3 serving as the front frame, a frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and electrical components connected to the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are provided.

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

The production control board 12 is configured to be able to mount, for example, a production control microcomputer 25AK120, an external ROM 25AK121, an external RAM 25AK122, a production data memory 25AK123, and the like. Some or all of these electronic components may be removably attached by inserting and removing connector pins into connector sockets, and other components may be attached removably by soldering or the like. You can. In the performance control board 12, electronic components including a plurality of types of storage circuits, such as an external ROM 25AK121, an external RAM 25AK122, and a performance data memory 25AK123, are mounted so as to be electrically connectable to the performance control microcomputer 25AK120. Further, the production control board 12 is provided with cable connectors 25AKT11 and 25AKT12.

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

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

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

The board-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 is capable of detecting that the movable body 32 serving as the board-side movable body is at a predetermined origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the panel-side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1 is turned on when the panel-side movable body is detected at the origin position, and is turned off when the panel-side movable body is not detected at the origin position. . The board-side movable body advancement detection switch 25AKC2 is capable of detecting that the board-side movable body is at an advanced position different from the origin position, and outputs a detection signal according to the detection result. The detection signal output by the panel-side movable body advance detection switch 25AKC2 is turned on when the panel-side movable body is detected at the advanced position, and is turned off when the panel-side movable body is not detected at the advanced position. .

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

The cable connector 25AKT12 of the production control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame side IC board 25AKB2 may be connector ports configured to allow the cable 25AKA2 to be attached and detached. When these cable connectors are connector ports, the cable 25AKA2 is attached to the cable connectors 25AKT12 and 25AKT22 by inserting the connector plug of the cable 25AKA2. By attaching the cable 25AKA2 to the cable connector 25AKT12 of the effect control board 12 and the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame side IC board 25AKB2, the effect control board 12 can be physically and electrically connected to the frame side IC board 25AKB2.

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

The presentation LED 313 is included in the light emitting body on the frame side, and is provided inside the push button 31B. The light-emitting effect by causing the effect LED 313 to emit light is sufficient as long as it can encourage a player's action such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B. It is sufficient that the performance LED 313 can emit light by receiving a drive signal from the driver IC provided on the frame side IC board 25AKB1. The frame side decoration LED 25AKD2 is included in the frame side light emitting body and is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be able to emit light. The frame side decoration LED 25AKD2 includes a plurality of LEDs provided at different positions of the gaming machine frame 3, such as a top frame LED, a top frame LED, a left frame LED, a right frame LED, and a bottom frame LED. The frame-side decorative LED 25AKD2 only needs to be capable of emitting light by receiving a drive signal from the driver IC provided on the frame-side IC board 25AKB2.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 11-2(A) shows an initial state before operation, in which the production devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22 are at the retracted position, which is the origin position. Thereafter, as the frame side operation motor 311 rotates, the slide member 25AKX21 starts advancing in the presentation device 25AKV21, and the slide member 25AKX22 starts advancing in the presentation device 25AKV22, as shown in FIG. 11-2(B). . Furthermore, when the frame side operation motor 311 rotates, as shown in FIG. 11-2(C), the slide member 25AKX21 in the presentation device 25AKV21 moves to the final advancing position, and the slide member 25AKX21 in the presentation device 25AKV22 moves to the final advanced position. moves to the final advance position.

The frame-side movable body constitutes a part of the external shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, and can be in a first state in a retracted position or a storage position corresponding to the origin position, and in a protruding position or an expanded position corresponding to an advanced position. It only needs to be able to change between two states. The frame-side movable body may include a single or a plurality of performance devices that can change between a first state and a second state different from the first state at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3.

FIG. 11-3 shows an example of the configuration of various circuits mounted on the production control board 12. The production control microcomputer 25AK120 may be a production control microprocessor that integrates a plurality of electronic components. The external ROM 25AK121 stores various data such as command codes, management data, table data, and performance control patterns that constitute system programs and user programs executed by the CPU 25AK131 as specific contents of performance control by the performance control microcomputer 25AK120. is permanently memorized. The external RAM 25AK122 temporarily stores various data as an auxiliary area of the internal RAM 25AK133. The effect data memory 25AK123 permanently stores control data for effects such as image data, audio control data, light emission control data, and motor control data.

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

The CPU 25AK131 is configured in the same manner as the production control CPU 120, and constitutes a processor core (CPU core) that executes control processing according to a computer program for production control. The internal ROM 25AK132 permanently stores basic programs for control processing executed by the CPU 25AK131, such as firmware, and system setting data specific to the performance control microcomputer 25AK120. Internal RAM 25AK133 provides a work area for CPU 25AK131. The watchdog timer 25AK134 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the settings of a built-in register, and when the measured time passes the monitoring time (timeout time) and a timeout occurs, a timeout is generated as a time elapsed signal. generate a signal.

The timer circuit 25AK135 is a circuit that can generate real-time interrupts and measure time. The timer circuit 25AK135 may have a function as an RTC (Real Time Clock). The interrupt controller 25AK136 is a circuit that can control various interrupt requests generated by the performance control microcomputer 25AK120. The serial communication circuit 25AK137 is a circuit that can send and receive communication data using a serial signal method to various boards and various circuits other than the production control board 12. The clock circuit 25AK138 is a circuit that can generate a clock signal to be supplied to each circuit of the performance control microcomputer 25AK120.

The VDP 25AK140 determines the content of control of image display in the image display device 5 based on display control commands and register settings from the CPU 25AK131. The VDP25AK140 may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or an image processing microprocessor more generally referred to as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

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

The lamp control circuit 25AK142 generates an illumination signal that becomes a drive control signal according to the light emitting mode such as emitting or non-emitting light of the light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9, the board side decorative LED 25AKD1, the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2, and the performance LED 313. control possible. For example, the lamp control circuit 25AK142 reads light emission control data used for controlling the light emission mode of the light emitting member from the effect data memory 25AK123 based on a light emission control command from the CPU 25AK130, and supplies it to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

The motor control circuit 25AK143 is controlled to be able to generate a motor signal that is a drive control signal according to the drive mode of the board-side operation motor 25AKM1, the rotation motor 310, the frame-side operation motor 311, and the vibration motor 312. For example, the motor control circuit 25AK143 reads motor control data used to control the operating modes of various motors from the performance data memory 25AK123 based on a motor control command from the CPU 25AK131, and supplies the data to the serial communication circuit 25AK137.

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

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

The first transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK154 is a circuit capable of transmitting/receiving communication data using a serial signal method in correspondence with the first system serial input/output port. The first system serial input/output port may correspond to, for example, the cable connector 25AKT11 and can perform serial communication with the board-side IC board 25AKB1. The first transmission/reception circuit 25AK154 includes a reception data register 25AK156R, a reception shift register 25AK156S, a transmission data register 25AK157R, and a transmission shift register 25AK157S.

The second transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK155 is a circuit capable of transmitting/receiving communication data using a serial signal method in correspondence with the second system serial input/output port. The second system serial input/output port may correspond to, for example, the cable connector 25AKT12 and can perform serial communication with the frame IC board 25AKB2. The second transmission/reception circuit 25AK156 includes a reception data register 25AK158R, a reception shift register 25AK158S, a transmission data register 25AK159R, and a transmission shift register 25AK159S.

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

The transmission data registers 25AK157R and 25AK159R store transmission data through serial communication in a FIFO format. The transmission data stored in the transmission data register 25AK157R is supplied to the transmission shift register 25AK157S. The transmission data stored in the transmission data register 25AK159R is supplied to the transmission shift register 25AK159S. The transmission shift registers 25AK157S and 25AK159S sequentially send out transmission data to convert the parallel signal format into a serial signal format (serial conversion) and transmit the data.

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

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

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

When the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally, the second signal fixed at the H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. When some kind of error occurs, such as a failure of the drive/light emission control driver 900, the second signal at L level may be output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. In other words, the second signal is a signal indicating behavior that is not related to the control signal from the production control CPU 120.

The vibration motor 312 incorporates a circuit that converts an input signal into reverse logic and a drive section that is driven by the signal from the circuit, and when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at L level, This motor is configured to operate (vibrate) and stop when the signal input to the vibration motor 312 is at H level.

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

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

A first pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the production control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not inputted from the performance control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at H level is input to input terminals A and B of the 1NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the H level signal output from the drive/light emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

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

A third pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not input from the performance control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When the control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is not inputted from the performance control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of H level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at H level is input to input terminals A and B of the 1NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level signal output from the drive/light emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

A fourth pattern in which the drive/light emission control driver 900 is out of order and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the production control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900 will be described. When a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the performance control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the first signal of L level is output from the drive/light emission control driver 900. A first signal at L level is input to input terminals A and B of the first NAND circuit 901A. As a result, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A. The output signal from the output terminal Z of the first NAND circuit 901A is input to the input terminal B of the second NAND circuit 901B, and the L level signal output from the drive/light emission control driver 900 is input to the input terminal A of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the second signal is input, an H level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the second NAND circuit 901B is input to the input terminals A and B of the third NAND circuit 901C, an L level signal is output from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C. Since the output signal from the output terminal Z of the third NAND circuit 901C is input to the input terminal of the integrated circuit 902, an H level signal is output from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902. Since the H level output signal from the output terminal of the integrated circuit 902 is input to the vibration motor 312, the vibration motor 312 stops without operating.

In this way, only when the drive/light emission control driver 900 is operating normally and a control signal for operating the vibration motor 312 is input from the production control CPU 120 to the drive/light emission control driver 900, the vibration The motor 312 is configured to operate, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of abnormal operation of the vibration motor 312.

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

The voltage generation circuit 702 provided on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 generates the operating voltage (5V) of the drive/light emission control driver 900 using the 18V voltage supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701. The voltage generation circuit 703 provided on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 generates the operating voltage (12V) of the rotation motor 310 using the 18V voltage supplied from the voltage generation circuit 701. Note that the operating voltage (12V) of the rotation motor 310 is supplied to the rotation motor 310 via the integrated circuit 903. In this way, the configuration is such that the operating voltages of the drive/light emission control driver 900 and the rotation motor 310 are generated from the operating voltage of the vibration motor 312.

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

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

The green light emitting element 313C is not connected to the drive/light emission control driver 900 but is connected to ground. If the input terminal of the green light emitting element 313C is not connected to any of the input terminals, a current will flow into the input terminal due to static electricity, possibly damaging the green light emitting element 313C and other light emitting elements. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-8, by grounding the terminal of the unused green light emitting element 313C, current flow and damage can be prevented. Additionally, current flow and damage can be prevented by connecting the green light emitting element 313C to the drive/light emission control driver 900, but the terminals of the drive/light emission control driver 900 can be used for other performance members. I become unable to do so. Therefore, by grounding the green light emitting element 313C, the terminal of the drive/light emission control driver 900 can be used effectively (other production members can be connected), and current flow and damage can be prevented. .

As described above, the performance LED 313 is a so-called full-color LED, but it is used for a performance in which only the red light emitting element 313A emits light and a performance in which only the blue light emitting element 313B emits light. In other words, it is configured to be capable of emitting only one of the monochromatic colors red and blue. Note that even if a red light-emitting LED and a blue light-emitting LED that can only emit red light are provided as separate members without providing a full-color LED, only one of red and blue can be emitted. However, the provision of multiple light-emitting members increases the cost, and the installation space required by connecting multiple members increases (for example, an increase in the number of lands on the board when soldering, and the need to connect the members to each other). Therefore, by using the directing LED 313 as a full-color LED, the red and It is possible to perform a monochromatic light emitting effect of any one of the blue colors.

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

The serial communication circuit 25AK237 corresponds to detection signals input in parallel from each of the push sensor 35B, controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, opening/closing member origin detection switch 25AKC5, and opening/closing member open detection switch 25AKC6. Converts the detection status data into serial signal communication data and outputs it. At this time, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 inputs the detection signals from each sensor and switch, and if it detects the rising edge of each detection signal, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 generates a data signal indicating the on-state bit value "1" as the corresponding bit data. It may be possible to send. Alternatively, the serial communication circuit 25AK237 continuously determines the state of the detection signal from each sensor or switch multiple times, and when it is repeatedly determined that the signal level of the detection signal is H level, the corresponding bit A data signal indicating an on-state bit value "1" may be transmitted as data. The communication data of the serial signal system output from the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is transmitted to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 provided in the production control microcomputer 25AK120 of the production control board 12 via the cable connector 25AKT22, cable 25AKA2, and cable connector 25AKT12. be done.

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

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

The status data storage area 25AK122A is configured to include a plurality of storage areas that can store bit values of detected status data corresponding to each sensor and switch. Each storage area may correspond to a memory cell capable of holding 1-bit data, for example, in the external RAM 25AK122 provided with the state data storage area 25AK122A. In this way, the state data storage area 25AK122A functions as a plurality of storage areas capable of storing a plurality of bits of detected state data.

FIG. 11-10(A) shows an example of the configuration of detection state data. The detection state data is configured to include a plurality of bit values, for example 8 bits. The detection state data indicates various detection states corresponding to each bit value.

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

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

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

Each bit value of the detection state data may be set so that, for example, it becomes an L level bit value "0" when it is in an off state, and becomes an H level bit value "1" when it is on state (positive logic). . Alternatively, each bit value of the detection state data may be set so that, for example, the H level bit value is "1" in the off state, and the L level bit value is "0" in the on state ( negative logic).

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

In the cable connector 25AKT21 of the panel-side IC board 25AKB1, when the cable 25AKA1 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit is stopped and the communication is stopped, for example, the serial input/output terminal is connected to the pull-down resistor or the ground terminal. configurable so that In the cable connector 25AKT22 of the frame side IC board 25AKB2, when the cable 25AKA2 is not attached or when the serial communication circuit 25AK237 is in a stopped state, for example, the serial input/output terminal is connected to the pull-down resistor or the ground terminal. configurable so that As a result, when the production control board 12, the board side IC board 25AKB1, and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by cable and the power is turned on in the initial connection state, each corresponding bit of the detection state data goes to L level. The corresponding bit value is set to "0". Alternatively, the CPU 25AK131 of the performance control microcomputer 25AK120 clears the stored data of the external RAM 25AK122 by executing the initial setting process upon power-on, thereby allowing the initial value of the detection state data to be stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. , bit data with all bit values "0" may be set.

In this way, when the board side is in the unconnected state or the frame side is in the unconnected state, each bit of the detection state data has a bit value of "1" corresponding to the H level. In the initial connection state, each corresponding bit of the detection state data has a bit value "0" corresponding to the L level. It may be possible to detect whether or not the cables 25AKA1 and 25AKA2 are attached to the cable connectors 25AK11 and 25AK12 by a connection detection circuit built into or externally attached to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. When the panel side is in an unconnected state or the frame side is in an unconnected state, the connection detection circuit has priority over the first transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK154 and the second transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, and stores the data in the status data storage area 25AK122A. The data is updated and each bit of the detection state data is set to a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level. When the panel side is not connected or the frame side is not connected, the connection detection circuit may stop data output by the first transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK154 or the second transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The first transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK154 and the second transmitting/receiving circuit 25AK155 of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 have priority over the connection detection circuit when the panel side is not in an unconnected state or the frame side is not in an unconnected state, and the storage in the status data storage area 25AK122A is performed. The data is updated, and the detection state data included in the received communication data is stored. In this way, the connection detection circuit and the serial communication circuit 25AK137 are configured to have different priority settings depending on whether the panel side or the frame side is not connected to each other. The data stored in the configured state data storage area 122A may be made updateable.

Each bit of the detection state data is not limited to being set depending on the circuit configuration to which the serial input/output terminal is connected; for example, due to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 of the production control microcomputer 25AK120, the board side may be in an unconnected state. When the frame side is in the unconnected state, the detection state data in which each bit has a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level can be stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A, and when it is in the initial connected state. , detection state data in which each bit has a bit value "0" corresponding to the L level may be stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A.

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

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

The fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data indicate whether the operating stick or operating lever of the stick controller 31A is in the origin position, which is the origin position, and if the stick controller 31A is in the tilted position. Compatible. The operating stick and operating lever of the stick controller 31A are never detected at the origin position and the tilted position at the same time. On the other hand, when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data both have the bit value "1", the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 is in the on state when the operating stick or operating lever is detected at the origin position. This also indicates that the controller tilting detection switch 25AKC4 is in the on state when the operating stick or operating lever is detected in the tilted position. Therefore, when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data are simultaneously set to the ON state bit value "1", the stick controller 31A, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, and the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4 This indicates that a controller connection error has occurred, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, in which some or all of the stick controllers are not connected normally. Note that when the operating stick or operating lever of the stick controller 31A is moved or held between the origin position and the tilted position, it may not be detected at either the origin position or the tilted position. Therefore, if the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data become OFF state bit values "0" at the same time, this does not indicate that a controller connection error has occurred.

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

If the first bit B1 to the eighth bit B8 of the detection state data are all on-state bit values "1", the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are not connected to the production control board 12. It shows. Therefore, if all the bits of the detection state data become on state bit value "1" at the same time, it means that a board-side disconnection error has occurred, which means that the board-side IC board 25AKB1 is not connected to the production control board 12. It also indicates that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred in which the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the production control board 12.

FIG. 11-10 (B1) shows an example of setting error determination conditions corresponding to a plurality of error types. In the setting example of FIG. 11-10 (B1), the frame side unconnected error that the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the production control board 12 is a bit value "1" in which all bits of the detection state data are in the on state. When , the error determination condition is satisfied. It should be noted that if all bits of the detection state data become on-state bit values "1" at the same time, this includes the occurrence of a board-side unconnected error as well as a frame-side unconnected error. In the setting example shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when all bits of the detection status data are in the on state with a bit value of "1", especially the panel side disconnection error and the frame side disconnection error, Set so that it can be determined that the error determination conditions for the frame side unconnected error are satisfied. With such settings, the CPU 25AK131 of the performance control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the on-state bit value "1", which is the first information, in all of the plurality of storage areas that make up the state data storage area 25AK122A. In this case, it can be determined that at least the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 are not properly connected. On the other hand, a specific combination such as a case where a bit value "0" of an off state, which is second information different from the first information, is stored in one of the plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A. If the first information and the second information are stored in , the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 are connected normally. It is sufficient if it can be determined that

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-10 (B1), a panel side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the panel side movable body, occurs in the first bit B1 and second bit B2 of the detection status data. The error determination condition is satisfied when both are on-state bit values "1" at the same time. A controller connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the stick controller 31A, occurs when the error judgment condition is set when the fourth bit B4 and the fifth bit B5 of the detection state data are simultaneously on bit values "1". To establish. A frame-side movable body connection error, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the frame-side movable body, occurs when the sixth bit B6 and the seventh bit B7 of the detection status data are simultaneously on and have a bit value of “1”. The error judgment condition is met.

FIG. 11-10 (B2) shows a setting example different from FIG. 11-10 (B1) regarding the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error. In this setting example, a frame-side unconnected error that the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 is not connected to the production control board 12 occurs when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously turned on with the bit value "1". ”, the error determination condition is satisfied. The fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3 connected to the frame side IC board 25AKB2, the controller tilting detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, and the frame side movable body advancement. The detection state by each of the detection switches 25AKC6 is shown. Then, when the frame side is in the unconnected state, each corresponding bit of the detection state data becomes a bit value "1" corresponding to the H level. Therefore, even if the setting is made so that it can be determined that the error determination condition for the frame side unconnected error is satisfied when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection status data are on bit values "1", good. With such settings, the CPU 25AK131 of the production control microcomputer 25AK120 stores bit values "1" in the ON state for all of the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 in the plurality of storage areas that make up the state data storage area 25AK122A. In the case where a first combination including an on-state bit value "1" serving as the first information and an off-state bit value "0" serving as the second information are stored, at least the frame side IC board 25AKB2 It can be determined that the frame-side components including the board and the board-side components including the production control board 12 are not properly connected. On the other hand, the first information is stored in the plurality of storage areas constituting the state data storage area 25AK122A in a second combination in which any of the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 includes the off state bit value "0". When the on-state bit value "1" is stored, and the off-state bit value "0" is stored as the second information, the frame side parts including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the production control board It is sufficient if it can be determined that the panel side parts including 12 are normally connected.

FIG. 11-11 shows an example of data storage in the status data storage area 25AK122A. The status data storage area 25AK122A is capable of storing detected status data included in the data received by the serial communication circuit 25AK137. The detected state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A can be read by the CPU 25AK131 and used for determining connection errors including frame-side unconnected errors.

FIG. 11-11(A) shows an example of data storage in the status data storage area 122A in the initial connection state. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, in the initial connection state in which the production control board 12, the board side IC board 25AKB1, and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by the cables 25AKA1, 25AKA2, the serial input/output terminal on each board Due to the circuit configuration to which is connected, bit data of all bit values "0" is stored and stored as initial value data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 122A. Alternatively, the CPU 25AK 131 may execute initial setting processing to store bit data of all bit values "0" in the state data storage area 122A in response to the initial connection state. . Alternatively, due to the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137, all bits with a bit value of "0" are set as the initial value data of the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 122A in response to the initial connection state. Data may be stored and stored.

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

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

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

FIGS. 11-12 show examples of driver IC settings. A plurality of driver ICs are mounted on the panel side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2. The plurality of driver ICs include a driver IC that functions as a light emitter driver that drives a light emitter such as an LED among electrical components, and a driver IC that functions as a motor drive driver that drives a motor among the electrical components. That's fine. A driver IC address is set for each driver IC.

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

As shown in FIG. 11-12(A), six driver ICs to which addresses "01" to "06" are assigned as driver IC addresses are mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2. The driver IC assigned address "01" is connected to eight full-color LEDs that serve as the first upper frame lamp provided above the gaming machine frame 3 among the multiple LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. has been done. A full-color LED includes a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, and a green light-emitting element, and can emit light in any color that is a combination of red, blue, and green. The driver IC assigned address "02" is connected to eight full-color LEDs that serve as the second upper frame lamp provided above the gaming machine frame 3 among the multiple LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. has been done. The driver IC to which the address "03" has been assigned is connected to eight full-color LEDs that serve as the right frame lamp provided on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3 among the multiple LEDs included in the frame side decorative LED 25AKD2. There is.

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

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

If the motor is driven when a connection error related to a frame-side component or a panel-side component has occurred, there is a risk that the movable member or the motor itself may be destroyed. Furthermore, the process of outputting control data for motors and LEDs in response to frame-side components and panel-side components in connection error states, including unconnected states, may increase the processing load in connection error states. Therefore, when a connection error, including a frame-side unconnected error, occurs in connection with the connection status of frame-side components or panel-side components, control data is output to the driver IC according to the type of error that has occurred. Just stop.

FIGS. 11-13 show examples of settings for specifying the address of the output stop driver IC. The output stop driver IC is a driver IC to which output of control data is stopped. In this setting example, settings are made such that a part or all of different output stop driver IC addresses are specified depending on the type of error that has occurred. The output stop driver IC address can be specified by the CPU 25AK131 to the serial communication circuit 25AK137 to stop the control data for the driver IC to which the corresponding address is allocated from being transmitted and outputted as communication data.

When a frame-side unconnected error occurs, addresses "01" to "06", "08", and "09" are designated as output stop driver IC addresses. As a result, when a frame side disconnection error occurs, the output of control data to the driver ICs capable of driving motors and LEDs is stopped, except for the board side decoration LED 25AKD1 used for the center decoration. Therefore, if a frame-side disconnection error occurs due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being connected properly, the frame-side The electric parts including the rotation motor 310, frame side operation motor 311, vibration motor 312, performance LED 313, frame side decoration LED 25AKD2, etc., which are parts, are controlled to a stopped state in which driving by the driver IC that can drive them is stopped. be able to. By controlling the stop state in response to the occurrence of a frame-side unconnected error, it is possible to reduce the processing load of outputting control data.

If a panel side movable body connection error occurs, address "09" is designated as the output stop driver IC address. As a result, when a panel-side movable body connection error occurs, the output of control data to the driver IC capable of driving the panel-side operation motor 25AKM1 is stopped. Therefore, if a panel side movable body connection error occurs, which is an abnormality in the connection state related to the panel side movable body, the electric component called the panel side operation motor 25AKM1, which is a panel side component, is driven by a driver IC that can drive the panel side movable body. By stopping this, it is possible to prevent the panel-side movable body and the panel-side operation motor 25AKM1 from being destroyed, and to reduce the processing load of outputting control data.

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

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

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

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

In step 25AKS13, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B2), when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously on-state bit values "1", the error judgment condition is satisfied. You may. In this case, in the plurality of storage areas included in the status data storage area 25AK122A, the first combination in which the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detected status data simultaneously have the on-state bit value "1" is stored. When the bit value "1" and the off state bit value "0" are stored, the frame side members including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side members including the production control board 12 are normal. It can be determined that it is not connected to. On the other hand, in a plurality of storage areas provided in the status data storage area 25AK122A, the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detected status data are in the on state in a second combination in which the bit value "1" does not become the on state bit value "1" at the same time. When the bit value "1" and the off state bit value "0" are stored, the frame side members including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side members including the production control board 12 are normal. It can be determined that it is connected to. The CPU 25AK131 masks the first bit B1 to the third bit B3 and the eighth bit B8 other than the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 with respect to the stored data in the status data storage area 25AK122A, and masks the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B8. After extracting the bit data of bit B7, it is compared with the 4-bit data where all bit values are "1", and if they match, it is determined that it is the first combination, and if they do not match, it is determined that the second combination is used. All you have to do is determine that there is.

As shown in Figure 11-10 (B1), if the error judgment condition is met when all bits of the detection state data are on-state bit values "1", masking of bit data etc. is not required. become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when the error determination condition is satisfied when all bits of the detection state data are on bit values "1", ), when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are simultaneously on (bit value "1"), the error judgment condition is satisfied rather than the case where the error judgment condition is satisfied. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not.

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side disconnection error is satisfied (step 25AKS13; Yes), the frame-side disconnection flag is set to the on state (step 25AKS14). Further, input settings are made in accordance with the case where the frame side is not connected (step 25 AKS15). In step 25AKS15, automatic determination mode may be set. In the automatic determination mode, when executing a suggested performance in which the performance execution condition can be satisfied when an instruction input due to the player's movement is detected, the performance execution condition is satisfied even when the instruction input due to the player's movement is not detected. This is a determination mode that can automatically determine that the A frame-side disconnection error occurs when the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the panel-side components including the production control board 12 are not properly connected due to the input settings when the frame side is not connected. If it is determined that this has occurred, the same effect control as in the case where it is determined that the connection is normal is performed, such as by responding to a pressing operation of the push button 31B by the player's action. It is possible to perform the production control of the suggestive production that can be executed in response to at least a part of the detection means such as the push sensor 35B.

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

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

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

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

Figures 11-15 show display settings in response to a connection error. In step 25AKS18 of the production control main process, different display settings are performed depending on the error type of the connection error that has occurred. The display settings when a frame-side unconnected error occurs are origin-based display settings. The display setting when a panel side movable body connection error occurs is the panel side movable body connection error display setting. The display setting when a controller connection error occurs is the controller connection error display setting. The display setting when a frame side movable body connection error occurs is the frame side movable body connection error display setting.

The origin corresponding display setting may be a display setting common to various origin detection states among the display controls included in the normal performance control. In this case, the CPU 25AK131 of the production control microcomputer 25AK120 stores the same bit value as the detection state data in the state data storage area 25AK122A as in the origin position state of FIG. 11-11(B). All you have to do is make the display settings. The CPU 25AK131 may update the state data storage area 25AK122A to store the same bit value as in the origin position state of FIG. 11-11(B). When the origin-compatible display setting is performed, the screen of the image display device 5 is set to a display state in which variable display of decorative patterns, etc. can be started in the same way as when the power is turned on normally without a connection error. Display control is performed. Therefore, when it is determined that a frame-side disconnection error has occurred due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being connected normally. can perform the same display control as when detection state data serving as state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input.

When the board-side movable body connection error display setting is performed, on the screen of the image display device 5, a notification image that notifies the occurrence of a board-side movable body connection error is given priority over, for example, variable display of decorative patterns. Is displayed. When the controller connection error display setting is performed, a notification image notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, in preference to variable display of decorative patterns. When the frame side movable body connection error display setting is performed, on the screen of the image display device 5, a notification image that notifies the occurrence of a frame side movable body connection error is given priority over, for example, variable display of decorative patterns. Is displayed.

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

In step 25AKS20 of the production control main processing, settings are made to enable execution of production control with different restrictions than when no connection error occurs, in response to the occurrence of a connection error including a frame-side unconnected error. be exposed. For example, as shown in FIG. 11-13, an output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type is specified to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. As a result, a restriction is set to stop control data for at least some of the driver ICs provided on the panel-side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 from being transmitted and output as communication data. Can be done. When a connection error occurs, a frame-side unconnected error occurs because the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 are not connected properly. If it is determined that this is the case, the same display control as when the detection state data that is state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is input is executed, and the address "01" is set as the output stop driver IC address. ~"06", "08", and "09" are specified. In this case, since the effect control using all of the frame-side parts and some of the board-side parts is not executed, the effect control has a reduced amount of control than the effect control when it is determined that the connection is normal. Restrictions can be set so that the Even if a connection error different from the frame-side unconnected error occurs, the output stop driver IC address is specified, so performance control with a reduced amount of control is executed compared to the performance control when no connection error occurs. Limits can be set so that

For example, the vibration motor 312 has an operating voltage of 18V, and its output power is larger than that of the rotation motor 310, which has an operating voltage of 12V, or a light emitting body such as the performance LED 313. If it is determined that a frame-side disconnection error has occurred due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being connected normally, The address "06" of the driver IC that drives the vibration motor 312 is included in the designation of the output stop driver IC address. As a result, if it is determined that the frame-side component and the panel-side component are not properly connected, control is performed to a stopped state in which the drive by the driver IC corresponding to the vibration motor 312 with large output power is stopped. Can be done. Since the driving of the vibration motor 312 with a large output power is stopped, heat generation due to malfunction of the vibration motor 312 and radio wave radiation due to signal output can be prevented.

In the production control main process, settings may be made to enable execution of audio control different from when no connection error occurs, in response to the occurrence of a connection error including a frame-side unconnected error. For example, if a panel side movable body connection error, a controller connection error, or a frame side movable body connection error occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R output a voice that visibly indicates the type of error that has occurred. may be executed. When a frame-side disconnection error occurs, audio cannot be output from the speakers 8L and 8R included in the frame-side components. Therefore, when a frame-side disconnection error occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R may be restricted from outputting audio. In the pachinko game machine 1, by operating a performance changeover switch provided on the back side of the game board 2, the hardware can be set to select whether to stop audio output or not to stop audio output. You can. In the pachinko game machine 1, it is possible to select whether to stop audio output or not to stop audio output using inspection software for executing inspection processing of various circuits mounted on the performance control board 12. You may. Note that when a frame-side unconnected error occurs, control may be executed to output a different test sound than when such an error does not occur.

The image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R may use image data that can be reproduced in synchronization. For example, using image data configured by multiplexing compression-encoded video data and audio data in a predetermined container format, the video data and audio data are Decode and output audio data. This enables image reproduction in which video output and audio output are synchronized. In the case where such synchronized image reproduction can be performed, it may be possible to select whether or not to stop audio output when a frame side disconnection error occurs. In the pachinko game machine 1, by operating a production amount changeover switch provided on the back of the game board 2, the hardware can be set to select whether to stop audio output or not to stop audio output. You can. In the pachinko game machine 1, the inspection software for executing the inspection process of various circuits mounted on the production control board 12 allows selection of whether to stop audio output or not to stop audio output. You may. Note that when a frame-side unconnected error occurs, control may be executed to output a different test sound than when such an error does not occur.

FIGS. 11-16 show examples of display and light emission control in response to the case where the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on. In the production control main process shown in FIG. 11-14, in step 25 AKS13, it is determined whether the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is met, and in step 25 AKS16, the board side movable body connection error, controller connection error Regarding the frame side movable body connection error, the success or failure of each error determination condition is determined. In step 25AKS16, if none of the error determination conditions is satisfied, display and light emission by normal effect control become possible in response to power-on without an error.

FIG. 11-16(A) shows a case where a corresponding display or light emission is performed when the power is turned on without an error. In this case, light emission control for lighting the notification LED 25AKW1 is not performed. As a result, the notification LED 25AKW1 remains in a state where it is always turned off. In addition, display control is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 so that an effect display including variable display of decorative patterns is possible without displaying a notification image notifying the occurrence of an error. Can be done.

FIG. 11-16 (B1) shows a case where display or light emission is performed in response to the occurrence of a frame-side unconnected error. In this case, based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the production control main process, light emission control is performed to cause the notification LED 25AKW1 to constantly turn on or constantly blink. In this way, when it is determined that a frame-side disconnection error has occurred due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being properly connected. can perform different light emission control than when it is determined that the connection is normal. Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, as in the case when the power is turned on without an error, a notification image notifying the occurrence of an error is not displayed, and it is possible to display effects including variable display of decorative patterns. It is only necessary to be able to perform display control like this. This display control is executed based on the display settings in step 25AKS18 of the production control main process. As a result, if it is determined that a frame-side unconnected error has occurred due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being properly connected. In this case, it is possible to perform the same display control as when it is determined that the connection is normal.

FIG. 11-16 (B2) shows a case where a display or light emission corresponding to the occurrence of a panel-side movable body connection error is performed. In this case, based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the production control main process, light emission control is performed to cause the notification LED 25AKW1 to constantly turn on or constantly blink. In addition, it is only necessary to perform display control so that the notification image 25AKG1 notifying the occurrence of the board-side movable body connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 with priority over the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display settings in step 25AKS18 of the production control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG1, a notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of a board-side movable body connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 11-16 (B3) shows a case where a display or light emission corresponding to the occurrence of a controller connection error is performed. In this case, based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the production control main process, light emission control is performed to cause the notification LED 25AKW1 to constantly turn on or constantly blink. Further, it is only necessary to perform display control so that the notification image 25AKG2 notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 with priority over the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display settings in step 25AKS18 of the production control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG2, a notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of a controller connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 11-16 (B4) shows a case where a display or light emission corresponding to the occurrence of a frame side movable body connection error is performed. In this case, based on the light emission setting in step 25AKS19 of the production control main process, light emission control is performed to cause the notification LED 25AKW1 to constantly turn on or constantly blink. Further, it is only necessary to perform display control so that the notification image 25AKG3 notifying the occurrence of the frame side movable body connection error is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 with priority over the display of the decorative pattern. This display control is executed based on the display settings in step 25AKS18 of the production control main process. Along with the display of the notification image 25AKG3, a notification sound corresponding to the occurrence of the frame side movable body connection error may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

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

The notification images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 may be images with different display priorities. For example, the notification image 25AKG1 that notifies the occurrence of a board-side movable body connection error and the notification image 25AKG3 that notifies the occurrence of a frame-side movable body connection error are displayed more easily than the notification image 25AKG2 that notifies the occurrence of a controller connection error. The priority may be set to be high. Conversely, the notification image 25AKG2 notifying the occurrence of a controller connection error is displayed more easily than the notification image 25AKG1 notifying the occurrence of a panel side movable body connection error or the notification image 25AKG3 notifying the occurrence of a frame side movable body connection error. may be set to have a higher priority. The notification images 25AKG1 to 25AKG3 are set to include a notification image whose display priority is higher than that of the decorative pattern, and a notification image whose display priority is lower than the display of the decorative pattern. Good too.

In the production control main process of FIGS. 11-14, when determining whether or not an individual error determination condition is satisfied in step 25AKS16, the priority of determination may be varied depending on the error type. For example, an error judgment condition corresponding to a panel side movable body connection error or an error judgment condition corresponding to a frame side movable body connection error has a higher determination priority than an error judgment condition corresponding to a controller connection error. may be set to . Thereby, the error determination condition corresponding to the controller connection error may be set so that it can be satisfied only when the error determination condition corresponding to other error types is not satisfied.

In the production control main process shown in FIG. 11-14, if the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is satisfied in step 25AKS13, a notification corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is set, and an individual connection error is detected. Judgments and notification settings are not made accordingly. On the other hand, if the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is not satisfied in step 25AKS13, and the individual error judgment condition is satisfied in step 25AKS16, notification is set according to the type of error that has occurred. will be held. For example, an abnormality in the connection state related to the panel side movable body, such as a part or all of the panel side movable body, the panel side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC1, or the panel side movable body advancement detection switch 25AKC2, being not connected properly. When a certain panel-side movable body connection error occurs, the specific connection error is notified by displaying the notification image 25AKG1 and outputting a notification sound. On the other hand, it was determined that a frame-side unconnected error occurred due to the frame-side components including the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 and the board-side components including the production control board 12 not being properly connected. In this case, control to notify specific connection errors is not executed.

FIG. 11-17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step 25AKS26 of the production control main process as production control error processing. In the error processing during production control, it is determined whether the detection state confirmation condition is satisfied (step 25AKS51). The detection state confirmation condition may be determined in advance as a condition for confirming the detection state of each sensor or switch depending on the progress of the game or performance or regardless of the progress of the game or performance. For example, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied every time a predetermined period of time, such as one hour, elapses after the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on. Alternatively, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied every time the number of executions of variable display reaches a predetermined number, such as 100 times. Alternatively, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied when a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Alternatively, the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied when the jackpot gaming state starts or when the jackpot gaming state ends. Alternatively, during execution of the variable display, for example, when an effect that can be executed using the push button 31B, such as a suggestion effect, or an effect that can be executed using the operation stick or operation lever of the stick controller 31A, is executed. , the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied. The detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied at the start of the variable display in which these effects are executed. At the start of a variable display that involves the execution of a performance in which the board-side movable body operates using the movable body 32, or at the start of a variable display that involves the execution of a performance in which the frame-side movable body operates using the performance devices 25AKV21 and 25AKV22. , the detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied. The detection state confirmation condition may be satisfied in accordance with the update period (for example, 33 milliseconds) of the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

If the detection state confirmation condition is not satisfied (step 25 AKS51; No), the error processing during production control is ended. If the detection state confirmation condition is satisfied (step 25AKS51; Yes), detection state data is acquired (step 25AKS52). The CPU 25AK131 may read and acquire the detection state data stored in the state data storage area 25AK122A. Using the acquired detection state data, it is determined whether the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is satisfied (step 25AKS53). In step 25AKS53, the same determination as in step 25AKS13 in the production control main process may be performed. For example, when all bits of the detection state data are on bit value "1", it is determined that the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, but if any bit of the detection state data is When the bit value is not "1" in the on state, it may be determined that the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is not satisfied. Alternatively, when the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are the first combination of bit data including the bit value "1" which is in the on state at the same time, the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is set. On the other hand, if the fourth bit B4 to the seventh bit B7 of the detection state data are the second combination of bit data that does not include the on-state bit value "1", a frame-side unconnected error occurs. It may be determined that the corresponding error determination condition is not satisfied.

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is satisfied in step 25AKS53 (step 25AKS53; Yes), the frame-side unconnected flag is set to the on state (step 25AKS54). Further, input settings are made in accordance with the case where the frame side is not connected (step 25 AKS55). In steps 25AKS54 and 25AKS55, processes similar to steps 25AKS14 and 25AKS15 of the production control main process may be executed.

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is not satisfied in step 25AKS53 (step 25AKS53; No), it is determined whether the individual error determination condition is satisfied (step 25AKS56). If none of the individual error determination conditions are satisfied (step 25 AKS56; No), the error processing during production control is ended. If any error determination condition is satisfied (step 25AKS56; Yes), a connection error flag corresponding to the established error determination condition is set to the on state (step 25AKS57). In step 25AKS57, the same process as step 25AKS17 of the production control main process may be executed.

Following steps 25AKS55 and 25AKS57, display settings are made in response to a connection error (step 25AKS58). Further, light emission settings for error notification are performed (step 25AKS59). Furthermore, serial communication settings corresponding to the connection error are performed (step 25AKS60). Terminate error processing during production control. In steps 25AKS58 and 25AKS59, processes similar to steps 25AKS18 and 25AKS19 of the production control main process may be executed. In step 25AKS60, the same process as when any connection error occurs, including the frame side unconnected error, may be executed in step 25AKS20 of the production control main process.

If it is determined in steps 25AKS53 and 25AKS56 that the error judgment condition corresponding to any of the connection errors including the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, the error judgment condition is not satisfied in the error processing during production control. Various settings corresponding to the time of a connection error may be maintained until it is determined that a connection error has occurred. Alternatively, if it is determined that one of the error determination conditions has been met, after performing various settings according to the connection error, the error is canceled, for example, when a predetermined time period predetermined as the error cancellation wait time has elapsed. When a condition is met, various settings corresponding to the connection error may be canceled. Alternatively, after performing various settings in response to a connection error, the various settings in response to a connection error may be maintained until a reset operation is performed to initialize the control contents by the production control microcomputer 25AK120. good.

FIG. 11-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the production control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol etc. are determined (step 25 AKS101). The final stop symbol is a fixed decorative symbol as a display result of the variable display of decorative symbols, and is a variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on variable display contents, such as display results. The variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 based on the settings by the variation pattern setting process of the special symbol process process. The variable display contents corresponding to the display results of variable patterns and variable displays are "Non-reach (lose)", "Normal reach (lose)", "Super reach (lose)", "Uncertain change (jackpot)", "Probable change (loss)" It is sufficient if it includes "Jackpot)". If the variable display content is one of "non-reach (lose)", "normal reach (lose)", or "super reach (lose)", it is included in the case where the display result of the variable display is "lose". The case where the variable display content is either "non-probable variable (jackpot)" or "probable variable (jackpot)" is included in the case where the display result of the variable display is "jackpot." In addition, when the variable display content is "normal reach (lose)" and when the variable display content is "super reach (lose)", the variable display content is also collectively referred to as "reach (lose)". When the variable display content is "non-probability change (jackpot)" and when the variable display content is "probability variation (jackpot)", the variable display content is collectively referred to as "jackpot".

If the variable display content is "Non-reach (lose)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol will not change to the reach state, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be It becomes a “lose”. If the variable display content is "Reach (Lose)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the "Reach" state, the determined decorative symbol of the Reach Loss combination will be stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display will be "Lose". becomes. When the variable display content is "Reach (Lose)," if the variable display content is "Normal Reach (Lose)," a reach effect based on the "Normal" variation pattern is executed, and the variable display content is "Super Reach (Lose)." In the case of ``Loss'', a reach effect based on the ``Super'' variation pattern is executed. If the variable display content is "non-probable change (jackpot)", the display result of the variable display will be "jackpot", and corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probable change", the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state will be shortened. state. When the variable display content is "probable change (jackpot)", the display result of the variable display becomes "jackpot", and corresponding to the jackpot type "probable change", the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state becomes a definite change state. Become. When the gaming state becomes variable, the probability that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot" increases, and it becomes easier to control the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state. A gaming value advantageous to the player is provided.

After determining the final stop symbol, etc., a suggestive effect is determined (step 25 AKS102). Subsequently, the presence or absence of a connection error is determined (step 25 AKS103). The CPU 25AK131 reads the unconnected flag and the connection error flag, and determines that there is a connection error if any of the flags is on, and determines that there is no connection error if any of the flags is off.

If it is determined that there is no connection error (step 25AKS103; No), a normal production control pattern is determined (step 25AKS104). If it is determined that there is a connection error (Step 25AKS103; Yes), a production control pattern at the time of a connection error is determined (Step 25AKS105). The production control pattern at the time of a connection error includes control data for executing production control at the time of a connection error, which is different from production control at the time of normal operation. Different performance control patterns may be prepared for the performance control pattern at the time of a connection error, depending on the type of connection error that has occurred. For example, the performance control pattern when a board-side movable body connection error occurs is such that control data is set that regulates the motion of the board-side movable body by the board-side motion motor 25AKM1, while Control data that enables the frame-side movable body to operate may be set. On the other hand, the effect control pattern when a frame-side movable body connection error occurs is that control data for regulating the movement of the frame-side movable body by the frame-side motion motor 311 is set, while the board-side motion motor 311 Control data may be set that enables the operation of the panel side movable body by the 25AKM1. The performance control pattern at the time of a connection error may include control data for executing performance control that is partially common to the performance control during normal times.

The production control pattern at the time of a connection error is a control that can execute production control in the case of a connection error, which is different from the production control in normal times, by a driver control program that executes production control corresponding to production using movable objects and LEDs. May contain data. On the other hand, the effect control pattern at the time of a connection error is the same as the effect control in normal times, using a display control program that executes effect control corresponding to the effect using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. It may also include control data that allows execution of production control. Alternatively, the production control pattern at the time of a frame-side disconnection error is different from the normal production control by a driver control program that executes production control corresponding to production using movable objects and LEDs. A display control program that executes a production control corresponding to the production using the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and control data that can perform production control of the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 can be used to create a production that is common to the production control in normal times. The control data may also include control data that allows the control to be executed. On the other hand, the production control pattern in the event of a connection error among panel side movable body connection error, controller connection error, and frame side movable body connection error is determined by the display control program and driver control program. It may include control data that can execute performance control in the event of a connection error, which is different from performance control.

Regardless of the presence or absence of a connection error, a performance control pattern may be determined in accordance with a fluctuation pattern or a suggested performance. In this case, communication commands and communication data according to the control data of the production control pattern are supplied to the serial communication circuit 25AK137. If a connection error has occurred, the serial communication circuit 25AK137 transmits an output stop driver IC address corresponding to the error type to the driver IC, based on the initial setting in step 25AKS20 of the production control main process. Then, the output of the transmitted data can be stopped.

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

Then, settings are made to start changing decorative patterns and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 25AKS107). At this time, by supplying display commands and parameters specified by the display control data included in the determined production control pattern to the VDP25AK140, "left", "middle", etc. provided on the screen of the image display device 5, It is sufficient to start changing the decorative symbols in each of the "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Further, the pending display update setting at the start of variable display is performed (step 25 AKS108). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 25 AKS109), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

The suggestion performance is a performance that suggests that the display result of the variable display will be a "jackpot" at a predetermined rate and the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. The suggestive performance may include a button performance that is executed based on a determination that a performance execution condition is satisfied, such as when a player's action resulting in a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected. The button presentation includes a pre-input presentation and a post-input presentation. The pre-input effect is, for example, by displaying a effect image prepared in advance such as a character image or a message image at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, so that the player can press the push button 31B. It is only necessary to include a prompt notification that prompts the user to input instructions through the action of the user. In addition to displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the promotional notifications that encourage the player's actions include those that output predetermined sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, the board side decoration LED 25AKD1, the frame side decoration LED 25AKD2, etc. A device that causes a light emitting body to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, a device that operates a movable member (movable member for effect) provided on a presentation model provided within or outside the gaming area in a predetermined operation mode, or It may be a combination of some or all of the above.

The execution period of the pre-input performance is an effective detection period in which an instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by a player's action is effectively detected. When a pressing operation of the push button 31B by the player's action is detected within the valid detection period, the execution of the pre-input performance is ended and a predetermined performance operation as the post-input performance is performed. The post-input performance may be a different performance mode depending on the jackpot expectation level, which is the rate at which the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot". The post-input performance is executed when performance execution conditions are satisfied based on, for example, detection of an instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by the player's action, and the display result of the variable display is displayed at a predetermined rate. This is a suggestive performance that suggests that you will hit the jackpot.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a determination mode in which it is determined whether or not a performance execution condition for executing a suggestive performance is satisfied, in which the performance execution condition is determined only when an instruction input by a player's movement is detected. A manual determination mode in which it is determined that this is the case, and an automatic determination mode in which it is possible to automatically determine that the performance execution condition is satisfied even when no instruction input by the player's movement is detected are prepared in advance. The manual determination mode is a determination mode in which automatic determination in the automatic determination mode is not performed. Even in the case of automatic determination mode, it is possible to determine that the performance execution condition is satisfied based on the detection of an instruction input by the player's movement within the valid detection period until automatic determination is performed. You can.

The manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode may be selected based on the detection result of, for example, a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A or a pressing operation of the push button 31B caused by the player's movements. Note that the manual determination mode may be set as the normal determination mode, and the automatic determination mode may be selected when a predetermined automatic determination selection condition is satisfied. The automatic judgment selection condition may be established based on, for example, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution status of the performance, etc., or the history of games and performances executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. It may be possible to establish it based on the following.

The timing for automatically determining whether the performance execution condition is satisfied in the automatic determination mode may be set to any timing included in the valid detection period. Alternatively, in the case of automatic determination mode, it may be automatically determined that the production execution condition is satisfied at the timing when a determination standby period has elapsed after the validity detection period has ended. In the case of automatic determination mode, multiple times included in the valid detection period, such as the timing when a predetermined time such as 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds has passed after the start of the valid detection period, or the timing when the valid detection period ends, etc. The timing for automatically determining whether the performance execution condition is satisfied may be determined at a predetermined ratio from among a plurality of timings, such as timing, timing not included in the valid detection period, or a combination of these timings. Depending on whether the display result of the variable display is a "big hit" or not, the determination ratio of the timing for automatically determining whether the performance execution condition is satisfied may be made to be different.

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

FIGS. 11-19 show various examples of decisions regarding suggestion effects. In step 25AKS102 of the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect depending on whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect may be determined as long as it can be determined using a suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal RAM 25AK132, for example. In the suggestion performance execution decision table, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-reach (lose)", "reach (lose)", or "jackpot", a decision value which is a numerical value that is compared with a random value for determining the execution of the suggestion performance is determined. may be assigned to the decision result of "no execution", which does not execute the suggestion effect, and the decision result of "execution", which executes the suggestion effect. The CPU 25AK131 may determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by referring to the suggestion effect execution determination table based on the random number value for determining the execution of the suggestion effect extracted from a random number circuit, a random counter for effect, or the like.

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

When it is determined that the suggestion performance is to be executed as to whether or not the suggestion performance is to be executed, a pre-input performance pattern and a post-input performance pattern are determined. As for the pre-input performance pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance in correspondence with the performance mode of the pre-input performance included in the suggested performance. As for the post-input performance pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance in correspondence with the performance mode of the post-input performance included in the suggested performance.

FIG. 11-19 (B1) shows an example of the configuration of the post-input performance pattern. The post-input performance pattern is set with post-input performance execution conditions that are performance execution conditions for the post-input performance, and messages that are the content of the performance. For example, in the case of either the post-input performance pattern SPA1 or SPA2, "one button press" becomes the performance execution condition for executing the post-input performance. In the case of the post-input performance pattern SPA3, "pressing the button 10 times in succession" becomes the performance execution condition for executing the post-input performance. In the case of either the post-input performance pattern SPA4 or SPA5, "long press the button" becomes the performance execution condition for executing the post-input performance. In this way, different performance execution conditions may be set according to a plurality of post-input performance patterns. Further, messages with different performance contents are set according to a plurality of post-input performance patterns.

FIG. 11-19 (B2) shows an example of determining the effect pattern after input. The post-input performance pattern may be determined as long as it can be determined using a post-input performance pattern determination table stored in advance in the external ROM 25AK121 or the internal ROM 25AK132, for example. In the post-input performance pattern determination table, the variable display content is a numerical value that is compared with a random value for determining the post-input performance pattern according to "non-reach (lose)," "reach (lose)," or "jackpot." It is sufficient that the determined value is allocated to a plurality of post-input performance patterns. The CPU 25AK131 may determine the post-input performance pattern by referring to the post-input performance pattern determination table based on the random number value for determining the post-input performance pattern extracted from a random number circuit, random counter for performance, or the like. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11-19 (B2), when the post-input performance pattern SPA1 is determined, the display result of the variable display has the lowest percentage of "jackpot", and the post-input performance pattern SPA2, the post-input performance The rate at which the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot" increases in the order of pattern SPA3 and post-input performance pattern SPA4. The post-input performance pattern SPA5 can be determined only when the variable display content is "jackpot". Thereby, when the post-input performance based on the post-input performance pattern SPA5 is executed, the display result of the variable display becomes a "jackpot" and it is confirmed that the game is controlled to a jackpot game state.

FIG. 11-20 shows an example of display according to the pre-input presentation pattern. In this display example, part of the display content that is the notification mode in the promotion notification is made different depending on the pre-input performance patterns SPB1 and SPB2. In either of the pre-input performance patterns SPB1 and SPB2, a button image that is a performance image indicating the push button 31B is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. A meter image is displayed along with the button image, and the display mode of the meter image changes according to the elapsed time, thereby informing the player of the remaining time from the start to the end of the effective detection period so that the player can recognize it. In the case of the pre-input performance pattern SPB1, promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating the message "Press!" together with the button image. In the case of the pre-input performance pattern SPB2, promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a message "in automatic mode" together with a button image.

In the case of executing the suggestion effect, when the judgment mode is the manual judgment mode, the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. In the case where the suggestion effect is executed, if the judgment mode is the automatic judgment mode, it is possible to determine the pre-input effect pattern SPB2. When the determination mode is the automatic determination mode, the pre-input performance pattern SPB2 may always be determined, or the pre-input performance pattern SPB1 or SPB2 may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

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

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

If it is not the ready-to-win presentation period (step 25 AKS126; No), or after performing the ready-to-win presentation control, perform other presentation control during variable display, such as variable display of decorative symbols (step 25 AKS128), and then perform variable display control. Ends the medium performance process.

In the variable display performance processing, if the variable display time has elapsed (step 25AKS121; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 25AKS129). If the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 25 AKS129; No), the variable display performance process is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time has elapsed, if a predetermined time elapses without receiving a symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process will be executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may also do so.

When the symbol confirmation command is received (Step 25AKS129; Yes), control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol including the final stop symbol that will be the display result in the variable display of decorative symbols (Step 25AKS130). Further, a predetermined fixed time is set as a waiting time for receiving the winning start designation command (step 25AKS131). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step 25 AKS132), the variable display effect process is ended.

FIG. 11-22 shows an example of execution of the suggestive effect. In the variable display start setting process of FIG. 11-18, when it is determined in step 25AKS102 to perform the suggestive effect, a post-input effect pattern and a pre-input effect pattern are determined. For example, when the post-input performance pattern SPA3 is determined, the post-input performance execution condition is established by the player's action of pressing the push button 31B 10 times, and the post-input performance that notifies the message of "chance" is executed. It becomes possible. In the case of manual determination mode, the pre-input performance pattern SPB1 is determined. In the automatic determination mode, the pre-input performance pattern SPB2 is determined at a predetermined rate.

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

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (B1), the performance execution condition can be established based on the detection of the player's action of pressing the push button 31B. When the performance execution conditions are met, as shown in Figure 11-22 (C1), a performance image serving as a character image is displayed, and a character image indicating the message "Chance" is displayed as a line, etc. Post-production is executed.

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

In this way, in the case of the automatic judgment mode, as in the case of the manual judgment mode, based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 31B due to the player's movement, the performance after the input is performed based on the establishment of the performance execution condition. By executing this, it can be suggested that the jackpot gaming state will be controlled according to a predetermined ratio. The suggestion performance is a performance that can be executed in response to the push sensor 35B that can detect the player's action of pressing the push button 31B. When the frame side is not connected, for example, in the production control main process of FIG. 11-14, the automatic determination mode is set by performing input settings corresponding to the frame side not being connected at step 25AKS15. Furthermore, by setting the display corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18, it is possible to perform a display performance common to the normal state in which the frame side is not connected. Thereafter, in response to the execution of the variable display, it becomes possible to perform a suggestion effect, and in response to the automatic determination mode, it becomes possible to perform a pre-input effect based on the pre-input effect pattern SPB2. Then, when the automatic input determination timing is reached, it is automatically determined whether the performance execution condition is met, thereby making it possible to perform the post-input performance. Therefore, by setting the automatic judgment mode corresponding to the frame side unconnected state, it is determined that the frame side parts including the frame side IC board 25AKB2 and the board side parts including the production control board 12 are not properly connected. When it is determined that a frame-side disconnection error has occurred, the same effect control as when it is determined that the connection is normal is carried out in response to at least some detection means such as the push sensor 35B. can be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

When such multiple bytes of detection status data are stored in the status data storage area 122A, some of the detection status data, such as the detection status data of the upper byte, can be used to deal with frame-side unconnected errors. It may be determined whether or not an error determination condition is satisfied. For example, in the production control main process of FIGS. 11-14, the detection state data of the upper byte is acquired in step 25AKS12. After that, in step 25AKS13, when all bits in the detection state data of the upper byte are on bit values of "1", the error determination condition may be satisfied. Alternatively, the error determination condition may be satisfied when the first bit B11 to the third bit B13 in the detection state data of the upper byte are simultaneously on-state bit values "1" in step 25AKS13. Alternatively, in step 25AKS13, it is determined whether the error determination condition is satisfied based on the combination of bit values in unused bit data, such as the fourth bit B14 to the eighth bit B18 in the detection status data of the upper byte. You may. Unused bit data is left unconnected on the frame side due to the circuit configuration to which the serial input/output terminal is connected, the connection detection circuit built in or external to the serial communication circuit 25AK137, or the output characteristics of the serial communication circuit 25AK137. It suffices if the bit value can be used to identify whether or not the state is present. In this way, it is determined whether or not the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is satisfied using some bit data of the detected state data stored in the state data storage area 122A. It may be possible.

In the characteristic parts 25AK to 28AK, communication data of the serial communication circuit 25AK137 is used without providing a dedicated terminal for checking the connection state in order to determine whether the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied. A plurality of storage areas in the state data storage area 122A are used to store the detected state data included in the state data storage area 122A. This can reduce the processing load for determining the occurrence of a frame-side unconnected error, and can also prevent the circuit configuration and wiring from becoming complicated due to an increase in the number of terminals.

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When determining whether or not the error determination conditions corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error are satisfied, the error determination conditions are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 11-10 (B1) and (B2). It is sufficient if it is possible to determine whether or not the error determination condition is satisfied based on the bit value of the bit data according to the circuit configuration and specifications of No. 1. For example, when all bits of the detection state data are off state bit values "0", which cannot occur in normal connection state, the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is set. It may be established. When the origin return process is executed to return the board side parts and the frame side parts to the origin position in response to power-on of the pachinko game machine 1, for example, the number of bits of the bit value "1" corresponding to the on state is 0. If the number of bits is less than or equal to a predetermined number of bits, such as 1 bit or 1 bit, an error determination condition corresponding to a frame-side unconnected error may be satisfied. In addition, when the bit value "1" for the on state and the bit value "0" for the off state are stored in a specific combination in a plurality of storage areas in the state data storage area 122A, the error determination condition is not satisfied; The error determination condition may be satisfied when one or both of the bit value "1" in the on state and the bit value "0" in the off state are stored in a non-specific combination different from the specific combination.

If the error determination condition corresponding to the frame-side unconnected error is satisfied, the push button 31B may be used to prevent the executable suggestion effect from being executed. For example, in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 11-18, when determining the suggestive effect in step 25AKS102, it is determined whether the frame side unconnected flag is on. Then, when the frame-side unconnected flag is off, it is determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect at a predetermined rate according to the variable display content. On the other hand, if the frame-side unconnected flag is on, it may be determined not to perform the suggestion effect, and the process may proceed to step 25AKS103.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that does not have an automatic judgment mode setting, if the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, a push by the player's action is performed at a specific timing corresponding to the valid detection period in the suggestion effect. It may be possible to perform effect control corresponding to when the frame side is not connected so that the same detection state data as the pressing operation of the button 31B is set. The specific timing may be, for example, the timing at which the effective detection period in the suggestion effect ends, or may be any timing within or outside the effective detection period.

The board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 may be connected to the performance control board 12 via a performance relay board. In this case, the effect control board 12 and the effect relay board can be physically and electrically connected using one cable, and the communication data transmitted from the effect control board 12 by serial signal method is transmitted to the effect relay board. Then, the signal may be transmitted to the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 in a branched manner. It may be determined whether the communication data transmitted from the production control board 12 to the production relay board is transmitted to either the board side IC board 25AKB1 or the frame side IC board 25AKB2, depending on the driver IC address. Alternatively, the communication data transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the effect relay board may be transmitted to both the board side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2, regardless of the driver IC address. Even in this case, each driver IC in the panel side IC board 25AKB1 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 should be able to read the address specified by the communication data and obtain data that matches the decoded address.

It may be possible to perform different effect controls depending on whether the frame side is in an unconnected state or the board side is in an unconnected state. For example, in the above embodiment, in the case of a panel side movable body connection error, it is determined that the panel side is not connected. If the panel side is not connected, by setting addresses "07" to "09" as the output stop driver IC address, the panel side will stop driving by the driver IC mounted on the panel side IC board 25AKB1. Control to stop state. On the other hand, when the frame side is not connected, by setting addresses "01" to "06" as the output stop driver IC address, the drive by the driver IC mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is stopped. Control the frame side to be stopped. When the board side is in a stopped state, the drive by the driver IC mounted on the frame side IC board 25AKB2 is not stopped, and performances using electric parts provided on the gaming machine frame 3 are controlled to be executable. When the frame side is in the stopped state, the drive by the driver IC mounted on the board side IC board 25AKB1 is not stopped, and performances using electric parts provided on the game board 2 are controlled to be executable. As a result, for example, the production control board 12 and the board-side IC board 25AKB1 are connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the production control board 12 and the frame-side IC board 25AKB2 are provided on the game board 2 without being connected by the cable 25AKA2. It is possible to check whether performances using electrical components are executed appropriately. Further, for example, the effect control board 12 and the board side IC board 25AKB1 are not connected by the cable 25AKA1, while the effect control board 12 and the frame side IC board 25AKB2 are connected by the cable 25AKA2, and are provided in the gaming machine frame 3. It is possible to check whether the effects using the electric parts that have been installed are properly executed.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the performance control main process is executed to determine whether or not the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side disconnection error is satisfied, while the performance control error The frame side disconnection error or the like may be determined only when the power is turned on without executing the process. In the production control main processing, it is not determined whether the error judgment condition corresponding to the frame side unconnected error is satisfied, but the error processing during production control is executed, and the detection state confirmation condition is satisfied due to production control. When this occurs, it may be possible to determine a frame-side unconnected error or the like.

In addition, in the above embodiments, when a matter that is a subordinate concept is described, an invention of a generic concept using cognate matters or similar matters, or an invention of a generic concept using common properties, It may be included as the present invention and may include some of the structures and characteristics described in the above embodiments so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 25AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising a plurality of detection means provided on a first member, a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member, and a control signal from the control means. a driving means capable of driving an electrical component based on a plurality of detection means, and a storage means capable of storing first information or second information in a plurality of storage areas, the storage means being able to drive an electric component based on the state detected by the plurality of detection means. When state information related to the detection means is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores the first information or the second information in each of the plurality of storage areas. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. If the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are connected normally, and it can be determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally. In this case, it is possible to control to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped, and it is possible to perform the same display control as when state information related to the detected state of the origin position state is input. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be the game board 2, for example. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, the frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, etc. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The status information may be, for example, detection status data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". A case where it can be determined that the connection is not normal may be, for example, when the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is satisfied in step 25AKS13. A case where it can be determined that the connection is normal may be, for example, a case where the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the output stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address may be set in step 25AKS20. If common display control can be executed, for example, the display setting corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18 may be used.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 26AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising a plurality of detection means provided on a first member, a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member, and a control signal from the control means. a driving means capable of driving an electrical component based on a plurality of detection means, and a storage means capable of storing first information or second information in a plurality of storage areas, the storage means being able to drive an electric component based on the state detected by the plurality of detection means. When state information related to the detection means is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores the first information or the second information in each of the plurality of storage areas. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. If the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are connected normally, and it can be determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally. When the first member and the second member are determined to be connected normally, it is possible to control to a stopped state in which the driving by the driving means is stopped, and it is possible to perform light emission control that is different from that when it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected. . Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be the game board 2, for example. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, the frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, etc. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The status information may be, for example, detection status data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". A case where it can be determined that the connection is not normal may be, for example, when the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is satisfied in step 25AKS13. A case where it can be determined that the connection is normal may be, for example, a case where the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the output stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address may be set in step 25AKS20. If the light emission control can be executed, for example, the light emission of the notification LED 25AKW1 in step 25AKS19 may be controlled.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 27AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising a plurality of detection means provided on a first member, a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member, and a control signal from the control means. a driving means capable of driving an electrical component based on a plurality of detection means, and a storage means capable of storing first information or second information in a plurality of storage areas, the storage means being able to drive an electric component based on the state detected by the plurality of detection means. When state information related to the detection means is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores the first information or the second information in each of the plurality of storage areas. When the first information is stored in all of the storage areas, it can be determined that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally, and the first information and the first information are stored in a specific combination in the plurality of storage areas. If the second information is stored, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are connected normally, and it can be determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally. When the first member and the second member are determined to be connected normally, control is possible to a stopped state in which the drive by the drive means is stopped, and at least part of the same effect control as in the case where it is determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected is performed. It can be executed in accordance with the following detection means. Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be the game board 2, for example. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, the frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, etc. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The status information may be, for example, detection status data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". A case where it can be determined that the connection is not normal may be, for example, when the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is satisfied in step 25AKS13. A case where it can be determined that the connection is normal may be, for example, a case where the error determination condition in which all bits are in the on state is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the output stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address may be set in step 25AKS20. If the common effect control can be executed, for example, it may be the case of input setting when the frame side is not connected by step 25AKS15.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Problem solving means and effects of characteristic part 28AK)
A gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising a plurality of detection means provided on a first member, a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member, and a control signal from the control means. a driving means capable of driving an electrical component based on a plurality of detection means, and a storage means capable of storing first information or second information in a plurality of storage areas, the storage means being able to drive an electric component based on the state detected by the plurality of detection means. When state information related to the detection means is input, the first information or the second information is stored in each of the plurality of storage areas according to the state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means, and the control means stores the first information or the second information in each of the plurality of storage areas. When the first information and the second information are stored in the first combination in the storage area, it is possible to determine that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally, and When the first information and the second information are stored in a second combination different from the first combination, it can be determined that the first member and the second member are normally connected, and the first member When it is determined that the and the second member are not connected normally, the drive by the drive means can be controlled to a stopped state in which the drive is stopped, and state information related to the detected state of the origin position state is input. It is possible to perform common display control with Here, the gaming machine may be, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first member may be, for example, the gaming machine frame 3. The second member may be the game board 2, for example. The plurality of detection means may be, for example, the push sensor 35B, the controller origin detection switch 25AKC3, the controller tilt detection switch 25AKC4, the frame side movable body origin detection switch 25AKC5, the frame side movable body open detection switch 25AKC6, etc. The control means may be, for example, the effect control microcomputer 25AK120 of the effect control board 12. The driving means may be, for example, the vibration motor 312. The storage means may be, for example, the state data storage area 25AK122A of the external RAM 25AK122. The status information may be, for example, detection status data. The first information may be, for example, a bit value of "1". The second information may be, for example, a bit value of "0". A case where it can be determined that the connection is not normal may be, for example, when an error determination condition in which bits B4 to B7 are simultaneously on is satisfied in step 25AKS13. The case where it can be determined that the connection is normal may be, for example, when the error determination condition that bits B4 to B7 are simultaneously in the on state is not satisfied in step 25AKS13. If the output stop state can be controlled, for example, the output stop driver IC address may be set in step 25AKS20. If common display control can be executed, for example, the display setting corresponding to the origin in step 25AKS18 may be used.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

(Other problem-solving means and effects)
The first information that can be stored in a plurality of storage areas may indicate a detection state in which a detection target is detected by the corresponding detection means. Here, the detection state may be, for example, an on state.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

The driving means may stop outputting a signal for driving the electrical component when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not properly connected. Here, the signal output may be stopped if, for example, the output stop driver IC address is set in step 25AKS20.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

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

The control means includes a sound output means provided on the first member, and the control means is configured to output sound such that the sound output by the sound output means is stopped when it is determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally. It may be possible to select whether or not to control to a stopped state. Here, the sound output means may be, for example, the speakers 8L and 8R. In cases where it is possible to select whether or not to control the sound output stop state, it is only necessary that the selection is made possible by hardware such as a production amount changeover switch, or the selection is made possible by inspection software.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

The control means is capable of determining whether or not the first member and the second member are normally connected each time the determination condition is satisfied, and when the determination condition is satisfied, the control means is capable of determining whether or not the first member and the second member are normally connected. It may be possible to determine that the first member and the second member are normally connected when the first information is not stored in the first member. Here, the determination condition may be, for example, the detection state confirmation condition in step 25AKS51.
This makes it possible to appropriately control the gaming machine.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a display means;
A light emitting means;
a plurality of detection means provided on the first member;
a control means provided on a second member connectable to the first member;
a drive means capable of driving the electrical component based on a control signal from the control means;
a storage means capable of storing the first information or the second information in a plurality of storage areas;
The storage means stores a first storage area in each of the plurality of storage areas according to state information corresponding to each of the plurality of detection means when state information related to detection states by the plurality of detection means is input. information or second information is stored;
The control means includes:
When the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a first combination, it is possible to determine that at least the first member and the second member are not connected normally;
When the first information and the second information are stored in the plurality of storage areas in a second combination different from the first combination, the first member and the second member are normally connected. It can be determined that
When it is determined that the first member and the second member are not connected normally,
controllable to a stopped state in which driving by the driving means is stopped;
When state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is inputted, common display control can be performed on the display means, while state information related to the detection state of the origin position state is inputted. A light emission control different from the light emission control for the light emission means can be performed on the light emission means,
It is possible to determine whether the first member and the second member are normally connected each time a determination condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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